On a cold wet morning in Dunganny Trim delivered a stirring performance to take down a powerful St Pat’s first team to keep their Intermediate status winning 2-12 to 0-16 in a hard-fought, rain-lashed contest that showcased composure and one moment of magic from Alan Costello that secured the win.
From the outset, this was never going to be pretty after their last meeting supporters knew they were in for a good match. Torrential rain turned the pitch into a battlefield, with every ball hard-earned and every score a test of will. Both teams matched each other point for point in a tense opening half, with neither side able to gain a real foothold. But Trim’s work rate and intensity shone through with an early goal from Conor giving them a small breathing space at the half time whistle.
The turning point came late in the second half, and it arrived in spectacular style. A hanging ball was delivered into the square - and with the St Pat’s defence scrambling, Alan Costello rose highest to flick the sliotar just beyond the reach of the keeper and into the net. It was a poacher’s goal, instinctive and decisive, and it ignited the Trim sideline and players to keep this hunger alive.
That goal shifted momentum firmly in Trim’s favour. With confidence growing and the rain still falling, the forwards added a flurry of crucial points to stretch the lead ensuring Trim stayed that vital step ahead.
But St Pat’s weren’t done. The visitors mounted wave after wave of pressure in the closing stages, forcing Trim deep into their own half. It was here that Darragh Kennedy stood tall, producing a defensive masterclass in the dying minutes, bravely winning ball after ball to keep the Pat’s attack at bay.
As the final whistle sounded, Trim’s players embraced like men who had given everything and they had. Against a strong St Pat’s outfit, in brutal conditions, this was a win earned through sheer grit and unity.
Well done to manager Alan Ennis and player managers, Paddy Kennedy and Darragh Kennedy on their work with this young team. It wasn’t an easy campaign and even with the odds stacked against them they turned up for every game and gave it everything and it’s a testament to the hard work of the managers and this small group of players that we retain our Intermediate status.
Panel Andy O’Brien, Paddy Kennedy, Georóid O’Donnell, Colm McGrath, Darragh Kennedy, Cathal O’Reilly, Cormac Doyle, Conor McKeown, Alex Fox, Darragh McLoughlin, Adam Donoghue, Daniel Fox, Alan Costello, Josh Ayton, Ian Byrne, Stephen Doyle, Eamonn Yeates, Pa Ryan, Cian Walsh
From the outset, this was never going to be pretty after their last meeting supporters knew they were in for a good match. Torrential rain turned the pitch into a battlefield, with every ball hard-earned and every score a test of will. Both teams matched each other point for point in a tense opening half, with neither side able to gain a real foothold. But Trim’s work rate and intensity shone through with an early goal from Conor giving them a small breathing space at the half time whistle.
The turning point came late in the second half, and it arrived in spectacular style. A hanging ball was delivered into the square - and with the St Pat’s defence scrambling, Alan Costello rose highest to flick the sliotar just beyond the reach of the keeper and into the net. It was a poacher’s goal, instinctive and decisive, and it ignited the Trim sideline and players to keep this hunger alive.
That goal shifted momentum firmly in Trim’s favour. With confidence growing and the rain still falling, the forwards added a flurry of crucial points to stretch the lead ensuring Trim stayed that vital step ahead.
But St Pat’s weren’t done. The visitors mounted wave after wave of pressure in the closing stages, forcing Trim deep into their own half. It was here that Darragh Kennedy stood tall, producing a defensive masterclass in the dying minutes, bravely winning ball after ball to keep the Pat’s attack at bay.
As the final whistle sounded, Trim’s players embraced like men who had given everything and they had. Against a strong St Pat’s outfit, in brutal conditions, this was a win earned through sheer grit and unity.
Well done to manager Alan Ennis and player managers, Paddy Kennedy and Darragh Kennedy on their work with this young team. It wasn’t an easy campaign and even with the odds stacked against them they turned up for every game and gave it everything and it’s a testament to the hard work of the managers and this small group of players that we retain our Intermediate status.
Panel Andy O’Brien, Paddy Kennedy, Georóid O’Donnell, Colm McGrath, Darragh Kennedy, Cathal O’Reilly, Cormac Doyle, Conor McKeown, Alex Fox, Darragh McLoughlin, Adam Donoghue, Daniel Fox, Alan Costello, Josh Ayton, Ian Byrne, Stephen Doyle, Eamonn Yeates, Pa Ryan, Cian Walsh
