Louth GAA Division 1 roundup: Jocks continue unbeaten run against St Pats

Division 1A

Naomh Mairtin 0-14

St Patrick’s GFC 1-7

Nh Mairtin once again illustrated their strength in depth when they recorded a 0-14 to 1-7 win over St Patricks in Monasterboice on Tuesday night.

Val Leddy, Stephen Campbell, Ben Callanan and Tom Gray all pointed in injury-time to see the Jocks complete a fine second half display to claim victory.

The visitors got off to a flying start and a goal from Leonard Grey while points from Cathal Grogan, Jack Murphy and Tadhg O’Connor saw them lead by 1-6 to 0-5 at the break.

The Mairtins raised their game in the second half to ensure they maintained their unbeaten run on a night when Tom Gray finished with five points, while Dara McDonnell and Darragh Dorian were also on target. The Pats managed just one point in the second half through Leonard Grey.

Geraldines 1-13

St Mochtas 2-11

St Mochtas consolidated their position in second place ahead of the final series of games thanks to a 2-11 to 1-13 win over Geraldines in Haggardstown.

In what was a very close contest throughout, the Mochtas came out on top by the minimum thanks to a late point from Sean Flynn.

The first half proved to be a lively affair and it was the visitors who just about shaded it with goals from Craig Lennon and Jamie Farrell giving them a 2-6 to 1-8 lead at the break. Michael Rogers found the net for the Gers.

The second half saw the teams add five points to their tallies as the Mochtas held out for the win on a night when Declan Byrne, Gerry Garland and Cormac Smyth also contributed points. Tom Cunniffe, John McCrohan, Conall Hoey and Beanón Corrigan were among the scorers for the Geraldines.

Mattock Rangers 3-14

Ardee St. Mary’s G.F.C. 3-14

A controversial ending in Collon saw the hosts Mattock Rangers comeback and rescue a draw against neighbours Ardee St. Mary's.

The high-scoring encounter provided plenty of entertainment as the sides ended level at 3-14 apiece.

The visitors were nine points to the good at one stage with county man Daire McConnon on song in the early stages. 

Ardee's Tiernan Corrigan and Ryan Rooney both found the net in the second half but spirited Mattock roared back into it. Cathal Fleming ignited the revival and a Liam Flynn brace sealed the share of the spoils.

Division 1B

Dreadnots 2-13

St Fechins GAA 1-14

Dreadnots will go into the final round of games on top of the Division 1B table following this 2-13 to 1-14 win over St Fechins in Clogherhead.

The first half saw both sides score seven points but it was a goal from Paraic Smith that proved the difference as the hosts went in at the break with their noses in front.

The second period followed a similar pattern as both sides had chances to win as a Fechins goal kept them in contention. However, it was the Clogher men who edged the encounter when a long centre from Peter Kirwan saw Carl Monaghan’s presence help force the ball over the line for the decisive goal. 

Darragh Shevlin, Conor Shevlin, James Califf and Anthony Williams were on target for the winners, while.

Newtown Blues 0-12

Sean O’Mahonys 0-9

Newtown Blues continued their revival with a 0-12 to 0-9 win over Sean O’Mahonys at Newfoundwell.

The result sees the Drogheda men leapfrog the O’Mahonys into second place in the table behind Dreadnots.

It was tight throughout the first half before the Blues surged clear in the second period and they held on for the win despite a late O’Mahonys revival.

Robert Carr led the way for the Blues with eight points, while Jamie Kelly (3) and Declan McNamara chipped in with the remaining scores.

Thomas Rice kicked five points for the Seans, while Conor Martin, Kyle Carroll, Ben McLaughlin and Vinny Smith also added scores.