Castlewellan had to battle
13 August 2007

The meeting of Castlewellan and An Riocht in the Down SFC at rain lashed Newcastle on Saturday evening 11th August proved a very exciting affair with the Castlewellan side coming through for a quarter-final place on a scoreline of 1-15 to 1-10.

The winners dominated the opening half with Greogory McCartan and his midfield partner Fintan McGreevy being in top form, and the town side were well in command at the break leading by 1-10 to 0-3, with Finbarr Rice scoring Castlewellans goal, while McCartan fired over two points. An Riocht staged a great second-half rally but they gave themselves too much to do. Aidan Flanagan's goal gave An Riocht hope.

John Clarke scored two points after half-time and with Paddy Cole also notched three points, as Castlewellan's lead dwindled. But with Fintan McGreevy finishing with three points and Cathal Crilly contributing four scores, Castlewellan held on to win.

Castlewellan scorers were – F. Rice 1-1. C. Crilly 0-4, F. McGreevy 0-5, A. Burns 0-2, G. McCartan 0-2, D. O’Grady 0-1.

An Riocht scorers were – N. Doran 0-5, A. Flanagan 1-0, P. Cole 0-3, J. Clarke 0-2.

Photos from Game