The Under 16 Hurling League got underway on Friday last with a number of games down for decision. In Section A, last years Championship winners Ballycran continued their winning ways with a well merited victory away to neighbours Portaferry. In the ‘mainland’ sections, Bredagh also carried on when they left off last season against visiting Kilclief. Despite goals from Kilclief’s Dean Fitzsimons and Chris Hogan, it was the Belfast side who finished victorious.

Bredagh’s neighbours, Carryduff suffered disappointment when Castlewellan were unable to travel for what would have been Carryduff’s first game at this level. There were no postponements in South Down however as Shamrocks travelled to Hilltown to overcome Clonduff by 4 points. This match was notable for the scoring exploits of Paul Sheehan who hit 1-4 for Shamrocks while Clonduff’s Calum O Hare scored all of his sides 1-2 total. In the other Section C match Ballela had a comfortable win over neighbours Ballyvarley.

The Under 16 league continues next Friday with the pick of the games being the match between unbeaten Ballela and Shamrocks. Liatroim and Warrenpoint both play their first matches against Bredagh and Ballyvarley respectively while Carryduff will have a tough debut fixture at Kilclief. In the Ards, Ballygalget will be trying to lower Ballycran’s colours.

The Under 14 leagues also commence on Monday 11 April while the Under 12s continue on Saturday.