Father Murphys vs Cú Chullainns 14th May 2026

A player in a purple and yellow hurling jersey swings a hurling stick to hit a ball on a grassy field, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

A hurling match in progress on a grassy field, with players wearing helmets and jerseys, and trees in the background.

Father Murphy’s continued their winning start to the 2026 season with an impressive performance against Cú Chullainns in the Ronan Cup semi-final in Scrubs on Thursday night.

The Murphys started brightly and got on the scoresheet early through Ryan Meyler and Eoin O’Leary. That fast start set the tone for the evening as they built a commanding early lead and never looked back. Full forward Meyler led the scoring with three first-half goals. The first was a long-range effort that found its way all the way to the net, while the second was a delightful lob over the advancing goalkeeper.

At the back, debutant Ronan Keane and club stalwart Aaron Roche were in fine form, both heavily involved in launching attacks and creating scores at the other end. The first half was played at a high tempo, with the Murphys moving the ball well through midfield before finishing clinically in front of goal. Midfielder Matt Murphy, along with wing forwards Michael Burke and Jack Carroll, also added their names to the scoresheet. By half-time, the Murphys had built a commanding 3-16 to 0-3 lead.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with defenders Aaron Coughlan and Brogan Campbell keeping Cú Chullainns at bay while also helping to create a number of well-worked team scores. Half-time substitutes Colin Maher, Aaron O’Gara and debutant Brendan Hassan all made an instant impact with finely taken points.

Midfielder Tom Foley’s hard work throughout the game was rewarded with five minutes remaining when excellent teamwork involving Daniel Greene and Eoin O’Leary led to Foley finishing smartly to the net.

The Murphys now advance to the Ronan Cup Final, where they will face Fulham Irish. The game is set for Wednesday, 20th May, in McGovern Park, Ruislip, and all support for Sean, Tony, Darren and the players would be greatly appreciated.