Father Murphys Triumph: Keltic League 2 Final Victory

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Father Murphys 4-10 vs 1-12 St Gabriels

The Father Murphys secured their first piece of silverware for 2025 on Thursday night overcoming St Gabriels in the Keltic Management League 2 Final. Despite the 30c weather the game was played at a high intensity throughout with the Murphys finishing strong to see off a tough test from the men from St Gabriels.

The Murphys started strong with a great individual score from Eirean Quilkin which was followed up by a goal finished calmy to the net by full forward Ryan Meyler. Gabriels recovered well though and got the next 3 scores to bring the margin back to one. Both team then traded frees with Meyler converting them for the Murphys to keep them in the lead, this lead was then extended through a goal by captain Tom Foley to put the Murphys 4 ahead. By the half time whistle the lead was reduced to 2, 2-5 to 0-09.

The second half was dominated by the defences with the Murphys lead by Darragh O’Connor, Mark Gethings and Seamus Mcmahon keeping the Gabriels scoreless for most of the half. The Murphys then added a third goal through half time sub Colin Maher when a Ryan Meyler shot was saved but it fell to Maher who finished to the net from close range. Gabriels however fought back and got a goal with 10 minutes left to bring them back 5 points. However the Murphys responded quickly, a great turnover from Darren Howlin followed by a long hand pass feed Gavin Watchhorn who was fouled inside the square leading to a penalty. It was Meyler again to finish to the net from the 21 with a low shot to his right. This was enough to see the lads over the line and win by 4-10 to 1-12.

This is the Murphys fifth trophy in over a year, following on from the historic 2024 campaign. To celebrate the club is holding a medal night on July 18th, all support is greatly appreciated.

Starting Team
1 Chris Weller
2 Alan Griffith
3 Mark Gethings
4 Seamus McMahon
5 Matt Murphy
6 John Kehoe
7 Paul Ryan
8 Conor McAreavey
9 Matt Murphy
10 Tom Foley
11 Jack Cahalane
12 Eoin O’Leary
13 Sean Howlin
14 Ryan Meyler
15 Eirean Quilkin

Subs

Aaron O’Gara for Matt Murphy

Colin Maher for Sean Howlin

Darren Howlin for Jack Cahalane

Gavin Watchhorn for Eirean Quilkin

Barnaby Hartley
David O Flynn
Dan Maloney
Mikey O Donoghue
Danny McCarthy
Conor Moynihan