St Evin Gaels 2-7, Castledermot 1-6: A tremendous second half performance from the lads ensured a memorable MFL title for the town. The game started with Kevin Dunne and John Hyland winning vital possession around midfield but scorable chances went abegging.

Castledermot, on the other hand, broke down the field to score twice against the run of play before John Hyland went off injured. While Johnny’s departure had an unsettling effect on the team, nevertheless points from Brian White, two from Paul Kelly and one from Kevin Dunne helped to keep us in the hunt, with Castledermot having added two more of their own. At half time, the teams were level on four each. Playing into the breeze in the second half, the lads showed tremendous resolve and all six defenders were topclass.

The telling score arrived when a great series of passes opened up the opportunity for Kevin Fitzpatrick to crack a piledriver to the net. The Gaels then had a purple patch with Brian While and Jason Dunne adding points and Wayne Carter pouncing for an opportunist goal. Castledermot rallied hitting two points and a consolation goal on the stroke of time.

A tremendous day for the team, mentors, supporters and both clubs. Team/Panel: D Fogarty, C Havens, K Christie, G Kelly, P Cullen, D Howard, E Stapleton, K Dunne (capt), J Hyland, B White, P Kelly, W Carter, K Fahey, K Fitzpatrick, C Kemmy, S Kennedy, J Dunne, G Synott, J Scully, S Luttrell, S Crabbe, A Mullarkey.