Piltown defeat Slieverue in emotional junior hurling league encounter

Played in beautiful sunshine in Carrigeen, Piltown recorded a comprehensive victory over Slieverue in round 4 of the JJ Kavanagh Junior Hurling Championship.

From the opening whistle, the game developed into an early shootout between the two free-takers, with Slieverue captain Eoin Kenny opening the scoring inside the first minute.

Piltown responded through Ronan Ryan.Kenny continued to keep Slieverue in touch with a number of frees, but Piltown’s attack began to cause serious problems for the Slieverue defence.

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Cian Kinsella and Kevin Walsh added scores before Piltown struck for the game’s first goal in the 9th minute, with Cian Kinsella finding the net.

Further points from DJ Knox and Ronan Ryan saw Piltown build a healthy advantage.The pressure continued to mount, and Piltown struck for their second goal in the 23rd minute.

Billy O’Callaghan rounded his man before calmly finishing to the net, giving Piltown complete control of the contest. By half-time, Piltown had built an impressive 3-15 to 0-10 lead.

William Halpin opened the Slieverue scoring in the second half, while Eoin Kenny added two frees, but Piltown continued to punish the Slieverue defence.

Ronan Ryan added further scores, with Andrew Phelan also getting on the scoresheet as Piltown maintained their commanding advantage.

The fourth Piltown goal effectively put the result beyond doubt, with Piltown continuing to find scores right through to the final whistle.

Andrew Phelan, Cian Kinsella, DJ Knox and Niall O’Brien all contributed in the closing stages as Piltown comfortably saw out the game.

At the final whistle, Piltown had recorded a 4-22 to 0-18 victory.

NB- Piltown GAA Club woke on Sunday morning to the heartbreaking news of the overnight passing of past Chairperson and President, Ned Walsh. Ned was one of Piltown GAA Club and Kilkenny GAA’s greatest followers and supporters. He dedicated so much of his life to the club, the community, and the Iverk Show. At the wishes of the Walsh family, the Junior Hurling Championship match Piltown v Slieverue went ahead on Sunday afternoon. Before the ball was thrown in, both Piltown and Slieverue paid a very respectful tribute to Ned with a minute’s silence, followed by a round of applause. Ned's grandson, Sam, togged out with his Piltown teammates, and stood a proud man. Ned would have wanted nothing else, well done Sam.