HURLING - The intermediate hurlers came within a last minute goal of advancing to the quarter-finals of the Intermediate Hurling Championship as John Lockes struck with the final action of the game to secure a share of the spoils after an exciting game in St. John’s Park. Conahy, while undoubtedly disappointed in allowing the Callan men to snatch the draw from under their noses, will also draw great heart from a fine second half performance after struggling for the majority of the first. The Callan men were well on top in the opening exchanges, and were full value for their 0-9 to 0-4 lead at half-time. Indeed, the lead could have been more had a goal bound effort from John Lockes not hit the crossbar and was cleared. Conahy were a transformed team in the second half and quickly ate into the John Lockes lead. They scored some well taken points from play and the defence was far more assured. When a Paddy Mullan point gave Conahy a 0-15 to 0-12 lead, it seemed that victory was heading their way. However, in the fourth minute of injury time, a goal bound shot riocheted off a Callan forward back into the Conahy net to break local heart. The replay is due to take place this coming weekend in what will be another intriguing clash. TEAM: Andy O’Keeffe, Donal Brennan, Denis Kelly, Seamus Óg Brennan, Gary Kavanagh, Paul Buggy, Damien Webster, Michael Bergin, Gavin Nolan, Barry Murphy, Declan Buggy, John Wallace, Shane Brennan, Michéal Lawler, Peter Vickery.Sub.: Paddy Mullan.
