Seniors v Shrule-Glencorrib – Match Report
Davitts senior team eased their relegation worries with two more valuable league points away to Shrule-Glencorrib on Sunday in a game played in atrocious conditions. Davitts were quickly into their stride and with Michael Conroy in majestic form at centre half forward, had raced into a 2-8 to 0-3 lead by halftime. The goalscorers were the evergreen Dave McDonagh and energetic midfielder Paul Carey.
Davitts relaxed somewhat in the second half but they were never in any danger of losing and a third goal, scored by McDonagh after superb work by Conroy and James Cummins put paid to the homesider’s challenge.
Manager Pete Warren was able to introduce five subs (3 debutants) as Davitts ran out the easy 3-12 to 0-10 winners. Davitts opponents in their final league game will be Mayo and Connaught Intermediate champions, Charlestown.
Outstanding for Davitts in this game were Tommy Nolan, James Cummins, Kevin Gallagher, Paul Carey, Colm Boyle, David McDonagh and man of the match Michael Conroy.
Davitts team: Mark Diskin, Colm Roche, Tommy Nolan, Kevin Gallagher, Michael Ronayne, Alan Roche, James Cummins, Ronan McNamara (0-1), Paul Carey (1-1), Colm Boyle (0-1), Michael Conroy (0-6), Liam Kearns, Aidan McTigue (0-2), David McDonagh (2-0), Thomas Waldron (0-1). Subs used: Martin Cosgrove, Donal Ronayne, Liam Noone, David Mitchell, Cathal Higgins.
