Kilkenny Galway Cup 2024

 Kilkenny Galway Cup 2024

 

2012 Boys

 

Tuesday

 

Kilkenny 5

 

Roscommon 3

 

What a start to the tournament for the southeast side as they beat their Connacht opponents in an eight-goal thriller.

 

From the outset of this tournament Kilkenny looked like they could score at will this was clearly the case. The first player to rattle the net was Tommy Moloney before Tom Hoyne and Terry Renwick added to the tally in between goals from the Roscommon side.  This very open game was a sight to behold and so was the Kilkenny performance as Enoch Komakech opened his account for the tournament and gain three points for his side.

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

Athlone Town 1

 

Kilkenny League 7

 

In their second game of the competition the black and amber did light work of their midland’s opponents firing in seven goals.

 

After a great first performance this young Kilkenny side managed to net seven goals in this game with Enoch Komakech doubling his tally for the tournament. His strike patent Conal Kelly then got in on the act adding two his tally.

The last three goals came from Renwick before Max O’ Neill and

Jonathan O. Akaehomen added a seventh goal for this free scoring side.

Thursday

 

Aisling Annacotty 0

 

Kilkenny League 5

 

This was one of the most dominant performances of Thursday in Galway as Kilkenny produced some fine attacking football to beat out comfortable five goal winners.

 

The side from the southeast burst out of the blocks early, piling pressure on the Limerick goal at every opportunity. After a couple of early efforts on goal Conal Kelly eventually opened the scoring twelve minutes into the match. As half time got closer, they managed to double their tally with Tommy Moloney and Enoch Komakech putting three between the sides at half time.

The second half was much the same for Kilkenny as they emptied the bench during the second half. One of their subs, Charlie Carter, made an immediate impact, firing in two goals inside the last ten minutes for his side.

 

Friday

 

Kilkenny 3

 

Finn Harps 0

 

From start to finish Kilkenny managed to pressure the Donegal opposition high this eventually paid off with three well taken goals.

 

On Friday afternoon Kilkenny produced a high-pressure game against their Donegal opponents. This high press worked from the kickoff as they created a couple of half chances before they eventually broke through when Conal Kelly found the back of the net. The opposition battled back into the game and managed to break through a couple of times before half time, but Kilkenny stood strong as they kept the lead up until half time.

From the restart the southeast side kept on the pressure looking for that elusive second goal which they eventually managed to get with fifteen minutes to go when striker Enoch Komakech unleashed a strike into the net. The game looked over as a contest when James Tierney’s controlled effort from a cross found its way into the back of the net.

 

 

Saturday

Cup Final

 

Kilkenny 5

 

Roscommon 1

 

In a repeat of their first game of the tournament Kilkenny managed to win the cup with a four-goal victory with two goals coming from both strikers.

 

From the outset of this tie Kilkenny looked well in control and found the net with their first chance of the game when Enoch Komakeach expertly finished into the net. Chances were flowing for the black and amber as they had a free well saved before another effort flew over the bar. Just before halftime Enoch produced two more moments of magic as he assisted Conal Kelly twice to give his side a three-goal lead at the break.

After the interval it was much the same as Enoch broke away from in the opening play to double his tally for the day.  The eventual cup winners netted for a fifth time after Komakech hat trick effort was denied but eventually turned in by Tommy Moloney. The opposition did narrow the gap with a penalty with four minutes to go.

 

After the final whistle we get the thoughts of victorious manager Keith Renwick who explains how “ the team have produced some very good performances during the week and have finally clicked together just at the right time to win the competition.”

 

He believes that “ everything had fallen into place at the right and this side have produced some fantastic football during the competition and have clearly learned from their experience in Galway.”

 

 

 

 

 

Squad:

1     SHAY MASSEY

2     TOMMY MOLONEY

3     BILLY MOLONEY

4     TOM HOYNE

5     MAX O NEILL

6     FRANKIE CARROLL

7     OLLIE MAHER

8     TERRY RENWICK

9     ENOCH KOMAKECH

10    CHARLIE CARTER

11    DARAGH O'CALLAGHAN

12    CONAL KELLY

13    BEN LEASON

14    CONOR CAMPION

15    TOM CAHILL

16    JONATHAN O. AKAEHOMEN

17    RORY PHELAN

18    RICHIE ROWE

19    JAMES TIERNEY

20    TAYLOR MAHONEY

 

 

Management team

 

Keith Renwick

Jamie Murray

Enda Carroll

Michael Maher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Elite

 

Wicklow 2

 

Kilkenny League 5

 

Kilkenny got the better of this southeast derby by the odd goal in seven to open up their account in the Galway Cup Tuesday afternoon.

 

What an amazing performance from this young Kilkenny side as they produced some great goals from the start of the competition. Their first goal was netted early in the contest when Michael Beagen broke through to give his side an early lead. Once they had led it was never relinquished as they netted two more goals before the interval with Michael Ormond and Aedan Sumner opening their accounts for the tournament.

After the break it was much the same as the Kilkenny side created and broke through with Sam Antonessa and Sumner doubling his tally early in the tournament. The Wicklow opposition netted two late goals through Rian Ward and Will Carey just before halftime.

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

Kilkenny League 2

 

Ballinamallard 1

 

The side from the southeast got the better of a highly fancied northern side on Wednesday evening.

Both sides in this time had produced some great football and they kept up with some great attacking play.  It was the southeast side who eventually took the lead when Dara Kavanagh smashed an effort into the back of the net.

After they took the early lead, the opposition battled back control and leveled the tie with a Roger Allen effort before half time.

Once the game restarted it was Kilkenny who took control of the tie again, the tie ended as a contest when Aedan Sumner rattled the back of the net.

 

Thursday

 

Limerick County Whites 0

 

Kilkenny League 5

It was a five-star performance on Thursday morning as the league side got the better of their Limerick opponents.

 

After a tough second game Thursday’s game was much easier for the league side. They created chances from the first minute. It wasn't until eight minutes when Dara Kavanagh found the back of the net. As the half went on the black and amber looked well in control as they doubled the lead when Aedan Summer slotted under the onrushing keeper.

The rest of the game turned into the Sam Antonessa show as he netted a hat trick to ensure victory for his side to finish top of the group.

 

Friday

Kilkenny 1 Pen 3

 

Finn Harps 1 4

 

After missing two penalties at normal time, it was the third time lucky for Finn Harps as they won on penalties against Kilkenny.

 

It was Kilkenny who started this semifinal stronger creating a number of early chances, but their free kick went wide before a counterattack was well defended by the opposition. Their pressure eventually told when Oisin Doyle controlled a cross to finish well past the net minder. Finn Harps battled back and only for a great save from Micheál Beagan kept his side in front at the break.

Once the ref began the second half Harps gained control and won a penalty. The first effort was saved, it had to be retaken which was put over the bar. Chances were few and far between as the game went on. With a couple of minutes to go Harps launched an attack which fell to Oisin O’ Donnell who managed to level the tie and send it to penalties.

 

Penalties

1st Aedan Sumner (Saved)

2nd Mj Caroll (Scored)

3rd Donie Cahill (Scored)

4th Sam Norton (Scored)

5th Cruz Chong (Saved)

 

 

Saturday

3rd Place

 

Kilkenny League 0

 

Galway Centre of Excellence2

 

It wasn't to be for the Kilkenny side as they were eventually beaten with two first half by one of the home county sides.

 

In a tough tense battle Kilkenny seemed to have the upper hand early on in this 3rd place game but the Galway side stuck for goal early on through Ronan Keating before Ty Finnerty doubled the lead  The southeast side did battle back to their credit as the tie went on creating a number of chances before half time but couldn't find a leveler.

When the game resumed it was much the same as the COE stood strong not allowing much get through their defense. Kilkenny eventually took shots from tight angles and from free kicks.

A fourth-place finish was just a reward for this young side.

 

 

 

 

Squad:

1     MICHEÁL BEAGAN

2     JAMIE FAHEY

3     PETER QUINN

4     OISÍN DOYLE

5     MARK BYRNE

6     DANNY O'DWYER

7     DARA KAVANAGH

8     MICHEÁL FITZGERALD

9     CIERÁN TREACY

10    CRUZ CHONG

11    DONIE CAHILL

12    MICHAEL ORMOND

13    JAMIE KAVANAGH

14    AEDAN SUMNER

15    SAM NORTON

16    HARRY TREHY

17    DANNY GREENE

18    SAM ANTONESSA

19    MJ CARROLL

20    DAITHÍ EGAN

 

Management team

 Philip Trehy Shay lynch Richard Carroll and Bill Trehy

Manger Philip Trehy gives us his thoughts after the final whistle on Saturday.

 “The boys did very well throughout the tournament we were delighted the way they played good football in every game as they trained hard pre tournament.”

Philp also believed his side” were very unlucky to be beaten in the semi final.  So overall we were delighted they way the boys  applied themselves.”

Looking to the future 2024/25 season Trehy explains how they are

“all looking forward now to the Kennedy cup next June in Limerick”