Setanta Hurling U-12 boys and girls sensationally took the next step of the ladder in the elevation of our great Club when they overcame the massive challenge of Naomh Eoin (Myshall) in the Carlow U-12 Hurling Championship (Division 2) match played at Presentation College, Askea.

Setanta put down a marker to Myshall and started off strongly at blistering pace. A number of quick balls were delivered by Conor Treacy and Sinead Thompson into the full-forward line where goalkeeper come full-forward David Bolger had to quickly adapt to his new position; but in doing so thankfully found the Myshall net twice in the first ten minutes. Conor Treacy converted two frees during the course of the first half while Myshall scored four frees throughout the same period making the scoreline Setanta 2-2; Myshall 0-4 at half-time.

Setanta and Myshall were rallied by their respective mentors at half-time after which Myshall arguably started the stronger scoring 1-1 in the first ten minutes. Setanta defended like there was no tomorrow and battened down the hatches with fine displays from full-forward come goalkeeper Joe Bermingham between the sticks; Dylan McGrath (direct from Gaultier Cul Camp in the Deise) at full-back and David Jacob at half-back. Setanta thankfully came again; a point from a free from the hurl of Conor Treacy followed by a terrific goal made by Marc Mulhall and finished by Sinead Murphy.

As the full-time whistle sounded from match referee Seamie Doyle, there were roars and shouts for joy from the Setanta contingent which could be heard as far away as Tinryland.

Setanta now lie in wait for our next match scheduled for Sat 12th August vs Mt. Leinster Rangers at Presentation College.

SETANTA PANEL: Joe Bermingham, Cillian Byrne, Dylan McGrath; Ross O'Hanlon, David Jacob; Marc Mulhall, Sinead Thompson; Ben Yeates, Conor Treacy; Sinead Murphy, David Bolger; Tristan McEntee, Shane McCarthy, Cian Geoghegan, Aoife Whelan, Sean Coakley, Liam Ryan, Abbie Rath, Niamh Byrne, Cathal Brady.

Referee: Seamie Doyle.