The Under 11 hurlers played their first match of the season yesterday. Played in blustery conditions on heavy ground at Páirc Antóin O Broin, Patrickswell defeated St. Nessan's NS by 2-4 to 0-2. At half time, the Mungret boys were one point ahead but Patrickswell made good use of the wind in the second half and went ahead through scores by J. Byrnes (2-0), J. Kirby (0-2) and J. Gorman (0-2).
The Well lined out as follows: L. Fitzgerald, S. Fitzgerald, J. Gorman, J. McNamara, E. Harmon, C. Gorman, K. Kiely, J. Kirby, P. Kiely, W. Harty, J. Byrnes, J. Carey, S. McNamara, A. McNamara, E. Duffy. Subs who played: D. Kennedy, B. Earls (debut-congratulations!).