U14 B Hurling Championship
 

Castlebar Mitchels ‘B’  5-1
Ballyvary    1-2

Castlebar Mitchels had a good win over a strong Ballyvary side in the first round of the championship in Ballyvary. In excellent conditions for hurling, both sides gave  excellent performances  of  skill and determination. Ballyvary started strongly and exerted continuous pressure on the visitors in the first quarter. James Doherty & Eoin Gannon were on top at midfield for Ballyvary and ensured their forwards enjoyed plenty of possession. However determined defending by Mitchels kept them at bay. Castlebar notched a goal by Conor  Mylett in one of their few attacks to take a surprise lead. A pointed free from Niall Barrett closed the gap but despite more pressure from Ballyvary, Mitchels led by 1-0 to 0-1 at the break.

The second half saw Mitchels come more into the game. They gained parity at midfield with good performances from Brian Gallagher & Paul Colleran. A point from Sean King and another Mylett goal opened the gap wider and when a long range free from Paul Colleran finished in the back of the Ballyvary net the position looked better for Castlebar. Conor Mylett then completed his hat trick with a great strike but Eoin Gannon  struck back with a goal to keep the pressure on. A point for the home side, and  a Mitchels goal from Eric Gavin gave the scoreline a somewhat flattering look in the end.

Mitchels were best served by Rory Quinn in goals, Brian Collins, Eoghan Quinn, Daniel Loughran  & David Bell in defence, Paul Colleran & Brian Gallagher at midfield and Kevin Keena, Conor Mylett, Cathal Walsh & Sean King in attack

Castlebar Mitchels: Rory Quinn: Brian Collins, Eoghan Quinn, Diarmuid Finnan: Thomas Quinn-bailie, Daniel Loughran, David Bell: Cathal Walsh, Paul Colleran(1-0): Cian Gavin, Kevin Keena, Art O’Suilleabhain: Conor Mylett (3-0), Eric Gavin(1-0), Sean King(0-1)
Subs: Liam Howley, Radu Ivan, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Mc Donnell, Daniel Munnelly, Gregory Robinson, Dara Singh, Brian Gallagher

Ballyvary: Fergal Larkin: James Lawless, Darragh Cunnane, Alice May Coleman, Cathal Larkin, Anthony Jordan, Niall Barrett(0-1): James Doherty, Eoghan Gannon(1-0): Robert Comer, Paul Burke, Sean Mulroy, Aidan Wilson, Martin Sykes(0-1), Mark Etherington
Subs: Daniel Creevy, Patrick Lawless
 
Mayo Skills Competition
Congratulations to Ronan Byrne who won the under 12 Mayo Skills competition in Ballyvary on Saturday last, to Barry Lane who came 2nd in the under 14 section and to Paul Howley who came 3rd in the under 10 section.

Senior Championship
Saturday next at 7pm in Castlebar sees the opening round of the Mayo Senior championship with Mitchels taking on County champions Ballyhaunis.