St Patrick's Cullyhanna outclass Liatroim Fontenoys to reach the Ulster final

St Patrick's Cullyhanna captain Pearse Casey and Liatroim Fontenoys captain Gerard McAnulty pictured with the referee Enda McFeely ahead of their Ulster IFC Semi-final clash. Picture: Ulster GAA

St Patrick’s Cullyhanna advanced through to the Ulster Club Intermediate Football Final with a comfortable 11-point win over Liatroim Fontenoys on Sunday evening.

Aidan Nugent continued his hot run of form, and Liatroim couldn’t handle him as he finished with 0-9. However, he wasn’t alone in terms of top class performances, as Cullyhanna’s defence, led by full back Sean Connell, held the Down champions to just a solitary point after half-time.

Stephen Reel’s men dominated the ball in the first period, but conspired to kick four wides and drop five shots short, meaning the only held a slender 0-7 to 0-5 lead at the break.

However, Cullyhanna composed themselves after half-time and showed their true class to ease home 0-17 to 0-6.

They will meet Cavan side Ballyhaise in the final on Saturday December 9.

For full match report and reaction see next week’s Newry Reporter – in shops Wednesday November 29!