Portaferry secure fifth consecutive Down SHC title
Portaferry clinched their fifth straight Down Senior Hurling Championship with an 11-point triumph over Ballygalget. The final, held at Páirc Esler, saw Ballygalget lead at halftime before Portaferry dominated the second half after a pivotal sending-off.
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Portaferry entered the Morgan Fuels Down Senior Hurling Championship Final as overwhelming favourites and justified that tag with a commanding 2-28 to 2-17 victory against Ballygalget at Páirc Esler on Sunday.
The match marked Portaferry’s fifth consecutive Jeremiah McVeagh Cup win, reinforcing their dominance in Down hurling, while Ballygalget faced their third successive defeat in the county final. Ballygalget started strongly, leading 2-11 to 1-13 at the interval, with notable efforts including two goals from Cathal Coulter and Eoin Pucci’s contributions.
However, the second half saw a decisive turning point when Ballygalget’s Jordan Doran received a red card, reducing his side to 14 players. Portaferry capitalised on the advantage, with Daithi Sands and Eoghan Sands spearheading a scoring surge that extended their lead. T McGrattan was the top scorer for Portaferry with 0-13, including nine frees and one '65. Ballygalget’s scorers included Cathal Coulter with 1-6 and Eoin Pucci adding 0-5. Referee C Masterson officiated the contest.
The match marked Portaferry’s fifth consecutive Jeremiah McVeagh Cup win, reinforcing their dominance in Down hurling, while Ballygalget faced their third successive defeat in the county final. Ballygalget started strongly, leading 2-11 to 1-13 at the interval, with notable efforts including two goals from Cathal Coulter and Eoin Pucci’s contributions.
However, the second half saw a decisive turning point when Ballygalget’s Jordan Doran received a red card, reducing his side to 14 players. Portaferry capitalised on the advantage, with Daithi Sands and Eoghan Sands spearheading a scoring surge that extended their lead. T McGrattan was the top scorer for Portaferry with 0-13, including nine frees and one '65. Ballygalget’s scorers included Cathal Coulter with 1-6 and Eoin Pucci adding 0-5. Referee C Masterson officiated the contest.
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