Wicklow GAA under 16 footballers recorded their third victory on the bounce overcoming Antrim in the semi-final of the Gerry Reilly Shield in Abbotstown. They now advance to play Laois in the shield final which will be played on Saturday the 17th of August. The under 16 squad is sponsored by e-Frontiers
Wicklow made a slow start but showed great character to stay in the game and settle. The lads finished the 1st half well and kicked on in the second half displaying excellent work rate and quality on the ball. 21 players were used by the final whistle.
Wicklow 4-17 Antrim 3-7
1. Jack Sargent Blessington
2. Jean Luc Morris Valleymount
3. Andy Nolan Laragh
4. Luke O Brien Blessington
5. Matt Nolan An Tóchar
6. Roy Byrne Éire Óg Greystones
7. Shane Collins Kilcoole
8. Daniel Cooney Blessington
9. Jack Kirwan Baltinglass
10. Joe Prendergast Éire Óg Greystones
11. Mickey O’ Rourke Dunlavin
12. Liam O’Neill Coolkenno
13. Niall O’Connor Baltinglass
14. Joe Mills Donard/Glen
15. Noah Sheridan Ashford
16. Sean O’Neill Éire Óg Greystones
17. Eoin Doyle Rathnew
18. Shane Arthur Aughrim
19. Cormac McGraynor Avondale
20. Hugh O’Toole Baltinglass
21. Sean Harmon Ballymanus
This team is managed by Tom Kearney. Coaches are Eoin Phibbs, Chris Brady, Conor Doyle, Paddy Dalton, Liam Og Mooney and Peter Byrne.
They train weekly together on Thursdays in Ballinakill as well as their own club football training and matches.
