Naas demolish Celbridge in SHC

Naas Simon Leacy wins procession ahead of Celbridge Andrew McNiffe during the midfield tussle | sf

placeholder image — Naas Simon Leacy wins procession ahead of Celbridge Andrew McNiffe during the midfield tussle | sf

One way traffic all the way

While Odhran Conaty got the opening point of the game, Naas quickly replied when Charlie Sheridan got in behind the defence before batting to the net.

Darragh Kirwan got his first after a fine solo and strike.

Oisin Conath pointed for Celbridge but there was no stopping Naas as they added five points, Alan Goss replying as the champions led 1-6 to 0-3 midway through.

Gerry Keegan got his first of the day but there was no stopping Naas who added 1-2, the goal a lovely finish by Charlie Sheridan again.

James Dolan got one back for Celbridge but it was all Naas as added another goal from James Burke followed by another five points to lead at the break 3-14 to 0-5.

The second was even more convincing as Naas held their opponents to a single points while adding no less than 2-17 with goals from Jack Sheridan and Michael Purcell.

It was one way traffic and when you consider that after the game the entire Naas squad went through a running session as Celbridge were heading home.

Final score: Naas 5-31 Celbridge 0-6.

Scorers, Naas: Jack Sheridan 1-6 (4 frees), Charlie Sheridan 2-1, James Burke 1-0, Brian Byrne 0-6, Darragh Kirwan 0-5, Peter O’Donoghue 0-3, Evan O’Briain 0-2, Michael Purcell 0-2, Conan Boran 0-1, Harry Carroll 0-1, Oisin O’Neill 0-1, Simon Leacy 0-1, Diarmuid Greene 0-1, Kevin Whelan 0-1.

Celbridge, Gerry Keegan 0-2, Odhran Conaty 0-1, Alan Goss 0-1, James Dolan 0-1, Oisin Lynam 0-1,

NAAS: Cormac Gallagher; Liam O’Reilly, Rian Boran, Evan O’Brien; Daire Gueran, Conan Boran Harry Carroll; Peter O’Donoghue, Simon Leacy; Oisin O’Neill, Darragh Kirwin, Brian Byrne; Charlie Sheridan, Jams Burke, Jack Sheridan. Subs: Killian Harrington for Oisin O’Neill (36 minutes); Kevin Whelan for Harry Carroll (45 minutes); Ross Kelly for Liam O’Reilly (47 minutes); Michael Purcell for James Burke (50 minutes); John McKeon for Evan O’Briain (52 minutes).

CELBRIDGE: Fiachra Ó Muineacháin; Odhran Conaty, Jack O’Brien, Ciarán Kirwan; Michael Owens, Alan Goss, Sean Mimnagh; Conor O’Brien, Gerry Keegan; James Dolan, Sean Gleeson, Oisin Lynam; Andrew McNiff, David Daly, Cian McGrath. Subs: Colmán O'Donovan for Conor O’Brien (26 minutes); Kieran Rubotham for Cian McGrath (43 minutes); Finnán Ó Dulaing for Andrew McNiff (43 minutes);

REFEREE: Billy O’Connell.