The Senior Hurling Championship relegation group games got under-way last weekend with Castlegar taking on Kiltormer. The game was by no means a classic, but given the lack of championship action for both teams all summer this was understandable. Also with Owen Teagle and Kevin Keane injured and Kevin Brady suspended it was a potential banana skin for Cashel. Despite not playing to their full potential Castlegar were the better team throughout. They led by five points at half time, however Kiltormer fought back strongly in the second half, but they couldn't manufacture the goal they needed to really get back into it. Castlegar eventually ran out deserving winners on a scoreline of 1:16 to 0:16. Hopefully this game will bring them on a bit as a better performance will be needed to overcome their next opponents Kinvara. That game is fixed for Sunday evening next at 5:30pm in Clarinbridge, it is a crucial game as a win would see Cashel through to the shield competition, whereas a loss could see us in a relegation contest.
Our U15 team got their A-Championship campaign up and running away to Athenry last Thursday week the 11th. Athenry have a talented side, but Castlegar were the better team throughout and carried a much stronger scoring threat. The final score was, Castlegar 1:15 - Athenry 1:07, a fair reflection of the game in general with Cashel deserving winners. They were due to face Clarinbridge yesterday, but that game was cancelled, check our website and social media pages for details of the re-fixture.
Next week the GAA are launching the 'Play to Stay' programme. This initiative is aimed at 12 to 16 year old boys who have dropped out of hurling or are on the point of doing so. Go to www.gaa.ie/playtostay for more information. The local launch takes place at the Doughiska pitches on Tuesday next at 4:15pm.
Following repairs to the clubhouse the cards are due to return today and will resume their usual Thursday 9pm slot from now on.
