Dublin development hurling squads enjoy mixed results

Tue, 3rd September 2019

Dublin's U16 hurlers enjoyed an encouraging day in the Michael Foley Cup in the Ferns Centre of Excellence last Saturday.

The Dubs were beaten at the quarter-final stage by Kilkenny, 1-12 to 1-11, before moving on the participate in the Shield competition.

In the Shield they defeated Offaly, 3-11 to 0-12, in the semi-final before losing the decider to Laois, 1-13 to 2-9.

Dublin's U15 hurlers in both the Arrabawn Cup and John Cup in Tipperary.

The Dublin 'A' panel lost to an impressive Galway, 1-19 to 2-7, before being edged out by Kilkenny in their next game by three points.

Dublin's 'B' selection also lost to the Cats, 2-12 to 1-11, before defeating Kildare in the second encounter.

Dublin's U14 hurlers took part in the Tony Forristal Cup in Waterford and opened their group stage with a 4-15 to 3-9 victory over Laois before losing to Galway, 1-17 to 3-8.

In the Sonny Walsh Cup (U14), Dublin defeated Limerick, 1-6 to 0-3, and Waterford, 3-6 to 1-4, before Galway defeated them by three points, 1-11 to 2-5.