Lucan Sars and Ballinteer make winning starts to their SHC

Lucan Sarsfields cruised to a 13-point victory, 1-25 to 1-12, over Crumlin in their Dublin SHC Group 4 clash at O’Toole Park on Sunday afternoon.

Sars made a great start with early points from Ben Coffey, Peter Kelly, Aidan Roche, Matt McCaffrey and Ciarán Dowling on target.

Nine minutes in however Crumlin were awarded a penalty that Adam McGreal converted to get his side up and running.

By the break Lucan were 1-13 to 1-7 in front after Ben Coffey had goals with Matt McCaffrey and Seánie McClelland adding points.

Lucan continued to hold the upperhand in the second half with Coffey finishing with a tally of 1-4 while Dowling impressed when scoring 0-6 (1f).

Ballinteer St John’s edged out Setanta, 0-17 to 1-13, in their Dublin SHC Group 4 contest, also in O’Toole Park.

The deadball accuracy of Danny McCarthy was crucial for St John’s as he converted six frees as well as a ‘65’.

John’s led by six points before a Fionntán McGib goal in the 55th minute and points from Dara de Búrca and Ryan Clarke saw Setanta roar back into contention but Ballinteer held on to win by the minimum.