Dicksboro Dominates Lisdowney in Senior Hurling League Opener

UPDATE: Dicksboro triumphed over newly promoted Lisdowney in a commanding performance during their St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League opener at St Lachtains GAA grounds on July 15, 2023. Despite missing key players, including Matty Kelleher and Shane Stapleton, Dicksboro secured a decisive victory, showcasing their depth and talent.

The game started tightly, with Dicksboro leading 0-6 to 0-3 after the first 15 minutes. However, as the match progressed, Dicksboro surged ahead, extending their lead to ten points by the 42nd minute with a score of 2-16 to 0-12. The standout performance came from Patrick Lacey, who scored his first competitive goal in a senior league start, while Cillian Hackett netted two goals, proving crucial to the city side’s success.

Lisdowney, despite their loss, demonstrated resilience, with late goals from Eibhan McEvoy and Luke Holohan adding some excitement to the scoreboard, though they finished trailing at 3-19 to 0-13 with just ten minutes remaining. The North Kilkenny team, returning to the top grade for the first time since 2022, faced challenges with seven of their last year’s starting players unavailable due to travel and injuries.

Dicksboro’s defensive line, anchored by the impressive Brian Kavanagh, who scored 0-6 (including 0-5 from frees), was formidable, leaving Lisdowney struggling to find consistent scoring opportunities. The victory sets Dicksboro up for their next match against Bennettsbridge in Clara next weekend, while Lisdowney prepares to face O’Loughlin Gaels at Canon Kearns Park.

This compelling matchup highlighted the potential for future success for both teams, with Dicksboro’s solid performance affirming their status as contenders in the league. Fans and players alike are eager for the next round of fixtures, which promise to deliver even more thrilling hurling action.

Stay tuned for further updates and full match reports in this week’s Kilkenny People.