Junior B Premier Championship Semi Final Saturday 24th October 2026
Venue - Clarecastle Astro Referee - John Bugler
A change of venue at the 11th hour meant the game was switched to the Astro at Clarecastle. Conditions were very poor with driving wind and rain provided by storm Boleo and this meant very difficult playing conditions for players from both sides and also the viewing conditions were not ideal for the handful of spectators that turned up. To their credit both teams did their best to adapt and in fairness produced an exacting tough encounter.
The Bridge started brightly against the gale but went in at half time 1-10 to 0-6 down.
The Bridge managed to level the score in the second half but try as they might couldn't get ahead. A penalty opportunity gave some hope near the end but unfortunately Barefield were able to keep the ball out, and then a harsh second yellow and sending off also did not help the Bridges efforts coming to the closing stages.
Players to their Credit tried to the end eventually losing 1-14 to 1-12 in atrocious conditions.
Special thanks to physio Hallie Keogh who was a great help during the year.
Sixmilebridge Team Shane Whyte, Conor Peacock (Sub David O'Conor), Danny Dunne, Dylan Keogh, Paul Fitzpatrick (Sub Paddy Reilly), Gillian Custy, Michael Carey, Gary O'Callaghan (0-1) (Sub Jamie Lyons), Jack McNamara, Conor Gilligan, Jack Corry (1-2), Evan O'Callaghan (Sub Neil Forde), Sean Lynch (0-8, 6f), Niall Liddane, Donal O'Leary (0-1)
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