Carnaross recorded a comprehensive victory over visitors Ballinabrackey in a match played in sweltering conditions on the parched surface of Páirc Naomh Chiarán.

Carnaross 3-18 Ballinabrackey 0-10

B League (Division 5)

Played in Carnaross – 3/7/2018

The home side found the going tough in the opening half but goals from dominant full back John Brogan and flying corner forward Patrick McDermott gave them a lead which they never relinquished. Further points from Brogan, McDermott, Declan Reilly and Cian O’Reilly gave Carnaross a 2-6 to 0-5 lead at the break. 

Carnaross picked up where they left off in the second half. A further 12 points, including 4 from the boot of wing forward Killian Porter, and a goal from Reilly left the home side with a 3-18 to 0-10 lead at the full time whistle. The win leaves Carnaross unbeaten at the top of the table and in prime position to secure promotion heading into the final rounds.

Carnaross: Ollie Murphy, Jack Roche, John Brogan (1-2), Matthew Reilly, Paddy Nugent, Thomas Nugent, Cian Yore, Cian O’Reilly (0-2), Brian Comaskey, Killian Porter (0-4), Shane Casserly (0-2), Stephen Dawson, Patrick McDermott (1-4), Declan Reilly (1-3), Paul Donoghue. Subs: Michael Brogan (0-1) for Dawson, John L McGee for Donoghue, Donoghue for Porter