Swatragh take top spot to set up semi-final clash with Banagher

Leadon Timber Frames Derry Hurling Championship

Group A

Swatragh 3-18

Na Magha 0-9

Swatragh claimed top spot in Group A of this year’s Leadon Timber Derry Hurling Championship after a convincing 3-18 to 0-9 win over Na Magha.

Despite taking some time to settle, Declan McGuckin's men had too much for the city side and can now look forward to a senior semi-final clash with Banagher.

Na Magha on the other hand will drop into the Junior Championship semi-finals.

The first quarter was closely contested but once Kevin McAllister goaled in the 15th minute, there was no looking back from the hosts.

Swatragh continued were they left off after the break and further goals from Sean M Quinn and Fintan McGurk wrapped up a convincing win.

Teams & Scorers:

Swatragh: Niall McQuillan, Ben Kearney, Mal O’Hagan, John McKeagney (0-1), Tiarnan Walsh (0-1), James Friel (0-5, 3f, 2 ‘65’), Cathal Quinn Dom Bradley (0-1) Sean F Quinn, Sean M Quinn (1-6 1f), Paul Gunning, Michael McCormack (0-1), PJ O’Connell (0-1), Kevin McAllister (1-0), Cathal Murray (0-2).

Replacements: Fintain McGurk (1-0) for Walsh (43), Michael Kirkpatrick for McAllister (52), Shea Walsh for O’Connell (54).

Na Magha: Alan Grant, Aaron Campbell, Conor Murphy, Christopher O’Donnell, Oisin Glass, Odhran Clenaghan, Conor McGoran, Timothy Rankin, Aidan Cutliffe, Michael Lynch (0-1), Brendan Quigley, Deaglan Foley (0-7, 5f, 1 ‘65’), Padraig Nelis, Mark McCloskey (0-1), Ruairi Crossan.

Replacements: Oran O’Donghalie for Rankin (48), Adam Rankin for McGoran (48).

Referee: James Forrester (Banagher).