GAA – O'Doherty title for Limavady

ST Mary’s Limavady built on their 2016 success with a first ever O’Doherty Cup title, seeing off Derry rivals St Mary’s Clady (1-8 to 0-7) in Owenbeg on Tuesday afternoon.

"I am just delighted because we backed up last year," commented coach Chrissy McKaigue. "Callum’s (Brown) goal was the deciding score and Sean Butcher’s kicking was a factor too. Our defence was outstanding because Clady had a few dangerous enough forwards."

Clady led 0-3 to 0-1 after ten minutes but Callum Brown's goal, points from Paddy O'Kane and captain Sean Butcher put Limavady into a commanding 1-6 to 0-3 interval lead.

Two frees from Damon Gallagher gave Clady the perfect start to the second half. Clady had a ten minute spell, but failed to make it count on the scoreboard, whereas Limavady kept possession economically.

O’Kane and Butcher missed chances to seal the game before the latter kicked the last score, ensuring Limavady were crowned champions.

St Mary’s Limavady: Liam Wilson, Liam McGuiness, Harry McLaughlin, Sean Butcher (0-4, 2f, 2 ‘45’), Fintan Curley, Martin McGonigle, Sean McPoyle, Manus Quigley, Mark Creane, Brandon O’Brien, Anthony McGuiness, Paddy O’Kane (0-2), Oisin Fleming, Callum Brown (1-2), Tiarnan Woods. Subs: Ben Deery for F Curley (48), Aidan Duddy for O Fleming (53).

St Mary’s Clady: Kevin Mullan, Oisin McGuckin, Christopher Lynn, Peter McErlean, James McPeake, Zak Lynn, Michael McDonnell, Paul Cassidy (0-1), Fintan Bradley (0-1f), Brogan McClafferty, Ryan Convery, Ruairi Henry (0-1), Conor Mullan, Dara Lee, Damon Gallagher (0-4f). Subs: Ronan Lee for F Bradley (inj HT), James McLarnon for R Henry (49). Fintan Bradley for M McDonnell (57).

Ref: Anthony Campbell (Magherafelt).