The Leinster Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final is a momentous occasion. The feline representatives travel to the Model county in search of spot in the last eight of the world series that is the club championships. The Wexford delegate for conflict is Naomh Eanna. This clash is reminiscent to many as a “Celebrity Bainisteoir” affair with Pairc Ui Suiochain in Clonattin, Gorey the venue for this 2pm game on Sunday.
Thomastown come to Gorey today after an impressive ten point victory over Offaly champions, Lusmagh. In that clash, centre forward Michael Donnelly radiated possession with a final tally of nine points while Dylan Waugh and Darren Burke attacked with speed. Their back’s are sturdy with Richard O’Hara and Barry Whelan fortifying the defence.
Naomh Eanna perform on their home turf on Sunday with an unbeaten championship record for 2012. Maynooth fell to the Gorey attack in the quarter final in what was a battle of strength and skill. Conor McDonald led the Enda’s over the finishing line, adding 1-03 to the final scoreline. The defence is solid with county star, Eoin Conroy keeping his outstanding marker quiet in the quarter final. Lee Kinsella, Darren Kelly and Brendan Travers showcased a splendid display of dogged determination also.
This game is sure to be the climax of the championship series for both sides. The game will be decided in the midfield area where Kilkenny’s Dessie Walsh and Derek Lanigan are equally matched by Justin Kenny and Tom Stafford. The sheer diligence of both duos have stunned their respective oppositions on previous occasions. For their clinical use of possession, impressive game-plan and vivacious style of play, Naomh Eanna get the nod.
Get out and support the clubs who play for your county this weekend! Don’t forget Sunday at 2pm in Gorey; Naomh Eanna vs Thomastown.
