St. Pauls 3-10
St Peters Dunboyne 0-8
St. Paul’s got their 2009 season off to a winning start as they ran out comprehensive winners over Dunboyne in a challenge match under lights at St. Brigid’s impressive all-weather facilities in Castleknock.
St. Paul’s played with the aid of a strong wind in the first half and, despite wasting a number of opportunities, were well ahead at the break.At the beginning of the second half the Dunboyne challenge was more apparent, but some astute defending at one end and well taken scores at the other kept the advantage in St. Paul’s favour.
Declan Cunningham covered a huge amount of ground for St. Paul’s from midfield, while Dave Coleman and Alan Barker were most threatening up front.
St. Pauls panel: Brian O’Sullivan, Nicky Gogan, Simon Barker, Barry Moyles, Colin Mahon, Ian Kenny, Sean Moyles, Rory Kissane, Declan Cunningham, Damien Barker, Aidan Minch, Sean Haniffy, Alan Barker, Dave Coleman, Robbie Barker, Thomas Donnelly, Martin Kelly, Damien Hobbs