The clubs Intermediate team won their opening game of the league yesterday evening with a hard fought victory over Gortlettragh in Gortlettragh.

On a perfect evening for football both sides served a very entertaining contest. For most of the game this game was nip and tuck with both sides exchanging scores. Gortlettragh looked like they were going to go in ahead at half as they lead by two points with two minutes left in the half. A goal by Padraig Sweeney put Glenfarne/Kilty into the lead only for Cathal McCrann to ensure the sides went in level at the break on a scoreline of 1-3 to 0-6.

Both sides continued to exchange scores in the early stages of the second before a dominant patch for Gortlettragh go into a two point lead. A well worked point from Padraig Sweeney cut the gap to the minimum. A well taken goal by Shane McLoughlin gave Glenfarne/Kilty a two point lead. With Dermot O’Rourke and Fergal Clancy dominating the midfield, the defence lead by Sean McManus at full back on top and the impressive Padraig Sweeney and Enda Gallagher providing a platform in attack, Glenfarne/Kilty closed out the game for a well deserved victory on a scoreline of 2-7 to 0-12.

Team: Daragh Keaney, John Sheerin, Sean McManus, Stephen Sweeney, Dermot Harkin, Jonathan Keaney, Niall Clancy, Fergal Clancy (0-1), Dermot O’Rourke, Shane McLoughlin (1-0), J.J McDermott (0-1), James Murray, Padraig (1-2) Sweeney, Enda Gallagher (0-3), Diarmuid Clancy.