Bowling

21/03/2007

St. Mary’s, Killyleagh 7.5 Ballycruttle 2.5

St. Mary’s, Killyleagh, who are playing catch-up, needed a resounding result against a Ballycruttle side desperate for points themselves for very different reasons, but they will be less than pleased having dropped 2.5 points in this match.

Killyleagh Bowling League – Results

Round 14

Killyleagh YC 4 Spa Golf Club 6

Darts

21/03/2007

Killyleagh and District Ladies Darts League

St. Colman’s 4 International 4

International stared an ignominious defeat in the face when they trailed 4-1, but a barn-storming finish saw them force a draw after winning the last three games.

Deirdre Murray (100, 72, 71, 60) beat Esther McCreery (114) and Mary Savage (83) beat Betty Morrison (81, 66) as St. Colman’s took a 2-0 lead. Margaret Montgomery (81, 77, 66) beat Donna Gartland to make it 2-1, but wins from Mary Rice (89, 76, 74, 66) over Clare McIlwrath (2x71) and Frances Brown (83,71) over Mary McKibben (66) gave the home side a 4-1 lead.

International had it all to do, but Sarah Rowlands (95, 83, 62) beat Tracey Savage (70, 67, 61), Connie Kelly (98) beat Michelle Rice (80, 65) and Susan McComb (81, 72) beat Lisa Madine (77, 75) to give the Killyleagh girls a battling draw.

Bowling

14/03/2007

Killyleagh Bowling League

Results - Round 18

Ballygowan Pres 6 Killyleagh YC 4

Lecale Indoor Bowling League

Saul 3 St Mary’s, Killyleagh 7

Killyleagh travelled to rock bottom Saul in the knowledge that anything less than maximum points would not be enough and, as it turned out, they did themselves no favours at all. Despite racking up a massive 40 shot victory they still managed to lose three games along the way.

Division One Cup semi-finals

Dromara v St Mary’s Newcastle at Seaforde (played last night)

Downpatrick CC v St Mary’s Killyleagh at Ballyvange (Thursday, March 15)

Pool

14/03/2007

Ballynahinch Pool League

Ross’s 4 International A 2

Ross’s made a welcome return to form when they beat International A with a bit to spare in the Ballynahinch Pool League.

Damian Mageean beat Andy Murphy before Brian McKibbin brought the sides level when he beat David Ross. Ross’s took the next three as R. McCaffrey beat Brian McAreavy, M. McConnell beat Alan Taylor and J. McKeown beat Patrick Rooney.

John Montgomery beat Eddie McConnell in the last leg to add a touch of respectability to the final score.

International B 5 Davy’s Boys 1

International B were red hot when they hammered Davy’s Boys.

A. J. McCullough beat Brian Patterson for the home side before Alan Patterson beat Richard Dickson to make it 1-1.

International went on to take the remaining four games as Jeff Kelly beat Chris Ross, Johnny Kirk beat Neil Ross, Chris Halloran beat Brian Young and Peter Kelly beat Richard Orme.

Bowls

07/03/2007

Lecale Indoor Bowling League

Division 1 – Results

St. Mary’s, Killyleagh 9 Dromara 1

St. Mary’s, Killyleagh, must have thought their title chances had gone after their double header with Newcastle, but with St. Patrick’s causing such a shock in Newcastle the race is wide open again.

If anyone can catch Newcastle it will be Killyleagh, who produced a magnificent display where they completely overpowered a poor Dromara outfit who only scored 12 shots all night.

Things started quite well for the visitors as the ever consistent James McKenny scored steadily to win 6-2, but that was as good as it got for the visitors as Killyleagh took complete control.

Football

07/03/2007

Clarence bid

Killyleagh YC and Ardglass are hoping to reach the quarter-finals of the Clarence Cup.

Dee Heron’s side will face either Abbey Villa, Crumlin Rec or Derriaghy CC away from home in the fourth round, while Leo Kearney’s side travel to face McQuinston Rec.

Should Killyleagh reach the last eight there is a strong possibility that they will come up against Comber Rec.

All fourth round ties must be played before the end of March.

Killyleagh lack Foundry steel

Albert Foundry 3 Killyleagh YC 1

Killyleagh were well beaten by a side that fancies its chances of claiming the Premier Section title.

Dee Heron’s side tossed away an early lead and then suffered a disastrous start to the second half, conceding two goals, and eventually all three points.

Nicky loses out again

Spare a thought for Killyleagh YC’s Nicky Hagan, who picked up his second consecutive Collingwood Cup runners-up medal at the weekend. Nicky, who plays in the middle of the park for University of Coleraine, was on the losing side when UUC were beaten 2-0 in the showpiece final by University College Dublin.

Results

Daily Mirror Amateur League – Premier Section

Albert Foundry 3 Killyleagh YC 1

Darts

07/03/2007

Hawk Plastering East Down League

Legion secure their place in showpiece only after thriller

Legion 4 Mirabelle 3

Legion booked their place in the Frenchie’s Cup final after a nail-biting win over Mirabelle.

G. Rea (23 darts), B. Cathcart (21 and 15 darts with a 180), A. Coulter (15 and 26 with a 140 checkout treble 20, treble 20, double 10) and M. Blythe all won fro the home side.

R. Campbell (17 and 20 darts), E. Feenan (21 and 26 with a 128 finish of treble 20, 18, bull) and S. Hamilton (23 darts with a 180).

Star player: A. Coulter

Legion 6 Mirabelle 1

Legion also got the better of Mirabelle in the preliminary round of the League Cup.

G. Rea (17), M. Blythe (21), R. Baillie (22 and 14), A. Coulter (21 and 16), E. Hagen (23 and 16), N. Brown (24 and 21) all won for Legion with G. Braniff (23 and 21) Mirabelle’s sole winner.

Star player: R. Baillie

Killyleagh Ladies’ Darts League

International have maintained their impressive run in the Killyleagh Ladies’ Darts League.

Results

Newcastle Arms 4 International 4

International 6 Nomads GAC 2

Bowls

28/02/2007

Lecale Bowling League

St. Aquinas 6 St. Mary’s Killyleagh 4

St. Aquinas played host to old rivals St Mary’s, Killyleagh, in Division One of the Lecale Bowling League and, as predicted, it was a very close affair with St Aquinas just edging home.

However, this was a result that did little for either side’s title aspirations, although the hosts will be slightly the happier with the outcome.

Killyleagh Bowling League – Results

Round 16

Killyleagh YC 7 Teconnaught/Crossgar 3

Football

21/02/2007

Killyleagh grab derby spoils

Drumaness Mills 0 Killyleagh YC 1

Killyleagh moved six points clear at the top of the Premier Section following this narrow derby win at Meadowvale.

Results

Daily Mirror Amateur League – Premier Section

Drumaness Mills 0 Killyleagh YC 1

Division 3A

Killyleagh YC II 1 Crumlin Utd II 1

Darts

21/02/2007

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

Carabelle 0 Legion 9

Carabelle were like lambs to the slaughter when they entertained mighty Legion.

G. Rea (21 & 25), S. Patterson (23), A. Coulter (18 & 18), B. Cathcart, N. Brown (18 & 22) and E. Hagen (25) won the singles games with G. Patterson and Cathcart, Coulter and Rea (20 & 23 darts) and Hagen and S. Patterson winning the doubles. Cathcart and P. Greenan both hit 180s.

Star player: A. Coulter

Bowls

14/02/2007

Division One

St. Mary’s, Newcastle 6.5 St. Mary’s, Killyleagh 3.5

Home advantage played a major role as the two St. Mary’s clubs decided by mutual consent to play both their Lecale Bowling League Division One encounters on consecutive nights last week.

Newcastle played host in the first match and came away with a satisfactory 6.5 to 3.5 victory.

St. Mary’s, Killyleagh 7 St. Mary’s, Newcastle 3

Killyleagh entertained Newcastle the following night and what a difference a day makes.

In the knowledge they just had to win this match they produced a fighting performance in a low scoring, hard fought match.

Defeat for the hosts here would have ended any realistic chance of winning the title this year, but as it is the title race has plenty of mileage in it yet.

Football

07/02/2007

Killyleagh are through in cup

Islandmagee 1 Killyleagh YC 3

An impressive second half display earned Killyleagh a place in the third round of the Clarence Cup.

Goal scorers for the Killyleagh side were Neil Young, Peter Gilgunn and Willie McIlroy.

Players out injured

It seems that it never rains, but pours on Killyleagh manager Dee Heron. The YC boss has lost the services of defender Stephen Rogan for the rest of the season after he picked up a serious knee injury. Heron is already without John Murray until next season after he went through a shoulder operation and will be missing Hugh Ross for a few weeks after he also picked up a knee injury. One piece of good news was the return of Peter McKenna on Saturday and he made a more than impressive debut away to Islandmagee.

Results

Daily Mirror Amateur League - Division 3A

Killyleagh YC II 3 Holywood FC II 1

Clarence Cup (round 2)

Islandmagee 1 Killyleagh YC 3

Bowling

07/02/2007

Lecale Indoor Bowling League

St. Pat’s, Ballynahinch 6 St. Mary’s, Killyleagh 4

St. Patrick’s did their prospects of avoiding relegation no harm at all with their best performance of the season to date against former champions Killyleagh.

Killyleagh themselves were in a rich vein of form, picking up points at will and putting themselves in a strong position to challenge for the title.

Darts

07/02/2007

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

Drumaness GAC B 2 Legion 8

After an early scare Killyleagh Legion powered their way to another win.

F. Dinsdale and F. O’Hare picked up wins for the visitors with G. Rea (180, 26 and 24 darts), G. Patterson, N. Brown (24 and 22 darts), B. Cathcart (25 and 22), N. Brown and B. Cathcart (23 and 20), G. Patterson and A. Coulter and G. Rea and S. Patterson all winning for the visitors.

N. Brown won the 701 game.

Star player: N. Brown

Football

31/01/2007

Ross penalty is the killer blow

Kilmore Rec 2 Killyleagh YC 3

League leaders Killyleagh claimed victory over their arch rivals in the most dramatic of fashion with a 93rd minute penalty winner.

DYFL - U-15 League

Newcastle 6 Killyleagh 2

Newcastle blasted their way to victory against a weakened Killyleagh side.

Jonathan Scannell (2), Mark Harbinson, Ryan McDonald, Andrew Gallagher and Rory Cunningham scored for Newcastle with Lewis Cranston and Kieran Sullivan finding the net for Killyleagh.

Lee O’Prey, Peter Strain, Lewis Cranston and Ryan Montgomery showed up well for Killyleagh with the entire Newcastle side producing the goods in an excellent team display.

U-17 League

Newcastle 4 Killyleagh 2

Newcastle remain the team to beat after easing to a comfortable win over Killyleagh.

Two goals in the first half gave Newcastle a clear lead before Killyleagh reduced the arrears after the break. However, Philip Bonny made it 3-1 before Killyleagh scored a second goal.

It was left to Ciaran Rawlinson to secure the points with his side’s fourth goal. Best for the winners were Niall Higgins, Philip Bonny, Danny Young, Ciaran Rawlinson and Kevin Maginn.

Heron snaps up keeper

Killyleagh YC manager Dee Heron signed another goalkeeper last week and it could mean the end of Brian Burgess’ career at The Showgrounds. Heron signed Andy Fox, a former Brantwood and Harland and Wolff Welders ‘keeper, and he made his debut in Saturday’s 3-2 away win at Kilmore.

Results

Daily Mirror Amateur League

Kilmore Rec 2 Killyleagh YC 3

Division 3A

Killyleagh YC II 6 D’murry Rec II 1

Bowls

31/01/2007

Killyleagh Bowling League

Results

Round 11

Owenbeg BC 7 Killyleagh YC 3

Round 12

Killyleagh YC 2 Comber BC 8

Pool

31/01/2007

Ballynahinch Pool League

Ramery A 3 International A 3

John Montgomery beat Paul McMullan in the last game to give International a share of the spoils.

Andrew Murphy and Ramery’s Liam O’Hare exchanged wins in the opening games as did Brian McKibbin and Niall Murray in the next two.

Mickey Keown then beat Patrick Rooney to give Ramery a 3-2 lead, but Montgomery proved an effective anchor man when he gave his side a point.

Other results

International B 4 Century A 2

Football

24/01/2007

Heron goes for Black

Killyleagh YC manager Dee Heron has signed former goalkeeper Chris Black. The Donaghadee-based custodian was one of the best young keepers in the game a few years back and recently made his debut for the YC’s second string. Apparently, he has yet to decide if he will stick it out at The Showgrounds and fight for a first team place.

Darts

24/01/2007

Killyleagh and District Ladies’ Darts League

International in double strike as chasing pack falter again

Drumaness GAC 2 International 6

International eased to victory over a disappointing Drumaness GAC outfit.

Sarah Rowlands (70, 56) beat Pauline Noade (51, 50) in the opening game before Kathleen Smyth (54) levelled matters with a win over International’s Susan McComb (78, 71).

International took the next two games as Connie Kelly (95, 76, 58, 52) beat Charlene Mullan (56) and Mary McKibbin (71) beat Lorraine Mullan (81). Carmel Noade (71, 59, 58) then made it 3-2 when she beat Sandra McClurg (59, 52), but the visitors took the last three games as Esther McGreevy (86, 68, 59) beat Shauneen Flynn (58, 53), Margaret Montgomery (100, 59, 54, 52, 50) beat Emma Orr (85, 81) and Betty Morrison (100, 85) beat Bronagh Orr.

International 5 St. Colman’s 3

International maintained their recent good run with an impressive win over St. Colman’s. S. McClurg (75, 65, 62) beat Frances Brown and Mary McKibben beat Lisa Madine to give International an early 2-0 lead. Mary Savage stopped the rot for the visitors when she beat Betty Morrison (77, 65, 53), but it was a false dawn for St. Colman’s.

Sarah Rowland’s (100, 68, 60) beat Mary Rice (55, 53) and Margaret Montgomery beat Tracey Savage as International took a 4-1 lead. Michelle Rice (74) beat Esther McCreery (67, 55) to reduce the arrears, but Claire McIlwrath beat Donna Gartland (67, 59) to give International a 5-2 lead. Deirdre Murray (76) won the last when she beat Connie Kelly (115, 54) in the last game.

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

Legion 8 Heights B 1

This was all too easy for Killyleagh Legion.

E. Hagen, A. Coulter (20 and 23 darts), N. Brown, S. Patterson (21 darts) and B. Cathcart (18 darts) picked up wins in the singles for the home side with C. Shields winning for the visitors.

E. Hagen and A. Coulter (21 and 17 darts), S. Patterson and B. Cathcart and G. Patterson and N. Brown won the pairs.

Star players: E. Hagen and A. Coulter.

Bowls

24/01/2007

Killyleagh league

Mid Down Finals – Over-55 Pairs

Derek and Robyn win with ease

In the Over 55 Pairs the husband and wife combination of Sheila and Pat Rooney, from St. Mary’s, Killyleagh, met Robyn Gibson and Derek McCann, from the host club, in the final.

The first half was close with the Cricket Club pair 4-3 ahead after five ends, but the match was virtually decided on the next end when the home pair picked up four shots.

Two further singles put Derek and Robyn 10-3 ahead after eight ends and they could afford the luxury of losing two shots on the ninth end and still win 10-5.

Football

17/01/2007

Strain to the rescue for slack Killyleagh

Islandmagee 3 Killyleagh YC 3

It took a dramatic injury time equaliser from substitute Brian Strain to prevent Killyleagh’s title dream being blown away at Islandmagee.

Dee Heron’s side tossed away a two-goal first half lead and were staring at the prospect of defeat at the hands of a 10-man side, currently anchored to the basement of the Amateur League’s Premier Section, when Strain powered home a headed equaliser.

Results – Daily Mirror Amateur League

Premier Section

Islandmagee 3 Killyleagh YC 3

Division 3A

Killyleagh II 4 Nortel II 0

Downpatrick Youth League

U-17 League

Killyleagh 5 Kilmore Rec 1

Kilmore Rec were blown away by Killyleagh after they failed to press home their advantage in the first half.

Kilmore had nearly all the play in the opening period, but they couldn’t find the back of the net and how Killyleagh made them pay.

Gary Murdock opened the scoring for Killyleagh and it was soon 2-0 when Jason Heron’s cross was headed in by a Kilmore player. Murdock then added his second and Killyleagh’s third before Dean Montgomery and Gary Morrison ended the agony for Kilmore.

Michael Murphy’s solitary goal was scant consolation for a Kilmore side which had scant reward for their efforts. Laurence McGonagle and Rory McDonnell showed their strength and ability in midfield, Jerome Tweedie impressed up front and Curran was outstanding in goals.

For Killyleagh Stephen Henry and Jonathan Sharvin were towers of strength in the rearguard.

Football: Taken from the Down Recorder

03/01/2007

Killyleagh end 2006 on a winning note

Killyleagh YC 4 Barn United 2

Killyleagh ended 2006 on a winning note. Two goals from Hugh Ross, two days before the start of the New Year, made it a good end to the year for YC manager Dee Heron.

Heron’s side showed four changes from the team that failed to sparkle before Christmas in the draw with Malachians.

They got off to a lightning start and could have been three goals up in the first ten minutes. Willie McIlroy was twice denied and then Dale Davidson forced an outstanding save from the Barn keeper who was happy to get a hand to the 35 yard effort and see it bounce to safety off the crossbar.

The pressure had to tell and it was McIlroy who claimed the opener, getting the final touch on Ross’ right wing delivery.

Within minutes it was 2-0 as Ross finished off a superb move involving Neil Young and Ross Williams.

Barn were thrown a lifeline on the half hour mark after a cheap free kick was conceded and the ball was scrambled home.

Within minutes Killyleagh replied with the goal of the game. So much of their best play came down the flanks and it was no surprise when Ross was again the provider from the right with a pinpoint cross that Peter Gilgunn headed superbly into the net.

At the start of the second half YC keeper Alan Young pulled off a brilliant save to deny the visitors.

Remarkably Barn reduced the leeway in the 65th minute when the ref ruled there had been a handling offence in the Killyleagh area. Young was unable to stop Wade making it 3-2.

Any thoughts of a revival were quickly stubbed out when the YC made it 4-2 – also from the penalty spot. Hugh Ross was the man on target before he eventually limped off.

Sub Brian Strain had a glorious chance to make it five before the finish after another radar-like cross from Williams on the right but his header skimmed the bar.

At the opposite end Mark Murray ensured there would be no dramatic finale as he stood tall at the heart of the Killyleagh defence with two good clearing headers, ensuring Young had a relatively comfortable day between the sticks.

Fixtures

Daily Mirror Amateur League

Premier Section

Killyleagh YC v Drumaness Mills

Third Divisions

East Belfast II v Killyleagh YC II

DYFL Fixtures

Saturday

U-15 League

9am Killyleagh v Shamrocks, P5, ref: Ballynahinch

U-17 League

9am Killyleagh v Drumaness, P7, ref: Shamrocksp

Football: Taken from the Down Recorder

06/12/2006

Killyleagh clinch derby clash

Comber Rec 1 Killyleagh YC 2

Killyleagh claimed the honours in what was the first top-of-the-table derby encounter between the teams in almost a decade.

Midfielders Neil Young and Ross Williamson were the stars in a stunning performance by Dee Heron’s side against a team that has been tipped to pick up honours this season.

The victory is all the more remarkable after Heron was forced to start without three of his first choice side following late cry-offs by Willie McIlroy, John Murray and Philip Crawford.

It meant a first start for new signing Paul Sheeran in attack alongside Dale Davidson, and Sheeran’s pace caused problems, indicating he will be a more than useful signing.

It was the outstanding performance of the midfield pairing of Young and Williamson which set the foundations for victory. They prevented Comber from getting on top and for the third week in the row it was midfielder Peter Gilgunn who found the back of the net for Killyleagh to ease them into a fully deserved half-time lead.

There were a number of other half-chances for Killyleagh with Sheeran hitting the side netting after good work from Barry Walsh.

Jim McCloskey pulled a goal back for the home side early in the second half and they threatened to rally, but the YC back line of Kevin Savage, Sammy Wallace, Johnny Holland and Dominic McGreevy held firm to provide Brian Burgess with all the protection he needed.

Comber could have no complaints when the Youth Club regained their lead. The keeper made a real hash of Davidson’s corner kick and somehow the ball ended in the net to make it 2-1.

Sheeran then carved out a fine chance and did everything right as he raced through, only to see the ball strike the keeper and bounce to safety.

There was a nervous last 10 minutes for Heron’s side but they played like a team with a point to prove to earn their first victory at Parkway since 2002. It was a good win, especially after the injustice of the previous week’s controversial defeat at the hands of Dunmurry Rec.

How decisive will this result be for both teams at the end of the season? Defeat at the hands of league leaders Killyleagh pushed Comber down into third place in the Premier Section but they are a long way from being rule out of the race.

This weekend the focus switches to the Irish Cup and the visit of First Division kingpins Dundela. Killyleagh will revel in the underdog’s tag, fully aware that victory would earn them a place with the big boys of the Irish League in the fifth round in January.

Downpatrick Youth League U-17 L. Cup Portaferry 6 Killyleagh 5 0-0 before penalties

Portaferry survived a torrid battle with a ten-man Killyleagh side before booking their spot in the semi-finals of the U-17 League Cup.

Both sides had chances in normal time to win the game, but they went begging as the game went to a penalty shoot-out. Portaferry held their nerve and won through in sudden death.

Dean McComb, Jonathan Sharvin, Jason Heron, Jordan Kennedy and Niall Walsh played well for Killyleagh with Declan McManus, Aaron O’Prey, Chris Conlon, Chris Toner and Conor Gilmore starring for the Ports.

DYFL Fixtures: Saturday U-15 League 9am Killyleagh v Shamrocks, P5, ref: Ardglass U-17 League 9am Killyleagh v Drumaness, P7, ref: Newcastle Other results: Daily Mirror Amateur League – Premier Section Comber Rec 1 Killyleagh YC 2 Fixtures: Irish Cup – fourth round Killyleagh YC v Dundela Daily Mirror Amateur League – Third Divisions Crumlin Utd II v Killyleagh YC II

‘Norn Iron’ club meeting

The Killyleagh and District Branch of the Northern Ireland Supporters Club is holding their monthly meeting in Ringdufferin Golf Club on Monday night at 7.30pm. All members are urged to attend.

Pool

06/12/2006

Noraut Downpatrick Pool League

Man Utd SC 2 Legion 4

Jim Houston beat Jerome Fitzsimons in the first for the visitors, but Terry Holland levelled matters when he beat Tommy Rogan.

The Legion took the next two when Don Walker beat John Crowe and Patricia Rogan beat Aidy Vaughan. Eamon Blaney made it 3-2 when he beat George Carberry, but Steven Strain gave the visitors four points when he beat Ritchie Fryer.

Darts

29/11/2006

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

The Northern Ireland Darts Open Championships were held recently in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle.

Over 400 throwers took part including a selection from the British Darts Organisation.

Congratulations to local thrower Eamon Hagan (Killyleagh Legion) in reaching the last 64 of the competition.

However top honours go to Killyleagh Legion’s Brian Cathcart.

Brian reached the last 16 and was beaten by eventual runner-up Darryl Fitton.

Football

29/11/2006

Results

Belfast Telegraph Intermediate Cup (round 2)

Killyleagh YC 3 D’murry Rec 4

Walter Moore Cup

Queen’s Grads II 4 Killyleagh YC II 3

Sheeran signs for Heron

Saintfield United reluctantly parted company with Paul Sheeran last week when he transferred to Killyleagh YC. Dee Heron has been after Sheeran, who was once with Crusaders, for several years and has finally got his man.

Pool

29/11/2006

Ballynahinch Pool League

Century B 2 International B 4

International B held onto their unbeaten tag when they got the better of Century B.

A. J. McCullough beat Michael Maguire in the opener for International before Johnny Bell beat Richard Dickson to level matters. Alan Ringland then beat Ryan Ogle and Duane Croskery beat Stephen Barrett as the visitors took a 3-1 lead.

Glynn Robinson made it 3-2, but International finished on a high note as Johnny Kirk beat Steven Watson to give his side victory.

Other results: International A 4 Sports Bar 2

Century B or International B will play International A in the International.

Noraut Downpatrick Town Pool League

Legion 2 Savage’s A 4

Savage’s A eased to victory against a lacklustre Legion side.

Tommy Rogan took the first game for the Legion when he beat John Gribben, but Savage’s took the next four games as Paul McGahey beat Jim Houston, Kevin Crothers beat George Carberry, Willie Hampton beat Don Walker and Eddie Synott beat Steven Strain.

Patricia Rogan picked up the home side’s second win when she beat Brian Hampton.

Football

29/11/2006

Results

Belfast Telegraph Intermediate Cup (round 2)

Killyleagh YC 3 D’murry Rec 4

Walter Moore Cup

Queen’s Grads II 4 Killyleagh YC II 3

Sheeran signs for Heron

Saintfield United reluctantly parted company with Paul Sheeran last week when he transferred to Killyleagh YC. Dee Heron has been after Sheeran, who was once with Crusaders, for several years and has finally got his man.

Pool

22/11/2006

Noraut Downpatrick Town Pool League

Legion 1 Quoile Tavern 5

Legion were no match for Quoile Tavern in a one-sided affair.

Jason Galbraith started the ball rolling when he beat Steven Strain, but Legion stayed in contention as Jim Houston beat William Hilditch.

It was all on-way-traffic after this as Shane Bloomfield beat Patricia Rogan, Chris Ferran beat Don Walker, Ray Smyth beat Tommy Rogan and Ivor Wilcox beat Alec Carter.

Ballynahinch Pool League

Results:

International 4 Ramery B 2

Ramery A 1 International B 5

Football

22/11/2006

Walsh wonder goal secures Killyleagh win in Fermanagh

Ballinamallard 2 Killyleagh YC 3

A stunning late goal from Barry Walsh had Killyleagh dreaming of Irish Cup glory again.

Walsh struck in the 75th minute with a wonderful volley from all of 20 yards to seal the win for Dee Heron’s side.

Killyleagh returned to the scene of one of their most memorable victories when in 200 they beat Ballinamallard to earn an Irish Cup visit to Linfield.

Both sides have changed quite dramatically in the intervening years, but this repeat victory was fully deserved against the Irish League First Division side and made the long journey home, at the end of a round trip of 190 miles, well worthwhile.

Heron changed his formation again and although they did not get on the scoresheet, it was the forward pairing of Neil Young and John Murray who did so much to help carve out this win.

The YC got off to the best possible start when Peter Gilgunn fired in after six minutes, finishing a clever pass from Dale Davidson.

However, Killyleagh failed to build on this platform and their dominance of possession in the opening half hour and they were made to pay when the home side took advantage of a mix-up between goalkeeper and defence for McFarland to grab an equaliser in the 40th minute.

The home side could not believe their luck and at the start of the second half they took the game to Killyleagh, making it 2-1 when Mark Stafford scored from a corner in the 60th minute.

Killyleagh levelled within minutes when Davidson ghosted clear in the penalty area and fired across goal from the left.

That set the scene for a dramatic finale. Enter Walsh stage right in the 75th minute. When the home defence headed weakly out he unleashed a stunning volley from 20 yards for a goal worth winning any tie.

If Killyleagh’s love affair with the cup is to continue they must overcome a trickier assignment in the next round at home to old rivals Dundela.

Carson on the bench

Killyleagh’s Trevor Carson was on the Sunderland bench when the Stadium of Light side drew 1-1 against Southampton. Trevor has impressed new manager Roy Keane with a series of brilliant saves with the club’s second string.

Darts

22/11/2006

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

Mirabelle 3 Legion 7

After last week’s scare the Legion went to town on the Mirabelle, who missed quite a few doubles.

Winners for Legion were G. Rea (120 finish in 21 darts and 21 darts), N. Brown (22), E. Hagan, B. Cathcart (18), pairs winners Hagen and Cathcart and Brown and Coulter (22).

Winners for the Mirabelle were G. Braniff (20), R. Campbell (17 and 19) and pairs winners Braniff and Campbell (18). E. Feenan hit two maximums in his game.

Star player: R. Campbell.

Pool

15/11/2006

Ballynahinch Pool League

Century A 5 International A 1

Century picked up their first points of the season after mauling International A.

Andy Murphy took the first game for the Killyleagh side, but it was all downhill after this as Tony Burns, Ally Jess, Mark Hasley, Davy Gorman and Davy Allen all won for the home outfit.

Other results:

International B 5 The Oaks 1

Noraut Downpatrick Town Pool League

Legion 3 Savage’s 3

Legion came from 3-0 down to earn a draw against their visitors from Savage’s.

Conor Crane beat Alec Carter, Stevie Laverty beat George Carberry and Terry Engelen beat Tommy Rogan as the visitors piled on the pressure.

Legion were far from finished and they drew level when Steven Strain beat Darren Kelly, Bob Scott beat Jody Fitzsimons and Jim Houston beat Shane Blythe.

Football

15/11/2006

Downpatrick Youth League

U-15 League

Rossglass Co 2 Killyleagh 1

Rossglass turned on the power to get the better of a battling Killyleagh side.

Alex Johnston and Alan Kearney scored for Rossglass before Killyleagh pulled one back, but it wasn’t enough as County held on to claim maximum points.

Alan Kearney, Ryan Tumelty, Cahal Arnold, Chris Hamilton and James Magee played well for Rossglass with Scott Grieves, Ryan Williams, Peter Strain and Lewis Cranston showing up well for Killyleagh.

U-17 League

Carryduff Boys 2 Killyleagh 0

Carryduff caused a major upset when they inflicted defeat on Killyleagh for the first time this season.

Carryduff set out their stall with commanding performances at the back from Michael Evans, Conal Early, David Quigley and Conor McCullough. Goals from Justin Stronge and Conor Doherty then sealed victory.

Early, Darragh Brownlee, Darragh Goodwin and Conor Cunningham were best for Carryduff with only Jason Heron, Jordan Kennedy, Niall Walsh and Dean McComb anywhere near their best for Killyleagh.

Killyleagh YC News

Killyleagh YC are taking a bus to Ballinamallard for Saturday’s Irish Cup third round tie. The bus will leave Cross Street at 9.45. Meanwhile, if you read elsewhere that John Murray was transferring to Downpatrick FC then I can confirm that he is not. John was tempted to move, but I am reliably informed that he was always likely to stay at The Showgrounds. Elsewhere, I gather that Dee Heron is in the process of transferring Ian Smyth from Kilmore Rec.

Killyleagh top again

Killyleagh YC 4 Wellington Rec 2

Dale Davidson and Barry Walsh carved up the visitors to send Killyleagh clear at the top of the Amateur League’s Premier Section.

The new central midfield partnership had manager Dee Heron singing their praises with Davidson scoring one and involved in the other three, while Walsh won the boss’ man of the match accolade.

Darts

15/11/2006

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

Legion 5 Carabelle 5

Carabelle went close to causing the biggest upset in years when they held Legion to a draw in Killyleagh.

Eamon Hagen gave the home side a flying start with a 128 finish in 18 darts only for Paddy Greenan (18 darts) to bring the sides level. The rest of the match went game for game as the visitors held on grimly.

Other winners for the home side were B. Cathcart (20 and 24 darts), A. Coulter (20 darts) and pairs winners Coulter and Cathcart with D. Cawood, L. Hagen (20 and 23 darts) and pairs winners D. Burns and P. Greenan and Hagen and Cawood. N. Brown hit a 180 maximum. Coulter won the 701 game.

Star player: Eamon Hagen.

Pool

08/11/2006

Pool round-up, Downpatrick League

Mirabelle 3 Legion 3

Gregory Hamilton beat Patricia Rogan in the last game to spare Mirabelle’s blushes when they were held to a draw by Legion.

Birthday boy Eamon Toner came back from the dead in his match to beat Bob Scott and Collie Wells picked up his first win in the campaign when he beat Tommy Rogan to give Mirabelle a 2-0 lead.

Legion stormed back into contention as Steven Strain beat Eric Ryan, Jim Houston beat Bill Reynolds and Don Walker beat Roy Matthews to give the visitors a 3-2 lead. However, Hamilton wasn’t found wanting when he beat Patricia Rogan in the crunch game.

Ballynahinch League

Davy’s Boys 3 International B 3

Davy’s Boys staged a remarkable fightback when they came from 3-0 down to snatch a draw in this top of the table clash.

A.J. McCullough beat Richard Orme, Richard Dickson beat Alan Patterson and Alan Ringland beat Brian Orme to give the Killyleagh side a 3-0 lead.

Back came Davy’s Boys and Chris Ross beat Trevor Ringland, Brian Young beat Duane Croskery and Gerald McGlew beat Johnny Kirk to leave it all square.

Darts

08/11/2006

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

Heights A 2 Legion 8

Killyleagh Legion never looked like losing this game against the Heights.

E. Hagen, S. Patterson, G. Rea, B. Cathcart (17 and 16 darts) and A. Coulter (23 darts) picked up wins in the singles for the visitors with E. Magee the home side’s sole winner.

G. Patterson and B. Cathcart, E. Hagen and G. Rea, and A. Coulter and S. Patterson won the doubles and D. Murphy won the 701 game.

Star player: B. Cathcart

Football

08/11/2006

Downpatrick Youth League

U-17 Cup

Killyleagh Boys 3 Celtic Bhoys 1

In a pulsating cup tie Killyleagh were 3-0 up before a vaunted Celtic side knew what hit them.

Goals from Jason Heron, Niall Walsh and Lewis Cranston gave Gavin Murray’s side a clear lead, but Celtic improved after the break and reduced the leeway with a well worked goal.

Killyleagh, who had star performers in Luke Turley, Jordan Kennedy, Andrew Gourley and Ciaran Morrison, closed up shop to secure their place in the next round.

Nice afternoon at last for Killyleagh

New Buildings 0 Killyleagh YC 2

Killyleagh manager Dee Heron was a happy man at the end as his understrength side cleared a potentially tricky first round assignment in the Intermediate Cup.

Heron was missing five of his first choice squad as they made the 90 mile journey to take on the Derry side.

Willie McIlroy settled YC nerves when he finished off a head back from Dominic McGreevy in the first half.

Goalkeeper Brian Burgess was a virtual spectator during the game, but with a lead of just one goal there was always a risk of Killyleagh getting caught on the counter-attack.

However, Barry Walsh ensured there would be no extra time or upset when he scored a stunning second in the second half to send Heron and the Killyleagh faithful home happy.

Sailing – Taken from the Down Recorder

01/11/2006

Strangford Lough 2007 is the target

As the 2006 sailing season winds down, preparations for the 2007 Strangford Lough Race Week are just getting underway.

2005 witnessed the inaugural Strangford Lough Race Week and in 2007 it will return over July 16-20 after the traditional Narrows Series.

With at least 200 boats expected to participate, this will make it the second biggest sailing week in Ireland after the well established Cork Week.

The epicentre of the event will be again at Killyleagh. Visitors will be able to enjoy ideal racing waters and the scenery that makes Strangford Lough the best kept secret in the boating world.

More information on this event can be found at www.slrw.org or contact Brian Corry at brian-corry@pobox.com

Football

01/11/2006

Killyleagh YC News

Killyleagh YC are taking a bus to Newbuildings on Saturday for a first round Intermediate Cup tie. The bus will leave Cross Street at 10am sharp and all support would be welcome as this competition is the only one Dee Heron hasn’t won.

Results

Daily Mirror Amateur League – Division 3A

Killyleagh YC II 4 S & Leisure II 1

Irish Cup

In the third round of the Irish Cup Killyleagh YC are set to play away at Ballinamallard. Dee Heron’s Killyleagh side will not fancy the long trip despite the fact that the Fermanagh side are currently lying bottom of the Irish League First Division.

After making a superb start to the season Killyleagh are in a bit of a slump. They had a disastrous October when they were dumped out of both the Steel and Sons and Border Cups.

Pool

01/11/2006

Ballynahinch Pool League

International B 4 International A 2

International B moved alongside Davy’s Boys at the top of the table following this win over their A side.

A.J. McCullough beat John Montgomery to give the B team an early lead, but this was quickly cancelled out by Patrick Rooney who beat Richard Dickson.

Andrew Murphy beat Peter Kelly to give the A team a 2-1 lead, but Duane Croskery beat Sean Quinn, Trevor Ringland beat Brian McAreavey and Alan Ringland beat Alan Taylor to give the B team a resounding victory.

Sailing

25/10/2006

Frostie Series ends at Whiterock

The last two races in the Agnew Seat Frostie Series were sailed at Strangford Lough Yacht Club on Saturday.

Results:

Race 9

Sonata: 1 Apache, Brian Corry; 2 Bach Lash, Phil Quinn; 3 Mr McGregor, Niall Eames.

PY: 1 Finola’s Wing, Messrs Galloway & Thompson (KYC); 2 Moonstone, Ian Bogie (SLYC); 3 Apache, Jonathan Gifford (QYC).

IRC: 1 Movistar-Bleu, Raymond Killops (KYC); 2 Raparee, Allan Boulter (SLYC); 3 Shindig, Brian McGimpsey (PSC).

Race 10

Sonata: 1 Mouse, Ian Smyth; 2 Intruder, Tom Patton; 3 Bach Lash.

PY: 1 Finola’s Wing, 2 Moonstone, 3 Tiger Lily, Raymond Beattie (KYC).

IRC: 1 Shindig, 2 Raparee.

Overall

Sonata: 1 Mr McGregor, 2 Mouse, 3 Apache.

PY: 1 Finola’s Wing; 2 Bravado, Robert McDowell (RCC); 3 Starflash, Tom Parker (SLYC).

IRC: 1 Amethyst, Tom & Dianne Andrews, SLYC; Movistar-Bleu; 3 Raparee.

Football

25/10/2006

Leckey leaves Killyleagh

Gordon Leckey, who has been Killyleagh YC’s leading goalscorer over the past 18 months, has apparently transferred to Knockbreda. The big striker has been a target of the South Belfast side for quite a while now and it appears that they have finally got their man.

October misery piles up for Dee

Killyleagh YC 1 Dunmurry Rec 3

It is proving to be an October to forget for Killyleagh after they crashed to a 3-1 defeat for the second successive week.

Pool

25/10/2006

Noraut Downpatrick Town Pool League

Legion 2 Hogan’s 4

Hogan’s were much too strong for Legion and had the points in the bag by the fifth game.

Gerard Jervis beat George Carberry and Gary Murphy beat Jim Houston to give Hogan’s a 2-0 lead. Don Walker then beat Colly Hughes to get the home side on the board.

It was all over bar the shouting when Kevin McCracken beat Stevie Strain and Mark Murphy beat Bob Scott. Patricia Rogan beat Matt Ford in the last game for the Legion’s second win of the night.

Sailing - taken from Down Recorder

18/10/2006

Andrews and Killops ready to battle for Frostie Series

The seventh and eighth races in the Agnew Seat Frostie Series were sailed at Strangford Lough Yacht Club on Saturday.

In the IRC Class Amethyst (Tom and Dianne Andrews) won both races, though only by seven seconds on corrected time in race 7 from Raymond Killops’ Movistar-Bleu. This has put Amethyst in a strong position to regain the trophy from Movistar-Bleu.

It was a good afternoon for both Finola’s Wing (Messrs Galloway & Thompson) and Tiger Lily (Raymond Beattie) in the PY class.

Both had first and third places though Robert McDowell’s Bravado still leads the class overall.

In the Sonata class honours were even on the day between Niall Eames’ Mr McGregor and Ian Smyth’s Mouse, both enjoying first and second places. In the overall series Mr McGregor leads Mouse and Apache (Messrs Corry & Morgan).

The final 2 races in the series are due to be sailed this Saturday at Whiterock.

RACE 7

IRC Class: 1 Amethyst, Tom & Dianne Andrews (SLYC), 2 Movistar-Bleu, Raymond Killops (KYC), 3 Raparee, Alan Boulter (SLYC)

PY Class: 1 Finola’s Wing, Messrs Galloway & Thompson (KYC), 2 Bravado, Robert McDowell (RCC), 3 Tiger Lily, Raymond Beattie (KYC)

Sonata class (all SLYC): 1 Mr McGregor, Niall Eames, 2 Mouse, Ian Smyth, 3 Thingummyjig, Peter Martin

RACE 8

IRC class: 1 Amethyst, 2 Movistar-Bleu, 3 Raparee

PY class: 1 Tiger Lily, 2 Straiddorn, James Heron (QYC), 3 Finola’s Wing

Sonata class: 1 Mouse, 2 Mr McGregor, 3 Intruder, Tom Patton

Football: Taken from the Down Recorder

18/10/2006

Downpatrick FC 3 Killyleagh YC 1

Downpatrick went into this match knowing that nothing less than a win would do if they were to establish their claim to a position near the top of the table.

With Amateur League kingpins Killyleagh sitting proudly at the top of the table it promised to be a tough encounter.

However, the match turned out to be a tame affair with the home side totally dominating the game and running out comfortable winners.

Pool: Taken from the Down Recorder

11/10/2006

Ballynahinch Pool League

International B 4 Century A 2

Any hopes Century had of causing an upset went out of the window in the first game when A. J. McCullough beat Martin McKinney.

Richard Dickson then beat Dave Gorman to give International a 2-0 lead. Sean Brannigan beat Alan Ringland to give Century some respite, but International took the next two games through Duane Croskery and Trevor Ringland.

Raymond Jess beat Johnny Kirk in the last game of the night for Century, but it was all over by then.

Other results

International 4 Ramery A 0

Fixtures

International B v Ross’s

Davy’s Boys v International A

Darts: Taken from the Down Recorder

11/10/2006

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

O’Toole’s 3 Legion 4

O’Toole’s took Legion all the way before falling over the final few hurdles.

E. Croskery and A. O’Toole took the first two games for the home side before Legion hit back with a win from G. Rea (20 darts).

D. O’Toole then gave his side a 3-1 lead, but strikes from Legion’s big three of B. Cathcart (17 and 18 darts), F. McMahon (16 darts) and A. Coulter (19 and 22 darts) gave Legion a hard earned victory.

Star player: B. Cathcart

Sailing - Taken from Down Recorder

04/10/2006

Tight Frostie racing at Whiterock

The third and fourth races in the Agnew Seat Frostie Series were sailed in a fresh south-easterly breeze at Strangford Lough Yacht Club on Saturday.

Tom and Dianne Andrews’ Amethyst won both races in the IRC class and now lead the series from Raymond Killops’ Movistar-Bleu.

The PY class is being keenly contested with less than three minutes separating the first five boats in the third race and Garth Henry’s Sequoia pipping Robert McDowell’s Bravado by just 26 seconds in the fourth race.

Niall Eames in Mr McGregor won both Sonata class races on Saturday and leads the series narrowly from Brian Corry and Peter Corry in Apache.

IRC (races 3 and 4: 1st Amethyst, Tom & Dianne Andrews (SLYC); 2nd Movistar-Bleu, Raymond Killops (KYC); 3rd Raparee, Alan Boulter (SLYC).

PY Race 3: 1st Finola’s Wing, Messrs Galloway & Thompson (KYC); 2nd Sequoia, Garth Henry (EDYC); 3rd Starflash, Tom Parker (SLYC).

PY Race 4: 1st Sequoia, Garth Henry (EDYC); 2nd Bravado, Robert McDowell (RCC); 3rd Apache, Jonathan Gifford (QYC).

Sonata Race 3: 1st Mr McGregor, Niall Eames; 2nd Thingummyjig, Peter Martin; 3rd Hi Note, Clyde Markwell.

Sonata Race 4: 1st Mr McGregor, Niall Eames; 2nd Mouse, Ian Smyth; 3rd Bach Lash, Phil Quinn.

Pool: Taken from the Down Recorder

04/10/2006

Ballynahinch Pool League

International 4 Century B 2

A new look International opened their league campaign with a hard earned away win against Century B.

Gary McMaster took the first for the home side when he beat Brian McKibben, but the Killyleagh side responded with three wins on the spin from John Montgomery, Brian McAreavey and Alan Taylor.

Steven Watson beat Shane Quinn in the penultimate leg for the home side, but Patrick Rooney picked up a win in the last game to secure maximum points for his side.

International B 4 Ramery B 2

International B are off and running after this impressive win over Ramery B.

A J McCullough and Richard Dickson took the first two games for the Killyleagh side before Paul Carville beat Alan Ringland to get Ramery B on the scoreboard.

International had no intention of relinquishing their advantage and Duane Croskery beat Tom Hanna and Trevor Ringland beat Peter Clarke to secure the points stayed in Killyleagh. Niall McMullan beat Jim Kirk in the last.

Football - taken from Down Recorder

04/10/2006

U-15 League

Killyleagh 4 Ardglass 3

Ardglass were left wondering how they ever lost this game with Killyleagh. John Hynds’ side did well in front of goals, but strikes from Chris Armstrong (2) and Liam Curran weren’t enough as Killyleagh retaliated with stunners from Scott Grieves (2), Gary O’Prey and a wonder goal from Kieran Sullivan.

Best for Ardglass were Chris Armstrong, Kieran Mallaghan and Dean Duffy with Adam McClurg, Ryan Williams, Shane Walsh and Scott Grieves the stars for Killyleagh.

U-17 League

Killyleagh 1 Ardglass 0

Killyleagh had to work hard for victory against Ardglass and had Dean McComb to thank for the only goal of the game.

Ardglass defended like demons, but Peter Mulhall’s side were unable to hold out as Killyleagh held on for victory.

0Daniel Rea, Andrew Gourley, Jordan Kennedy, Jason Heron, Niall Walsh and Jonathan Sharvin were best for a hard working Killyleagh side.

Local pair get call-up

Killyleagh’s Trevor Carson, who plays for Sunderland and Saintfield’s Michael Carvill, who is with Charlton Athletic, have both been named in Mal Donaghy’s Northern Ireland U-19 squad for this week’s European Championship qualifiers against Romania and Georgia.

Killyleagh stay top despite lacklustre display at home

Killyleagh YC 3 Islandmagee 1

Another three points for Killyleagh to keep them top of the Premier Section. But Dee Heron’s side made heavy work of disposing of the side currently rooted to the bottom of the league table.

There was a sombre start to proceedings at The Showgrounds on Saturday as players from both teams observed a minute’s silence in memory of Annalee Young, as a tribute to YC striker Neil Young.

Killyleagh spurned a number of good chances and it was two minutes before the interval before they finally made the breakthrough. Centre half Dominic McGreevy was the man on target.

All seemed to be going according to script in the early stages of the second half, but a misplaced pass and misunderstanding in midfield led to an opening which Islandmagee gratefully accepted for the equaliser.

Within minutes Killyleagh were back in the lead. Dale Davidson was the creator when he cracked the offside trap and laid the ball back for Hugh Ross to smash in his third goal in as many games and give Killyleagh a 2-1 lead.

Sub Gordon Leckey provided the insurance goal just before the end, but Killyleagh know they will face more difficult games than this before the year is out.

Killyleagh second string angry after letting three-goal lead slip

Rathfern Rangers II 5 Killyleagh YC II 4

Killyleagh YC seconds manager Paul Sharvin was furious after his side lost this controversial game despite leading 4-1 at one stage.

Early goals from John Murray (2) and a cracker from Derek Armitage gave Killyleagh a 3-1 first half lead and well on their way to three points.

When Murray completed his hat-trick at the start of the second half the visitors looked home and hosed.

However, the referee, who hadn’t been appointed to take charge of the game, awarded Rathfern two penalties inside the space of 30 seconds to give the home side a lifeline.

To make matters worse the referee then sent off Mark Murray and Gavin Murray was carried off after receiving a hefty tackle.

The home side could do no wrong and they hit a controversial winner in the last few minutes of the game.

Killyleagh have lodged an official complaint to the Amateur League in a bid to getting this result overturned.

Darts: Taken from the Down Recorder

04/10/2006

Hawk Plastering East Down Darts League

Killyleagh Legion 4 Paddy Kelly’s 3

This was a cracker of a match with 40 x 100s and over before Legion came back from 3-2 down to snatch victory with Francie McMahon doing the business with a winning leg in 13 darts.

F. Hanna threw a 21 darter (119 shoot-out, 20, treble 19, double tops) for Paddy Kelly’s, but the Legion were just too strong in the end.

Winners for the home side were B. Cathcart (17 & 18 darts), N. Brown (22 & 25 darts), A. Coulter (19 & 25 darts) and F. McMahon (13 darts). I. McLaughlin (22 darts), F. Hanna (21 & 17 darts) and B. Lowery won for Paddy Kelly’s.

Football

26/09/2006

Killyleagh caught out by Breda

Knockbreda II’s 1 Killyleagh II’s 0

Killyleagh registered their first league loss of the season crashing out on a one goal margin despite dominating for large portions of the game.

Killyleagh had no less than seven clear cut chances in the first half, which should have seen them romp home with a decisive win. But no matter what they attempted, the elusive goal never came.

Two minutes into play a Charlie Holland throw found ex-Knockbreda player Ross Williams whose shot was saved by the keeper and put out for a corner.

On five minutes Williams had a 25 yard free. With the keeper beaten the ball rebounded off the upright and came out to Gavin Murray who sent it just wide.

A Daryl Heaney free from inside the Killyleagh half found the head of Sydney Montgomery. The Knockbreda keeper was forced to make a great save and put the ball out for a corner.

A great individual effort by Williams on 15 minutes forced the on-form home keeper into another super save.

Williams found the ball on the left and danced his way around three defenders before rifling at the Knockbreda goal.

A cross-field pass from the Knockbreda right back to the left back was disposed by Sydney Montgomery who ran half the pitch. Again the keeper pulled off a great save from the short range effort.

Before the half concluded there were further missed chances by Derek Armitage and Peter Kelly in a half which saw Knockbreda create no chances.

With only 20 seconds of the second half gone Knockbreda scored the winner. A long ball down the left hand side was sent over the top of the Killyleagh defence and crossed in to the edge of the box where it was dispatched past goalkeeper Alan Young.

Five minutes later Killyleagh were thrown into disarray as Young had to come off after twisting his knee.

Chasing the lead and minus the influential Young, Killyleagh threw everything at Knockbreda but couldn’t get the equaliser.

taken from Down Democrat