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Killarney Celtic’s five-goal display clinches Jimmy Falvey Memorial Youths Shield title

With the teams scoreless at half time, Celtic were a transformed side after the break and hit Iveragh United for five goals

Action from Killarney Celtic versus Iveragh United in the Jimmy Falvey Memorial Youths Shield final at Mounthawk Park. Photo by Mark O'Sullivan

Mike Rice
Kerryman

JIMMY FALVEY MEMORIAL YOUTHS SHIELD FINAL

Iveragh United 0

Killarney Celtic 5

Killarney Celtic emerged victorious in the KDL Jimmy Falvey Memorial Youths Shield final, securing a resounding 5-0 victory over Iveragh United at Mounthawk Park on Saturday evening.

Despite Celtic's assertive start, dominating possession, they encountered a resolute Iveragh United defence that proved difficult to unlock in the opening half. Iveragh themselves carved out several promising scoring opportunities, but crucial final passes consistently went astray in the attacking third.

When Celtic managed to breach the Iveragh defence, they found goalkeeper Sean Griffin in inspired form, pulling off a string of excellent saves to keep the scoreline blank. As a result, the first half concluded without a goal for either side.

The Killarney Celtic team before their game against Iveragh United in the Jimmy Falvey Perpetual Youth Shield Final

The second half witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum as Killarney Celtic returned with renewed intensity. A barrage of unanswered goals swiftly put the game beyond Iveragh's reach. Liam Hennigan and Joshue Williams each bagged a brace, while Mark Looney added another to seal a comfortable 5-0 triumph for Celtic.

KILLARNEY CELTIC: Pierce Moynihan, Sean Collins, Jake Darn, Jack O’Grady, Killian Murphy, Mark Looney, Cillian Coffey, Odhran O’Shea, Nando Dominique, Liam Hennigan, Joshue Williams. Subs: Darragh Moynihan, Luca Noves.

IVERAGH UNITED: Sean Griffin, Cathal O’Driscoll, Matthew O’Sullivan, Sean Quirke, Ryan Courtney, Ramin Klan, Marc O’Connor, Liam Conway, Adam Nazzan, Alex Kelly. Subs: Liam Behan, Zach O’Driscoll, Aaron O’Connor, Dominic Courtney.

Referee: Guy Djamen