CARBERY took a lot of positives from their second game in the Premier 1 U15 Hurling League.

Up against a highly-rated Ballincollig team – the Mid Cork club won the county U14 title last year – Carbery trailed 3-6 to 0-9 at the break in Newcestown. Jack Allen and Oisín McCabe, who combined for 1-11, were Carbery’s main scoring threats.

While Ballincollig led 4-11 to 0-11 at the three-quarter stage, late goals by Jack Allen and sub Daniel Cronin were a just reward for Carbery’s efforts. Ballincollig won 4-13 to 2-11.

Next up for Carbery are Glen Rovers away this Thursday evening, May 14th.

Carbery: Eoghan Holland (Sam Maguires); Eoin Bourke (Ahán Gaels), Seán Evans (Newcestown). Killian O'Sullivan (Bantry Blues); Tadhg Kelly (Newcestown), Calvin O'Brien (Bantry Blues), Tadhg Hickey (Newcestown); Aidan Morgan (Newcestown), Jack Twomey (Newcestown); Alan Minehane (St Colum's), Oisín McCabe (Owen Gaels, 0-5, 2f, 1 65), Jack Hegarty (St James); Mac Dara O'Mahony (Newcestown), Jack Allen (Newcestown, 1-6, 1-5f), Brehon O'Mahony (St James).

Subs: Ben Twohig (O'Donovan Rossa) for Alan Minehane, Luke Barry (Newcestown) for Jack Hegarty, Dylan Barry (Bantry Blues) for Tadhg Kelly, Matthew Hayes (Clonakilty) for Seán Evans, Noah O'Neill Desmond (St Mary's) for Mac Dara O'Mahony, Daniel Cronin (Kilbrittain, 1-0) for Brehon O'Mahony, Paddy Calnan (St James) for Eoghan Holland (inj).