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Results from the 4 person classic are as follows: 1 Colm Meagher (12), Peter Donnelly (10), Adrian O’Neill (8), Michael O’Draighneain (13) Kinsale 104 points; 2 Seamus O’Connor (17), Martin Holohan (10), Mary Brophy (22), Breda Phelan (15) 103 points; 3 Eamonn Breen (12), John Brennan (15), Gary Kirby (16) Kilkenny, Con Delaney (14) Abbeyleix 103 points; 4 Mick Daly (14), Shay Kennedy (12), Martin Brennan G (13), John Kelly (13) 101 points b9; 5 Eddie Kenny (12), Tony Carr (17), John O’Driscoll (18), Aoife Carr (32).

Clonmore 1-8

Ballinkillen 0-17

For the second year in a row, Clonmore will contest the intermediate football championship final after they overcame the Fighting Cocks by 2-5 to 0-10 in an epic battle on Saturday last in Dr Cullen Park.

Clonmore and Kilbride supporters were left constantly on the edge of their seats in Dr Cullen Park in last Sunday’s intermediate county final. The game ended in a draw which seemed inevitable as the teams were level five times in total during the encounter. On the whole, the game was point for point and goal for goal.

Kilbride 1-9, Clonmore 1-6

It was generally felt that the Mayo u21s would not be prevented from winning their fourth Connacht title in a row at Markievicz Park last Saturday evening, having disposed of the two big heavy weights; Galway and Roscommon in earlier rounds. After 15 minutes of the match in Sligo it was very evident that Sligo were in the ‘also ran’ category! It was only a question of the margin of victory, and as it transpired Mayo ran out very comfortably on a final score line that flattered them a little. In fairness to Sligo they battled bravely right to the end, but they just didn’t have anything like the quality of players that Mayo possessed. Mayo scored 3-11 from play over the 60 or so minutes of the game and right from the throw in it was evident that management had their troops focused on the task at hand. Unfortunately, from a spectator point of view, this match didn’t represent great value for money as Sligo really had no answer to the slick mobility of the opposition. This Mayo team have already provided sufficient entertainment in two brilliant performances against Galway and Roscommon. It was difficult enough to select a man of the match as practically every Mayo player had his moments. Billy Fitzpatrick who had this task for Mid West Radio selected Jason Doherty, and it would be hard to disagree with him as Jason has improved with every outing so far this year and is playing with great confidence and authority. Aidan O’ Shea has been very good at every level this year and I thought that he in particular produced a flawless display from start to finish last Saturday. Kevin McLoughlin is another who has caught the eye and having watched him up close on three occasions I have to say this guy is the real deal. He kicked a magnificent point off his left foot from the left wing in the first half that was as fine a score as you will witness this year. Cathal Carolan got through his customary truck load of toil in another performance of relentless intensity. Tom Parsons has returned to the form that we witnessed a year or two ago and there must surely be no one doubting his talent at this stage. Eoghan Reilly, son of Tom (Monaghan and Castlebar) is another I would suggest can step up to the next level. His labour is rarely high profile (most defenders fall into this category) but he just toils away selflessly, always alert to imminent danger like a smart defender should be. I mentioned last week the immense contribution of Noel Connelly, Pat Holmes, and Mícheál Collins who have managed Mayo u21s for the last four years. They deserve a lot of credit for producing a team that are always well drilled, well disciplined, and keen to play the game as it is meant to be played.

A lecturer in the GMIT school of hotel and catering has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Panel of Chefs of Ireland.

Dublin-based band Caruso take to the stage in Athlone’s intimate Passionfruit Theatre next Friday January 23.

Two students from Athlone IT have received awards in a national film competition for college students, aimed at highlighting young people’s attitudes to alcohol and promoting responsible drinking.