The minor boys got their playoff chances back on track this evening as they welcomed league leaders Eastern Harps to Connolly Park this evening.

Bursting out of the blocks, the Gaels scored 6 points in a row. Eastern Harps eventually got into gear when they converted a well worked point from far out, and Gaels returned the favour just minutes later. The game kicked into life ten minutes before half time when Harps well struck free kick hit the crossbar, then the back of the net, leaving just four points between the teams. Callum Tonry responded with a rocket from 20 yards out, beating the Harps keeper. A further two points before half time lengthened lead for the Gaels to 1-10 to 1-1.

The second half began with a series of big hits, and strong challenges as the physicality went up a level. The visitors matched the Gaels point for point in the second half, before Kevin Quigley wrapped up the game with a well taken goal with ten minutes to go.

After a couple of disappointing results over the last two weeks, this was a welcomed team performance and result. The lads worked tirelessly in defense and their discipline showed, keeping the visitors to six scores. Patient, yet ruthless in attack and increased physicality in midfield were welcomed traits to this always improving squad.

The boys have one game left in the league which will be decisive in deciding how their league campaign finishes. They are away to Shamrock Gaels which will be played after the Leaving Certificate.

Team: Diarmuid O’Grady, Vinnie Harte, Jack Foley, Tony Fox(0-1), Roland Anderson (Blood Sub Diarmuid Harte), Jamie Callaghan, Roan Conneely, James Duffy(c)(0-1), Callum Tonry(1-0), Bryan McPartland, Derek Lynch(1-0), Stephen Fallon(0-7), Kevin Quigley(0-3), Ross Trill(0-1), Aaron Walsh(0-1). Subs: Darragh Mahon, Jordan McGuinn, Byron Doherty.