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St Eunan’s and Setanta share the spoils in Letterkenny

St Eunan’s 2-19

Setanta 5-10

St Eunan’s and Setanta shared the spoils at the end of a thrilling Hurling Championship encounter at O’Donnell Park on Friday evening.

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St Eunan’s commenced proceedings well and landed two goals in the first 10 minites through Peter Kelly and Russell Forde.

However Setanta hit four majors of their own in Act One. with Oisin Marley (2), Gerard Gilmore and Josh Cronolly McGee finding the net to help the visitors into a three-point interval lead.

Half-time St Eunan’s 2-8-4-5 Setanta

The Letterkenny men began the second stanza with purpose and they quickly got back on level terms.

As the half progressed, Chris McAuley’s side continued to impress and points through the likes of Russell Forde, Peter Kelly, Ryan Hilferty and Brian MacIntyre saw them take a three-point advantage.

As we entered the closing stages, Setanta continued to battle and a superb goal from Josh Cronolly McGee got the away side back into the game.

Neither side were able to find a decisive winner in the final moments and they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils at the end of an enthralling contest.

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