This weekend, the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship heats up with two pivotal matches, both of which will be broadcast live on KCLR.
The first game at 5:00 PM sees the defending champions, Mount Leinster Rangers, taking on Naomh Eoin. Following that, at 6:30 PM, St. Mullins will clash with Bagenalstown Gaels in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
For Bagenalstown Gaels, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Along with Naomh Eoin, they have a clear path to securing a spot in the semi-finals if they manage to secure a win. This would effectively eliminate Ballinkillen, who will be watching the outcomes closely, hoping for a slip-up from either team.
Bagenalstown Gaels’ journey in this championship has been a roller-coaster. They started strong with a victory, but consecutive losses have put them in a precarious position. Their recent defeat to Ballinkillen was disappointing, but it was their heavy loss to Mount Leinster Rangers that has caused the most concern among fans and analysts alike.
Eddie Scally, the manager of Bagenalstown Gaels, spoke candidly to KCLR about the challenges his team faces ahead of their crucial match against St. Mullins. “We’re under no illusions,” Scally stated. “The monumental performance it’s going to take from us to get a win in that game. But that’s what we’re striving to get.”
Scally emphasized the need for significant improvement following last week’s disappointing performance. “We weren’t happy. None of us were happy with how we performed last weekend. So look, we’ll be giving it our very best. And hopefully, we might be able to get it over the line, but it’s going to take a huge effort because we know St. Mullins are going very well at the moment.”
Listeners can follow the live commentary and updates on KCLR, supported by Ray Whelan LTD. This weekend’s matches are set to be decisive in shaping the final stages of the championship, with fans eagerly anticipating every moment of the action.
