The U12 Development Team kicked off their season with a home tie against Carrickmarcoss. This young aughs team is made up of players from the U11 & U10 grade. The work over the winter time showed great dividends with the team settling down early and kicked some nice scores. The second half saw the Faughs continue to move the ball impressively, while they worked very hard for each other when the Carrick team had possession. When the final whistle had gone, the Faughs had run out worthy winners. Best for the Development team were Paudie Heavin, Shane Morris, Padraic Bolger & Jodie McQuillan.
The U12 Senior Team also got their year off the mark with a very hard earned victory over a big Carrick side. With the breeze at their backs in the first half the young Blayney team lead by 5 points at half time. Carrick came out of the starting blocks very quickly in the second half and mid-way through half led by one point. This Blayney team like all the Clubs Juvenile Teams have great determination, with Senan O’Brien leading the defence. Conor Mulligan and Conall McHugh started to get on top in midfield and a great score by Caleb McArdle pushed the Faughs back in front. On the kick out Ian Kindlon won a good ball which he passed to Conor Mulligan who knocked it over the bar for a two point victory. Best on the day for the Senior Team was Ian Kindlon, Senan O’Brien and Conor Mulligan.
