Waterford SHC Round 1 in brief

De La Salle 3-16 Mount Sion 1-13
De La Salle began their championship campaign in style on Friday evening as they took control of this game from an early stage. Paudie Nevin and Jake Dillon billowed the net to establish a 2-8 to 0-6 half time lead with Jack Kennedy also prominent. Dillon’s second green flag after the interval wrapped up the tie. Martin O’Neill and Ken McGrath battled valiantly in attack for Mount Sion with the current county selector netting a late consolation goal.

Passage 1-13 Ballyduff Upper 0-15

A strong first half performance was enough for Passage to withstand a late Ballyduff rally on Friday evening. Eoin Kelly’s goal and some good point taking from Owen Connors and Conor Carey left them 1-11 to 0-8 ahead by half time. A succession of Brendan Hannon frees brought Ballyduff back into contention but they fell narrowly short.

Fourmilewater 3-12 Roanmore 0-7
This game was done and dusted only 20 minutes in as Fourmile raced into a double digit lead after Shane Ryan and Jamie Barron both found the net. Shane Walsh added a third early in second period to see off a disappointing Roanmore challenge.

Ballygunner 0-17 Abbeyside 0-12
In the absence of Pauric Mahony, Stephen Power stepped up to the plate on Saturday evening to strike over twelve points against a battling Abbeyside. The holders led by 0-10 to 0-7 at the break with Mark Gorman keeping the Villagers in touch. Abbeyside were awarded a penalty in the opening minute of the second half but Richie Foley’s effort was blocked on the line.

Lismore 1-20 Dungarvan 1-17

The Shanahan brothers finished with a total of 1-16 between them to keep 14 man Dungarvan at bay in an entertaining clash at Fraher Field. Lismore looked comfortable until Gavin Crotty rifled home a low shot with a minute remaining. Maurice Shanahan responded with a glorious ground stroke in injury time to seal the win.

Tallow 2-16 Dunhill 1-13
First half goals from Thomas Ryan and Evan Sheehan helped to get last year’s runners-up off the mark on Sunday evening. Eamonn Murphy and Shane Casey impressed for newly promoted Dunhill but they ran out of steam in the final quarter.