Portarlington delivered a dominant and strong performance in the second round of the U13A football championship against O'Dempseys, winning convincingly with a final score line of 6-13 to 1-08.

The team displayed exceptional discipline, focus, and control from start to finish. An early goal from Rory O’Dwyer set the tone and the boys maintained relentless pressure throughout preventing O’Dempseys from making any significant impact.

This commanding display not only highlighted their dominance and maturity on the field but also emphasised their potential for further success.

Next round away to Ballylinan on 10th July.

Back row: Ryan Murphy, Ian Wardrop, Luke Quinn, Finn Doody, Aiden O’Reilly (1-05), Cian Intharaphan, Tristan Gallagher, Patrick Emerson (2-05), Callum Walsh (0-01), Luke Dunne (0-01) and Noah McCluskey

Front: Mathiu Hopkins, Sami Hyland (1-00), Rory O’Dwyer (2-01), Sean Connolly Horan, Cian Twomey, Jake Fitzpatrick, Caelin Melia and Cian Whelan.