Boden reach Minor ‘A’ Final

THE Ballyboden St Enda’s Minor Hurling Team are set to play in the Minor ‘A’ Championship Final this coming weekend with the game taking place on Sunday Morning at O’Toole Park.

Boden reached the semi final stage after a hugely impressive performance against Raheny, after extra time winning by a 3-16 to 1-20 scoreline.

While Boden had started the game well, a goal for Raheny flipped the game on its head.

With the match approaching its conclusion and with Raheny with a noticeable lead it looked as though the side were down and out before a last minute goal and point managed to drag the game to extra time.

It was a true team performance that got them over the line in that extra time period but standout performances include the likes of Peter Cashin, Bobby Cummins, Daithi Grant and Cillian Doyle with Ernesto Tennant coming up with a goal to drag Boden ahead, a lead that they would hold on to for the remainder of the contest.

Manager Collie Durkin touched on the semi final.

“It was a huge sense of relief, really felt for the Raheny lads because I’ve been in their shoes before.

‘Their coach is a great guy and we consoled them at the end.

‘They didn’t begrudge us the win either and we’re delighted to be in the final now to face our good friends and neighbours Kilmacud Crokes.”

Crokes reached the final after a comprehensive victory against St Vincent’s in the other semi final.

The two sides have already played each other this season in the league campaign but with  significant numbers of players missing for both Boden and for Crokes, neither team will be taking much stock in that previous game.

Durkin also touched on the ambitions of the side which had been laid out at the start of the year.

“When we met in January, I told the squad our goal was to be playing in the Championship final in November.

‘We’ve reached that goal, it would be amazing to finish it off by getting over the line. If it doesn’t happen though, the year has still been a massive success.

These lads will never forget 2026. At my age I wish I could go back!It’s a very special age group.

‘These lads have given me absolutely everything. They owe me nothing, they’ve given every ounce of blood, sweat and effort. I couldn’t ask for more.”

Durkin also wished to thank members of the club who had offered huge support for the team over the last year.

John Kirwan, John Ryan, Martin Durkin and Tim Sweeney have all played pivotal roles in supporting the team throughout 2026.

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