Dunboyne got their Junior Championship up and running in Batterstown this evening, against near neighbours Drumree in a hotly contested affair.

Played in perfect dry conditions, Liam Callanan got the first St. Peters point, followed by a pair of Neil Hackett frees.

In a low scoring first half, with both defences on top, Conor Murphy hit 3 fine points in a row, to cancel out an early Drumree goal.

The half drew to a close with another Hack free, leaving the sides level at the break.

H.T. Score : St. Peters 0 - 7 : Drumree 1 - 4.

The second half continued in real championship spirit, scores hard got. Conor Gilmartin gave an exhibition at midfield, covering every blade of grass & winning some vital frees.

Hack nailed 5 frees in a row, followed by a Conor Murphy & Ronan Conheady point. St. Peters were 3 points to the good with 10 mins left, before a Drumree goal levelled matters.

Drumree went a point up, the ever reliant Hack levelled it from a free, before Drumree went a point in front again with time now up.

Dunboyne now fighting for their lives, won a free 80 yards out. You've guessed it, Hack split the posts for a desevered draw & his tenth score of the night. Not bad for an ould lad still celebrating since Sunday, Tipp's famous win!!!

Full Time Score : St. Peters 0 - 16 : Drumree 2 - 10.

St. Peters: Liam Davis, Conor Rohan, Conor Deering, Oisin O Dwyer, Mark Delaney, Ger Murphy, Jason Nolan (Capt) Conor Gilmartin, Liam Callanan 0 - 1, Timmy O Connor, Conor Murphy 0 - 4, Ronan Conheady 0 - 1, Neil Hackett 0 - 10 (10 frees), Cillian Murphy.

Subs: Darragh Callanan, Ben Madigan, Joe Cregan, Luke Loftus for Liam Callanan, Simon O Keeffe for Oisin O Dwyer, Shane Moran for Ger Murphy, Eoghan Pearl for Mark Delaney, Brian Kennedy, Michael O Grady for Cillian Murphy, Darren Dunne.

Next outing is August 8th v Kildalkey in Baconstown.