Dublin's new hurling manager, Niall Ó Ceallacháin, began his tenure with a resounding 14-point victory over Antrim. The win was marked by a strong defensive performance that limited Antrim to just six points from play.
Niall Ó Ceallacháin 's dream week culminated in a resounding victory as his tenure as Dublin 's hurling manager began with a convincing 14-point triumph over Antrim . The victory was particularly pleasing for Ó Ceallacháin as his defense held Antrim to a mere six points from play. David Lucey, Iain Ó hEithir, and Paddy Dunleavy were all making their debuts at the back, while new captain Chris Crummey seamlessly slotted in at No. 6, leading the line with his customary drive.
Dublin will now travel to Mullingar to face Westmeath in round two on February 9th, the same day that Antrim will journey to Tullamore.The Saffrons, missing ACL victim Conal Cunning and lacking his attacking prowess, faced a formidable Dublin side that was also without several key players. Eoghan O’Donnell, who has switched to the footballers this season, was absent, along with seasoned campaigners Danny Sutcliffe, Ronan Hayes, last year's captain Paddy Smyth, and the entire Na Fianna contingent. Despite these absences, Dublin displayed their dominance throughout the match. James McNaughton shouldered the scoring burden for Antrim, mainly from frees. Paddy Burke and Niall McKenna had positive moments for Antrim, but they were constantly under pressure and never posed a genuine threat to Dublin's victory.John Hetherton, Dublin's powerful full forward who made a return to the team, struck two points, while O’Sullivan continued his impressive form, splitting the posts consistently throughout the second half. The new Dublin management team, led by Ó Ceallacháin, will be delighted with this comprehensive victory, which sets a strong foundation for their campaign. The influx of new players into the squad appears to have had a positive impact, injecting fresh energy and talent into the team.
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