Holders stay in power

Derry SHC Final/Kevin Lynch's 2-17 Banagher 1-11: Kevin Lynch's retained their Derry SH title at Celtic Park yesterday afternoon…

Derry SHC Final/Kevin Lynch's 2-17 Banagher 1-11:Kevin Lynch's retained their Derry SH title at Celtic Park yesterday afternoon with an emphatic performance. Liam Hinphey dominant at centrefield and Geoffrey McGonigle's goal from a 21-metre free saw the holders lead 1-8 to 0-2 at the break, and by the 42nd minute they led 1-14 to 0-3. Banagher's goal came from PJ McCloskey but substitute Feidhlim Kelly pounced for the second goal for Kevin Lynch's.

SCORERS: Kevin Lynch's: G McGonigle (1-5, four frees), F McGuigan (0-4), C McKeever (0-4, two cuts), F Kelly (1-0), M Craig, L Hinphey, Kevin Hinphey, Kieran Hinphey (0-1 each).

Banagher: Gary Biggs (0-4, two frees), PJ McCloskey (1-1), P O'Kane (0-2), C O'Neill, Gregory Biggs, C McCullagh, M Lynch (0-1 each).