31/10/2026
Cork Schoolboys League
UNDER 15 GARY COMERFORD PREMIER LEAGUE
Leeside United 1–1 Ringmahon Rangers
A dramatic 71st-minute equaliser from Bryon O’Shaughnessy ensured Ringmahon Rangers maintained their unbeaten record in the Gary Comerford Premier League today.
Ringmahon started brightly and created several excellent opportunities to take the lead but were unable to find the breakthrough. We continued to dominate possession and create chances throughout the opening half, but credit must go to Leeside, who defended brilliantly and looked dangerous on the counterattack whenever the opportunity presented itself.
The sides went in level at 0–0 at half-time. While slightly disappointing from Ringmahon’s perspective, the boys regrouped and came out with real purpose in the second half, creating further opportunities and coming desperately close to breaking the deadlock on several occasions.
Against the run of play, Leeside took the lead with 25 minutes remaining, converting a penalty into the bottom-right corner.
Ringmahon responded by throwing everything into getting back on level terms. We hit both the post and the crossbar and continued to press, but Leeside’s determination and dogged defending made life extremely difficult.
However, the boys never gave up, and their persistence was finally rewarded in the 88th minute when Bryon O’Shaughnessy found the net with a dramatic equaliser to rescue a valuable point.
It is important to give Leeside enormous credit. Having lost 10–0 to Ringmahon previously, to come back and earn a 1–1 draw is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the players, their coaches and the work they have put in.
On another day, Ringmahon might have come away with another couple of goals, but we take nothing away from Leeside, who thoroughly deserve credit for their performance.
Ringmahon now move to 19 points from a possible 21, maintaining their unbeaten league record.
The boys take a break from league action next week as we turn our attention to the National Cup Third Round, where we welcome Midleton A to Ringmahon Park.
Well done, boys. Keep working hard, keep believing and we’ll go again next week! 🔴⚫