With the heavy downfalls over the bank holiday weekend, it looked like this match might not go ahead, but the pitch was in great shape up in the club for this encounter. Its 3 years since these teams last met and both put in a fine display of hurling. Lucan started off slow again but were soon on the scoreboard with Daire Reid putting in a great display in the forward line. By the end of the match Daire had scored 2 2 good going from this young man. Shaun Keegan was busy again producing some great points from awkward angles. The wind was against Lucan and Ballinteer were holding Lucan at bay up till near half time, but the backs Zach Meade, Paul Murtagh and Ryan Hyland were rock solid, with Thomas Dempsey ably holding forth between the posts . David Grudzinkas keeping his goal tally up with a poachers goal. Alex Bourke in midfield has been improving with each game, his athleticism stands to him in getting first to the ball in one on one situations. Half time Lucan 3 7 to Ballinteer 1 5.