The U-14 hurlers of Castlebar Mitchell's booked their place as Mayo's representatives in Division 2 of the All-Ireland Feile na nGael championships in Cork in June with this spirited and hard grafted win over Tooreen at Ballyheane Hurling Grounds on Saturday last. In the fifteen minute a half game, scores were hard to come by as defences were on top, but a Michael Cloone pointed free in extra time was enough to help the Mitchell's to the title.

An early goal in the second minute from full forward Luke McGrath gave Castlebar the perfect start, but pointed replies from Michael Morley, Ciaran Charlton and Niall Freeman pulled Tooreen right back into contention before half time. The second half saw a series of missed chances by both sides aswell as some resolute defending especially from Tooreen defenders Mark Waldron, Iarla Carty and Conor Henry, as the East Mayo lads just held on for a draw at 0-3 to 1-0.

Extra time of five minutes a half was then played with the only score recorded in extra time coming from Castlebars Michael Cloone. This was enough to see his side through, eventhough Tooreen drove forward late-on looking for a winner, but were denied on numerous occasions by Castlebar goalkeeper John Cotter.

After the game, John Hopkins - Secretary of the Mayo Hurling Board - presented the Feile na nGael Shield to Stephen FitzGerald, captain of the successful Castlebar team.

Castlebar: John Cotter; James Lowe, Liam Williams, Mike O'Donnell; Padraig Condon, Stephen Fitzgerald, Marty Gallagher; Phillip Redmond, Niall McCarney; Vincent O'Brien, Fergal Durkin, Darren McTighe; Michael Cloone(0-1), Luke McGrath, Cillian Cox. Sub: Richard O'Dea.

Tooreen: Richard Crinnegan; Paul Freeley, Keith Jordan, Stephen Keane; Iarla Carty, Mark Waldron, Conor Henry; Ciaran Charlton(0-1), Michael Morley(0-1); Niall Freeman (0-1), Paul Lawless, Stephen Kilkenny; Brendan Harrison, Michael Schlingerman, Stephen Cummins. Subs: Conor Prendergast, Andrew Carroll. Ref: Gerry Kilbride (Ballyhaunis).