Kerry Lady Footballers prove too strong for Waterford

Kerry’s lady footballers duly qualified for the All Ireland Ladies Football quarter finals with a nine point win in Birr over Waterford on Saturday last. Playing with the aid of a strong breeze, Waterford got down to business immediately when a long diagonal foot pass from Lauren Mc Gregor to Caoimhe McGrath was quickly fed into Gráinne Kenneally and the Ballyduff girl had no hesitation and despatched the ball to the Kerry net after only 29 seconds to give Waterford a dream start. Kerry opened their account in the 3^rd minute with a point from Laura Rodgers and points in quick succession from Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh and Laura Rodgers tied the game up after 6 minutes of play. Waterford were having difficulty in creating scoring chances at this stage as Kerry were deploying two sweepers in an attempt to starve the inside forward line of possession.

Maria Delahunty put Waterford in front with a pointed free in the 9^th minute, when Kerry goalkeeper Edel Murphy was penalised for delaying the kick out. Sarah Houlihan opened her account with a brace of points in the 11^th and 12^th minutes to put Kerry back in front before Róisín Tobin levelled matters with a well taken score in the 13^th minute. Kerry edged in front with a free from Sarah Houlihan on 14 minutes, but this was quickly cancelled out when Maria Delahunty kicked a great point from 30 metres out following some excellent inter-play by the Waterford forwards.

Kerry’s crucial first-half score, a goal came from midfielder and former captain Bernie Breen, who was on hand to slot the ball home from close range after an extremely patient build-up. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh provided the killer pass and Breen stayed cool to side-step a defender and find the net in the 17^th minute, to put Kerry three points in front. Waterford hit back and it took an incredible double save by Edel Murphy to prevent Caoimhe McGrath and then Gráinne Kenneally from scoring what would have been a vital Waterford goal. Maria Delahunty expertly pointed the resulting 45 with ease, but it was scant reward for the Waterford efforts. Delahunty narrowed the gap to the bare minimum with a free in the 20^th minute but 3 quick unanswered points courtesy of Lorraine Scanlon, Jane Lynch and Sarah Houlihan left Kerry four ahead with 24 minutes gone in the half. It could have been more as Katie Hannon made a wonderful save from Kerry’s number 10 Laura Rodgers in the 25^th minute. Waterford came back and added two points, which could on another day ended up as goals, from Róisín Tobin in the 27^th minute and Lauren Mc Gregor on the stroke of half time to leave the Kingdom with their noses in front at half time on a score-line Kerry 1-9 Waterford 1-7.

Kerry opened the second half with an added intensity and four points in quick succession from player of the match Sarah Houlihan and one from midfielder Bernie Breen left Waterford with a mountain to climb, seven points down after only nine minutes of the second half. Waterford’s task got even harder a minute later when Emma Sherwood goaled from close range to leave ten between them. Lorrainne Scanlon and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh added salt to the Waterford wounds with points in the 11^th and 12^th minutes.

Waterford, however never gave up, a strong run by Gráinne Kenneally resulted in her been taken down in the square and captain for the day Katie Hannon came up from her goalkeeping position to despatch the ball to the net for Waterford’s second goal in the 13^th minute. Kerry’s reply was strong and decisive, a point from Laura Rodgers and a goal from Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh following a point blank save by Waterford goalie Katie Hannon left Kerry 13 points to the good in the 16^th minute. Waterford kept fighting Maria Delahunty kicked over another point and the Kerry post was hit for the third time in the game. Sarah Houlihan kicked her 9^th point of the match for Kerry. Sub Nicola Fennell kicked another point for Waterford with 6 minutes to go and Maria Delahunty and Kerry sub Andrea Murphy exchanged points in the closing minutes to leave the final score Kerry 3-19 Waterford 3-10.

Kerry now move on to play Monaghan in the quarter finals in two weeks time, while the Waterford girls exit the championship. After the match Kerry manager Alan O Neill was fulsome in his praise for the Waterford efforts stating that the Déise girls give his team two good battles in the championship and the “rub of the green” favoured Kerry in the match. Waterford manager Pat Sullivan was disappointed with the result but was delighted that Waterford had put in some excellent performances during the year against top class opposition. He was delighted that Waterford won the league and would be playing at a higher level in the league next year. He was happy with the level of development over the year and confident with hard work in the winter the team would continue to show progress.

Scorers for Waterford: G Kenneally 2-0, K. Hannon(1-0pen) M Delahunty 0-6 (3f, 1 45), R Tobin 0-2, L McGregor & N Fennell 0-1 each.

Scorers for Kerry: S Houlihan 0-9 (2f), L Ní Mhuircheartaigh 1-2, B Breen 1-1, E Sherwood 1-0, L Rogers 0-3, L Scanlon 0-2, J Lynch & A Murphy 0-1 each.

WATERFORD: K Hannon; L Wall, M McGrath, M Dunford; A Mullaney, M Wall, H Power; K McGrath, C McGrath; E Murray, M Delahunty, R Tobin; L McGregor, G Kenneally, A Wall.

Subs: K Murray for McGregor (39), S Dunphy for Mullaney (42), N Fennell for K McGrath (50), C Hurley for L Wall (54), C Fennell for Power (60).

KERRY: E Murphy; A O’Connell, A Desmond, K O’Sullivan; D Hallissey, C Kelly, E Lynch; B Breen, E Sherwood; L Rogers, L Scanlon, J Lynch; S Houlihan, A Brosnan, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh.

Subs: A Galvin for Brosnan (39), A Leonard for E Lynch (48), C Buckley for J Lynch (54), A Murphy for Rogers (54), C O’Sullivan for Houlihan (54).

Referee: M Kenny (Mayo).

Waterford Lady Footballers face Kerry in All Ireland series

After their stunning win over hotly fancied Armagh in the TG4 All Ireland senior championship in Clane two weeks ago, Waterford ladies hope to take another notable scalp when they face up to Munster finalists Kerry in the next round of the competition. This will be the counties second meeting in competitive action this season with the girls from the Kingdom coming out victors in the Munster round-robin series of games on a score-line of Kerry 1-14 Waterford 1-7.This game was played in Brosna Co Kerry in June and both teams have been in action once in the championship since then, Waterford had that wonderful win over Armagh and Kerry were defeated by Cork in the Munster Final.

In the previous game between the teams Waterford were over-reliant on Maria Delahunty for scores, she kicked all of her teams seven points with a goal by Michelle Ryan being the only other contribution on the score board by a Waterford player. Normal service has been restored with a better distribution of scores against Armagh with Aileen Wall, Sinead Ryan and Caoimhe McGrath ending up on the scorers list as well as Maria Delahunty and Michelle Ryan.

Kerry are a very strong side who would have ambitions of winning the All Ireland this year and have many marquee players. Bernie Breen, Sarah Houlihan and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh are top class players as is All Star defender Aislinn Desmond. Kerry reached the semi-final of Division 1 of the LIDL league where they were narrowly defeated by Galway. They play a nice brand of football and move the ball quickly from defence to attack. Waterford play a very skilful type of football also and pride themselves in having a high work rate and a determination to help each other out at all times. Katie Hannon in goal is the first line of defence and is assured and inspires confidence in her team mates. In the back line Mairéad and Linda Wall along with Michelle McGrath, Louise Ryan and Megan Dunford are hard-working and set up numerous attacks. Karen McGrath, Hannah Power and Emma Murray work tirelessly up and down the field to ensure quality possession for the forwards. Up front Aileen Wall and Maria Delahunty top scored against Armagh with a total of 2-10 between them with many of these scores being made by the incisive running and support play of the other forwards around them notably Grainne Kenneally, Michelle Ryan, Lauren Mc Gregor and Caoimhe McGrath who was making a welcome return to inter- county action after a long lay-off due to injury.

Saturday’s game looks to be intriguing, on paper Kerry are the hottest of favourites to win, but Waterford have the capabilities to make life tough for the Kingdom and take a second notable scalp in the Senior championship. Throw-in in Birr on Saturday next 6^th is at 3:45 with Mel Kenny from Mayo in charge of proceedings and the game is part of a double header with Cavan and Laois featuring in the first game at 2:00.

Lismore prove to strong for Cappoquin in Senior Camogie Championship

Lismore Senior Camogie Team played their first round of the 2016 Championship in Lismore GAA Field on Saturday evening last July 23rd V Cappoquin where they overcame Cappoquin on a score line of Lismore 3-16 Cappoquin 0-08. The girls will play the second round on Saturday August 6th away to Gall Tir.

Minor Championship

The Lismore minor team played Modeligo in the first round of the minor Championship on Tuesday of last week July 19th in the BCS field where Modeligo had a comprehensive victory over our girls. 

U16 Championship

The U16 girls played Modeligo yesterday (Tuesday) in Modeligo result not known at the time of going to press.

Used Clothes Collection

Lismore Camogie Club will be  holding their annual used clothes collection in mid September so anyone who are doing a wardrobe clear out please keep us in mind. Contact Mary Russell 086 3326128 or Jojo Tobin 087 2063880 to arrange drop off or collection of used clothing.

Camogie Camp

Following on from the very successful camp that Waterford Camogie Board held at Easter with 50 girls taking part, they have decided to run two camps in two venues for the summer. August 9th and 10th in Carriganore and August 16th and 17th in Abbeyside Gaa

Camp is for girls from 8 years to 14 years

Great Fun, Expert Coaches and new skills

Time 10 Am to 2pm

Cost €20

Please contact our club secretary Marie for Application Form and details (085)1164249

Waterford take on Limerick in Under 16 Championship

Best of luck to the Under 16s who take on Limerick on Sunday next in the final round of the Under 16A championship in Limerick.  Throw in at 2.30pm.  Venue to be confirmed 

Adult Club Championship Round 1 Results:

Senior Club Championship

Lismore 3-16   Cappoquin  0-08

St. Annes 2-04  Gailltir    1-11

Lismore and Gailltir joint on the leader board with two points each.

Junior Club Championship

Ferrybank  0-04    Portlaw 1-04

Next Round of the Championship will take place on the 7^th of August.  The intermediate Championship will also commence this week. 

Under 12A and C Finals

Congratulations to Gailltir who beat Portlaw in a very competitive match in Fraher field last Saturday. This is Gailltir fifth time in a round winning Under 12A.

Congratulations to Cappoquin who beat Brickeys Rangers in the Under 12C final.

Under 14A Final

Well done to Gailltir who beat Modeligo in the Under 14A final on a scoreline of 5-06 to 2-03. This was a fantastic game.  Both teams are to be commended on a great game.  Thanks to Kill GAA for the use of their grounds.

Camogie Summer Camps:

Waterford Camogie will hold two Summer Camps in August.  On August 9^th and August 10^th the camp will take place in the WIT Sport Campus Carrignore from 10am to 2pm. On August 16^th and August 17^th our second camp will take place in Abbeyside-10am to 2pm. Price for one camp is  E20 or two camps it is E35.  The camps are for girls from 8yrs old to 14yrs old.   All are welcome.  Places are filling fast so please book early to avoid disappointment. For more detail please Contact Kathleen Egan on 087 6415485 or contact your local club.

Waterford Camogie Office

Waterford camogie Office is open every  Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm.  Our office is located in Dungarvan Nissan.  If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us you can do so by contacting Lynsey Tutty on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474.  You will also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Waterford lady footballers overcome Armagh

Waterford lady footballers got their TG4 All Ireland Championship up and running, with a well deserved win over a fancied Armagh side in Clane on Saturday last. Playing into a slight wind in the first half, the Deise girls got the best possible start , when a free floated in  from Maria Delahunty was palmed to the net by Michelle Ryan after only 30 seconds of play. Immediately from the kick-out Aileen Wall pointed and Maria Delahunty put five between the teams in the 4^th minute with a pointed free. Armagh opened their account with an Aimee Mackin point in the 8^th minute but this was quickly cancelled out by another Aileen Wall point in the 9^th minute.

Waterford at this stage were playing a high pressure game and pressure on the kick out from Anna Carr in the Armagh goal resulted in possession for Caoimhe Mc Grath and the Abbeyside girl made no mistake to bury the ball in the bottom of the net to leave Waterford 8 points up after 10 minutes. It could have been much worse for the Orchard County as their goalie came to their rescue in the 12^th minute with a wonderful point-blank save from Lauren Mc Gregor to deny Waterford a third goal.

Armagh came back into the game and three points in quick succession, two from Aimee Mackin and one from mid-fielder Caroline O Hanlon left five points between the sides after 18 minutes. A brilliant move out of defence resulted in Lauren Mc Gregor and Aileen Wall playing a one-two and the Ballymac girl buried the ball past a hapless Anna Carr in the Armagh goal to leave the score Waterford 3-3 Armagh 0-4 after 20 minutes. Kelly Mallon added a point from a free to cut the deficit in the 21^st minute. In the 22^nd minute Waterford mid-fielder Karen Mc Grath was harshly sin-binned for a very innocuous challenge, Caroline O Hanlon from the resulting free set up Catherine Morley for a point but Michelle Ryan quickly cancelled this out with an effort from 30 yards out. Caroline O Hanlon who was by now settling into mid-field in the absence of Karen Mc Grath helped herself to an Armagh point in the 27^th minute but true to form Waterford countered and Aileen Wall finished off a move that she had started herself with a wonderful point in the 29^th minute. Waterford got a let off in the last play of the first half when Aimee Mackin’s goal bound rocket smacked off the crossbar and rebounded into the grateful arms of a Waterford defender as referee Niall Mc Cormack blew the half time whistle with Waterford well in command on the score-line 3-5 to 0-7.

Any doubts that Waterford could keep the relentless pace that they had displayed in the first half were quickly dispelled as the Déise scored four points in the first four minutes of the second half with three from Maria Delahunty and a great effort from Michelle Ryan before the Armagh girls opened their second half account with a point from half back Sharon Reel in the 5^th minute. Armagh then hit their purple patch with three unanswered points courtesy of Aimee Mackin, Aoibhinn Henderson and Bláithín Mackin followed by a goal from corner forward Aimee Mackin in the 13^th minute to leave only four points between the teams in what was turning into a pulsating contest. Aileen Wall steadied the ship with an important point in the 15^th minute and three substitutions and a number of astute positional switches by manager Pat Sullivan gave Waterford fresh legs and an impetus to kick on for victory.

Maria Delahunty kicked her fifth point of the match with a fine effort after brilliant team play in the 17^th minute and substitute Sinead Ryan got in on the scoring act with a point of her own in the 21^st minute. Catherine Marley scored a point for Armagh in the 22^nd minute but the Waterford reply was instant a sixth point from Maria Delahunty. Armagh to their credit were never prepared to give up and it took a great save from Waterford goalie Katie Hannon to keep them out in the 24^thminute. Waterford attacked again and a run through the middle by Mairéad Wall, off-loaded the ball to her sister Linda who found the third member of the Wall family with a superb pass inside the defence, Aileen made no mistake to put the ball in the net and bring the Waterford tally to 4 goals and 13 points in the 26^th minute.

Armagh won the kick-out and hoisted a high ball into the full forward line where Caroline O Hanlon was quickest to react and score a goal. Aimee Mackin added a point in the last minute but these were mere consolation scores for Armagh. Referee Niall Mc Cormack blew the final whistle to leave Waterford well deserved winners on the score line of Waterford 4-13 Armagh 2-13. Waterford now move on to the next round of the All Ireland series where they meet Kerry on Saturday 6^th August at a venue to be decided

Scorers for Waterford: A Wall 2-4, M Delahunty 0-6 (4f), M Ryan 1-2, C McGrath 1-0, S Ryan 0-1.

Scorers for Armagh: A Mackin 1-6 (0-2f), C O’Hanlon 1-2, S Reel, B Mackin, K Mallon (f), A Henderson & C Marley 0-1 each.

WATERFORD: K Hannon; M Wall, M McGrath, L Wall; L Ryan, M Dunford, H Power, K McGrath, E Murray; G Kenneally, M Delahunty, C McGrath; A Wall, M Ryan, L McGregor.

Subs: K Murray for C McGrath (44), S Ryan for McGregor (48), A Mullaney for L Ryan (49), N Fennell for Kenneally (56), R Tobin for M Ryan (60).

ARMAGH: A Carr; C Morgan, C McCambridge, M Tennyson; S Reel, F McKenna, M Sheridan; N Marley, C O’Hanlon; B Mackin, K Mallon, N Coleman; C Marley, S Finnegan, A Mackin.

Subs: S Marley for Morgan (36), A Henderson for B Mackin (39).

Referee: N McCormack (Laois)

A Busy time ahead for Lismore Camogie

Our U12's have completed the 2016 League and have played against De La Salle, Gall Tir, Portlaw, St. Annes and Modeligo. These girls showed great account of themselves competing in the "A" Division of this competition even tho' that they didn't reach the finals. The girls recorded wins over St. Annes and De La Salle. Well done to all for their great commitment over the Blitz division and the League and thanks to Mentor Jojo Tobin for her time.

U16 Championship

Our U16's have recommenced their 2016 compaign after a break for the state exams in June. The girls played An Rinn on Tuesday of last week and recorded a comprehensive victory over the Gaelteacht girls. This was the second win for the girls as they had a tough victory over Clonea prior to the exams. The girls will play in the next round of the competiton on Tuesday July 26th away to Modeligo.

U18 Championship

The U18 championship started yesterday Tuesday and Lismore were down to play Modeligo in Lismore. result next week.

Senior Championship

The Lismore senior Championship campaign begins this Saturday 23rd in Lismore at 6.30pm in BCS field where the girls will take on Cappoquin.

Junior Championship

The Junior League also starts next week where Lismore will play away to Clonea on Monday.

Club Gear Orders now being Taken

Lismore Camogie club are now taking orders for half zip tops the same as those that the feile girls got this year.

Masita are doing a special offer 

Child sizes up to 12 years with club crest and initials €25
Adult sizes from 13/14 years with club crest and initials €31

T-shirts the same as those that the Feile girls got with club crest also available 

Child sizes up to 12 years with club crest and Initials €20

Adult sizes from 13/14 years with club crest and initials €25 Orders with payment to be with either Trish o’Keeffe 086 8533097 or  Mary Russell 086 3326128 By Friday  July 22nd to avail of this special offer limited stock only first come first served

Used Clothes Collection

Lismore Camogie Club will be  holding their annual used clothes collection in mid September so anyone who are doing a wardrobe clear out please keep us in mind. Contact Mary Russell 086 3326128 or Jojo Tobin 087 2063880 to arrange drop off or collection of used clothing.

Camogie Camp

Following on from the very successful camp that Waterford Camogie Board held at Easter with 50 girls taking part, they have decided to run two camps in two venues for the summer. August 9th and 10th in Carriganore and August 16th and 17th in Abbeyside Gaa

Camp is for girls from 8 years to 14 years. Great Fun, Expert Coaches and new skills
Time 10 Am to 2pm Cost €20

Please contact our club secretary Marie for Application Form and details (085)1164249

Waterford Minor Ladies Footballers hopes dashed by Roscommon

Connacht champions Roscommon ended our minor team’s dreams of All Ireland success when they defeated the Deise girls by two points on a final score line of Roscommon 3-7 Waterford 1-11.

Played in blustery conditions in Mc Donagh Park Nenagh on Saturday last, Waterford got off to a great start with a point from corner forward Aoife Murray in the 4^th minute. This was followed by a brilliant passing movement started by Kate McGrath in midfield who transferred the ball quickly to Emma Murray who fed it to the full forward Ciara Hurley and the Dungarvan girl made no mistake beating the Roscommon goalie for a wonderful goal in the 8^th minute. The game was then held up for a lengthy period as Roscommon half back Niamh Feeney had to be stretchered off. Roscommon opened their account with a point in the 20^th minute by Rachel Fitzmaurice followed by another pointed free by the same girl one minute later.

The game was held up again as Ciara Hurley was injured and required attention in the 20^th minute. Referee Jason Mullins had no hesitation in awarding a yellow card for the incident leaving Roscommon with 14 players for the rest of the first half. This seemed to galvanise the western girls into action two points in quick succession by Meaveen Greene and Sinead Farrell left the minimum between the teams. Katie Murray stretched the lead to two for Waterford before Rachel Fitzmaurice made it all square with a brace of points. Aoife Murray and Ciara Hurley put Waterford ahead with half time looming but the Deise girls were rocked when full forward Niamh Shanagher finished the ball to the net to leave Roscommon ahead by a point 1-6 to 1-5 at the half time break.

Roscommon got a great start in the second half when Niamh Shanagher was first to react to a great save by Waterford goalkeeper Jess Fitzgerald and finished the ball to the net for her and Roscommon’s second goal. Waterford to their credit refused to give up and quickly cancelled out that goal with three points in quick succession courtesy of Ciara Hurley(two) and Katie Murray. Waterford levelled matters when Ciara Hurley kicked her fourth point of the match in the 12^th minute. Roscommon went back in front with a point from centre forward Rachel Fitzmaurice with 8 minutes remaining. Substitute Heather Payne made her mark for the Rossies in the 24^th minute with a goal that was to prove to be the killer blow to leave three points between the teams.

Waterford fought back and a minute later Hannah Power who surged up the field kicked a wonderful point Chloe Fennell gave Waterford hope with a point with time running out. Waterford attacked incessantly and were camped in front of the Roscommon goal but the goal that they craved just wouldn’t come due to excellent defending and a slice of luck for the Roscommon girls. Jason Mullins blew the final whistle to leave two points between the teams agony for Waterford and ecstasy for Roscommon who now go forward to an All Ireland final date against Meath in two weeks time.

Waterford Seniors face Armagh in All Ireland series

Waterford seniors open their campaign in the All Ireland series of matches with a tough encounter against Armagh in Clane Co Kildare on Saturday next. In the draw which took place in Croke Park on Wednesday last Waterford were the second team out of the hat and so have to play a preliminary round. Waterford’s opponents Armagh were well beaten in the Ulster semi final by Monaghan on a score line of Monaghan 3-17 Armagh 2-4. This score line was a surprise to many as Armagh were very competitive in the  LIDL league Division 1  and controversially missed out on a semi final place losing to Cork in their final game. Armagh are a star studded team with Aimee Mackin and Caroline O Hanlon their stand out players. Waterford and Armagh have met in recent times in an All Ireland and a league final and the result has always been close.

Waterford have prepared well for this game having been very competitive in the Munster championship and winning the league after a replay with Tipperary. Waterford have many stars of their own from Katie Hannon in goal all the way up the field with five members of the team of the League Aileen Mairead and Linda Wall, Gráinne Kenneally and Maria Delahunty featuring. It will be a tough match Armagh with new manager, former inter-county star Ronan Clarke will be well prepared but Waterford under the watchful eye of manager Pat Sullivan are ready for anything the Orchard County will throw at them. It will be a titanic struggle, with both teams willing to give their all, Waterford have what it takes to win but it is going to take 100% concentration and determination to get over the winning line. Throw-in, in Clane is at 2:00 on Saturday next.

Dungarvan take Adult 11-a side Division 2 title

Played in very warm conditions on Sunday last, Dungarvan took the 11-a side title when they overcame Comeragh Rangers B with a hard working display and some excellent score taking. Dungarvan set down a marker early on with a brace of early goals to take a lead that they would not give up and were well in control by half time leading on a score line of 2-8 to 1-3. Comeragh Rangers opened the second half brightly with two points but it was Dungarvan’s ability to find the net at the right moments that put the game beyond a game Comeragh team. In the second half Dungarvan added 4 goals and 10 point to their tally to leave them worthy winners on a final score line of Dungarvan 6-18 Comeragh Rangers B 2-7.

Adult championship Round-up

Our adult championship is now well up and running with a number of games played over the weekend. Comeragh Rangers got their senior campaign off to a good start with an easy win over a depleted Ballyduff side. In the intermediate championship St Pats came out victorious over St Anne’s while Abbeyside had a narrow win over Clashmore. In the Junior A championship Na Déise got their campaign up and running with a win over Kilrossanty Brickey Rangers.

St Pats and Ballymacarbry take under 14 titles

St Pats and Ballymacarbry both won county under 14 titles in Fraher Field on Wednesday night last when they defeated Comeragh Rangers and Stradbally respectively in their finals. In the D final St Pats proved the old saying true that goals win matches when they put six past Comeragh Rangers to take the title on a score line of St Pats 6-2 Comeragh Rangers 1-8. In the A final this turned out to be an epic match with a very high standard of football being played. Stradbally got off to a dream start with 2 goals and 2 points on the scoreboard before Ballymac registered their first score. However the girls from the Nire valley worked their way back into the game and by half –time had levelled up matters on a score line of 3 goals and 2 points each. The second half was an epic struggle with scores at a premium, both defences performed heroically as the play ebbed and flowed. A goal for Ballymac mid way through the second half was to prove vital as it gave them the lead for the first time. Despite the valiant efforts of the Stradbally girls, Ballymac had their noses in front when the final whistle blew and ended up victorious on a final score-line Ballymacarbry 4-5 Stradbally 3-5 in an enthralling encounter. Well done to all four teams and their mentors on the night who served up a feast of excellent football.