Specsavers County U16 Ladies Football Finals
'A' CHAMPIONSHIP Final
Moycarkey-Borris 3-8
Boherlahan Dualla 0-8
A magnificent performance by Moycarkey Borris saw them add the County Under 16 'A' Tipperary Ladies Football title to add to their U16 A Camogie title.
Boherlahan were first off the mark with an Emer Dwan point. However, Moycarkey replied from Ciara Shelly and dominated much of the play for the first quarter and were 0-4 to 0-1 up by the first water-break.
Moycarkey were unlucky not to have put more daylight between the sides but for the heroism of Caoilinn Casey who pulled off four vital goal saves. Eventually Mia O’Meara found a way past Casey to put Moycarkey six points to the good. Boherlahan fought back and trailed 1-4 to 0-3 at half time.
Boherlahan were in the ascendency and tagged on three unanswered points on the resumption, all coming from the boot of Anna Murphy. Moycarkey were finding it difficult to find their rhythm. Midfielder Sarah Corcoran led the charge first with a point and then soloed up field and sent the ball to the back of the net. Taking advantage of a now shell shocked Boherlahan defence Ciara Shelly tightened their grip when she also found the back of the net less than a minute later. There was still time for Boherlahan however Moycarkey’s Molly O’Dwyer played a starring role when she denied an Emer Dwan penalty in the 48th minute. Dwan did however get add a point, however, Moycarkey tagged on three further points to seal a famous victory.
Moycarkey-Borris: Molly O’Dwyer, Ellen Maher, Caoimhe Fitzgibbon, Kate O’Keeffe, Clodagh Dunphy, Caitlin Shelly, Aimee Slattery, Kate Ralph (0-1), Sarah Corcoran (1-3), Alisha Kearney, Rachel Ralph, Lucy Callanan (0-1), Mia O’Meara (1-0), Ciara Shelly (1-2), Aoife Shelly. Subs used: Jane Corcoran (0-1), Aedin Johnston, Emily Carroll.
Boherlahan-Dualla: Caoilinn Casey, Rachel Ryan Aoife Bourke, Andrea Quirke, Paula Quirke, Emma Horgan, Clodagh Ryan, Kate Ferncombe, Emer Dwan (0-3), Molly Gilmartin Sophie Maher, Danielle Ryan, Orla Ryan, Anna Murphy (0-5), Hannah Downey. Subs used: Maia O’Sullivan, Aoibheann Casey, Ciara Moloney.
A' Plate Final
Templemore 3-5
Holycross/Ballycahill 1-8
An injury time goal by substitute Aoife Bergin sealed the U16 'A' Plate Final victory for Templemore over Holycross/Ballycahill in New Inn on Saturday.
After a slow opening twenty minutes, in which just a single score was recorded with a point from Templemore’s Caithlyn Treacy, a point by Holycross’s Sarah Bell in the 20th minute was followed quickly by an Ellen Ryan goal. Holycross’s lead was shortlived though and Erica Mullen levelled with a goal as the lead switched between the sides up until half time when the score read, Holycross 1-4 Templemore 1-3.
Holycross started from where they left off and tacked on two further points from Issy Carr and Elana McGrath before Templemore’s Katie Bourke goaled to level the scores again. The sides remained level at the second water break with a point either way from Sarah Quinlan and Tara Hoare. On the resumption Erica Mullen put Templemore back in front with a point but Ellen Ryan levelled the scores again. Holycross were battling hard and had a number of goal chances which they failed to convert. However Templemore proved to be more lethal up front and an injury time goal by substitute Aoife Bergin wrapped up the game for Templemore.
Templemore: Ruth Johnston, Anna Dunne, Molly Meagher, Mai Marnell, Ciara Kennedy, Tara Hoare (0-1), Anna Finn, Kate Bergin, Orlaith Treacy, Shona McBride (0-1), Katie Bourke (1-1), Caithlyn Treacy (0-1), Leah Feehan, Molly Nevin, Erica Mullen (1-1). Subs used Grace Hennessy, Aoife Bergin (1-0), Stephanie Treacy
Holycross/Ballycahill: Aisling Craddock, Amber Bannon, Niamh Craddock, Aoife O’Reilly, Michelle Dwan, Louise McGrath, Meabh Ryan, Issy Carr (0-1), Sarah Bell (0-1), Elana McGrath (0-1), Sarah Quinlan (0-2), Ciara Cahill, Ellen Ryan (1-1), Kate O’Mahoney, Kate Carr (0-2).
'B' Championship Final
Moyle Rovers 5-14
Galtee Rovers 3-2
Moyle Rovers were crowned the U16 'B' champions on Sunday as they defeated Galtee Rovers at Ballporeen.
From the throw-in, Moyle Rovers laid siege on the Galtee's goal and had notched up 1-6 with scores from Eabha Dolan (0-3), Ava Wall (1-1), Hazel Brennad and Ellie Franklin (1 each) by the first waterbreak. On resumption they continued their relentless attack and despite the best efforts of Charlotte Flynn had racked up a 3-8 with a brace of goals from Aedin McCormack to 0-0, lead at midway.
Galtees started the second half brightly scoring 2-1 through Jenny Ryan and goals from Anna Phelan and Maeve O’Callaghan and were unfortunate to have a third goal disallowed also. However, Moyle Rovers reasserted their dominance and with another Eabha Dolan point and a third Aedin McCormack goal. Ailise Grogan replied with another point before Moyle Rovers substitute Aoife Colwell added a goal. Galtee did manage a third goal through Maeve O’Callaghan but it was too little too late.
Moyle Rovers: Rebecca Acheson Dennehy, Aedin Prout, Holly Prout, Isabelle Hoare, Ellie Franklin (0-2), Mia Cahalane, Sarah Luttrell, Aedin McCormack (3-1), Caoimhe Keeley, Marguerite Buckley, Eabha Dolan (0-7), Emily Drohan, Hazel Brennan (0-2), Ava Wall (1-2). Subs used: Aoife Colwell (1-0), Aine Phelan, Laura Golden, Mia Dowling, Lucy O’Brien.
Galtee Rovers: Charlotte Flynn, Keeva Bailey Moloney, Niamh Hayes, Anna Murphy, Katelyn O’Dwyer, Grace O’Shea, Grace Hayes, Anna Keane, Molly Crowe, Anna Phelan (1-0) Maeve O’Callaghan (2-0), Alyanna Hogan, Aoibheann O’Dwyer, Jenny Ryan (0-1), Ailise Grogan (0-1). Subs used: Lily O’Gorman, Jessie Nugent, Aoife Grogan, Ella O’Donnell.
'B' Plate Final
Cahir 5-10
Cappawhite 3-7
Cahir were crowned U16 'B' Plate winners when they over came a hard working Cappawhite on Sunday in Ballyporeen.
The game was barely live when Cahir’s Siobhan Reidy found the back of the net. Cahir pushed on from there and by the first waterbreak were 2-2 to 0-0 in front. On the resumption, Cahir were first off the mark again and with a Katie O’Connor point followed quickly by two more goals from Kate Lonergan and Elsie O’Neill.
It wasn’t until the 20th minute that Danielle Ryan finally got Cappa on the scoreboard with a point from a free. Cahir continued to tack on points before Cappa earned a penalty which Danielle Ryan duly sent to the back of the net, leaving the half time score at Cahir 4-6 Cappawhite 1-1.
On the resumption Cappawhite still had the numerical advantage and were driving at the Cahir defence and were rewarded for their efforts with a second penalty which again Danielle Ryan converted. Back from the sinbin, Leah Flannery was quick to make her mark with a point from a free followed by a goal. Cappawhite, to their credit, battled on with points from Danielle Ryan, Shauna Heffernan and Lucy Heffernan and a late third penalty by Danielle Ryan put a gloss on the scoreline.
Cahir: Lucy Caplice, Emma Browne, Katie Murphy, Eire Grace, Aine Cleary, Caoimhe Grace, Emma O’Brien (0-1), Emily Kirby, Leah Flannery (1-3), Kate Lonergan (1-0), Katie O’Connor (1-3), Jessica Davis, Elsie O’Neill (1-3), Siobhan Reidy (1-0), Emma Kiely. Sub used: Thia Butler Kelly
Cappawhite: Zoe Ryan, Molly Barry, Molly Ryan (B), Idamae Loughman, Aine O’Dwyer, Sinead O’Brien, Aine Ryan, Shannon O’Grady, Danielle Ryan (3-5), Jennifer Heffernan, Shauna Heffernan (0-1), Aoibhin White, Libbie Quinn, Grainne Ryan, Kaleigh Gammell. Subs used: Lucy Heffernan (0-1), Aibhe Ryan, Katie Ryan (C).
'C' Championship Final
Thurles Sarsfieds 8-9
Mullinahone 4-11
A dramatic final quarter saw Thurles Sarsfields secure the U16 'C' Championship on Sunday as they defeated Mullinahone in Littleton.
The final fifteen minutes saw Sarsfields step up a gear. The sides were all square Sarsfields 5-5 to Mullinahone’s 3-11 at the second water break but they went on scoring spree after the resumption to out-score their opponents 4-4 to 1-0 to secure the title.
There had been nothing between the sides throughout with Mullinahone leading at half time 2-9 to 4-2. However, in the final quarter hour Sarsfields turned the game on its head to run out convincing winners.
Thurles Sarsfields: Sarah Eiffe, Gillian Aherne, Aoibhe Gleeson, Isobelle Griffin, Leanna Coppinger, Lucy Purcell, Rebecca O’Mara, Chloe Byrne, Caoimhe Stakelum, Martina Creedon, Maria Ralph, Sophie Burke, Alina Keogh, Chloe Shorley, Muireann Scanlon. Subs: Lucia Delaney, Laragh Griffin, Kate Stakelum, Ava O’Dwyer, Saoirse Barrett, Aine McElgunn, Ava Geoghegan, Kaelinn Rossiter and Millie Hill
Mullinahone: Edel Hayes, Annie Dunne, Megan Clarke, Mary Dunne, Sophie Direen, Aoife O’Brien, Lauren Moore, Denise Foley, Katie Egan, Rachel O’Meara, Leanna Gahan, Holly McGowan, Alice Keogh, Keelin Vaughan, Rosa White. Subs: Katie McGowan, Jasmine Crowe, Annie Carey, Philomena Gillman, Jennifer Altamimi.
'C' Plate Final
St. Patrick’s 6-10
Aherlow 1-8
St. Patrick’s were in top form as they defeated Aherlow in the U16 'C' Plate Final in Duneske, Cahir on Saturday.
Dominating the game from beginning to end St. Pat’s were 5-6 to 0-3 in front at the break. Aherlow fought hard throughout but St. Pat’s were just too strong and finally won by seventeen points.
St. Patrick's: Laura Butler, Katie Power, Claire O’Brien, Anna O’Dwyer, Sarah Byrne, Erin Moroney, Sarah Boland, Olga Maher, Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Karol Ryan, Sophie O’Brien, Clodagh Horan, Aoife O’Brien, Clodagh Foley, Ailish Ryan. Subs: Emily Fox, Faye Noonan, Orlaith McGrath, Raghnaigh Morrissey, Mia Danaher, Lexi Hendrickson
Aherlow: Emma Hennebry, Molly Fahey, Aoife O’Shea, Aoife Colbert, Ellen Moriarty, Nessa O’Sullivan, Muireann Reardon, Sinead Blackburn, Ella Jane Karns, Caitlin Moriarty, Megan Fahey, Aoife McCarthy, Kate O’Shea, Roisin Carew, Eidhe O’Connor. Subs: Caoileann Grogan, Cloghue Sheehan, Caitlin Compton, Suzie Hassett, Saoirse Handrahan, Kathyrn Richardson, Aoife Ryan Henebry, Alisha Hassett.
‘D’ CHAMPIONSHIP Final
Clerihan 6-9
Golden-Kilfeacle 1-2
Clerihan had a comprehensive victory over Golden Kilfeacle in the U16 'D' Championship Final in Solohead on Sunday.
Clerihan were quickest out of the blocks and had racked up a 3-4 to Golden’s 0-1 by half time. Golden battled hard but Clerihan had the upper hand throughout and ran out undisputed winners.
Clerihan: Lily Fitzgerald, Doireann Kinsella, Jessica Moloney, Zara McCarthy, Emily Mae Ryan, Eimear Heafey, Amy O’Donnell, Thea O’Leary, Erin McMahon, Leah O’Brien, Hazel Conway, Laoiseach Kinsella, Nicole Moloney, Lauryn O’Flynn, Keelin McCarthy. Subs Julie King, Jess Beckett, Aela Ni Cheallaigh, Aoibheann Griffin, Katie Fitzsimmons, Heather Doyle.
Golden-Kilfeacle: Holly O'Grady, Caitlynn Murphy, Annessa Moore, Ellie Crowe, Lauren Dalton, Ava Adcock, Aoife White, Ellen Browne, Gemma Hayes, Olivia Leamy, Aibhe Dwyer, Abbie Morey, Nicole Griffin, Aisling Keane, Hannah Butler. Subs: Leanne Stockil, Eimear Crowe, Ciara McCarthy, Clara Brosnan
'D' Plate Final
Rockwell Rovers 5-19
Fethard 0-1
A strong Rockwell Rovers performance saw them overwhelm Fethard in the U16 'D' Plate Final on Saturday in Sean Treacy Park.
Rockwell Rovers stamped their authority all over this game from beginning to end registering 2-12 and keeping Fethard scoreless in the firsthalf. On the resumption, Rockwell Rovers continued their dominance only allowing Fethard through for a single point while adding 3-7 of their own. To their credit Fethard never gave up and battled hard throughout but as the saying goes it just wasn’t their day.
Rockwell Rovers: Kate Hennessy, Ella Heaney, Emily McNamara, Maggie Blake, Margaret McGrath, Niamh Marnane, Grace O’Dwyer, Ciara Fitzpatrick, Anna O’Donogue, Ciara Collins, Cara Hennessy, Nessa Moloney, Ciara Mohally, Lucy Donnelly, Maeve Carroll. Subs: Sophie Doyle, Katie Durkan, Louisa McConnon, Freya McKenna, Ava Harnett, Lucy Mai Longworth.
Fethard: Sarah Smith, Isabelle O’Donnell, Olivia Ward, Rebekah Cuddihy, Orla Tynan, Aoife Harrington, Shauna Madigan, Cara Jean Egan, Ava Doyle, Grace Coen, Keira Daniel, Lucy Lawrence, Taryn Purcell, Molly Stapleton, Anna Hayes. Subs: Lucy McGrath, Roisin Tyrell, Torrie Doyle, Freya Byrne, Lucy Brett, Rea Hayes, Isobel Herbert, Emily Clancy, Halle O’Reilly.