TIPPERARY INTERMEDIATE TEAM
Tipperary Ladies Football hosted the Round 2 Qualifier for the TG4 All Ireland Intermediate Championship in Sean Treacy Park, Tipperary Town with Limerick as their opponents. These two teams are no strangers to each other as they regularly meet in the Munster Championship and on the last occasion Limerick were victorious. The Tipperary Ladies team suffered an upset during the week when Niamh Lonergan (Moyle Rovers), one of their most hard-working players was diagnosed with a cruciate injury.
However, Tipperary commenced the game with determination as in the first minute Laura Dillon lobbed the ball in the top left corner of the net. In the fourth and fifth minute Limerick’s Dymphna O’Brien and Marie Curtin recorded a point each. Tipperary and Limerick traded wides before Gillian O’Brien pointed for Tipperary. In the twelfth minute Limerick got a penalty resulting from a high tackle and Marie Curtin netted the ball giving them the lead for a minute. Tipperary’s Aimee Pollard equalised with a point and Aisling McCarthy added another point. Tipperary’s lead was short lived as Stephanie Carroll and Marie Curtin added points to Limerick’s score line before Dymphna O’Brien raised the green flag as the second quarter commenced. Aisling McCarthy replied with a quick point before Limerick scored an unanswered goal and three points in the next ten minutes. In the final five minutes of the first half Tipperary’s Gillian O’Brien (2) and Lorraine O’Shea (1) recorded three points to reduce the half time deficit to Limerick 3-7 Tipperary 1-7
During the break the supporters sampled the Irish weather with belts of thunder and heavy rain showers which continued into the first few minutes of the second half. The conditions of playing surface had now become slippery and difficult.
Aisling McCarthy, Tipperary started the scoring in the thirty third minute with a point to be quickly returned by Marie Curtin, Limerick. Megan O’Mara, Stephanie Carroll and Dymphna O’Brien, Limerick got the next three points before Tipperary reapplied the pressure with a hat trick of points from Gillian O’Brien. Limerick’s Stephanie Carroll and Tipperary’s Sarah Everard traded points as the game entered the final quarter. Tipperary accelerated the pressure and this paid off in the fiftieth minute when Aisling McCarthy scored a goal to reduce the margin to three points. The final ten minutes of the game was in doubt the most captivating as Tipperary were denied two goal chances by the Limerick goalie, Kristina Hennessy. At the other end Lauren Fitzpatrick, Tipperary guarded her net well by a dramatic save after a Limerick ball hit the cross bar and rebounded from a kick to the safety of her hands. Tipperary outscored Limerick by two points to one in these final minutes. Limerick 3-13 Tipperary 2-14
Tipperary Chairman, Tommie Campbell acknowledged all the hard work and commitment by the Manager, John Leahy and his management team Martin Halpin, Janet Gleeson, Kaffee O’Connell and Pat Morrissey. He thanked the players who committed themselves to playing for their County. Thanks to the supporters who travelled to the games.
Tipperary: Lauren Fitzpatrick (Ardfinnan); Elaine Kelly (Cappawhite), Louise Cadell (Templemore), Sinead Delahunty (Foxrock Cabinteely) ; Gemma O’Dwyer (Moyle Rovers), Barbara Ryan (Moyle Rovers), Emma Whelan (Ardfinnan); Gillian O’Brien (Moyle Rovers), Bernie Ryan (Upperchurch); Aimee Pollard (Fethard), Lorraine O’Shea (Mullinahone), Laura Dillon (Ardfinnan); Sarah Everard (Moyle Rovers), Aisling McCarthy (Cahir), Caoimhe Boles (Clonmel Commercials).
Scorers: Aisling McCarthy 1-5 (1 free), Gillian O’Brien 0-6 (2 frees), Laura Dillon 1-0, Lorraine O’Shea 0-1, Aimee Pollard 0-1, Sarah Everard 0-1.
Subs: Hazel Shanahan (Moyle Rovers) for Caoimhe Boles (28), Caoimhe Boles for Emma Whelan (h/t), Maria Kinane (Moycarkey Borris) for Gemma O’Dwyer (45), Roisin McGrath (Moyle Rovers) for Bernie Ryan
TIPPERARY U16 TEAM
Tipperary will play Monaghan in the All Ireland Under 16 Semi Final on Sunday next 17th August in Kinnegad at a time to be confirmed during the week. Tipperary’s last competitive match was the Munster Final against Limerick on the 26th April where they had a convincing win. All support is welcome.
TIPPERARY U12 BLITZ
Tipperary Ladies Football will host a Competitive Under 12 Blitz held in Galtee Rovers GAA Club, Bansha on Sunday 24th of August. This will run from 10.30am to 2/3pm approximately. There will be 3 prizes – Cup, Shield and Plate.
This will be strictly a 10-a-side blitz (3,3,3) formation. Teams will consist of a panel of 16. Panels need to be handed in on the day at registration and only players who are listed can play.
The closing date for entry is Monday 18th of August. For details on how to enter check out www.tipperaryladiesfootball.ie
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By Jonathan Cullen Tue 12th Aug
