U16 B ALL IRELAND FINAL
Tipperary 3-16 Laois 2-6
Tipperary are deserving champions of the All-Ireland Under 16 Ladies Football Championship following a 13 point victory over Laois at MacDonagh Park, Nenagh on Sunday. This Tipperary team since they started their Championship games last April have managed to record some big wins and Sunday last was no different when they took on Laois in the All Ireland Final.
Laois opened the game appearing to be the more dominant side when in the second minute Marie Byrne narrowly missed a goal chance as her low shot rolled past the posts. Laois would open the scoring a minute later with a point by Laura Peake. Tipperary’s response was immediate and emphatic as wing-forward Aoibhe O’Shea converted a goal chance in the fourth minute. Despite this score, Tipperary were playing second fiddle to Laois who added a point from Caoimhe Lalor in the seventh minute followed by a goal from Emily McWey a minute later to take a two point lead. When Tipperary corner-forward Róisín Finnane raised the green flag in the twelfth minute, the game looked set to be a high scoring classic as Tipperary now hit the front by a solitary point.
While the supporters of both counties waited in anticipation for a tight and hard fought game, Tipperary had other ideas. Caoimhe Condon scored a point from play in the fourteenth minute followed quickly by points by Kate Davey and Aoife Corcoran, also from play. With Tipperary now gaining control around the midfield area, Tipperary’s Aoibhe O’Shea punched her second goal in the eighteenth minute widening the margin to seven points. Tipperary continued hold Laois scoreless for the rest of the half while adding a further six points to its score line and by half-time, Tipperary had scored 2-9 without reply to race in to a comprehensive 3-9 to 1-2 interval lead.
Laois reopened the scoring in the second half with a point straight from the restart but Aisling Moloney returned with a point for Tipperary. For the next fifteen minutes the game flowed freely with both sides swapping point for point. As the game entered the final quarter, Tipperary’s retained their 13 point advantage, leading by 3-13 to 1-6. Tipperary continued to work the ball into their forwards with skilful play and some beautiful short passing. As the scoring chances appeared their forwards were able to take advantage and in the final quarter Lara O’Dwyer (1) and Kate Davey (2) added three more points from play to Tipperary’s scoreline. Laois completed the scoring in the final minute when Emily McWey scored a consolation goal. Soon afterwards, the game ended and Tipperary were champions on a final score line of Tipperary 3-16 Laois 2-6.
Thanks to all the supporters who travelled to MacDonagh Park, Nenagh on Sunday last and to the loyal supporters who travelled with the team throughout the Championship. Siobhan Condon, Manager and her management team; Pat Morrissey, Paddy McMeel, Mary O’Shea and Georgina O’Dwyer are to be commended for all their time and work that they have given this team since last November. The players themselves are a remarkable group of players and we wish them all the best and look forward to seeing them all on the field of play again shortly. Congratulations to Aisling Moloney on receiving the Player of the Match Award which was presented by Maire Hickey, LGFA President Elect.
Tipperary Team: Emer McCarthy (Aherlow); Aine Dunne (Mullinahone), Shania Dowling (Moyle Rovers), Grainne Ryan (Aherlow); Laura Morrissey (Brian Borus), Aoife Corcoran, Captain (Cahir), Deirbhile Fitzgerald (Moyle Rovers); Grainne Condon (Aherlow), Aishling Moloney (Cahir); Aoibhe O’Shea (Mullinahone), Caoimhe Condon (Brian Borus), Kate Davey (Fethard); Evrena Everard (Moyle Rovers), Lara O’Dwyer (Lattin Cullen), Róisín Finnane (Galtee Rovers)
Panel: Claire Moore (Moyle Rovers), Zoe Farrell (Clonmel Commercials), Orla Burke (Moyle Rovers), Christina Brennan (Templemore), Katie O’Donoghue (Lattin Cullen), Jean Kelly (Cappawhite), Aisling Deely (Clonmel Commercials), Sarah Duggan (Arravale Rovers), Kate Barlow (Clonmel Commercials), Michelle McMeel (Moyle Rovers), Eileen Flannery (Clerihan), Kirsty Crotty Ryan (Moyle Rovers), Aoife O’Donnell (Cahir), Olivia Hogan (Moycarkey Borris)
Scorers: Aoibhe O’Shea 2-3, Róisín Finnane 1-0, Kate Davey 0-3, Aisling Moloney 0-3, Caoimhe Condon 0-2, Evrena Everard 0-2, Lara O’Dwyer 0-2, Aoife Corcoran 0-1
Subs used: Jean Kelly for Róisín Finnane (36th min), Orla Burke for Aine Dunne (44th min), Sarah Duggan for Evrena Everard (51st min), Kate Barlow for Aoibhe O’Shea (58th min), Christina Brennan for Laura Morrissey (58th min)
Referee: Garry Owen McMahon, Mayo
TIPPERARY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Horse & Jockey Hotel Senior Championship
On Saturday September 6th the Horse & Jockey Hotel Senior Championship Final will be played at 4.00pm. Cappawhite are through to the Final but their opponents are not known at the time of writing as Brian Borus and Moyle Rovers competed in the other semi-final on Monday night in Clogheen at 7:00pm. The Senior Shield Final between Cahir and Aherlow is to be played on Sunday September 14th at 5.00pm
Cahir House Hotel Intermediate Championship
The Cahir House Hotel Intermediate Final will be played on Saturday next September 6th at 2.00pm. Boherlahan have secured their place in the Final but their opponents are not known at the time of writing as Ardfinnan and Moycarkey contest a semi-final on Tuesday night in Ardfinnan at 7:00pm. This final will be decided on the day by playing extra time, ten minutes per half and on until a winner is decided as the winners will take part the following week in the Munster Club Championship.
Junior A Championship
Galtee Rovers and Templemore will compete in the Junior A Final on September 6th at 3.00pm at a venue to be confirmed. As with the Intermediate Final this game will be decided on the day by playing extra time, ten minutes per half and on until a winner is decided.
Junior B Championship
The Junior B Semi Finals will be played on Saturday September 6th at 3.00pm. Check out www.tipperaryladiesfootball.ie for details of these fixtures.
Junior C Championship
The Semi Finals for the Junior C Competition are to be held on Sunday September 14th at 3.00pm with the final fixed for September 21st at 3.00pm.
Junior D Championship
Thurles Gaels will compete against St. Ailbe’s in the Junior D Semi Final on Wednesday September 3rd at 7.00pm in Kickham Park, Thurles. September 13th is the date for the Final with Lattin Cullen awaiting the winners.
TIPPERARY U15 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
Tipperary Ladies Football will commence their U15 development squad on this Saturday 6th September. This is open to all players born in the years 1999/2000. There will be a cost of €20 per player payable on the 1st day of registration. There will be an option to purchase a Tipperary LGFA Polo shirt at a cost €20. The emphasis of this squad will be on Player/Team development. Check out www.tipperaryladiesfootball.ie for further details.
U8 AND U10 BLITZ
On 6th September there will be an Under 8 and Under 10 non-competitive blitz in Moyle Rovers GAA Club, Monroe. Clubs who are interested in participating in the blitz can register their interest by sending an email to Ed Burke, development@tipperaryladiesfootball.ie or by texting details to 086 0585932.
Information concerning Ladies Football will appear in these notes. If you wish to include any item of interest, please contact us at pro@tipperaryladiesfootball.ie before 8pm on Sunday. Visit the Tipperary Ladies Football web site at www.tipperaryladiesfootball.ie to date with all the latest news in Tipperary Ladies Football.
By Jonathan Cullen Mon 1st Sep
