An Eilidh Cregan brace proved the difference between Kerry and South Belfast at Christy Leahy Park
The Kerry Under 15 girls are through to their fourth All-Ireland Final in-a-row following a superb 3-1 victory over South Belfast in Christy Leahy Park.
Eilidh Cregan opened the scoring, before a penalty from Lillian Slattery had Kerry 2-0 up, a lead they took to the break. Cregan broke through once again in the 43rd minute and finished confidently for her second of the game to make it 3-0.
While South Belfast pulled a goal back, Kerry held firm to secure safe passage.
DOMINIC SCANLON U12 GIRLS CUP
Mastergeeha booked their place in the final following a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Park after extra time.
In a closely contested semi-final, it took extra time to separate the sides, but Mastergeeha found the edge when it mattered most. Annie Mai O’Donoghue and Gracie Maher both delivered standout performances, each scoring twice to secure the win to secure their passage.
EVE O’CALLAGHAN GIRLS UNDER 14 CUP/TROPHY
There was plenty of action and goals in the O’Callaghan perpetual cup/trophy, with several standout performances across the ties.
Killorglin delivered an impressive 6-1 victory over LB Rovers, with Chloe Falvey and Niamh Murphy both scoring twice, while SÃomha Clifford and RóisÃn Henken also got on the scoresheet in a dominant display.
Listowel Celtic were equally convincing, recording a 6-0 win over MEK. Goals came from Emer O’Sullivan, Samantha Lyons, Katelyn Joy, Aisling O’Connor, Orla Lyons, and Olivia Kissane in a strong team performance.
Mastergeeha secured a solid 3-1 victory over Camp, with goals from Ruby Moynihan, Eabha Moynihan, and Annabelle Casey, while Aoibhinn Lyon replied for Camp.
The closest game of the round saw Dingle edge Fenit 3-2, with Lucy Keane scoring a hat-trick. Hannah Barrett-Neziri struck twice for Fenit, but Dingle held on in an entertaining contest.
Killarney Celtic secured their place in the semi-final of the cup with a 3-1 victory over Park.
Goals from Seodhna O’Sullivan, Elsie Clifford, and Leah Mannix ensured a strong performance from Celtic, Caoimhe Field pulled one back for Park, but it was not enough to change the dynamic of the tie.
MARY LYNE UNDER 15 GIRLS CUP
St Brendan’s Park secured their place in the final with a strong 4-2 victory over Fenit in the semi-final.
Goals from Saoirse Moynihan, Arina Sucaci, Alannah Crossan, and Caoimhe Field sealed an impressive win, with Park showing their attacking quality throughout the contest.
Fenit battled well and found the net twice, but Park’s clinical finishing proved the difference as they advanced to the final in confident fashion.
Team Of The Week
1. Orlaigh O’Donoghue (Camp Juniors)
2. Addison Mulcahy (Killarney Athletic)
4. Kate Kirby (St Brendan’s Park)
5. Alana Walmsley (Castleisland)
3. Laura Breen (Mastergeeha)
6. Kaja Wolska (Listowel Celtic)
8. Ella Clerkin-Sayers (Fenit Samphires)
7. Niamh Murphy (Killorglin)
10. Lucy Keane (Dingle Bay Rovers)
9. Molly Philpott (Killarney Celtic)
11. Eilidh Cregan (LB Rovers)