Delight on the double for Piercestown/Murrintown as they beat brave Blackwater in Rising Stars final
The boys of Piercestown/Murrintown wrapped up a memorable double, defeating Blackwater to take the Allianz Rackard League Rising Stars hurling title in sunny Chadwicks Wexford Park.
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Double Féile delight for Blackwater girls as they add football title to camogie crown
After battling their way to an impressive camogie crown, Blackwater dominated most games in this competition to come away with trophy and a trip to the national Féile in Derry at the end of June. They got off to an ominous start in Crossabeg, defeating the hosts by 8-1 to 1-2. Unlike its sister camogie tournament and the boys' competition, there's a cut-throat nature to the girls' football Féile, with only one team getting out of each group. Blackwater met Kilanerin in the second round-robin game, with the winner set to progress and the loser going home. In what was their toughest game of the week by far, the Over The Water club moved on with a 3-1 to 1-4 success. Blackwater hosted the semi-final, facing HWH-Bunclody in the last four, a game they won by 3-7 to 0-3. Clonee beat Shelmalier by 5-3 to 2-6 on the other side of the draw to set up an intriguing decider. The final saw Blackwater produce the goods at both ends of the field. Their defence continued to dominate and the attack fired as they won through and booked their national Féile place with a 2-10 to 1-3 success. Blackwater were already the Slaney Festival Premier camogie champions and will also be Wexford's top-tier Féile representative after completing an unbeaten campaign, with wins against St. Ibar's/Shelmalier, Oulart-The Ballagh and Naomh Éanna along the way. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more The St. Brigid's girls got their competition under way on home soil with a strong performance in a 4-2 to 0-2 win against Oulart-The Ballagh. They took top spot in the group with an equally impressive performance when seeing off St. Ibar's/Shelmalier by 2-3 to 0-2 in the second outing. The semi-final saw Blackwater forced to dig deep against a gutsy and talented Gorey side, with a 0-3 to 0-2 result showing just how closely matched the sides were on the night. A rematch with neighbours St. Ibar's/Shelmalier was in store in the final, with the hosts emerging with a 2-2 to 1-1 victory to take a first-ever top-tier title. Blackwater football squad: Caoimhe Dahill, Áine Cashe (capt.), Amber Clarke, Florence Stedman, Sophie Ruttledge, Anna Roche, Eirin Gahan, Josie O'Brien, Kate Jones, Sarah Leacy, Hazel Sinnott, Ciara Broderick, Mia Wright, Bronagh Cullen, Ruby Cullen, Ciona Egan, Hannah Kershaw, Ziva Burrows, Saoirse Walsh, Faye McDonald. Management: Aideen Sutton, John Broderick, Aisling Murphy, Aisling Berry, Róisín Roche. With just two pieces of silverware to win, the remaining 19 clubs squeezed into the shield competition. They split into six groups with the winners of each going into round-robin semi-finals. At the end of it all, Castletown came out on top of the pile, finding a dominant performance in the final to defeat St. Anne's by 1-7 to 0-1. They started in a group with Craanford-Monaseed and Ballygarrett-Réalt na Mara, winning against the former by 4-6 to 3-1 to get under way. The Ballygarrett girls were defeated by 4-8 to nil to send Castletown into the semi-final round-robin stage. There they faced Rathgarogue-Cushinstown first up, powering away with a 1-7 to 0-1 success. A 4-1 to 3-0 victory against Starlights propelled the Gorey District club into the final, where they met St. Anne's, who had defeated Horeswood and St. James' to make the decider. Another 1-7 to 0-1 win saw Castletown on their way to victory, and they will represent Wexford in the regional Féile in June. Castletown squad: Sophie Hughes, Elsie Noctor, Millie Morris, Bláithín Fitzpatrick, Lexi Kavanagh, Kayleigh Kavanagh, Éabha O'Shaughnessy, Ellie Byrne, Katie Hughes, Grace Redmond, Kayla Coade-Flynn, Sophia Finn, Caoimhe Jordan, Niamh Kavanagh, Isabella McNamara, Doireann O'Keeffe, Róisín Condren, Kate Kavanagh, Lily Mae Allen, Mary-Jane Morris, Emma Fitzpatrick. Managers: Elaine Coade, Parish Flynn.
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Delight on the double for Piercestown/Murrintown as they beat brave Blackwater in Rising Stars final
The boys of Piercestown/Murrintown wrapped up a memorable double, defeating Blackwater to take the Allianz Rackard League Rising Stars hurling title in sunny Chadwicks Wexford Park.
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Sciath na Scol: Victories for Glenville NS, Watergrasshill NS, Aughabullogue and Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin
DH6 final: Glenville NS 5-12 Scoil an Chroi Naofa Blarney 0-3 Glenville NS gave an exhibition of hurling in the Rebel Og Allianz Sciath na Scol DH6 final in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Monday. Josh Hassett got the scoring underway for Scoil an Chroi Naofa but when Conan O'Mahony found the net a minute later it spurred Glenville into action. Sharpshooter Mark Foley was in the thick of it and registered the next two of his hat-trick as the east Cork school took over. Another goal from O'Mahony helped Glenville into a comfortable 5-6 to 0-1 lead at the break. DH6 FINAL: Glenville team celebrate in capturing the Allianz Sciath na Scol DH6 final. Pic: Howard Crowdy The second half was more competitive from Scoil an Chroi Naofa where goalkeeper Fionn Lynch couldn't be faulted for his efforts, and in front of him Jake O'Leary did well. It was just unfortunate they came up against such clinical opposition. However, Forrest and Hassett made sure they fought to the bitter end. Glenville saw out the game with further scores from O'Mahony, Foley, Xavier Mannion, Ronan Cahill and Micheál Roche. Scorers for Glenville NS: Mark Foley (3-6, 0-2 45, 0-2 frees), Conan O'Mahony (2-2), Micheál Roche (0-2), Xavier Mannion and Ronan Cahill (0-1 each). Scorers for Scoil an Chroi Naofa: Josh Hassett (0-2), Graham Forrest (0-1 free). GLENVILLE NS: Danny O'Leary, Tommy O'Callaghan, Oscar Mannion, Luke Neylon, Xavier Mannion, Aaron O'Mahony, Darragh McHugh, Ronan Cahill, Micheál Roche, Conan O'Mahony, Mark Foley, Jack Fenton, Jack Sheehan, Daniel Sheehan, Jake O'Brien, Caolan Finucane, Daniel O'Donoghue. SCOIL AN CHROI NAOFA: Fionn Lynch, Jamie Bermingham, Josh Hassett, Darragh Whelan, Harry Fitzgerald, Archie Spillett, Jake O'Leary, Darragh Collins, Sam Kennedy, Ben Higgins, Ekain Segovia Linehan, Eoin O'Connor, Jayden O'Brien, Luke Cunningham, Reuben Barrett, Eoghan Gardiner, Nolan Foley, Noel Murphy, Giacomo Merlino, Oscar Sederowski, Graham Forrest, Peter Starkie, Luke O'Halloran, Igor Mandzuik. Referee: Harry Ormond (GS Douglas). C2 final: Watergrasshill NS 5-8 Berrings NS 1-3 A brilliant second half by Watergrasshill secured the honours in the C2 decider. The teams were tied 1-3 apiece at half-time but there was no stopping the 'Hill after the break, and how fitting the trophy they received was the Éamonn Ryan Cup. Emma O'Mahony and Leah Scroope had got Berrings off to a flying start - the goal registered by Scroope - as they moved 1-3 to 0-1 ahead. A strong finish to the first half, which included a wonder goal from Naoise Bowe while on her knees, ensured parity at the half-way mark. C2 FINAL: Emma O'Mahony of Berrings attempts to break away from Watergrasshill's Shona O'Neill. Pic: Howard Crowdy Moments earlier, 'keeper Rochelle Desmond had denied Bowe. The Berrings defence had to withstand a lot of pressure in the second half, and they held out until Galvin netted twice in quick succession. Caoimhe Barry landed another opportunity to put them 4-5 to 1-3 in front. Bowe's second major then paved the way for the celebrations. Scorers for Watergrasshill NS: Sophia Galvin (2-5, 0-1 free, 0-1 45), Naoise Bowe (2-2), Caoimhe Barry (1-0), Ella Fahey (0-1). Scorers for Berrings NS: Leah Scroope (1-0), Emma O'Mahony (0-3, 0-1 45). WATERGRASSHILL NS: Sophia O'Connell, Anna Crowley, Aoife O'Connell, Ashley Long, Clodagh Kirwan, Charlotte Costello, Shonagh O'Neill, Sophia Galvin, Naoise Bowe, Caoimhe Barry, Isabelle O'Sullivan, Ella Fahey, Sophia Kenneally, Hayleigh Aherne, Lucy O'Connell, Lily O'Riordan, Saoirse Galvin, Faye Buckley, Philippa Costello, Cialadh Healy, Kayla O'Mahony, Ruby Carroll, Aimee Kilroy, Tara Maxwell, Ava Hartnett, Brooke O'Brien Crowley, Aisling O'Neill, Alison Cotter, Mikayla Conroy. BERRINGS NS: Rochelle Desmond, Caoimhe Fleming, Karena O'Callaghan, Nina Malone, Lucy Larkin, Leah Scroope, Emma O'Mahony, Elle Scroope, Lily O'Driscoll, Aisling Desmond, Ellen Cone, Annie Olden, Mary Coleman, Olive O'Mahony, Eimear O'Mahony, Cara Holland, Mary Ellen Casey, Sarah Jane Hurley, Sadbh Murphy, Isobel Shine, Éadaoin Fleming, Méabh Daly, Fiadh Cremin. Referee: Harry Ormond (GS Douglas). DH7 final: Ballinadee NS 2-5 Conna NS 1-8 A terrific DH7 final ended in deadlock with every player on the field contributing to a fantastic spectacle. If a draw was ever a fair result, this was one. Credit to both teams for displaying tremendous skill and determination. The play was end-to-end, neither team willing to concede, and it took a last-minute point from Ballinadee's Paddy Coakley to save the day. It was Coakley (goal) and Jack O'Donoghue who had the south-east side up-and-running and when Donoghue bagged his side's second goal, it opened up a 2-2 to 0-2 advantage. DH7 FINAL: Conna captain Ólan Sheehan and Ballinadee captain Shay Forde with vice-captains Alex Keane and Tony O'Mahony holding the their trophies after they shared the spoils in the Allianz Sciath na Scol Chorcaí DH7 final at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Former Cork player Seanie Farrell made the presentation. Pic: Dan Linehan With Alex Keane leading the way, back came Conna. His trio of points and one from Seán O'Keeffe closed the gap, 2-2 to 0-6 at the break. The second half continued nip and tuck with goalkeepers Darragh Buttimer and Liam O'Keeffe playing their part. Coakley extended Ballinadee's lead, his white flag would be cancelled by Keane. Keane then pushed Conna two up. O'Donoghue converted a 45 for just one to separate them. It took an outstanding point from distance by Coakley to earn a share of the spoils and a trophy for each school. Scorers for Ballinadee NS: Paddy Coakley (1-3, 1-2 frees), Jack O'Donoghue (1-2, 0-2 frees). Scorers for Conna NS: Alex Keane (1-7, 0-3 frees), Seán O'Keeffe (0-1). BALLINADEE NS: Darragh Buttimer, Tony O,Mahony, Shea Forde, Ryan Hickey, Cian Footman, Paddy Coakley, Jack O'Donoghue, Conor Forde, John Forde, Ciaran O'Callaghan, Eoin McCarthy, Cormac Murphy, Cathal Minihane, Harry O'Donoghue, Gavin Bouse, Dylan McCarthy. CONNA NS: Liam O'Keeffe, Cathal Kearney, Oisín Feeney, Cathal Twomey, Seán O'Keeffe, Adam Coakley, Dylan Rahal, Ólan Sheehan, Alex Keane, Darragh Kenneally, Oisín O'Farrell, Cathal Hurley, Oisín Ryan, James Hill, Liam Fleming, Tom Kenneally, Donnacha Lenihan, Tom Spillane. Referee: Harry Ormond (GS Douglas). H5 final: Aghabullogue NS 6-11 Cloughduv NS 3-4 An all-Muskerry H5 final with scores aplenty was won by Aghabullogue who did most of the damage in a wind-assisted opening half. An outstanding contribution from the two O'Riordans - Eoghan who scored three wonderful goals while Ben nailed 2-7 - was the highlight of a tremendous all-round performance. As well, there were four glorious points (all from play) from William Galvin. H5 FINAL: Aghabullogue 's Elise O'Donoghue and William Galvin with their trophies after their win in the H5 Allianz Sciath na Scol Chorcaí finall at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Dan Linehan Aghabullogue were 3-4 to 0-1 up at the interval, but had to withstand Cloughduv's second-half fightback which was initiated by Chris Keane and Jack Kelly goals midway through the half. Jack Ronan pegged a goal back for Aghabullogue and Nathan Barrett's green flag left the score 5-7 to 3-3. Aghabullogue were able to drive on again and had more goal delight through Ben O'Riordan to achieve the ultimate success. Scorers for Aghabullogue NS: Ben O'Riordan (2-7, 0-1 free, 0-1 45), Eoghan O'Riordan (3-0), Jack Ronan (1-0), William Galvin (0-4). Scorers for Cloughduv NS: Jack Kelly (1-1), Chris Keane and Nathan Barrett (1-0 each), Ryan O'Sullivan (free), Daniel Torrance (45) and Éabha Kiely (0-1 each). AGHABULLOGUE NS: Mathew Lyons, Tim O'Donoghue Murphy, Fergal McGinn, Cormac Quayle, Luca Rembourg, Elise O'Donoghue, William Galvin, Lauren Kelleher, Labhaoise Henchin, Katelyn Foley, Sophia McSweeney, Eoghan O'Riordan, Ben O'Riordan, Ciarán Duff, Saoirse McSweeney, Niamh Cremin McSweeney, Emma Kelleher, Gráinne McGrath, Max Hayes Gough, Aileen Phelan, Jack Ronan, Joe Finnegan, Catherine Murphy, Alex Twohig, Marie O'Leary, Siobhan Twomey, Jake Butler, Fiadh Dineen, Donnacha Daly, Andrea Fitzpatrick Murphy, Theo Rembourg, Emily Galvin. CLOUGHDUV NS: Nathan Kelleher, Amie Mulcahy, Ryan O'Sullivan, Darragh Madden, Daniel Torrance, Annie McElroy, Jack Kelly, Éabha Kiely, Chris Keane, Nathan Barrett, Sonny Madden, Conor Madden, Zach Kelleher, Daniel Jepifanovs, MJ McKenna, Caoimhe Healy, Ann Marie O'Sullivan, Adele Walsh, Abi O'Sullivan. Referee: Jimmy Smiddy (Castlemartyr). DC7 final: Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin Ballincollig 4-3 Coachford NS 1-2 Glory for Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin Ballincollig in the DC7 final. The second mid-Cork battle of the day was an exciting affair, and was only decided by second-half goals from Heather Ní Ghormáin (2) and Zoe Baston Nisbet. NÍ Ghormáin was a standout player for the winners and made her presence felt from the start, availing of two early whit flag opportunities to get the ball rolling. She then set up Aicha Hafidy for her team's first goal to open up a 1-3 lead. Before the break Caitríona O'Sullivan won a free which Clara Murphy converted to get the Coachford scoreboard into action. A Coachford outfit that was dealt a significant blow before any sliotar was thrown in due to a hand injury their captain Bláithín O'Sullivan sustained and deemed her unable to play. DC7 FINAL: Gaelscoil an Caislean celebrate their victory in the Allianz Sciath na Scol Chorcaí DC7 final at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Dan Linehan Early second-half goals from Ní Ghormáin and Zoe Baston Nisbet established a formidable advantage for Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin. In true Coachford spirit they replied with a goal of their own through Cathríona O'Sullivan, 3-3 to 1-1. The deficit now more manageable. Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin rallied once more and it was no surprise to see Ní Ghormáin bag her second major. Coachford made every effort to stay in the matcn but Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin remained in control. Scorers for Gaelscoil an Chaisleáin: Heather Ní Ghormáin (2-3, 0-2 45), Zoe Baston Nisbet and Aicha Hafidy (1-0 each). Scorers for Coachford NS: Caitríona O'Sullivan (1-1), Clara Murphy (0-1 free). GAELSCOIL AN CHAISLEÁIN: Lauren Ní Chiarbha, Heather Ní Ghormáin, Annabel Ní Uallacháin, Sofia Ní Uallacháin, Isabelle Ní Cheallacháin, Molly Ní Chártaigh, Chloe Ní Chreimín, Jessica Ní Ghaoithín, Abigail Ní Shé, Emma Ní hAilpín, Rowan Ní Chéilleachair, Zoe Baston Nisbet, Faye Ni Mhurchú, Alicha Hafidy, Ali Nic Craith, Frankie NI Ghuagáin, Ella Oldham, Violet Ní Cheallacháin Inglis, Réaltín Ní Chonbhuí, Nuala Ní Mhaoileoin, Lily Nic Gabhainn. COACHFORD: Annie Rooney, Hannah Sexton Donovan, Charlee O'Regan, Grace Murphy, Bláithín O'Sullivan, Sarah Roche, Clara Murphy, Abby Martin, Caitríona O'Sullivan, Ciara Barry Murphy, Aoife Merrigan, Chloe O'Donoghue, Kate Twomey, Tara Kenneally, Anna O'Shea, Kate Martin. Referee: Jimmy Smiddy (Castlemartyr).
