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The 42
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Mary O'Connell strikes late for Kerry to break Waterford hearts
Kerry 2-6 Waterford 0-10 Anthony Newman reports from Mallow KERRY HAVE RETAINED their TG4 Munster Senior Football Championship title in dramatic fashion. For long periods of the game Waterford were in front and looked like running out winners, but a late goal from Mary O'Connell was the difference between the sides in the end. That came after their first goal in the 52nd minute which reduced the margin to only a point between the sides. But the experience of the title holders got them through this tough test as they retain the cup after a top class game. Kellyann Hogan opened the scoring for Waterford with Caoimhe Evans replying for Kerry. Kerry took the lead four minutes in when Niamh Carmody scored from distance despite playing against the strong wind. Some good play, between Hogan and Karen McGrath set up Lauren McGregor to equalise for Waterford. A blistering run from Hannah Power saw her play Clare Walsh in as the Deise went in front after nine minutes. Using the wind in their favour they went further ahead when Brid McMaugh scored, to make it 0-4 to 0-2 after 10 minutes. That became a three point lead when another great run, this time from McGregor, saw her split the posts. Danielle O'Leary kept Kerry in touch when she pointed, as her side trailed by 0-5 to 0-3 after 22 minutes. Hogan, who was dominating at midfield, got her second of the tie and she added another to make it 0-7 to 0-3 with four minutes to half time. A free from Hogan put four between the sides before Anna Galvin scored to make it 0-8 to 0-5 at half time and all to play for in the second half. O'Shea got the first point of the second half to reduce the deficit as Kerry were now playing with the wind advantage. Katie Murry kept Waterford's running game going and it resulted in a fine point from Karen McGrath as Kerry were finding it difficult to deal with. Advertisement McGregor was on target again, as despite playing against the wind, Waterford were still much the better side, now leading by double scores, 0-10 to 0-6. But from a Waterford wide Niamh Ní Chonchúir caught a brilliant ball in midfield, turned and took on the Waterford defence. Her pass found O'Leary and she blasted to the back of the net, to make it 1-6 to 0-10 and it was game on again. With two minutes to go Kerry took the lead when Mary O'Connell pounced on a short Waterford kickout to score their second goal to make it 2-6 to 0-10. Despite the best efforts of Waterford, the champions held out for the win as both move on to the All-Ireland series in a weeks. In that Kerry will face Mayo and Cork, as Waterford will be pitted against Dublin and Leitrim. Scorers for Kerry: D O'Leary 1-1, M O'Connell 1-0, S O'Shea 0-2 (2f), C Evans, N Carmody, A Galvin 0-1 each. Scorters for Waterford: K Hogan 0-4 (2f), L McGregor 0-3, B McMaugh, C Walsh, K McGrath 0-1 each. KERRY ME Bolger E Lynch D Kearney F O'Donoghue A O'Connell E Costello A Dillane M O'Connell A Galvin N Carmody N Ní Chonchúir C Evans D O'Leary R Dwyer S O'Shea. Subs: C Lynch for A Dillane (7 bs), K Brosnan for R Dwyer (43), C Lynch for E Costello (46), R Rahilly for A Dillane (52), N Broderick for C Evans (60). WATERFORD: K Gardiner K McGrath R Casey C Murray E Murray E Power A Murray H Power K Hogan Á O'Neill K Murray B McMaugh C Fennell C Walsh L McGregor Sub: M Ryan for A Murray (45). Referee: Conor McCarthy (Cork).
RTÉ News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Kerry retain Munster crown with late Mary O'Connell goal
Kerry retained their TG4 Munster Senior Football Championship title in dramatic fashion at Mallow on Sunday. For long periods of the game Waterford were in front and looked like running out winners, but a late goal from Mary O'Connell was the difference between the sides in the end. That came after their first goal in the 52nd minute which reduced the margin to only a point between the sides. But the experience of the title holders got them through this tough test as they retain the cup after a top class game. Kellyann Hogan opened the scoring for Waterford with Caoimhe Evans replying for Kerry. Kerry took the lead four minutes in when Niamh Carmody scored from distance despite playing against the strong wind. Some good play, between Hogan and Karen McGrath set up Lauren McGregor to equalise for Waterford. A blistering run from Hannah Power saw her play Clare Walsh in as the Déise went in front after nine minutes. Using the wind in their favour they went further ahead when Brid McMaugh scored, to make it 0-04 to 0-02 after 10 minutes. That became a three point lead when another great run, this time from McGregor, saw her split the posts. Danielle O'Leary kept Kerry in touch when she pointed, as her side trailed by 0-05 to 0-03 after 22 minutes. Hogan, who was dominating at midfield, got her second of the tie and she added another to make it 007 to 0-03 with four minutes until half-time. A free from Hogan put four between the sides, before Anna Galvin scored to make it 0-08 to 0-05 at half-time, with all to play for in the second half. O'Shea got the first point of the second half to reduce the deficit as Kerry were now playing with the wind advantage. Katie Murry kept Waterford's running game going and it resulted in a fine point from McGrath as Kerry were finding the blustery conditions difficult to deal with. McGregor was on target again, as despite playing against the wind, Waterford were still much the better side, now leading by double scores, 0-10 to 0-06. But from a Waterford wide, Niamh Ní Chonchúir caught a brilliant ball in midfield, turned and took on the Waterford defence. Her pass found O'Leary and she blasted to the back of the net, to make it 1-06 to 0-10 and it was game on again. With two minutes to go Kerry took the lead when Mary O'Connell pounced on a short Waterford kickout to score their second goal to make it 2-06 to 0-10. Despite the best efforts of Waterford, the champions held out for the win as both move on to the All-Ireland series in a weeks. In that Kerry will face Mayo and Cork, as Waterford will be pitted against Dublin and Leitrim. Kerry: ME Bolger; E Lynch, D Kearney, F O'Donoghue; A O'Connell, E Costello, A Dillane; M O'Connell (1-00), A Galvin (0-01); N Carmody (0-01), N Ní Chonchúir, C Evans (0-01); D O'Leary (1-01), R Dwyer, S O'Shea (0-02, 2f). Subs: C Lynch for A Dillane (7' bs), K Brosnan for R Dwyer (43'), C Lynch for E Costello (46'), R Rahilly for A Dillane (52'), N Broderick for C Evans (60'). Waterford: K Gardiner; K McGrath (0-01), R Casey, C Murray; E Murray, E Power, A Murray; H Power, K Hogan (0-04, 2f); Á O'Neill, K Murray, B McMaugh (0-01); C Fennell, C Walsh (0-01), L McGregor (0-03). Sub: M Ryan for A Murray (45).
Irish Examiner
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
O'Connell's late goal helps Kerry retain Munster Ladies SFC title in dramatic win over Waterford
Munster Ladies SFC final: Kerry 2-6 Waterford 0-10 Kerry retained their TG4 Munster Senior Football Championship title in dramatic fashion at Mallow on Sunday. For long periods of the game Waterford were in front and looked like running out winners, but a late goal from Mary O'Connell was the difference between the sides in the end. That came after their first goal in the 52nd minute which reduced the margin to only a point between the sides. But the experience of the title holders got them through this tough test as they retain the cup after a top class game. Kellyann Hogan opened the scoring for Waterford with Caoimhe Evans replying for Kerry. Kerry took the lead four minutes in when Niamh Carmody scored from distance despite playing against the strong wind. Some good play between Hogan and Karen McGrath set up Lauren McGregor to equalise for Waterford. A blistering run from Hannah Power saw her play Clare Walsh in as the Deise went in front after nine minutes. Using the wind in their favour they went further ahead when Brid McMaugh scored, to make it 0-4 to 0-2 after 10 minutes. That became a three point lead when another great run, this time from McGregor, saw her split the posts. Danielle O'Leary kept Kerry in touch when she pointed, as her side trailed by 0-5 to 0-3 after 22 minutes. Hogan, who was dominating at midfield, got her second of the tie and she added another to make it 0-7 to 0-3 with four minutes to half time. A free from Hogan put four between the sides before Anna Galvin scored to make it 0-8 to 0-5 at half time and all to play for in the second half. O'Shea got the first point of the second half to reduce the deficit as Kerry were now playing with the wind advantage. Katie Murry kept Waterford's running game going and it resulted in a fine point from Karen McGrath as Kerry were finding it difficult to deal with. McGregor was on target again, as despite playing against the wind, Waterford were still much the better side, now leading by double scores, 0-10 to 0-6. But from a Waterford wide Niamh Ní Chonchúir caught a brilliant ball in midfield, turned and took on the Waterford defence. Her pass found O'Leary and she blasted to the back of the net, to make it 1-6 to 0-10 and it was game on again. With two minutes to go Kerry took the lead when Mary O'Connell pounced on a short Waterford kickout to score their second goal to make it 2-6 to 0-10. Despite the best efforts of Waterford, the champions held out for the win as both move on to the All-Ireland series in a weeks. In that Kerry will face Mayo and Cork, as Waterford will be pitted against Dublin and Leitrim. Scorers for Kerry: D O'Leary (1-1), M O'Connell (1-0), S O'Shea (0-2, 2f), C Evans, N Carmody, A Galvin (0-1 each). Scorers for Waterford: K Hogan (0-4, 2f), L McGregor (0-3), B McMaugh, C Walsh, K McGrath (0-1 each). KERRY: ME Bolger; E Lynch, D Kearney, F O'Donoghue; A O'Connell, E Costello, A Dillane; M O'Connell, A Galvin; N Carmody, N Ní Chonchúir, C Evans; D O'Leary, R Dwyer, S O'Shea. Subs: C Lynch for A Dillane (7 bs), K Brosnan for R Dwyer (43), C Lynch for E Costello (46), R Rahilly for A Dillane (52), N Broderick for C Evans (60). WATERFORD: K Gardiner; K McGrath, R Casey, C Murray; E Murray, E Power, A Murray; H Power, K Hogan; Á O'Neill, K Murray, B McMaugh; C Fennell, C Walsh, L McGregor. Sub: M Ryan for A Murray (45). Referee: Conor McCarthy (Cork).
RTÉ News
11-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Waterford beat Cork to secure Munster final berth
Waterford are through to the TG4 Munster Senior Football Championship final after an impressive win over Cork at Dungarvan GAA Club on Sunday. Two goals in two minutes early in the second half were the key scores as the home side have reached the decider for the first time since 2019. Lauran McGregor and Karen McGrath got the all-important green flags to seal the win for the home side, a victory they thoroughly deserved on the day. They took the lead in the second minute when Aine O'Neill scored, with Chloe Fennell adding a second as the home side were dominating the early exchanges. They thought they had a goal when McGregor scored but it was ruled out for overcarrying. Katie Quirke got Cork's first score, after 13 minutes, from a free, before Kellyann Hogan replied at the other end. Two more from Quirke, both frees, saw the sides level after 20 minutes. Emma Murray put Waterford back in front, with another Quirke free levelling it again. A point from Libby Coppinger put Cork in front for the first time, before Fennell's second had them level again. A great run from Aoife Healy put Cork back in front with three minutes to half time, but a late free from Hogan had the sides level at the break, 0-06 each. Emma Murray put Waterford back in front, before Emma Cleary had the sides level again. It looked like the game was swinging in Cork's favour when Quirke set up Healy for Cork's goal, to make it 1-07 to 0-07. But Waterford broke straight down the pitch with McGregor getting their first goal. Two minutes later and they had their second, with McGregor setting up Karen McGrath to score. Hogan added a point, to make it 2-08 to 1-07 as Waterford had one foot in the final. With 53 minutes gone Waterford got their third goal, with McGregor scoring again as they were now well in control. Cleary pointed for Cork but late scores from O'Neill and Katie Murray secured the win for Waterford as they now face Kerry in the final on 25 May at Mallow. Scorers Waterford: L McGregor 2-1, K McGrath 1-0, K Hogan (1f), C Fennell 0-3 each, A O'Neill, E Murray 0-2 each, K Murray 0-1. Cork: A Healy 1-1, K Quirke 0-4 (4f), E Cleary 0-2, L Coppinger, L Hallihan 0-1. Waterford: K Gardiner; R Casey, E Power, A Murray; C Murray, K McGrath, M Ryan; K Hogan, H Power; L Ni Harta, K Murray, E Murray; L McGregor, C Walsh, C Fennell. Subs: L O'Shea for L Ni Harta (48), A Power for C Fennell (60). Cork: S Murphy; D Kiniry, S Kelly, M Duggan; E O'Shea, S Cronin, R Corkery; M O'Callaghan, A Healy; K Horgan, L O'Mahony, E Cleary; A O'Sullivan, L Coppinger, K Quirke. Subs: A Ryan for K Horgan (ht), L Hallihan for L Coppinger (40), H Looney for R Corkery (41), A Ring for L O'Mahony (48), S McGoldrick for M O'Callaghan (54).
Irish Independent
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Waterford book place in Munster Ladies SFC final with resounding win over Cork
Waterford are through to the TG4 Munster Senior Football Championship final after an impressive win over Cork at Dungarvan GAA Club on Sunday.
