Camogie Champions

Well done to the girls' camogie team who won a brilliant Division Two final against an excellent Boardsmill side.

The girls started well with an early goal from Holly settling nerves but a strong opening half from Boardsmill saw them head into half time ahead 1-0 to 2-1.

It was then we saw Kildalkey's character shine through. Up against a stiff breeze, the girls battled hard and points from Maria and Erin along with a goal from Anna meant the two teams were level going into injury time.

A brilliant score from the Boardsmill midfielder meant it looked like the cup was heading to Boardsmill. However, the Kildalkey girls worked the ball up the field and when the chance fell to Emma, she took it to bring the title back to Kildalkey!

Superb performances from defence in Juliet, Meabh, Callie and Kate in particular set the foundation for the win. Erin and Éabha-Marie ran themselves into the ground with two tireless displays. Up front, super scores from Holly, Anna, Maria and Emma along with hard working displays from Carys, Esmé and Elsie set the tone for the stirring second half from the girls.

However, pride of place goes to the goalkeeper Aoife, who pulled off save after save, along with some superb puck outs saw her keep Kildalkey in the game and eventually win the Spirit of the Final!!

Afterwards, the two joint captains Erin and Éabha-Marie accepted the cup on behalf of the team and delivered two stirring speeches. Then it was back to the school where the Parents' Association put on a brilliant spread for the victorious team and their parents.

Well done to all the girls and in particular their two coaches, Miss McGowan and Miss Massey. It was a final and finale that will live long in the memory!