13/09/2026
Final call for Senior ladies as the Seo must go on
Tír na nÓg senior ladies advanced to the final of the junior championship today with an emphatic victory over Eire Og. After a Rocky start, the girls dominated the remainder of the game and all eyes will now be focused on the final and the huge challenge they face against Middletown.
The contribution of the defence has to be mentioned. Seonna Cushley was superb in nets. After a start that was not cushy, Cushley responded brilliantly with her handling and exceptional kick outs. Captain Meabh kept the Eire Og attack under Loughan key throughout. Eimear O Connor had a great game in the full back line. Eimear was able to scheme 'er way out of several difficult situations. Kasey Carvill was tigerish and tenacious in the tackle, securing several eye catching turnovers. Caitlin Smith was a rock in the defence, determined and resilient from start to finish. Her majestic, mighty point at the end raised a huge cheer from the crowd, including a roar of "Well done our kid!" from a proud parent. When danger threatened, Cara Shortt was always there to put out the fire. The youthful Aimee as always able to Reid the game well with some rampaging runs up the field. Melah Hawes played a crucial role in linking the play from defence to attack.
After a difficult opening, Eire Og were soon suffering from Weir fear as Tír na nÓg burst into life. Aine McDonald, outstanding today, started a dazzling move involving Annie O Hanlon before Sophie Weir blasted to the net. From the kick out, Sophie turned provider as the excellent Eva Lambe added another goal. This mesmerising part of the game saw another goal for Sophie Weir. A quick thinking tap and go from the lively Eira Awada freed up Eva Lambe and Clia Creaney finished the move with a nice point.
Scór leath ama:TNN 3-6 Eire Og 2-3
One of the highlights of the second half was the return from injury of Maebh Quinn. Within seconds, the mighty Quinn secured a super possession which led to a free. Up stepped Clia Creaney and for the second time in 2 minutes, her precisely placed kick flew over the defence and into the net. The final goal was a perfect example of the brilliant team work on display today. Clia Creaney did well to secure the ball in the middle. Aine McDonald then passed to Caoimhe OConnor who had a truly outstanding game today. Caoimhe spotted Annie O Hanlon who was bursting through on the right hand side. Annie's finish was exceptional as she rifled the ball into the net. The substitutions made showed the strength in depth of this squad. The evergreen Brid Hamill brilliantly flicked the ball on for Eira Awada to send over a neat point.
Well done players and coaches on a superb win. Asked about the performance of powerhouse midfielder Aine Mc Donald and her efforts to Police the middle sector, mum Maeve commented afterwards:
Mc Do sure flew, proud ma and da
Is all I want to say to you
Scór lan ama:TNN 6-10 Eire Og 2-5
Today's squad: Seonna Cushley, Meabh Loughan, Eimear O Connor, Kasey Carvill, Caitlin Smith (0-1), Cara Shortt, Aimee Reid, Aine McDonald, Caoimhe O’Connor, Eva Lambe (1-3), Clia Creaney (2-2), Annie O Hanlon(1-0), Sophie Weir (2-2), Melah Hawes, Eira Awada (0-2), Maebh Quinn, Emma Preshur, Eimear Brown, Brid Hamill, Eva Haddock
