Great action in Kildare Cumann na mBunscol U10 Girls football and camogie finals

​GIRLS U10 DIVISION 1

Scoil Mhuire Ballymany 5-4

Scoil Bhríde Kilcullen 1-2

The standard of play from both teams was very high with some excellent fielding, kick passing and hand passing.

Scoil Mhuire started this final very well with two well taken points from Mollie Wolfe.

Scoil Bhríde replied with a point from Callie Fisher. hree goals in a row for Ballymany scored by Laila Ray Hayden and two from Lola Dillon gave Scoil Mhuire a half time lead on the score line Scoil Mhuire Ballymany 3-2 Scoil Bhríde Kilcullen 1-1. The Kilcullen goal coming from Ciara Keenaghan.

Two early goals in the second half from Amy Mulqueen and Laila Ray Hayden put Scoil Mhuire further ahead.

The Kilcullen side never gave up and kept coming forward but a strong defensive performance from Isobella McGreal and Martyna Beirnacky kept them out. Ella Tyrrell Byrne scored a point for Scoil Bhríde to narrow the gap but two points from Ballymany’s Lola Dillon and Amy Mulqueen secured victory for Scoil Mhuire.

SCOIL MHUIRE BALLYMANY: I. McGreal; F. Horgan, M. Beirnacky, K. Hannay; A. Keogh, E. Nugent, L. A. Hayden; R. Brennan, C. Buedac; S. Dunny, K. Beirnacky, M. Woulfe, A. Mulqueen, L. Hynes, 15 S.J. Tynan, 16 L. Dillon, 17 I Walsh.

SCOIL MHUIRE, KILCULLEN: L. Hannigan, R. Creighton, B. Adqueic, L. McGrath, P. Fox, A. Byrne, E. Mitchell, J. Hunt, M. Farrell, E. Tyrrell Byrne, C. Keenaghan, C. Fisher, S. Stanislavova, J. Buckley, sUBS: C. Farrell, M. Horgan, A. sibil, D. Martin, E Wright, L. Byrne, L. cotter, S. Erasmus, G Burke, Z. Norton.

GIRLS U10 DIVISION 2

Scoil an Linbh Íosa Prosperous 5-3

Scoil San Carlo 2-9

A strong finish by Scoil an Linbh Íosa Prosperous saw them emerge victorious.

This game had everything, great scores, great saves and above all great sportsmanship by both teams. San Carlo led at the break by 1-5 to 1-1.

The San Carlo scores coming from Emma Bracken (0-2), Aoibhinn O’Boyle (1-1), Ellie Corscadden (0-1) and Kayla Thorpe(0-1).

Goals from S. Bryan and D. Skelly in the second half brought the Prosperous side back in the game.

San Carlo went ahead again with scores from Méabh O’Neill, AoibhinnO’Boyle and Emma Bracken.

But as stated earlier a fantastic finish from Scoil an Linh Íosa scoring two goals and a point from I. Royal (1-1) and A. Raleigh (1-0) secured them the title in this very entertaining game.

SCOIL AN LINBH ÍOSA PROSPEROUS: B. Haughey, K. Cassidy, L. Cross R. Dunne, I. Browne, E. Egan, N. Meehan, O. Lavin, I. Royal, D. Skelly, S. Bryan, A. Raleigh, D. Kearns.

SCOIL SAN CARLO CONFEY: A. Kavanagh, P. Dundon, M. Keogh, M. Divilly, A. OConnor, A. Reilly, A. O’Brien, E. Bracken, A. O Boyle, E. Corscadden, M. O’Neill, L. Lulcan, A. Jakma, L. Hanniball, 21. K. Cullen, E. Casey, K. Thorpe, A. Jacobs, A. Cebotari, E. Cioban.

GIRLS U10 DIVISION 3

Scoil Bhríde Milltown 5-4

St. Conleth’s Derrinturn 0-5

The Under 10 Girls Division 3 Final saw two excellent teams go head-to-head.

It was Scoil Bhríde, Milltown who started the faster, with a goal from Edel Nugent. St. Conleth’s, Derrinturn responded well, winning some fantastic possession in midfield, but outstanding defending from Milltown allowed them to launch another attack.

An excellent team move was then finished to the net by Rose Barron. St. Conleth’s, Derrinturn had several excellent moments but were unable to change the scoreboard, while Scoil Bhríde, Milltown seemed to make every attack count. Derrinturn fought back bravely and scored five points to challenge their opponents, but Scoil Bhríde, Milltown finished the stronger side to claim victory.

The standard of football was excellent throughout, and the skill level on display highlighted the great work being done in both schools.

A special mention must go to those on the sidelines, particularly St. Conleth’s, Derrinturn, who gave their girls a round of applause after the game as they lined up hand in hand and took a bow. It was not to be their day, but with support and encouragement like that, we are sure to see them back in a final again soon.

This final belonged to Scoil Bhríde, Milltown, who claimed the first-ever Cumann na mBunscol Chill Dara Under 10 Girls Football Division 3 title. Final Score: Scoil Bhríde, Milltown 5-4 St. Conleth’s, Derrinturn 0-5.

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GIRLS U10 DIVISION 4

Scoil Íde Naofa, Kilmead 4-6

St. Colmcille’s, Moone 1-1

The Under 10 Girls Football Division 4 Final saw two South Kildare schools go head-to-head as Scoil Íde Naofa, Kilmead faced St. Colmcille’s, Moone.

Kilmead made a strong start and showcased some excellent football, registering 1 goal and 2 points within the opening five minutes.

Strong attacking play from Isobel Sorohan, Freya Rose Whyte, and Jill Doyle helped Kilmead take control of the contest early on. Moone battled hard to get back into the game and were rewarded when Róisín Doran Woods converted an excellent point.

The passion, commitment, and energy displayed by both teams were a joy to watch. The players demonstrated great determination throughout and produced several impressive passages of play, highlighting the excellent coaching taking place in both schools.

Kilmead enjoyed a particularly strong spell during the game and might have added further scores were it not for the outstanding goalkeeping of Caoimhe Leigh, who produced a series of excellent saves for Moone.

Both teams gave their all from start to finish, and the positive support from the sidelines created a wonderful atmosphere. The encouragement shown by both sets of supporters was a credit to their schools and communities.

On this occasion, the title belonged to Scoil Íde Naofa, Kilmead, who claimed the first-ever Cumann na mBunscol Chill Dara Under 10 Girls Football Division 4 title. Final Score Scoil Íde Naofa, Kilmead 4-6 St. Colmcille’s, Moone 1-1.

HURLING AND CAMOGIE

The Hurling and Camogie finals were held in the wonderful grounds of Eire Óg Corra Choill.

Ten finals were played on the day using three pitches. There were five in hurling and five in camogie.

A total of nineteen schools were represented on the day with Scoil Ui Riada appearing in two finals.

The standard of play in both codes was of the highest order. Thanks to the coordinators of each division and to those who turned up on the day to help with stewarding, umpiring and presentations.

The following are the results of all the finals. Congratulations to all who took part.

Division 1 Hurling

St Anne’s Ardclough 4-14

St Corban’s Naas 4-11.

Division 2 Hurling

Scoil Ui Riada 3-10

Rathmore 2-9.

Division 3 Hurling

Two Mile House 4-11

St Brigid’s Kildare 1-8.

Div 4 Hurling

Cappagh 3-12

Scoil Bríde Milltown 2-4.

Division 5 Hurling

Scoil Bhríde Kilcullen 9-5

Kilmead 3-4.

Division 1 Camogie

Gaelscoil Ui Fhiaich 8-5

Scoil Bhríde Naas 0-4.

Division 2 Camogie

Scoil an linbh Íosa Prosperous 3-7

Gaelscoil Nás na Ríogh 1-2.

Division 3 Camogie

Scoil Bhríde Kill 4-1

Scoil Bhríde Rathangan 2-1.

Division 4 Camogie

Rathcoffey 4-4

Scoil Niocláis Naofa, Dunlavin 0-1.

Division 5 Camogie

Timahoe/ Staplestown 4-0

St. Evin’s, Monasterevin 3-1.