Athgarvan Girls tops in Schools Division 2 soccer final
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Athgarvan school take early two goal lead and win in style
2026 Kildare Primary Soccer 11-a-side Leagues
Girls Division 2 Final
Scoil Bhríde, Athgarvan 4
(Chloe Ward ‘10, ‘23, ‘40(pen), ‘46)
Scoil Mhuire SNS, Ballymany, Newbridge 0
Both of these sides came into this final in fine form with very impressive 100% win records in the group stages and high goal differences in their favour also. This was also an intriguing contest with Newbridge Town FC clubmates lining up against each other on both sides.
It was Scoil Bhríde who settled better and they took a two goal advantage into the half-time break with two excellently well taken goals by their no.6, Chloe Ward.
Scoil Mhuire SNS, Ballymany demonstrated a much greater intensity and determination in the second half as they desperately tried to claw their way back into the game. Unfortunately for them, Scoil Bhríde were awarded a penalty and a huge chance to put clear daylight between the teams. Up stepped superstar Chloe Ward again to bury the penalty in the back of the net and in so doing, complete a memorable hat-trick.
Not content with a hat-trick however, Chloe was still hungry for more and nabbed her fourth major of the day before the final whistle to give Scoil Bhríde, Athgarvan a resounding 4-0 victory which sealed a boys and girls double for the first time entrants and was a deserving cause of joyful and jubilant celebrations. A special mention for this Scoil Mhuire, Ballymany side who fought valiantly until the better end and enjoyed standout performances all over the pitch.
SCOIL BHRÍDE ATHGARVAN: Emma O’Gara, Anna-Maria Meehan, Robyn Hanbury, Gracie Amoroso, Grace Doran, Chloe Ward, Sophie Silpushkina, Anna Danshanina, Arianna Gavigan, Annie Doran-Mulholland, Zoe O’Brien. Subs: Indie Ryan, Abbie Purcell, Éabha Cash, Sadie Birchall, Isla Mulchrone, Megan Quinn
SCOIL MHUIRE SNS, BALLYMANY: Caitlyn Taafe, Ella Hannay, Molly O’Sullivan, Willow Dunne, Lucy Walsh, Nicole Kurockina, Michaela Connors, Isabelle Potts, Lexi Murphy, Lily Rose Gorman, Shanise Etuh Subs: Sophie Brogan, Sienna Kelly, Chloe O’Shea, Sarah Kelly, Layla Doran.