Table-toppers in Blue heaven after league final success

the double Championship.

However, Stabannon will want to right this defeat and can feel equally as confident going into the championship based on their performance both on the day and throughout the season.

The game was close throughout with the lead changing hands on several occasions with Newtown Blues scoring their goals at pivotal times in each half.

Stabannon were first on the scoreboard with a point from play by Grace Lynch. They added three more points with Danielle Sharkey converting three frees.

The first half ended all square in the Senior 0-4 to 1-1 with Kate Gerrard netting the all-important goal, while Laura Collins claimed their solitary point.

The Blues could have adjourned in front but for a fine save from Stabannon Parnells goalkeeper, Suzanne Carroll.

The second half began with Stabannon on the front foot, forcing Elaine Flood in the Blues goal into three saves in the early stages before they regained the lead through Rachel McNally.

Newtown Blues fought back and began to win the midfield battle with Collins converting two points, giving them the advantage before Stabannon showed their character with a fine goal from Mc- Nally giving them a two point lead.

But in a game of twists and turns the Blues again pointed through Collins with Stabannon’s Grace Rogers converting at the other end to maintain their lead before.

But when Laura O’Shaughnessy found the back of the net with five minutes remaining the Blues were a one point to the good.

Stabannon fought hard to the end but the Blues held out with Collins adding a final score to confirm victory in injury time.