Barcoe goal sends Ferns into the final

Ferns United 1, Adamstown 0: Holders Ferns United will meet Seaview in this season’s Shield decider after they overcame Adamstown by a solitary goal in a very closely-contested semi-final. Defences dominated the game and chances were kept to a minimum until Johanne Barcoe scored to see the home side through to their third Shield final. overcome a determined home side who had keeper Jenny Delaney to thank for making several vital saves against the firepower of a youthful Tombrack side.

Amy Walsh put Tombrack ahead midway through the first-half, but Zoe Rossiter scored for Town to bring the sides level on the stroke of half-time.

Tia Byrne then scored a great individual goal to give Tombrack a vital three points that moves them within a point of securing the league title. result in Boolavogue killed off any chance St. Cormac’s had of catching leaders Stoney and, as a consequence, the Horetown side became the first title winners of the season.

Claudia Doyle scored for the home team but Amy O’Keeffe was on target for Rovers.

Cushinstown A.F.C. 1, Wexford Bohs 4: This game was switched to Cushinstown but Bohs continued their good run and can still grab second in the division after this 4-1 victory.

Gemma Creane was on target for Cushinstown while Denise Leniston scored a hat-trick for Bohs, with Emma Flood also finding the net for the winners.

Cushinstown A.F.C. 0, Shelburne United 1: Shelburne have moved to the top of a very competitive division after overcoming Cushinstown in a very closely-fought encounter. Keelin Barron scored the only goal midway through the second-half to move her side three points clear with three games to go.

Kilmore United 1, Forth Celtic 4: Forth Celtic picked up their third win of the season when travelling to Kilmore and coming away 4-1 winners.

Erin Godden gave the home side an early lead but Forth bounced back, and a hat-trick from Sinead Cullen plus a goal from Alanna Firman gave the visitors the three points that keeps alive their chances of challenging the leaders.

Gorey Rangers 0, Bridge Rovers 2: Bridge Rovers are looking very impressive in this division and made it seven wins from seven games as they came away from Gorey Rangers 2-0 winners.

Olivia Morris and Courtney Goucher scored the goals that keep Rovers well in control in this division.