MILLSTREET GIRLS CELEBRATE FIRST COUNTY CAMOGIE TITLE
MILLSTREET Camogie celebrated a terrific victory over Blarney in the Co. Junior C Camogie Championship Final played in Ovens last Friday night. The full-time whistle led to scenes of uncontrolled joy for the most worthy of wins as Millstreet landed the silverware for the first time.
The contest produced excellent passages of action and the closeness of the exchanges kept the excitement at fever pitch throughout the second half.
After conceding an early goal, Millstreet controlled much of the opening half and a goal from Kate O’Keeffe grabbed a 1-11 to 1- 6 lead at the interval.
Opponents Blarney improved on the restart, the action swaying back and forth, Blarney goals matched by Alanna Barry and Aideen Buckley. Again Blarney goaled to edge ahead and as the tension mounted, so did the excitement as Millstreet mounted a comeback with Claire O’Keeffe netting a superb goal. The momentum was clearly with Millstreet now, late points from Kate O’Keeffe and Máire Ellen O’Connor rubberstamped victory.
The Player of the Match Award was accepted by Máire
A DANCE AND DVD LAUNCH
Ellen O’Connor as team captain Kate O’Keeffe accepted the county cup.
Kate paid tribute to the players and team manager Séan Barrett for their dedication and effort, a special mention for team member Derval Murphy, unable to be present on county final night. The celebrations continued on a return to Millstreet and despite a late hour, Millstreet Pipe Band led a victory parade with large numbers coming out to salute the new county champions.
The triumphant Millstreet panel included Deirdre Looney; Joni Tarrant, Sarah Dennehy, Megan Ring; Donna O’Reilly, Lydia O’Reilly, Lauryn Kiely; Chloe Collins, Máire Ellen O’Connor; Alanna Barry, Emily Ring, Claire O’Keeffe, Ava Barry, Kate O’Keeffe, Erin Lawlor, Aideen Buckley, Una Buckley, Sarah O’Connor, Kate Buckley, Ceara Moore, Grace O’Connor.