St Kevin’s CC march on to face Coláiste Bhride
sent a screamer to the net.
St Kevin’s picked off points for the remainder of the half to lead by 3-6 to 2-3 at the interval.
Scoil Chonglais needed a good start to the second half but it was the Dunlavin school who struck early with an Aoife Grace goal. When Claire Grace added a 10th minute goal it was clear that victory was going to the visitors although Marie Kealy did send a free straight to the net at the other end.
The Baltinglass school failed to score in the final quarter as St Kevin’s added scores regularly despite the valiant efforts of full back Orla Hanlon. When referee Gerry Corbett blew the final whistle Dunlavin were comfortable winners. As well as Wicklow minors St Kevin’s featured three members of the Kildare minor panel, Beth Doyle, Aoife Grace and Amy Horan
Scorers: St Kevin’s: Ali Miley 4-2, Claire Grace 1-2, Aoife Grace and Evie Carter 1-0 each, Niamh Clarke 0-3, Ann Marie Farrell 0-2, Amy Horan 0-1. Scoil Chonglais : Marie Kealy 2-3, Rachel Whelan 1-0, Jean Kelly 0-1.
St Kevin’s CC: Ciara Farrell, Maria Doyle, Casey O’Brien, Caoimhe Winder, Beth Doyle, Annie Maguire, Michaela Lawlor, Niamh Clarke, Aoife Grace, Mia Kavanagh, Amy Horan, Claire Grace, Ann Marie Farrell, Ali Miley, Evie Carter. Subs: Caoimhe Flynn, Sorcha Wright, Sophie Mills.
Swcoil Chonglais: Roisin Sinnott, Chloe O’Neill, Orla Hanlon, Nicole Sinnott, Ciara O’Brien, Grace Kelly, Katie Ann O’Neill, Anna McGrath, Lorna Molloy, Katie Edwards, Marie Kealy, Ella Park, Jean Kelly, Rachel Whelan, Kendal Moody. Subs: Jessica Moore, Jorja Malone, Amber Doyle Ukaenwe, Emma Jeaney, Lean Sheridan, Niamh O’Brien, Emma Eager, Rebecca Lawrence.
In the boys Senior football ‘B’ championship, Blessington CC travelled to Arklow to play Glenart College in Ballymoney.
The home side led by three points at half-time but Blessington took control in the second half and when referee Pat Hickey blew for full-time the score was 1-22 to 1-9 in favour of the visitors. Blessington are now into the final of the Senior ‘B’ Shield.
In girls Junior football ‘B’, Coláiste Chraobh Abhann and St Mary’s College met in Kilcoole.
The teams were evenly matched and at full-time the scores were level. As it was not possible to play extra-time the sides must meet again at an Arklow venue.
The final score was Chraobh Abhann 1-6, St Mary’s 2-3. Referee was Cathy Forde.
In boys first year football, Scoil Chonglais Baltinglass defeated St Kevin’s CC Dunlavin by 7-7 to 5-8. They will play Coláiste Bhride on Monday. Saturday, December 10 Commemorative Cup - Newcastle v Kilmacanogue at 2pm. (Referee: Robert Whelan); Hollywood v Coolkenno at 6pm (Referee: Noel Kinsella). U-16 league final in Knockananna - Baltinglass v Tinahely at 1pm. Saturday, December 17 - Bray 3-10, Dunlavin 0-11. - Rathnew W/O Ballinacor; Hollywood W/O Donard-The Glen; Avondale W/O Tinahely; Kilmacanogue 1-10, Éire Óg Greystones 1-4; Coolkenno W/O, Kilcoole; Stratford-G W/O, Annacurra. - Baltinglass 5-10, Tinahely 3-11. - TBA.