Saints march to Camogie glory
St Kevin’s Mattock Rangers 7-5 0-1
ST KEVIN’S completed an impressive camogie league and championship double with a stunning dismissal of Mattock Rangers at Knockbridge on Saturday night.
Conditions and the playing surface were pefect for an eagerly awaited contest and Kevin’s seized the initiative from the off when Donna King netted in the first minute.
After that initial shock Mattock settled down and both teams gave their all in a keenly contested first quarter.
Mat- few tock had a opportunities, but just when they appeared to settling into the game, St Kevins hit them with four excellent points from Aoife Gregory (2), Caoimhe Matthews and Eleanor Smythand a super goal from Aoife Gregory just before the break.
With Mattock’s Jane McKeon well marked by Paula Murray, Kevin’s were full value for their half-time lead.
Collon came out for the second half all fired up, but two quick Kevin’s goals from Caoimhe Matthews and Alanna Dowling put the issue beyond all doubt.
Jane McKeon did break Mattock’s duck with a point on 40 minutes, but Kevin’s showed their class again by replying with 3-1 unanswered.
In the end Kevin’s showed they are worthy champions, but Collon never managed to show off their undoubted ability.
The trophy was presented by Louth Camogie County Board Chairperson Lorraine Young to St Kevin’s captain, Aoife Gregory.
Lorraine thanked the referee, officials and St Brides for the well-presented pitch and for stewarding the event. While congratulating St Kevins on a wonderful victory and four titles in a row, she commiserated with Mattock, whilst praising the efforts that they have put in during the year.
Aoife Gregory praised Mattock for and also took the time to thank supporters and in particular the parents of the young camogie players who supported the team throughout the season.
St Kevins will await results of other county finals to see who they will play in the Leinster Club Championship.
ST Kevins: Cliodhna Duffy, Courtney Dowling, Linda Fagan, Sarah Mulroy, Eimear Murray, Paula Murray, Niamh Murray, Eleanor Smyth 0-1, Susan Byrne, Aisling Mathews, Aoife Gregory 1-3, Caoimhe Mathews 2-1, Alanna Dowling 1-0, Cheryl Campbell, Grainne Murray, Donna King 3-0, Aine Kelly, Una Salmon, Katie Matthews.
MATTOCK Rangers: Rachael Hamilton, Eileen McKenna, Aine McKeon, Katie Vaughey, Michaela McCourt, Mairead Lynch, Joanna McCloskey, Niamh Dooley, Emma Rafferty, Denise Gilsenan, Jane McKeon 0-1, Rita Mullen, Nicole Vultur, Niamh McComish, Amy Carson, Ailbhe Kennedy, Aileen Gilsenan, Madi Bullen, Katie McGuinness, Kayleigh Murphy, Aoife McCabe.