To taste glory
win last Saturday but it didn’t feel like that at the time – even with our lead at half-time, a goal or two for them could have changed things. But we kept going and we’re delighted with that.” With St Nathy’s (Senior) and St Mary’s (Intermediate) out of Connacht, and unluckily so, it is left to Drumcliffe-Rosses Point to carry the Sligo flag.
Michelle’s brother, Paul, is a Sligo Gaelic footballer – he played in a Tailteann Cup semi-final at Croke Park in June and then an Intermediate Football Championship relegation final with St John’s last month.
But Michelle, who started playing for Drumcliffe-Rosses Point at U-14 level, reckons that she’ll having bragging rights in the McNamara household – if Drumcliffe-Rosses Point triumph on Sunday. They have every chance of doing so.
Meanwhile, Connacht LGFA are doing a livestream of this Sunday’s decider at the Mayo venue – go to the Connacht LGFA Facebook page for details.
Katie McGuire, the Sligo Rovers Academy U-19 Women’s Player of the Year, is presented with her award by Brian McIntyre of Overstock, the team sponsors.