June: Senior Ladies win Comórtas Péile na Gaeltachta.
Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe 6-13 Cloch Liath (Dún na nGall) 4-06
Baile Chláir na Gaillimhe proved too strong for Cloch Liath at Comórtas Peil na Gaeltachta in Rath Chairn, Co na Mí, last Monday.
This was the second year in a row that Claregalway have been the victors in Comórtas at Senior level. A very productive first half showed a team who were hungry in attack and excelling in defence, resulting in a Claregalway lead at halftime 4-03 to 0-02.
The second half saw Anthony Boyle’s charges emerge in a far more determined frame of mind and they managed to put four goals and five points past the Claregalway defence. However, Baile Chláir held on for a memorable victory.
Every team member played their part in this victory, but Kiera Kearney (1-01), who commenced the goal scoring spree, must be commended for her work rate all day. Andrea Trill (3-01) was awarded Player of the Game and was a threatening presence in the forwards, while Kate Slevin (2-08) scored some fantastic long-range points.
A very proud captain Ava O’Riordan (0-02) led by example while Ciana Reidy (0-01) completed the scoring. Captain Ava accepted the trophy on behalf of the team and spoke of her pride and delight in being part of this winning team, while acknowledging the efforts of Cloch Liath.
Baile Chláir: L O’Halleran, F Cooney, M Flaherty, A Fitzmaurice, E Murphy, E Gavin, K Kearney, C Trill, L Fagan, K Slevin, A Trill, A O’Riordan, C. Reidy, D Brennan, S O’Connell
Subs: A Noone, L Scanlon, L Donohue, E Coakley, A Collins, L. Mulrennan, A King, O Kelly
Team Management: Jimmy Gavin, Darren Connolly, Jarlath Brennan, Gordon Lenihan, Ed Donohue, Gerry Moran
Liaison Staff: Clare Ellicott & Valerie Donohue
