Kerry Ladies updates
October 14, 2014
Congratulations to John Mitchels who captured the Junior B title on Saturday evening defeating Finuge/St Senans. They created a little bit of history as it was the first ever Adult Grade Ladies title in the club. Played under lights at John Mitchels Complex last Saturday evening this match was exciting from the throw in where Louise Galvin Finuge/St Senans ran the length of the field to score the first point of the game. Mitchels shook by this early score steadied and responded with 4 points coming from Katelyn O Sullivan, Niamh Myers (0-2) and Shauna Hannafin. A bullet of a goal by Katelyn O Sullivan after 20 mins gave Mitchels a commanding lead and they looked set to over run the North Kerry side .However the North Kerry ladies lifted by Louise Galvin and Niamh Carmody at midfield now began to press Mitchels and a long ball to Jackie Horgan was finished well to the Mitchels net.
The sides traded scores and a Louise Galvin goal left the half time score John Mitchels 1-7 Finuge St Senans 2-2. The second half was a thrilling 30 mins with Mitchels running into a commanding lead of 2-9 to 2-3 with Natasha O Sullivan Mitchels getting their second goal. Finuge/St Senans with Emma Mc Carthy on the 40 once again responded with 2 points from Niamh Carmody bringing them back into game now entering the final quarter 2-9 to 2-5 Mitchels were awarded a penalty which was well saved by Ann Mc Carthy Finuge/St Senans keeper. This inspired Finuge and the hard working Martina Guiney in defense, Jackie Horgan ,Niamh Carmody & Anne Marie Leen saw them pull back Mitchels lead and when Louise Galvin hit her second goal of the night score was now Finuge 3-9 Mitchels 2-11, points from Niamh Myers ,Katelyn O Sullivan and Natasha O Sullivan. As the game entered the final minutes there was a swelter of excitement as both teams looked to finish off the game. With Mitchels a point down now Finuge pressed forward but great defensive work by goalie Andrea O Connor, Patriz Brosnan, Jane Carmody and Kayleigh McCarthy lifted the siege and in a great sweeping move up the field Mitchels Katelyn O Sullivan gave a great pass into Ciara Kilgallen
who made no mistake and finished to the net to give Mitchels a 2 point lead, from the kick out Mitchels won possession again through Katelyn O Sullivan and Ciara Kilgallen passed to Niamh Myers who hit the net for another Mitchels Goal. A frantic & exciting finish to a great game .Final Score John Mitchels 4-11 Finuge St Senans 3-9, disappointment for Finuge/St Senans as they were also defeated in last years final. Great scenes of celebration followed as Mitchels Captain Andrea O Connor was presented with the winning trophy from Kerry Ladies Chairperson Pat Hartnett. Both teams can be very proud of their displays as the game went to the wire & in the balance up to the very end. Congratulations also to Kilcummin who were crowned the Rhyno Quality Feeds Division 3 B winners, as they defeated neighbours Currow in a one sided game on Sunday. Kilcummin simply had too much drive & power for Currow, who to their credit continued their workmanlike performance to the end.
Another busy weekend on the domestic front with further titles to be contested. On Saturday afternoon the Junior C final will see North Kerry side Causeway face East Kerry's Fossa, time & venue TBC. Causeway were disappointed at this stage last year, loosing out to Dromid in the final. However they have been one of the most consistent teams all year in both league & championship & with Patrice Diggins firing on cylinders, it will be a tough task for new kids on the block Fossa to halt their progress. Tipping Causeway to earn promotion to Junior B. On Sunday morning 11am in Lispole, sees home side Corca Dhuibhne take on Austin Stacks in the Rhyno Quality Feeds Div 2 B Final. Corca Dhuibhne making a return to adult grade competitions this year, have played exceedingly well & were unlucky in the Junior A final loosing out to a strong Rathmore. They play a lovely brand of attacking football & with Louise Ni Mhuirteartaigh & Eilish Kavanagh up front they will probably possess too much firepower for Austin Stacks. But Stacks will make them work for it rest assured.
Best of luck to Castleisland Desmonds Intermediate team who face Kilmihill of Clare in the Munster Final decider on Sunday 19th October 4pm in Kilmallock, Limerick. The Kerry side had a facile win over Stradbally of Waterford while Kilmihill had a tough encounter against Beara of Cork. The Clare side are a formidable side & the manner of victory over the Cork champions is something to take note off. However Castleisland have many experienced players across all lines of the field, with Aoife Lyons & Cait Lynch patrolling defense, Aisling Leonard wining possession in midfield, while Leanne Mangan & Lorraine Scanlon ably assisted by Andrea Murphy will be primary targets for scores. A good open game in store & we will be hoping all Kerry football fans will travel the short distance to support Castleisland.
