After a successful first weekend of Club Championship football the results are in and the pairings of our semi-finals are known.
Congratulations to our victors: Comeragh Rangers (Waterford), Glanmire (Cork), Moycarkey Borris (Tipperary), Naomh Abán (Cork), St Patrick’s (Tipperary) and Doheny’s (Cork)
Match Reports
Intermediate
By Martin Grey Tipp PRO
Moycarkey Borris Edge Out St Ailbes in Thrilling Munster Intermediate Quarter-Finalo
AIB Munster LGFA Intermediate Club Championship Quarter-Final
Full-time: Moycarkey Borris 4-8 (20) St Ailbes 1-14 (17)
Venue: Littleton, Co. Tipperary
Date: 19th October 2025
Moycarkey Borris booked their place in the semi-finals of the AIB Munster LGFA Intermediate Club Championship after a pulsating 4-8 to 1-14 victory over St Ailbes on Sunday afternoon. In a contest that ebbed and flowed from start to finish, the Tipperary side held off a strong second-half surge from their Limerick opponents to secure a three-point win.
First Half: Moycarkey’s Goals Prove Crucial
St Ailbes opened brightly, registering early points through Kate Kennedy, Niamh Ryan, Sinéad McNamara, and Georgina Keane, to establish a 0-4 to 0-0 advantage inside the opening six minutes.
However, Moycarkey Borris soon found their rhythm. Ciara Shelly and Emma O’Sullivan struck two quickfire goals within a minute of each other to turn the game on its head. Further points from Aoife Shelly, Sophie Coughlan, and Kate Ralphs extended their lead.
St Ailbes responded through Eimear Ryan, who converted three frees before half-time, but Moycarkey’s efficiency in front of goal gave them the edge at the interval.
Half-time score:
Moycarkey Borris 2-4 (10) St Ailbes 0-7 (7)
Second Half: High Drama and Fine Finishing
The second half began just as explosively. Within a minute, Kate Ralphs and Emma O’Sullivan both hit the net for Moycarkey, stretching the lead to 4-4 to 0-7. It looked like the game might slip away from St Ailbes, but they refused to yield.
Driven on by the tireless Eimear Ryan, who converted a penalty midway through the half, and sharp shooting from Laura Nash, Georgina Keane, and Niamh Ryan, St Ailbes gradually chipped away at the deficit.
Moycarkey had to dig deep defensively, with Maria Kinane shown a yellow card as the pressure mounted. Yet, crucial points from Ciara Shelly and Aoife Shelly steadied the ship in the closing stages.
Despite St Ailbes’ late rally, which included points from Ryan and Keane, Moycarkey Borris held firm to seal a famous three-point win.
Key Performers
For Moycarkey Borris, Emma O’Sullivan was clinical in front of goal, netting twice and adding key scores from play. Ciara and Aoife Shelly provided vital leadership and accuracy, while Kate Ralphs’ early second-half goal proved decisive.
For St Ailbes, Eimear Ryan was outstanding, contributing 1-5 (1-0 penalty, 0-5 frees), while Laura Nash and Niamh Ryan impressed with their work rate and finishing.
Summary
Both teams produced an entertaining and high-quality contest that showcased the growing standard of intermediate club football across Munster. Moycarkey Borris’ clinical goal finishing ultimately proved the difference, while St Ailbes’ spirited display ensured the game remained alive until the final whistle.
Final score:
Moycarkey Borris 4-8 (20)
St Ailbes 1-14 (17)
Moycarkey Borris now advance to the Munster semi-finals, where they’ll look to continue their strong form and push for provincial honours.
