Munster lost
two of its representatives in the Banner and Boherbue today in the All-Ireland
club semi-finals while Na Gaeil comfortably booked a place in the All-Ireland
Junior final.
In the
Senior Semi-final, it was always going to be a tough ask for the Banner as they
took on last yearâs champions Donaghmoyne of Monaghan and it proved to be the
case in Corofin.
Despite
having the better of the opening exchanges, a run of costly wides saw the
Banner trail 1-7 to 0-3 with Cathriona McConnell on target for the goal. Niamh
Callan added a second goal before the break and Donaghmoyne were 12 points
clear at the midway point and out of sight.
There was no
joy either for Boherbue who were outclassed by Claregalway in the surrounds of
Tuam stadium. Trailing at half time 2-7 to 0-6, the comeback never materialised
and the Galway side added another 3 goals in the second half
Meanwhile in
Tralee. Na Gaeil made no mistake as they had took much in the tank for
Roscommon side Shannon Gaels. The early exchanges were even with both sides
level on 0-3 after ten minutes but a purple patch for the Tralee side saw them
score 1-4 without reply in a 3 minute spell and after that it was all one way traffic.
The scored 3
consecutive goals from Shona Healsip, Louise Ni Mhuirtheartaigh and Sarah Cunningham.
Heaslip add another one in the second half as the Roscommon side had no answer
to the overwhelming firepower of the Kerry side. Sarah Cunningham ended the day
with 1-11. They now face Dunedin Connollyâs of Edinburgh who were the junior
winners of the Paidi OâSe earlier in the year. When the actually played a match
at Na Gaeil. Maybe they were faithed to meet after all.
Munster LGFA
wishes to thank both the Banner and Boherbue clubs for being great champions
and wish Na Gaeil all the best in the All-Ireland final on November 30th
v Dunedin Connollyâs
Results
All Ireland Club Senior Semi-final
The Banner
0-8 Donaghmoyne (Monaghan) 2-16
All Ireland Club Intermediate
Semi-final
Boherbue
0-12 Claregalway 5-13
All Ireland Club Junior Semi-final
result
Na Gaeil
4-17 Shannon Gaels 0-5