FBD Insurance Minor Round-Up

Minor A semi-final

Cashel KC 3-18 

Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams 0-3

Cashel are through to the FBD Insurance Minor A final after a comprehensive win over Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams. Cashel raced into an early lead with Ciara Moloneys goal setting the tone just before the 1st waterbreak.  From there Cashel never looked back running out deserving winners in a very controlled display. At half time they led 1-12 to 0-1 and added another 2-05 in the second half in what was an impressive performance against an understrength Kickhams side who battled hard throughout. They had no answer though to the Cashel attack with Anna Fahie in fine form finishing with a personal tally of 1-09. Erin Gillespie also found the back of the net while Grace Moloney had 4 points to her name. Unfortunately for the girls from the West they could find no way past the Cashel defence led by captain Aoibhe Gayson Molloy at centre back. In the end all 3 of Knockavilla’s points came from Rebecca Farrell placed balls. Cashel will face a much sterner test this Sunday in the Camogie Grounds when they take on Annacarty @11am.

Cashel KC: Evelyn Gayson Molloy, Chloe Coleman, Ella O Dwyer, Saoirse Davis, Katelyn Downey, Aoibhe Gayson Molloy (Captain), Eleanor Tobin, Lily Fahie, Emer Dwan, Anna Fahie (1-9), Grace Moloney 0-4), Ciara Moloney (1-1), Keeva O Donoghue (0-1), Lucy Fogarty (0-1), Erin Gillespie (1-0).

Subs, Ellie Butler, Anna Keane, Kelli Browne (0-1), Aliyah McKenna, Alessia Mazzolla, Eimear O Brien, Allie Corcoran, Niamh O Brien, Lilly Tobin.

Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams:Mary Louise O’Rourke, Niamh Hayes Kate O’Heney, Leonie Farrell, Ellie Hadnett Caoimhe McCormack, Sarah Ryan,Holly Fitzgerald Eimer Glesson,Jessie Collins,Emma Daly Ellen Browne,Emma Ryan,Rebecca Farrell (0-03, 3frees),Chloe Farrell

Subs used:Ali Buckey Jade Collins and Millie Kelly

 Minor C quarter-final

Thurles Sarsfields 7-10

Gortnahoe Glengoole 2-12

Gortnahoe Glengoole had home advantage after topping their group in the minor C championship. The fields in Gortnahoe was in top condition for winter hurling and both teams relished the opportunity to play for a semi final spot.

Grace Campion was the stand out player throughout for Gortnahoe and created constant pressure on the Sarsfields backline. She forced the Sarsfields management to make changes as her threat was relentless. Ella Moloney took up the role for the second half and relieved some pressure.

Sarsfields looked to senior player Aoife Dwyer to lead the team and that she did, as younger players Chloe Shorley and Maria Ralph stood up to be counted and scored 6 goals between them.

Louise Bergin kept Gortnahoe in the game in the second half as she rattled the net and lifted the Gortnahoe girls for the final 15 minutes as they struck 2:4.

Gortnahoe will feel if they had Helen Cleere the game was there for the taking but goals win matches and the girls from the Cathedral town took every opportunity.

Sarsfields march on to the semi final where they meet Newport.

Minor C semi-final

Kilruane MacDonagh’s 0-07

Holycross Ballycahill 0-04

Saturday morning saw Holycross Ballycahill play Kilruane MacDonaghs in the FBD Minor C Championship semi final in Holycross.

Light drizzle didn’t hamper the great display of Camogie on show from both teams. It was a nip and tuck game throughout the first half. 3 points from Meabh Ryan Holycross Ballycahill and 1 point each from Allie O’Kelly and Lynne Farrell Kilruane MacDonaghs saw a half time score of 0-3 to 0-2.

The second half saw Allie O’Kelly put over some great points. Holycross Ballycahill replied with another point from Meabh Ryan. Final score at full time Holycross Ballycahill 0-4, Kilruane MacDonaghs 0-7.

Minor B quarter-final

Shannon Rovers 5-09

Boherlahan Dualla 1-06

Shannon Rovers got off to a superb start to this game, racing into an early 1-05 to nil lead after 12 minutes. Played in Ballinderry on a windy misty morning, Nicola Kelly scored the Shannon Rovers early goal with Laura Leenane adding to their points tally. Boherlahan were playing with a strong wind and a long range free from Emma Horgan went straight to the 'Rovers' net followed by a pointed free to leave four points between the sides at the water break. Celine Guinan was influential for Shannon Rovers at wing forward with Frances Bugler and Emma Fogarty in their halfback line. Boherlahan narrowed the lead to a 1-06 to 1-03 halftime score.The second half saw Shannon Rovers dominate this game playing with the breeze. A hat-trick of goals from full forward Laura Leenane sealed the match for the home side. Shannon Rovers now advance to the Minor B semifinal where they play Brian Borus with Fethard playing group winners Moycarkey in the other semifinal.

Minor C Shield quarter-final

Templemore 5-12

Carrick Swans 0-00

An impressive all round display by Templemore meant that they were much too strong for Carrick Davins. Some fine scoring by Kate Delaney, Aoife Shelly and Jill Johnston put them into an early lead. In defence Niamh Dunne and Sarah Bergin dominated throughout while corner back Lucy Martin scored a superb point from distance in the second half to top off a great display.

FBD Insurance Minor Fixtures

Thursday December 16th.