Many thanks to the clubs that supplied the Kerry ladies with match reports after last weekends first round of the Rhyno Quality Feeds County League .
Rhyno Quality Feeds Senior County League Roundup.
Division 1
Castleisland Desmonds 1-17 Na Gaeil 4-7
If Sky Sports were looking for a flagship game to promote the Rhyno Quality Feeds Senior County League then this thriller in Castleisland would certainly have been the one to go for.
Desmonds emerged victorious by one point, but really the contest could have gone either way with the action swinging from one end to another throughout the game.
There was some serious quality on display by both sides with Desmonds boasting the likes of senior county stars Lorraine Scanlon, Aisling Leonard, Andrea Murphy, Eilish Lynch and Jane Lynch while Na Gaeil were able to call upon Deirdre Kearney, Eilish O’Connor, Maria Quirke, Ayesha Roche and Sarah Cunningham.
After a superb first half, Na Gaeil went in leading by one point on a scoreline of 4-1 to 1-9. Na Gaeil’s ability to score goals was causing the Desmonds defence numerous problems with Maria Quirke (2, 1 pen) ,Erika O’Sullivan, and Jadyn Lucey goaling for the Tralee side and Rachael Cronin raising the green flag for the Castleisland girls. It could have been worse for Desmonds, but goalkeeper Caitlinn Nolan made 2 good saves to keep her side in the game.
Desmonds tightened up their defence in the second half and Na Gaeil were finding it more difficult to penetrate the Desmonds defence. Lorraine Scanlon was ruling the roost at midfield and supplying decent ball into the dangerous Leanne Mangan and Andrea Murphy. With time running out and the sides level, Lorraine Scanlon was fouled 21 metres from goal. Desmonds captain Rachael Cronin stepped up and struck the free kick with her trusty left leg straight over the bar to seal a one point win for the Castleisland team.
Na Gaeil had very impressive performers in flying wingers Megan Sheehy and Jadyn Lucey, Marie Quirke, Eilish O’Connor, Sarah Quigley and Sarah Cunningham, while Desmonds best were goalkeeper Caitlinn Nolan, Aisling Leonard , Lorraine Scanlon, Eilish Lynch, Rachael Cronin, Leanne Mangan, Andrea Murphy, and the evergreen Sandra Hartnett.
Scorers Na Gaeil; Sarah Cunningham 0-3, Maria Quirke 2-1 ,Erika O’Sullivan 1-0, Jadyn Lucey 1-0, Megan Sheehy 0-2, Eilish O’Connor 0-1
Scorers Desmonds; Leanne Mangan 0-6 (0-2 frees), Andrea Murphy 0-5, Lorraine Scanlon 0-3, Rachael Cronin 1-2 (0-1 free), Sandra Hartnett 0-1.
Inbhear Sceine Gaels 1-7 Southern Gaels 2-14
An inspired performance from Mary Cronin guided Southern Gaels to a 10 point victory over Inbhear Sceine Gaels in Sneem on Sunday. Inbhear Sceine Gaels led by 1-7 to 1-4 at half time, however it was all Southern Gaels in the second half of the game. Cronin finished the game with 1-3 to her name while she was well assisted by Deirdre Corridan on 1-6, Anna Galvin on 0-4 and Lisa O’Sullivan with 0-1.
Corca Dhuibhne 4-8 Beaufort 4-13
Division 2
Rathmore 1-6 Scartaglin 1-12
Scartaglin created a bit of a surprise when they defeated Rathmore by 6 points in Rathmore on Sunday. Veteran Mags Fitzgerald was the difference between the teams as her 8 point haul inspired the Scart girls to victory. Rathmore, short 6 of their regular starting team, goaled through Catriona Desmond ,while the O’Mahony twins and Aoife Ryan were also on the scoresheet for them.
Laune Rangers 2-1 John Mitchels 6-14
John Mitchels were much too strong for a depleted Killorglin side in Cloon last Sunday. Mitchels totally dominated this game and led 3-5 to 1 goal at half time. Katelyn O’Sullivan, Cliodhna Hayes, and Leona O’Shea played well all through the game while Shauna Hanafin was superb at midfield.
Listowel Emmets 2-6 Finuge -St Senans 2-11
Finuge /St Senans were too strong for Listowel Emmets in the big local derby with Finuge/St Senans emerging victorious by 5 points. The half time score was Finuge /St Senans 1-05 to Listowel Emmets 0-02 Emmets did stage a good comeback in the second half and scored goals through Kate Sayers and Caoimhe O’ Sullivan but it wasn’t enough to gain the win.
Final Score Emmets 2-06 to Finuge /St. Senans 2-11.
Division 3
Austin Stacks 4-19 Clounmacon/Moyvane 3-4
Austin Stacks proved too strong for a spirited Clounmacon/Moyvane side in Connolly Park last Sunday. Stacks led by 3-15 to 2-1 at half time. Erin Finucane (1-2), Rebecca Horgan, Grainne Martin, Laura Stack (1-0), Laura Lavery (1-1) and Laura McLaughlin never stopped trying for Clounmacon/Moyvane.
Spa 5-9 Firies 2-9
Spa welcomed back some oldies but goodies to their team for their victory over Firies, however it was one of their younger players Roisin Kearney who stole the limelight with 3 goals in the game.
Spa led by 3-3 to 6 points at half time but Firies, inspired by Maura O’Connor, never stopped trying throughout the game.
Dr Crokes 3-18 Kilcummin 5-6
Kilcummin got off to a great start by opening the scoring with two quick goals through Eilish O’Leary. Rheanna O’ Shea replied with a goal and a point for Dr Crokes. Amanda Brosnan scored 1-5 for Crokes in the first half . Half Time : Dr Crokes 2-8 Kilcummin 2-3.
Christina Cooper and Siobhan Burns(0-4) had great games for Dr Crokes in the second half as the Killarney side had too much firepower for their Kilcummin neighbours. The Crokes backline of Megan Kiely, Edel O’ Carrol and Megan Brosnan where outstanding all through. For Kilcummin , Eilish O’Leary, Maggie Doherty and Emer Casey played best on the day.
| Causeway 1-9 Milltown-Listry 3-9
MilltownListrySeniors played Causeway inListrythis evening in a very exciting and entertaining game. At half timethe score was MilltownListry2-4 to Causeway 1-5.MilltownListryproved to be the better teamin the second half winning on a score line of 3-9 to 1-9. Well done to both teams for a very entertaining game. We wishMeadhbhRochford a speedy recovery and hope to see her back playing again soon. |
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Division 4
Dingle 2-15 Beale 1-2
A Kate Sullivan inspired Dingle proved much too strong for Beale last Sunday in Páirc an Ághasaigh. Kate finished the game with 1-4 to her name while Aoife Geaney(0-6),Niamh Griffin(0-4),Lia O’Shea(0-1)& Sadhbh Brosnan (1-0) completed the rest of the scoring. Beale’s Charlotte O’Neill finished with 1-1 while Collette Foley scored a point.
Fossa 2-22 Glenflesk 3-3
Played under lovely sunshine in Fossa
Anna O’ Reilly opened the scoring for Fossa with a goal.
Fossa continued to dominate around the field but Glenflesk’s Keelie O’ Connor also found the net.
Half time score; Fossa 1-9 to Glenflesk 1-2
During the second half Glenflesk continued to put pressure on Fossa but Ciara Griffin Fossas goalie, pulled off some fine saves.
Glenflesk efforts were rewarded with goals from Gillian Courtney and Abby Lynch.
Anna Clifford for Fossa kicked a goal and some fine points .
Fossa continued to get the scores and were too strong for the Glenflesk challenge.
Final score Fossa 2-22 Glenflesk 3-3
Currow 5- 08 Abbeydorney 0-03.
Currow’s mixture of experience and youth proved much too strong for an Abbeydorney side short a number of regulars. Louise Nelligan top scored for the Currow side with 4-1, while Noelle Scanlon contributed 1-3, Roisin Daly 0-3 and Aoife Walsh 0-1. The half time score read Currow 3-04 to Abbeydorney 0-01. Outstanding on the day were Kerri Mc Carthy, Orla Brosnan, Fiona Nelligan McGuire and Pataire Fleming.
Annascaul /Castlegregory 0-3 Legion 2-7