Antrim Division 2 Camogie League
Loughgiel: 4-20 Ahoghill: 3-9
Report and pics by Darach O’Mullan
Ahoghill’s Noreen Graham ushered in a speedy start to Tuesday night’s Senior Reserve Camogie League between Loughgiel and Ahoghill after a terrific point to start a well fought match. Ahoghill’s Maura Downey and Aine Graham had shown great skill in the first half, but Meadhbh McCormick and Katie Lynn responded with a fierce challenge.
A superb goal by Noreen Graham pushed Ahoghill ahead by the first water-break, bringing the score to 1-3 to 0-5.
Efforts by Orla Laverty and Caoimhe McMullan turned the tide in Loughgiel’s favour, especially with a superb goal as the ball spiralled through the net. Ahoghill remained in the game thanks to Aine Graham, Noreen Graham and Fiona Blaney as two goals narrowed Loughgiel’s lead to 6 points by the half time whistle.
Una McNaughton scored the first point of the second half and it was an indication that Loughgiel’s had upped the pace. A superb goal by Louise McKillop secured the Shamrock’s lead, but it didn’t stop Aine Graham from keeping the scoreboard ticking over. As Loughgiel’s victory was in sight by the second water break, another goal tightened their grip on the game. Rioghnach Cairns had brought a significant challenge to Loughgiel’s advances, but a final goal by Charley McCarry meant that victory was complete.
Loughgiel Panel1. Shauna McKillop 2. Maeve Henry 3. Katie Lynn 4. Finvola McVeigh 5. Eimear McGarry 6. Meadhbh McCormick 7. Ciara Boyle 8. Mary McKillen 9. Una McNaughton 10. Kirsty McKendry 11. Louise McKillop 12. Ciara Dobbin 13. Annie Lynn 14. Orla Laverty 15. Caoimhe McMullan 16. Carlina Sullivan 17. Ciara Connolly 18. Ella Sullivan 19. Roisin Cummings 20. Therese McKinley 23. Charley McCarry
Ahoghill Panel1. Caitriona Graham 2. Bronagh Graffin 3. Sephora O’Connell 4. Rioghnach Cairns 5. Dearbhaile Graffin 6. Mairead McCloskey 7. Caitlin McLaughlin 8. Maura Downey 9. Fiona Blaney 10. Noreen Graham 11. Aine Graham 12. Niamh Neeson 13. Ciara McGuigan 14. Anne Marie O’Neill 15. Brona McGuigan 16. Caitlin O’Hagan
