The inaugural Gaelfast Antrim schools Cup Camogie final was a fiercely contested game in Dunsilly on Wednesday night under lights in what was the showcase final of this Year 9 competition which started back in October.

C.P.C started the scoring with Caoilfhionn McShane sending over a fine point in the third minute. C.P.C. continued to apply the pressure, going for goal on a few occasions and could have been out of sight had it not been for the fine goalkeeping skills of Ellen McAllister in the Garron Tower goals. C.P.C’s captain Jane Feetham pushed her team further ahead just before Riona McCaughan struck the first of her two points and she followed soon after with a finely taken goal to push them ahead with 1-3 on the board. C.P.C. struck a purple patch with Mischa Healey finding the net on 2 occasions despite the best efforts of McAllister and Laoiseach McNaughton at full back. St Killian’s forwards threatened the C.P.C. defence but could not break through for that final score with Ceara Slevin, and Meabh McAlonan leading the charge from the back line. Jane Feetham then produced a wonder point from just inside her own ’45 with Maggie Kearns sending a long range free over the bar to leave the score 3.6 to 0.0 at the break.

Pics by Bert Trowlen

Maggie Kearns scored from play on the restart with Jane Feethams free which she sent towards the bottom corner of the goal being deflected brilliantly by Ellen McAllister only for it to go over the bar.  However, Jane’s player of the match performance was paid off with a goal sealing the victory for C.P.C. Both teams made changes in this half and the girls all fought hard to the final whistle with St Killian’s raising the white flag from an Orlaith Quinn effort scoring the first of her 2 points. This was soon followed by a green flag 7 minutes before the end from the hard working Caoimhe McDonnell in what were the final scores of the game.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable game showcasing some of the talent that we have in Antrim at underage level. It was a wonderful family occasion for proud parents, grandparents, siblings and friends packing the grounds. A massive thanks to all those in Gaelfast for the organisation and facilitation of these games promoting Camogie in our county.