Antrim LGFA Minor Championship

St Ergnat’s Moneyglass 1-10 – St Gall’s 1-00

St Ergnat’s Moneyglass made it five Minor Championships in a row on Friday night in Randalstown, overcoming a spirited St Gall’s side.

Moneyglass started brightly, rattling off four points in quick succession to settle into the contest. But St Gall’s, with their pacey full forward line with Erin Stewart and Cora Bellew inside, were always a threat. Their persistence paid off after 15 minutes when they broke through for the game’s opening goal.

The reigning champions showed their pedigree immediately after, hitting back with a superb team move finished off by Aoife Madden, who calmly slotted home to restore the advantage.

With further points added, Moneyglass went in at the break well on top, leading 1-10 to 1-0.

The second half brought the expected St Gall’s surge, but the Moneyglass defence stood tall. Caitlin Graffin and Leah Stewart were immense at the back, cutting out danger and breaking up attacks, while every forward kept the scoreboard ticking with well-taken points. St Gall’s goalkeeper, Abbey Browning, also produced a string of fine saves to deny another Moneyglass goal.

In the end, it was the champions’ composure, work rate and experience that carried them across the line. The final whistle sparked huge celebrations as the St Ergnat’s girls claimed their fifth successive Minor Championship title – a remarkable achievement for this talented group.

Both sides deserve immense credit for producing a thrilling contest that showcased the strength of underage football in Antrim LGFA.

For Moneyglass, attention now turns to the Ulster Minor Championship as they look to carry their dominance beyond county borders.