U 12 NOVICE SHIELD FINAL

Killulta Gaels 5-08 Gerald Griffins 3-03.

Our u12 girls footballers played Gerald Griffins in an exciting game of 2 halves in Knockaderry and thanks to the club for the use of the pitch which was in excellent condition. Westarted well by scoring the opening well taken point by Regina Griffin but the girls from Ballyhahill were quick to respond by also putting a point on the board. But within minutes Kate O Shaughnessy scored a cracking goal, we went on only to score 3 more points by Jessie, Grace and another by Regina despite gallant efforts by the girls we were unable stop Gerald Griffins who at times looked like they had the game in the bag as they were 5 points up at half time 1.4 v 3.3. They had not counted on the heart of this team who had won all but one game this year.



Killulta came out fighting in the second half with Jessie Nash scoring a goal to settle us down followed by a goal from Regina and then she also scored a point. Gerald Griffins had no answer for us and Grace scored another cracking goal .Ciara Downes who had a collision with the goal posts went on to score a fine point from a free, Jessie went on to score the final goal of the match and Regina Griffin went on to finish the game as she had started with another fine point. Even though Gerald Griffins did not score in the second half this was a due to the hard work of our backs Chloe Corbett who played a great match for her first match this year due to breaking her arm, Meara Fitzgerald, Sophie McCarthy and the many saves by our goalie Laura Sheehan, but each and every girl in this team has played there part in winning this shield even though there was a few missing on the night due to holidays, Sarah Clancy, Mairead Ryan and Emily Ryan.

Jessie Nash captain accepted the trophy from Dawn O Shaughnessy representing the county board and wished Gerald Griffins all the best and thanked all the parents and management who gave so much throughout the year. Finally all the girls have improved so much and once more we would like to thank all parents for the support through the year and we have much hope for next year.

Team
LAURA SHEEHAN, CHLOE CORBETT, MEARA FITZGERALD, SOPHIE MCCARTHY, FIONNUALA O CONNOR, ALISON QUINN, JESSIE NASH (2.2), GRACE MORRISSEY (1.1), REGINA GRIFFIN (1.4), CIARA DOWNES (0.1), KATE O SHAUGHNESSY (1-0), MARIETA MOLONEY, SARAH CAFFERTY.
SUBS
GEORGIA FITZGERLD FOR FIONNUALA O CONNOR, ALISON RYAN FOR SARAH CAFFERTY, JANE FITZGERALD FOR KATE O SHAUGHNESSY, LAURA QUINN FOR CHLOE CORBETT, CIARA DOWNEY, SARAH NEVILLE, ROISIN KING. ALSO PART OF TEAM MAIREAD RYAN, SARAH CLANCY, EMILY RYAN, SARAH HEAVENOR, KATIE HEAVENOR CRONIN, NORA CASEY, MEADHBH LARKIN AND MAURA DALTON.