U14 East Cork Final v Eirns Own

Lisgoold 4.08 Erins Own 0.04

It was into the Lions den on Saturday that our young girls ventured, as we visited Erins Own home, pitch in Caherlag for their Under 14 Championship decider.

A bright and crisp Autumn afternoon would greet the large travelling Lisgoold contingent , and little did we know that over an hour later the happy Lisgoold supporters would celebrate not only the annexing of another Championship trophy ,. but the warmth of a wonderful team performance .

East Cork Chairman, John Hickey had the honour of presenting the trophy to Lisgoold captain Caoilinn Hickey , and we wondered when a Chairman ever had the proud honour of presenting the cup to his daughter before .

Caoilinn wes a most deserving skipper of a fantastic team performance , where each player played at and beyond their previous personal bests .

Whilst the famous Kerry side of previous years were proud of their Twin Towers, our attack was based on more precision and style rather than sheer altitude ! Donna McCann and Dayna Bradley simply pulverised the defense, and rattled score after score after score, each better than the last. One final flowing move ended with Donna bashing the upright with such a corker that the post is probably still shaking.

Up front assistance was provided by Ella O'Brien and Laura Walsh, while Sarah O'Shea proved a wonderful link between midfield and attack . The middle third was a bountiful location for Lisgoold where Siomha Walsh was exquisite in everything she did, and she proved a wonderful ally for the majestic Cara O'Brien, and later Aoife Roche.

Lorraine O'Driscoll (who was sadly forced off with an injury) and cousin Stephanie O'Drioscoll were solid and dependable throughout, whilst the inside full back line were strong an dependable where Aoife Healy ,

Kate Ruane and the brilliant Danielle O'Keeffe saw off seven direct opponents without a score ! Wing back Jody Townend hunted and challenged throughout and broke up attack after attack in an outstanding display. Keeper Kelsey Devin was dependable and sound throughout and her accurate kick outs were the launching pad for many an attack .

Team captain Caoilinn Hickey was a magnet for the ball , her reading of the play simply majestic, and she well deserved the opportunity to lead this fantastic team to a well deserved Championship victory.