25 July 2005 Galway Claim Minor Honours Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! Galway Claim Minor Honours Galway 5-07 Donegal 1-08 Galway claimed their second ever All Ireland Minor title at a rain soaked Tourlestrane in front of a large crowd. Although the score line may suggest a one sided affair this was far from easy for the Westerners as Donegal give them a great battle. Indeed had Donegal taken their chances in a dominant spell either side of the break things may have been so much different. That was the difference on the day as Galway rattled in five goals while at the other end Donegal missed their chances including a penalty. That penalty save was just one of the many moments Una Carroll had lit up an otherwise overcast day. The Corofin star hit 2-03 at the other end as well as stepping in between the posts while net minder Louise Morris served her time in the sin bin. Galway went in at the interval leading by 2-02 to 0-06, with all their scores coming in side the opening quarter. Both goals were dispatched by Michelle Delaney (11min) and Carroll (15min). Between both Galway goals, Donegal were denied two majors of their own by Morris with great point blank saves from Carol Breslin and McMonagle. Donegal dominated the second quarter but only added three further points to their total. Carroll saving a spot kick from Yvonne McMonagle just before the interval to leave Galway leading 2-02 to 0-06 at the midway point. The Tirconaill girls continued their dominance after the resumption with McMonagle reducing the deficit to the minimum. However gradually Galway gained the upper hand again with Niamh Fahy and the outstanding Claire Molloy keeping the defence in order. At the other end 1-05 without reply between the 12th and 29th minute of the half made sure the title was making the journey to Galway with player of the match Sarah Cosgrove netting the all-important goal. Three further majors came in injury time with Sheila Campbell getting one for Donegal and both Carroll and Cosgrove netting for the winners. A jubilant Niamh Fahy received the cup from president Geraldine Giles after a very exciting decider. Both sides showed there is plenty of talent at their disposal and both will have a major a say at senior level in the year’s to come. Full coverage in the next edition of PEIL. Donegal: Karen Guthrie, Anna Marie McGlynn, Emma Lawn, Sarah Faulkner, Aisling Corcoran, Mari Herron, Aoife Watters, Bridget Gallagher (0-02,f), Grainne Houston, Carol Breslin (0-01), Sheila Campbell (1-01), Ciara Buggy, Lisa Byrne, Yvonne McMonagle (0-01), Niamh Hegarty (0-03) Subs: Deirdre Walsh for L Byrne (56min) Galway: Louise Morris, Niamh Lohan, Meadhbh Maloney, Nichola Fahy, Claire Molloy, Niamh Fahy, Marian Brannelly, Caitriona Cormican, Ann Marie McDonagh (0-01), Nora Warde, Sarah Cosgrove (2-01), Cora Joyce, Rachel King, Michelle Delaney (1-01), Una Carroll (2-03, 2f) Subs: Barbara Hannon for M Maloney (34min), Sinead Egan (0-01) for M Brannelly (40min), Elaine O’Sullivan for R King (55min), Mary Hanley for M Delaney (65min) Referee: Tony Clarke (Dublin) Alan Gunn (PR Committee) Share this Article 0 0