08 October 2003 Ulster Club Semi-finals Preview: Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! Ulster Club Semi-finals Preview: This Sunday its semi-final action in the Province of Ulster for the AIB club championships at all grades. In the Junior championship Rockcorry (Monaghan) entertain Flaughvale (Derry) in what has all the ingredients of a close encounter. The Monaghan champions like the Derry girls are appearing on the Ulster scene for the first time and both will be aiming for that elusive final spot. Rockcorry had Edel Hacket on the county senior side while Linda McKeown, Emma O’Harte, Orla McKeown were on the junior side. Kerri King was the only Flaughvale county representative on the Derry side but other player like Julie McLaughlin and Sharleen O Hara are dangerous in front of goal. Elsewhere Ballyhaise (Cavan) and Moneyglass (Antrim) meet in Cavan @ 3pm in the other semi. Ballyhaise seen off Galbally of Tyrone the last day out but face a tough challenge against the experienced Antrim girls on Sunday. Moneyglass were beaten in this final in 2001 and last year lost out at the semi-final stage to eventual All Ireland champions Tyholland. In the Intermediate grade a real ding dong tussle looks on the cards when Glen (Derry) welcome Clan Eireann (Armagh). Glen have been knocking on the door for a number of years but have failed to make that break through but this could be their year. They have a number of county stars at their disposal. The Armagh girls too are a very strong outfit and will be confident of toppling the famous Derry club but with home advantage Glen might just shade it. Lurgan (Cavan) have O Neill Shamrocks (Monaghan) in Virginia @1:30pm in the other semi-final. Lurgan fresh from their win over Belcoo (Fermanagh) face a mighty battle against the 2001 Ulster Junior champions. The Shamrocks have defeated Tyholland in the county final and then Moville (Donegal on their path to the last four spot. Key players on both sides are Michelle Cole, Laura Hanratty (Lurgan) and Rosie Hughes, Kathy McManus (O Neills) In the senior championship holders Carrickmore (Tyrone) make the trip to Letterkenny to face St Eunans for a mouth-watering tie. Both sides met in last years decider so the Donegal girls will be out to reverse that result. Fresh from their county success at the weekend ten of the Donegal panel make up this St Eunans side which will be a major boost to any club. Debbie lee Fox missed the victory over Donaghmoyne (Monaghan) the last day but is back to tackle the Tyrone girls. Carrickmore too have some wonderfully talented players like Lynette Hughes, Etaoine O Kane and Connie Fox and this one could go right to the wire if not a second day to decide. Castlewellan (Down) and Knockbride (Cavan) meet in the other game at St Malachys park in Down. Castlewellan back on the big stage for the first time since 97 will look to Lisa Morgan on the 40, Aine Keary, Claire Drummy and Kelly Higgins for big matches. The Cavan girls Ulster Intermediate champions last year are the first Cavan club ever to play at senior level. They are a very young talented side backboned by a number of young county stars that helped cavan reach the U16 all Ireland final this year. Key players for them are Carmel McCabe, Elaine Costin, Aisling Treanor and Emma Clarke. Alan Gunn Share this Article 0 0