23 March 2005 Cork Ladies Ladies Football Round Up Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! CORK LADIES FOOTBALL ROUND UP By Mary White UCC VICTORIOUS AT O’CONNOR CUP UCC were victorious at the weekend when they overcame CIT in O’Connor Cup Shield final in Belfast 3-7 2-3. Claire OBrien opened the scoring for UCC with a well-taken point, followed by a Caoimhe Creedon point and a superb half volley by Tracy Gallagher which ended in the net. A fluke goal by midfielder Ann Marie on the ninth minute and points from Eleanor Twohig and Mary ORourke saw CIT back to within a point but not for long as UCC upped the tempo and led 3-5 1-2 at the half. At the beginning of the second Claire O’ Brien pointed for UCC followed by Gallagher but this was to be their last score of the game as CIT threw everything into attack in the last quarter. The pressure paid off as Mairead Rea was brought down in the small square and Jenny Duffy made no mistake with the resulting penalty. In the closing minute, Waterfords Mary O’ Rourke added a point but it wasnt enough as UCC emerged worthy winners on a score of 3-7 2-3. Scorers for UCC: T Gallagher 2-3, C O’ Brien 1-2, F Ni Shuilleabháin and R Curtain 0-1 each. Scorers for CIT: J Duffy 1-0 (pen), AM Walsh 1-0, M O’ Rourke 0-2 and U Downes 0-1. CIT: M Hayes, E Donovan, A Regan, E McCarthy, C Peters, M Kelly, J Duffy, AM Walsh, AM O’ Shea, U Downes (C), B Geary, L Brick, E Twohig, M McHugh, M O’ Rourke, L Casey, J OSullivan, M Rea. UCC: C O’ Connor, M McGrath, G Ni Fhlatharta, D Frost, E Power, K Gleeson, Cliona O’ Keeffe, E Cotter (C), S OCallaghan, D Foley, R Curtain, C Creedon, C OBrien, F Ni Shuilleabhain, T Gallagher. Player of the Match: Donna Frost (UCC) DIVISION 1 NATIONAL LEAGUE Having defeated Mayo in round 5 of the Suzuki National League, Cork finished top of their group having only lost to All-Ireland champions Galway. As a result the Rebels qualified for the quarter finals and were drawn against Roscommon which is scheduled for Sunday. Elsewhere Waterford play Mayo, Galway play Dublin and Meath play Monaghan. DIVISION 2 NATIONAL LEAGUE A huge win over Sligo two weeks ago gave the Cork junior squad the boost they needed and having won qualified for the league playoffs. Drawn against arch rivals and neighbors Limerick Cork will have their work cut out for them when these sides meet on Sunday. Captain Annie Walsh, Eleanor Twohig and Siobhán Buckley will again be called upon and no doubt will perform on the day. U12 EAST CORK LEAGUE It was Fermoy who took honours against St Colemans in the East Cork League on Sunday winning 4-3 1-1 St Colmans took time to settle as Fermoy took the lead early with a goal. A brace of good scores followed and Colemans trailed at the half. However they showed huge determination and began to move the ball better. With plenty of chances only a goal by Sinead O’ Riordan in the end wasnt enough to beat a strong Fermoy side. Elsewhere Erins Own defeated Aghada 2-3. LONG KICK FUNDRAISER If you’re looking for a bit of fun on Monday next, Lisgoold ladies football club are holding a Long Kick from Leamlara to Lisgoold in order to raise funds for the club. Everyones welcome on the day and teams of three (must include one adult) can take part but be sure to bring your own football. Kick off is at 12pm at Leamlara church. For more information contact Fergus on 021-4631461 or Bernadette on 021-4642297. RESULTS O’ Connor Cup Shield Final CIT 2-3 UCC 3-6 Division 2 League Liscarroll 3-5 Dromtariffe 2-15, Ballincollig 2-5 Ballingeary 6-11, Lisgoold 0-6 St Coleman’s 4-12 Division 4 League Inch 7-8 Erins Own 2-2, Boherbue 5-14 Milford 0-1 U14 North Cork League Liscarroll 6-11 Castlemagner 0-3 U12 East Cork League Erins Own 5-3 Aghada 2-3, Fermoy 4-3 – 1-1 St Colemans St Colemans U12 team intercept a Fermoy ball in last Sundays U12 East Cork League clash. Share this Article 0 0