Cork PP Schools 1st Yr Blitz Finals 06

The Cork Post Primary Schools ladies football 1st
yr blitz was held in Lackabawn last Wednesday(26th). 18 teams took
part in the competition with each school playing two first round
games before the creation of 4 sections. 

In section A St Mary’s Charleville defeated Mt St Michael’s Rosscarbery.
The teams were all sq up to the final minutes before the Charleville
girls cracked in 3 goals in as many minutes to set up a final
show down with Colaiste an Chroi Naofa,Carraig na bhFear. The
Carraig girls had beaten Loreto,Fermoy in their semi final 3.01
to 1.02. The final proved to be an exciting affair with little
between two very even sides. Sinead Dilworth stole the show for
Carrig scoring 2.03 when ably assisted by Michelle Healy, Coleen
Foley & Megan Brickley. Final score 2.04 to 2.03 in favour
of Carraig na bhFear.

In Section B Colaiste an Toirbithe A Bandon proved too strong
for St Mary’s Mallow in the first semi final while St mary’s Macroom
had to battle all the way against Schull Comm School. The Macroom
girls emerged victorious in the final on a scoreline of 4.05 to
2.04.

In Section C Colaiste an Phiarsaigh Glanmire & Scoil Mhuire
Kanturk won through to their final defeating Mery Heights Skibbereen
& Colaiste an Toirbithe B respectively. This was the closest
final of all demanding extra time. In the end the fitness of the
Glanmire girls shone through and they went on to record a fine
win on a score line of 3.06 to 2.07.

In Section D Presentation Sec Ballyphehane proved to be the surprise
packet when , despite losing their two first round games, defeated
both North Mon & Colaiste Mhuire,Cobh to earn a place in the
final. Christ the King SS Turner’s Cross ensured an all city final
when they defeated Colaiste Choilm Ballincollig in their semi
final. The Turners Cross girls were victorious in the final but
all credit to the Ballyphehane girls in this their first ladies
football competition.

The organizers look forward to many more new schools taking part
in the competition next year. A special word of thanks to Donoughmore
GAA club for the use of their excellent facility and to referees
D Daly, T McCarthy, D Forde & J Kelleher

Terry O’Brien Cork Ladies Football