St Patrick’s turn on the style to end Roscrea’s county final hopes
St Patrick’s overturn a two-point half-time deficit with a dominant second-half display to secure their place in the Junior B camogie decider
FBD Insurance Junior B Camogie Championship Semi-Final
St Patrick’s 2-10
Roscrea 0-9
St Patrick’s produced an excellent second-half performance to overcome Roscrea and book their place in next weekend’s FBD Insurance Junior B County Final.
Both sides exchanged early scores before St Patrick’s found the net through Niamh Keane. Roscrea responded impressively, with Laura Hogan and Claire Carey registering three points in succession, before Laura Hogan added another to give Roscrea a two-point advantage at the interval, leading 0-7 to 1-2.
However, St Patrick’s raised their game considerably after the break, outscoring Roscrea by 1-8 to 0-2 to secure their place in the decider. Niamh Keane was excellent from play and frees, while Éabha Hogan added a second-half point to her first-half goal and point. Millie Cleere, Faye Ahern and Grace Noonan also contributed to the scoreboard.
The St Patrick’s half-back line was particularly strong, with Claire Fitzgerald impressive on the wing, while Emily Fox and Evie Ahern also delivered solid performances. Up front, Millie Cleere, Éabha Hogan and Niamh Keane were a constant threat as St Patrick’s found another gear in the second half.
For Roscrea, Enya Hogan, Sarah McLoughlin, Laura Hogan, Caoimhe Flannery, Claire Carey and Ciara Crofton all worked tirelessly. Roscrea enjoyed a strong first half but were unable to match St Patrick’s after the break, as their opponents pulled away to secure a deserved victory and a place in the county final.
St Patrick’s: Rachel Kelly; Keelin Ryan, Gemma Gahan, Érin O’Brien; Claire Fitzgerald, Emily Fox, Evie Ahern; Rosie O’Brien, Kate Fox; Eimear Boland, Milly Cleere (0-1), Jess Strappe; Éabha Hogan (1-2), Faye Ahern (1-0), Niamh Keane (0-6).
Subs used: Grace Noonan (0-1).
Roscrea: Elsie Delaney; Rebecca Murphy, Sarah McLoughlin, Molly Hayes; Kayla McNamara, Enya Hogan, Aoibhe Matthews; Tara Nolan, Laura Hogan (0-2); Orla Carey, Caoimhe Flannery (0-1), Claire Carey (0-3); Ciara Crofton, Emma Carey, Kate Hogan (0-3).
Referee: Ailbe O’Dwyer (Boherlahan Dualla)