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The SMI, Newcastle West squad who defeated Ballyhaunis Community School in their All-Ireland semi-final
SCOIL Mhuire agus Ide Newcastle West's remarkable journey to the All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Junior ‘C’ Ladies football final continued in dramatic fashion as they overcame a fierce Ballyhaunis Community School challenge in a thrilling semi-final at Banagher, Co Offaly on Friday last.
SMI got off to the perfect start, racing into a 1-2 to 0-0 lead with first year star Emma Horgan netting an early goal, while captain Isabelle O’Brien was also on target for the Limerick side.
However, Ballyhaunis hit back to be level, 1-2 each, at half-time. SMI goalkeeper Maeve Cussen made two top class saves into the second half as the Mayo side moved two points in front. A second Horgan goal helped SMI regain the initiative.
A terrific Ciara Lanigan goal for the West Limerick side proved key in their victory.
Substitute Eva Power also scored a crucial second half point in the exciting win.
SCORERS: SMI, Newcastle West: Emma Horgan 2-2, Ciara Lanigan 1-2, Isabelle O’Brien, Beanne Larkin, Eva Power 0-1 each.
SMI, NEWCASTLE WEST: Maeve Cussen, Grace Kelly, Keelin Carr, Eabha Kelly, Cora Long, Ailis Kelly, Olivia O’Brien, Kate O’Gorman, Gracie O’Doherty, Ciara Lanigan, Aoibhinn Dore, Beanne Larkin, Isabelle O’Brien, Emma Horgan. Subs Used: Eva Power for Gracie O’Doherty (30 mins), Molly Madigan for Anna Horgan (47 mins)
BALLYHAUNIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL: Katelyn McLoughlin, Lucy Flanagan, Emma McGuire, Amy Waldron, Ruby Coggins, Emily Lyons, Jorja Hession, Caoilagh Kelly, Grace Heneghen, Erin Higgins, Vivienne Gannon, Sara Brennan, Emily Duffy, Erin Hibbitt, Éala Greally.
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