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19 Dec 2025

PICTURES: Holycross AFC and Regional battle it out in LWSSL U17 final

Holycross AFC ran out 2-1 winners at the University of Limerick

HOLYCROSS AFC and Regional battled it out earlier this month in the LWSSL final at the University of Limerick.

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Regional took the lead after ten minutes through Murnane but Holycross regrouped and got back level just before half time when Ailbhe MacNamara scored a beautiful chip from 30 yards.
Holycross started the second half very well with Ava Burke putting Holycross ahead 2-1 with a tidy finish.
Regional began to pile on the pressure but Holycross had the better chances on the break and injury time saw three very well delivered Regional corners dealt with by Holycross shot-stopper Holly Dawson.
Tara Hynes was awarded POTM after a brilliant display and Captain Ailbhe MacNamara collected the cup on behalf of the Holycross team.

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