UL-Bohemian celebrate Womens' All-Ireland Cup glory

CLINICAL UL-Bohemian claimed the Women's All-Ireland Cup title for a record sixth time with a deserved 17-5 victory over Blackrock College at Ashbourne on Saturday.

UL-Bohemian opened the scoring with Laura Sheehan’s first half try and took control of the game with Aine Staunton’s second half touchdown.

Winning captain Fiona Hayes said: “We started a bit shaky.

“I think the first 20 minutes didn’t go our way. There were a lot of mistakes, but we regrouped. I’m very proud of the girls and delighted we came away with the win today.”

Blackrock  managed a try through Caoimhe Molloy, who took the ball at pace and powered home.

SCORERS: UL Bohemian: Tries: Laura Sheehan, Aine Staunton; Cons: Niamh Briggs 2; Pen: Niamh Briggs. Blackrock College: Try: Caoimhe Molloy

UL-BOHEMIAN: Aine Staunton, Stephanie Nunan, Enya Breen, Rachel Allen, Laura Sheehan, Niamh Briggs, Helen McDermott, Fiona Hayes, Kate Sheehan, Fiona Reidy, Claire Bennett, Aoife O’Sullivan, Chloe Pearse, Clodagh O’Halloran, Sarah Quin. Replacements: Sarah O’Gorman, Edel Murphy, Geena Behan, Sarah Garrett, Caoimhe Tiernan, Laura O’Mahony, Rosie Newton.

BLACKROCK COLLEGE: Ellen Taite, Natasja Behan, Alison Coleman, Maeve Og O’Leary, Ray Lawless, Jackie Shiels, Niamh Griffen, Caoimhe Molloy, Ann Marie Rooney, Manuela McCarthy, Judy Bobbett, Mairead Holohan, Meadbh Scally, Grace Kelly, Hannah O’Connor. Replacements: Lena Fitzsimons, Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Aoife Browne, Tess Meade, Jenni Burke, Laura Delaney, Amy Cotter.