The U14 ladies year drew to a conclusion yesterday evening (Saturday) in Galbally when they fell on the wrong side of a tight Championship final against Clonoe. The girls fought hard in the first half into a strong wind and went in after 30 minutes trailing by 2 points on a score of 1-1 to 2 points. The strong wind aided the Clonoe defence. However, but for some wayward passing Cappagh could have had more scores on the board as they dominated possession.
A resilient skilful core kept Clonoe pushing forward and in the second half they opened the gap to 6 points leading 2-2 to 2 points. Cappagh, not wanting to lose without effort, really upped their performance from here to the end and scored a great goal to close the gap to three points. The forwards started to click and they began to open up the Clonoe defence. Tough Clonoe defending with all bodies behind the ball kept Cappagh at bay. They won a few frees out of range. Another point closed the gap to two and the final whistle blew to close the under 14 season.
The coaches would like to thank every player for all their individual effort this year, that when combined created a great team. Aoife Taggert, Cara, Erin, Andrea, Blaithin, Jessica, Amy Quinn, Hannah Monaghan, Amy mc Phillips, Samira, Ciara, Grainne, Caitlin, Cliona, Niamh, Alex, Hannah McCullagh, Aoife Hutchison, Maria, Catriona, Naomi, Alisha, Aimee, Sophie, Derbhla, Clodagh should all be proud of their achievements in 2013. These girls won the Féile Shield, the Grade 3 League and were grade 3 Championship finalists. A massive thank you has to go to Clodagh and Stephanie for their support in coaching.
The coaches would like to thank all family support they received this year because without this the girls would not get to experience the joy of being a part of their Gaelic games in Cappagh.
The Club would like to thank Coaches Damian McCrory and Mark Bradley for taking us all on this exciting journey with this team this year.
Watch out for more from this special group in the coming years.
