On Thursday, May 2nd, our Camogie team journeyed to Fethard to take on Duala in the Roinn E County Semi-final. Duala have proved to be our undoing at the semi-final stage on previous occasions but this year's squad were determined not to let history repeat itself.
The weather was slightly better than forecast and the rain stayed away until a downpour in the last quarter made conditions difficult. Both teams were undeterred and served up an exciting contest nonetheless.
Despite a very even start Our Lady's got their noses in front early on and managed to hold the lead until the final whistle. Leading by five goals after a brilliant start to the second half, we appeared to cruising, but Duala to their credit came storming back. Our girls held on and showed great courage and skill to see out the contest.
The final score was Our Lady's 12-8 Duala 11-6.
Panel: Órla McAree (c), Niamh Quigley, Amber Hearne, Sophie Hayes, Taylor Rose Rice, Sarah Tye, Hannah Shelly, Amy Burns, Aoibhinn Rice, Grace Croke, Iris Corcoran, Kellyann Donovan, Chloe Fennelly
Next up for our girls is a trip to Semple Stadium for the County Final.
