Despite trailing the ‘Mines 0-4 to 2-4 at one stage Nenagh Éire Óg recovered to earn a share of the points at Dolla on Sunday morning. Indeed, such was the rousing nature of the Blues’ comeback that the girls were ultimately disappointed not to get the win.
County Junior A Camogie League
Silvermines 2-7 Nenagh Éire Óg 2-7
Nenagh Éire Óg struggled initially with the ‘Mines taking a 0-2 to no-score lead before Julie Moylan got the Blues off the mark in the sixth minute.
A Zoey Grattan ’50 levelled matters before a Julie Kirwan point following superb work from Aisling O’Brien presented Éire Óg with the lead in the 15th minute – 0-3 to 0-2.
Silvermines responded positively to the challenge and hit 1-2 without reply to lead 1-4 to 0-3 by the 29th minute.
A Holly O’Brien free left a goal in it at the break – 0-4 to 1-4.
In the first minute of the second half the ‘Mines struck for their second goal leaving Éire Óg facing a six-point deficit.
Points from Rachel Spillane and Alannah Morris steadied the Blues before a Silvermines free left five in it with 17 minutes to play – 0-6 to 2-5.
A rasping left-hand shot from Holly O’Brien in the 44th minute dragged Éire Óg to within striking distance – 1-6 to 2-5.
A Silvermines free edged the home side three clear, that is until Julie Moylan belted home an equalising goal in the 51st minute – 2-6 apiece.
A free forced Silvermines back into the lead in the 55th minute. Éire Óg were left cursing their luck seconds later when a Holly O’Brien effort hit a post. Thankfully centre-back Zoey Grattan landed a long-range effort in the 57th minute to tie the game.
Nenagh Éire Óg: Sarah Quigley, Amy Heffernan, Rachel Maher, Cara Mulqueen, Saoirse Gleeson, Zoey Grattan (0-2, 0-1 frees), Michelle O’Dwyer, Michelle Collins, Rachel Spillane (0-1), Danielle Harrington, Aisling O’Brien, Gemma Morris, Julie Moylan (1-2), Sarah O’Connor, Holly O’Brien (1-1, 0-1 free). Subs: (HT) Alannah Morris (0-1) for Michelle O’Dwyer, (37th) Mairéad Sheridan for Gemma Morris, (40th) Elaine Slattery for Sarah O’Connor, (44th) Mary Dillon for Cara Mulqueen.
Referee: Shane Hodgins (Knockshegowna).
LOTTO
This week’s lotto jackpot of €2,400 was not won. The €50 lucky dip winners were: Brian Byrne (Killnasalla), Amy O’Dowd (Parkview Avenue, Thurles), Daniel Keyes (c/o Figgerty’s), Amelie Quinlivan (c/o Figgerty’s) & Philip Cleary (Mitchell Street). Thanks to everyone who is supporting the club online. Remember: no matter where you are in the world you can support Nenagh Éire Óg. Play our club lotto online.
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