Kilmurry Ibrickane win Clare LGFA senior title after thrilling final

Kilmurry Ibrickane secured the Clare LGFA senior championship for the second time in three seasons, defeating Fergus Rovers 3‑15 to 1‑16 in a high‑octane final.

The match never saw Kilmurry trail, although the sides were level only once early on when Maeve Clancy equalised for Rovers. Goalkeeper Rebecca Sexton produced three crucial saves, including a world‑class stop on Aoibhin Keane, and was later praised for the “save of the season” that sealed the win.

Kilmurry opened strongly when Joanna Doohan’s run set up Kayla Darcy for the first point, followed by a sweeping hand‑pass involving Amy Sexton, Ciara McCarthy and Chloe Moloney that led to Karen Galvin’s goal. The half‑time score stood at 2‑7 to 0‑8, giving Kilmurry a five‑point advantage.

In the second half Rovers narrowed the gap with points from Louise Cleary and Keane, but Kilmurry responded with scores from McCarthy, Moloney and a long‑range free from Sexton that extended the lead to seven points.

The third quarter saw Sexton score a spectacular goal from a tight angle, while Rovers’ substitute Ali Talty sparked a comeback, culminating in a goal from Neylon. However, Kilmurry maintained a six‑point cushion into the closing stages, with Sexton’s final save preserving the title.

Referee John McDonagh from Liscannor oversaw the match.

Source: Clare Champion. Photo: Franco Monsalvo / Pexels.