Milford NS win Celtic Image Shield at Na Piarsaigh GAA Grounds

Milford National School secured the Celtic Image Shield in the girls’ Gaelic football competition held at Na Piarsaigh GAA Grounds.

In the semi‑final Milford defeated Herbertstown, and in the final they overcame Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh of Roxborough by 2‑3 to 0‑3.

Early goals came from Ava Barry and Ruth Larkin, while Éillidh McMillan, Ella Burns, Laurie Earls, Lola O’Connell and Ruth Larkin were highlighted as key performers for Milford.

Roxborough’s side, featuring Dalia Almuktar, Hazel Keogh, Sadie McNamara, Millie English and Lily Conway, continued to press throughout the match.

The referees for the final were Philip Dee and Cyril Doolan. Joe Lyons, representing Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Luimnigh, thanked the host club and invited Micheál Cahill, manager of the Limerick senior football team, to present the shield to winning captain Zara Glynn.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Digital Buggu / Pexels.