Willowingly, Kilkerrin-Clonberne Claims Fifth Consecutive AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship
Kilkerrin-Clonberne Retains Title in Style
Kilkerrin-Clonberne, powered by a dominant performance, claimed its fifth consecutive AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship on Saturday evening, defeating St Ergnat’s, Moneyglass 2-08 to 1-05 at Croke Park.
Chloe Miskell and Lynsey Noone Star for Kilkerrin-Clonberne
Goals from Chloe Miskell and Lynsey Noone in either half propelled the Galway side to victory. Miskell’s strike in the 22nd minute put Kilkerrin-Clonberne ahead 1-02 to 0-02, while Noone’s goal in the 44th minute extended the lead to 2-07 to 1-03.
Moneyglass Keeps it Close, but Ultimately Falls Short
While St Ergnat’s, Moneyglass fought valiantly, reducing the gap to a single point midway through the first half, they couldn’t maintain the momentum against the experienced Kilkerrin-Clonberne side.
Leah Stewart’s goal in the 24th minute brought St Ergnat’s back into contention, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough to overcome the westerners.
Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s Dominance on Display
Kilkerrin-Clonberne, with 14 of last year’s starting line-up, controlled the game, particularly in the second half, when they scored seven unanswered points to seal the victory.
Key Players and Scorers
- Kilkerrin-Clonberne: Chloe Miskell (1-01), Lynsey Noone (1-00), Eva Noone (0-03), Olivia Divilly (0-02), Louise Ward (0-01), Aisling Madden (0-01)
- St Ergnat’s, Moneyglass: Leah Stewart (1-02), Maria O’Neill (0-01), Cathy Carey (0-01), Bronagh Devlin (0-01)
“Chloe Miskell and Lynsey Noone grabbed goals in either half at Croke Park on Saturday evening as Kilkerrin-Clonberne defeated St Ergnat’s, Moneyglass to earn their fifth AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship crown in succession.”
Did you know?
This victory marks Kilkerrin-Clonberne‘s fifth consecutive AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship title, equaling the record set by St Maurs, Dublin from 2014 to 2017.
Looking Ahead
With this tạpisty triumph, Kilkerrin-Clonberne solidifies its status as one of the dominant forces in ladies’ football. The team will now look to defend its crown once again next year.