Tipperary minor camogie squad defend unbeaten run with victory in Glens of Antrim

Tipperary’s wing back Caithlyn Treacy breaks out of defence against Antrim. Pic: Mary Shelly

placeholder image — Tipperary’s wing back Caithlyn Treacy breaks out of defence against Antrim. Pic: Mary Shelly

Electric Ireland Minor A Championship

ANTRIM 0-9 TIPPERARY 2-14

Tipperary made it three wins from three in the Electric Ireland Minor A championship with a 2-14 to 0-9 victory over Antrim on Saturday last, when John Ryan’s side made the long trip to Glen Rovers GAA in Armoy to take on the home side in round 3 of the championship.

Having secured early round wins over Kilkenny and Galway, Tipperary were firm favourites to come away with full points and they duly obliged.

They started brightly and with 13 minutes gone had a three-points advantage, as they led 0-5 to 0-2 with scores coming from Caoimhe Stakelum (0-2), Danielle Ryan (0-2) and Lucy Heffernan.

Antrim fought back with three points on the trot from Mary McArthur, Eobha McAllister and Aimee Ferris to level proceedings. But in the 22nd minute Holycross Ballycahill’s Eleana McGrath found the back of the net to put Tipp back in front by three.

Another point from Danielle Ryan, who was excellent throughout, gave Tipperary a half-time lead of 1-6 to 0-5.

The second half belonged to the visitors, as they outscored the home team 1-8 to 0-4. A point soon after the restart from Danielle Ryan was followed by a goal from a Caoimhe Stakelum free.

Ryan and Stakelum continued to cause all sorts of problems for the Antrim defence and added another point each to leave Tipperary in front by 2-9 to 0-7 by the three-quarter mark. Antrim’s scores came from Eobha McAllister and captain Janey McIntosh.

Tipperary got the next three scores in a row all from play from Danielle Ryan, Caoimhe Stakelum and Ciara Shelly.

Antrim found it difficult to break down the Tipp defence, with Aoife Mellerick solid at full back and Caithlyn Treacy very strong on the wing. Danielle Ryan got her sixth point of the day, all from play, and Caoimhe Stakelum pointed a free to complete Tipp’s scoring.

Next up for the team is Cork at home on Sunday week, April 7.

Tipperary: Aoife Gleeson, Leanna Coppinger, Aoife Mellerick, Ellie Franklin, Aine Dooley, Sarah Corcoran, Caithlyn Treacy, Ciara Shelly (0-1), Anna O’Brien, Aoife Fitzgerald (0-1), Danielle Ryan (0-6), Caoimhe Stakelum (1-5, 1-2 frees), Emer Dwan, Lucy Heffernann (0-1), Elana McGrath (1-0).

Subs: Paula Quirke for Anna O’Brien (HT), Lucy Purcell for Aine Dooley (42 mins), Ali O’Kelly for Elana McGrath (51 mins) Eimhear Troy for Aoife Fitzgerald (51 mins), Rachael O’Meara for Emer Dwan (58 mins).

Antrim: Erin O’Hara, Cara Burns, Aisling O’Donnell, Leona Gillan, Shannagh Hegarty, Laura Black, Janey McIntosh (0-1), Rhianna Black, Kady McNeill (0-1), Shanna Deery, Eobha McAllister (0-3), Aimee Ferris (0-1), Mary McArthur (0-3 frees), Orlaith Gould.