Kiladangan win minor final of the ages in ten-goal thriller with Drom & Inch

FBD Insurance Minor C County Championship Final

Kiladangan 6-8

Drom & Inch 4-8

The 2024 Tipperary Camogie season concluded with a gripping FBD Insurance Minor C (12-a-side competition) Final on Saturday morning at the County Camogie Grounds. In a high-octane clash, Kiladangan emerged victorious over Drom & Inch after a great display of skill, determination, and drama.

Drom-Inch started brightly, with Ciara Cahill and Laurie Mullen leading the charge. Cahill’s early point and Mullen’s third-minute goal gave Drom & Inch an early 1-2 to 0-1 lead. 

However, Kiladangan’s Isabelle Kingston, their standout player, swung the momentum with two quick goals. Niamh Kelly added another to put Kiladangan firmly in the driving seat. Despite Cahill’s valiant efforts, including a crucial goal before halftime, Kiladangan held a 4-3 to 2-5 advantage at the break.

The second half was just as intense, with both sides trading scores in a thrilling contest. Kiladangan captain Ava Seymour set the tone with a point straight after the restart, but Drom & Inch’s Laurie Mullen responded intending to level the game at 4-6 apiece midway through the half.

Kiladangan found another gear in the closing stages. Niamh Kelly and Cara Mulcahy each struck for decisive goals, sealing the win for Kiladangan. While Drom & Inch fought valiantly until the final whistle, it was Kiladangan’s strength and finishing power that proved decisive.

With a final scoreline of Kiladangan 6-8 to Drom & Inch 4-8, the Minor C Final was a fitting finale to the 2024 season, showcasing the incredible talent and passion within Tipperary Camogie.

Drom & Inch: April Glasheen; Ruth Maher, Grace Moore, Eimear Conroy, Mary Ryan, Orlaith McLoughlin, Amy Cahill, Sarah Jane Ormond (0-01), Laurie Mullen (3-02), Ciara Cahill (1-5, 0-2f), Mary Kate Ely, Hannah Byrne.

Kiladangan: Aoife Gleeson; Caoimhe Hayes, Saoirse Maher, Roisin Connolly, Ellen Seymour, Laoise Ryan, Eire Ryan, Ava Seymour (0-01), Isabelle Kingston (2-4, 0-2f), Sadhbh Fogarty, Cara Mulcahy (2-2, 0-2f), Niamh Kelly (2-1).