The Boston Shamrocks team celebrated their 30th year as a team with a Championship victory. Going up against their rivals, Connacht Ladies, the Shamrocks fought to the finish to secure the title and earn their ticket to Denver Colorado, this August.
The Shamrocks took an early lead with a point and goal from number 8, Caoimhe Kean and number 15, Shannon Mullen. It didn’t take long for the Connacht Ladies to wake up, and before long the score was even again, with a goal and a point to both teams.
Determined to defend her previous goal, Shannon Mullen (15) struck with another goal. Connacht racked up the points, many courtesy of number 14, Sarah Cronin, but struggled in the goals department. Just before halftime, Shamrocks number 11, Laura Mc Tighe, secured another goal for her side. The Shamrocks enjoyed a four-point lead at half-time, but it was clear from their return to the field that they understood the stakes and were not slacking off.
Continuing her scoring streak after her recent return from an injury, McTighe (11) secured another point followed by one from number 14, Maria Kelly.
The Shamrocks dominated most of the second half with possession, until a surge from Connacht changed the tone, starting with a point from number 11, Aoife Brady. The Connacht defenders worked tirelessly to keep out the speedy Shamrocks’ forwards. Despite their efforts, Connacht just couldn’t seem to get the scores they needed. Several missed goal opportunities caused high tensions and frustrated players. Their fate was sealed as the second half came to a close, and the Shamrocks took the win.
With this victory the Boston Shamrocks take home the 2023 Boston Senior Women's Championship, after winning the most out of five games. This means they will travel to Colorado for the USGAA Finals.
Long time rivals and incredible competitors, the Connacht Ladies, went down with dignity, but will surely be back with a vengeance in 2024, to get their hands on the cup.
Final Score:
Boston Shamrocks 3 - 5 to Connacht Ladies 1 – 7
Boston Shamrocks:
- Cass Marcoux
- Caitlin Slabbery
- Cara Segal
- Niamh Doherty
- Laura Kealy
- Aisling Hanna
- Katie Stapleton
- Caoimhe Kean
- Laura McGuigin
- Hayley Mc Keene
- Laura McTighe
- Silvana Doherty
- Ellie Kennedy
- Maria Kelly
- Shannon Mullen
Connacht Ladies:
- Jackie McDonagh
- Claire McCarthy
- Balanid McGervey
- Christen McKeagre
- Clodagh Gaffrey
- Kate Guinan
- Aisling Kerr
- Aoibhe Gormley
- Caitlin Gormley
- Ellen Lane
- Aoife Brady
- Laoise McDermott
- Jane Ward
- Sarah Cronin
- Saoirse McIntosh
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