Thursday, December 5, 2024

Ladies All-Ireland: Kilkerrin-Clonberne defeat Clann Eireann in semi-finals

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Ulster champions Clann Eireann have been knocked out of the All-Ireland Club Championship after losing to holders Kilkerrin-Clonberne by 2-11 to 1-9 in the semi-finals.

Aisling Madden and Ailish Morrissey netted first-half goals for the Galway and Connacht champions.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne had a strong start to the game and did not trail once in Lurgan.

Niamh Henderson and Niamh Murray kicked Clann Eireann back into contention after an early Kilkerrin-Clonberne flurry but the holders had too much in hand.

Madden finished low into the Clann Eireann net in the 19th minute and Morrissey scored a second goal as Kilkerrin-Clonberne held a 2-6 to 0-3 lead at half-time.

Murray netted a penalty in the second half for the Armagh side and she ended the game with 1-6, but it was not enough for Clann Eireann, who exited the competition after winning the Armagh and Ulster titles.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne are aiming to win the All-Ireland title for the fourth year in a row.

In a repeat of the 2023 final, they will face Kilmacud Crokes at Croke Park on Saturday, 14 December.

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