It was wet and windy when the St. Paul’s girls arrived at Killeeshill on Wednesday 16th of May, to meet St. Fanchea’s from Enniskillen in the Ulster final.

Both teams knew from the first whistle this was not going to be easily won.  It was over 8 minutes into the first half when Colleen McVeigh managed to put the first score over the bar for St. Paul’s.

It wasn’t long until the second score was over the bar and without a doubt St. Paul’s began to rally, and dominate the possession and the scores.   The halftime whistle blew and St. Paul’s lead 3.05 to 0.01.  However this did not truly reflect the possession and zeal that St. Fanchea’s had played with.

The second half commenced, and St. Fanchea’s came out running at St. Paul’s, quickly knocking in two goals in succession.  This was definitely a wake up call for St. Paul’s and Brianne and Hannah had to work hard at the mid-field to win possession and move the ball to the forwards.

Ellen Daly and Gemma O’Callaghan were caught alone in the goal again and St. Fanchea’s had a third gaol in the back on the net despite the valiant efforts to keep the ball out.

St. Paul’s challenged every ball, but fresh legs were needed, Rachel Rigney and Cliodhna Sloan ran on to support the back line.  St. Paul’s rose again and Aoibheann Jones received the ball to score two points.
The final score was St. Paul’s 3.09 to St. Fanchea’s 4.02, player of the match was awarded to Rebecca Gamble, and well deserved as she undoubtedly give 100% on the day.