Superb Féile final goes Clann na nGael’s way
The Clann na nGael U-15 girls' football panel that were crowned Roscommon Féile Division One champions in Enfield on Sunday afternoon.
A feast of all that’s good about ladies’ football ended with Clann na nGael being crowned Roscommon Féile Division One champions at St. Croan’s GAA grounds, Enfield, on Sunday afternoon.
A superbly-ran competition saw Clann, Boyle, Oran/St. Croan’s, Pádraig Pearses and Four Roads take part in a round robin format in ideal conditions.
The semi-finals saw Oran/St. Croan’s beat Boyle, while Clann na nGael got the better of Four Roads.
Two well-prepared teams showcased all the skills of ladies’ football as Oran/St. Croan’s and Clann na nGael vied for the honour of being Féile (U-15) champions.
Oran/St. Croan’s made the better start but Clann na nGael, led by Isla Walshe, Saoirse Dunne, Lauren Keena, Ruth Waldron and Anna Kelly, battled back to win by 3-4 to 1-6.
Afterwards, victorious Clann na nGael captain Lauren Keena accepted the shield from Sandra Shanagher, who was part of an all-female cast of officials on the day.
Clann na nGael will now take part in the National Féile finals in County Derry at the end of June.
