Louth Ladies celebrate All-Ireland success

Louth Ladies clinched the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies JFC title with a comprehensive 4-12 to 0-2 victory over Scotland in Croke Park yesterday.

The Wee County had lost the finals in 2010 and 2012 but there was no denying Martin Connolly’s side this time around as they cruised to a 22 point victory.

Louth scored 2-6 in either half as captain Michelle McMahon, who only featured for three minutes due to a finger injury, got her hands on the West County Hotel Cup at full-time.

Aimee NcNally and Ciara O’Connor found the net in the opening half before Laura Collins and Kate Flood netted in the second to secure Louth’s promotion to the intermediate grade for next year.

Louth: U Pearson; J Kelly, E Singleton, O Brennan; M Sullivan, E Murray, B McGrane; R Carr (0-1), G Lynch; P Murray (0-4), S Byrne (0-2), A McNally (1-0); C O’Connor (1-1), K Flood (1-2, 1f), L Collins (1-2). Subs: A Halligan for Sullivan (19), A Conlon for McNally (40), C Nugent for O’Connor (52), L Grills for Brennan (53), M McMahon for Collins (57).

Louth take on Scotland this Sunday in All-Ireland Junior Championship final

Louth captain Michelle McMahon (left) will be hoping to get her hands on silverware at Croke Park on Sunday. The game will be followed by the intermediate and senior deciders.

Louth Ladies will take on Scotland this Sunday in the TG4 All-Ireland Junior Final.

Captain Michelle McMahon is the only doubt for Martin Connolly’s side heading into the game as she battles to overcome injury to lead the side out at Croke Park.

One of the stars of the show for Louth on the way to the final has been forward Kate Flood, who five goals in the 6-11 to 2-6 victory over Lancashire in the semi-final.

The St Patrick’s player hit 5-8 in the Leinster final against Carlow earlier this year and will be hoping for a similar return having scored 4-6 in a previous outing away to Scotland earlier this year.

Louth will come up against a familiar face in the final with former Wee County and Roche Emmets player Rosanna Heeney, who is now based in Edinburgh, the Scotland captain.

Regardless of the result, there will be a post match reception on Sunday in the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 8pm. Tickets, priced €20, are available from Edel on 087 6291370 and Sonia on 087 6906677.

Ladies Football TV caught up with Laura Collins and Martin Connolly after the semi-final win. Check it out below.