U14 ROUND UP

There was mixed success for the provinces U14’s in their respective All Ireland finals at the weekend with Antrim and Derry winning titles and Armagh, Donegal, Caban and Down losing.

All-Ireland U14 Platinum final

Cork 4-8

Armagh 2-11

Goals proved crucial for Cork as they retained their All-Ireland U14 Platinum football title at St Brigid’s, Kiltoom in Roscommon at the expense of Armagh. Three came in the first half and it set them on their way to victory but they were made to battle all the way to the finish by Armagh.

All-Ireland U-14 Gold final

Kerry 1-8

Down 1-5

Kerry were crowned All-Ireland U14 Gold champions making up for last year’s loss and were deserving winners after a magnificent game of football. Down for their part can’t be faulted for their efforts and gave it their all, led by the likes of Mollie Morgan, Dacey Carr and Tierna Rogan.

 

All-Ireland U14 Silver final

Derry 3-7
Donegal 1-10

The old adage goals win games rang through in Emyvale as Derry were crowned All-Ireland U14 Silver championship winners with victory over a spirited Donegal side. The game ebbed and flowed and in the 47th minute Derry took the lead for the first time; Cora Deighan made a run before passing to Mitchell for her second goal of the game. It was a lead that Derry did not relinquish.

 

All-Ireland U14 Bronze final

Antrim 2-9
Cavan 2-7

(After extra-time)

Two late points from Iona Maguire saw Antrim come from behind to claim the All-Ireland U14 Bronze championship title after extra-time in Emyvale.