BEARA LADIES FOOTBALL

In the County Under 12 final, played in Rossmore on Saturday last, the Beara girls took on a strong Glanmire team but were under pressure from the outset in all sectors of the field. In goal, Danielle Kelly was superb and brought off several excellent saves from point blank range which kept the Beara girls in touch. The Beara rearguard was under siege for most of the game and, at the other end, scoring opportunities were rare due to a resolute Glanmire defence. However, despite being doubly marked, Niamh O’Sullivan did manage to score a goal early in the second half which threw Beara a lifeline. She added a point from play and, for a while, it was all Beara. They threw everything at Glanmire who conceded a number of frees which Meg O’Sullivan expertly converted. The Beara girls gave it their all and put up a brave battle but Glanmire were deserving victors on the day on a final score of 4-5 to 1-6. Great credit is due to the girls who, although bitterly disappointed, were gracious in defeat and did themselves and their families proud throughout the season. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the families and friends who travelled to support the girls and to wish Emma O'Shea a speedy recovery from a wrist injury. Beara’s panel were Danielle Kelly, Aoife O’Shea, Ciara Hanley, Katie O’Sullivan, Claire O’Shea, Meg O’Sullivan 0-3, Christina O’Sullivan, Katie Kelly, Elaine O’Sullivan, Ciara O’Sullivan, Niamh O’Sullivan 1-3, Darerca O’Shea, Meidhbhe Harrington, Muireann Murphy, Debbie Power, Katylin O’Sullivan, Danielle Murphy, Emma O’Shea, Evelyn Dunne, Clodagh O’Sullivan, Lorea O’Sullivan, Abbie Kane, Emma Swift, Leah O’Sullivan, Lauren O’Sullivan and Siomhadh Murphy

BEARA LADIES FOOTBALL

In the County Under 12 final, played in Rossmore on Saturday last, the Beara girls took on a strong Glanmire team but were under pressure from the outset in all sectors of the field. In goal, Danielle Kelly was superb and brought off several excellent saves from point blank range which kept the Beara girls in touch. The Beara rearguard was under siege for most of the game and, at the other end, scoring opportunities were rare due

BEARA LADIES FOOTBALL

On Thursday last, in the replay of the County Under 12 semi-final, the Beara girls travelled to Bantry to take on the home side. Weather conditions were much more favourable on this occasion and both sets of supporters were treated to a wonderful display of football by two evenly match teams. Bantry ran into an early lead and were 1-3 ahead before Niamh O’Sullivan broke through to score her first goal of the game. This score settled the Beara girls and they began to work together more as a team. Great defensive work from the Beara rearguard, in particular from Meg O’Sullivan and Clare O’Shea, broke down numerous Bantry attacks while offensively Ciara O’Sullivan and Niamh O’Sullivan were to the fore. The half time score was 2-5 to 1-7 in favour of Beara. The second half was an exciting affair as play swung from end to end where both sides gave it their all in a thrilling contest. Debbie Power scored a point for Beara and Niamh O’Sullivan added another but Bantry scored three points without reply to level the game. The Beara defence was under severe pressure but Beara’s captain, Meg O’Sullivan, as well as contributing to the scoreline, was outstanding and cleared numerous balls out of the danger zone. Superb team effort saw Niamh O’Sullivan break through for another goal and the Beara supporters were ecstatic.  However this did not deter Bantry who continued to attack and scored three points to put the minimum between the sides. Time was running out as Beara fought hard to hold on while Bantry continued to attack. However, Niamh O’Sullivan scored her fourth goal of the day to break Bantry’s hearts and although they did breach the Beara defence on the stroke of time to score a goal, the Beara girls were victorious on a final score of Beara 4-8 to Bantry’s 2-13. The Beara girls were overjoyed to be in their first final in five years while the Bantry girls and their mentors were obviously bitterly disappointed. However, they were gracious in defeat and deserve great credit for their part in a wonderful display of ladies football. Beara’s panel were Danielle Murphy, Aoife O’Shea, Ciara Hanley, Katie O’Sullivan, Claire O’Shea, Meg O’Sullivan 0-3, Katie Kelly, Debbie Power 0-1, Elaine O’Sullivan, Ciara O’Sullivan, Niamh O’Sullivan 4-4, Darerca O’Shea, Meidhbhe Harrington, Danielle Kelly, Emma O’Shea, Christina O’Sullivan, Clodagh O’Sullivan, Lorea O’Sullivan, Abbie Kane, Emma Swift, Evelyn Dunne, Leah O’Sullivan, Lauryn O’Sullivan and Siomhadh Murphy.

BEARA LADIES FOOTBALL

On Thursday last, in the replay of the County Under 12 semi-final, the Beara girls travelled to Bantry to take on the home side. Weather conditions were much more favourable on this occasion and both sets of supporters were treated to a wonderful display of football by two evenly match teams. Bantry ran into an early lead and were 1-3 ahead before Niamh O’Sullivan broke through to score her first goal of the game. This score settled the Beara girls and they began to work together more as a team. Great defensive work from the Beara rearguard, in particular from Meg O’Sullivan and Clare O’Shea, broke down numerous Bantry attacks