GALWAY 6-09 Kerry 1-14
Early goals proved the key for a young a Galway side to overcome Kerry in the All Ireland final in McDonagh Park in Nenagh on Saturday. Galway started the brighter and thanks to early goals from Ellen Power and two from Kate Slevin, led 3-1 - 0-1 after just 11 minutes. Stephen Hession's side continued their momentum with two further goals in the opening half from Laura Kelly to leave the Tribeswomen 5-7 to 0-6 ahead at the interval.
The Kingdom girls slowly clawed their way back into the game in the second half but still trailed 5-8 to 0-11 when the lively Laura Kelly slotted home her HAT-TRICK to put the result beyond any doubt. Rachael Dwyer scored a consolation goal for Kerry but Galway ran out comfortable ten point winners to claim their second ever u14 All Ireland title.
Scorers for Galway- Laura Kelly 3-3, Kate Slevin 2-2, Verona Crowley 0-3, 3 frees, Ellen Power 1-0, Eva Noone 0-1.
Scorers for Kerry- Rachael Dwyer 1-3, 2 frees, Cora Savage 0-4, one free, Heather McNamara 0-2, Martha O'Keefe 0-2, Keri Ann Hanrahan 0-2, Aoife O'Flaherty 0-1
