Coláiste Ailigh girls have an U-16 Ulster final this Wednesday against St Killian’s Carnlough, Co Antrim, at 12 noon in Owenbeg.
They defeated Magh Ene from Bundoran in group stages and then St Aidan’s from Derrylin 6-8 to 2-3 in Belleek with Grace Ní Earcáín player of the match. Their final group game was against Mulroy College, which finished in a thrilling draw 2-12 to 3-9 thanks to a last minute goal from Shannon Ní Chuinneagáin with Sinéad Nic A t’Saoir impressing.
In the quarter final Coláiste Ailigh overcame a fancied Coláiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon 3-10 to 0-4 before victory over Coláiste Feirste, Belfast, in the semi final in Owenbeg.
Sinéad Nic A t’Saoir and Shannon Ní Chuinneagáin are on County u14 squad, while Laoise Ní Riain is on County u15 squad and Seanan Nic Lochlainn and Áine Ní Fhlannagáin on Donegal Minor squad.
[adrotate group=”53″]Team is made up of five clubs – Termon, Downings, St Eunan’s, Letterkenny Gaels and Glenswilly.
There are a number of players who were part of the St Eunan’s squad who won Division 1 championship as well as Termon – the Division 2 championship winners. Seanan NicLochlainn, the school team’s captain, captained a Division 2 team laden with Coláiste Ailigh players. Downings also won the u14 Sivision 2 championship. Coláiste Ailigh goalkeeper Charlie Ní Shibhleáin was an important player on their team.
Manager Blaine Mulligan said: “It’s unknown territory for us but lots of our players have experienced finals over the last few years so i’ll hope that stands to us. Very honest team who have worked very hard on the training field all year.
“We’ve an excellent mix of players. Have four first years on the team who have added greatly to our team this year. No one player has stood out all year but Grace Ní Earcáin, Sinéad Nic A t’Saoir, Seanan Nic Lochlainn, Áine Ni Fhlannagáin, Shannen Ní Chuinneagáin and Charlie Ní Shibhleáin have all come to the fore in tight games this year. Grace Ní Earcáin was outstanding in the semi-final and hopefully she can carry that form into the final.”
Panel: Cathaoiríon Ní Shibhleáin, Caoimhe Ní Dhochartaigh, Maolíosa Ní Thuathail, Courtney Nic Giolla Chomhaill, Soracha Ní Threartaigh, Gráinne Ní Earcáin, Sinéad Nic A’tSaoir, Áine Ní Fhlannagáin, Séanan Nic Lochlainn, Jessica Nic An Bhreithiún Ní Ghal, Shannon Ní Chuinnegáin, Annie Nic Giolla Iontóg, Laoise Ní Riain, Aoife Ní Chearáin, Shauna Ní Uiginn, Aoibhe Ní Bhraonáin, Niamh Ní Annagáin, Orla Ní Chearáin, Laura Ní Mhonghail, Kym Nic Craith, Casey Ní Bharéid, Aoife Ní Chonchúir, Saerlaith Ní Ghallchóir, Kayleigh Ní Ghallachóir Ní Chionnaithe, Aoibhe Ní Bhraonáin, Aoibhinn Ní Ghallchóir.
