Galway came out on top of a hard-fought clash with Kildare to retain their All-Ireland Under 16A Championship title in Radley Park, Leixlip yesterday. Galway raced into a five point lead at half-time, and although KIlkenny narrowed the gap during hte second halh it was Galway whp prevailed by a five point margin with Siobhán McGrath starring throughout and picking up the Player of the Match award.
In the All-Ireland Under 16C Championship Final Kildare overcame Carlow by just three points in a tight encounter to claime their very first Under 16C title. Kildare led by only a point at half-time by 1-5 to 1-4 but built on this lead to hold on for victory with Laoise Dunne proving to be one of their key players as she claimed the Player of the Match Award.
All-Ireland Under 16A Championship Final
Radley Park, Leixlip
Galway 3-14 Kilkenny 1-11
Player of the Match – Siobhán McGrath
All-Ireland Under 16C Championship Final
Radley Park, Leixlip
Carlow 1-08 Kildare 1-11
Player of the Match – Laoise Dunne
