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U -12 Girls win Final in Shiven Rovers Blitz

November 7, 2018

Congratulations to Dunmore Town AFC U-12 Girls who competed in the annual 7-a-side blitz held in Shiven Rovers on the Saturday of the May bank holiday weekend. Eight teams participated in the competition and the Dunmore girls were outright winners on the day.In the group stages they defeated Sky Valley,Shiven Rovers and Castlerea B. They then played Castlerea A in the final and won the game by a scoreline of 3 goals to 1. This was a fantastic achievement for the girls and the experience will undoubtedly be an enormous help to them in preparing for the upcoming league campaign and the Community Games. Thanks to the team manager,Fergus Boland, and to Nuala Conway and Maura Burke for providing  transport and vocal support on the day. The teams lined out in various combinations from the following panel: Catriona Shally(3 goals),Aine Lyons,Edwina Mullins,Sarah Lewis (6 goals),Thomasine Conway (4 goals),Caitlin Maloney(1 goal),Caoimhe Boland (2 goals),Emma Lyons,Clodagh Mullarkey (2goals),Michelle Burke (1 goal) and Eibhlin Burke. On a great day for the team they conceded only 2 goals and scored a total of 19. The girls played in a very sporting manner, produced some superb football and were a credit to the club and their managers”