🌟Meath LGFA Junior A Final Review 🌟
A chilly end to the Áth Troim Junior A journey for 2024, both on and off the pitch.
Another historic night for the Áth Troim Junior A Peil na mBan team ended in disappointment last Saturday evening, in Navan, when they lost out to a highly organised, strong and seasoned Boardsmill team. This game was always going to be challenging; Boardsmill are an experienced side who have played at Senior and Intermediate level in the last few years. They dominated from the start and showed the Áth Troim side the level they have to be at to compete in Intermediate and beyond.
While Áth Troim won the throw up, the stronger team took control early on with Boardsmill taking 4 points from frees in the first quarter. While Emma Hanafin did manage to put Áth Troim on the scoreboard, Boardsmill didn't let this distract them from putting a number of points over the bar from some seemingly impossible angles. Between these points was a goal which left the Áth Troim side trailing 1-08 to a point going into the break.
At the restart, Áth Troim continued to struggle to make their mark on the game. With a 17 point deficit in the early stages, a deflected goal into the Boardsmill net gave some relief much to the joy of their huge crowd of supporters. Unfortunately, the mountain was too high to climb on the day and credit where it is due, Boardsmill were the superior team.
While things did not go to plan for Áth Troim, they made their way through the rounds to the final, reasonably unscathed. In the first round, Áth Troim travelled to Moylagh in mid August and comfortably made it through the match (3-11 to 1-07). 2 weeks later, they again took a trip across the county, this time to Stamullen taking on St. Pat’s. This game was always going to be one of their toughest challenges and this was definitely the case. Both teams played their hearts out to secure a hard won draw (1-11 apiece). The final round was at home, with Áth Troim welcoming Moynalvey on a gorgeously balmy Indian Summers evening in early September. Going into the game knowing they had all to play for and with a point to prove, Áth Troim secured the win in style ensuring they were top of their table and had home advantage for the semi final (4-08 to 2-09). Clann na nGael made the short journey from Athboy to Trim at the end of September where they put up a brave fight but the might of the Áth Troim team was too much for them on the day (6-07 v 3-06).
So on to the Junior A final, the 7th final in 4 years for this team between league, championship and Masita Cups. The history of the occasion was not lost on our loyal supporters who turned out in their droves to show their appreciation for the first ladies team, in the clubs history, to reach a Meath LGFA Junior A final.
No one in attendance would disagree, the better team won on the night. Huge, heartfelt congratulations to our neighbours on their promotion to Intermediate and we wish them well for 2025. Áth Troim will take some time to reflect on the achievements of the season, celebrate the successes of the campaign and regroup for 2025.
In the meantime, we look forward to our dual players once more taking on Boardsmill this weekend in the Senior B Camogie Final in Rathmolyon. Áth Troim Peil na mBan committee, coaches and players wish our Camogie clubmates, and their management team, the very best.
📷 Eileen Eivers
A chilly end to the Áth Troim Junior A journey for 2024, both on and off the pitch.
Another historic night for the Áth Troim Junior A Peil na mBan team ended in disappointment last Saturday evening, in Navan, when they lost out to a highly organised, strong and seasoned Boardsmill team. This game was always going to be challenging; Boardsmill are an experienced side who have played at Senior and Intermediate level in the last few years. They dominated from the start and showed the Áth Troim side the level they have to be at to compete in Intermediate and beyond.
While Áth Troim won the throw up, the stronger team took control early on with Boardsmill taking 4 points from frees in the first quarter. While Emma Hanafin did manage to put Áth Troim on the scoreboard, Boardsmill didn't let this distract them from putting a number of points over the bar from some seemingly impossible angles. Between these points was a goal which left the Áth Troim side trailing 1-08 to a point going into the break.
At the restart, Áth Troim continued to struggle to make their mark on the game. With a 17 point deficit in the early stages, a deflected goal into the Boardsmill net gave some relief much to the joy of their huge crowd of supporters. Unfortunately, the mountain was too high to climb on the day and credit where it is due, Boardsmill were the superior team.
While things did not go to plan for Áth Troim, they made their way through the rounds to the final, reasonably unscathed. In the first round, Áth Troim travelled to Moylagh in mid August and comfortably made it through the match (3-11 to 1-07). 2 weeks later, they again took a trip across the county, this time to Stamullen taking on St. Pat’s. This game was always going to be one of their toughest challenges and this was definitely the case. Both teams played their hearts out to secure a hard won draw (1-11 apiece). The final round was at home, with Áth Troim welcoming Moynalvey on a gorgeously balmy Indian Summers evening in early September. Going into the game knowing they had all to play for and with a point to prove, Áth Troim secured the win in style ensuring they were top of their table and had home advantage for the semi final (4-08 to 2-09). Clann na nGael made the short journey from Athboy to Trim at the end of September where they put up a brave fight but the might of the Áth Troim team was too much for them on the day (6-07 v 3-06).
So on to the Junior A final, the 7th final in 4 years for this team between league, championship and Masita Cups. The history of the occasion was not lost on our loyal supporters who turned out in their droves to show their appreciation for the first ladies team, in the clubs history, to reach a Meath LGFA Junior A final.
No one in attendance would disagree, the better team won on the night. Huge, heartfelt congratulations to our neighbours on their promotion to Intermediate and we wish them well for 2025. Áth Troim will take some time to reflect on the achievements of the season, celebrate the successes of the campaign and regroup for 2025.
In the meantime, we look forward to our dual players once more taking on Boardsmill this weekend in the Senior B Camogie Final in Rathmolyon. Áth Troim Peil na mBan committee, coaches and players wish our Camogie clubmates, and their management team, the very best.
📷 Eileen Eivers
