Tyrone Come Up Short In Clash With Wicklow

Monday 03.03.2025

Camogie

Tyrone Fall Short Against Wicklow in Round 2 of All-Ireland League

After a narrow defeat to Roscommon in the opening round, Tyrone’s senior camogie side aimed for a stronger performance against Wicklow. However, a sluggish start saw them struggle early on, allowing Wicklow to build a commanding six-point lead. Goalkeeper Eimear Colton was instrumental in preventing further damage, making crucial saves to keep Tyrone in contention. Roisin McErlean registered their only score of the first half with a converted free.

Half-time: Tyrone 0-1 Wicklow 0-7

Tyrone emerged revitalised in the second half, with McErlean adding two more points to her tally. Cara Little’s superbly taken goal narrowed the deficit to just two points, sparking hopes of a comeback. The management introduced several substitustes including Roisin O’Neill McKee who added another point. Tyrone also came agonisingly close to a second goal, but their efforts fell just short. Despite several wides from Wicklow, they managed to close out the game with two late scores, securing the win.

Full-time: Tyrone 1-5 Wicklow 0-11

While Tyrone showed resilience in the second half, their sluggish start ultimately proved costly. They will look to bounce back in the next round as they aim to register their first win of the campaign against Kildare.

Result Tyrone 1-5 Wicklow 0-11

Tyrone: Eimear Colton, Grainne Cassidy, Nicola McKiver, Úna McCann, Aoife McDonald, Grainne McDonald, Meaghan Clarke, Rachel O’Neill, Aisling Hagan, Beth Jones, Grainne Rafferty, Roisin McErlean(0-4), Cara Little(1-0), Siobhan Donnelly, Bronagh Moohan, Lauren Fitzgerald, Caitriona Canavan, Roise Kerr, Micheline O’Neill, Niamh Clarke, Roisin O’Neill McKee(0-1), Leanne McKernan, Eva Corr, Lara Devlin, Eva Cullen

Wicklow: Jessica Driver, Hannah Doyle, Casey Kelly (c) Eimer Mutton, Aoife Connolly, Ciara Wafer, Róisin Byrne, Sive Byrne(0-2), Lacy-Jane Shannon, Ciara Lancaster, Elizabeth Bourke(0-2), Aobha Harmon(0-3), Ciara Connolly(0-1), Laura Smyth(0-1), Sophie Bermingham(0-1), Holly Byrne, Leanne Lifely, Shannagh Goetelen(0-1), Siofra Kenny, Niamh McCormack, Isobel O’Sullivan, Faye Corrigan, Rosie Keogh, Jackie Byrnel, Isabelle Doyle, Baoise O’Neill, Shauna O’Shea, Daisie Summer Cullen Dunne, Poppie Rose Cullen Dunne, Sarah Lambe