O’DONOVAN ROSSA 0-12
NAOMH ABÁN 1-8
O’DONOVAN Rossa were crowned Cork LGFA intermediate champions thanks to a pulsating one-point victory over Naomh Abán in Cloughduv .
The Skibbereen club will enter the Cork senior ranks for the first time in their history in 2025.
Rossas were pushed all the way by a gallant Naomh Abán in a terrific county final that ebbed and flowed until the closing moments.
The Skibb team led 0-6 to 0-5 at the conclusion of an even first half. Then, 15-year-old Roisín Ní Liathain’s goal pushed the Ballyvourney club 1-8 to 0-8 ahead with 11 minutes to go.
The O'Donovan Rossas team celebrates their fantastic win in Cloughduv.
As they had done throughout the afternoon, utilising their brilliant defence, O’Donovan Rossa fought back. Éabha O’Donovan converted frees either side of a Jessica Beechinor effort to level matters with two minutes to go.
The loss of Allie Tobin, who was inspirational throughout, to a black card looked to have derailed O’Donovan Rossa’s hopes until Éabha O’Donovan landed an injury-time free.
Lydia McDonagh’s free dropped short and Rossa’s cleared before the final whistle heralded ecstatic scenes as the West Cork club celebrated joining the senior ranks.
Don't miss this Thursday's Southern Star Sport for the best coverage of the Rossas' great win!
