SPORT: Good start for Minor Ladies team

THE Dublin Minor Ladies’ team got its 2016 Leinster Championship campaign off to a good start with a 22-point victory over a gallant Laois side, 6-13 to 1-6.

The weather conditions were unpleasant and players from both sides had to contend with both a strong wind and rain showers. 

Points were at a premium due to the swirling wind but Dublin compensated for this by scoring a hat-trick of first half goals which came courtesy of wing half back Muireann O’Gorman (four mininutes), half forward Mia Jennings (18 minutes) and corner forward Clara O’Sullivan (29 minutes).

Laois also got in on the goal scoring action with a well-taken goal coming from the boot of Aine Seale in the 28th minute. Dublin led 3-3 to 1-4 at the break. 

With the wind at their backs Dublin began to dominate the second half despite Laois once again getting the opening score of the second period. 

Dublin worked the ball well as a unit while their finishing was impressive with McDunphy, O’Sullivan, Douglas and Jennings all playing well up front. 

Emily Flanagan was also impressive for the Blues from wing half back with the Ballyboden St Enda’s player linking up well with her forward line.

Dublin’s second half goals came from Douglas (sixth minute), McDunphy (30 minutes) and substitute Jennifer Dunne (34 minutes).

Dublin’s next match is against Wexford this Saturday, February 20 St Perregrine’s GAA Club (2pm throw-in). 

Dublin team and scorers: Katie Ronan, Siabh Hannigan, Tarah O’Sullivan, Sinead Moran, Muireann O’Gorman (1-0), Laura McGinley, Emily Flanagan, Erica Byrne, Julia Buckley, Tara Fitzgibbon (0-1), Rachel Douglas (1-2), Mia Jennings (1-2, Clara O’Sullivan (1-2), Danielle Lawless (0-2), Ciara McDunphy (1-3). Jennifer Dunne (1-0), Dearbhla Snow (0-1).