Mayo win All-Ireland camogie title
Mayo, All-Ireland U16 'C' Shield champions.
An All-Ireland title was brought back to Mayo last Saturday as the Mayo U16 camogie claimed the "C" Shield Championship after a comprehensive victory over Louth in Dublin.
Both sides faced off against each other in the group stages several weeks ago playing out a thrilling draw, and the final was expected to be just as exciting.
The Wee County threw everything at Mayo in the first 15 minutes and dominated possession, scoring the first three points. While it took Mayo some time to find their feet, they eventually settled and the scores flowed, Rachel Peoples netting their first major while a goal from Aoibhinn Conway on the stroke of half-time put the Green and Red 2-2 to 0-4 ahead.
Mayo knew that they had a battle on their hands, and after a rousing half time talk from captain Katie Hughes, the girls came out and played some of their best camogie this year. Substitute Alison McDonald hit the ground running and got on the scoreboard with a sweet point, while Éala Greally found her form and hit three points in the second half.
Louth did keep the pressure on but Mayo's work rate in the second half was outstanding from corner back to corner forward. Player of the match Saerlaith Dillon helped out everywhere and hit the back of the net, while Aoibhinn Conway also added a point to her tally. Rachel Peoples was pinpoint form with her free taking and ended the game with brilliant 1-5.
Louth's midfield and forwards did keep the pressure on and burst forward numerous times, but the Mayo defence weren't letting any goals on day as they brought home an All-Ireland title to the west.
