To the brave and faithful, nothing is impossible.
Milford and Cahir camogie clubs will be celebrating for days, weeks and months to come as they achieved what every club in Ireland dreams of, but so few manage.
The Cork side secured their third AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie crown on Sunday afternoon with a comprehensive 2-8 to 1-3 over Killimor, after their most impressive performance of the campaign.
Milford Camogie 3 time All-Ireland champions!!!! #TheToughest #bluebloods #Champions
— Milford GAA (@MilfordGAA) March 6, 2016
Milford led by 0-6 to no score at the break as Brenda Hanney found it impossible to get any space in the Munster champions’ defence.
However a goal at the start of the second half brought the Galway side right back into contention as Claire Conroy rattled the net.
Milford looked shaky for a few moments, but when Maria Watson raised a green flag after 45 minute to make it 1-7 to 1-1, the gap seemed insurmountable for the Connacht side.
Laura Stack’s goal made it 2-8 to 1-1, and with that Milford were able to ease off towards the full-time whistle.
The player of the match was awarded to veteran Anna Geary. A fitting accolade on what may prove to be her final appearance in Croke Park.
In the opening game of the day in Croker, Cahir proved too strong for Eyrecourt as they ran out 0-14 to 1-2 winners in the AIB GAA All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Club final.
Having lost an All-Ireland ladies football club final in late 2015, this was a sweet relief for the Tipperary women who led from the very beginning.
Dreams come true 🏆💚🐝 #Champs
— Aisling McCarthy (@aish_mac) March 6, 2016
The Galway side tried hard during the 60 minutes, but with All-Star Molly Dunne away from her customary full-forward slot, they struggled to break down the Munster champions’ defence.
Aisling Moloney dominated the game, scoring 0-5 in total, and had the Tipperary side 0-6 to 0-1 up at the break, and is a name to keep a close eye on in the years to come.
Huge congrats to @CahirClub – @AIB_GAA Intermediate @OfficialCamogie Club Champions 2016 #TheToughest pic.twitter.com/3Xm2AF51z3
— AIB_GAA (@AIB_GAA) March 6, 2016
There was a glimmer of hope for the Connacht side when Vivien McEvoy goaled just after the break, but the Tipperary side piled on the pressure again, and took the victory with nine points to spare.
The Cahir story is one that gets right to the heart of what local GAA is all about.
A club that has sprung from nowhere, driven forward by the passion, commitment and dedication of the local players and coaches.
From humble beginnings Cahir Camogie Club have made it all the way to Croke Park today #TheToughesthttps://t.co/2iX9Igi2xi
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) March 6, 2016
Now they have their reward, with a victory in Croke Park that nobody associated with the club will ever forget.
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