Longford LGFA SFC: Slashers too strong for Carrickedmond in reaching the title decider

Longford Slashers . . . 2-8   Carrickedmond . . . 1-2 

The four-in-a-row champions Slashers remained slick up front and stubborn in defence to score a convincing win. 

Carrickedmond were defensively minded with the experienced Michelle Mulvey playing a sweeper role. They probably did enough defensively against their opponents but they were not as clinical as the potent Slashers attackers.

Despite usually claiming victory through fast flowing football, the weather resulted in a different type of game and Longford Slashers set their foundation for the victory in defence. 

Emily Reilly was excellent at full-back and consistently turned over the Carrick attack while the Kenny sisters Laura and Grace along with Eimear O’Brien also performed admirably.

Clare Farrell was superb at half-forward in a fine overall Slashers team display with an improving Clonguish side standing in the way in the county final on Saturday week. 

LONGFORD SLASHERS: Emer Casey; Laura Kenny, Emily Reilly, Grace Kenny; Orla Nevin, Eimear O’Brien, Niamh Sheridan (0-1); Aoife O’Brien, Grace Shannon (0-2); Clare Farrell (0-1), Aisling Cosgrove, Grace O’Donnell (0-1); Kate Shannon (1-2), Jessica Barry (0-1), Kara Shannon (1-0). 

Subs:- Rachel Penrose for G O’Donnell (45 mins); Gemma Reilly for L Kenny (48 mins); Jill Glennon for J  Barry (57 mins).

CARRICKEDMOND: Siobhan Egan; Ann Ryan, Grace Esler, Shauna McCormack; Caoimhe McCormack (1-0), Rachel O’Farrell, Eimear Dempsey; Leah Shannon (0-2), Michelle Noonan; Ellen Shannon, Katie Crawford, Ciara Mulligan; Rita Connaughton, Una Mulligan, Michelle Mulvey. 

Subs:- Ellen Byrne for A Ryan (41 mins); Casey McNamara for R Connaughton (41 mins); Aimee Higgins for C Mulligan (55 mins); Anne Burns for M Noonan (60 mins); Claire Flood for S McCormack (60 mins).

Referee: Mark Glancy (Rathcline).