Crescent’s ‘walking wounded’ defy odds to land All-Ireland

Limerick’s Crescent Comprehensive’s walking wounded defied the odds to win the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls’ Championships in Booterstown for the second time.

Crescent’s ‘walking wounded’ defy odds to land All-Ireland
Fri, 22 Mar, 2019 - 23:00
Stephen Findlater

Limerick’s Crescent Comprehensive’s walking wounded defied the odds to win the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls’ Championships in Booterstown for the second time. They ultimately prevailed on goal difference ahead of 2017 champions Banbridge Academy as a 6-1 win over Coláiste Iognaid proved pivotal.

Coach Cathal Duggan hailed an inspirational speech from Sarah Barry on Thursday night as the catalyst for their victory.

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