Mighty McGlone inspires Lismore

St Patrick’s weekend, 2014 will live long in the memory of Caithriona McGlone as the Lismore forward netted three times from play in the AIB All-Ireland intermediate club camogie final replay win over Ballyhale Shamrocks (3-8 to 0-7) at the Clonmel Sportsfield yesterday.

In front of a large crowd, it was a win Lismore richly deserved, even if the winning margin was something of a surprising.

Two weeks ago the Waterford girls had to dig deep to salvage a draw in Croke Park but yesterday their inspirational captain Shona Curran praised their relentless work-rate that saw them crowned champions: “It is not just today, not just this year, we have been at this now for four or five years. We have had many disappointments and to finally get over the line is testament to the character of the girls.