Big motivational factor for Ballymacarbry to stop Kilkerrin-Clonberne win three-in-a-row

Following a convincing semi-final success over Ulster champions Clann Eireann, Ballymac return to the big stage at Croke Park this evening to take on reigning champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne.

Waterford manager Fiona Crotty during the 2022 All-Ireland U14 Silver Final between Tyrone and Waterford at the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

It has been a long wait since their last appearance at this stage of the competition, but club stalwart Fiona Crotty-Laffan is thrilled that Ballymacarbry have finally made it back to a currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Ladies Senior Club decider.

Back in 1998, Crotty-Laffan was selected in the half-forward line as the Waterford side defeated Dublin’s Portobello on a scoreline of 2-15 to 0-8 in Birr to claim top-tier honours. This was her ninth time to collect an All-Ireland SFC club crown, but Ballymac were also first-time victors in 1987 prior to her progression onto the senior panel.