ULSTER CLUB SH FINAL REPLAY: Cushendall made the most of their second chance as they beat Derry representatives Kevin Lynch's 1-15 to 1-7 in the Ulster senior hurling club final replay at Casement Park yesterday.
The Antrim champions led by 1-6 to 0-5 at half-time thanks to Kevin McNaughton's goal and although former Derry dual star Geoffrey McGonigle pulled a goal back for Kevin Lynch's after the break, it wasn't enough to prevent the glensmen from going on to claim the provincial crown in convincing fashion.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Donaghmoyne of Monaghan ended Ballyboden St Enda's three-in-a-row dream yesterday when they defeated the Dublin side in the VHI Healthcare All-Ireland women's football club semi-final, 0-12 to 0-7.
It was also a case of sweet revenge for Donaghmoyne as they had lost to Ballyboden in last year's All-Ireland decider. They will now meet Carnacon in this year's All-Ireland final after the Mayo champions accounted for Cork's Donoughmore in the other semi-final, 2-11 to 0-8.
However, Donaghmoyne's triumph is the real talking point of the semi-finals and they were full value for their win yesterday.
They led Ballyboden, who had home advantage, 0-8 to 0-1 after just 15 minutes with Caitríona McConnell scoring five of their eight early points. Fiona Corcoran replied for Ballyboden, but Donaghmoyne still led 0-9 to 0-3 at the interval.
After the break Ballyboden scored four consecutive points - from Caroline Conway, Monahan (2) and Gemma Fay - to reduce the deficit to just two.
But Donaghmoyne finally ended their drought - which started in the 18th minute of the first half - in the 18th minute of the second half when Niamh Lynch scored a crucial point.
That score swung the momentum back in Donaghmoyne's favour and they won a penalty soon afterwards. McConnell missed the resulting spot-kick, but she made amends moments later when she curled over another point.
Amanda Casey added another towards the end to give the Monaghan side a deserved three-point win.
CAMOGIE: Cork were the big winners at the Camogie All Stars awards at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Saturday night as they took home six All-Star trophies.
Defenders Rena Buckley, Mary O'Connor and Anna Geary, midfielder Gemma O'Connor and forwards Briege Corkery and Jennifer O'Leary were all honoured. O'Connor and O'Leary were winning their third consecutive awards.
Beaten All-Ireland finalists Tipperary won four awards. Jovita Delaney retained the goalkeeper's award for 2006, which she claimed last year while Suzanna Kelly and Philly Fogarty claimed defensive berths and Joanne Ryan was included in the forward line.
Galway had two winners, Regina Glynn and and Veronica Curtain, while Wexford (Kate Kelly at midfield) and Dublin, (Louise O'Hara) claimed one apiece. Kilkenny's Imelda Kennedy completed the team.
CAMOGIE ALL STARS 2006 - Jovita Delaney (Tipperary); Regina Glynn (Galway) Suzanna Kelly (Tipperary) Rena Buckley (Cork); Philly Fogarty (Tipperary) Mary O'Connor (Cork) Anna Geary (Cork); Gemma O'Connor (Cork) Kate Kelly (Wexford); Joanne Ryan (Tipperary) Briege Corkery (Cork) Jennifer O'Leary (Cork); Imelda Kennedy (Kilkenny) Louise O'Hara (Dublin) Veronica Curtin (Galway). Manager of the Year: Peter Lucey (Dublin). Young Player of the Year: Maria Dargan (Kilkenny).
