Donaghmoyne were crowned O’Neills All-Ireland Senior Club 7s champions last Saturday.
The Monaghan club claimed the prestigious title for just the second time, ending a 13-year wait.
Donaghmoyne beat Mayo’s Knockmore in the final by 3-13 to 1-5 at Naomh Mearnóg in Dublin.
Monaghan legend Sharon Courtney, who played a key role, reflected: “Delighted. We came up this morning not knowing what kind of team we had”.
“We put in a good shift all day, we didn’t lose of game and the panel of players was used” added Courtney. “I’m delighted to think we have a group that’s able to compete at that level.”
Indeed, Donaghmoyne overcame Armagh’s Carrickcruppen at the semi-final stage, running out 1-12 to 2-7 winners in a keenly-contested Ulster derby. Current Monaghan ace Amy Garland was another player to shine. Garland scored a goal in each half.
In the senior shield final, it was an all-Tipperary affair, with Moyle Rovers getting the better of Fethard by two points, 2-8 to 2-6.
The Intermediate final was won by Wexford outfit Shelmalier, who overcame Galway’s Tuam Cortoon, 5-7 to 1-10. Whereas, the Intermediate Shield final was won by St Patrick’s from Louth, who beated Dublin’s Pobal Parnell by 2-5 to 2-3.
Junior cup honours went to Kerry’s Ballymacelligott, who were 3-7 to 1-8 winners against Kilkenny’s Muckalee. Whereas, Louth’s Glen Emmets lifted the junior shield, following a 4-8 to 2-9 win against Dublin’s Whitehall Colmcille.
