An Riocht senior camogs recorded another victory at Dunavil last night when they overcame a very determined Clonduff II team. From the off Clonduff showed great determination and with the An Riocht girls seemingly very nervous and slow to get started it looked the more likely that Clonduff would score. However, a great point from Sophie Colgan helped to settle the nerves and she quickly pointed from a free to leave the home side two points ahead.. It was Clonduffs turn to dig in and they responded with two great points to level things. To An Riochts relief Lisa Hughes then took command and in a great movement from the back Laura Brennan found Lisa Hughes with a superb ball which she was happy to rattle to the net. Lisa Hughes recorded another point and eventually Niamh Mulhern recorded her first score to leave matters at half time 1-05 (8) to 0-02 (2) to An Riocht

The second half opened at a furious pace with a point from Sophie Colgan followed by a magnificent Clonduff point which could easily have landed in the net. Niamh Mulhern was coming more into the game and following a burst of speed floated over a magnificent point from over 30 yards. Sophie Colgan added to the tally and there then came the killer blow for the visitors when a hopeful ball into the box was beautifully knocked down by Laura Brennan for "Janie" Magee to hammer a lovely ground ball to the net. The game was effectively over as a contest but Clonduff never gave up trying and were rewarded with a goal of their own to make it a nervous last 10 minutes for An Riocht. However Lisa Hughes scored another point and Niam Mulhern and Sophie Colgan added to their tally for the night with a point each. Clonduff registered a further score of their own to leave the final total

An Riocht 2-11 (17) Clonduff II 1-04 (7)

All in all this was an enjoyable game played in perfect conditions. Joanna Sloan was again her cool self between the sticks while Marie Trainor was outstanding at corner back. Louise Rodgers and Coleen Fearon were very steady and held the line very well. Clara Killen was the last member of the defence and worked tirelessly throughout for the cause. At midfield Aine O Reilly was inspirational while Ciara Cunningham played a brillant captains role. County star Laura Brennan showed exactly why she is just that with a fantastic show of blocking and distribution. Niamh Mulhern started slowly but by half time had burst into life with some fantastic scores to her credit. Lisa Hughes looked glad to be back and worked tirelessly at her game while the two front runners of Sophie Colgan and "Janie" Magee kepy constant pressure on the Clonduff defence and were simply too hot to handle. This victory keeps An Riocht well in the running for the next 3 games which will take them to the end of the first season in the second division

Team An Riocht: Joanna Sloan, Louise Rodgers, Aine O Reilly, Marie Trainor, Clara Killen, Ciara Trainor, Laura Brennan, Niamh Mulhern, Sophie Colgan Coleen Fearon, Emma Jane Magee, Lisa Hughes

Subs. Ciara Trainor, Ruth Colgan, Elle Colgan , Orla Cunningham, Emily Keenan, Nicole Kelly Maria Higgins, Sarah Jane Harpur