07/04/2023: There was fierce excitement behind in Kilrush when the Junior Ladies kept their “Final” hopes alive by securing an away draw v Kilrush2 in round 4 of the League, Kildysart 3-7, Kilrush 2-10. With Burren Gaels practically assured of the top spot, it will all come down to the final round and possibly score difference to see who secures the remaining place in the final between Kildysart, Kilrush & Miltown. Kildysart got off to a good start, aided by the accurate kick outs from Gillian Finucane and led by 7 at the half time whistle. With a strong breeze, it was a game of two halves as Kilrush fought back but Kildysart held on to earn a vital point in the tight race for the second place finish.

Kildysart: Gillian Finucane, Emma Byrne, Megan O’Brien, Caroline Casey, Caitlin Casey, Molly McCarthy (0-1), Aisling Murphy-captain, Kyla Foley, Ashleigh O’Brien (0-1), Grace Scanlon, Amy Murphy (1-3), Lauren Keane, Roisin Donnellan (0-2), Sinead Fox (1-0), Sarah Foley (1-0). Subs: Chloe Sheehan for Caroline Casey (HT), Niamh O’Keefe for G. Scanlon (58 min). Referee: Michael Talty.

The Junior Ladies host Miltown in the last round on the weekend of the 23rd April in a must-win game to keep their hopes afloat. Kilrush’s final round is v East Clare Gaels. Miltown host the Burren Gaels in a rescheduled round 2 fixture this Sunday at 11:00am and then face Eire Og in their final fixture.