Ballyhegan girls play their hearts out to clinch under-16 final

It's definitely a case of girl power at Ballyhegan Davitts Gaelic Athletic Club with the under-16 team clinching the Armagh Junior Championship on Monday night.
Captain Grace Ferguson accepting the cup from Armagh ladies' chairman Paul Doherty.Captain Grace Ferguson accepting the cup from Armagh ladies' chairman Paul Doherty.
Captain Grace Ferguson accepting the cup from Armagh ladies' chairman Paul Doherty.

The win comes just over a week after the senior ladies won their Junior Championship final.

Monday’s match at Dromintee GAC saw the Ballyhegan squad battle it out in a thrilling final against Crossmaglen, with a final score line of 6,7 to 4,8.

Coach Moya O’Gorman said the girls had “played their hearts out”.

Fellow coach Michael Ferguson added, “It was a very spirited game of football from start to finish.

“Ballyhegan’s fitness came to the fore in a hard-fought match and they pulled away worthy winners.”

The double victory is even more poignant for the women as teammate Sarah Louise Doherty was involved in a serious car accident in June.

She has made a remarkable recovery, with the club, community and teammates having rallied around her and her family.

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