Sunday 23 May 2010, Páirc Na hEireann, Birmingham

John Mitchells 4-03 V Croydon 2-02

A much improved John Mitchell’s side took on an 11 man Croydon at Páirc na hEireann, Birmingham. It was an extremely hot day and both teams applied the pressure from the start.  Mitchell’s capitalised on this pressure with a goal after 8 minutes.  Croydon quickly replied with a point from Bridget Hehir.  Mitchell’s went on to score 2 more points and Croydon finished the half with a very well taken free by Rita O’Mahoney finding the back of the net.  Mitchell’s went into the break with the minimum lead so it was still all to play for in the second half.

Croydon started the second half well using the fresh legs of first half goalie Michelle Barry in the middle of the field.  The visitors went got their first half score after 4 minutes from a well pointed free by Rita O’Mahoney.  The effects of the heat and the lack of substitutes started to show in the Croydon side and Mitchell’s capitalised on this by making some good substitutions and this led to them getting two further goals and a point.  Bridget Hehir finished the scoring for Croydon with a well finished goal straight from a puck out by second half goalie Noelle Killeen.

It was a well deserved win for Mitchell’s who have come a long way in the short time they have been playing as a team together.  The whole Croydon team fought hard but special mention must be made to our new players Brigid Dundon, Maria Garvey, Noelle Killeen and Roisin Lloyd who have shown they will be great additions to Croydon Camogie Club.

 Croydon: Michelle Barry, Clare Curtin, Jenni McGivney, Noelle Killeen, Maria Garvey, Aodhnait Connors, Rita O’Mahoney, Brigid Dundon, Bridget Hehir, Louise Madden and Roisin Lloyd.