Loreto footballers continue search for glory

The girls from St Michael’s, Loreto, Navan will continue their search for glory when they take on Derry side Thornhill in the All-Ireland Post-Primary Schools SF semi-final at Emyvale, Monaghan on Saturday.

Lead by joint captains Kelly Harris and Aisling Cassidy the Loreto side won the Leinster title in early February with a resounding 5-17 to 1-5 victory over FCJ Bunclody at the home of Bray Emmets.

That victory was was the result of some outstanding team work with Stacy Grimes showing the way for them with 1-7.

In recent weeks the Loreto girls have been preparing, under the guidance of coach Michelle Delaney, for the contest against the Ulster champions Thornhill with the big prize an appearance in the All-Ireland final up for grabs.

Jimmy Geoghegan.