Mulhussey win on points in thrilling 18-goal feast

GIRLS DIV 5 FINAL

Published: Thu 30 Oct 2025, 5:07 PM

In this goal-fest bonanza Girls Div 5 final at Trim last Wednesday, Mulhussey’s points tally proved to be the difference between the sides as they won 9-9 to 9-2.

The scoreboard reflected what was a very entertaining contest and at the forefront of it were two players in particular, one from either side. Ruby Farrell amazingly scored eight goals for Kilskyre but her incredible performance was only just bettered by that of Holly Fagan who finished with 7-6 for the eventual winners.

Anna McCartan (Capt) in action for KILSKYRE N.S. during the Cumann na mBun Scoil Meath Primary Schools finals, at Loman's Park, Trim, County Meath.Photo: Gerry Shanahan-www.cyberimages.net22/10/2025 Photo by Gerry Shanahan

Four Farrell goals, three of which came within an amazing one-minute spell, catapulted Kilskyre into a 4-0 to 1-3 lead after only 10 minutes. The second quarter was dominated by Fagan and she scored 2-3 between the 14th and 20th minute to keep her side in touch. Another Farrell goal and one from Emma Lyndon, which Farrell assisted, handed Kilskyre a half-time lead of 6-0 to 3-6.

22-10-25, Girls’ Div. 5 Football FinalMulhussey NS TeamBack Row, L-R, Aoife Foley, Holly Fagan, Elizabeth Mangan, Kate Rogers, Ava Ryan, Eloise Butler, Lucy Ganley, Lucy Dalton.Front Row, L-R, Nicoleta Hariton, Rebecca Rus, Tara Fagan, Laura Regan, Katie Rose Sadler, Lauren Dalton, Abbey Dalton.Photo: David Mullen/www.cyberimages.net Photo by David Mullen

A crucial period for Mulhussey came just after the restart as they rattled off four goals in a row, a brace from Fagan and one each for Laura Regan and Lauren Dalton.

22-10-25, Girls’ Div. 5 Football FinalKilskyre NS TeamBack Row, L-R, Naoise Lynch, Rose Herward, Emilia O`Reilly, Anna McCartan, Ruby Farrell, Lilly Carry, Kirsten Black Goldbey, Sia Beacroft, Hannah Donohue, Abi D`arcy, Sadie Keane.Front Row, L-R, Katie McCartan, Erin McGuinness, Aoife O`Reilly, Ava O`Toole, Lauren Rogers, Hannah Muldoon, Eve Usher, Emma Lydon, Katie Reilly.Photo: David Mullen/www.cyberimages.net Photo by David Mullen

Farrell’s sixth goal, and her sides seventh, left Kilskyre trailing by six points with 10 minutes remaining. It was Mulhussey though who finished strongest and Fagan hit 1-2 in the last two minutes which ensured her side victory in this cracking Div 5 decider.

Muireann Hogan, St Josephe's NS presents ths cup to Eloise Butler (Capt) captain of MULHUSSEY N.S. during the Cumann na mBun Scoil Meath Primary Schools finals, at Loman's Park, Trim, County Meath.Photo: Gerry Shanahan-www.cyberimages.net22/10/2025 Photo by Gerry Shanahan

Mulhussey NS - Ava Ryan; Elizabeth Magan, Holly Fagan (7-6), Aoife Foley, Kate Rogers; Eloise Butler, Tara Fagan; Laura Regan (1-0), Nicoleta Hariton, Lucy Dalton, Lauren Dalton (1-2). Subs - Lucy Ganley (0-1), Katie Rose Sadler, Abbey Dalton, Rebecca Rus, Katie Boyle. Mentor - Dan Buckley.

Kilskyre NS - Kirsten Black Goldbey; Abi D’arcy, Rose Herward, Emilia O’Reilly, Sadie Keane; Sia Beacroft, Hannah Donohue; Anna McCartan, Ruby Farrell (8-0), Lilly Carry, Erin McGuinness. Subs - Katie McCartan, Naoise Lynch, Emma Lydon (1-2), Ava O’Toole, Aoife O’Reilly, Katie Reilly, Eve Usher, Hannah Muldoon, Lauren Rogers. Mentors - Sinéad Lemass, Emma Garry.

Referee - Mary Coyne (Bohermeen NS).