MEATH PRIMARY SCHOOLS FINALS: Fletcher inspires Kilmessan to reclaim camogie crown

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Kilmessan NS 3-3

St Mary’s NS 2-1

In what transpired to be a low-scoring but intriguing contest, Kilmessan came out on top of St Mary’s in the Div 1 Camogie final to complete a hurling and camogie double at Trim on Friday. Both sets of defenders did very well to limit their opposing attackers but the most impressive performance from that perspective came from Kilmessan’s Lucy Fletcher.

Kilmessan’s midfield duo of Toyeebah Daramola and Aoife Reilly were crucial to their side’s success and up front, Hannah Treacy was particularly impressive in the first-half when she contributed 1-2.

Padraig Farrell presents the cup to Aoife Reilly (Capt), Kilmessan N.S. during the Cumann na mBun Scoil Meath Primary Schools DIV. 1 CAMOGIE FINAL, at St Loman's Park, Trim, County Meath.Photo: Gerry Shanahan-www.cyberimages.net12/06/2026 Photo by Gerry Shanahan

In fact, Treacy stood out early on for Kilmessan at a time when scores were hard to come by. The full forward scored two points in quick succession. In the 15th minute, Treacy then rattled the sliotar to the top right corner of the net.

St Mary’s efforts were mostly spearheaded by their captain, the talented Amy Watters. Watters created several opportunities for the Trim outfit but to no avail.

St Mary’s finally made a breakthrough in the 25th minute, when Watters forced a fantastic save out of Kilmessan netminder Elle-J Murray. However, St Mary’s Emily McGuinness reacted fastest and struck on the rebound for a goal.

That was the last act of the first-half and at the break, Kilmessan led 2-2 to 1-0. Kilmessan started the second-half with intent and within the first minute they dealt a massive blow to Trim’s chances.

Meath Chronicle sports reporter, Tom Gannon, presents the Spirit of the Final Award to Lucy Fletcher of Kilmessan N.S. during the Cumann na mBun Scoil Meath Primary Schools DIV. 1 CAMOGIE FINAL, at St Loman's Park, Trim, County Meath.Photo: Gerry Shanahan-www.cyberimages.net12/06/2026 Photo by Gerry Shanahan

After a ball was sent into the danger area, a goalmouth scramble ensued and it appeared that Alex Keena got the final touch. After some consultation between the referee and his umpires the goal was awarded.

Watters tried to get her side back into contention with an effort on goal but her attempt was just a tad high. Aoife Reilly put the game beyond St Mary’s with a long range goal but the Trim side did get a consolation late on when Watters found the back of the net.

12-06-26, Primary School Finals,Division 1 Camogie FinalSt. Joseph’s N.S., Kilmessan v St. Mary’s N.S., TrimSt. Joseph’s N.S., Kilmessan Team, Back Row, L-R, Toyeebah Daramola, Sadie O’Dowd, Izzy Mitchell, Emilia Cullen, Rachel Horan, Kayla Aherne, Aoife Reilly, Lucy Fletcher, Elle-J Murray, Darcy Williams, Emily Mozuch, Sara Keane, Hannah Treacy.Front Row, L-R, Aoife Geraghty, Méabh Reilly, Alex Keena, Robyn Brady, Savannah Murray, Zoe Staunton, Ailbhe Clarke, Megan Horan, Caitlin Byrne, Megan Curtis,Photo: David Mullen/www.cyberimages.net Photo by David Mullen

Kilmessan NS: Elle-J Murray; Rachel Horan, Darcy Williams; Aoife Geraghty, Lucy Fletcher (0-1 free), Kayla Aherne; Toyeebah Daramola, Aoife Reilly (1-0); Sadie O’Dowd, Alex Keena (1-0), Emily Mozuch; Izzy Mitchell, Emilia Cullen. Subs: Hannah Treacy (1-2), Sara Keane, Zoe Staunton, Robyn Brady, Caitlin Byrne, Meabh Reilly, Ailbhe Clarke, Savannah Murray, Megan Horan, Megan Curtis. Mentors - Roisin Carolan, Aoife Mullen.

12-06-26, Primary School Finals,Division 1 Camogie FinalSt. Joseph’s N.S., Kilmessan v St. Mary’s N.S., TrimSt. Mary’s N.S., Trim Team, Back Row, L-R, Cara Munnelly, Gabby Dunne, Lara O’Brien, Lauren Murragh, Rose Mullen, Kate McSherry, Amy Watters, Laura McGowan, Molly Leonard, Sherika O’Moore, Maia Goulding, Maeve Colliere, Ellie O’Toole, Tessa Williams Byrne.Front Row, L-R, Amber Cashell, Rose Dunne, Charlie Brogan, Hannah O’Connor, Jané Du Plooy, Sarah Cooney, Hannah Gunning, Charlotte Sloan, Emily McGuinness, Ellen Bradley, Sadie Ayton, Alannah Bradley.Photo: David Mullen/www.cyberimages.net Photo by David Mullen

St Mary’s NS: Sarah Cooney; Kate McSerry, Lara O’Brien; Rose Mullen, Maeve Colliere, Amber Cashell; Sherika O’Moore, Amy Watters (1-1); Laura McGowan, Molly Leonard, Lauren Murtagh; Emily McGuinness (1-0), Hannah Gunning. Subs - Hannah O’Connor, Rose Dunne, Jane Du Plooy, Charlotte Sloan, Gabby Dunne, Cara Munnelly, Maia Goulding, Ellie O’Toole, Alannah Bradley, Sadie Ayton, Bo Flannery, Tessa Williams Byrne, Charlie Brogan, Lucia Nedvidkova, Brooke McEntee. Mentors - Seamus Savage, Barbara Munnelly.

Referee: John Byrne (St Columbanus NS).

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