St Dympna's Kildalkey claimed their first ever Cumann na mBunscol football title when they accounted for Scoil Eanna Navan in the Girls Division 2 final at Pairc Tailteann.

St Dympnas Kildalkey 5-8
Scoil Eanna Navan 2-4.

The Kildalkey school were well on their way to victory at the end of the opening half. St Dympnas led 2-6 to 0-2. Star of the show was Lauren Geraghty, daughter of Meath legend Graham. Young Geraghty scored a total of 2-2 with 1-2 coming in the first half. Team joint captain Debbie McMahon scored 2-1 while Kayla Moore got their 5th goal. The two Holly's, Duignan and Reynolds weighted in with two points each. Scoil Eanna, who were the reigning champions, faired better in the second half and goals from Niamh Nic Ruairi and Sorcha de Paor had Dympnas worried for awhile but spurrned on by Geraghty and McMahon the Kildalkey girls went on to win their first title in style.

After the game St Dympnas joint captains Debbie McMahon and Rachel Carroll were presented with the Pat Sheridan Cup. The cup was donated to Meath Cumann Na mBunscol in honour of Pat who died suddenly last year. Pat was Principal of Lismullen NS and a great supporter of GAA and Cumann Na mBunscol. He managed his school to the Boys Division 2 title last year.

St Dympnas Kildalkey: Danielle Browne, Aoife Swords, Amy McKenna, Andrea McBride, Holly Duignan 0-2, Lauren Geraghty 2-2, Debbie McMahon 2-1, Jessica Potterton, Holly Reynolds 0-2, Kayla Moore 1-0, Rachel Carroll.
Subs:rachelle Potterton, Sarah O'Sullivan 0-1, Molly McElhinney.

Scoil Eanna Navan: Dearbhla Ni Fhionnagain, Caitin Ni Dhonaill, Ailish Ni Mhaidin, Niamh Nic Aonasa, Rosaine Nic Gabhann, Caitin de Paor 0-2, Niamh Nic Ruairi 1-0, Ella Nuinseann, Aisling Ni Choimin, Saidhbh Bent, Sorcha de Poar 1-1.
Subs: Karen Ni Dhonaile 0-1, Isabel Nic Ruairi, Abaigeal Nic Stiobhairt.

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