Dundalk travelled to Suttonians on Sunday in great numbers in what turned out to be a fantastic and thrilling encounter in all age groups. This was their second league game of the season and they were delighted to be part of Sutton’s launch of their new girls kit and the festivities that came with it.

Under 10’s – A strong and dependable team with plenty of subs made the journey to Dublin and it was fantastic to see so many parents there to cheer on our girls. The Under 10’s started strongly with Lily McEntegart running in a try almost from the first whistle. More tries were followed by Tara Herr, Seona Halligan, and Natasha Swan. It was fantastic to see great enthusiasm from the new girls this season, Molly Keenan, Natasha Swan, Sarah Cahill, Hazel Malone and Isabel Holmes. Reliable defending as usual from Sophia Murdock, Bronagh Hughes, Ruth McGee and Sophie Woulfe. The game ended in a draw and the girls come away with a league point for their brave efforts. Mentored and coached today by Ellen O’Hara, she could not have asked for more. Under 10’s Sophia Murdock, Bronagh Hughes, Molly Keenan, Isabel Holmes, Sarah Cahill, Seona Halligan, Ruth McGee, Hazel Malone, Sophie Woulfe, Lily McEntegart, Tara Herr, Natasha Swan.

Under 12’s – our very fast paced under 12’s got stuck straight into the game from the first play, signalling to Suttonians their intentions from the get go. This team is made up of some very fast paced girls and their speed and ball handling skills were text book – much to the delight of coaches, Linda Valentine and Sharon Toal. Superb passing and accleration in possession meant Dundalk girls were always in control of this game and at half time they had a very comfortable lead against the battling Suttonians. Dundalk defending never let Suttonians get the break they tried so hard to get and it was catch up for most of the second half for Sutton. This team oozes skill, self belief and team spirit and more than did their club proud against a solid, hungry Sutton side. All girls played with great dedication and gave it their absolute best. Tries were run in by Caoimhe O’ Callaghan, Deborah Malone, Molly Hughes, Chloe Ticehurst and Eva Toal. Final Score:- Dundalk 13 – Suttonians 8.Dundalk U12’s – Aoise Finegan, Deborah Malone, Grace Cranny, Clodagh Flynn, Temi Fagbamila, Chloe Ticehurst, Caoimhe O’Callaghan, Molly Hughes, Robyn Coan, Holly McEntegart, Eva Toal

Under 15’s – having been very narrowly beaten in their first league encounter by Navan, Dundalk senior girls, had to up their game for what they knew was always going to be a close encounter with Suttonians senior girls. The girls travelled in numbers and were in good spirits having worked on ball handling errors that let them down in their last encounter. The game started off fast and Suttonians were keen to record a score fast on their home turf. It was nail biting stuff from start to finish. An incredibly fast, exciting game to watch with both teams matching score after score. Dundalk battled to stay even at half time with tries run in by Zoe Valentine, Aoife Malone, Jessica Malone, Shona Kelly and Orlagh Conway. The second half continued much in the same vein with both teams coming back at each other score after score. In the final five minutes of the game in true Dundalk style, they gathered themselves, upped their game and ran in the crucial tries to get the victory they needed to win this league encounter. A blistering game to watch with great support. This is a team that is determined to mark this inaugral league with a victory and by the pace and flair they showed today, they are doing all the right things. A credit to their club and coaches, Suzanne Flynn, Maria Cartwright and Chris Scully. Under 15’s team: Sadhbh McDonnell, Jessica Malone, Niamh Craven, Aoife Craven, Aoife Malone, Meadhbh O’Callaghan, Shona Kelly, Libby Turnbull, Orlagh Conway, Zoe Valentine. Final score Dundalk 14 Suttonians 12.