Bob Docherty Tournament: Irish slot five past Welsh

Bob Docherty Tournament: U15 Girls’ International

Republic of Ireland off to blistering start

Press Release: Friday, April 1, 2016

Wales (’01) 0-5 Republic of Ireland

Amy Boyle Carr (2) Louise Masterson (18), Meghen Hengerer (42), Tyler Toland (43), Alannah McEvoy (60+2)

THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Schools select made a real statement of intent this evening slotting five past the Welsh 2001 born select in the second outing of the day as the Bob Docherty Tournament kicked off this evening in Wales.

England secured full points against Wales (’02) select in the opening game of the tournament earlier in the day at Newport Stadium. England’s Katie Robinson converted for Miranda Hill’s side with just 60 seconds on the clock. Sophie Quirk secured a second on 62 minutes to make it 2-0 for the 2014 Champions! The English will have a rest day tomorrow, possibly using the day to scope out the opposition.

The Republic of Ireland were runners up two season’s running and needed to get off to a good start if they were to test the host nation in this tense and competitive outing for Counihan’s girls.

Glenties student Amy Boyle Carr converted after just two minutes of play to give the Republic of Ireland a glorious footing in their title ambitions this season.

The Republic were playing with a strong wind in the first period which worked to their advantage. Rathcoole starlet Louise Masterson rifled the ball into the bottom corner following a brilliantly placed set-piece to double the Irish lead after 18 minutes. Even with the two goal cushion, the Irish were still challenging for possession with an impressive Welsh outfit as the half time interval approached.

A hat-trick of goals in the second period gave the Irish a little breathing space. Goals came courtesy of Dominican College pupil Meghen Hengerer and Raphoe native, Tyler Toland in quick succession mid-way through the half. Substitute Alannah McEvoy got on the score sheet late on also with a sweet finish to make it a five goal thriller in Dragon Park.

The Republic of Ireland will play Northern Ireland at 2pm tomorrow afternoon in the same venue while Wales (’02) will take on the reigning Champions Scotland at 5pm in Newport Stadium.

WALES (’01) : L Attwood, D Connolly, B Cordice, H Davies, J Downs-Evans, M Dudley-Jones, A Griffiths, L Harris, G Horrell, E Hughes, E Jones, A Morphet, S Rees, E Riden, M Rogers, C Short, R Stanley, A Vine

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Rachel KELLY, Lucia LOBATO, Aoife LYNAGH, Sinead DONOVAN, Meghen HENGERER, Rachel O’REGAN, Leah McHUGH, Tyler TOLAND, Isibéal CAROLAN, Louise MASTERSON, Amy BOYLE CARR

SUBS: Eabha O'MAHONY on for Carolan (44) Doireann FAHEY on for Masterson (46), Zara FOLEY on for Boyle Carr (51), Alannah McEVOY on for Donovan (53), Jessica ZIU on for McHugh (57).

SUBS NOT USED: Aisling SPILLANE, Maria O’SULLIVAN (GK)

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND:  Amy BOYLE CARR (St. Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties), Doireann FAHEY (Ardscoil Rathangan), Louise MASTERSON (Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole), Leah McHUGH (St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford), Eabha O’MAHONY (Mount Mercy College, Cork), Isibéal CAROLAN (St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush), Aisling SPILLANE (The Kings Hospital, Palmerstown), Alannah McEVOY (Loreto Secondary School, Bray), Tyler TOLAND Vice Captain (Deele College, Raphoe), Meghen HENGERER, Lucia LOBATO, Aoife LYNAGH Captain (all Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill, Salthill), Maria O’SULLIVAN, Zara FOLEY (both Ballincollig Community School), Jessica ZIU (Larkin Community College), Sinéad DONOVAN (Claregalway Community School), Rachael KELLY (Manor House School, Raheny), Rachel O’REGAN (Carrigaline Community School)

MANAGEMENT STAFF: Lorraine COUNIHAN, Manager (Coláiste Mhuire, Buttevant), Maureen O’DONNELL, Assistant Manager (Deele College, Raphoe), Richard BERKELEY, Coach (Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh), David ROONEY, GK Coach, Angela KENNEALLY, Physio

Bob Docherty Cup (U15 Girls’ International)

Newport Stadium & Dragon Park, Wales

Friday, April 1

Wales (02) 0-2 England, Newport Stadium, 4pm

Wales (01) 0-5 Republic of Ireland, Dragon Park, 6pm

Saturday, April 2

Republic of Ireland vs Northern Ireland, Dragon Park, 2pm

Wales (02) vs Scotland, Newport Stadium, 5pm

Sunday, April 3

Wales (01) vs Northern Ireland, Dragon Park, 12 noon

Scotland vs England, Dragon Park, 2pm

Monday, April 4

Positional Play-Offs

5 vs 6, Dragon Park, 11am

3 vs 4, Newport Stadium, 11am

1 vs 2, Dragon Park, 11.30am

Bob Docherty Tournament – Roll of Honour

Republic of Ireland runners up in 2015 and 2014