The Ultimate G.A.A. Odyssey

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A journey of triumph and despair across the roads, railways and skies of Europe, sharing in the relentless mission to develop, sustain and grow a G.A.A. club in the backwaters of the Association.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Clare Island III - Belgian Ladies Swarm Island

Onwards and upwards for the Belgian G.A.A. ladies as they swept all before them at the weekend. The Fingalian experience of a week earlier, where they came up against their strongest opponent to date, seemed to do little damage as they refocused and claimed yet another trophy for themselves.

In the corresponding tournament in Brussels a year earlier, they weren't able to match their Irish opponents speed and skill and limped away with plenty to think about. Enter Caragh O'Connor. Have the green flag at the ready. Caragh was expecting Darragh this time last year but she is back in full swing now. Her link up play with The Bomber was highly effective. Caoimhe was her usual industrious self at midfield and had able support from Irene, who showed little reaction to her broken toe.

The Simonis crowd of Jane, Clare and Sylvia hoovered up their share of ball and Sylvia even found a few opportunities to wag the finger at some Casements girls. Anytime the opposition did raid the girls' half, they came up against a brick wall in the form of Grainne. Thou shalt not pass. A first tropy secured under Coach Whiskerds reign and the tone is set for 2010.

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