Muireann's magic drives Wicklow Minors to All-Ireland camogie title win against Tyrone
What a week for Wicklow Camogie! Seven days after being crowned Eir All-Ireland U16 C champions, the Minors repeated the feat, winning the Electric Ireland Minor C All-Ireland Final in Kinnegad, defeating Tyrone 5-8 to 1-8.
Muireann 'Doc' Darcy, drove the first of her 3-2 from play to the net in the opening minute in what would be the Electric Ireland player of the match performance.
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