BY CAOMH BREEN ALLEN
Gort completed a stunning double by winning the AIG Women’s Minor Foursomes, just a week after lifting the Intermediate Foursomes crown at Athlone.
Having beaten Holywood 3–1 in their semi-final, the Connacht side carried their form into the final against Ballycastle.
Olive Mulcair and Ena Furey put the first point on the board with a 3&2 win before Teresa Herbert and Sinead Collins, one of the stars of last week’s win, delivered a 6&4 success to extend the advantage.
With only a half point required, Patricia Skehill, Evelyn Fahey, Patricia Reddy and Fran O’Reilly ensured the margin was beyond doubt, sealing back-to-back All-Ireland titles for the Galway club.
“It was a great win. We started this campaign last June and they have been very committed, all the girls,” said Gort team captain Anne-Marie Craddock.
“I am so honoured for our club, this is our second All-Ireland in a week so it’s just amazing.”
“We’re delighted and we’re going to celebrate now.”
