Edenderry 73
Tallaght 13
Tries: Chloe Conroy Kearns, Emma Irvin
Penalty: Grainne Leonard Flood
Paul Cusack Cup
Coolavacoose, Carbury
06/04/2025
Tallaght women took on Division 3 champions Edenderry in the second round of the Paul Cusack Cup in Coolavacoose.
Tallaght took the lead with a Grainne Leonard Flood penalty but Edenderry hit back with three tries and converted two of them to take a 19-3 lead. Tallaght responded when, after several phases, some smart passing put Chloe Conroy Kearns in for a fine team try to make it 19-8. That was as good as it got for Tallaght though as Edenderry dominated the rest of the match scoring 11 tries in all. But Tallaght at least got the last laugh when Emma Irvin intercepted a pass and ran away to score to make the final score 73-13 to Edenderry. And on the final whistle, there was Tallaght celebrations for Martina Fitzpatrick. On the occasion of her 100th cap for the club, her team-mates doused her in Champagne.
It was Andy Grace’s last game as Tallaght head coach as he’s stepping down. “First off, congratulations to Martina on her 100th cap. She’s a true club legend and the sort of the person every club needs. It’s been a hard season as, very unfortunately, some people committed at the start of the season and then didn’t show up for their teammates. However, I really wish to thank all the players that gave this season their best. It would’ve been the easier option to give up and walk away, so thanks to them for backing up their commitment to the team and club. Thanks to Mark and Jay for stepping in and coaching with me, it could’ve been a very different season without them. I want to wish all the ladies well next season. There’s still loads to come from this team and I hope they goes from strength to strength. Thanks to everyone and best of luck.”
Player of the match: Martina Fitzpatrick
Tallaght RFC
- Martina Fitzpatrick
- Orlaith Plunkett
- Karen Corrigan
- Abbie Keeley
- Adriana Silva
- Lorraine McManus (Captain)
- Kim Littlefield
- Lisa O’Connell
- Eileen Shanahan
- Grainne Leonard Flood
- Sorcha Burns
- Nicole Fanning
- Louise Leonard Flood
- Niamh Moore
- Roisin Ni Uileagoid
- Emma Irvin
- Chloe Conroy Kearns
- Hilary Allen
- Vicky Cobbe
- Lisa Kennedy
- Mayara Santo
- Vanessa Tilbury
Photos Mark Luttrell
