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Niamh McEvoy helped Dublin to Leinster Final

Niamh McEvoy gave an exhibition of providing the "link" between the Dublin defense and attack yesterday. Niamh operating from the Number 14 position was the key target for kicked balls into the full forward line, with her quick hands Niamh transferred the ball to her colleagues who made intelligent runs to support.

TG4 Leinster Championship Semi Final
Dublin 1-17 Laois 1-07
Dublin book place in Leinster Final
Similar to their male counterparts Dublin Ladies will play Westmeath in this year’s provincial decider having booked their place with a ten point victory over Laois today in Timahoe.
The visitors Dublin got the defence of their title off to the perfect start popping over four unanswered points with Amy Connolly
Noirin Kirwan got Laois on the score board with a well converted free in the 11th minute.
Dublin responded quickly with a Carla Rowe free and a point apiece from Lyndsey Davey and Kim Flood.
To their credit Laois were playing with huge heart
Laois vetern Martina Dunne added to the Laois tally with a well taken free to leave just two points between the sides with ten minutes remaining in the first half.
Reigning champions Dublin once again picked up the pace to finish the opening half strongly with four unanswered points coming from Noelle Healy
The weather conditions had deteriorated for the second half of this entertaining contest as a strong wind and rain lashed down upon the Timahoe venue.
Noirin Kirwan from Shanahoe registered the opening score of the second period for the home team with a well taken point from outside 30 metres. It appeared that each time Laois registered a score Dublin would respond within minutes nullifying the Laois threat.
The Dub’s response to Kirwans point was a well taken goal from All Star forward Noelle Healy to give Dublin a comfortable eight point lead with Healy’s goal affectively killing the game as a contest.
Dublin simply had too much strength in depth for Laois and finished the game out with four unanswered points from Flood
Dublin boss Gregory McGonigle will look for an improved performance from his players as they prepare for a Leinster final showdown with Westmeath on July 19th. However today’s encounter will definitely stand to the champions having not played a competitive game in over nine weeks.
The 2015 Leinster final will take place in Dr Cullen Park on Sunday July 19th at 4pm
Dublin: Ciara Trant (St Brigid’s)
Scorers: Carla Rowe 0-04 (2f)
Subs: Niamh Rickard (Fingallians) for Amy Connolly
Laois: Martha Kirwan (Shana hoe)
Scorers: Martina Dunne 0-04 (3f)
Subs: Rachel O’Connell (Park Ratheniska) for Meaghan Dunne
Referee: Colm McManus (Meath)

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