MANULLA 3 KILLALA 2
MANULLA were on the right end of an entertaining five goal contest at Milebush Park on Sunday afternoon, with goals from Hannah Flatley, two, and Emer Gilligan, proving the difference between the sides.

To their credit, Killala never gave up the battle, despite being three goals in arrears at the break, and no doubt the Yellow and Blue will be in another final in the not too distant future.

Despite the windy conditions at Milebush Park, Manulla began the game in positive fashion and just one minute into proceedings, they pinched the lead. Following some neat build-up play, Hannah Flatley won possession and she finished with some skill past Emma Munnelly.

Four minutes later, a cross from Megan Costello found Flatley but this time her header was saved by Munnelly.

Flatley was in inspired form and moments later, she was most unlucky to see her drive whistle inches wide.

Killala began to move the ball around the park with greater purpose as the half progressed and after some great work from Alison Munnelly, Ashling O’Donnell just missed out on guiding the former’s cross to the back of the net.

Manulla were wary of a Killala revival and on 14 minutes, Joe King’s troops added a second goal. A delightful through ball from Costello, released Emer Gilligan and after controlling possession, she unleashed an unstoppable effort beyond the reach of Emma Munnelly.

On 15 minutes, Manulla appeared to be out of sight, as they netted their third goal of the afternoon, courtesy of Flatley, who made a weaving run before applying a splendid finish.

Hannah Flatley almost completed a hat-trick shortly after, but this time her effort was thwarted by Emma Munnelly, with Flatley then seeing her rebound strike crash against the upright.

Manulla were eager to end the game as a contest and five minutes into the second half, they almost achieved that aim, but Chloe Tansey’s angled drive was thwarted by the alert Emma Munnelly.

As the half progressed, Killala upped the tempo and the coastal outfit went for broke. Alison Munnelly gave a busy display throughout this final and after making a neat run on 33 minutes (20 minutes per-half), she saw her strike hit the side-netting.

However, Killala did manage to peg a goal back on 37 minutes, courtesy of Collette Collins and this gave her team hope that all was not lost.

One minute later, Killala netted a second goal, as their captain Alison Munnelly’s sizzling strike hit the underside of the crossbar, before crossing the line, much to the delight of the Killala faithful.

During the dying embers of the game, Killala valiantly went in search of the leveller, but none was forthcoming, as Manulla held on to record the victory.

MANULLA: Jessica Nolan, Sinead Brennan, Chloe Durkan, Emer Gilligan, Megan Costello, Megan Staunton, Hannah Flatley. Subs: Lauren McLellan, Chloe Tansey, Kirsty Kelly.

KILLALA: Emma Munnelly, Alison Munnelly, Michelle Walker, Collette Collins, Niamh O’Donnell, Ashling O’Donnell, Caitlyn McLoughlin. Subs: Niamh Breslin, Ashling Bilbow, Rebecca Rooney, Shannon Cummins.

REF: Stephen Manning

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Killala u12 girls had a 7-3 victory over Kilmore in Killala this evening. Killala took a 1-0 lead early in the match, then went up 2-0 before Kilmore scored to leave it 2-1 at half time. Second half saw some great chances at both ends, then Kilmore equlised leaving it 2-2. Straight from the kick off Colette Collins put Killala back in front, 2 more goals by Emma Munnelly bringing her total to 4 on the night saw Killala 5-2 up. Kilmore pulled one back but Killala were too strong on the evening, goals by Niamh O’Donnell and Ailbhe Reilly sealed the victory to the Killala team. Aisling Bilbow, Shanon Cummins, Alison Munnelly, Ailbhe Reilly, Collette Collins, Niamh O’Donnell, Emma Munnelly. Michelle Walker and Aisling O’Donnell.

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On the 31st May Killala u12 girls travelled to Ballyvary on a very wet evening and recorded their third away victory of the season. Killala went 1-0 down early on, but fought back with two great goals by Collette Collins and one by Aisling O’Donnell to leave the final score 3-1 to Killala. Aisling Bilbow made her debut in goal for Killala, and Megan Bilbow also made her debut in goal for the u14 girls the following night. u12 team – Aisling Bilbow, Rebecca Rooney, Alison Munnelly, Ailbhe Reilly, Colette Collins, Niamh O’Donnell and Niamh Breslin, Dervala Forkan, Emily Sweeney, Aisling O’Donnell, Maria McHale.

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Killala 2 Castlebar Town 3

Killala u-12 girls lost their second game of the season to a much stronger Castlebar team. Killala got off to a perfect start when Michelle Walker scored. Killala then had two more good chances before Castlebar equalised to leave it one all at half time. Second half saw chances at both ends of the pitch before Castlebar scored. Three minutes later Castlebar went 3-1 up, then Colette Collins pulled on back for Killala to leave it 3-2 to Castlebar. Team: Emma Munnelly, Alison Munnelly, Ailbhe Reilly, Colette Collins, Niamh O’Donnell, Aisling O’Donnell, Michelle Walker, Rebecca Boland, Niamh Breslin, Rebecca Rooney, Aisling Bilbow, Emily Sweeney, Maria McHale, Kaithlin McLoughlin.

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Killala u12 girls travelled to Kilmore this evening without top scorer Colette Collins who was sick.Kilmore took the lead from the kick off before Alison Munnelly equalised. then Kilmore went 2 1 up with a great strike.Alison Munnelly then went on a run from defence and scored again .Niamh Breslin then finished off a great move to leave Killala  3-2 up at half time. Killala started the second half the same way they finished the first. Alison Munnelly scoring again, her first hat trick! then Ailbhe Reilly scored a great goal from the half way line before Dearbhla Forkan scored her first goal for Killala to make it 6.Kilmore fought back but could not find a way past Emma Munnelly in goal .TEAM EMMA MUNNELLY ALISON MUNNELLY SHANNON CUMMINS NIAMH O DONNELL AISLING BILBOW AILBHE REILLY MICHELLE WALKER NIAMH BRESLIN REBECCA BOLAND EMILY SWEENEY MAIRE MCHALE DEARBHLA FORKAN.

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This post was submitted by david munnelly.

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Ballina Town 0 Killala FC 1

Killala u12 girls got their league off to a good start with a hard fought win against a hard working Ballina team.but in the end a good goal by Colette Collins was the difference.in goal for Killala was a very confident Emma Munnelly in defence was Alison Munnelly and Shannon Cummins midfield was Michelle Walker ,Aisling Bilbow and new signing Niamh O’ Donnell up front was Colette Collins sub Rebecca Boland ,Aisling O’Donnell Niamh Breslin ,Marie McHale ,Emily Sweeney ,Derabhla Forkan and Ailbhe Reilly who all played big parts during the match.

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