Echo Sport in Review: October 2023
TALLAGHT’S Katie McCabe signed a new deal with Arsenal FC before, later in the month, scoring a hat-trick for the Republic of Ireland in their 5-1 victory over Albania in the UEFA Nations League.
Shamrock Rovers celebrated a fourth successive SSE Airtricity Premier Division title after they beat St Patrick’s Athletic 2-0 to take the final step on the road to this season’s crown.
Peamount United completed their march to the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division title following a 2-0 victory over Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park.
It was mission accomplished for Shamrock Rovers Under 19 Women’s team after they beat Shelbourne to secure the National League title, while there was cup delight for both the Rovers Under 15 and Under 17 boys.
Ballyboden St Enda’s Senior Football Championship journey came to an end after they lost out to county and All-Ireland Club Champions, Kilmacud Crokes in the county decider in Parnell Park.
There was no joy either for the Firhouse Road club’s senior hurlers as they were pipped in a county final by Na Fianna in the same week that the club secured the Junior B and E Hurling Championship titles.
There was disappointment for Lucan Sarsfields’ senior hurlers as they lost out to Na Fianna in their championship semi-final.
Peamount’s Chloe Moloney and Lauren O’Callaghan celebrate league success (Photo by Bartley Ramsay)
St Mary’s Senior Ladies team beat Cuala 3-6 to 1-3 to complete a double by adding the Cup to the Division 12 League crown they won earlier in the year.
Thomas Davis were denied a spot in the Go Ahead Dublin Senior Football Championship decider after losing out to defending champions, Kilmacud Crokes at Pairc De Burca.
There was more heartbreak for the Kiltipper club as their Junior Camogie team came undone against Naomh Barrog in the County Final in Abbotstown.
Thomas Davis’ Junior One hurlers did land the Junior C Hurling Championship title after they overcame Raheny, while the club’s Under 16 Girls Football team completed a double by beating Naomh Barrog in the championship decider.
St Jude’s Senior Camogie team were edged out 0-15 to 2-6 by St Vincent’s in the championship decider in Parnell Park.
The Templeogue club was also pipped by Fingallians in the Go-Ahead Dublin Intermediate Final.
There was, however, plenty for St Jude’s to smile about as their senior hurlers secured their place in the Division Two League decider and also earned promotion back to the top flight.
St Mary’s senior footballers secured promotion back to the top ranks after they overcame Round Towers, Lusk in the Division Two League play-offs.
Ballyboden St Enda’s secured the Minor Ladies Football Division One Championship crown for the third year running after they surmounted the challenge of Clontarf in Pairc Uí Mhurchú.
St Anne’s picked up the Minor Ladies Division Five Championship after they beat O’Dwyer’s in Bohernabreena.
Lucan Sarsfields secured a 2-10 to 0-11 triumph over Naomh Maur in the Dublin Intermediate Two Camogie Championship title match while Faughs claimed the Dublin Junior Two Camogie Championship crown.
Templeogue’s Sophia Noble and Kate Frost picked up bronze in the Bulgarian Badminton Open
St Marks succumbed to Good Counsel Liffey Gaels in the Go Ahead Junior A Hurling Championship Final.
There was no shortage of local success at the Cumann na mBunscol Football finals in Croke Park with the likes of St Joseph’s, Gaeslcoil Eiscir Riada, Scoil Aine Naofa, St Patrick’s, St Joseph’s BNS and St Finian’s PS all lifting silverware.
Mick Bohan was ratified by the Dublin County Board as manager of the Dublin senior ladies for an eighth successive season.
In October, it was announced that Dublin legend, Christina McGinty would be officially inducted into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s Hall of Fame.
It was heartbreak for Ireland’s all-time record points scorer Jonathan Sexton and his international team mates as they lost out to New Zealand in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Eddie O’Connor dug deep to secure gold at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in Portugal.
St Patrick’s Athletic booked their berth in the FAI Cup Final after securing a 2-0 victory over Cork City in the penultimate rounds.
Jenny Egan-Simmons and Jon Simmons returned home with Mixed Doubles gold from their first-ever ICF Ocean Racing World Cup in Madeira.
Tallaght Athletic Club’s Michelle Metcalfe featured on the Irish Women’s Over 35 4x100m Relay team that won silver at the European Masters T&F Championships in Italy.
Liam McDonald from Walkinstown won the British Junior Dragster Championship 2023.
Templeogue pair Kate Frost and Sophia Noble secured Doubles bronze in the Bulgarian Badminton Open before the former teamed up with Scott Guildea from Meath to also finish third in the Mixed Doubles.
Peamount United midfielder, Jess Fitzgerald claimed the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month Award for August/September 2023.
Jodie Browne secured gold at the World Combat Games in Saudi Arabia, while her club, Tallaght Martial Arts, accounted for 28 of the 108 medals secured by the Irish at the Bristol Open.
Tallaght’s Jodie Browne secured gold at the World Combat Games in Saudi Arabia
Cara Byrne of Newlands Taekwon-Do was named The Echo Sports Star for the month of September after she won gold at the World Championships in Finland, while Castle Golf Club scooped the Team of the Month accolade following their AIG Men’s Senior Cup success.
James Roche and Mason Melia played key roles for the Republic of Ireland Under 17s as the team earned their spot in the Elite Round of the UEFA European Championship Qualifiers.
Maynooth University and Edmonstown golfer Liam Abom claimed the Irish Intervarsity Championship title at Laytown and Bettystown.
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