Review: Lidl NFL Div 4 Semi Finals

It’s Antrim against Leitrim in the Division 4 Final. Antrim had a comfortable win over Limerick to book their place in the decider while Leitrim needed extra-time to advance to the final.

Antrim 3-16 Limerick 1-11

All-Ireland Junior Champions Antrim booked their place in the Division 4 final with an eleven point win over Limerick in Whitehall Colmcille.

Orlaith Prenter and Theresa Mellon scored goals in the opening half for the Saffrons as they went in at the interval ahead by 13 points – 2-12 to 0-5.

Antrim didn’t let up with the scoring in the second half. Grainne McLaughlin scored their third goal in a fine win. 

Fermanagh 1-10 Leitrim 1-12 AET

Points from Leah Fox and Michelle Guickian in extra-time helped Leitrim advance to the Division 4 Final with a hard fought win over Fermanagh in Templeport.

Jonny Garrity’s side came from five points down at the break to clinch the win. Fermanagh made a bright start and were ahead 1-5 to 0-3 at half-time.

Leitrim came back at them and were ahead by two midway through the second half, Fermanagh were back in it and looked like they’d done enough before a pointed free from Michelle Guickian brought the game to extra-time

Deniese is a freelance sports journalist/broadcaster. She has worked for several local and national media outlets. GAA and soccer are her great loves and she also follows rugby league and snooker. She's a big supporter of her local clubs St. Mary's GAA Granard and Longford Town. She also follows Celtic, Liverpool and Leeds Rhinos. She presented and produced a popular sports podcast last year where she interviewed Ray Houghton, Chris Kamara and John Hartson. Deniese is currently Head of Communications for Boccia Ireland

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