St Kevin’s 2-06 – 1-05 Sinn Féin
Sunday 28 May
In the women’s senior football final, Sinn Féin took on St Kevin’s. The standard in ladies football has risen greatly this year with hotly contested games throughout the league. It was victory for St Kevin’s on a final scoreline of 2-06 to 1-05. Mona Sheridan in her first year at St. Kevin’s accepted the trophy as captain, with player of the match going to Jayne Moore.
The St Kevin’s team who defeated Sinn Féin in the women’s senior football final.
Garryowen 0-18 – 1-11 Wolfe Tones
Sunday 28 May
The men’s senior football final saw Garryowen take on rivals Wolfe Tones again. This was an exceptional match with both teams fighting eagerly for the victory. Garryowen came out on top with the score at the final whistle being 0-18 to 1-11. Garryowen captain Stephen Cahill lifted the cup, with the player of the match being awarded to Fearghal McMahon.
Garryowen and Wolfe Tones in the men’s senior football final.
Garryowen 1-9 – 1-3 Melbourne Shamrocks
Sunday 28 May
In the camogie final, we had reigning winners Melbourne Shamrocks take on Garryowen. In a first for the Garryowen team, they came away as victors with the final score of 1-9 to 1-3. Garryowen captain Paula Collins raised the cup, and the player of the tournament was awarded to Sinéad Touhy. President Conor Hennessy commented that the standard of camogie has risen in Victoria, and it is promising to see how it progresses in the coming year.
Camogie league final between Melbourne Shamrocks and Garryowen.
Melbourne Shamrocks 1-25 – 0-16 Garryowen
Sunday 28 May
The hurling final saw an incredible tussle between Melbourne Shamrocks and Garryowen. Shamrocks were victorious at full time with an outstanding result of 1-25 to 0-16. Melbourne Shamrocks captain Paul Morris picked up the silverware with the player of the match being awarded to Jason Stanley.
Hurling league final between Melbourne Shamrocks and Garryowen.
Pádraig Pearses 2-6 – 0-4 Sinn Féin
Sunday 21 May
Pádraig Pearses claimed the intermediate league with a convincing eight-point win over Sinn Féin, with a final score of 2-6 to 0-4.
Garryowen 2-7 – 1-8 Wolfe Tones
Saturday 20 May
The men’s intermediate league final pitted old rivals Garryowen against Wolfe Tones. There’s never a dull moment when these two clubs play, with their usual high standard on display throughout the competition. The men in red and black got over the line this time round on a scoreline of 2-7 Garryowen to Wolfe Tones’ 1-8. Garryowen’s captain Mark O’Driscoll accepted the trophy, and the player of the match was awarded to Eddie Goggin. The men’s intermediate league had seven teams participating for the first time. This is a great sign of the significant growth in participation in Victoria in 2023.
Intermediate football final player of the game Eddie Goggin (left) with Gaelic Games Victoria President Conor Hennessy.
Young Melbourne 3-12 – 3-10 Pádraig Pearses
Saturday 20 May
The shield final was contested by Young Melbourne and Pádraig Pearses, with Young Melbourne snatching victory by a couple of points after extra time. It was a memorable win for the fledgling club, and a testament to the great strides they’ve made since they formation. The final score was Young Melbourne 3-12 to Pearses 3-10. Young Melbourne’s captain Ollie McKeon lifted the shield, with the player of the match going to Graham Glynn.
The victorious Young Melbourne team following their intermediate football shield final win.
