ST Dominic’s are the first school to win the Dr Cunningham Cup after defeating Loreto College from Cavan. This time last year, St Dominic’s lost out to Assumption Grammar, Ballynahinch in the U16 Ulster Final. Assumption were coached by Dr Terry Cunningham, who unfortunately died suddenly in July. In order to recognise the huge contribution Dr Cunningham made to schools' camogie, the Corn Cunningham was introduced this year. St Dominic’s started brightly on Friday evening in Tullysaran, with Aoife Fitzsimons (Lámh Dhearg) slotting over a free, and Amy Gault (St Paul’s) scoring a 50 within the first couple of minutes. However, Loreto soon settled into the game, and St Dominic’s struggled to contain them. Indeed, St Dominic’s found themselves 0.02-1.06 down after twenty minutes, following a free which dropped into the back of the net. Amy Gault then took matters into her own hands, and after winning a poc out charged in on goal to bring the West Belfast team within touching distance with five minutes left in the half. Two more Fitzsimons’ points from play left it 1.04-1.06 at half time.
