Fethard U14 girls put in a superb performance at the Good Friday Tournament hosted by Shannon RFC, battling through wet and windy conditions — perfect rugby weather — to win the prestigious Zara Horan Cup.

Fethard came out on top of their group with good wins over familiar rivals Ennis, Boyne RFC and the Tullow Rhinos.
The knockout stages saw Fethard face Garryowen/Richmond side in the quarter-finals before meeting Ennis again in a tough semi-final clash. Remarkably, after five matches, the Fethard defence had yet to concede a single point.

The final against a physically imposing Buccaneers team was a true test of character. Fethard were first to score Buccaneers hit back with a try of their own, but a well-worked team effort saw Fethard retake the lead. The Fethard girls were relentless in their tackling and pressure.

After the final hooter, play continued for a few intense minutes, and Buccaneers managed to cross the line again. 
With the score tied and no extra time allowed, the tournament rules awarded victory to the team who scored first — crowning Fethard deserved champions.

The Zara Horan Cup was presented to the Fethard captains by Zara’s father in a touching moment. 
All players contributed to a fantastic day of rugby, showing skill, stamina, and team spirit across six tough matches.

Congratulations to all involved on a well-deserved win!
 Thanks to all in Shannon RFC for a fantastically organised tournament