A controversial try gave Cavan the edge in this bottom of the table clash against a gritty Carrickfergus on Sunday afternoon with the home side winning by 5 – 0.
Carrick were determined to put up a good showing after their large defeat last weekend against Navan and they started strongly making several excursions into the Cavan half with Suzie Cavan and Hilary Cawood prominent.
The Co. Antrim side came close on several occasion but the Cavan defence were able to hold their line and eventually the home side worked their way into the game with No 8 Brigid Reynolds making several bruising runs.
Thanks to strong defence from both sides an entertaining first half ended scoreless.
Cavan started the second half well and soon had the visitors defending their own line but again defence dominated with Carrick making crucial turnovers and the seasiders were able to work their way clear.
The home side continued . . .
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