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06 Sept 2025
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Raphoe ladies booked a place in the Irish Hockey Trophy final on Saturday afternoon.
Raphoe 3
Ashton 0
The Donegal side saw off Ashton to seal their place in the decider.
Goals by Leanne Patterson, Wendy Patterson and Sabrina Barnett sealed a historic win. This is the first ladies team from Raphoe Hockey Club to reach a cup final.
In front of a big crowd at the Royal and Prior School Grounds, Raphoe began on the front foot.
Leanne Patterson riffled Raphoe into the lead in the opening quarter.
Raphoe held a slender 1-0 lead at half-time and Wendy Patterson doubled their advantage.
In the closing ten minutes, Barnett slammed in a third goal.
Raphoe will play Avoca in the final, which is scheduled to take place in May.
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