ATU Donegal clinch O’Regan Cup with dominant 5-2 victory over Queen’s

ATU Donegal’s senior women’s team were crowned O’Regan Cup champions after an emphatic 5-2 victory over Queen’s University at Ray McSharry Park in Sligo.

Bríd McGinty’s side made a dream start, with Kerri Loughrey finding the net within the opening 20 seconds. However, Queen’s responded through Emily Johnson before taking the lead on the half-hour mark with a goal from Katie O’Hare.

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ATU hit back almost immediately, with Bronagh Gallagher setting up Caoimhne Heron for the equaliser. Heron then put her side ahead just before half-time with a stunning long-range strike that rattled in off the crossbar.

After the break, ATU took full control. Loughrey turned provider once again, setting up Herron for her hat-trick, before the in-form striker sealed the victory with a composed one-on-one finish with 15 minutes to play.

The triumph marks ATU Donegal’s first O’Regan Cup title since 2018, capping off a memorable performance led by the outstanding Herron.