Unfortunately Cusack Ladies failed to retain their League Trophy on Sunday 22 June at Princes Park in Auburn. In a gigantic tussle against old foes Clan na Gael they lost by 2 goals. Cusacks got off to a great start and were 2 points up early on in the game. Clan then hit 10 golden minutes when they scored 3 goals and a couple of points with the half time scoreline reading 3-2 to 0-2. Cusack girls hit back in the second half and were unlucky not to score a couple of goals. They enjoyed most of the possession but despite a huge effort from their forwards failed to convent it into scores. They got a goal and 4 points while Clan added another 4 points to their tally with the final score reading Clan 3-6 to Cusacks 1-6.

It was a great team effort by the Cusack girls. Clan had a very strong team but the Cusack girls rose to the challenge superbly and from goal keeper Mary Connolly to full forward Daveena Doyle they could not be faulted for spirit and courage. Ruth Cahalane and player of the match Rosin Cooper were the stars of the defence while Mary Sexton and captain Sinead Griffin worked tirelessly at mid field. In the forwards Sinead Mahon, Clare Ogle and Niamh Bonar impressed.

This Cusack team had to field without injured full back Susan Bermingham, suspended Katie McDermott and were also missing their centre half back. Despite these severe setbacks they adapted very well and the team and subs put in a fine performance. Some players now leave to go travelling but coach Quanah McBride is optimistic for the future and for Championship glory in September.