BACK-TO-BACK winning Ashbourne Cup (camogie) side University of Limerick (UL) were honoured by acting university President Shane Kilcommins.
The ceremony took place at Plassey House on UL’s Castletroy campus.
Declan Nash’s (Kildimo Pallaskenry) side UL retained their title with a win over UCC at Galway Connacht Dome.
“Sport plays a fundamental role in life at UL, and our camogie team has once again shown the determination, skill, and resilience that make them such outstanding ambassadors for this university, and we are incredibly proud of them. Achievements like this will stand the test of time, and in years to come, when you look back as UL alumni, you’ll take great pride in knowing you were part of something truly special,” Professor Kilcommins said.
“With this latest achievement, the team has once again demonstrated the strength of university sport, highlighting the talent, commitment and team spirit that define the university’s sporting legacy.”
The victory was historic for third-year medicine student and sports scholar Caoimhe Lyons of Monaleen who became the only player in UL history to win six Ashbourne Cup medals.
“At the start of my time at UL, I could never have imagined winning six titles, but each team I’ve played with has been full of incredible players, and I feel privileged to have shared this journey with them,” she said.
“This achievement also strengthens my role as an ambassador for UL Sport, which I am very proud of.”
Lyons was joined on the team by county friends Stephanie Woulfe (Templeglantine) and Shauna Cunningham (Killeedy).
