Clann Eireann retain Ulster title with Lurgan win

Niamh Henderson captained Clann Eireann, who retained their Ulster title

Clann Eireann have defeated Cavan side Lurgan by 2-17 to 2-8 to retain their Ulster Senior Club Football Championship title.

Captain Niamh Henderson hit 1-2 for the Armagh champions, who became the first side from the county to win the Ulster title last year.

Niamh Murray also kicked six points at Healy Park in Tyrone.

Clann Eireann made the breakthrough after 46 seconds and hit seven points on the bounce to move into a commanding lead.

They kept the scoreboard ticking over, but Emma Tolan's goal, along with a flurry of scores, got Lurgan up and running.

After holding a 0-12 to 1-2 lead at the break, the Armagh side looked to kick on after the restart.

Henderson's goal extended their lead, but Lurgan gathered some momentum before Aoibhinn Donohue netted for the holders to restore their margin.

Tolan grabbed her second goal in the final 10 minutes, but Clann Eireann had enough of a buffer for a nine-point win.