Connacht won the u-13 2009 Gaynor Cup in Limerick, having progressed through the tournament unbeaten.
Grouped with Munster South and Dublin South, the advanced with 5-3 and 3-1 victories respectively to top their group and qualify for the cup finals along with the other group winners Ulster and Dublin North.
Against Ulster, they held a 2-1 at half time, and a superb defensive performance saw them hold out for a deserved win. Needing only a win or draw against Dublin North, they took a 2 - 0 lead into the second half before killing off the game with two more goals early in the second half to ensure they were crowned All Ireland champions.
Connacht: Caoimh O Reilly, Ciara Lynagh, Evann Lowndes, Shauna Gallagher, Katie Carter, Shauna Fox (all Salthill Devon ), Fiona Doherty, Alice Coleman, Hannah Webb (all Ballyvary BB ) Lisa Casserly (capt ), Saoirse Burke, Alana Moran (all Colga FC ), Rachel Kerians (Kilmurry FC ), Ailbhe Clancy Manor Rangers, Stacy Muldowney (Arrow Harps ), Aoileen Collins (Killala FC ), Megan Duffy (Dromore Villa ), Sarah McGeough (Carbury FC ).
