Earlier this week, the Limerick Ladies Gaelic Football Board confirmed that their County Junior Football Final would throw-in at 9am on Saturday morning.
Despite efforts to facilitate a new time, the match between Gerald Griffins and Groody Gaels was played as scheduled at the early-morning time. Gerald Griffins won the match 4-7 to 3-5, with the full-time whistle being blown before 10.30pm.
Stand filling up for Gerald Griffins v Groody Gaels Limerick junior ladies football final #LLSport #GAA #9am pic.twitter.com/46uP19I7Ei
— Jerome O'Connell (@JeromeSport) September 16, 2017
Doesn't matter what time they put it on, we'll be there! #GroodyGaels #GAA #LGFA @MunsterLGFA @JOEdotie @ballsdotie pic.twitter.com/p2mN6gyoYb
— Tom Cranley (@tomcranley) September 16, 2017
According to the Limerick Leader, the final venue of Knockainey was at least 35 minutes from both sides, with Gerald Griffins having to travel an hour to the south Limerick venue.
Despite the early morning start, both teams had no issue finding the back of the net, with seven goals being scored in the match.
Early morning celebrations for Gerald Griffins. Limerick junior ladies football champions #GAA #LLSport #9am pic.twitter.com/S4GZAGpyiC
— Jerome O'Connell (@JeromeSport) September 16, 2017
10.45am, Cup secured, time for breakfast @LadiesFootball @LadiesFootball @ballsdotie @d_brien @officialgaa pic.twitter.com/sZoPQBpMH0
— Anois (@AnoisPhoto) September 16, 2017
The game was originally due to be part of a triple-header of matches to take place today. The Intermediate Final threw in at 2pm, the the Senior Final being played two hours later.
Either way, Gerald Griffins will always be the winner of the Limerick 9am Final.
Photo Credit: Gerald Griffins GAA/Facebook
