
Donal Lacey accepts the Quebec Championship Cup from Jeremy Allen of the Quebec Patriots
Montreal Shamrocks GAA celebrated 60 years of gaelic games in the city with the men's team regaining the Quebec Championship trophy on September 15th.
The championship's deciding game was hosted at Montreal Irish Rugby Club in Ste Julie.
Having lost to the Quebec Patriots in 2007, the team was eager to make amends. And from the first whistle the Shamrocks took command of the game with early goals from Paul McKenna and Pat Devey.
Captain Donal Lacey may have been returning after a serious knee in jury, but commanded his back line, and even got upfield for point of his own.
The Patriots came back into the game in the second half, but never threatened the Shamrock's lead, thanks to excellent goal-keeping from rookie Mike Batalha.
The game, watched by numerous supporters from Montreal and Quebec, along with groups of curious rugby players, finished with a score of 6-7 to 1-3, securing the cup's return to Montreal.
Both teams enjoyed a beer and BBQ in the clubhouse afterwards, keeping alive the great spirit with which gaelic football is played in the province.
