Steelstown captain Aoife McGough after Ulster title win

Joint Steelstown captain Aoife McGough makes her speech after Saturday's dramatic Ulster Intermediate Final victory over Glenavy in Carrickmore.

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00:00 So on behalf of Gara and myself, we just wanted to start by thanking Glen Edwyck.

00:05 Unfortunately we know all too well how it feels to stand there today.

00:09 What a match and the energy he's brought there we couldn't ever be prepared for.

00:14 No doubt we'll see his again in the future, so three cheers for Glen Edwyck.

00:18 Hoop-up! Hoop-up! Hoop-up! Hoop-up!

00:23 To the Australia TFA, what a competition you've run.

00:27 We've dreamt and worked so hard to get here today.

00:30 We're so grateful to get another opportunity like today.

00:33 We now really look forward to going ahead and representing Ulster in the All-Ireland Series,

00:37 something we can do as proud.

00:39 To all the special referees, linespeople, everybody that made today possible,

00:48 and what a historic weekend to be part of as well with all three ladies referees and all three finalists.

00:53 It's just amazing for the ladies' team.

00:56 Thank you to the Australia TFA, the respect shown for players throughout the whole competition has been amazing.

01:02 To Craig Moore, hopefully we didn't damage our butts too much out there today with all those extra minutes.

01:09 Thank you to our fans who let us use your solid eggs.

01:12 To our supporters, our family and friends, you've really given us an extra set of eggs out there today.

01:20 When we think we can't keep going, you really push us on.

01:23 The ball's up around the club and the buzz has just been amazing this week, just so special.

01:28 We're just so grateful for all the support that's been given to us as well. Thank you.

01:32 To our management, to Thomas, James, Seb, Greg, Anthony, Deb and Ann Marie, no order of preference there.

01:44 Thank you to everything you do for us both on and off the pitch.

01:48 We've been on such a journey together as a team over the years and just so proud. It's all worth it. We've done it for you.

01:54 And last but not least, Gares, we did it!

02:01 Gares, from the moment our season finished last year, I never once doubted that we would be standing here today.

02:11 The hard work and commitment that each and every one of us have shown from day dot right to this point has just made it feel even more special.

02:17 We've all seen how we can party when we go on derry, so God love derry tonight!

02:21 [Cheering]