Niamh Briggs To Miss Women’s Rugby World Cup

Niamh Briggs is set to miss next months Women’s Rugby World Cup.

The Abbeyside woman was named in the Irish Panel last week as captain but news broke today that the experienced international who also missed this year’s Six Nations Campaign with a hamstring Injury.

However the Full back has picked up an Achilles injury in training which has ruled her out of the competition.

In her place Louise Glavin has been called up.

Irish Head Coach Tom Tierney in a statement released today said “Both the players and management are really disappointed for Niamh as everyone has seen the incredible work and effort she’s put in over the last number of months in an attempt to get herself right for this tournament”.

The Irish Management team are set to choose a new captain for the World Cup campaign in the coming days.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup will take place in Dublin and Belfast from August 9 to 26.

A Week To Remember For Ladies Football In Waterford

Waterford and Kildare Ladies renew old rivalries at under 16 level when they contest this year’s All Ireland final tonight (Wednesday) in Callan Co Kilkenny. This promises to be an intriguing and closely fought encounter between two very even teams, who will give it their all to bring the coveted trophy home. Both teams having won their respective provincial finals, qualified for the final the hard way overcoming large deficits when all seemed lost in their semi-finals. In the semis Waterford defeated Monaghan by a single point 1-15 to 3-8 coming back from being eight points down after only 20 minutes. Kildare did something similar, overturning a Roscommon lead of five points with 8 minutes to go to win by two points on a score line of Kildare 3-8 Roscommon 1-12.

Both teams are very strong in all areas of the field and pride themselves on their team work. For Kildare Orlaith Sullivan is a forward of note, scoring a grand total of 3-4 in their semi-final including 2-2 in their last gasp comeback and she needs to be watched carefully. Ciara Price is another good forward and Claire Nugent at full back and Mia Doherty in the corner they have two resolute defenders. Sally Murphy came on as a sub in the semi final and really took over at midfield to turn the tide in the Lilywhites favour.

Waterford have a very experienced team and are strong all over the field. There are eleven clubs represented on the panel from Ballyduff Upper all the way down to Gaultier in the East. Rosie Landers is an excellent goalkeeper and is going for her second All Ireland under 16 medal having been on the team that won two years ago. The full backs are strong and resolute with great players like Roisin Dunphy, Leah Sheridan, Carly Dunford, Kirsty Green, Ellen Kirwan and Claragh Mc Cann all in the running for selection. In the half line Tao Behan, Cora Murray and Mary Kate Curran who along with goalie Rosie, Keeley Corbett Barry and Annie Fitzgerald are seeking their second medal at this grade provide a formidable barrier and will not be easily beaten.

In mid-field Kelly Anne Hogan and Keeley Corbett Barry are very hard working and are great to set up attack after attack and provide plenty of possession for a forward line who know how to score. In the forward line there are many dangerous players with an eye for goal.Briannagh Nic Craith makes a welcome return after illness, captain Annie Fitzgerald leads the attack from centre forward, ably aided by her club mates Clodagh Carroll, Jodie Tuohy and Emma Flynn. Aoife Brazil was one of the many heroes from the semi final contributing that all important goal and alongside her in the full forward line you have players of the calibre of Sarah Lacey, Annie Fitzgerald and Sheenagh Mc Guckian who are capable of ripping any defence to shreds. This is a very strong team and manager Johnny Troy is also sure in the knowledge that players like Megan Foran, Caoimhe Ahearn, Caoimhe Hassett, Saoirse Hennebry, Emma Power, Emma Stubbs, Meadhbh Kiernan, Aoife Kennedy and Shiona Dunphy will not be found wanting when they are called upon to play their part.

It promises to be an epic encounter, management team of Johnny Troy, Paul Fitzgerald, Kevin Barry, Fionnuala Flynn, Gráinne Costello, Hannah Flynn and Bríd Dunphy have this team prepared to the very best for the last few months. It will be close but if Waterford play the football that they are capable of doing, Johnny Troy and his team will be bringing the under 16 All Ireland title back to Waterford for the second time in three years. Best of luck to all concerned.

Throw in, in Callan GAA grounds Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday 26^th is at 7p.m with Eamonn Moran in charge of the whistle.  

Waterford Ladies edge out Cavan in a thriller

Waterford Lady Footballers continued their fine run of form when they clinched an Ireland quarter final place at the expense of Cavan in a game that was thrilling from first throw-in until the final whistle. Played in very good conditions on a well-appointed pitch in Clane Co Kildare, Waterford set about their task right from the throw-in and a brilliant movement, led to an excellent shot from midfielder Emma Murray which resulted in the Cavan goalkeeper Elaine Walsh making a great save. Following this let off it was Cavan who registered the game’s first two scores, captain Sinéad Greene carrying the ball from well inside her own half to open the scoring, before Claragh O’Reilly popped over a sixth-minute score from 25 metres. Waterford hit back in reply to those early Cavan points, with three in two minutes — Eimear Fennell, Michelle Ryan and Maria Delahunty on target to leave the Déise girls a point ahead.

 In the 10^th minute a speculative high ball caused panic in the Waterford goalmouth, Waterford keeper Katie Hannon was forced to concede a penalty for which she was duly yellow-carded. The resultant penalty was duly despatched to the net by Cavan’s centre forward Aisling Doonan who gave Waterford’s replacement keeper Jessica Fitzgerald no chance. Cavan’s Donna English won a Waterford kick-out to put her side 1-3 to 0-3 clear after 15 minutes but the Breffni girls were having difficulties on their own kick outs. Waterford forwards put the pressure on the kick outs and were rewarded with three good points in quick succession, Aoife Murray in the 17^th minute a wonderful effort from over 40 metres from Maria Delahunty in the 19^th minute and a wonder score from Eimear Fennell a minute later left the Déise girls back on level terms with 20 minutes gone.

There then followed a lengthy stoppage for treatment to Waterford’s experienced forward Gráinne Kenneally, now playing her club football with Eadestown in County Kildare which necessitated in 10 additional minutes were being played at the end of the first half. Donna English restored Cavan’s lead with a good point but this was replied to by a Maria Delahunty pointed free to level matters. Katie Murray and Aisling Sheridan traded points before Emma Murray had the final say with a point to leave Waterford ahead at half time by the bare minimum Waterford 0-9 Cavan 1-5

Neasa Byrd opened the scoring in the 1^st minute of the second half to level things once again, but Waterford hit back with a 45m free for Maria Delahunty and two points from play for Michelle Ryan. Sharpshooter Aisling Doonan narrowed the gap to two points with a point from play in the 8^th minute and back to the bare minimum once again with a free one minute later. Great defensive work from Waterford kept the Cavan forwards out until the 15^th minute when Caitriona Smith split the uprights with a fine point to leave the teams all square again. Waterford edged back in front with an Aoife Murray point, followed by a Maria Delahunty free in the 16^th minute.Aisling Doonan added a point for Cavan in the 18^th minute to which Michelle Ryan replied with her fifth of the day with eight minutes to go. Aisling Doonan narrowed the gap once again to the minimum in the 23^rd minute of the half and substitute Andrea O Reilly levelled matters with a wonderful point in the 25^th minute Waterford 0-15 Cavan 1-12.It was now nip and tuck with no quarter given or asked both teams drove forward to try and snatch a dramatic winner. It looked like extra time was looming but Aisling Doonan pointed a free to put Cavan one in front with three minutes remaining. Doonan had another free from 40 metres which was expertly plucked out of the sky by Caoimhe McGrath. The ball was moved upfield at speed in an effort to keep Waterford’s season alive. They got their chance, a 50/50 ball was won by Lauren McGregor in the corner, transferred the ball across to Aileen Wall who squeezed the ball almost slow motion style into the back of the net with 30 seconds to go to give Waterford the lead by two, with time up. There was no time for Cavan to mount a meaningful attack and Waterford ran out deserving winners of a pulsating match on a final score line of Waterford 1-15 Cavan 1-13.

This was not a game for the faint hearted. It was played at a frenetic pace by two teams determined to advance to the quarter finals. Both teams had many stand out players. For Waterford, Michelle Ryan with four points from play, Caoimhe Mc Grath and Kate Mc Grath excelled throughout. In Aisling Doonan Cavan had a scoring machine, she accounted for a personal tally of 1-5 and midfielder Donna English and half back Sinead Green stood out. Waterford played excellently as a team and kept going until the final whistle, determined not to let the Munster final result repeat itself. Waterford now go forward to meet Dublin who are raging hot favourites based on the way they won the Leinster final by 19 points, but this Waterford team has gelled into a resilient group, who are not afraid to give it everything for the Deise. They now have had three very good wins in championship and will be well up for the Dublin challenge in two weeks time. This game will be played as part of a double header with Kerry v Armagh on Saturday 12^th August at a venue to be confirmed with a 4:45 throw in.

Waterford lined out as follows--- Katie Hannon, Megan Dunford, Caoimhe McGrath, Kate McGrath, Dearbhaile Ní Aodha, Karen McGrath, Aoife Murray(0-2), Mairéad Wall, Emma Murray(0-1), Róisín Tobin, Gráinne Kenneally, Katie Murray(0-1),Eimear Fennell(0-2),Maria Delahunty(0-5) and Michelle Ryan(0-4)

Subs used--- Jessica Fitzgerald, Aileen Wall (1-0), Rebecca Casey, and Lauren McGregor.

Wexford purple patch dazes Waterford

Wexford hit 2-4 in the last ten minutes to seal their first win of the All Ireland under 16 championship at Walsh Park on Sunday and shatter Waterford’s semi final ambitions.

Full forward sensation Anais Curran struck 2-8 (2-3 from play) and set up injury time goals for subs Emma Dempsey and Aisling Alouf. The home side needed the three points to stay on top of Group 2 but they couldn’t curtail the Wexford goal threat. Eight starters played in the All Ireland ladies football final earlier in the week and their energy levels waned during the closing stages.

Déise top scorer Aoife Fitzgerald blasted in a goal and midfielder Keeley Corbett Barry followed up with a long range free to leave three points between the teams after 52 minutes. They didn’t trouble the umpires after that however. Wexford created eight goal chances across the hour as Curran guided the visitors to a most emphatic victory.

The teams were deadlocked at three points each after a tit for tat first quarter. Keeley Corbett Barry, Annie Fitzgerald and Aoife Fitzgerald (free) raised white flags for Waterford. Anais Curran nabbed two for the purple and gold and Ciara O’Connor worked an indirect free cleverly into Kate Kirwan.

On 17 minutes, Curran escaped Lucy Hogan and her low shot dribbled under the stick of Emma Norris. With the next attack, Curran passed to Eimear Byrne and she lashed the ball against the crossbar. The precise number fourteen converted a free from an acute angle before Ciara Walsh stretched the lead to five (1-5 to 0-3).

Annie Fitzgerald was a nuisance for the Wexford full backs and retrieved a point. Curran knocked over another difficult free before Amy O’Leary left six between them. Aoife Fitzgerald dispatched an injury time free in response (1-7 to 0-5).

Waterford got a tonic start to the second half when Annie Fitzgerald offloaded to Annie Quinn and the Portlaw attacker snuck it past Aoife Mahon. Another foul on Annie Fitzgerald allowed free taker Aoife to do the rest.

Ten minutes in, Eimear Byrne’s high ball found an unmarked Curran lurking at the edge of the square. She miscontrolled the sliotar with her first touch but still managed to flick it beyond Norris (2-8 to 1-6). Curran added another tremendous point but two Fitzgerald dead balls kept the hosts within four of the leaders.

On 47 minutes, Wexford sub Emma Dempsey forced in their third goal after Norris stopped her initial effort. At the other end, Ciara O’Sullivan powered forward and Aoife Fitzgerald blasted to the net from close range (3-9 to 2-8). It was frenetic stuff at this juncture as Curran then flashed the ball across the face of goal. Keeley Corbett Barry raised Waterford hopes with a well-struck free. It turned out to be their last score.

Curran allayed any fears for Wexford when she landed her fifth free. The Oulart the Ballagh forward then split the posts from a near impossible position. Katie Smith also got in on the act and a Ciara O’Connor 45 put them out of sight (3-13 to 2-9). A one-handed shot from Curran forced a Norris save. Dempsey hand passed Wexford’s fourth to the cobwebs after receiving a Curran pass. A move involving Dempsey and Curran led to a fifth green flag by Aisling Alouf.

Waterford ended the championship with two wins (Tipperary and Clare) and two defeats (Cork and Wexford). While a semi final slipped through their fingers, competing at A standard this season will speed up their development.

Scorers for Wexford: Anais Curran 2-8 (5fs), Emma Dempsey 2-0, Aisling Alouf 1-0, Ciara Walsh, Kate Kirwan, Ciara O’Connor (45), Amy O’Leary, Katie Smith 0-1 each.

Scorers for Waterford: Aoife Fitzgerald 1-5 (4fs, 1 45), Annie Quinn 1-0, Annie Fitzgerald, Keeley Corbett Barry (1f) 0-2 each.

Wexford: Aoife Mahon; Laura Doran, Amy Cahill, Tara Doyle; Amy Mitten, Roisin Parker, Lorna Fortune; Ciara Walsh, Kate Kirwan; Megan Cullen, Ciara O’Connor, Amy O’Leary; Eimear Byrne, Anais Curran, Katie Smith.

Subs: Emma Dempsey for Mitten, Aisling Alouf for Byrne.

Waterford: Emma Norris; Leah Sheridan, Lucy Hogan, Emma Flynn; Clodagh Carroll, Hannah Flynn, Roisin Dunphy; Keeley Corbett Barry, Mary Kate Curran; Annie Quinn, Sarah Lacey, Ciara O’Sullivan; Roisin Kirwan, Aoife Fitzgerald, Annie Fitzgerald.

Subs: Clodagh Tutty for Emma Flynn, Shauna Farrell for Quinn, Briannagh Nic Craith for Carroll.

Referee: Cathal Egan (Cork)

Munster Minor A Shield Semi Final

Waterford 2-05   Cork  2-13

Hard luck to Waterford who lost out to Cork in St. Vincent’s GAA grounds in Cork last Thursday night.  It was a great game of Camogie. Cork pulled away in the last few minutes. The score did not reflect the performance. Well done to our girls on a great display

Under 14 Development squads:

Well done to our Under 14 development squads who competed in Kilkenny blitz in Kilkenny on Sunday last.
Our Under 14 squads are currently fundraising and sell development draw tickets E5 each.  Great prizes to be won.  First prize:  Weekend for two in any Flynn Hotel Second Prize: E100.  Third prize: Waterford Camogie Training top
Senior Club Championship Round 1

St Anne's 3-10 Cappoquin 4-07

De la Salle vs. Lismore   Postponed to a later date.

Next round of Senior championship takes place on Saturday 12^th of August

Lismore vs. St. Anne’s

Gailltir vs. Cappoquin

Under 12 B Cup and Shield Finals

Tramore vs. Clonea   (Cup Final)

Butlerstown vs. Abbeyside    (Shield Final)

Venue & Time to be confirmed

Date:  Saturday 5^th of August

Best of luck to all involved.

Cul Camps

Waterford GAA Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps - are run throughout the summer from Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.30pm.  We would encourage as many of our members to take part. Cúl Camps are well organised and well run and the kids absolutely love the camps. The price of the camp is E60 and subsequent camps are E35.  Kids can partake in as many camps as they wish.

What To Bring
Packed lunch + drink
Hurley and Helmet for Hurling and Camogie
Mouth guard for Football
Suitable playing gear, tracksuit, shorts, runners, boots
Rain jacket and changes of gear on wet days
Sun cream and baseball hat
Towel
Water
Most importantly, tell your child to have fun.

Next week the camps are in Tramore, Kill, Rathgormack, Bohadoon and Knockanore.  In all camps walk ins will be accepted on the day, just come along between 9.30 and 10.00 am. The weather for next week is mixed but mostly sunny, don't forget the sun tan lotion as children can burn easily being out all day.

 

All Ireland Ladies Under 16 Final Waterford v Kildare

Waterford and Kildare Ladies renew old rivalries at under 16 level when they contest this year’s All Ireland final tonight (Wednesday) in Callan Co Kilkenny. This promises to be an intriguing and closely fought encounter between two very even teams, who will give it their all to bring the coveted trophy home. Both teams having won their respective provincial finals, qualified for the final the hard way overcoming large deficits when all seemed lost in their semi-finals. In the semis Waterford defeated Monaghan by a single point 1-15 to 3-8 coming back from being eight points down after only 20 minutes. Kildare did something similar, overturning a Roscommon lead of five points with 8 minutes to go to win by two points on a score line of Kildare 3-8 Roscommon 1-12.

Both teams are very strong in all areas of the field and pride themselves on their team work. For Kildare Orlaith Sullivan is a forward of note, scoring a grand total of 3-4 in their semi-final including 2-2 in their last gasp comeback and she needs to be watched carefully. Ciara Price is another good forward and Claire Nugent at full back and Mia Doherty in the corner they have two resolute defenders. Sally Murphy came on as a sub in the semi final and really took over at midfield to turn the tide in the Lilywhites favour.

Waterford have a very experienced team and are strong all over the field. There are eleven clubs represented on the panel from Ballyduff Upper all the way down to Gaultier in the East. Rosie Landers is an excellent goalkeeper and is going for her second All Ireland under 16 medal having been on the team that won two years ago. The full backs are strong and resolute with great players like Roisin Dunphy, Leah Sheridan, Carly Dunford, Kirsty Green, Ellen Kirwan and Claragh Mc Cann all in the running for selection. In the half line Tao Behan, Cora Murray and Mary Kate Curran who along with goalie Rosie, Keeley Corbett Barry and Annie Fitzgerald are seeking their second medal at this grade provide a formidable barrier and will not be easily beaten.

In mid-field Kelly Anne Hogan and Keeley Corbett Barry are very hard working and are great to set up attack after attack and provide plenty of possession for a forward line who know how to score. In the forward line there are many dangerous players with an eye for goal.Briannagh Nic Craith makes a welcome return after illness, captain Annie Fitzgerald leads the attack from centre forward, ably aided by her club mates Clodagh Carroll, Jodie Tuohy and Emma Flynn. Aoife Brazil was one of the many heroes from the semi final contributing that all important goal and alongside her in the full forward line you have players of the calibre of Sarah Lacey, Annie Fitzgerald and Sheenagh Mc Guckian who are capable of ripping any defence to shreds. This is a very strong team and manager Johnny Troy is also sure in the knowledge that players like Megan Foran, Caoimhe Ahearn, Caoimhe Hassett, Saoirse Hennebry, Emma Power, Emma Stubbs, Meadhbh Kiernan, Aoife Kennedy and Shiona Dunphy will not be found wanting when they are called upon to play their part.

It promises to be an epic encounter, management team of Johnny Troy, Paul Fitzgerald, Kevin Barry, Fionnuala Flynn, Gráinne Costello, Hannah Flynn and Bríd Dunphy have this team prepared to the very best for the last few months. It will be close but if Waterford play the football that they are capable of doing, Johnny Troy and his team will be bringing the under 16 All Ireland title back to Waterford for the second time in three years. Best of luck to all concerned.

Throw in, in Callan GAA grounds Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday 26^th is at 7p.m with Eamonn Moran in charge of the whistle.  

Under 16’s Going Good In County Championship

Our U16's have completed 3 rounds of the U 16 County Championship and have rerecorded two wins and 1 loss and await to play Butlerstown which has been deferred to the 1st week of August and will play Portlaw away on Wednesday of next week.

U16A Waterford Camogie

Well done to the Waterford U16 Team who had two great wins in the Inter County Championship. The girls recorded victories over Tipperary and Clare and were narrowly beaten by Cork and will go on to play Wexford in a fortnights time and if they win this game it will qualify them for an All Ireland semi-final. We wish this team the best of luck especially our two girls Izabella and Kelly.

U14 Development Squad

Well done to the Waterford Under 14 team who competed in the Waterford Inter county Mamie O’Meara Tournament yesterday which was held in Mount Sion and De La Salle especially our own girls Emily O Sullivan and Clodagh Landers.

Wedding Bells

All in Lismore Camogie Club would like to wish Laura Buckley and Eric O Sullivan every good wish and happiness for the future as they get married on Saturday next.

Sincere Condolences

All in Lismore Camogie Club would like to extend their heart felt sympathies to the family of the late Eamonn Walsh who sadly passed away on Monday. Eamonn was proud sponsor of the clubs senior team until 2015, and was so proud to be their sponsor when they represented the club and County in the All Ireland intermediate Club final in Croke Park where they drew with Ballyhale Shamrocks in 2014 and went on to capture the All Ireland Title in Clonmel. It was many the great night we had in Eamonn’s Place after our matches and Eamonn prided in the great food he provided. Sincere sympathy to his daughter Tina and son Billy and his extended family. Ar Dheis De go raibh Se

Clothes Collection

Lismore Camogie Club are once again doing a clothes collection as one of their fundraisers. Clothes can be dropped or collected by contacting Mary Russell (086)3326128, Jojo Tobin (087)2063880 or Eilish McGlone (086)1223015

Waterford Under 16 Ladies Reach All Ireland Final

Waterford Under 16 Ladies Football team has qualified for the All Ireland Final with a last gasp one point victory over Ulster champions Monaghan in Clara GAA grounds on Wednesday last. The game played in excellent conditions was exciting from the start with the Ulster champions taking control playing a brand of football that took them to the Ulster title. Playing into a slight breeze the Waterford girls were rocked by the intensity of their Monaghan opponents and found themselves eight points down after 10 minutes with two goals scored by Monaghan full forward Hannah Sherlock. It was indeed to be 12 minutes before Waterford registered their first score, a point from Aoife Fitzgerald to lift Waterford spirits. This encouraged a tentative Waterford attack and with points from Sheena Mc Guckian and Kelly Ann Hogan Waterford slowly edged their way back into the game and by half time there were only three between the teams with Monaghan leading on a score line of Monaghan 2-3 Waterford 0-6.

Early in the second half Monaghan got another goal courtesy of corner forward Gráinne Tibby but great credit is due to the Waterford girls who kept plugging away at what seemed to be a lost cause. The Waterford crowd erupted in the 23^rd minute when Aoife Brazil was on hand to finish a move to the net to narrow the gap to three points Monaghan 3-8 Waterford 1-11. In the remaining minutes of the game Waterford took over and a barrage of points, four in all pushed Waterford in front for the first time in the game in the 6^th minute of stoppage time. Waterford had to endure another 2 minutes of play in which Monaghan laid siege to the Waterford goal in an attempt to snatch an equaliser but the Waterford defence held firm and a historic victory was recorded with Waterford coming out on top by a solitary point on the final score Waterford 1-15 Monaghan 3-8.

This was a good solid result for a very determined Waterford team against top class Northern opposition. Waterford had to dig deep in both halves, in the first to get back into contention and in the second to eke out a fantastic victory. The Waterford back line after a nervous start got their act together with goalkeeper Rosie Landers and half backs Tao Behan and Mary Kate Curran really impressing. In midfield Kelly Ann Hogan and Keeley Corbett Barry took control and ensured that the forward line got a plentiful supply of possession to convert into the all important scores. Up front the forwards after coming to grips with the Monaghan style of defending got some very good scores. Aoife Brazil got the vital goal and Aoife and Annie Fitzgerald also made excellent contributions. In the corner Sarah Lacey chipped in with points at the vital time and Sheenagh McGuckian scored a great early point and really kept her composure when picking out Aoife Fitzgerald with a 40 yard pass to enable the Gaultier girl to get the winning score.

This was a great team performance and manager Johnny Troy was pleased with the overall result. He is well aware that there is room for major improvement in all sectors of the field as the team prepares for a battle-royale against Kildare who also had a late, late win over favourites for the competition Roscommon. Waterford and Kildare meet in the All Ireland final on Wednesday next 26^th July at a venue to be confirmed and all are hoping and confident that this wonderful group of players will bring the All Ireland title back to Waterford.

Under 16’s Lose Out To Strong Cork Outfit

Hard luck to our Under 16s who lost out to Cork on Sunday last on a 1-17 to 3-6 score line.  Waterford have won two games and lost one and will play their last game on the Sunday 30^th of July against Wexford. Waterford must win their last game to qualify for the All Ireland semi final.

Liberty Junior All Ireland Championship

Waterford 0-4  Offaly 4-20

Hard luck to our Junior team who were defeated by a very strong Offaly side. Waterford were down a number of players due to injury and illness.  Waterford will play their last game next Saturday 22th of July in Walsh Park at 2.30PM.  Please come out and support the girls.

Under 14 Mamie O Meara Tournament

Waterford hosted the Mamie O Meara tournament in Mount Sion GAA and WIT Sport Arena, Carrignore.  We had over ten counties attend the tournament.  Waterford entered two teams and both competed very well and reached the latter stages of the competition. Congratulations to Cork A team who won the A division, Kilkenny Bs who won the B division and to Cork Cs who won the C division. Waterford Camogie would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors of the Tournament Home Stead Senior Care.  We would also like to thank Chia Bia for their kind sponsorship.  Chia Bia are our official food sponsors and provided bars to every girl who competed in our competition.  Waterford Camogie would also like to thank Mount Sion GAA and WIT Carrignore for the use of their Fields and their Facitilites.

Upcoming Fixtures

Liberty All Ireland Junior Championship

Waterford vs Wicklow

Venue&Time:  Saturday 22th July,Walsh Park, 2.30PM

Under 12A County Final

Gailltir vs Portlaw

Venue&Time: Saturday 22th of July , Walsh Park 12.30PM

Best of Luck

Waterford Camogie would like to wish the Waterford Hurlers the best of luck in their upcoming quarter final in Cork on Sunday next.

Waterford Camogie Office

Waterford camogie Office is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm.  Our office is located in Dungarvan Nissan.  If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us you can do so by contacting Lynsey Tutty on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474.  You will also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Déise Girls Beat Tipperary In Championship Opener

After a thrilling encounter in the Ragg on Sunday, the Waterford U16 Camogie team eventually pulled away to secure a hard earned win.

In a game of varying fortunes, Waterford's calmness in delivering a consistent and direct game-plan throughout the hour saw them gain the spoils and provides a valuable two points in a very competitive group which also contains Clare, Cork and Wexford.

Tipperary started very strongly and within the first 8 minutes were 4 points to the good and would have been further ahead but for an outstanding save from Emma Norris. Waterford eventually got off the mark with an Aoife Fitzgerald goal in the 11th minute and were level at 1:02 to 0:05 by the 14th minute. 

From there to the interval, Waterford increased the intensity and the direct style of their play saw them to race to a 1:07 to 0:06 with the additional scores from Annie Fitzgerald (3 frees), Annie Fitzgerald and Clodagh Carroll.

The first 15 minutes of the second half were always going to be vital to the outcome and although it would have been expected that Tipperary would turn the screw, it was in fact Waterford who increased their lead through a goal from Annie Fitzgerald and two further points from frees by Aoife Fitzgerald. which appeared to put the game firmly in Waterford's hands.

Then Tipperary began a spirited fight back as they began to get a grip around the middle third and scored an unanswered 1: 04 through Rachel O'Dwyer (1:01), Emer McGrath (0:02 frees) and Clodagh McIntyre in a block busting 6 minute spell.

With 15 minutes to go Waterford were ahead by only two points (2:09 to 1:10) and were desperately fighting a rear-guard action. The Waterford management then made a key move replacing the recent returnee from injury Hannah Flynn, moving Keeley Corbett-Barry to Centre Back, Clodagh Carroll to Mid Field and introducing Niamh Crowley into the forwards. These moves steadied the team and they began to surge forward again scoring 3 points (Mary Kate Curran and Aoife Fitzgerald 2 frees) to gain some breathing space, 2:12 to 1:09.

For the final ten minutes, it was case of Waterford stoutly defending their goal and counter attacking a stretched Tipp defence as they committed numbers forward. Emma Norris made two outstanding saves and Izabella Markievitz also deflected  a goal-bound shot out for a 45" as the defence withstood all thrown at them, conceding only a further point. The forwards, revelling in the extra space and ball delivery, scored a further four points to secure the victory.

Standouts in an overall excellent Waterford team performance were Emma Norris, Emma Flynn (Team Captain), Leah Sheridan, Hannah Flynn, Keeley Corbett-Barry, Mary Kate Curran, Annie Fitzgerald, Aoife Fitzgerald and Sarah Lacey

Waterford Scorers: Aoife Fitzgerald (1:10, 0:10 frees), Annie Fitzgerald (1:02), Clodagh Carroll (0:01) and Mary Kate Curran (0:01)

Team: Emma Norris (Clonea), Izabella Markievitz (Lismore), Lucy Hogan (De La Salle), Emma Flynn (Gaultier), Leah Sheridan (Gaultier), Hannah Flynn (Gaultier), Róisín Dunphy (St Anne’s), Keeley Corbett-Barry (Clonea), Mary Kate Curran (Modeligo), Clodagh Carroll (Gaultier), Sarah Leacy (Dungarvan), Ciara O'Sullivan (Gaultier), Annie Quinn (Portlaw), Aoife Fitzgerald (Gaultier), Annie Fitzgerald (Gaultier). Subs: Briannagh NicCraith (An Rinn) for Annie Quinn (H-T) and Niamh Crowley (Butlerstown) for Hannah Flynn

BBQ In Lismore This Sunday

A date for the calendar!! Summer BBQ fundraiser Sunday 9th July in Roses West End Bar at 5.30pm  We hope to see young and old join us in the BQQ fun with free face painting for the kids and more fun and frolics on the evening!!!! and great BBQ food to enjoy

U16A Waterford Camogie

Well done to the Waterford u16 Camogie team who won their match on Sunday last at the Ragg Thurles Waterford 2-14 Tipperary 1-10 especially our own girls Kelly Ryan and Izabella Markiewich from all in Lismore Camogie club

Clothes Collection

Lismore Camogie Club are once again doing a clothes collection as one of their fundraisers. Clothes can be dropped or collected by contacting Mary Russell (086)3326128, Jojo Tobin (087)2063880 or Eilish McGlone (086)1223015

U16 County Championship 2017

The 2107 U16 B County Championship commenced on June 27th and our girls played last year’s U16B Champions Modeligo in Lismore, but unfortunately luck was not on the girl’s side and were beaten comprehensively.

They played Brickey Rangers yesterday Tuesday results not known at the time of going to press.