Celebrations for Waterford and Gailtir

Waterford Minor Camogie team win All Ireland

The team commenced the 2014 championship away on 16th March at Craobh Chiarain, Clonsaugh when they played and beat Dublin on a score of Dublin's 2-06 to Waterford's 2-11. Unfortunately, Westmeath were also in their group and had to withdraw from the competition which meant that Waterford's remaining group match was against Derry and was played on 22nd March at Dunganny where Derry were victorious by the smallest of margins (Derry's 3-07 to Waterford's 4-03).

Finishing runners up meant a trip to Naomh Peregrine last Saturday (19th April) to play the All Ireland semi-final against Down where our team was again victorious to progress into the All Ireland final. The match finished up Waterford 2-12 to Down's 2-05.

The other semi-final saw Derry play Kildare who were easy winners on a score of 6-06 to Kildare's 1-06.

In the final Waterford team won the match on a score of 4-06 to 0-02 which was not expected particularly as the previous encounter between the two teams had been so close with Derry winning.

Waterford elected to play against the wind in the first half and started strongly with Lorraine Bray opening the scoring before player of the match Beth Carton got her first score when she struck into the net. Derry responded with a point but then Waterford's Caoimhe McGrath scored a point and Beth Carton scored a point from a free and then followed up with another goal to ensure that Waterford were in control of the game.

As halftime approached Waterford scored a further 1-01 for no reply. First up was a point by Caoimhe McGrath followed by a Jessica Glavin goal. Waterford headed in at the halftime break 3-04 to 0-01. 

The start of the second half saw Waterford take up where they had left off when Lorraine Bray scored her second point and then Beth Carton scored her third goal to extend the distance between the two teams.Lorraine Bray then scored her third point from a free to complete Waterford's scoring. Derry did score a consolation point but this Waterford team excelled on the day and were ably prepared by team management of Shane Ahearne, Dan Geoghegan and Maurice Cahillane.

Gailtir Retain Feile Crown

The 2014 camogie Feile was played on Monday 20th April at the Ballygunner GAA grounds in Waterfod City and the 2013 champions retained their title to once again represent Waterford in June. This Galltir team is well balanced and they won most of their games easily during the competition. Gailtir beat Dungarvan in the semi-final who then went onto win the Shield against Portlaw.

Waterford U14s

The Waterford U14 panel played a challenge match against Kilkenny U14s last Sunday morning in Windgap and were victorious on a score of 7-08 to 5-08. Well done to all concerned.

Waterford Camogie Academy

The 2014 academy coaching commenced during the school Easter holidays and there is no doubt that the players are benefitting from the excellent coaching facilities at WIT Carriganore as can be seen from the recent county team underage results. Well done to all involved.

Upcoming Fixtures

Munster Minor Shield Final versus Clare which is on Sat 3rd May at 3pm in Kilbehenny.
The Adult county team play Tipperary in the Munster Senior Champ on Mon May 5th at 6.30pm in the Ragg County Tipperary

County Camogie Leagues

St Anne’s  have reached the league semi-final and will face Butlerstown. Lismore have reached the other semi-final but Brickey Rangers, An Rinn and Gaultir are all still in with a chance to secure the last remaining space.
The final will go ahead on Sat 10th May along with the Junior final of Ferrybank v Roanmore.

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