Annual fun walk in memory of a Touraneena character this Friday.

This Friday evening, one of Touraneena’s favourite characters will be remembered.

Ann Power was born in Waterford City and after marrying her husband Tony, work took them to Touraneena.

For many years Ann did not have the best of health, but unless her, you did not know it as she always kept the bright side out. She was had great time for everyone even when she was feeling very sick. Ann knew everyone and everyone knew Ann.

Anytime an event was held in the Parish, she would be one of the first to volunteer to help. On the day or night an event would be held, Ann would be one of the first to show up and one of the last to leave.

In the 1996 when the West Waterford Athletic Club began to hold one of their Summer Road Race series of runs in the village, Ann was only too willing a volunteer to help out each year with its organising.

After she died some years back, the local Racquetball Club who were organising the race locally for a number of years at the time, decided to honour Ann by organising a walk before the run later in the evening.

A shield in honour of Ann was put up, and it was decided that it would be presented each year to the person who could predict the time it would take them to walk the course, without going faster than the time you predict. The Person who predicts the exact time it takes them to walk the course or go closest to it is deemed the winner.

The Walk is now in its ninth year and has grown year on year. In recent years in the region of 100 people have set off on the short walk each year.

The walk covers a distance under 5k (about 3 miles) and is usually takes between 25 and 40 minutes for most to complete, but of course there are some that do it much quicker, (mostly younger people) who have a tendency to shall we saw walk very fast when they think they are not watched, but they often end up disqualified for their troubles for finishing the course in a faster time than they predicted.

This year’s walk is set to take place this Friday evening in Touraneena village at 7-30pm with registration taking place from about an hour before hand outside the local Sliabh gCua Community Centre.

While the walk is important to many, for most it is the run on the same evening that really matters.

The race has an 8pm start with registration taking place inside the local community centre before hand. For those taking part (male and female) changing and showering facilities are available in the Sliabh gCua Community Centre.

The race is race number 5 of the Summer Series and is open to all who are over the age of sixteen and starts at the car park at the back of the Church in the village.

The course takes its usual course, heading to the village from the off, taking a sharp right hand turn at Dunford’s Bar before going through the village.

Having gone through the village the race turns right in the direction of Kirwan Park the local G.A.A. Field. On reaching the main Dungarvan to Clonmel road, the race turns right again in the direction of Dungarvan and goes through the next cross roads and turning right at the second cross roads after coming onto the Dungarvan/Clonmel road.

The race again turns right at the end of that road and runners begin to run down hill for a short while and after crossing over O’Keeffe’s Bridge, those taking part are set for a short steep climb back into the village which can prove to be the winning of the race before finishing outside Dunne’s Bar.

On the night, there are the usual seniors and masters prizes for both women and men. The first three senior ladies and men will receive a cash prize. There is prizes also on offer to the first male Junior, Under 40, under 45, under 50 and under 60 as well as the first junior lady, under 34, under 40, under 45 and under 50 to finish.

The entry fee for the run is also five euro. Prizes will be presented in the community centre after the race.

The course record was set by local man David McCarthy back in 2008 when he finished in a time of fourteen minutes and twenty six seconds. The fastest time that a lady has completed the course in was back in the second year of the race when Vanessa Molloy finished in a time of seventeen minutes and forty-one seconds.

Is there anyone out there that thinks they can beat the record? Why not show up in Touraneena this Friday evening if you think you can. Or maybe you can do the walk in an exact time predicted. Many have completed the Ann Power Memorial Walk in a quicker time but have been disqualified for doing so. Many have gone just over the time they predicted, but so far nobody has matched the time guessed. Maybe 2014 will be the year.

Waterford Camogie Notes - May 25 2014.

U14 Championships

This past week has seen the final rounds of the U14 championships and we now have the semi-final fixtures.

Section A

Gaultier top the table with maximum points with five wins from five matches. Dungarvan's win against Clonea/St. Molleran's means that they finish second. The final two positions for the semi-final were dependent on how other results went and the three teams in contention were St. Anne's, Brickey Rangers and De La Salle. The week started brightly for St. Anne's when them beat De La Salle which moved them into a semi-final spot. Unfortunately Brickey Rangers had to give a walkover to De la Salle which meant that they completed the semi-final places.

The semi-finals see Gaultier play St. Anne's and Dungarvan play De La Salle (first named team has home advantage) with the matches being played on Tuesday 27th May. The Dungarvan v De La Salle match is likely to be a close match as both teams drew during their previous encounter played at Gracedieu.

Section B

Lismore topped the B section, also having won all their matches. This section saw three teams finish on the same points, they were Modeligo, Portlaw and Tramore. A draw was made to see which teams would progress to the semi-final with the other two teams playing each other in a play-off. The play-off match sees Modeligo play Portlaw on Tuesday 27th May and the winner of this match will face Tramore in the semi-final on Tuesday 3rd June 

Section C

Section C sees a straight final with the top two teams facing each other. These teams are An Rinn and Butlerstown and will be played on Tuesday 3rd June.

Best of luck to all players involved.

Upcoming ​Fixtures

The Fixtures committee are in the process of preparing the fixtures for Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Non County Player League, Minor, U16 and U12 championships and should be available over the next few weeks. 

Championship Sponsorship

The Waterford County Camogie Board are looking for potential sponsors of these championships. Do you know a company/business that would be interested in partnering with us?

Camogie in Waterford is a growing sport and we have 20 clubs spread through-out the county with in excess of 1200 registered players that could be used to promote a local business. If interested in such a proposal then please contact pro.waterford.camogie@gaa.ie for further details.

EDIT (Not included in notes sent to the local papers). If there is any business willing to help the Waterford County Camogie Board with Sponsorship, if a business card is forwarded to me, I will add the details on the card free of charge on all articles I will do up on camogie on my blog for the rest of the year.  (keanethomas@eircom.net).

Also, if any club that covers women’s sport (it does not matter what sport) that want to get extra publicity, email me your notes and I will upload them on here for you. If it gets extra people interested in women’s sports, it might be worth it.

 

Thomas

All-Ireland Champions meet Waterford Cities Last Mayor as we know it.

Mayoral Reception for Waterford Minor Team

Congratulations to the Waterford Minor team that recently won their All Ireland title and last Wednesday were requested to attend at a Mayoral reception in Waterford City. Well done to all players and their mentors and it's only fitting that the effort and commitment that you have shown not only this year but through-out all your years playing is recognised.

 

U14 Championship Section 'A'

After the penultimate round of the U14 championship in section 'A', it is still no surprise that Waterford's Feile representatives Gaultier top the table with four wins from four after repeating their Feile final win over De la Salle this past week. Dungarvan have now moved into second place after a win against St. Anne's and face a home fixture against Clonea/St. Mollerans in the final fixture that could cement the runners-up spot.

Brickey Rangers win against Clonea/St. Molleran's moves them up to third spot but they have two tricky fixtures remaining against De la Salle and Gaultier but should at least make the semi-finals.

St. Anne's must win their final match against De la Salle to be in with any hope of making the semi-finals but will rely on other results going their way also.

The semi-finals are scheduled for Tuesday 27^th May with Top team facing team that finishes fourth while Runners up will face the third placed team and with the exception of Gaultier the second to fourth places are all to play for. between Dungarvan, De la Salle, Brickey Rangers and St. Anne's.

U14 Championship Section 'B'

In the 'B' section teams of Lismore, Modeligo, Tramore, Portlaw and Roanmore/Ferrybank. As it is shaping up, it looks like Lismore are the strongest as they top the table with six points with three wins from three, against Portlaw, Roanmore/Ferrybank and Tramore last week. Tramore lie in second spot at the moment after wins against Portlaw and Ferrybank/Roanmore and gave a good account of themselves against the strong Lismore team last week.

With only one round of fixtures remaining in this section Lismore will finish top and will be straight into the final. Tramore are in second spot with four points and will definitely make the semi-final and it looks like their opponents will either be Modeligo or Portlaw. Modeligo must travel to Lismore this week while Portlaw face a trip to play Ferrybank/Roanmore. Results from both of these matches will decide the remaining semi-final spot.

U14 Championship Section 'C'

We have four teams in the 'C' section which are An Rinn, Butlerstown, Cappoquin and Abbeyside. After four rounds completed An Rinn are clear leaders having beaten the second place team Butlerstown last week.

This section will have a straight final between the top two teams An Rinn will surely top the table while at present Butlerstown occupy the other spot but they must be wary of Abbeyside who are still in with a chance to make the final or force a play-off for the second place position.

Best Wishes and Congratulations

Best wishes and congratulations to all the camogie players that have recently made their communions and confirmations. We hope that you enjoy the day.

Also. best wishes to all the players that are preparing for their Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations that start in a few weeks.

 

Defeat for Waterford in Munster Final

Minor Girls lose out to Tipp in Munster final

Waterford Minor Ladies football team came up short in their quest to become the Munster minor B champions in an entertaining game with red hot favourites Tipperary in Fraher Field on Sunday last. Tipperary by virtue of their display in the Munster A final against Cork were the warmest of favourites and set about their task in determined fashion, having a goal and three points on the board after just 9 minutes. In fact it took Waterford all of 16 minutes to register their first score with a well taken point by midfielder and captain Mairéad Power. Aisling Mc Carthy replied for Tipperary with a point of her own one minute later before Shauna Dunphy in the 20^th minute and Lauren Mc Gregor in the 23^rd minute scored Waterford’s next two points to narrow the gap to four. In the 25^th minute Waterford had a wonderful chance when Jessica Glavin got on the end of a sweeping movement and her pile driver of a shot was expertly saved by the Tipperary goalkeeper Lauren Fitzpatrick. Two mistakes in the Waterford defence led to possession being turned over and these mistakes were well punished by Aisling Moloney and Aisling Mc Carthy with a couple of points just before half time. The last attack in the first half resulted in a free for Waterford which Lauren Mc Gregor duly dispatched over the crossbar to leave the score at half time Tipperary 1-8 Waterford 0-4

 Waterford were quickly out of the blocks with a point from Shauna Dunphy in the 3^rd minute but this was quickly replied to by a pointed free from Aisling Mc Carthy and another great point from Tipperary corner forward Sara Everard in the 4^th minute to leave six points between the teams. Waterford were playing good possession football at this stage but were just finding it hard to get the final pass away when in scoring positions. A good movement started in the back line by Megan Dunford led to substitute Lauren Guiry putting over a good point in the 5^th minute and one minute later Lauren Mc Gregor landed a point from a free. By now Lauren Guiry was causing major problems for the Tipperary defence and the Ballymac girl scored another wonderful point in the 7^th minute and in the 15^th minute captain Mairead Power scored her second point of the match to leave only twp points between the teams with the momentum totally with Waterford. In the 49^th minute disaster struck for the Deise girls when a ball from a 45 was misjudged by the Waterford defence and goalie and went all of the way to the net to stretch Tipperary’s advantage to five points. Tipperary pressed on and three late points from Aisling Moloney, Caoimhe Condon and Aisling Mc Carthy put a flattering look on the score board for the Premier Ladies. Despite being eight points behind Waterford pressed on to the very end but their only reward was a late point from Aoife Murray.

The Waterford girls will feel very disappointed with this loss, but can draw comfort from the fact that they pushed Tipperary hard for the most of the match. This is a young Waterford team with many of the girls being under age again next year. There are many positives to be gained from the game, the two Powers Geraldine and Mairead played very well at mid field. In the defence Megan O Connor, Megan Dunford and Emma Murray stood out. Up front Lauren Guiry and Aoife Murray did very well against a resolute defence. Team management Crohan Mc Gregor, Joe Murray, Sean Curry, and Trish Ferncombe should be well proud of their charges and the effort and commitment that they put in and no doubt many of these girls will make the step up to the next level of football in the not too distant future.

Al Eile Fundraising Day and Night

Waterford Ladies Football as part of their fund raising drive are delighted to announce a big family day and night in Al Eile stud farm Kilgobnet (the home of our main sponsor). This will take place on the 7^th June and will consist of two parts. During the day there will be a fun afternoon for families. The Mad Hatter will put on an afternoon show in his own inimitable way, Maurice Butler’s Ice Cream Parlour will be on site also and there will be novelty games, bouncy castles, face painting and fun and games for children of all ages.

On the same night from 8 pm onwards there will be a barn dance /hooley featuring two of Waterford’s top bands – Beachcombers and Fuse with a BBQ and full bar facilities. A great night’s entertainment is promised. Watch this space for more details.

Heartbreak for Waterford at The Ragg.

Munster Senior Championship

After winning the 2013 Intermediate Championship the Waterford Adult team decided to enter the Munster Senior Championship in 2014.

The team travelled to ‘The Ragg’ grounds outside Thurles on May Bank Holiday Monday 5^th May for a 6:30 throw-in to face Tipperary.

Heavy showers before throw-in meant that conditions were slippy underfoot and Tipperary started brightly to get their first point in the first couple of minutes.

The Waterford team responded with a point form Shona Curran to equalise followed with a Lorraine Bray goal following a goalmouth scramble.

Waterford extended the lead further when Nicola Morrissey slotted over from play after good work by Shona Curran. Unfortunately this completed our scoring in the first half while Tipperary upped their work rate and went on a scoring spree to score six unanswered points leading 0-07 to 1-02 at halftime.

The beginning of the second half saw Tipperary score a further 1-03 before the Waterford team responded and scored two Karen Kelly points and a point from a Trish Jackman free. With about eight minutes to play Trish Jackman stood up to take a free from the 20 metre line and her powerful shot flew into the net through the line of Tipperary defenders to leave two points between the teams in the closing states. Unfortunately, the gap could not be narrowed as Tipperary scored two further points and Waterford responded with points from a Trish Jackman free and a Karen Kelly score from play. The final score of the match was Tipperary 1-12 to Waterford’s 2-07 ending our participation in the Munster Championship but the players were not fazed by the step up to Senior grade.

 

Junior League Final

The Junior league final was played last Saturday evening in Walsh park between Ferrybank and Roanmore. In a match that was significantly influenced by the strong winds the Ferrybank team were victorious on a score of 3-07 to 2-08 but did not score their winning points until into injury time. These two clubs have just commenced participating at junior level and the standard of camogie played was extremely high and both clubs are to be commended.

 

U14 Development Squad

The U14 development squad (see photo) travelled to Ennis on Bank holiday Monday last to participate in their first inter-county blitz of 2014. The team had been preparing with some challenge matches up to this point there is no real substitute for competition. It was a very early start for our players with the bus departing Waterford City at 7am and picking up players are pre-arranged pick-up points.

 The first match of the blitz was against Limerick at a 10am throw-in. Our players showed no ill effect from the early start and won the match by 1-02 to Limerick's 1-01.

The next match was against Clare A and we lost the match by the slimmest margin of Waterford 1-01 to Clare A's 1-02. At this stage, Waterford competed in the Plate semi-final against Tipperary B and were successful in reaching the final by beating them 3-03 to 1-01.

In the Plate final we once again faced Limerick A but could not overcome them this time losing out 0-04 to 0-02. ​

 

League final defeat for Waterford Ladies.

League final defeat for the Ladies.

Waterford Intermediate ladies efforts in winning the Tesco Homegrown Division 3 ladies football league final in Parnell Park, on Saturday last came up short and were eventually beaten by the favourites Armagh on the score line 1-14 to 1-5. The score line flatters Armagh and does not do justice to the efforts of the Waterford girls.

After a tentative opening ten minutes in which Waterford kicked three score able efforts wide, Michelle Ryan landed the opening score in the tenth minute. Armagh quickly responded and had three quick-fire points in a four minute spell through Lauren McConville, Mags McAlinden and Fionnuala Mc Kenna. In the 17^th minute Liz Devine got Waterford’s only point from play following a great pass from Aileen Wall to leave the minimum between the teams.

For the next five minutes it was all Waterford with wave after wave of attacks being led from the back line by Grainne Kenneally but the Deise girls spurned these chances which were to prove vital. Hannah Landers had a chance expertly blocked and the in rushing Shona Curran failed to put the ball in the net from the rebound. This was a major let off for Armagh and they made Waterford pay. A mistake in the Waterford defence led to a turn over, Lauren McConville played a one two with Mags McAlinden before blasting the ball high into net giving Waterford goalie Aimee Jordan no chance. This deflated the Waterford girls somewhat and Siobhan Mackle tagged on another point for Armagh to leave the Orchard County ahead at half time 1-6 to 0-2.

Michelle Ryan opened the scoring in the second half with a great free but Armagh hit back with four points to leave the gap ten points.  Instead of giving up the Waterford girls grabbed the initiative and attacked relentlessly. Shauna Dunphy had a goal bound effort blocked in the 10^th minute and two minutes later she redeemed herself with a well taken goal after Shona Curran’s rocket came back of the post. Shona Curran added a point of her own in the 13^th minute to narrow the gap to six points. Two minutes later Waterford were awarded a penalty but Michelle Ryan’s effort just went the wrong side of the post to Armagh’s relief. Hannah Landers cut the gap to five points but Armagh steadied the ship and added two points. In the last ten minutes the gap became very scrappy and four cards were flashed by the referee two yellows to Waterford players and a yellow and a straight red to Armagh players and indeed two other Armagh players were lucky not to have seen cards in the last few minutes as Waterford pressed forward for scores that would narrow the gap. Armagh closed out the game with two points to leave the final score Armagh 1-14 Waterford 1-5

This was a heart break result for the Deise girls who lacked nothing in effort and commitment on the day, a few breaks that went the Armagh way could just have easily happened for Waterford. The Waterford backs played well as a unit with Mary Foley, Grainne Kenneally and Karen McGrath prominent.  Midfielders Elaine Power and Michelle McGrath put in a great performance on the day totally eclipsing a much vaunted Armagh pairing. Our forwards had a tough day as the windy conditions led to some wayward shooting but Shona Curran, Hannah Landers and Shauna Dunphy caused major panic in the second half any time they got on the ball. This was a set back no doubt but many positives can be gleaned from the experience. Waterford now move on to the first round of the Munster championship against Limerick in June.

WATERFORD: A Jordan; N Dunphy, G Enright, M Foley; S Curran(0-1), K McGrath, G Kenneally; M McGrath (capt), E Power; L Wall, M Ryan(0-2) M Wall; A Wall, M Revins, L Devine(0-1)

Subs: H Landers(0-1) for Revins, S Dunphy(1-0) for Devine

Minors tackle Tipperary in Munster final

The inter county scene  now turns to our minors as they are preparing for a Munster final date against Tipperary in Fraher Field on Sunday next at 3:00. Based on recent results Tipperary will go into this game as the warmest of favourites as they ran Cork very close in the Munster A final. Waterford suffered a heavy defeat to the Rebel girls recently but the management and players both know that they have the ability to pull off a result on Sunday. Backed by members of the senior panel, Shauna Dunphy, Liz Devine, Lauren Mc Gregor, and Megan O Connor the team has trained well in recent weeks and will not be found lacking in effort. Captained by Comeragh Rangers Mairead Power, who will probably be partnered at mid field by her club mate Geraldine Power will have a very good duel with Tipp midfielders Aoife Corcoran and Maria Kissane.

Our defence will have to be at its best but with the likes of Katie Hayes, Clodagh Keane, Kate Hahessy, Emma Murray, Caitriona O Brien Caoimhe Mc Grath Aine Power and Megan O Connor we have players who will stand up to the task.

Up front Waterford have proven scorers in Jessica Glavin, Liz Devine, Shauna Dunphy, Lauren Guiry, Lauren Mc Gregor, and Aoife Dunne who can present problems. Tipp will go in as hot favourites but if the girls play the kind of football we know they can the Deise can come out on top.

 

 

Three in a row of Munster's for Waterford's Under 14's.

Under 14 record a Munster 3 in a row

Waterford Ladies under 14 team recorded a historic three in a row when they overcame a gallant Clare team that fought all the way to the end in Cappamore on Saturday last. Going in as favourites to the match, by virtue of defeating the Banner girls in the round-robin section of the competition, Waterford set about their task with an opening goal in the 2^nd minute by Abi Dunphy to give Waterford the dream start. Kaiesha Tobin and Abi were to share the next three scores two points from Kaiesha and a point from Abi to leave Waterford ahead after 13 minutes by six points while Clare had still to register a score. Clare then responded with two quick points before a long ball from centre back Katie Duggan Sullivan found Abi Dunphy who was fouled in the square and sharp shooter Kaiesha Tobin dispatched the penalty to the net to stretch the Waterford lead. Sarah Lacey pointed in the 25^th minute before Kaiesha added another goal and a point before half time to leave the score Waterford 3-5 Clare 0-3

Muireann Boyce opened the scoring for Waterford in the second half to stretch the lead to 12 points. Clare narrowed the gap with two quick points before Kaiesha Tobin steadied the ship with a pointed free to leave the score Waterford 3-7 Clare 0-5.Clare hit a purple patch and in a three minute spell had rattled the Waterford net three times to put a very different complexion on the game, indeed it could have been much worse for the Deise girls had it not been for the excellence of goal keeper Rosie Landers who made an number of wonderful saves . From there to the end of the game it was nip and tuck all the way with both defences on top as the play ebbed back and forth. Clare got two points in the final seven minutes to level the game and as the clock ticked down towards full time, Waterford substitute Áine Flynn broke Banner hearts with a well taken point to give the Deise a narrow one point victory on the score line Waterford 3-8 Clare 3-7

Waterford now move on to an All Ireland semi final appearance against either Monaghan or Antrim on June 14^th .Team management were well pleased with the result and the way the players responded and dug deep when they were rocked back by the three Clare goals, but are under no illusions about the amount of work and effort needed to reach a third all Ireland final in three years.

 Minors defeat Clare in Munster semi final

Waterford minors overcame a stiff challenge in the Munster semi final to set up a final date with Tipperary. In an unusual type of first half Waterford raced into an early lead had had Clare rocked with four early goals from Lauren Mc Gregor, Aoife Dunne, Jessica Glavin and Shauna Dunphy. However for the next twenty minutes the team fell asleep and allowed Clare to get the upper hand and score a goal and eight unanswered points to leave the bare minimum between the teams at half time Waterford 4-0 Clare 1-8. In the second half Waterford opened brightly with two points before Clare breeched the Waterford defence for two goals to leave the Banner team three points in front. The Waterford girls steadied themselves with a barrage of points from Lauren Mc Gregor, Aoife Dunne Jessica Glavin Mairead and Geraldine Power and Kate Hahessy along with a goal from Liz Devine to ensure that the Deise ran out winners by five points on a final score line of Waterford 5-10 Clare 4-8.

This was a good win for the Deise girls who now face Tipperary in the Munster final. Team management were pleased with the result but not with the way the team allowed Clare back into the match after such a blistering start. In defence Caitriona O Brien who replaced the injured Megan O Connor and Katie Hayes were outstanding. Mairead Power led like a captain from mid field and in the forward line Lauren Mc Gregor, Jessica Glavin, Aoife Dunne and substitute Aoife Murray were prominent.

Intermediate team face Armagh in League final

Waterford ladies face a trek to Parnell Park on Saturday next when they meet Armagh in the Tesco Home Grown Division 3 league decider with the throw in scheduled for 12:15. This game will present a tough task for the ladies as they were well beaten by a rampant Armagh team when the teams last met in Ardmore in early April. On that day Waterford got off to a dream start with a goal in the first minute by Linda Wall but that was as good as it got. Waterford went in at half time five points down but in the second half Armagh gave an exhibition of football and ran out easy winners in the end.

In the League semi finals Waterford had to work hard to overcome a determined Leitrim team in Birr while Armagh made light work of Tipperary in the other semi final. The Waterford team should be on expected lines Grainne Kenneally and Shona Curran have made welcome returns after their Camogie exploits and Grainne Enright is also back in the reckoning for a starting place.

Much will depend on how Waterford get on at mid field Michelle McGrath and Elaine Power are playing well there at the moment and they will need to be at their best to hold Sinead Mc Cleary and Caroline O Hanlon. The forwards racked up a good score against Leitrim scoring 3-7 in the second half alone. The Wall sisters Linda, Mairéad and Aileen along with Michelle Ryan, Margaret Revins, Liz Devine and Hannah Landers will be a handful for the Armagh defence. The Waterford backs will need to be vigilant as the Armagh forwards are well capable of cutting any defence open with their style of putting quick ball into the open spaces for the inside forwards to run on to and exploit. It will be a tough game for Waterford as Armagh were favourites to win the division and gain promotion from the outset but if Waterford play with the same determination that they produced in the semi final it will be a close encounter and Waterford could end up as league champions.

 

Kaesiha is County Skills Champion.

Feile Skills champion

This year's Feile Skills competition occurred on Sunday 27th April at Dungarvan GAA grounds. The overall winner was Kaesiha Tobin who plays for Dungarvan and is also a member of Waterford's U14 All Ireland blitz winning team of 2013 and a current member of the 2014 team. Kaeisha will now go forward as Waterford's Feile skills representative at the All Ireland finals in June.

 

Munster Minor 'A' Shield Final

Last week saw the Waterford Minors win the All Ireland B title but they did not have too much time to celebrate as they were back in action on Saturday 3rd May at The Ragg in Tipperary against Clare in the Munster Shield final. The team were well in the match and were only trailing by one point at the halfway mark (1-05 to 0-07). Early goals in the second half saw Clare extend their lead and were eventual winners by 4-12 to 0-07

U14 Championship

As the second round of the Under 14 championship was completed last week, we now have a chance to see which teams are performing and possible permutations of results yet to come.

Section A, teams of Gaultier, St. Anne’s Dungarvan, De la Salle, Brickey Ranger’s and Clonea/St. Molleran’s compete. After the first two rounds, the teams that have complete both rounds are at the top of the table and it is probably no surprise that Waterford’s Feile representatives (Gaultier) top the table with two wins from two but Dungarvan and St. Anne’s are right behind them with one win apiece. Both Dungarvan and St. Anne’s have faced the strong Gaultier team and is a difficult obstacle for the remaining clubs to overcome.

It is difficult to assess how much De la Salle will influence the final standing as the beaten Feile finalists have yet to play any matches and are scheduled to face Dungarvan next week while Clonea/St. Mollerans face Gaultier and Brickey Rangers face St. Anne’s.

In the ‘B’ section teams of Lismore, Modeligo, Tramore, Portlaw and Roanmore/Ferrybank. As it is shaping up, it looks like Lismore are the strongest as they top the table with four points with two wins from two, against Portlaw and Roanmore/Ferrybank. Modeligo and Tramore have one win apiece and lie on 2 points each. Lismore have a bye next week while Roanmore/Ferrybank play Tramore and Portlaw face Modeligo which should give us a clearer picture of likely finishing places once played.

We have four teams in the ‘C’ section which are An Rinn, Butlerstown, Cappoquin and Abbeyside. After two rounds completed both An Rinn and Butlerstown share top spot with four points each.   Next weeks promises to be crucial for this section when An Rinn and Butlerstown are scheduled to meet at Butlerstown’s pitch. 

U12 Blitzes

A big thank you to all the clubs that have hosted blitzes to date and the next series are due on Saturday 10th May. Will all club scheduled to host these blitzes ensure that they contact clubs with starting times.

U8 and U10 Blitzes

The first series of these blitzes are scheduled to take place on Saturday 17th May and we are sure that these players are eager to play against other clubs in the county.

Upcoming Adult Fixtures

The adult leagues have now reached important stages with some results over the coming week determining semi-finalists. The following matches are fixed for this week:

St Anne's v Butlerstown

Lismore v An Rinn

Gaultir v Cappoquin

Portlaw v Brickeys..

The following fixtures will be set over the coming weeks and the County Board urge all clubs to submit their teams by Friday 16th May to ensure that your club will be playing in them, they are, - Non County Player league, Under 16 Championship, Under 18 Championship, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Championships.