Waterford Under 16's Claim All-Ireland Glory

Waterford U16s power to All-Ireland win

The Waterford U16B annexed the All-Ireland last Sunday in Leixlip with a barn-storming second half display against Derry. Tied at high-time, after playing against the strong wind, Waterford took total control in the second-half to run out convincing winners on the score-line of 06:17 to 03:05.

Waterford started slowly and after 5 minutes found themselves 1:01 to 0:00 and looked to be in trouble with numerous deliveries being launched on top of an overworked Full-Back line. However progressively Waterford's Half Back Line and Midfield began to achieve control and the supply into the Forward line started to yield scores. By the twentieth minute, the score stood at 0:05 to 1:01 in favour of Waterford, with Beth Carton scoring 3 points and two from Ashling Power, capitalising on the increased ball supply into the forward line. However on the 22nd minute a goal by Derry's Jackie Donnelly could have rocked Waterford but an almost immediate like score by Beth Carton restored Waterford's slight lead and two further points by Derry, with a single point response from Beth Carton saw the sides leave the field at half-time level at 1:05 (W) to 2:02 (D).

Whatever Waterford Manager Declan Drohan & his management team said to their charges at Half-time, worked the oracle and they stormed into the game for the first 10 minutes of the second half, scoring an unanswered 1:05 to put themselves into a commanding lead. Derry fought back with 2 points but this only spurred Waterford into another scoring spree from there to the finish, including a further two goals from Niamh Murphy and one each from Kate McMahon and Roisin Uniacke. In between Waterford's point taking was a joy to watch.

Beth Carton was named Player Of The Game, a due recognition for her scoring prowess in this game (2:11) and throughout the championship. However in truth every girl was a star today.

This was a just reward for a team where the majority of the Panel and Management Team have been together since U14 and have steadily progressed over the last three years through commitment and dedication to the game.

A special mention should also be made of Conor Phelan and the GAA club / Staff at WIT for their support of game through the establishment of the Camogie Academy each Summer over the last three years through which the Waterford U14, U15 & U16 Development Squads have benefitted greatly.

Team; 1) Brianna O'Regan (De La Salle), 2) Sinead Cunningham (Gailltir), 3) Sinead O'Brien (Cappoquin), 4) Aoife Shanahan (Butlerstown), 5) Laura Murray (Cappoquin), 6) Megan Dunford (Brickey Rangers), 7) Saoirse Bonner (St Anne's), 8) Courtney Healy (De La Salle), 9) Sibeal Harney (St Anne's), 10) Kate McGrath (Brickey Rangers), 11) Beth Carton (De La Salle), 12) Ashling Power (Cappoquin), 13) Niamh Murphy (De La Salle), 14) Kate McMahon (Butlerstown), 15) Anne Corcoran (Gailltir).

Subs 16) Clodagh Glavin (Cappoquin), 17) Roisin Uniacke, 18) Collette Hogan, 19) Taylor Healy (De La Salle), 20) Ellen Curran (Lismore), 21) Sharon Williams (Lismore), 22) Chloe Dempsey (De La Salle), 23) Roisin Oates (Ferrybank), 24) Sally Brown (Butlerstown), 25) Rachel McDonald (St Anne's), 26) Caoimhe Drohan (De La Salle), 27) Saoirse English (Tramore).

Mentor Team Declan Drohan (Manager), Joe Carton Don McMahon & Derek Healy

 

Sixth All Ireland Poc Fada Title for Trish Jackman

Congratulations to Gailltir player Trish Jackman on winning her sixth All Ireland Poc Fada competition in the Cooley mountains over the weekend. Trish is a member of the Waterford Intermediate team and this is a competition that she excels at.