Brave Waterford loose out to Kilkenny in first league game of 2016

Waterford played their first ever camogie match at Senior level against Kilkenny.  They came up against a well organised Kilkenny team that controlled large portions of the match to win comfortably by nine points on a score of 3-16 to 3-07 when the match was played at Piltown GAA grounds last Sunday.

Waterford must be congratulated for their perseverance during the match having been behind by seventeen points at one point and converted 2-03 in the final 10 minutes to close the gap.

Waterford were somewhat unlucky to be goal down inside the first minute when Kilkenny's Ann Dalton sent in a high ball and Tracey Kiely misjudged the flight of the ball which ended up in the back of the net. The deficit was reduced two minutes later when Waterford's  Zoe O'Donoghue evaded her marker out on the wing to fire over. The next passage of play saw Kilkenny awarded a penalty which Tracey Kiely in the Waterford goal done very well to save. A Kilkenny point was answered by a Beth Carton free before Kilkenny started to dominate possession and always had runners attacking the Waterford defence at pace. Kilkenny converted a further eight points (3fs) while Waterford converted a Patricia Jackman free from distance and the opening Waterford goal was scored by Beth Carton when Catriona McGlone made a powerful run from the middle of the pitch. At halftime the score stood at 1-09 to 1-03 in Kilkenny's favour.  At half time we lost Trish Jackman as Trish had to depart to catch her flight back to the UK.  Despite efforts to try and put the game back an hour the camogie association declined our request and in the second half we had to do without the services of Trish Jackman. 

The start of the second half saw two converted frees from Kilkenny's Sarah Ann Quinlan's before Aine Gannon scored Kilkenny's second goal. The Waterford defence was under continually attack and it was wasn't long before Kilkenny's third goal was scored by Kate McDonald. Waterford's response was deflected point over the Kilkenny bar from a 20 meter free. As the final ten minutes started, Waterford were awarded a free on the Kilkenny 65 and Jennie Simpson delivered a high ball that ended in net for Waterford's second goal. From that point on Waterford were confident and shortly after  Fiona Morrissey  fired in a good ball that Niamh Ahearne was alert to and fired into the net.

Two Beth Carton points (1f) was finished off by a well taken Fiona Morrissey point while Kilkenny could only answer a solitary point.  When the final whistle was blown the team had lost their first ever Senior match but many positives can be taken from the occasion and can look forward to their next match which is a home game against Limerick on 13th March. 

Team:  1. Tracey Kiely, 2. Mairead Power 3. Fiona Morrissey 4. Claire Whyte 5.Charlotte Raher 6.Trish Jackman 7. Claire Murphy 8. Lorraine Bray 9. Iona Heffernan 10. Kate McMahon 11. Niamh Rockett 12. Beth Carton 13. Zoe O’Donoghue 14.Jennie Simpson, 15. Caitriona McGlone, 16.Brianna O’Regan 17. Becky Kavanagh 18. Saoirse Bonnar 19.Aisling Power 20.Sibeal Harney 21.Caoimhne Drohan 22.Sinead Cunningham 23.Ciara Jackman 24.Aoife Shanahan 25. Niamh Murphy 26.Deirdre Brennan 27. Niamh Ahearne.

Subs: Sibeal Harney and Aisling Power half time in place of Trish Jackman and Claire Murphy.  Becky  Kavanagh in place of Mairead Power 55mins, Niamh Ahearne in place of Zoe O’Donoghue.

Scorers:  Beth Carton 1-04 (3 frees) 1-01 Zoe O’Donoghue 1-00 Niamh Ahearne 0-01 Fiona Morrissey.

 

Waterford Under 16s narrowly lose out to Cork

Waterford took on Cork in the Munster semi final in the Cloughduv GAA grounds on Sunday last. This was a  fantastic performance by the Waterford Under 16 Camogie team which saw them come up just short against Cork, Cork running out winners by 1-10 to 1-8 after a fine game of Camogie.

Waterford took an early lead through a Kate Lynch point before Cork took the lead with three good points before Ashling Madigan hit another Waterford point. Cork then went 4 - 3 up before Shauna Fitzgerald scored Waterford third point. Cork then bagged 4 unanswered points to lead 7-3 but points from Shauna Fitzgerald, Kaeisha Tobin and Annie Fitzgerald brought Waterford to within 1 point before Cork grabbed a late goal to lead 1-7 to 0-6 at half time. Ashling Madigan pointed early in the second half and another Cork point put them 1-8 to 0-7 ahead. A Sarah Leacy goal brought Waterford right back into the game and Shauna Fitzgerald tied the scores with 5 minutes to go. Cork rallied and scored 2 unanswered points to win by 2 at the end. Waterford scorers Sarah Leacy 1-0, Annie Fitzgerald and Kate Lynch 0-1 each, Ashlng Madigan 0-2, Keisha Tobin 0-1, Shauna Fitzgerald 0-3.  Waterford will now play in the Munster Shield. Date and venue to be confirmed.

 

New Sponsor- DID ELECTRICAL

Waterford Camogie are delighted to announce that DID Electrical are our official sponsors of our county teams for 2016.  DID Electrical would like to take this opportunity to wish our Senior girls the very best of luck against Kilkenny this Sunday.

 

Dog Night:

Our big fundraiser event will take place in Kilcohan Dog Track on Saturday 9^th of April. All clubs received their allocation of tickets at last Monday county board meeting.  We are asking all our members to support this event.  Tickets are E10 or E20 for a family ticket which consists of two adults and up to five children. Tickets are also available from our Camogie Office in Dungarvan Nissan from John Flood or Lynsey Tutty.  Any businesses or Individuals who are interested in taking out an Ad in our programme please Contact Lynsey Tutty on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474.  All proceeds will go towards all county teams. Please support.

 

Easter Camogie Camp:

Waterford camogie in conjunction with the Munster Camogie Council will run two camps over Easter. One in Dungarvan and one in Waterford City.  We will post more details here next week.

De La Salle Camogie Club to hold bag pack fundraiser this weekend

Our annual club fundraising bag pack will take place in the Hyper Centre Supervalu on Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th & Sat 5th March. Contact Rose 086 0818419 asap with your preferred time slot.

Training:

No U-8 & U-10 club training on Weds 2nd March due to the Pre Leaving Cert exams taking place in the Presentation Secondary School hall. 

U-12 & 14s  on Monday 29th Feb @ 6.30pm in Gracedieu.

U-16, 18 & Intermediate on Monday 29th Feb @ 7.30pm in Gracedieu.

Newcomers are always more than welcome to attend on the day.

County:

Well done to Beth Carton (1-4, full forward) who made her Senior National League debut against Kilkenny in Piltown on Sunday 28th Feb. Brianna O Regan, Niamh Murphy and Caoimhe Drohan were squad members. Waterford put up a good display losing out in the end by 9pts, 3-16 to 3-7.

Aisling Madigan (0-1, half forward) starred with the U-16 squad in the Munster A Championship semi final away to Cork. Waterford narrowly lost out in the end by 2pts, 1-10 to 1-8.

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Waterford Senior Ladies maintain 100% record

Waterford senior ladies maintained their unbeaten start to the LIDL National League with a comprehensive win over a game but very under-strength Leitrim. Played in excellent conditions in the well-appointed Páirc Dheaglaín Naofa in Ardmore, Waterford were first out of the blocks but registered two wides in as many minutes. Leitrim actually opened the scoring with a point from captain Áine Tighe from a free in the 3^rd minute. This lead was short-lived however as a great Waterford passing movement resulted in Maria Delahunty giving Leitrim keeper Michelle Guckian no chance. Delahunty was on the score sheet again in the 8^th minute with a point before Ailbhe Clancy cut the deficit to two with a well taken point in the 12^th minute. Maria Delahunty and Sinead Ryan with a free added to the Déise tally before Leitrim struck back with a vengeance with a great goal from Emma Guckian to leave a point between the teams. Maria Delahunty settled the Waterford nerves with a brace of points in the 23^rd and 26^th minutes before Leitrim star Áine Tighe converted a penalty to level matters and Róisín Fowley scored a point just on half time to leave the Westerners ahead by the minimum at half time on a score-line Leitrim 2-3 Waterford 1-5.

Playing with the wind in the second half, Waterford opened in whirlwind fashion with four unanswered points in as many minutes from Aileen Wall, Maria Delahunty, Sinead Ryan and Linda Wall. At this stage Waterford were rampant and it took a wonderful save from Michelle Guckian to deny Aileen Wall a goal. The goal arrived however in the 8^th minute when the Murray sisters combined and a pass from Emma led to Katie raising a green flag for the Déise. Not to be outdone the Wall sisters got in on the act, a beautiful foot pass from Mairead was taken by Aileen who quickly off-loaded it to Linda who duly put it over the bar in the 9^th minute to leave seven points between the teams.

Aoife Landers pointed in the 16^th minute and this was followed by a wonderful goal from centre forward Liz Devine in the 21^st .Waterford’s defence got a wake-up call in the 24^th minute when Áine Tighe got her second and Leitrim’s third goal  but this was cancelled out in the 27^th minute when Aileen Wall rattled the net. In the closing minutes Waterford tacked on two more points courtesy of Maria Delahunty and Lauren Mc Gregor to leave the Déise girls comprehensive winners on the final score line Waterford 4-13 Leitrim 3-3.

Waterford lined out as follows: Waterford lined out as follows: Katie Hannon, Mairead Wall, Caoimhe Mc Grath, Linda Wall(0-2),Emma Murray, Megan Dunford, Louise Ryan, Nicola Fennell ,  Grainne Kenneally, Katie Murray(1-0),Liz Devine(1-0),Aoife Landers(0-1), Maria Delahunty(1-6), Sinead Ryan(0-2), Aileen Wall(1-1).

Subs used: Hannah Power (St Pats), Ciara Hurley, Rebecca Casey, Chloe Fennell, Lauren Mc Gregor (0-1), Aisling Mullaney, and Carragh Mc Carthy.

 

This result leaves Waterford top of the league with 12 points from 4 matches. Next up for the girls is a tough away tie to joint second placed Wexford next weekend.

Waterford under 14’s lose to Tipperary

Waterford under 14 ladies team were well beaten by Tipperary in the second round of the Munster championship in Carriganore on Saturday last on a score-line of Tipperary 7-14 Waterford 2-1. Great praise must go to this group of girls who, despite what the score board might say, kept trying hard all the way to the very end against a Tipperary team who had 10 of their All Ireland winning under 14 team from last year. The girls’ next game is against Limerick on March 19^th

Best wishes to Waterford vice-captain Ailish Ryan from Ballymacarbry who suffered a serious injury during the ma tch. Hope you are back soon enjoying your football.

De La Salle players presented with County Medals.

Many thanks to the girls, parents, family members & supporters of DLS Camogie Club who attended our Camogie Season 2015 awards presentation in Gracedieu on Sun 21st Feb. Many thanks also to our invited guests Waterford Senior Hurling Manager Derek McGrath who presented the medals, Ita Murphy Waterford Camogie County Board Chairperson & Seamus Quirke De La Salle GAA Club Chairman. A large attendance was on view which was much appreciated by all.

Training:

U-8 & U-10 club training on Weds 24th Feb indoors in the Presentation Secondary School hall @ 7pm. 

U-12 & 14s  on Monday 29th Feb @ 6pm in Gracedieu.

U-16, 18 & Intermediate on Monday 29th Feb @ 7pm in Gracedieu.

Newcomers are always more than welcome to attend on the day.

County:

Well done to our club girls, Brianna O Regan (goalie), Beth Carton (centre forward 1-11), Courtney Healy (wingback), Aisling Madigan (corner forward 1-0), Caoimhe Drohan (sub-wing back), Colette Hogan, Niamh Murphy & Chloe Dempsey (subs) who were members of the Waterford Minor County Squad who played Galway in the 1st Round of the Minor A Championship in WIT Carriganore @ 2pm on Sunday 21st Feb. Waterford defeated Galway on a scoreline of 3-11 (20) to 2-12 (18). A terrific start to the Championship for the County Minor Squad. Next round away to Cork on Sat 12th March.

Best of luck to Aisling Madigan & Lucy Hogan who will be in U16 Munster Championship action in the coming weeks.

Bag Pack:

Our club bag pack will take place in the Hyper Centre Supervalu on Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th & Sat 5th March. Contact Rose asap with your preferred timeslot.

Congrats to our club girl Abby Flynn who was recently selected on the U16 Irish International Basketball Squad for season 2016. Well deserved recognition for a multi talented, dedicated sports girl.

Follow all our daily club updates on our clubs facebook & twitter pages or on delasallegaa.ie website.

Waterford Under 14 Ladies Football make winning start in Munster Championship.

Waterford’s under 14 ladies football team opened their Munster championship campaign with a hard earned win over a resolute Clare side on Saturday last on a score-line of  Waterford 2-7 Clare 2-4.Played in testing conditions in Charleville.  Waterford got off to the best possible start when a free from Aoife Fitzgerald deceived the Clare backs and goalie and ended up in the net in the first minute to put Waterford into the lead. Clare rallied however and at the half-time break the sides were level on a 1-3 each score. Indeed Clare could have been in front at this stage had it not been for a wonderful save by Waterford goalkeeper Maeve Williams who denied Clare full forward Aoibhin Ryan a certain goal. Things looked good for the Banner girls at this stage as Waterford played with the aid of a stiff breeze.

In the second half the quality of football significantly improved with both teams producing top class performances. Ballymacarbry’s Brigita Valuntaite was outstanding at midfield and ensured that the forwards got a steady stream of possession. Aoife Fitzgerald was prominent in the scoring charts with the Gaultier girl amassing a personal tally of 1-6, Maeve Daly chipped in with a point and Aoife Brazil scored the vital goal to ensure victory for the Deise girls.

Manager Ciara Dunphy will be very pleased with the way the girls settled into the game and the way they held on when under severe pressure in the last ten minutes to claim a vital win. But she is under no illusions that a bigger test awaits the girls next weekend when the team takes on Tipperary in Carriganore on Saturday next at 2:00

 

All Ireland Schools Semi Final

Well done to Scoil Mhuire Carrick-on Suir and the large contingent of players from Comeragh Rangers on their recent comprehensive victory over Loreto Cavan on the score-line Scoil Mhuire 2-11 Loreto 0-4. Scoil Mhuire now play Coláiste Íosagáin Dublin in the LIDL Senior A final.

  

Facile win for Seniors in Fermanagh

Waterford Senior ladies continued their unbeaten start to the LIDL National League Division 3 with a win over Fermanagh in windswept Bawnacre Irvinestown on Sunday last. Playing into a gale-force wind in the first half Waterford were slow to settle until Sinead Ryan raised the first of five green flags for the Déise girls to leave the score at half time Waterford 1-6 Fermanagh 0-2. Michelle Ryan opened Waterford’s account in the 5^th minute of the 2^nd half with a goal and the next 20 minutes the standard of football was mediocre, resulting only  in both teams sharing four points to leave the score at Waterford 2-8 Fermanagh 0-4.It was only in the last five minutes of the game that Waterford put a gloss on the score-line with three goals in rapid succession from Maria Delahunty, Ciara Hurley and Lauren Mc Gregor to leave the final score Waterford 5-10 Fermanagh 0-4.

This win leaves Waterford top of the league table with three wins from three games and in a strong position to reach the league semi finals. Fermanagh battled gamely but were very under-strength with 13 of last year’s panel unavailable for selection including Caroline and Tara Little. Tougher tests lie ahead for Pat Sullivan’s charges starting with a home game on Sunday next against Leitrim with the venue to be decided later in the week.

 

Deise Day 2016

Deise day in conjunction with Waterford Ladies Football and Waterford GAA will be held on Saturday 30^th April at Punchestown Racecourse. This promises to be an exciting day’s racing. Tickets are now on sale from any member of the committee.

A raffle will also be held on the day, with the following prizes 1^st prize – A Scandinavian Cruise for Two, 2^nd Prize – Four tickets for Bruce Springsteen in Croke Park, 3^rd Prize – 2 All Ireland Hurling tickets and 4^th prize – 2 All Ireland Football tickets.

Senior Ladies face Fermanagh in league encounter

The Waterford Ladies put their 100% record in this season’s LIDL National Football League on the line when they make the long trek to Fermanagh to play the host team on Sunday next. Both teams have started the league with contrasting fortunes, Waterford had a one point win over Tipperary in their opening game and followed it up with a good win away to Offaly in round 2. Fermanagh on the other hand saw their first game against Leitrim postponed and an under-strength squad suffered a very heavy defeat against Tipperary in Bansha last time out.

The teams have met regularly in the league in the past with honours pretty even with never more than three points between the teams. Their last meeting in the championship was in 2014 when Fermanagh, powered by Caroline Little ended Waterford’s hopes in a quarter final defeat. Waterford’s confidence should be high for the match and have the fire-power to record a third successive win in the league.

Throw-in is at 2:00 at a Fermanagh venue to be confirmed during the week with Gus Chapman in charge of proceedings.

County Under 14 team open their Munster campaign

The county under 14 team will open their campaign with a match in the round-robin series of games against Clare on Saturday next at a neutral venue to be decided. This panel of girls have trained hard and well under the guidance of team manager Ciara Dunphy and will be sharp and focussed for the championship. The team has a number of last year’s squad who went so close to winning Munster being beaten in an epic final replay by Tipperary, the eventual All –Ireland champions, in extra time. Details of venue will be available on WLRFM sports and Waterford Ladies Football Twitter page when it becomes available.

All Ireland Colleges A Semi-Final

Best wishes from all involved in Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football  to all from Scoil Mhuire Carrick-on –Suir who will be playing Loreto College Cavan in the All Ireland A semi-final on Saturday next February 20^th in Ballykelly Co. Kildare. Scoil Mhuire are backboned by a large contingent of Waterford players from the Comeragh Rangers club.

 

Féile Na nGael 2016

The Waterford/Tipperary region will be hosting Féile na nGael 2016,the national festival of Under 14 hurling/camogie/handball for boys and girls over the weekend of Friday 17th - Sunday 19th of June    2016. Preparations are now commencing for this event and we in Lismore Camogie Club are proudly doing our part.

As part of participation in Féile na Gael each host club is expected to provide host accommodation for a visiting team and thanks to all of the families who have so kindly offered accommodation for the weekend and have undergone a Garda Vetting process which is mandatory for host families for Féile.

At a meeting which was held on Wednesday night last February 10th of parents and their children with selectors Declan, Amelda, Jim and Alice along with Club Chairperson Mary Russell and club joint Treasurer Tricia O'Keeffe, various fundraising events  was discussed all of which will be disclosed over the coming weeks and months.

Third Level Camogie

Well done and Congratulations to our own Sarah Coughlan (Pictured above) who was a member of the Trinity College camogie panel who won the Fr. Meachair Cup Final on Sunday last when they beat Atlone IT on a score line of Athlone IT 0-08 Trinity College 1-10.

New Baby

Congratulations! to Senior camogie player Laura Buckley and her partner Eric O'Sullivan on the birth of their lovely daughter Alayna over the past couple of weeks. Another future camogie player for Lismore.

Condolences

Sincere condolences to the Keane/Coleman family on the sad passing of Annette during the past week.

Sincere condolences to Walsh Family of Deerpark, Ballysaggartmore on the sad passing of Cissy Walsh also which occurred during the past week. 

Sincere condolences to the Crowley/McCloskey families on the sad passsing of Jim Crowley. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh síad.

2016 Season is just around the corner

Season 2016 is just around the corner and the camogie club will be entering teams at U-8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and Intermediate in the local County Championships/Blitzes.

Training:

U-8 & U-10 club training resumes on Weds 17th Feb indoors in the Presentation Secondary School hall at 7pm. 

U-12 & 14s tbc asap as well as the U-16, 18 and Intermediate squads.

Newcomers are always more than welcome to attend on the day.

Awards:

With all our squads from U-12 up to adult Junior contesting A County Finals our awards ceremony for the girls will take place on Sunday 21st Feb at 5pm in the Gracedieu clubhouse. Club girls from U-8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and Junior, parents, family members and supporters of DLS Camogie are invited to attend and show their appreciation to the girls for their tremendous efforts shown throughout 2015.

County:

Best of luck to our club girls, Brianna O'Regan, Beth Carton, Courtney Healy, Colette Hogan, Caoimhe Drohan, Aisling Madigan, Niamh Murphy and Chloe Dempsey who are members of the minor county squad who play Galway in the 1st Round of the Minor A Championship in WIT Carriganore at 2pm on Sunday 21st Feb. Joey Carton is also a mentor with this squad.

Congrats also to Aisling and Lucy Hogan who are members of the U-16 County Squads who will contest the Munster U-16 A & C Championships shortly.

Bag Pack:

Our club bag pack will take place in the Hyper Centre Supervalu on Thurs 3rd, Fri 4th & Sat 5th March.

Follow us:

Follow all our daily club updates on our clubs Facebook & Twitter pages or on delasallegaa.ie website.

Waterford Ladies too strong for Offaly

In testing condition on Sunday last, Waterford ladies continued their good start to the LIDL Division 3 League when they comfortably overcame a game Offaly side in Gracefield GAA pitch Portarlington. Buoyed by their narrow success last week over Tipperary ,Waterford started well against the elements and Aileen Wall opened her account with a well taken point in the 3^rd minute. Offaly were quick to reply with  a point from midfielder Aoife Norris in the 6^th minute. Points from Abbeyside club mates Róisín Tobin in the 7^th minute and Maria Delahunty stretched the Waterford lead to two. Waterford captain Sinéad Ryan added a point in the 16^th minute which was followed by another by her sister Michelle to leave Waterford comfortably in front 0-5 to 0-1 after 21 minutes.

Offaly managed to claw their way back into the match with a brace of frees, one from Orlagh Heavey and the other from Mairead Daly, coupled with points from play by Aoife Norris and Mairead Daly to leave matters all square with 27 minutes of the first half gone. Offaly’s revival was short lived however as Aileen Wall struck for a fine goal just on the stroke of half time to leave the score Waterford 1-5 Offaly 0-5 at the interval.

The Deise girls came out with all guns blazing in the second half and three points from Maria Delahunty put daylight between the teams in the first seven minutes of the second half. Aileen Wall scored another point in the 8^th minute while Delahunty added Waterford’s fifth unanswered point of the second half to leave it Waterford 1-10 Offaly 0-5.

Mairead Daly replied with a pointed free for Offaly in the 12^th minute but two goals in quick succession on from Sinead Ryan and then other from Maria Delahunty in the 13^th and 15^th minutes effectively killed off the game as a contest. Manager Pat Sullivan emptied his bench with a raft of substitutions and points from Chloe Fennell and Hannah Power (Old Parish) wrapped up a convincing win for the Déise Ladies.

This was a good win for the Waterford side who had many outstanding performers on the day. Maria Delahunty, Kate McGrath, Aileen Wall and Mairead Wall all impressed. Waterford’s next outing in the league wil be in two weeks time with an away trip to Fermanagh who despite their heavy loss to Tipperary will be looking to defeat the Déise Ladies.

Waterford lined out as follows: Katie Hannon; Kate McGrath, Mairead Wall, Linda Wall; Róisín Tobin (0-1), Liz Devine, Hannah Power (Saint Patrick’s); Caoimhe McGrath, Louise Ryan; Grainne Kenneally, Michelle Ryan (0-1), Nicola Fennell; Maria Delahunty (1-5), Sinead Ryan (1-1), Aileen Wall (1-2). Subs Used: Chloe Fennell (0-1), Aisling Mullaney, Aoife Landers, Hannah Power (Old Parish) (0-1), Bronagh Condon, Carragh McCarthy, Lauren McGregor and Laura Mulcahy.

Results from Division 2:

Leitrim 4-11 Down 1-4

Tipperary 6-14 Fermanagh 0-1

Wexford 1-14 Roscommon 1-6

Offaly 0-7 Waterford 3-12