Waterford overcome Roscommon in final league game

Waterford completed their LIDL Division 3 campaign with a hard -earned win over Roscommon team. Played in very windy conditions on a very heavy pitch at Padraig Pearses GAA club, Waterford used their advantage of the elements in the first half to lead at the break by ten points on a score-line of 0-12 to Roscommon’s 0-2. Waterford’s scorers in the first half being Liz Devine 0-3, Michelle Ryan 0-3, Sinead Ryan 0-2 Caoimhe Mc Grath 0-1 and Emma Murray 0-1.

Roscommon aided by a strong wind in the second half cut the deficit but two goals from the Deise girls one from Liz Devine and the other from team captain Sinéad Ryan settled the game as a contest to leave the Déise girls winners on a final score of Waterford 2-12 Roscommon 0-8. This win ensures a 100% record in the league with seven wins from seven games and sets up an intriguing semi final clash with Leitrim next weekend.

The teams last met in February in Ardmore when the Déise girls recorded a thirteen point win over their Connacht rivals who admittedly were very understrength. Leitrim since then have been very impressive scoring thirteen goals and 43 points in their last four matches. Waterford should have enough fire power to qualify for a third successive league final but will need to keep a close eye on the Leitrim forwards especially Áine Tighe, Michelle Guckian and Carla Le Guen.

 

Deise Day at Punchestown Saturday 30th April 2016

The Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival is one of the highlights of the Irish sporting and social calendar. The 5 day racing festival takes place from Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th April 2016. Waterford GAA and Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Association have teamed up and will hold Deise Day at Punchestown on Saturday April 30th.Tickets for the day are on sale now at €150 per person/€1,500 for a table of 10: Ticket price includes - Admission and reserved enclosure badge; Four course meal with complimentary wine; Racecard; Afternoon Tea; Live music - The Cider Wasps; Private Betting and Bar Facilities; MC Ted Walsh Jnr.

Bus to and from Punchestown

We are organising a bus to and from Punchestown racecourse, pick up times - 9 a.m - Lady Belle Pub Dungarvan, 9.30 a.m - Crottys bar LemyBrien (Car Park) and 10.10 a.m. at the Granville Hotel Waterford. Bus price €10 per person. To secure your tickets and place on our bus, tickets must be purchased no later than Friday 15^th April.

Where to purchase tickets

Tickets can be purchased from any of the Deise day committee John Jackson, John Jeff Murphy, Patricia Ferncombe, Nicky Sheehan, Michael Ryan, Anthony Walsh, Pat Grant & Lisa Cronin or else from the Lady Belle Pub Dungarvan or alternatively contact Edel, secretary Deise Day committee email: deiseday15secretary@yahoo.com or mobile 086-0777617.

 

Golf Classic

A sincere thank you to all who purchased tickets for our raffle in conjunction with our  Golf Classic  which will be held in Dungarvan Golf Club on the 15^th and 16^th April. Time sheets for the classic available from Trish Fitzgerald at 0861664215. Teams of 4 for €120.

A sincere thank you also to the main sponsors of the event: The Park Hotel, Munster Signs & Print, Adrian Hansbury Building Contractor and Fairway Coaches and also to everybody who sponsored tee boxes. Your continuing support for ladies football in Waterford is greatly appreciated