Waterford come up short against Westmeath

Waterford Ladies Football team made the trek to Mullingar to face the home team Westmeath and like last week’s trip to Cavan they came up narrowly short with a five point defeat. In a game played in glorious sunshine in St Loman’s GAA, Waterford started off brightly with a point from Maria Delahunty. This was quickly cancelled out by a Leona Archibald point and in the 4^th minute Lucy Mc Carton put the home team ahead with a point. Róisín Tobin put the Déise back in front with a well taken goal in the 7^th minute but this merely spurred the midlanders into action with three points in quick succession, two from frees for Leona Archibald and one from centre back Fiona Claffey to put Westmeath back in front on 14 minutes. Ciara Blundell goaled for Westmeath, following a great passing movement to put 4 points between the sides with 18 minutes gone. Maria Delahunty narrowed the gap to three points with a point after 23 minutes but Leona Archibald replied in kind with a point for Westmeath in the 25^th minute. Róisín Tobin pointed for Waterford in the 27^th minute and Maria Delahunty got her third point just on the stroke of half time to leave two points between the teams at the break Westmeath 1-6 Waterford 1-4.

Like the first half Waterford opened brightly with a point from Michelle Ryan but Westmeath quickly took control with four unanswered points two from Leona Archibald and one each from Ciara Blundell and Laura Lee Walsh to leave them five points to the good entering the final quarter. Waterford refused to give up however and three good points, two from Maria Delahunty and one from Katie Murray left two points between the sides with ten minutes to go. Waterford were putting incessant pressure on the Westmeath defence and the Westmeath goal led a charmed life with at least two good goal chances for Waterford going a begging. Laura Lee Walsh steadied Westmeath nerves with a point and midfielder Karen Mc Dermott put a little more light between the teams with another Westmeath point. Maria Delahunty give Waterford some hope with a pointed 45 metre free and added another point to leave two between the teams with time running out. Waterford pressed forward in the dying moments searching for the goal that would give them three valuable league points but in true break away fashion Westmeath broke down the pitch and Tracy Dillon put the ball into the Waterford net to ensure that Westmeath would take a giant step towards semi-final qualification with a hard earned victory on the final score Westmeath 2-12  Waterford 1-10.Waterford’s final league game will be a home tie with Tyrone on Sunday next, venue and time to be confirmed.

Waterford lined out as follows---- Katie Hannon, Mairéad Wall, Michelle McGrath, Kate McGrath, Dearbhaile Ní Aodha, Caoimhe McGrath, Megan Dunford, Katie Murray(0-1) , Róisín Tobin(1-1), Emma Murray,  Nicola Fennell, Maria Delahunty(0-7,3f,1, 45),Michelle Ryan(0-1) Aileen Wall, Lauren Mc Gregor.

Subs used—Aoife Murray for Lauren Mc Gregor, Karen McGrath for Nicola Fennell and Eimear Fennell for Róisín Tobin.

De La Salle Girls wear County Colours

Hard luck to Waterford Minor Camogie squad who played away to Tipperary in Round 3 of the Championship. This game was played in the Ragg on Sunday 26th March. Result: Tipperary 4-14 Waterford 3-6. Our club girls on this panel are Colette Hogan, Niamh Murphy, Caoimhe Drohan, Chloe Dempsey and Katie O'Keeffe. Next up in there final group game is Cork at home next weekend. 

Training schedules:

Weds 29th March, Venue: Gracedieu.

U-5 &6 years of age (2011 & 2012) and U-7 & 8 years of age (2009 & 2010) 6.30pm. 

Weds 29th March @ 6.30pm & Sat 1st April @ 11.30am both sessions in Gracedieu. 

U-9 &10 years of age (2007 & 2008) and U-11 &12 years of age (2005 & 2006)

Weds 29th March @ 7pm & Sat 1st April @ 11.30am both sessions in Gracedieu.

U-13 & 14 (2003 & 2004) U-15 (2002)

Thursday 30th March @ 6.30pm & Sun 2nd April 10am

U-16 (2001), U-18 (2000 & 1999) & Adult Senior both sessions in Gracedieu.

This squad will play their first competitive game at Senior grade away to Gailltir on Sunday 9th April.

Newcomers always more than welcome to join.  

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Waterford Seniors narrowly defeated by Cavan

Waterford Lady footballers made the long trek to Breffni Park to play the home team in an important Division 2 LIDL National League football round 5 match on Sunday last and returned home empty-handed in the most agonising way possible. Forced to make a number of changes from the team line-out, Waterford set about their task in a positive manner, with three points coming courtesy of Maria Delahunty, Katie Murray and Róisín Tobin in the first ten minutes with Cavan’s only reply being a point from Aisling Sheridan. Michelle Ryan added a Waterford point in the 15^th minute and Waterford had a numerical advantage at this stage with Claragh O Reilly being sin-binned. However the Déise girls were unable to take advantage of this and indeed went 15 minutes without a score.

The game turned on its head in a four minute period of the first half. In the 19^th minute Aisling Doonan pointed a free and one minute later Donna English added another point to the Cavan total. In the 21^st minute Aisling Sheridan got her sides opening goal and straight from the kick-out she repeated the dose to leave Cavan in front and in control on a score-line of Cavan 2-3 Waterford 0-4.Cavan turning a three point deficit into a five point lead in the space of four minutes. On the stroke of half time Maria Delahunty steadied the Waterford ship with a pointed free.

Waterford opened the second half brightly with a pointed free from Maria Delahunty, followed by a point from Aileen Wall to narrow the gap to two points. It was almost ten minutes before the next score of the game would come with both defence’s on top and the forwards on both teams guilty of missing some scoring chances. Maria Delahunty pointed a free and added one from play to level matters with 15 minutes remaining.  Maria Delahunty put Waterford back in front with a point from play in the 18^th minute. Waterford were dealt a major blow a minute later when Róisín Tobin was sin-binned. Michelle Ryan extended Waterford’s lead in the 24^th minute with a good point, but Cavan’s numerical advantage paid off in the 25^th minute with a point from Aisling Sheridan followed by a point from Aisling Doonan to level matters with four minutes to go. Michelle Ryan put the Déise back in front and it looked to be the Déise’s day. It was not to be however Aisling Doonan levelled matters in time added on and to further add salt to the wounds added a pointed free to give Cavan victory and the three league points by the slimmest of margins on a final score Cavan 2-7 Waterford 0-12.This defeat leaves Waterford outside the semi-final places in what is proving to be an ultra-competitive division. Any four of seven teams can still make the semi-finals as there are five teams on nine points each and the next two Clare and Waterford have seven each so it is all to play for in the final two rounds when Waterford travel to Westmeath next Sunday and conclude their fixtures with a home match against Tyrone on Sunday 2^nd April.

Waterford lined out as follows: Katie Hannon, Mairéad Wall, Rebecca Casey, Katie Murray (0-1), Deirbhile Nic Aodha, Caoimhe McGrath, Megan Dunford, Róisín Tobin (0-1), Hannah Power, Emma Murray, Nicola Fennell, Geraldine Power, Maria Delahunty (0-6) Michelle Ryan (0-3) and Lauren McGregor    Sub:  Aileen Wall (0-1)

Waterford Under 14  team qualifies for Munster final

Waterford under 14 team duly qualified for the Munster under14 Ladies final with a hard fought and well earned win over a dogged Clare side. In a game which ebbed and flowed Waterford found it hard to adjust to the all-weather pitch in University of Limerick and trailed Clare at half time on the score-line of Clare 3-1 Waterford 2-3.In the second half Waterford got on top early to go four points up entering the last quarter but Clare were very determined and not prepared to give up and reduced the deficit to a solitary goal with five minutes left on the clock. Waterford’s defence held firm and a good save by the Waterford keeper made sure that Waterford ran out winners on a two point margin. Final Score: Waterford 5-6 Clare 5-4.

Next up for the girls is a Munster final in May against the winners of the Clare/Limerick play off which takes place next week.

Ursuline Waterford secure historic All Ireland crown with emphatic win over Banagher

All Ireland Post Primary Junior B Final - Ursuline Waterford 3-16 Banagher Offaly 1-4

 

Just twelve months after a narrow defeat in the Junior C Munster Final the Ursuline Waterford were back in the winners enclosure with an impressive eighteen point victory over Banagher, Offaly in the Junior B All Ireland Final at St. Lachlainn GAA Freshford last Saturday. This is the Ursuline first All-Ireland final triumph and was fashioned with a superb display. It is hard to believe that this is only the Ursuline Second year competing in Post primary competition. 

Ursuline Waterford won the toss and opted to play against a strong breeze in the opening half.  Waterford midfield pairing of Clodagh Carroll and Kate Lynch was simply majestic. It wasn't long before the Ursuline register their first score from Aoife Fitzgerald.  Banagher won a free shortly after and Chloe Reilly level the game.  It was nip and tuck from there on in, with the game level after 20mins 0-02 each. Player of the match Abby Flynn played the ball into Rachel Walsh who blasted the ball to the back of the net for the first goal. At half time the score was Ursuline Waterford 1-03 Banagher Offaly 0-04.  The defence was superb in the first half keeping Banagher forwards at bay. 

Ursuline Waterford came out a transformed team and dominated throughout the second half with Shauna Farrell, Leah Sheridan and Lucy Hogan outstanding in defence with player of the match Abby Flynn dominating on the forty.  Aoife Fitzgerald secured the second goal and points were then registered by Ciara O Sullivan, Abby Flynn, Annie Fitzgerald, Clodagh Carroll and Kate Lynch. The Ursuline girls dominated the play from there on it and there was no coming back for the opposition.  Abby Flynn scored the third goal and it was always going to be a Ursuline win from there on it. The Offaly girls refused to give into defeat and registered a consolation goal from their star performer Chloe Reilly in the dying minutes of the game. It was a perfect performance by the Ursuline girls and one they will treasure for many years.  A special mention to Mr. Conor O Toole and Ms. Emilie Darmody who put in a massive effort into preparing these girls. This was a complete team performance and everyone played their part in the victory.  Player of the match was given to the outstanding Abby Flynn.  

Ursuline Waterford: Leah O Donoghue (Gailltir), Shauna Farrell (Butlerstown), Lucy Hogan (De La Salle), Emma Flynn (Gailltir), Sarah Maher (Gailltir), Leah Sheridan (Gailltir), Hannah Flynn (Gailltir), Clodagh Carroll (Gailltir), Kate Lynch (Gailltir), Abby Flynn (De La Salle), Ciara O Sullivan (Gailltir), Annie Fitzgerald (Gailltir), Rachel Walsh (Butlerstown), Aoife Fitzgerald (Gailltir), Sorcha Cantwell (Gailltir). Subs Used: Katie Judge (Gailltir) for Emma Flynn , Clodagh Durham (Gailltir) for Sorcha Cantwell, Jodie Tuohy (Gailltir) for Sarah Maher, Aleisha Flynn (Gailltir) for Lucy Hogan and Shauna Gaffney Hayes (Roanmore-Portlaw) for Rachel Walsh. Other subs included: Deanna O Brien (Butlerstown), Alice Sheridan (Mooncoin), Grainne Kavanagh (Butlerstown), Hannah Leamy (Tramore), Aoife Dunphy (Tramore), Sinead Dunphy (Tramore).

Scorers: Aoife Fitzgerald 1-04, Abby Flynn 1-03, Annie Fitzgerald 0-5(2fs),Rachel Walsh 1-0 Ciara O Sullivan 0-02, Kate Lynch 0-1, Clodagh Carroll 0-01 

Subs: Deanna O Brien, 

Banagher College: Ellen Gilligan, Dearbhla Kelly, Amy Byrne, Laura Clancy, Lauren Temple, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Ellie Hickey, Katie Ryan, Louise Mannion, Chloe Reilly, Nessa Dolan, Aine Doorly, Rebecca McGarry, Anna Larkin, Cathy Moran

Referee: Liz Dempsey

Player of the Match: Abby Flynn

Match report with thanks to Ita Murphy (Chairperson Waterford County Camogie Board)

De La Salle Girls help win All Ireland Schools Camogie Final:

Well done to the Ursuline School Waterford who won the O'Neill's Post Primary Schools Junior B All Ireland Final played in Freshford Co. Kilkenny on Saturday 18th March. Final Score : Ursuline Waterford 3-16 (25) Banagher Offaly 1-4 (7). DLS camogie club girls Abby Flynn played superbly at half forward scoring 1-3 winning the player of the final award and Lucy Hogan shone at full back. DLS clubman Conor O'Toole was also a mentor-teacher. A great achievement by all.

It is fantastic to see that three schools in the Waterford City area Ursuline, Mercy & Presentation Secondary Schools have contested All Ireland Schools Finals in the last few years. Keep up the good work everyone.

Minor Inter County Camogie

Best of luck to the Waterford Minor Camogie squad who play Tipperary away in Round 3 of the All Ireland Championship on Sun 26th March. Club girls Colette Hogan, Niamh Murphy, Caoimhe Drohan, Chloe Dempsey and Katie O'Keeffe are members of this squad.

Senior Inter County Camogie

Hard luck to the Waterford Senior Camogie Squad who played at home to Kilkenny in the WIT Sports Campus, Carriganore in Round 4 of the National League on Sunday 19th March. They lost out on a score line of Waterford 0-14 Kilkenny 2-12 (18). DLS camogie club girls Brianna O'Regan (goalkeeper), Beth Carton (0-13 0-12f half forward) Niamh Murphy 2nd half sub and Ciara Twomey are members of this squad. Next up for this squad is Tipperary away in their final group game of the League on Sun 2nd April.

Registration Day

Our club camogie Registration Day will take place on Saturday 25th March from 12 noon to 4pm in Gracedieu or please pass your registration form to your mentors beforehand.

St. Patrick’s Day

Well done to all our girls who walked in the St Patrick’s day parade & represented the club with pride.

Training schedules:

Weds 22nd March, Venue: Butler Hall, Saint Johns Park, Waterford.

U-5 & 6 years of age (2011 & 2012) 6-7pm. U-7 & 8 years of age (2009 & 2010) 6-7pm. 

U-9 & 10 years of age (2007 & 2008) 7-8pm. U-11 &12 years of age (2005 & 2006) 7-8pm.

Weds 22nd March, Venue: Waterford Crystal Centre, Cork Road @ 6.45pm & Sat 25th March @ 11.30am in Gracedieu.

U-13 & 14 (2003 & 2004) U-15 (2002)

Tuesday 21st March, Venue: DLS GAA Grounds, Gracedieu @ 6pm
U-16 (2001), U-18 (2000 & 1999) & Adult Senior.

Newcomers always more than welcome to join.  

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De La Salle Players Represent Waterford

Hard luck to the Waterford Minor Camogie Squad who played away to Offaly in Birr in Round 2 of the Championship on Saturday 11th March. They lost out on a scoreline of 4-10 (22) to 1-14 (17). Club girls Colette Hogan, Niamh Murphy, Caoimhe Drohan, Chloe Dempsey & Katie O'Keeffe are members of this squad. Next up for this squad is Tipperary away on Sun 26th March.

Hard luck also to the Waterford Senior Camogie Squad who played at home to Cork in the WIT Sports Campus, Carriganore in Round 3 of the League on Sunday 12th March. They lost out on a scoreline of Waterford 0-9 Cork 3-19. Club girls Brianna O Regan, Beth Carton (0-7), Ciara Twomey & Niamh Murphy are members of this squad. Next up for this squad is Kilkenny at home on Sun 19th March.

Fundraiser

Many thanks to everybody who supported our camogie club bag pack which took place on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th & Saturday 11th of March in the Supervalu Hyper centre. Many thanks also to Rose Madigan for coordinating the bag pack.

Registration

Club registration day will take place on Saturday 25th March from 12noon to 4pm in Gracedieu.

Training schedules:

Weds 15th March, Venue: Butler Hall, Saint Johns Park, Waterford.

U-5 & 6 years of age (2011 & 2012) 6-7pm. U-7 & 8 years of age (2009 & 2010) 6-7pm. 

U-9 & 10 years of age (2007 & 2008) 7-8pm. U-11 & 12 years of age (2005 & 2006) 7-8pm.

Weds 15th March, Venue: Waterford Crystal Centre, Cork Road @ 6.45pm & Sat 11th March @ 11.30am in Gracedieu.

U-13 & 14 (2003 & 2004) U-15 (2002)

Thursday 16th March, Venue: DLS GAA Grounds, Gracedieu @ 6.30pm & Sun 19th March @ 10am.
U-16 (2001), U-18 (2000 & 1999) & Adult Senior.

Newcomers always more than welcome to join.

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