Our senior team
played their second match of the league against Clare at home in Carriganore
last Saturday 3rd February. The Déise girls put in a good 60minute
performance to win on a scoreline of 3-12 to 1-4. Pat Sullivan made a few
changes from last week’s defeat to Tyrone giving players such as Karen McGrath,
Michelle Ryan, Liz Devine and Lauren McGregor the opportunity to start and
prove their ability. The Déise girls got off to a great start with a goal in
the first five minutes from a joint effort between Sinéad Ryan and Lauren
McGregor. Niamh O’Dea responded with a point for Clare who were playing with
the wind in the first half. Sinéad Ryan then tapped over a free and her sister
Michelle kicked one from play not long after. Waterford continued to stretch
their lead as both Eimear Fennell and Sinéad kicked two more frees over the
bar. Roisín Tobin pointed for Waterford before Lauren McGregor got in on goal
and found the back of the Clare net. This gave Waterford a 2-05 to 0-01 lead, however
Clare never gave up and finished with the last two points of the half, one
coming from a free. The half time score was Waterford 2-05 Clare 0-03.
Waterford were playing with the wind
in the second half however it was the Clare girls who got the first point. Pat
Sullivan started to bring on some subs who increased the intensity of the game.
The next point came from substitute Aoife Murray who wasn’t long on the field.
Clare responded with a goal from Orla Devitt however this was to be their last
score of the game. Maria Delahunty who is just back from injury came on and had
a fantastic game, kicking her first point to give the Déise girls a lead of
2-07 to 1-04. Eimear Fennell found her scoring boots and kicked a further two
points from play before her club mate Delahunty kicked another two points. The
Déise girls continued to push on, Eimear Fennell kicked another fine point and
Geraldine Power finished the Déise scoring with a goal leaving the final score
Waterford 3-12 Clare 1-04. Waterford will play Laois away next Sunday February
11th
Team: Sally Kelly, Rebecca Casey, Megan
Dunford, Aisling Hahessy, Mairéad Wall, Emma Murray, Michelle McGrath, Karen
McGrath, Roisín Tobin, Lauren McGregor, Liz Devine, Katie Murray, Sinéad Ryan,
Michelle Ryan, Eimear Fennell.
Subs: Aoife Murray for Liz Devine,
Maria Delahunty for Michelle Ryan, Aileen Wall for Sinéad Ryan, Geraldine Power
for Lauren McGregor, Caragh McCarthy for Aisling Hahessy, Laura Cusack for
Mairéad Wall, Dearbhaile Ní hAodha for Karen McGrath.
Scorers: Lauren McGregor (2-0), Eimear
Fennell (0-4), Maria Delahunty (0-3), Geraldine Power (1-0), Sinéad Ryan (0-2
frees), Michelle Ryan, Aoife Murray and Roisín Tobin (0-1)
Minor
Our minors had
their first match of the year playing Loretta Clonmel last weekend. This was a
great game for all as we continue to train hard for our first game of the
championship which will be against Limerick at home on Saturday 10th
March.
Under
16 Medal Presentation
Our All
Ireland winning under 16 team received their medals by senior player Michelle
Ryan last Friday night 2nd February in the Gold Coast Hotel. A great
night was had and a huge congratulations again to the team and the management
of Johnny Troy, Paul Fitzgearld, Gráinne Costello, Fionnuala Flynn and Kevin
Barry. The player of the year awards were also presented on the night with
Chloe Fennell (Stradbally) winning the minor award, Roisín Dunphy (Stradbally)
was the winner of the u16 player of the year and Aine O’Neill (Kilrossanty/
Brickeys) picked up the u14 player of the year award.
Lidl
PPS Interpros
Congratulations
to Keely Corbett Barry (Comeragh Rangers) who was a member of the Munster PPS
Interpros team recently. Having beaten Leinster, Ulster and Connaught they
played Ulster in the final where they were unfortunately beaten by a goal.
County
Board Meeting
Reminder of
county board meeting which will be held next Monday 12th February.
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