Lismore Camogie Celebrates Their Achievements in Style

Lismore Camogie Club held their Presentation Night in Lismore Golf Club on Saturday night last . Special guest on the night was WLR's Gavin Whelan who presented the girls with their medals for the 2017 season having won the Denny Buckley League v Gall Tir, The County Championship also V Gall Tir and the Munster Intermediate Club Final V Corks Newcestown.

Senior League

Lismore 0-10 V Cappoquin 0-5

Lismore V An Rinn in Lismore @ 7pm in Lismore GAA Field Friday 27th

U18 B Championship

Lismore’s Minor Team played Modeligo in the second round of the Minor B Championship on Monday night last in Modeligo where Modeligo had a comprehensive win. The girls will play Dungarvan in the 3rd round on Monday April 30th in Dungarvan.

U14 Feile/Championship

The Clubs U14 team played De La Salle in the Feile qualifier on Thursday last in De La Salle but unfortunately it wasn’t to be for the girls as De la Salle came out on top.

The girls play Dungarvan in Dungarvan this evening.

De La Salle Qualify For Féile

Well done to our U-14 girls who have qualified for the National Feile Finals which takes place later this year in June. We hosted our group on Thurs 19th April in Gracedieu. 3 teams were down to participate but Brickey’s were unable to attend. It was a winner takes all game v Lismore. Both teams served up a great game with play swaying from end to end with our girls victorious at the final whistle on a score line of 5-3 to 2-1. We had a panel of 21 girls for this game with all girls getting game time.

The Feile B semi finals and& final were scheduled for Sunday 22nd April at the WIT Arena. All teams were minus players due to prior commitments. We had 15 girls available for the semi final v Butlerstown and all the girls played fantastic throughout the semi final. We were victorious on a score line of DLS 6-0 Butlerstown 0-1. 

Next up was the other semi final and after another fantastic game Abbeyside won v Dungarvan 0-3 to 0-1.

DLS v Abbeyside was the final pairing. We started with the same 15 girls with 1 more girl available to us before half time. Our girls from the first whistle till the final whistle showed great energy determination skill and commitment, running out winners on a score line of DLS 2-4 Abbeyside 0-1. Well done to all 4 teams for 3 very competitive sporting and entertaining games.

Great celebrations at the final whistle from a great bunch of girls. Onwards now to the National Feile Finals in June. Many thanks to everyone for the great support on both days for the girls.

Panel for Sunday: Luda Mooney, Isobel Boland, Caoimhe Mulvaney, Layla French, Ella Houlihan, Aoife Connolly, Sabhbh Cawley, Alex Healy, Sarah Heery, Kayleigh Kirby, Alannah McNulty, Sarah Sheehan, Elena Murphy, Emily O'Mahony, Saoirse Reddin, Maggie Gostl.

Girls that were unavailable for Sunday but played on Thursday were Caitlin Kelly, Abbie Mullane, Isobel Casey, Sarah Reidy, Ellen Riordan, Beth Faulkner.

Results:

U-14 Feile B Blitz Thurs 19th April Gracedieu:

DLS 5-3 Lismore 2-1. Brickeys did not attend.

Feile B semi final Sun 22nd April WIT Arena DLS 6-0 (Alannah McNulty 3-0 Emily O'Mahony 2-0 Ella Houlihan 1-0)  Butlerstown 0-1.

Feile B Final : DLS 2-4 (Alannah McNulty 1-4, Ella Houlihan 1-0) Abbeyside 0-1.

Fixtures:

Mon 23rd April U-18 championship R2 away v Portlaw @ 7pm. 

Tues 24th April U-14 championship R3 away v Dungarvan @ 7pm.

Sun 29th April R2 Senior League away v Tramore @ 7pm.

Mon 30th April U-18 championship R3 home v Butlerstown @ 7pm.

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Victory Celebration Night

Lismore Camogie Club will host a celebration Night in Lismore Golf Club on Saturday Night next April 21st to celebrate the senior team's achievements in 2017 having won the Denny Buckley League in May of 2017, The County Senior Championship in October and The Munster Championship V Newcestown in November. The night will kick off at 8.30 pm with the presentation of medals to the girls followed by some light refreshments and finger food and then dancing till late to the sounds of "DJ Glen". All family members of the girls along with their loyal supporters and sponsors and committee are cordially invited to attend.

U14 County Championship

Lismore had a comprehensive win in the first round V Butlerstown they will be playing the second round on Tuesday of next week V Portlaw

U14 Feile 

After two cancellations due to the adverse weather the Feile qualifiers had  been fixed for Tuesday of this week.

Lismore V Brickey’s @7 0 clock
Lismore V De La Salle @7.45
In De La Salle Gracedieu

Minor Championship

The first round of the Minor County Championship fell fowl to the adverse weather conditions on Monday night last. Lismore were down to play An Rinn and is now fixed for this coming Friday for a 6.45 throw in.

Night at the Dogs

The County Camogie Board hosted a night at the Dogs in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night last and Lismore were represented in the novelty race by Izabela Markiewicz  who came in first dressed as a parrot.

First aid Course

Well done to all who participated in the first Aid course for Lismore Camogie Club which was delivered by EMT/First Responder Leesa Kennefic and First Responder Monica Campion. It was very informative and each and everyone there learned some great first Aid tips.

Waterford Come Good In Extra Time To Take Munster B Title

Waterford 0-09 Cork 0-07

Massive  Congratulations to Waterford Under 16 who beat a very strong Cork team on Sunday last in an epic battle which ended in a draw in normal time and extra time had to be played to decide the outcome.

The game was played in very tough conditions. Waterford opted to play with the twirling breeze in the first half. It was cork however who opened the scoring on the tenth minute with a pointed free. There were nerves and errors aplenty in the first half which both teams suffered from erratic shooting and missed frees.  Waterford backs were simply outstanding right throughout the first half leaving Waterford trailing by a point at half time 0-04 to 0-03

Cork came out all fired up and it took Waterford some time to settle. Alisha Flynn commanded the full back with great support from Mide Delaney and Sheena McGuickan.  Midway throughout the second half Waterford found themselves trailing by 3 points. Waterford however never gave up and fought to the bitter end.  Áine O’Neill scored a fantastic point in normal time and Aoife Fitzgerald levelling the game in injury time bringing the game to extra time.  

In extra time Waterford found a new gear and showed their superiority.  Waterford dominated the play particularly in second half of extra time. Aoife Fitzgerald was supreme on Frees. With some great passages of play from Roisin Kirwan and Aine O’Neill.  Waterford pointed twice to see them win on a score line of Waterford 0-09 and 0-07. 

Alisha Flynn was awarded player of the match.  Mide Delaney, Sheena McGuickan, Rachel Walsh, Sarah Maher and Sorcha Cantwell were all simply outstanding.  Captain Aoife Fitzgerald also deserves a special mention ending the game with a personal Tally of eight points.

Well done to all on a fantastic display.  It was hard fought victory!

Waterford: Elena Gallagher, Mide Delaney, Alisha Flynn, Sheena McGuickan, Rachel Walsh, Sarah Maher, Sorcha Cantwell, Rosie Ni Mhuiri, Aine O’Neill, Dara Fitzgerald, Alannah Jones, Roisin Kirwan, Ciara Sheehan, Aoife Fitzgerald, Anna Mai Drohan, Amy Coffey, Hannah Walsh, Rachel Jones, Mary Kate Prendergast, Hannah Leamy, Beth Gardner, Holly Ryan, Niamh Crowley, Natasha Dobbyn, Clodagh Hoctor, Helen Connolly, Clodagh Tutty, Caoimhe Ni Dhuibhir, Clodagh Curham, Kate Foley and Annie Quinn.

Senior Club League Result Round 1:

Gailltir 3-12  De la Salle 3-12

Lismore  0-10  Cappoquin 0-05

Tramore 1-05 St. Annes 3-10

An Rinn  6-21 Ferrybank 1-00

Munster Senior Championship

Waterford vs Cork

Date: Saturday 21^st of April

Time: 2.30PM

Venue: Modeligo GAA

Best of luck to the team and their management. Please come out and support the girls.

Dog Night Fundraiser

We would like to thank our dedicated supporters for coming out in force once more to make it a huge success that it was. Your support year in and year out is overwhelming and so much appreciated and we couldn’t do it without you. Particular mention to the under 14s and our Minor county players who participated in the Novelty race.  A big thank you to all our Volunteers and all our sponsors.

Waterford Camogie Office

Waterford Camogie office is opened every day Monday to Friday from 9am to 1PM. Our Office is located in Dungarvan Nissan.  If you have any queries or want to get in contact with us please contact Tanya on 086 8113531 or John Flood on 087 6684474.  You will also find us on Facebook and twitter.

Golf Classic

Thank you to Dungarvan Golf club and everybody who supported the event from golf teams to sponsors, to those who bought raffle tickets.

Results:

1^st 94 points: Neil Power, Eoin Bennett, Byran Kirwan and Tony Kirwan

2^nd 90 points: Evan Walshe, James Power, Craig Susdorf, Louis Walshe

3^rd 90 points: Mossie Walsh, Jack Elsted, Kevin Walsh, David Walsh

4^th 90 points: Dermot Walsh, Michael Morrissey, Paul Breen, JJ Hanley

Longest Drive (Men): John Reynolds

Longest Drive (women): Mandy O’Neill

Nearest the pin: Eoin Conway

UCD Player of the year

Congratulations to Karen McGrath of Ballymacarbry who was chosen as UCD Ladies footballer of the year last week at their annual awards. This is a well-deserved award for Karen as she is playing great football at the moment. Karen was also nominated for the WGPA player of the month in March. Well done Karen.

Seniors play Cavan in league semi final

Best of luck to our Senior team led by Pat O’Sullivan who will take on Cavan in the division 2 league semi final this Sunday, time and venue TBC.

Fundamentals Course

Reminder to all clubs about the upcoming Fundamentals Coaching Courses. If any club coaches are looking to attend please send Names and clubs details to development.waterfordlgfa@gmail.com

Course 1: 28^th April in Rainbow Hall Kilmacthomas from 09:30 to 4pm (All clubs on this date to advise coaches still can attend).

Course 2: Saturday 19^th May and location TBC (All clubs on this date to advise all coaches still can attend and still have space for 8 additional coaches).

 

Senior’s Begin With A Draw

U-14 Championship Round 1 : Portlaw 4-10 De La Salle 1-0.

Senior League Round 1: De La Salle 3-12 Gailltir 3-12 (a draw).

Fixtures:

Mon 16th April Gracedieu 7pm U-18 De La Salle v Tramore.

Tues 17th April Feile B Blitz Gracedieu, 6.15pm De La Salle v Brickeys, 7.30pm De La Salle v Lismore. 

Thurs 19th U-14 Championship Round 2 Gracedieu 7pm De La Salle v Modeligo.

Mon 23rd April U-18 Round 2 away v Portlaw.

Congratulations to the Waterford U-16 squad won recently won the Munster B Championship Final defeating Cork by 2 points after extra time. Our club girl Holly Ryan is a member of this squad. Result: Waterford 0-9 Cork 0-7.

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Waterford Seniors Top Division 2 in the league

Waterford Senior ladies made it six wins in a row as they overcame Tipperary in the final round of the division two league last Sunday in W.I.T. sports campus. Initially the game was to be played in Tipperary town but due to an unplayable pitch it was changed to the Waterford venue Sunday morning. The game was played on the astro turf pitch and as a result it was a very fast moving game. Waterford won the throw in and worked the ball immediately up the field and got their first point on the board by Maria Delahunty. Caoimhe Condon pulled one back for Tipperary not long afterwards. The Déise girls moved the ball well and continuously hassled the Tipperary girls not giving them an inch. Eimear Fennell found her way through the Tipperary defence and put the ball over the bar to give the Déise girls the lead once again. Katie Murray with her pace carried the ball up the field, weaving in and out through tackles and got a great point. Maria Delahunty got another point for the Déise to leave the score on Waterford 0-4 Tipperary 0-1. Aisling Moloney who was threatening for Tipperary all game got her first point of the match. Niamh Lonergan got another point for Tipperary to make it a one point game. It was after this score that the Déise girls took control of the game getting the next four points, the first from Geraldine Power, two from Eimear Fennell (one free) and the fourth by Lauren McGregor. This gave the Déise girls a 0-8 to 0-3 advantage. Tipperary got a free in front of the goal which was converted by Aisling Moloney but Maria Delahunty cancelled this out at the opposite end of the field with another well taken free. Katie Murray got another point on the board for herself as did Eimear Fennell. The Déise girls continued to put great pressure on Tipperary, they worked the ball up the field, finally getting into the hands of Maria Delahunty who put the ball through the goalies legs to get the first goal of the match. This left the score Waterford 1-11 to Tipperary 0-4. Tipperary weren’t going to give up and moved the ball to the other end of the pitch, Orla O Dwyer was left alone on the edge of the box and found the back of the net just before the half time whistle blew. The half time score was Waterford 1-11 Tipperary 1-4.

Waterford continued their great form from the first half getting four unanswered scores, two frees from Maria Delahunty, another point by Katie Murray and Lauren McGregor. Aisling Moloney put over a free for Tipperary to leave the score Waterford 1-15 Tipperary 1-5. Maria Delahunty got another point for Waterford as did substitute Kelly Ann Hogan. Mairead Morrissey found the back of the Déise goal after the ball hit the post and found her hands in the Waterford square. Aisling Moloney got Tipperary’s last score of the match with another point. The Ryan sister Sinéad and Michelle got the last two points of the match to leave the score Waterford 1-19 Tipperary 2-6. This was Tipperary’s first defeat since 2016. Waterford will play Cavan in the league semi final on the 22^nd April.

Waterford Team: Gráinne Kenneally, Aisling Mullaney, Megan Dunford, Kate McGrath, Michelle McGrath, Emma Murray, Mairead Wall, Karen McGrath, Katie Murray, Aoife Murray, Geraldine Power, Aileen Wall, Lauren McGregor, Eimear Fennell, Maria Delahunty.

Subs: Keeley Corbett Barry for Aisling Mullaney, Michelle Ryan for Geraldine Power, Sinéad Ryan for Eimear Fennell, Kelly Ann Hogan for Aileen Wall, Laura Cusack for Mairead Wall, Liz Devine for Lauren McGregor, Kate Hahessey for Aoife Murray

Scores: Maria Delahunty 1-6 (0-3 frees), Eimear Fennell 0-4 (0-1 free), Katie Murray 0-3, Lauren McGregor 0-2, Geraldine Power, Kelly Ann Hogan, Sinéad Ryan and Michelle Ryan 0-1 each

Waterford Ladies Football Golf Classic

The Waterford Ladies football Golf Classic which was due to take place Friday 6^th and Saturday 7^th April has been rescheduled for this weekend the 13^th and 14^th. Thank you to all those who have bought tickets for our raffle and who have sponsored team boxes.

Cúl Camps Coaches

Reminder that the deadline to apply for Cúl Camps Coaching positions is this Friday 13^th April. Download the application form on waterfordgaa.ie if interested.

Minors

Congratulations to our Minor team who defeated Clare 3-15 to 0-8 on Easter Monday. The Minors have now won their two championship matches.

Waterford Minor’s Lose out on All-Ireland Semi-Final Spot, but Go down Fighting in heart breaking Defeat to Clare.

Clare 1-11 Waterford 1-08

After a confidence boosting victory over Tipperary the previous weekend, Waterford were brought the three and a half hour long journey to Whitegate in north Clare to play the home side in a winner takes all match to decide who would qualify for an All-Ireland semi-final.

Waterford lined out with the same starting fifteen from the previous week. 

Both teams traded early opening points apiece with Waterford then racing into a 0-3 to 0-1 lead after eight minutes thanks to Kaeisha Tobin with two from frees. Waterford’s attacked looked sharp with the positive link up play coming to the fore.

There was a long break in play to follow however after midfield dynamo Keeley Corbett Barry was on the receiving end of a reckless tackle and requiring several minutes of treatment.  The never say die attitude of this Waterford team shone through however with Keeley continuing on and Waterford began to up the tempo of the game once more. Waterford’s Clodagh Carroll made a darting run through the Clare defence to drive the ball over the bar followed on by Sarah Lacey finishing off with a fine point of her own.  A big moment in the match arrived with minutes to go in the first half with Maggie Boylan making a powerful run from the corner and finding the net with a clinical finish.  Clare did respond with a point before half time to leave Waterford going in at the break with a deserved 1-6 to 0-5 lead.

In the second half Waterford came out and started quite sluggishly with Clare getting momentum behind them with four unanswered points to leave the sides level within the first five minutes of the restart. Waterford did respond with a solo run from Kaeisha Tobin to fire over the bar to put the away side back in front once more. 

One of the game defining moments arrived minutes later with a Waterford defender down with a head injury, while the referee decided to allow play to continue regardless, Clare broke through the space to finish to the net leaving Clare two points ahead.

In what was a typically bruising & physical game throughout, the intensity upped once more with both teams knowing a massive prize awaited the winner at the end with both sets of forwards starting to create more and more chances.  Maggie Boylan broke free of her defender once more taking a powerful shot at goal only for the Clare goalkeeper to pull off a massive save.  Waterford continued to make darting runs and threaten the Clare goal throughout with Annie Fitzgerald and Sarah Lacey but they could not find that final ball to bring the game back on their terms. 

Our final score of the game from a driving run from midfield from Keeley Corbett Barry to drive over the bar to bring the deficit back to one point.  With a lot of possession Waterford couldn’t find a way through and with Clare going down the other end finishing off two more unanswered points, Waterford couldn’t find a way back to lose out by three points on a score line of 1-11 to 1-08.  It is worth noting the immense work ethic, desire and skill level held by this young Waterford Minor team with huge progressions being made while competing at the A grade.

The year is not over for this group of players and up next for Waterford is to focus on the Munster Championship this summer.

Waterford Team: Megan Foran, Leah Sheridan, Shauna Fitzgerald, Aoife Hahessy, Hannah Flynn, Mary Kate Curran, Roisin Dunphy, Clara Griffin, Keeley Corbett Barry, Kaeisha Tobin, Ciara O Sullivan, Clodagh Carroll, Sarah Lacey, Maggie Boylan, Annie Fitzgerald

Subs: Aoife Fitzgerald for Maggie Boylan (2^nd Half)

Scorers: Kaiesha Tobin 0-05 (0-03f), Maggie Boylan 1-0, Sarah Lacey 0-01, Clodagh Carroll 0-01, Keeley Corbett Barry 0-01.

Clare Team: Rachel Daly, Chloe Neylon,  Roisin Minogue, Michelle Mescall, Susan Daly, Laoise Ryan, Caoimhe Kelly, Caoimhe Carmody, Robyn Conway, Aoife Power, Becky Foley, Lynda Daly, Siobhan Lenihan, Shauna Canny, Bridin Dinan

Feile

Feile for all Clubs will take place Thursday and Friday evening starting at 6PM. Best of luck to all involved.

Night at the Dogs

Waterford Camogie will hold their main Fundraiser on Saturday 14th at 7PM in Kilcohan Dog Track. Our featured race will our senior county Novelty race. This promises to be a fantastic night with all county players from all ages attending. Tickets cost €10 or a family ticket costs €20. Tickets can be purchased from your local camogie club or from a member of the county board. All pre sold tickets proceeds will go back into Waterford Camogie squad training fund. If there is any businesses that would like to support us by putting an ad into our dog programme please contact John Flood on (087) 668 4474 or Joe Cleary on (085) 174 1248

 

Déise Ladies book a spot in the league semi finals

Waterford 2-9 Armagh 2-8

Waterford’s senior team booked themselves a space in the Division two national league final after a great win over Armagh last Sunday. The Déise girls made the long trip to Armagh determined to travel home with the three points and that’s exactly what they done. Waterford had the dream start as they went 2-2 up before Armagh got a score on the board. Eimear Fennell who is having a great year started off the scoring with a point from a free in the first minute. Armagh’s Kelly Mallon got sin binned after just four minutes of play which left Armagh with just fourteen players for the next ten minutes. The Waterford girls took advantage of this as Lauren McGregor found the back of the net and not long after Michelle Ryan also got a goal for the Déise side. Maria Delahunty got a point from a placed ball to leave the sides 2-2 to no score after ten minutes. Fionnuala McKenna got Armagh’s first score as she pointed a free. Eimear Fennell got another point on the board for Waterford as did Geraldine Power. The score now stood at 2-4 to 0-1 in favour of Waterford. Armagh then began to come to life and got five unanswered scores, two of which were goals to leave the sides level on 2-4 apiece. Aimee Mackin got 1-2 while Kelly Mallon got a point and Aoife McCoy got the second goal. Geraldine Power got the last score of the first point which gave the Waterford Ladies a one point advantage going in at half time, leading 2-5 to 2-4.

Armagh started the better in the second half and got three unanswered points from Fionnuala McKenna, Aimee Mackin and Kelly Mallon. Sinéad Ryan scored a point for the Déise to bridge the gap to a single point. Aimee Mackin got another point on the board for Armagh before Sinéad Ryan who made a huge impact when introduced scored two more points for Waterford, one from a free, to make the score level once again. Armagh had another player sin binned with five minutes remaining. The final score of the game was to come from the boot of Eimear Fennell to give the Déise girls a one point victory and to head back to Waterford with the three points and a spot in the league semi final. Waterford have one more match this weekend before the semi finals. They will play Tipperary away, Tipperary are unbeaten in the league at present so this should be an interesting contest.

Waterford Team: Gráinne Kenneally, Rebecca Casey, Megan Dunford, Kate McGrath, Michelle McGrath, Emma Murray, Mairead Wall, Karen McGrath, Katie Murray, Aoife Murray, Geraldine Power, Maria Delahunty, Lauren McGregor, Eimear Fennell, Michelle Ryan

Subs: Aileen Wall for Michelle Ryan, Sinéad Ryan for Geraldine Power, Liz Devine for Maria Delahunty

Waterford scorers: Eimear Fennell 0-3, Sinéad Ryan 0-3 (0-1 free), Lauren McGregor and Michelle Ryan 1-0, Geraldine Power 0-2, Maria Delahunty 0-1 (free)

Minors win first round of Munster Championship

Our Minors had a great start to their Munster Championship defeating Limerick last Wednesday on a score line of 6-13 to 0-6. They played Clare in University College Limerick on Monday (no result at time of publishing).

Under 14’s lose out to Cork in Munster A semi final

Our Under 14’s played Cork in the Munster A semi final last Saturday in Ballinameela. They had a fantastic game but unfortunately lost out in the end on a score line of Cork 2-8, Waterford 2-4. Well done to all the girls involved and their management team of Sean Foley, Nicky Sheehan and Shirley Sheridan.

Waterford Panel: Neasa Keevers, Rachel Horsom, Shauna Parker, Molly Kate Hearne, Keera Curran, Gretta Nugent, Ailis O Meara, Eve Power, Ellen Boylan, Maeve Sheridan, Eimear Quirke, Claire Walsh, Emma Hickey, Alannah O’Sullivan, Emma Power, Lauren Brennan, Alana McGrath, Alannah McNulty, Anna Hickey, Aoibhe Kirwan, Aoibhin O’Grady, Aoife Hartley, Caoimhe Reynolds, Cliodhna Roche, Katie O’Callaghan, Lily Gough, Megan O’Grady, Niamh Kennedy, Sarah O’Brien, Shima LAnigan, Ailbhe McCann, Alex Millea, Brid McMagh, Lia Cunningham.

Golf Classic

Waterford Ladies Football Training fund golf classic will take place this Friday 6^th and Saturday 7^th April in Dungarvan Golf Club. All support is greatly appreciated.