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Juvenile Board Grading Meeting
Jan 26th
Cumann Camogaiochta na nOg Corcaigh would like to wish all officers and club members a Happy 2012.
Each secretary has been sent an entry form for Cumann Camogaiochta na nOg, Corcaigh 2012 competitions. It has been sent to the Club e-mail address. This form must be completed and return to Tina Sheehan no later than 6th February, 2012.
The Grading Meeting will take place on Thursday 23rd February, 2012 at 7.30pm in Silversprings Hotel
Finally, please forward any changes of your club secretary name and address & telephone number by email as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Inter County Fixtures 2012
Jan 24th
Inter County Fixtures For 2012
| Date | Grade | Fixture | Venue |
| 25th Feb | Minor Champ | Cork V Limerick | Cork |
| 26th Feb | Senior League
Inter League |
Cork V Kilkenny
Cork V Kilkenny |
Cork
Cork |
| 3rd March | Minor Champ | Round 2 | |
| 11th March | Senior League
Inter League |
Cork V Galway
Cork V Meath |
Limerick
Meath |
| 18th March | Inter League | Cork V Tipperary | Cork |
| 25th March | Senior League | Cork v Tipperary | Castle Road |
| 1st April | Inter League | Cork V Down | Halfway |
| 7th April | Minor Champ | All Ireland Semi Finals | |
| 8th April | Senior League | Cork V Offaly | Offaly |
| 21st April | Minor Champ | All Ireland Final | |
| 22nd April | Senior League | League playoff if necessary | |
| 29th April | Senior League
Inter League |
League Semi Finals
Playoff if necessary |
|
| 6th May | Senior League
Inter League |
League Final
League Final |
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| 23rd June | Senior Champ | Cork V Clare | Clare |
| 24th June | U16 A Champ | Cork V Limerick | Cork |
| 30th June | Senior Champ
Inter Champ |
Cork V Wexford
Cork V Wexford |
Wexford
Wexford |
| 1st July | U16 A Champ | Cork V Kilkenny | Kilkenny |
| 7th July | Senior Champ
Inter Champ |
Cork V Offaly
Cork V Galway |
Cork
Clare |
| 8th July | U16A Champ
U16B Champ |
Cork V Tipperary
Cork V Waterford |
Cork
Cork |
| 14th July | Senior Champ
Inter Champ |
Cork V Kilkenny
Cork V Kilkenny |
Cork
Cork |
| 15th July | U16B Champ | Cork V Wexford | Wexford |
| 21st July | Senior Champ | Champ playoffs | |
| 22nd July | U16A Champ
U16 B Champ |
Semi Finals
Cork V Antrim |
Halfway |
| 28th July | Senior Champ
Inter Champ |
Champ Quarter Final Qualifiers
Cork V Tipperary |
Tipperary |
| 4th August | Senior Champ | Quarter Finals | |
| 5th August | U16A Champ
U16B Champ |
All Ireland Final
All Ireland Semi Finals |
|
| 18th August | Senior Champ | All Ireland Semi Finals | |
| 25th August | Inter Champ | All Ireland Semi Finals | |
| 26th August | U16B Champ | All Ireland Final | |
| 1st Sept | Senior Champ
Inter Champ |
All Ireland Semi Final Replay
All Ireland Semi Final Replay |
|
| 16th Sept | Senior Champ
Inter Champ |
All Ireland Final
All Ireland Final |
|
| 7th October | Senior Champ
Inter Champ |
All Ireland Final Replay
All Ireland Final Replay |
|
Club Notes 21st Jan 2012
Jan 23rd
CLUBS
BALLINCOLLIG
We would like to welcome back our players/mentors after the long earned rest over Christmas and the New Year. Indoor Training has started back last week for the following Age groups, Under10 Training in Ballincollig Community School. It was great to see such an enthusiastic bunch of girls back at training last Friday night. Mossy and the mentors got this great group of girls going again after the Christmas break. Indoor training will continue every Friday night from 8pm to 9PM for the next five weeks. It’s going to be a busy, eventful and fun year for all the girls in the Under10 squad this year.
The Under 12’s are training in Ballincollig Community School on Friday’s 6pm to 7pm with Frank and Linda, the Under 14’s in Ballincollig Community School Friday’s 7pm to 8pm with Philip and Laura, Please note change of day and venue.
JUNIOR B
This group got back last Friday in Farranferris where we have arranged gym facilities for the next eight weeks and we are looking forward to seeing the panel back together. Cost of Sessions is €25 each. The juniors came very close last year in reaching two County Semi Finals and a Munster League Final but that is now in the past so we are off to a new season, a new training agenda and we are looking forward getting back on field of play. Mentors with the junior team are Kieran Ryan, Linda Dorgan and Mairead Donovan.
UNDER 18
The mentors met the players and parents on Monday 9th January and went through the upcoming training programme, their expectations and hopes for the panel. This year the girls will revert to training with the junior panel and one day a week for the present will be joined by the Under 16 girls interested in playing minor. The panel is very tight with only 14 girls between the ages of 17 and 18 however, with the talent available from the Under 16 panel and a lot of hard work and a good attitude to training we are looking forward to the coming year. These girls started indoor training in FARRANFERRIS on Wednesday 18th January and the cost of session is €25.00 per head.
Mentors: Kieran Ryan, Mairead Donovan and Claire Donovan.
Senior
Our senior panel is also back training every Sunday morning, bright and early 9.30am for fitness and preparation for upcoming tournament to be held the end of February.
Mentors are Dave Collins, Gareth Irish, Pat Murphy, and Martin Sisk.
The following are the officers of the club elected at our recent agm Chairperson Finbarr Bradley, Vice Chairperson Eileen Murphy, Secretary Breda Barry, Registrar Linda Lenihan, Treasurer Noreen O’Regan, Treasurer Mary O’Sullivan, PRO Michelle Hennigan, Welfare Officer Bridie Mai Ni Chathasaigh, Equipment Officer John Mc Evoy Under 12 Development Officer Brendan Butler.
Mairead Donovan thanked everyone for their support to the Club and herself as an officer over the past twenty plus years. She said the Club over the last number of years has grown and developed beyond many people’s dreams and today we are competing at
Senior Junior B, Minor, Under 16, Under 14, Under 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 / 8 while we also
We also compete in Muskerry at Under 15 / Under 13 and under 11.Our club is represented by club players on all the County teams and we have representatives on the Juvenile and Senior Boards. the club are very proud of all our players from Under 6 to adult, we appreciate the time they give to Camogie with training, matches, social activities and fundraising events. We are extremely fortunate with the mentors involved in the many teams the hours of work both on and off the field is evident on how well all the teams are prepared for their competitions and under age blitzes. Mairead said she could not thank them enough for their efforts, hard work and passion for the Club. She said that it has been an honour to work with officers and committee members and that each officer brings a special gift to the committee and all work very hard behind the scenes which enable the club to function so efficiently. She thanked our Club sponsor the Down Family of Downs Supervalu who have been with us for the past 10 years and we look forward to many more years she thanked the parents for their never ending support and the people of Ballincollig for your financial support of our various fundraising ventures over the years. A big thanks went to our fantastic players who continue to play camogie and give us many enjoyable days at matches.
CLONAKILTY
We will hold our club AGM on Tuesday next January 24th at 8pm sharp in Ahamilla, everybody welcome to attend.
BLACKROCK
We hope that everyone had a great Christmas and New Year a big thank you to everyone who helped with bag-packing before Christmas. Thank to all those who attended our recent A.G.M. it is great to have a few new people on our committee and our training sessions are now starting up again. The Primary section are back training indoors since yesterday 20th January girls born 2004/2005/2006 train at 6pm-7pm, girls born 2003 train at 7pm-8pm and girls born 2002 train at 8pm-9pm. The Under 12 and Under 14′s will be training on Wednesday’s at 6pm to7pm. The Under15 and Under 16′s will train Wednesday’s at 3.30pm to 4.30pm and on Saturday’s the Under15, Under 16 and Under 18′s will be training 6pm to7pm. As soon as the days get brighter all teams will begin outdoor training, the very best of luck to all of our Teams for 2012.
ENNISKEANE
Happy New Year to all our players, mentors and supporters, we hope you and yours have a happy and prosperous 2012 and we look forward to your continuing support in the season ahead. Many thanks to all those that helped at the bag-pack before Christmas we raised €650 which will go to great use in preparing for the coming season. Without the constant hard work of our volunteers we would not be able to provide all the equipment needed for the girls and your giving of your time is much appreciated.
GLEN ROVERS
All systems go in the week gone by as our younger brigade got the clubs season up and running as they returned to training on Tuesday last It was great to see big numbers present and we welcome especially the parents who having completed their six weeks coaching programme before Christmas were down eager and willing to help out and we are look forward to another few new faces attending tomorrow Sunday.
Our under 13 and 14 squads were also back into the action this week as Sonya Mary and Trevor got them up and running for another busy season ahead.
On Monday next senior junior minor and under 16 will return to the training ground at 6-30pm and again on Wednesday when the sessions will be held in the hall at 6-30pm , we look forward to seeing everybody back and indeed any new or old faces who wish to attend are most welcome at all sessions.
We will hold our agm tomorrow Sunday at the club at 5-30pm and everybody is welcome to attend.
County Board Meeting
Jan 23rd
the first county board meeting of the year will take place on Monday February 6th 2012 in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 9pm . Clubs are reminded have delegates present.
Happy New Year
Dec 30th
A Very Happy New Year to all our clubs players, mentors and families. Thanks to all our sponsors and friends and to all who supported Cork Camogie in 2011.
We look forward to the 2012 playing season ahead and wish everybody the best of luck as we set out on what we hope will be a great sporting year.
Awards For Cork Camogie Clubs
Dec 28th
Congratulations to Douglas Camogie Club who were named as December award winners of the International Airport Hotel Award in Association with Gerald Mc Carthy Trophies. Congratulations also to Jennifer Hosford Glen Rovers who was named as Gresham Metropole Hotel Young Sports Star for the month of November in Association with John Buckley Sports. Well done also to Na Pairsaigh Junior B team who were the Ambassador Hotel Northside Award winners for October.
Earlier in the year camogie winners were also to the fore as Margaret Noelle O Sullivan Inniscarra was chosen as the March winner of the Rochestown Park Hotel Award in association with 96/103fm. Ballinhassigs Eimear O Sullivan was Evening Echo Ladies award winner for the month of October in associattion with Newbridge SilverWear.
Congratulations to all the award winners and a big word of thanks to the sponsors without whom these awards would not be possible.
Voleenteer of the Year Award
Dec 19th
An Cumann Camógaíochta Camogie “Volunteer of the Year Award” 2011 The Cork County Board is seeking nominations from clubs for “Volunteer of the Year” for the season 2011. This new award is being made in order to acknowledge the huge effort put in by many people in all clubs within the county during the year. An overall winner will be selected and honoured by the County Board. The Award Winners from each County will also be honored at a special lunch in Croke Park on All Ireland Club Final day on the 4th of March 2012. Nomination form should be returned to the County Board Secretary ;- Sheila Golden, Gurrane, Donoughmore, Co Cork on or before Friday 13th January, 2012 ————————————————————————————————————— Club Nomination Form A. Name of Nominating Club____________________________________ B. Name of Person being nominated for County Volunteering Award: ____________________________________________________ C. Category/Categories under which person is being nominated: Please tick (A nomination may be in more than one category) D. Title /Nominee’s role in the Club____________________________________ E Describe the role of the nominee within the club (e.g. Tasks undertaken; level of commitment; relevant training, etc) F. Describe the impact that the nominee’s work has on the club/county. G. Any Other Information that you feel is necessary to support this nomination: Nominating Club: _______________________________________________________ Signed An Rúnaí ________________________________________________________ (If the nomination is not being completed electronically, please attach the required information with this form when submitting to County Board Secretary)
A Game of Our Own Camogie’s Story Officially Launched
Dec 16th
President of the Camogie Association Joan O’Flynn officially launched A Game of Our Own Camogie’s Story at an event attended by a glittering array of stars from camogie, GAA and general sports at Croke Park . Written by Mary Moran, A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story charts the development of the Association from its foundation in 1904 through to the present day. It contains a rich array of photographs and fantastic archival material, stretching back over many decades. RTÉ broadcaster Marty Morrissey acted as the official master of ceremonies. Speakers on the night included author Mary Moran; Cork Camogie star and Team of the Century recipient Pat Moloney Lenihan as well as Kate Kelly, a member of current All Ireland champions Wexford and the holder of five All Star Awards. Speaking at the launch President of the Camogie Association Joan O’Flynn: “When the Camogie Association was founded there were many challenges facing women, let alone women in sport. Our pioneering founders turned challenges into opportunities and were the first to establish a women’s Gaelic game. The publication of A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story documents, for the first time, a distinctive and national narrative of the players, teams and games that have absorbed generations. The production of a book like A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story shows how much was achieved through the amazing and unstinting work of volunteers. Our more recent history shows how much more that voluntary effort can achieve when it is supported by public policy including direct funding from the statutory authorities. In the last decade, we have gone from strength to strength and government funding from the Irish Sports Council and Sport NI as well as commercial funding has been vital. It is crucial that such investment continues in order to allow more women to participate, and to reach the highest possible standards in camogie.” A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story can be purchased by contacting the Camogie Association on 01 865 8651.
Cork Managers Announced
Dec 6th
Paudie Murray has been announced as Manager of the Cork Senior team for the Season ahead, his appointment was ratified at county convention and he will be joined by a representative from county senior champions douglas plus one other to be selected.
Shirley Moloney Courcey Rovers will be at the helm as the minor team make a bid for honours and she is joined by Ann Marie Healy Clougdhuv, Terry Mc Mahon Inniscarra and Paddy Corkery Eire Og.
John Cronin makes a return to Inter county managment at under 16 A level where in the past he enjoyed huge success and he is joined by Ger Sheehan Douglas and John Moloney the representative from county under 16 A champions Newtownshandrum.
The intermediate and Junior selection committees will be announced shortly.
Club Notes- Dec 3rd ’11
Dec 6th
CLUBS
BALLINORA
The final of the Muskerry Under15 B league was played in Cork Camogie Grounds, Castle Road on Saturday last. After a long season both teams were involved in a final which was marked by a great display of skilful camogie. We were first on the scoreboard with a point from corner forward Judy Murphy. Blarney replied with a long range goal from centre forward Ali O’ Shea however we were quick to respond with two well taken points from Lauren Walsh and Siobhan O Reagan. Playing with a stiff breeze to our backs we extended the lead with two goals from Karen Lane and another point from Lauren Walsh.
After the interval Blarney tried hard to get on terms and they had great displays from Ciara Costello, Megan Hartnett in the back line. Sarah Martin at centre field also played well. However we continued to build on our first half lead with further goals from Karen Lane, Judy Murphy and Siobhan O’ Reagan. We were also well able to take points with midfielder Abbey Murphy working hard, Blarney goalkeeper Emily Barrett brought off a number of great saves to inspire her side to further efforts. However we were not to be denied and with goalkeeper Lauren O Hora and a defence which was strong and resolute we were comfortable winners.
Scorers: Karen Lane 4 – 1, Lauren Walsh O – 4, Judy Murphy 1 – 1, Siobhan O Reagan 3 – 2, Aine Fitzgerald 0 – 1.
Team : L. O Hora, N. Hogan, H. O Mahony, K. Ni a Bháird, K. O Shea, Jennifer Sorenson, Julie Poland, Abbey Murphy (c), Aoife Nic a Bháird, Siobhan O Reagan, Aine Fitzgerald, Lauren Walsh, Judy Murphy, Karen Lane, G. Dineen.
Sub: N. Burns for K. Nic a Bháird.
GLEN ROVERS
The wind down to the festive season is well under way as players and mentors look forward to a well deserved and hard earned rest and relaxation. Our younger brigade continues their Sunday and Tuesday morning sessions for the nest three weeks at the usual times of Sunday at 11.45am and Tuesday at 5.45pm and again new members are very welcome.
BAG PACK
Our Christmas bag pack takes place this weekend in Dunnes Ballyvolane and we remind everybody of their times which they have been texed about.
Our hurling club chairman Mick Hackett is looking for volunteers to help sell the Christmas Draw tickets in Blackpool on Sunday if anybody if available for an hour please contact Mick.
MEDAL PRESENTATION
On Friday next December 9th we will honour our Under15, 16s and under 14s teams with a medal presentation and function at the club, starting at 8pm. Medals will be presented to the players by our own Sandie Fitzgibbon and this will be followed by refreshments and entertainment, we hope to see a big turn out to honour the girls who have done so well this year. In the weeks ahead we will also have some more good news on the under age front but this will be after December 20th when the official announcement is made.
CONGRATULATIONS
Well done to Nicole O Brien who was the recipient of a sports bursar on Wednesday night last at the CIT awards night, well done Nicole.
DOUGLAS
Playing in our second Munster final in four years we faced our old rivals Drum-Inch from Tipperary in Bansha. Following two days of heavy rain the pitch was very heavy but thankfully the day itself was very pleasant. We started brightly with a point by Clare Shine after some good work by Pamelia Mackey. However Drum hit back with a goal and point in quick succession before we got into our stride with Katrina Mackey getting five point and Julia White getting one. Drum got two more goals and two points to go in five points up the last goal coming on the stroke of half time. In defence Emma Jordan and Sinead Duggan were putting in a great effort while Emma Kavanagh and Julia White were others to catch the eye.
The second half was just under way when Aine O’ Donovan got a great goal and Clare Shine got a point leaving just one between the sides. Drum picked off two more points before we had a purple patch scoring five points to two from Drum, our scores coming from Clare Shine, Amanda O Regan, Julia White and two from frees by Katrina Mackey. During this period following a great build up by Aine O’ Donovan Katrina Mackey was denied a certain goal when the keeper made a great save. We were now one point up with five minutes to go. However Drum score a further two goals and two points and we only managed a goal by Rachel O Sullivan on the stroke of full time to leave Drum four point to the good at the final whistle.
And so this brought a highly successful year to an end. Four trophies is not a bad haul, Senior County champions and senior league champions, Munster Summer league and Ballincollig tournament. All the girls can be very proud of their achievements as we take a well earned break.
