Cork Camogie

CLUBS

SARSFIELDS

INTERMEDIATE

We qualified for the league semi-final against Tracton by virtue of three solid victories over Buttevant, Carrigaline and Bishopstown. Tracton opting to play with the strong wind built up a 1-5 to 0-1 lead at half time. We conceded an early goal and it was catch up after that with Tracton pulling away to win deservedly 3-7 to 1-4.

UNDER 18

Our First outing proved a very successful one against Youghal, winning 3-9 to 0-6, especially as it excluded our leaving cert tied students.  Lucy Allen was in top form finishing with 3-3, Katie Walsh 1-1, Alannah O’Kelly Lynch 0-2 and Ciara Tobin scoring three well executed points.

Team:  Chloe Casey, Elaine Connolly, Lauren Casserly, Audrey Byrne, Ellen Murphy, Chloe Aherne, Ciara Cashman, Emma Casey, Katie Walsh, Alannah O’Kelly Lynch, Shannon Croker, Lucy Allen, Ciara Tobin, Rebecca Hyde, Ciara Mullane, Jennifer Murphy.

UNDER 16A

Our U16As have recorded victories over Inniscarra, Douglas and Valley Rovers in the league to date which leaves us comfortable approaching the Junior Cert break. Remaining games are against Killeagh and   Newtownshandrum.

UNDER16C

Ciara Tobin, Hollie Herlihy, Rebekah Hyde, Jessica Long and Amy O’Lehan all showed leadership in their impressive first league outing against the Barrs.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Chloe Casey who successfully made the Cork Under 16A panel. Chloe has proven invaluable to the club wearing the No.1 jersey in many grades.

UNDER 14A:

 Both of our first two competitive outings were played in miserable weather conditions but in each case we came away with satisfactory results over Courcey Rovers and Ballinhassig. We’ll be battling it out in Div 1 of the Feile Qualifying Blitz with Aghabullogue, Ballyhea and Eire Og in Coachford on Sunday, 13^th May.

UNDER 14C

We lost decisively to the Barrs in the first game but we should be some bit stronger for remaining fixtures.

CORK U14 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD:  

Congratulations to Michelle Barry, Lucy Kelly and Meabh Mullins who successfully came through various trials to be selected for the Cork under 14 Development Squad.

On the primary school squads, Ruth McCarthy, Niamh Power, Jane McAllen and Clare Mullins were all successful.

UNDER 12s:

 We have participated in three Go Games Cluster blitzes in Cobh, Dungourney and Rathcormac, superb talent is emerging from this spirited bunch.

Panel:  Lucy Cashman, Amy Costello, Kerrie Keane, Edel Kelleher, Jade Lagrue,   Becky O’Driscoll, Aoife O’Callaghan, Sally O’Mahony, Megan Smith, Ellen Twomey, Ellie Twomey, Ava Walsh, Aoife Robertson, Kate Buckley, Melanie Dooley, Elizabeth Guinnane, Ciara Higgins, Fiona McCann, Ally McCarthy, Clare Mullins, Kellie Mahon  Martha Moynihan. Well done also to Molly Lynch, Sophie Barry, Becky Morgan, and Sarah O’Callaghan.

UNDER 9S/UNDER 10S:

We hosted St .Fanahan’s in a Go Games challenge over Easter   and the girls accounted for themselves brilliantly. Skills are very impressive, On Sat 21^st Fanahan’s returned the compliment by inviting us to their Blitz with Ballincollig and Castlelyons. We sent an Under 9 and Under 10 team and reports suggest they had a great day in every way.

Check out the camogie section of the Sars website www.sarsfields.ie for latest news, fixtures/results.

NA PIARSAIGH

JUNIOR

Our junior team have two wins from three games the most recent win was against Watergrasshill on a score line of 3-8 to 1-4. Scorers were Orla Bourke, Danielle Moynihan, Liz Clifford and Christine Mc Carthy. The league will recommence after the exams from June 22^nd.

UNDER 18S

Our first outing in Under18 league we gave a good performance against a very strong Carrigaline team but unfortunately the home team ran out winners in the end.

UNDER14S

Two league games have now been played with a win and a loss recorded. Against Charleville we put up in a spirited performance we were a point up at half time 3-2 to 3-1 but we upped the pace and ran out winners 8-5 to 3-1. Scores on the night came from Sinead Simpson, Katie Murphy, Eimear Guest, Shauna Bell, Holly Fitton and Emma Buckley.  Preparations are currently underway for the Feile Blitz on Sunday May 13^th where we are hosting Banteer, Ballinascarthy and St Catherines. Registration is 11am.

NOREEN KENT SKILLS COMPETITION

On Saturday May 12^th our annual Noreen Kent competition takes place  with the winner and first place runner up going on to represent  the club  the Cork Feile Skills competition which is being held on May 16^th in Castle Road.

UNDERAGE/ GO GAMES

All three Under12 blitz days have now been completed and we are awaiting the league fixtures. We are also entering Under10 and Under8 teams to this competition so another busy few weeks lay ahead. Further details will be given in the coming weeks. 

Congratulations to Erin Mc Elhinney and Vanessa O’Connor who are on the Cork Under16B panel for the Munster Final today.

ST FINBARRS

Our street league camogie section continues training every Saturday 11.45-1pm

 Recently we took a bus to Crosshaven where we were hosted by Crosshaven camogie club. This was a fantastic morning’s camogie where lots of fun was had. Thanks to Collette O’Connor and her committee for the great welcome.

Today our under 8s are away to Ballincollig and our Under 10s have a blitz in Ballincollig all other street league teams will be training as normal. New members welcome.

DOUGLAS

UNDER14

Eire Og opened the scoring early in this league clash but we settled with an Eimear Casserly point, Ruth O’Halloran and Jill Donegan were strong in the middle,

goals from Denise Harrington and Eimear Cummins saw us lead at the break by a point. Both teams displayed great skill and we added three points from Niamh Ni Chuanachain and Ruth O’Halloran, our backs again were very strong with Aine Buckley and Ciara Carroll in excellent form while Megan Daly made some great saves in goal. Substitute Amey Hartnett was very strong as the game finished level on a score line of 2-4 to 2-4each, well done to everybody.  

UNDER 14 C

 We met st Finbarr’s  where we were unlucky going in at half time a goal down, we started the second half strong and leveled  the game.  The Barr’s upped their game and finished the stronger to kill off the game. Our Second game was against Clonakilty and again this was another close game with nothing between the teams. Niamh in goal was outstanding and cleared a lot of ball with the help of Aine who again was brilliant on the day. With only a point between us at half time it could have went either way. Amey Harnett was rock solid in centre back, Clon scored some fine points to pull away but we then got back into the game with a very good work goal but alas we left it too late and lost out.  Well done to all on the day a really good game of Camogie by both teams.

Don’t forget the “Take Me out Night “fundraising for your Camogie club is on 11^th May in the Douglas GAA hall at 9pm. A great night assured. All support welcomed.

WATERGRASHILL

JUNIOR

We travelled to Na Piarsaigh to play the home side  in the league  and  both sides were evenly matched with two points each. The home side got a quick goal to put them ahead half way through the first half. We were creating chances up front. Louise O Reilly and Diana Kelleher got two points from play to narrow the gap but before the half time whistle Na Piarsaigh  added a point to let us trailingn at half time by a goal1-4 to 0-4. Na Piarsaigh dominated  the second half scoring two goals and  four points, we didn’t drop the heads and  Colette O Donoghue found the back of the net scoring a great goal. We  hurled well and kept creating scoring opportunities troughout the game but just failed to capitalise, the final score was 3-8 to 1-04 in Na Piarsaighs favour.

Scorers: Diana Kelleher 0-3, Louise O’ Reilly 0-1, Colette O’ Donoghue 1-0

Team: Liz O Neill; Laura Barry, Lydia Bracken, Catherine O’Connell; Edel Murphy, Mary Dorgan, Niamh Mulholland; Michelle Buckley, Mairead Kennedy; Catherine Fouhy, Colette O Donoghue, Aisling Murray; Diana Kelleher, Louise O Reilly, Rachel Carey.

Sub:Lynn O’Leary for Rachel Carey.

FUNDRAISING

We are holding a Fundraising Table Quiz on Friday 11th May in O’ Mahonys Bar. Starting at 9.30pm. Table of 4 is €40. we will also hold a Raffle  and Spot Prizes on the night. We will also be doing the draw for Westlife tickets on the night. Lines for this can be purchased for €2 from any member of the club. Please support .

BALLINCOLLIG

Our Under10’s took a day off training recently but it wasn’t all rest as the girls decided it was time to do something for the community and so they joined forces with those hard working people in the Ballincollig Tidy Towns group to help clean up the main street and surrounding areas between Quish’s Super Value and the Topaz garage at the East Gate. This was organised as part of part of National Spring Clean 2012. About twenty girls and some parents turned up on the morning to help tidy the town. Each girl got their own picker and rubbish bag and proceeded to fill them as quickly as possible. Everyone enjoyed the hour though it flew and all involved were well pleased with their mornings work. Tom Butler from the Tidy Towns was delighted to see such a pleasant bunch of girls helping out and rewarded them all with a few goodies at the end of the morning.

MOSSIE’S MARATHON

Our under 10 trainer Mossie O’Sullivan has bravely volunteered to run the Cork City Marathon to raise funds for Ballincollig Camogie Club. For all parents and friends of the club, please make sure to support Mossie and the club by buying lines from our Camogie girls. The money is needed by the club to provide the fantastic facilities that the girls use, so all donations are needed to make sure the club can continue to provide the best for the girls. Everyone buying a line can enter their guess for how long it takes Mossie to complete the Marathon, and the nearest guess to his actual time wins €200. This is Mossie’s first marathon and he “claims” to have run a 10km race in 50 minutes and 27 seconds. Remember when guessing his time that the marathon is just over 40km (and his 10km time is not confirmed by the Olympic Council of Ireland and is based on his faulty stopwatch).

KILLEAGH

Under 8, 10 and 12 training continues every Tuesday evening in Killeagh field with great numbers attending.  It is great to see such interest among the young girls of our parish. 

UNDER 12

A very cold Sunday saw eleven brave souls partake in the last of our Under12 Go Games cluster blitzes.  We played three games against Sars, Cobh and Bride Rovers.  All games saw an improvement in our picking, striking off left and right and the girls displayed great heart.  Well done to all Megan Murphy, Aoife O’Neill, Grainne Landers, Rose Goggin, Aoife Treacy, Amy Kearney, Rachel Maloney, Rachel Treacy, Orla Cowhig Aine O’Driscoll and Saoirse Burns.  Thanks to Bride Rovers for a well run sporting event. Training Tuesday at 6.30pm

UNDER14S

We travelled to Cloughduv for the second last of our league games; throughout the campaign John and Trisha have given all girls a chance to show their skills.  We were under pressure from the start but our backs worked tirelessly keeping out some sure scores.  Chloe Sigerson worked tirelessly at centre back and a number of girls Cleeva Motherway, Neasa Daly, Kate McCarthy, and Clodagh Tyrrell playing in new positions displayed great experience and skill.  We were beaten on a score line of 3-6 to 1-5 but as a team we are getting stronger.  Well done please keep up the training Tuesday at 6.30pm. Feile is Sunday May 13th.

UNDER 16s

We took on Newtownshandrum in our third league game; Hannah Looney opened our scoring with a goal this was quickly followed by another goal from Ciara O’Connor. Hannah had her first point of the night and goal number three just seemed to pass the goalkeeper with the help of everybody. Newtownshandrum came more in to the game and scored a goal and a point. Ciara Motherway brought off a few saves to prevent Newtown going further ahead. Some great balls were being passed in to the centre by Gill Butler and finished to the net by Hannah Looney. The half time score read 5-2 to 1-3 in favour of Killeagh.

The second half saw Killeagh take complete control of the game and great scores came from Ciara O’Connor, Aileen Daly, Hannah Looney, Leah McEvoy and Chloe Sigerson, well done girls.

UNDER 18s

Our Under 18 team made the long journey to Newtownshandrum on Sunday evening. In horrific bad weather conditions it was great to have a win under their belt to shorten the road home. The final score of 3-5 to1-7 was a credit to the team and all involved, a big thank you to the parents who drove, the hospitality of the Newtown club was also very much appreciated on such a bad night. We play Douglas at home on Wednesday 7-15pm so do try and come down and support.

Well Done to Ellen Benaim who is part of the Cork U16B panel that is playing the Munster final in Waterford this evening.

The Club would like to offer its sympathy to the Tyrell family in the recent death of Mark’s dad.

BUSTER NIGHT

Make sure you put Friday June 1st in to your diary for the Annual Buster night at Youghal Greyhound track. Tickets are €20 per family, we have a wonderful facility at Pairc Ui Cheinneide and so it is in the interest of all those who use it to support this fundraiser.

VALLEY ROVERS

Junior B League
we travelled to play Glen Rovers in our latest Junior B league match. We very much depleted in numbers with only twelve players but still completed the fixture. Although defeated by the home side, we showed great resilience and heart throughout the game making our opponents work for every score. Our final league game is at home to St. Vincents, date TBC.
Team: Bernie Shiels, Meg O’sullivan, Claire Ryan, Nancy O’Driscoll, Mary Crowley, Marie Forde, Caroline O’Riordan, Orlagh Ryan, Aine Coughlan, Eileen Foley, Aisling Glavin, Elaine Forde.

U16 LEAGUE
We played  Sarsfields in the  Under16 A league having already picked up four points with wins over Inniscarra and Killeagh, however the home side were stronger and came away victorious on a score line of 3-8 to 1-6.

Panel: Sarah Murphy, Niamh Lordan, Aoibheann Harte, Megan O’Brien, Jennifer Murphy, Leona Murphy, Michelle Cottrell, Eimear Cummins, Lisa Lynch, Emily Palmer, Maryellen Sweetnam, Rachel O’Sullivan, Katie Lynch, Ciara Richardson Cathy O’Donovan, Aileen Cremin, Laura Brew

UNDER 12 GO-GAMES
We  travelled to Ballygarvan, to play Under12 Go Games against Ballygarvan, Ballinhassig and Crosshaven. The emphasis in these games is on participation and developing skills. Well done to all.
Panel: Danielle Murphy, Isobel Lordan, Aoife O’Brien, Kate O’Driscoll, Kate O’Halloran, Roisin O’Donovan, Adi O’Sullivan, Cathy Lynch, Andrea O’Brien, Rebecca Murphy, Sarah Lynch, Carol Cremin, Olivia Hayes
FIXTURES

Cork Feile Blitz Sunday May 13th in Brinny at 12pm

GLEN ROVERS

SENIOR

Our senior team played out a draw with Newcestown in the senior league on Sunday last. In a game that was evenly matched in the opening half we went four points in arrears only to come back to go a point ahead but a late pointed free ensured share of the spoils for Newcestown. As both teams ended the league campaign on even points we must meet again and it off to Newcestown on Friday next May 11^th for a 8pm throw in with the winners lining out in the semi final  on Sunday 13th.  Training Bank holiday Monday at 6.30pm 

JUNIOR

Our junior team got their league campaign off to a good start with a victory over Valley Rovers on Friday last; we hope to get another league game in before the break for exams. Training Bank holiday Monday at 6.30pm 

UNDER 14

We continued out under 14B league campaign when we hosted Carrigtwohill at the Glen Field and our girls turned in an impressive display to run out winners, well done to everybody. Next game is Tuesday next May 8^th away to Buttevant, players to meet at club at 5.30pm for bus. Feile Na NGael is on May 13^th and we are off to Mallow where we will meet Ballinhassig, Mallow and Ballygarvan. Under 14 team will be training bank holiday Monday usual time of 6pm 

UNDER 16

We play Eire Og on Wednesday next in the Glen Field players will be notified of training on Bank holiday Monday usual time of 6pm. 

UNDER 12

Our under 12 enjoyed another their third Go games cluster blitz last weekend in Blackrock, thanks to the host club and to all the parents and everybody who helped out.  The girls now look forward to the leagues starting soon as do our under 10 team whoa re also entering same. 

MINOR

Our minor team must surely be the most un luckiest group of players as yet another fixture fell to the torrential rain on Tuesday last, this is the third time this has happened them. We will have a game on Tuesday against either Inniscarra or Douglas; arrangements will be made at training on Monday.

BEST WISHES

It’s a busy weekend for Cork team and we wish the very best of luck to all our girls and indeed boys in their endeavors in the Cork jersey. To Kelly Fitzgerald who captains Cork under 16B team in the Munster final, to our girls who  are involved in the Munster Minor  final Leeann, Nicole, Jennifer and Lauren, our Cork under 16s Aisling Wallace, Kelly Falvey, Kelly Fitzgerald and Dave O’ Connell also involved in Munster finals, Lydia Cunningham and the Cork senior camogie team in the National league final and to Patrick Horgan who captain the Cork  senior hurlers and to Stephen Mc Donnell, Best of luck to all Come on the Rebels!       

GET WELL

We send a speedy recovery to Kelly Newman after her knee recent operation we know Kelly will be battling to get back into the action and we wish her well.