Results from this weekend's All-Ireland Colleges Finals

Niamh Archibald reports on the clash of Derry and Antrim

Cork's Jennifer O'Leary makes a return to inter-county action after a two year break

Wexford got their league campaign off

A PRO workshop for Leinster county and club PROs

Una Leacy on this year's opening league game

UL collected the Ashbourne Shield title while Queens won the Purcell shield

The Fr. Meachair competition is being kindly hosted by Marino College, Dublin and is taking place this Wednesday, 24th February

WIT retain the Ashbourne Cup after a narrow victory over UCC

Queens take NUI Maynooth in Purcell Shield Final

Waterford IT 2-10 University of Ulster, Jordanstown 0-3

UCC 0-10 UCD 0-9

To mark the jointly hosted Ashbourne and Purcell Cup third level competitions

Star attacker Ursula Jacob is bracing herself for a

Previews of the Ashbourne Cup semi-final matches

Offaly camogie manager Joachim Kelly

This week UL captain Aine Lyng talks about her UL hopes for the Ashbourne

CIT will launch the Ashbourne & Purcell Cup on

This weekend's Ashbourne quarter-finals

QUB's Adelle Archibald gives her thoughts and expectations ahead of Purcell weekend

Preview of the first Ashbourne Cup quarter-final between UUJ and Athlone IT

Six of the teams competing in Purcell 2010 have been confirmed.

The Purcell Qualifiers take place this week which each team  hoping to win the honour of  competing in the Purcell Cup or Shield. 

Each week from now until the Ashbourne/Purcell weekend CCAO will be talking to different players about their thoughts and hopes for the competition.  This week we spoke to Karen McMullan, captain of UUJ

2010 Ashbourne Finalists

If your club would like to enter the league for 2010 please fill in the application form..

The new Wexford Senior camogie mentors are planning for 2010 without two of the most influential figures of the past decade

Munster Camogie Council will hold its annual convention on Sunday February 7th 2010 at Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork. Officers for the 2010 season will be elected. There are no new nominations for positions. Fixtures for the 2010 season will also be on the Clár as well as motions and bye-laws. 

Reports from the various committees, secretaries, counties and treasurer will be documented at the convention. Munster Camogie Council is delighted that Uachtarán Cumann Camógaíochta na nGael Joan O’Flynn will be in attendance at the convention. 

from Tom Allen

2010 Ashbourne Finalists

Pride and Passion - Camogie in Offaly by Paul Rouse newly published. To order a copy contact Carmel Carroll on 086 8289321 or e-mail ringfarm@eircom.net. Copies of the book are also available from local camogie club secretaries.

http://emag1b.pressmart.com/On-the-Ball-Camogie-magazine/emag/index.aspx?vIs

The Camogie Association would like to thank you for your support in 2009 and every good wish for 2010

 
The Camogie Office will re-open on Tuesday the 5th January

Kerrie Gavin, a 6th class pupil from the Holy Family Senior National School in River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin, reports on a very successful wheelchair camogie match that was organised by James Devlin - St. Finian's G.A.A. coach and former past pupil.

http://www.holyfamilysns.ie/wheelchair_camogie.html

along with existing junior and senior club championships

from Kieran Slattery

by Máire Uí Scolai

from Seamus McAleenan

as they prepare for 2010

from Tom Allen

I am writing on behalf of Green Isle Camogie Club (who are a camogie club based in London). As ever, we are seeking girls/camogie players to join our friendly and sociable club with mixed standards based in South London. We have several deals of sponsorship but are desperately seeking players - all we want to do is continue playing camogie.

from Mary Burke

Senior: Cashel 0-11 Athenry 0-9

Junior: Lavey 1-11 St Anne's 1-11 (AET) Replay date will be announced tomorrow

College stars Jill Horan and Karen Kelly will tomorrow compete for the ultimate club prize in the Club All Ireland Finals

Senior: Athenry v Cashel

Junior: Lavey v St Anne's

from Gerry O'Sullivan

Senior League Final

Milford 1-8 St Catherines 0-5

Senior B League Final 

Glen Rovers 2-5 Ballincollig 1-7

Evening Echo minor B Championship Final

Eire Og 2-6 Ballygarvan 1-7 

Wicklow students get the opportunity to pursue their Gaisce Bronze Award through Camogie.

when her team will be looking to bridge a 32 year gap

announced today in Croke Park

as Cashel prepare for All Ireland senior club final with Athenry on Sunday (Nov 29)

Cork Camogie Results
Senior League Semi final
St Catherines 1-11 Douglas 1-8

Minor B Championship Semi Final
Balygarvan 2-8 Glen Rovers 1-4

St.Marks Intermediate Camogie Club hosted a Memorial night on Saturday 25th of July 2009 in aid of the Cormac McAnallen Trust for Sudden Cardiac Death.The night was a huge success with over 500 people in attendance and over 800 tickets sold. 

Erika Hoare, Camogie Secretary with the St.Marks Club presents Bridget & Brendan McAnallen with the cheque for €11,670.

St.Marks Camogie Club would like to thank all who helped support the night.

following their defeat of Slaughtneil

from Orla Considine

from Gerry O'Sullivan

while Lavey and St Anne's Dunhill qualify for All Ireland junior final

by Niamh Archibald

The young Camogie players of Wexford and newly qualified Green CARD referees took to the pitches in St Marys, New Ross

SUN 15^th NOVEMBER

ALL IRELAND SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS

Oulart the Ballagh, Wexford –v- Cashel, Tipperary, Oulart the Ballagh, 2.30pm

Athenry, Galway –v- Loughgiel, Antrim, Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, 1.30pm

All IRELAND JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINALS

The Harps, Laois -v- St. Annes, Dunhill, Co.Waterford, O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2.30pm

Four Roads, Roscommon -v- Lavey, Derry, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon, 2pm

from Niamh Archibald

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/mediaplayer.html?features,2645360,2645360,real,228

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/mediaplayer.html?features,2644652,2644652,real,209

Fr. Ronnie Neville will celebrate Mass at 6pm in Croke Park on Saturday 21st November in memory of Nell McCarthy. Nell a native of Carrigtwohill, Cork served Cumann Camógaíochta na nGael as a player and administrator but is best remembered as the renowned  trainer/coach to Dublin camogie teams for many years. They were the halcyon days of Dublin camogie when many All Ireland titles were won.

Nell trained/coached Celtic camogie teams for years and  then Phoenix for a short time before retiring. She served as Chairperson of the Dublin County Board and later was elected to the office of President. Fr. Neville the celebrant  knew Nell, his sister ,Eithne was involved in camogie for many years. Patricia Timmons-Woods who played for Dublin will sing at the Mass.

from Rob Lotty

Junior A League  Final :  Douglas 2-11 Blackrock 0-8

Under 16 B County League Final : Newtownshandrum 2-6 Killeagh 0-5

Under 16 D County League Final :Castlelyons  1-5 Newcestown 1-1

Senior B League Semi final: Glen Rovers 1-11 Valley Rovers 1-9

Minor “A” Championship:  Ballincollig 1-9 Milford 1-8

Under 16 ‘B’ Championship County Final: Inniscarra 3-8 Brian Dillon’s 1-3

Under 16 ‘C’ Championship County Final: Eire Og 2-6 Sarsfields 2-2

All Ireland champions Cork rewarded with six awards

at the All Stars Banquet in the Citywest Hotel on Saturday night (November 7th)

The All Stars presentation evening will be held on Saturday 7th November in CityWest Hotel, Saggart.The forty five nominees were announced earlier this week. The All Stars team will be announced on the night of the 7th.This year sees the introduction of the "Soaring Star Camogie Awards" for the top 15 intercounty players who competed in the Junior League and Championships. The winners of these awards have already been announced (see News for further details). The awards will be designed and crafted by Jarlath Daly the renowned sculptor, who also crafts the All Star Awards.

The Young Player of the Year and the Manager of the Year will also be announced on the night.

This is our social highlight of the camogie year and we hope that all units will support the event. It is important that clubs and County Boards support their players. The Guest of Honour will be announced next week.

Tickets cost €75 each. Ticket order forms with booking details can be downloaded from link below. Closing date for receipt of ticket order forms and payment is Tuesday 3rd November. Tickets must be presented for entry on Saturday the 7th. The evening will start with a reception at 7pm, followed by dinner and entertainment.  

Accommodation at CityWest must be booked directly with the hotel; the cost is for B&B is €88 single, twin or double. The contact is sdoherty@citywesthotel.com; please quote your attendance at the Camogie All Stars to avail of this rate.

Hope to see you all on the 7th November in CityWest, just a reminder, it is Black Tie evening. 

Ticket Order Form All Stars 2009. 

140 girls particpate in the Sligo 'Come & Try it' day in Sligo IT

as Buttevant add junior B league win to championship

Gerry O'Sullivan

from Kieran Slattery

Irish Shinty Team celebrate their 2-2  0-0 win over Scotland in Bught Park on Saturday

A CPD for the first and second year students of Tipperary was held on Tuesday the 20^th of October 2009 in Morris Park, Thurles. 

on Saturday next October 31st

winners will be announced at All Star awards on November 7

Antrim V Derry Saturday Oct 31st, 1.00pm Randalstown.

hoping to deny the home side four consecutive wins

Gerry O'Sullivan

National Camogie Scholarship Application Form 2009-2010

* Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday, October 30th 2009 *

Click on the link below to download the Application Form

National Camogie Scholarship Application Form

All of Ireland’s Sports organisations join together

13 of Waterford’s 16 camogie clubs participated in 4 weekends of Go Games Blitzes, culminating with the final rounds last weekend in Tallow, Gaultier and new club St. Mollerans.

The St Mollerans U10 Team

Congratulations to the Truagh Gaels team who won their first trophy since 1999 with a 1 point victory over Inniskeen in the Monaghan senior league final recently.

from Tom Allen

from Tracy Sheehan

Evening Echo Senior County Championship Final

St Catherines 1-12 Milford 0-12

Under 16 A County Championship Final

Douglas 2-10 Ballinhassig 0-5

Evening Echo Senior B Championship Semi Final

Ballincollig 5-14 Glen Rovers 1-5

Saturday October 24th
 
Munster Senior Club Semi-Final
St. Catherine's(Cork) v Kilmaley(Clare) @ Ballynoe 12noon
 
Munster Junior Club Semi-final
Kilkishen(Clare) v Clonakilty(Cork) @ O'Callaghan's Millls 2:30
 
Further Information from
 
Orla Considine, Munster PRO
087 2417355

from Mary Newman

Cavan Camogie held a development day for U17 players on Saturday 10th October in Lacken GFC. The aim of the day was to introduce their players and coaches to mental preparation, nutritional information, flexibility and injury prevention. As well as this the players were given practical coaching sessions in dynamic stretching, goalkeeping, forward play and defensive play.

Some of the players and mentors who attended Cavan's U17 Development Day.

from Tracy Sheehan

All Ireland champions Cork get 12 nominations

from Tom Allen

from Kieran Slattery

from Grace McBride

at McDonagh Park, Nenagh today (Sat)

from Eileen Canavan

Cavan Camogie are running a development day for all U17 players in Cavan. The day will be held in the Lacken GAA clubs great facilities on Saturday October 10th and will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Saturday next (Oct 10) 3.30pm

Cumann Camógaíochta na nGael is hosting a Green CARD foundation level referee course for Wexford TY students.  

from Orla Considine

and Emily Hayden sends a message from the Cashel club

from Kieran Slattery

The Leinster County under 15 Development Squad Blitz day was held on Saturday 26^th September

from Munster PRO Orla Considine

previewed by Orla Considine

Sunday, 4th Oct, Ballyagran 2.45pm

from Tom Allen

from Mary Burke

winning the U16 and Intermediate championship final

Minor semi-final: Dublin 4-9 Offaly 1-9

Junior club semi-final: St Laurence's (Kildare) 3-10 Drumcullen (Offaly) 1-15 (AET)

Junior club semi-final: Kilmessan (Meath) 2-7 The Harps (Laois) 1-15

Sign up for the first edition of "Camogiezine" - the Camogie Association's new ezine which will be launched in early October.

on Saturday versus Kilmessan

from Gerry O'Sullivan

from Mary Burke

Saturday next (Sept 19) in the Gaelic Grounds, 2pm

from Tom Allen

from Gerry O'Sullivan

Double delight for the Morey family as Chloe wins the Gala Performance award on the same day her brother Caimin collects his first All Ireland U21 hurling medal courtesy of their triumph over Kilkenny

following their pulsating one-point victory over Athenry

http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0910/6news_av.html?2607988,null,230

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/mediaplayer.html?features

http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/mediaplayer.html?features

http://www.tv3.ie/sport.php?request=&tv3_preview=&video=13595

http://www.tv3.ie/sport.php?request=&tv3_preview=&video=13594

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbcHjqBBSU

on Saturday next, Sept 12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ooMspWHudY

Saturday next (Sept 12) in Glenalbyn

Cork v Kilkenny (senior); Offaly v Waterford (junior)

from Mary Burke

from Mary Newman

from Mary Newman

from Niamh Archibald

from Gerry O'Sullivan

from Gerry O'Sullivan

from Mary Newman

defeating Armagh 1-7 to 0-7 in the replay today (Sunday) in Drumlane while Cavan win the Máire Ní Chinnéide Cup

Cavan pip Wicklow to take the Máire Ní Chinnéide Cup

a hugely successful event, in their build up to the Gala All Ireland junior final v Offaly