Leinster U16B Semi Final

Pride of place this week goes to the U16 team who defeated Kilkenny by one point after a marathon game in Cusack Park last Sunday.  This very well drilled side started strongly making the most of the first half breeze.  Points from Hannah Core (2), Jane Nangle (2), Jade McKeogh and Ciara O'Looney (a free) saw the team six points up after 23 minutes.  During this period the team were on top throughout the pitch with some fantastic defending by the backs who dealt with everything Kilkenny threw at them.  It took Kilkenny 24 minutes to get on the scoreboard but once they got through they showed their class scoring 1-1 in a minute.  Westmeath responded well with a Ciara O'Looney free, before Kilkenny clawed one back.  The final score of the half was a well taken point by an in-form Hannah Core to leave it Westmeath 0-8 Kilkenny 1-2 at the break.

As expected Kilkenny came out determined to make the most of the wind in their backs and scored the first point of the half after two minutes.  Westmeath had their first score of the half courtesy of a Hannah Core free after nine minutes before Kilkenny pounced for their second goal after 17  minutes to draw level for the first time 0-9 to 2-3.  Aoife Doherty put Westmeath in front again with a point before Kilkenny drew the match for a second time with a point after 29 minutes.  With 5 seconds on the clock it looked like heartbreak for the team as Kilkenny scored a goal to go three points up with normal time up.  However, the supporters didn't have too long to be downhearted as the never say die attitude of the girls led to a goal by Jade McKeogh less than a minute later.  Shortly afterwards referee, Ray Kelly, blew the final whistle leaving the score after normal time Westmeath 1-10 Kilkenny 3-04 and 20 minutes of extra time for everyone to look forward to.

Kilkenny had the benefit of the wind for the first period of extra time and they wasted no time, getting two goals in five minutes to go ahead for the first time.  However, substitute Niamh McCarthy rifled the ball to the back of the net before Kilkenny added a point leaving it 2-10 to 5-5 at half time.  The second half of extra time saw Westmeath fight back with two points from Ciara O'Looney (free) and Jade McKeogh before Ciara O'Looney scored two goals from frees much to the delight of the Westmeath supporters.  At this stage Westmeath were four points up and Kilkenny pressure led to them scoring their sixth goal in the dying seconds but it was the home team who were celebrating a one point win when the final whistle went.  Final Score Westmeath 4-12 Kilkenny 6-5.  This was a super game of camogie with everyone playing their hearts out.  Westmeath now face Dublin in the final following their win over Kildare next Sunday 19th April.

Team & Scorers: Edel Conaty (Cullion); Laura Kilcoyne (Castlepollard); Shaunagh Maher (Lough Lene Gaels); Aoife O'Malley (Raharney); Rebecca Croash (Clonkill); Maebh Scally (Clonkill); Catriona Kennedy (Lough Lene Gaels); Ciara O'Looney (Raharney)  2-3(f); Sheila McGrath (St. Munnas); Aoife Doherty (Raharney) 0-1; Jane Nangle (Lough Lene Gaels) 0-2; Hannah Core (Raharney) 0-4 (0-1f); Eadaoin Murphy (Cullion); Jade McKeogh (Raharney) 1-2; Ava  Balfe (St. Brigids); Subs:  Niamh McCarthy (Castlepollard) 1-0 for Eadaoin Murhpy (18); Aoife Kearney (Clonkill) for Ava Balfe (49); Ashleigh Mortimer (Lough Lene Gaels); Olivia Glynn (St. Munnas); Sophie Keogh (St. Munnas); Emma Patton (Raharney); Aine Brady (Raharney); Rachael McNamara (St. Munnas); Muireann McKenna (Castletown Geoghegan); Clodagh Williams (Lough Lene Gaels); Eleanor O'Connor (St. Brigids); Hallie Collins (Cullion); Chloe Flood (St. Oliver Plunketts); Megan Carroll (Raharney); Zara Daly (Castletown Geoghegan).

All Ireland Minor C Championship
Hard luck to the Minors who were beaten by Armagh on Saturday last.  Desptie this result the team have qualified for the semi final and will play Roscommon this Saturday 18th April.  Best of luck to all concerned.

Feile
The Feile first round matches took place this week with wins for Clonkill, Lough Lene Gaels and Castlepollard.  The semi finals take place this Friday evening.

U8/U12 Blitz
Last Saturday saw the first of the Blitzs taking place in Castleown Geoghegan, Robinstown and Castlepollard.  Well done to all of the teams who took part.  The second of these blitzs takes place this coming Saturday, April 18th.

U10 Blitz
The first of the U10 blitzs will take place on Saturday 25th April.  More details next week.

County League
The County League returns this Wednesday with a full round of fixtures.

Courses
Code of Ethcis Course
Clubs are reminded that a Code of Ethics course will take place on Tuesday evening 14th April in Cusack Park at 7pm.  Cost pp €10.  All coaches and referees dealing with underage players must complete this course.  It also needs to be retaken every 3 years.  Anyone hoping to do the Foundation Course must compete the Code of Ethics course first.

Foundation Course
A foundation course will take place on Saturday 18th April from 9:30am to 4pm, venue TBC.  Cost pp €20.

Coaching Course
Damian Young is delivering a coaching course aimed at coaching u14 to adults on 21st April in Clonkill hall from 7-9pm.  Cost pp €10.

To book a place on any of the above course please contact Laura Heffernan at [email protected] or Lizzie Flynn at [email protected].

 

Results

Leinster U16B Semi Final Westmeath 4-12 Kilkenny 6-5

Minor All Ireland C Championship Armagh 5-10 Westmeath 2-4

Feile
Clonkill beat Castletown Geoghegan
Lough Lene Gaels beat Drumraney
Castlepollard beat Cullion

Minor Premier Championship
Clonkill beat Castletown Geoghegan

Minor 'A' Championship
Longford beat St. Oliver Plunketts

Fixtures

Wednesday 15th April at 7:00 pm County League
Raharney v Lough Lene Gaels
Clonkill v St. Munnas
Castletown Geoghegan v Delvin
Longford v Brownstown
Crookedwood v Castlepollard
Drumraney v Delvin

Friday 17th April at 6:30pm Feile Semi Finals
Raharney v Lough Lene Gaels
Castlepollard b Clonkill

Saturday 18th April - U8/U12 Blitzs (first games at 11am)
Collinstown - Lough Lene Gaels/St. Munnas/Brownstown/St. Oliver Plunketts/Longford
Clonkill - Clonkill/Castletown Geoghegan/Crookedwood/Delvin
Cullion - Cullion/Drumraney/Raharney/Castlepollard

Saturday 18th April - All Ireland Minor C Championship Semi Final
Westmeath v Roscommon Time & Venue TBC

Sunday 19th April - Leinster U16B Final
Westmeath v Dublin Time & Venue TBC

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