Inter-provincial Camogie Championship 2015

Semi-Finals
Ulster 3-16 Leinster 3-12Munster 2-13 Connacht 3-09
Final
Ulster 3-16 Munster 1-10
Camogie history was made in Monaghan this weekend when, not one, but two of our club players, collected inter-provincial medals in the interprovincial series of matches played in Portlaoise on Sunday last. Marie Greenan and Michelle Morgan, both household names in camogie, were nominated 6 weeks ago to participate in trials for the Ulster Junior panel. Since then, the girls have travelled on a weekly basis for training sessions to Dungiven, Derry where they underwent rigorous training in preparation for the competition. For Michelle the occasion was even more memorable as she came on as a sub in the final and scored an excellent point from play almost immediately. We congratulate both players, who have shown remarkable dedication to camogie, on the wonderful honour they have brought to our club and county. Let's hope they inspire other club members to emulate them and achieve such noteworthy honours! Well done girls, we are so proud of you!!

 

 

And as if this wasn't enough excitement for one week, Scoil Mhuire, Clontibret, was chosen as the county venue for recently-elected Camogie President, Catherine Neary's, nationwide tour of counties, and it was with great pride and excitement that school Principal Mrs Elizabeth Moorehead welcomed Catherine on Monday, together with Kathleen Woods, Ulster Camogie Cathaoirleach and Rónán McCarthy, Ulster Administrator. Also present were Dympna Kerr, Chairperson of the Board of Management, Cahal McGlone Treasurer of the Board of Management and Club representatives. The children excelled themselves in providing a beautiful, colourful guard-of-honour, on their arrival, and asked many challenging and pertinent questions of the President. They then presented all of the dignitaries with gifts before a photo-call, which was curtailed slightly due to the appalling weather. Similarly, an exhibition match which had also been planned had to be postponed, but not even the weather could dampen the enthusiasm of the pupils and Staff, the latter having prepared delicious refreshments for all the guests. Indeed it was with great reluctance that President Catherine and her cohort departed the warmth of the Clontibret welcome, as they headed for Armagh amidst a dreadful hail shower. Congratulations one and all on proudly flying the Clontibret flag yet again.
On Saturday last the U-12's participated in their final Armagh Blitz, before the commencement of the U-12 League. As per usual the girls gave an excellent account of themselves and this is due in great measure to coaches Marie and Aisling and the parents who show great support for this panel. Well done to all involved.
Our seniors have a bye in the Armagh League this week, following a great win over Culloville last week. Next week they play Castleblayney both in the Armagh and Monaghan Leagues so full attendance at training is imperative. Seniors are also reminded to keep an eye on the club Facebook page for updates and to respond promptly to messages re training and matches.
Whispers of an U-16 camogie exchange between Clontibret and 'old friends' from Kilcoole, Wicklow, are beginning to circulate - and not without substance!! A Club Executive meeting will be held shortly, followed by a meeting of parents to further 'flesh out' the plans. Sat/Sun June 20/21st and Sat/Sun July 4/5th are tentative dates being discussed but this will only be confirmed following training and meetings. This is a wonderful opportunity for our under-age players to engage with players of a similar age in an enjoyable, healthy, sporting and social setting. However it will require a lot of training, planning and preparation in advance. It is imperative that players interested in participating in the exchange are present at all relevant training sessions in the coming weeks. That said, 5 years ago the club hosted Kilcoole in a 2 night (both way) exchange and this was a huge success and long-remembered by both hosts and participants as positive and rewarding. So while the proposed exchange is a slightly scaled down version (one night stay) a successful template already exists. So watch this space!
A reminder that club membership/affiliation fees are now overdue. Please ensured they are paid asap!
Congratulations to Sinead Mohan who scooped the 'Female Athlete of the Year' award in Castleblayney College recently and to the many Clontibret students who collected a variety of academic and social awards.
Every good wish to U-10 player Nessa McGlone who, along with her little friends and class mates, will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time on Saturday. We wish you every blessing, Nessa.   
Finally our sympathy is extended to Irene Kieran and her extended family on their recent tragic bereavement.

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