Waterford Camogie notes
August 11, 2014Waterford's U16B team had an easy win against Down in this year's U16B All Ireland semi-final played in O'Toole Park in Crumlin on Saturday last. The team won the match by 10-24 to 0-04 and now must face Derry in the final. Both of these teams last played each other in the group games of the championship with Waterford triumphing on that occasion. The final is scheduled to be played later this month. Best of luck to the team in the final.
Below is the match report submitted by team manager Declan Drohan:
Waterford Under 16's travelled to O' Toole Park, Crumlin, Dublin on Saturday last 09th August to take on Down in the All-Ireland Under 16B Camogie Semi Final. Waterford came into the semi-final have recorded group wins over Cork, Antrim, Derry and Tipperary racking up impressive scores the Waterford girls have displayed a strong penchant for goals. Waterford's scoring has been very impressive hitting a total of 19 goals as they blitzed through the group stages finishing top ahead of Derry.
Down for their part finished second to Dublin in their group and came to O' Toole Park relishing the opportunity to take on the Waterford girls. From the throw in Down put Waterford under pressure due to some needless fouling in the middle of the field. With Waterford playing against a strong breeze Waterford's defence had to get the measure of their opponents and they dually did with the full back line of Sinead Cunningham, Sinead O' Brien and Aoife Shannahan closing out the goal threat of Katie Gilmore and Amanda Wood. It was Waterford who scored first, however the scores were hard fought for as Down put two players on Waterford's sharp shooter Beth Carton and the inside forwarded line of Niamh Murphy, Kate McMahon and Anne Corcoran came further out the fields congesting the 45m area.
Waterford's forwards were working off scraps and trying to win 50/50 ball as the half progressed. With the half back line of Luara Muarry, Megan Dunford now playing as sweeper and Saoirse Bonnor working hard to deliver fast ball against the breeze Waterford registered their first goal of the day from Anne Corcoran quickly followed by another goal by Kate McMahon. With Waterford's mid field now coming more into the game Courtney Healey delivered a ball that broke to the on running Kate McGrath who was fouled by Nicole McCabe and was rightly awarded a penalty. Goalkeeper Brainna O' Reagan was instructed by the management to make her way forward and shoot for goal however a point was the result.
Waterford backs and mid field continued to work tirelessly and as the whistle was blown for half time they had only coincided 00-03 points while Waterford had put 03-04 on the score board. Waterford now aided by the breeze in the second half and following a positional change of both wing forwards Ashling Power and Kate McGrath took control of the game. Down were now on the back foot as the Waterford girls pressed forwarded and created space within the first ten minutes they had registered three more goals and as many points. All six Waterford forwards registered scores as the game progresses and with a total of nine different scores on the day the management can only be happy with how the panel maintained their winning ways. As has been throughout the year the panel has been used in all games to effect and it was no different on Saturday last with the management making five changes Sharon Williams, Chloe Dempsey in for Anne Corcoran, Niamh Murphy, Collette Hogan in for Sinead Cunningham, Ellen Curran in for Saoirse Bonner and Roisin Uniacke in for Kate McGrath.
Waterford now take on Derry in the All-Ireland final on the 24th August venue T.B.C and with very little between the teams in the group stages this panel will be well aware of the battle they face.
Waterford 10-14 Down 00-04
Waterford Panel: Brianna O' Regan (00-01) Sinead Cunningham, Sinead O' Brien, Aoife Shanahan, Laura Murray, Megan Dunford, Saoirse Bonner, Courtney Healy (01-01), Sibal Harney, Kate McGrath (01-00), Beth Carton (03-08), Ashling Power (00-03), Niamh Murphy (01-01), Kate McMahon (01-00), Anne Corcoran (02-00), Clodagh Glavin, Roisin Uniacke, Collette Hogan, Taylor Healy, Ellen Curran, Sharon Williams, Chloe Dempsey (01-00), Roisin Oates, Sally Brown, Rachel McDonald, Caoimhe Drohan (Injured) and Saoirse English (Injured). Manager Declan Drohan, Selector Joey Carton, Selector/First Aid Don McMahon and Match Day Admin Derek Healy
Waterford Intermediate Team prepare for All Ireland Semi-final
The Waterford Intermediate team hope to join our U16 in the final of this years Liberty Insurance Championship by winning their match against Limerick next Saturday (16th August) at Dr. Cullen Park in Carlow with a 13:45 throw-in. The team has been preparing well under the management of Niall O'Donnell and his backroom staff. The team also appeared in the 2013 All Ireland semi-final but were unlucky during that match and this year want to at least one step better and represent Waterford in Croke Park this September.
2014 Adult Championship
We have now completed this year's league phase of the 2014 Adult Championships and the final table positions are determined. These final table positions determine which teams are straight into the final and which teams face each other in the semi-finals. The outcome of the Waterford Intermediate team's All Ireland semi-final next Saturday may change some of the dates of some of these matches.
Senior Championship
Lismore are the team that are straight into the final after winning all their matches. St. Anne's will face Gailltir in the semi-final. This semi-final match is scheduled for 31st August but the venue has yet to be decided. St. Anne's will surely be hoping to have a rematch of the 2013 Senior final if they win while Gailltir will do everything they can to be the team that faces Lismore in the final.
Intermediate Championship
An Rinn are the team to beat in this section having won all their group games and their reward is securing a final position. Cappoquin and Portlaw must face each other in the semi-final. Cappoquin will surely be the favourites in this match considering the quantity of County players from different county panels that they can draw on but Portlaw have proven to be quick learners after they won the Junior Championship in 2013. Again, this match is scheduled for 31st August.
Junior Championship
Ferrybank are through to the final in the Junior section while Roanmore must face Lismore in the semi-final. This match is scheduled for Sunday 17th August. The result from the league phase between Roanmore and Lismore was a draw so this will be a close match with the Lismore team hoping to join the Senior team in a final while Roanmore will be hoping to reach the final for a rematch of the League final earlier in the year against Ferrybank in which the Ferrybank team edged in injury time of the match.
Minor Championship Fixtures
This week sees Round 4 of the Minor Championship. Matches up for decision this week are:
Cappoquin v Brickey Rangers
Roanmore v St. Anne's
Clonea v Ferrybank
Tramore v An Rinn
De la Salle v Lismore
Munster U12 Blitz in Thurles
Best of luck to Gailltir, St. Anne's, Roanmore, Abbeyside and Lismore whose U12 teams travel to Thurles on Friday 15th August to take part in a Munster blitz. This blitz is part of the 110 year celebrations of the Camogie Association. Enjoy the day and the girls will get a chance to compete against other clubs through-out Munster. Tweet
