CREDIT UNION DERRY CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS LAVEY LIFT FIFTH SENIOR TITLE Lavey 2-13 Castledawson 3-2 Lavey avenged their 2006 defeat at the hands of Castledawson on Sunday, putting in a fine display to lift their fifth Derry senior title. Lavey were in sparkling form in all sectors of the park, and were 4 points up within the first 5 minutes. Castledawson registered their first score fifteen minutes in, with 2 successive frees converted by Katie McAuley. A goal late on from Maria Taggart and 2 points from frees by Claire McCloy left the score at half time Lavey 2-5 Castledawson 1-2. With the Lavey half-backs in good form, particularly player of the match, Alana Ward, Castledawson were finding it hard to get through while at the other end, the Lavey forwards were finding it much easier to score, with points from Claire McCloy, Paula McCloy and Attracta McPeake. With 10 minutes to go, Catledawson piled on the pressure and were rewarded with 2 goals from Geraldine Mulholland and Katie McAuley but Lavey were not be denied and late points from Paula McCloy and Helen O'Neill secured the victory for them. Good luck to the Lavey players and management in the Ulster Championship. Lavey scorers: Mary O'Kane 2-0, Claire McCloy 0-5, Paula McCloy 0-3, Attracta McPeake (0-3), Denise McCann and Helen O'Neill (0-1 each). Eoghan Rua win Intermediate Championship Eoghan Rua 3-10 Glenullin 1-3 Despite Glenullin's best efforts, Eoghan Rua were always in control in this Intermediate Final, with Eoghan Rua's county players, Grainne and Maeve McGoldrick and Jane Carey in good form. Glenullin managed a point in the first half, leaving the score at Eoghan Rua 1-5 Glenullin 0-1. Despite pressure from the likes of Ciara Mullan and Mary K McNicholl, Eoghan Rua were steadfast in defence and ran out easy winners in the end. ALL-IRELAND JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Derry face Waterford this Sunday in the next round of the All-Ireland Junior Championship. Despite being already through to the semi-final, Derry will relish a good tight battle as part of their preparations for the semi-final. ALL-IRELAND U16B CHAMPIONSHIP In the All-Ireland U16 Championship, Derry face Westmeath in Kilrea on Saturday. Again, they will also be looking for a good competitive game, despite being already through the semi-final. Fixtures Saturday 7th July: Kilrea (3pm) Derry v Westmeath Sunday 8th July: The Rag, Thurles (12pm) Waterford v Derry Derry League Results In the Premier league, Slaughtneil defeated Banagher. In the Intermediate League, Dungiven, Ardboe and Ballerin had wins over Newbridge, Magherafelt and Limavady respectively. Drumsurn had a good win over Bellaghy IIs in the Junior league. League Fixtures Junior League (Round 7): 4th July Na Magha v Slaughneil II (Dermott O Hara) Foreglen v Glack (Mark Mullan) Drum v Drumsurn (Michael O Hara) For more information on camogie in Derry, log on to www.doirecamogie.com Tweet

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