Ballyduff a hive of activity
U6
Our U6 girls took to the field for their first outing on Wednesday, June 23 wearing the red jerseys of Ballyduff for the first time. Our young stars took on neighbours Lismore as part of the “Well Kids” initiative in conjunction with their juvenile GAA counterparts. The programme aims to develop hurling and football, movement skills and most importantly having fun for 4-6 year old boys and girls. A great evening of fun was had by all involved and it was great to see the field in Ballyduff full of activity.
Our future camogie and juvenile GAA stars were all smiles at the end. Big thanks to our coaches Carmel Casey, Siobhan Barry and Donagh Berry for all their help over the past few weeks. Training continues on Saturdays at 10am - 11am.
U6 camogie panel - Katelyn Barry, Maya Corcoran, Aoife Nugent, Orna O’Callaghan, Anna O’Brien, Alina Creamer, Annie Morrison, Aoife Daly, Lilly Cotter, Kate Feeney, Sadie Martin, Saoirse O’Mahony, Lucy Barry, Naoimhe Scanlon, Sadhbh Berry, Mollie Martin, Jenelle Creamer and Saoirse Berry.
U10
Our U10 team hosted Cappoquin on Tuesday, June 22 in Ballyduff for a great challenge match. Our girls played some excellent stuff and managed to come away with the win. The match was a great workout for both teams - well done to both teams on a great performance. Thanks to our coaches John Lynch and Therese Twomey for all their hard work and for looking after the girls. Training continues for U8 and U10 girls on Tuesday nights at 6.15pm.
U10 camogie panel - Ciara O’Donovan, Mia Kiely O’Sullivan, Deirdre O’Connor, Ella O’Donoghue, Ciara O’Brien, Ava Kearney, Molly Dooling, Kaela Fitzgerald, Mehan Lynch, Denise Martin, Amy Kenny, Lizzie Morrison, Aoibhinn Barry.
U12
Following completion of recent grading blitzes, our U12s will take part in the C/D grade county league this season. The league kicks off Thursday, July 1 at home vs St Mollerans. Throw-in at 6.30pm. Best of luck to our young stars and coaches Karen O’Donovan and Ailish Kenneally in the upcoming league. Training for U12 continues Tuesday nights at 6.15pm. Full league fixtures for our U12s as follows:
Round 1 – Thursday, July 1 (home) v St Mollerans. Round 2 – Thursday, July 15 (away) v Mount Sion. Round 3 – Thursday, July 29 (home) v Brickey Rangers. Round 4 – Thursday, August 12 (away) v Tallow. Round 5 – Thursday, August 26 (home) v Dungarvan. Quarter finals – Thursday, September 9 - venue and opposition TBC.
U14
Our young U14s played their second league match on Tuesday, June 22 vs De La Salle. Our girls started brightly and played some excellent camogie against a physically bigger city side. However as the match played through, De La Salle took control and ran our winners on the night. But full credit to our young stars who battled right and never gave up.
Well done to our girls on a mighty effort and big thanks to our coaches Sarah Kenneally and Donna Feeney. Our U14s next match is on Tuesday, July 6 (away) v Brickey Rangers with a 6.30pm throw in. Training for U14 continues on Saturdays at 6pm.
U14 panel - Lauren Drislane, Sarah Barry, Aoife O’Donovan, Roisin Daly, Maeve Kearney, Abbie Feeney, Lilly Kenneally, Dayna Hannon, Sinead Branagh, Emma Casey, Sinead Geary, Katie Kenny, Grace Kenny, Ava Leamy, Ella O’Brien and Molly Kenneally
U16
Our U16s will play round 2 of their league campaign this week as they welcome Clonea/Power to Ballyduff on Tuesday, June 29 with a 6.30pm throw- in. Best of luck to our girls as they look to build on a good win in round 1 recently. Best of luck to all players and coaches Shane Feeney, Martina and Willie Hogan.
GET WELL SOON
The club would like to wish a speedy recovery Joanne O’Connor. Looking forward to having you both back on the field soon!
BEST WISHES
Best wishes to our club players Niamh Ryan, Ailish O’Donovan, Sibhe Collins (all U15) and Sarah Barry (U14) who are currently training with this season’s Waterford camogie county development squads. Best wishes also to Shane Feeney who is selector/coach with this season’s Waterford U15 camogie county team.
TRAINING AND FIXTURES
Updates on training and fixtures for all grades are available on club social media page. If you have any queries, please contact any of the coaches listed above or our club officers Michelle Leamy, Therese Twomey, Julia Drislane and Shane Feeney. New members are always welcome at any age grade, please contact any club coaches or officers if you have any queries.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
We would remind all parents that before all training and matches, please ensure Covid Health Questionnaires are completed on behalf of your daughter and all girls must remove their jewellery.
CLUB GEAR
For anyone wishing to order camogie club tops, hoodies, jackets or tracksuits, our club shop is available on the Azzuri Clubshop.