Foireann Fé 14 - history made!
On a historic evening for Cumann Camógaíochta Chill Uird, our U14s took to the field in Kilworth on Saturday, 15th April 2023, against Youghal Camogie Club, for the club’s first time playing at Grade A. Refereed by John Lenehan, the girls’ tenacity shone through, fighting for every ball to the final whistle. With every girl getting game time, there were some outstanding blocks and hooks on show. A huge team effort, the work rate and team spirit were plain to be seen.
Laura Moriarty was strong in goals, flanked in front by the experienced Ellen Horgan manning the backline. Róisín Dennigan was solid in defence and made a number of lovely clearances. Some clever reading and ground hurling was utilised by Ailbhe Brett to clear the ball. Ríona Hogan and Ruth Casey were solid in the halfback line with some great runs forward and Jane Linehan showed some excellent leadership skills at centre back.
Our midfield duo of Lucy Beecher and Leah Burke showed fantastic skill and athleticism driving the ball forward, with the half-forward line of Irina Flynn, Meadbh Riordan and Claudine Brett ensuring that the tempo was kept up throughout. With some nice balls won by Shona Kenneally, Emma Gibson and Casey Lane were impressive in the forward line.
A few changes throughout the game made great impacts with Sally McSweeney and Ciara Magnier coming into the forward line and Lilly O’Donoghue and Caoimhe O’Brien in the backs ensuring focus was maintained. Goals from Lucy Beecher and Emma Gibson and points from Lucy, Emma and Casey Lane, with some outstanding saves from Laura Moriarty, brought the final tally to 2-9 v Youghal 0-8.
It was fantastic to see the team spirit and camaraderie from the injured Naoise Browne who was on the sideline encouraging her teammates. Part of the team, but unavailable on the night were Olivia Mee and Leah Seymour.
Credit to the coaches John Browne, Liam Horgan, Christy Beecher and Eleanor Twomey who have worked with this team over the last few years, and to some new faces for 2023 in Sarah Kenny and Caroline O’Brien. Also to the team’s female supervisors Emma Beecher, Emma Dennigan, Linda Kenneally and Lucille Lane, and to Bridget Allen and Aoife Kenny who will shortly be joining the fold.
Team on the evening: Laura Moriarty, Ailbhe Brett, Ellen Horgan, Róisín Dennigan, Ríona Hogan, Jane Linehan, Ruth Casey, Lucy Beecher, Leah Burke, Irina Flynn, Meadbh Riordan, Claudine Brett, Shona Kenneally, Emma Gibson, Casey Lane, Sally McSweeney, Lilly O’Donoghue, Caoimhe O’Brien, Ciara Magnier.
A fantastic start to the U14’s 2023 league campaign, we wish the team continued success in their upcoming games; next up is an away game against Banteer on 30th April. Thanks to Club PRO Seán Magnier who took some lovely shots on the evening. It’s great to have him back behind the lens again, capturing memories for the future!
U12 MATCH AT KILWORTH GAA GROUNDS
Great skill was on display from both sides. The Kilworth backs battled tirelessly against a strong forward team on display from Fermoy and the Kilworth forward produced some beautiful scores. The midfields for Kilworth worked hard and ran the length of the pitch till the whistle blew. A great game of camogie and a very even played match. Well done to all the girls and Fermoy for the challenge.
Team: Lilly Kenneally, Orla Hogan, Brianna O’Flynn, Muireann Dingivan, Amy Stevens, Laura O’Leary, Ruth O’Flynn, Katie Beecher, Aoife Cooney and Rachel Moriarty.
U11 MATCH AT KILWORTH GAA GROUNDS
The Kilworth girls U-1 camogie team overcame local rivals Fermoy with a dominant display in a challenge held at Kilworth on Sunday, 16th April. This was a superb display by Kilworth throughout the pitch with stout defending restricting Fermoy to few chances on goal and great teamwork and skill in running up a considerable score.
Team: Ciara Dalton, Holly Kenny, Ruby Clancy, Aisling Hynes, Siún
Dingivan, Ellie Grace O’Gorman, Beth Hegarty, Aideen O’Loughlin, Aoife Hutchinson. Coaches John Hegarty and Seamie O’Gorman.
MINOR LEAGUE APRIL 12TH V CASTLELYONS
Following our championship final win last year and reaching the league final at Grade C, we have been promoted to play at Minor B grade this season, another first for the club. This year sees a big shift in the starting 15 due to a number of girls having moved to Junior due to age. Despite this, the determination and team spirit from last year remains evident.
Captained by Rachel O’Driscoll and Gemma O’Brien, our minor team began their 2023 league campaign on Wednesday, 12th April, with a narrow victory of 2-15 to 4-7 over Castlelyons, in Kilworth. Two very early goals by Castlelyons could have rocked any team but the girls kept their composure and worked the ball through the lines, taking their points. The game was level on numerous occasions across the 60 minutes.
With the wind high, there were some fantastic scores on display by the forwards, with a goal in the first half from Tara Carey and another in the last 10 minutes from Caoimhe O’Flynn, securing a 2 point win. It would be remiss not to also mention the efforts from the backline, who showed an impressive work rate to slowly take control of the Castlelyons forwards and come out on top. Scores on the evening came from the following: Caoimhe 01-08, Shauna O’D 00-02, Ella May 00-01, Tara Carey 01-01, Claire 00-01, Thea 00-01, Shauna L 00-01.
Team on night were: Naoise O’Flynn, Ella Burdett, Joanne Casey, Eimear Lane, Rachel O’Driscoll, Ella Quirke, Gemma O’Brien, Ella May Fahy, Shauna Lane, Thea O’Callaghan, Claire Linehan, Caoimhe O’Flynn, Orlaith Kenny, Tara Carey, Shauna O’Driscoll, Letisha Bracken, Erin Kenny, Niamh Carey, Hannah Quirke. Management team: Derry O’Brien, Vincent Fahy, Mary O’Flynn and Medic Carmel Quirke.
FÉILE NA NGAEL 2023
On Saturday, 22nd April we welcome camogie teams from Fr
O’Neills, Cobh, Ballincollig, Enniskeane, Kilworth, Midleton, St Fanahans and Douglas, as the Kilworth Camogie Club hosts Division 2 of Féile na nGael 2023.
Always an energetic and positive occasion, the core aim of Féile is to promote a philosophy whereby every player has the opportunity to participate and play in their respective Féile tournament at a level commensurate to their age, skills, and strengths. Having won our Féile division in 2021, we understand the excitement and enthusiasm this occasion generates. We wish all those taking part an enjoyable day and the very best of luck.
INTRODUCTION TO COACHING GAELIC GAMES
Saturday, 15th April saw Kilworth Camogie Club host the Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games Foundation Award course
(formally Foundation Coaching Course). With participants from various Avondhu clubs taking part, including our local Camogie, GAA and LGFA clubs, this was very well received by all those in attendance, with very positive feedback received.
Sincere thanks to tutor Anna Marie McCarthy and to Scoil Mháirtín for the use of the Halla.