Camogie
Notes Oct 28th 2012
Ballina County U13 Champions 2012 !!!!!!!!!
Last Friday night was an historic occasion for the club when our U13 team captured the County B final in a thrilling game against Kildangan in Puckane. The sides were evenly matched throughout a fast moving first half and Kildangan went in at half time with a slender one point lead. It was nip and tuck early in the second half with Ballina drawing level with a great point from Anna Conway. Ballina started to gain control in the closing stages and with five minutes remaining Michelle Lotter sent the ball to the net to put Ballina in front. The girls were now in full flow, and Anna Conway added two more rapid fire goals. Kildangan responded with a late point but the referee blew the final whistle with Ballina victorious on a scoreline of 3:01 to 0:02. There were jubilant scenes after the game when captain Sophie McGrattan stepped up to accept the trophy. This is a fantastic achievement for the team who give their all every time they represent the club. It’s also a great step forward for the club in that it’s out first county title since we reformed 6 years ago. The girls are now looking forward to the presentation night which will take place in a couple of weeks.
The team was as follows... Hazel McMahon, Katie Dunne, Kellie Fogarty, Eve McCarthy Gilligan, Sophie McGrattan, Grace Keely, Clare Maguire, Michelle Lotter, Shona O’Sullivan, Anna Conway, Ellen Lane, Hannah Finnerty, Aideen O’Hagan, Maeve O’Leary, Laura Storan. Subs: Ciara Collins, Edel Ryan, Rachel Foley, Lauren Gough, Eimear O’Brien, Aoife Graham, Aine Sherin, Leah O’Brien, Laura Wallace.
In other news, our U8’s ended their season last week with games against Ahane where a great day was had by all.
The coaches have been hugely impressed with the level of improvement throughout the year from this group, so well done to the girls. The team is pictured below
Notes Oct 21st 2012
Ballina U13’s have qualified for a County B final following a dramatic one point win over Annacarty on Saturday last. This was a great effort by the girls who had to fight to the end to hold off a physical and determined opposition. Ballina led by 1:02 to 0:02 at half time, the goal coming from Ellen Lane. The lead was stretched to 6 points with ten minutes to go. However, Annacarty fought back scoring a goal and two points leaving the minimum between the teams with three minutes to go. But Ballina fought hard and held their lead to the end winning by 1:05 to 1:04. The county final takes place next weekend gainst Kildangan with time and venue yet to be finalised. Also, our U12s play a semi-final on Bank Holiday Monday next at 1pm in the Ragg Camogie pitch. Again, the opposition is Annacarty. All support welcome for both matches.
Notes Oct 07th 2012
It was a busy time for the club last week. Pride of place must go to the U12 team that won the annual Harry Brann tournament in Ogonolloe last Saturday. Ballina were first into action against the hosts in the first semi-final. After going 2 goals down they fought back to tie the game with two second half goals by Ellen Lane. The game went to extra time, and after the teams traded points, Eve McCarthy-Gilligan popped over the winning score in the last seconds of the game. In the final the girls faced a strong Oranmore outfit from Galway. Ballina were quick out of the blocks with Ellen Lane , Grace Keely and Maeve O’Leary all finding the net in the first half. The team fought off a late Oranmore rally who scored 2:01 in the second half. Captain on the day, Kellie Fogarty, was presented with the trophy by Maura Brann. The club would like to thank Ogonolloe Camogie who did a terrific job organising the tournament, and we look forward to defending our title in 2013.
The U12 championship continued last week. Our B team had a great result in beating Moneygall on Tuesday last, but went down to a strong Kilruane outfit at the weekend. Special mention must go to Leah O’Brien in goal against Kilruane who pulled off a string of spectacular saves to keep Ballina in the game. Our A team face Kilruane this coming Saturday and hope to build on their recent victory over Silvermines in an effort to progress to the county semi final.
Pictured below are the victorious U12 team at the Ogonnolloe tournament
Notes Sep 23 2012
Our U14’s bowed out of the Countly League following a narrow defeat to Holycross on Sunday last at the semi-final stage. Leading by 1 point at half time, the girls battled on before conceding two goals in injury time to lose out on a score of 2:03 to 4:01. Ballina scorers on the day were Rebecca Foley 1:01, Sophie McGrattan 1:00, Anna Conway 0:01 and Jessica Ryan 0:01.
The club would like to congratulate the U14 players and coaches on their 2012 season. We reached the county qtr final in the championship and the semi-final of the league. We also had 3 players who represented Tipperary at U14 level this season in Jessica Ryan, Mary Power and Rebecca Foley. Well done to all.
On Saturday our U10’s held their annual blitz. Ballina had two teams participating along with Sixmilebridge, Silvermines, Smith O’Briens and Cappamore. After a tremendous days hurling the Ballina blue team came out on top in a hard fought final against Silvermines. Thanks to all who helped organise the event and the parents for providing food and drinks for everyone.
Pictured below are both the Blue and Red Ballina U10 teams from the weekend
Notes Sep 03 2012
On Saturday last we hosted Newport, Cappamore and Kildangan in an U8 blitz. Each team played 3 games and and a thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all. The level of enthusiasm and skill was fantastic for such young players, so well done to all involved.
Also on Saturday morning our U10’s competed in a blitz in The Ragg. They played Borrosoleigh, Toomevara and Gortnahoe, coming out on top in all 3 matches. Again well done to all of the players on a tremendous performance.
There are more blitzes planned for both U8 and U10 in the coming weeks.
Notes August 26 2012
Well done to our U14 team who won their county quarter final on Monday last with a victory over Ballingarry. The final scoreline was 3:07 to 0:03.
Scorers on the night were Rebecca Foley 2:01, Moya Conway 1:00, Grace Keely 0:03, Jessica Ryan 0:03. All of the panel contributed to a great performance.
The team lined out as follows...
Hazel McMahon, Mary Power Shona O'Sullivan, Clare Maguire, Sinead o'Leary, Grace Keely, Jessica Ryan, Michelle Lotter, Ellen Lane, Anna Conway, Rebecca Foley, Laura Storan, Moya Conway. Subs , Aideen O'Hagan, Maeve Healy, Edel Ryan.
The girls move on now to the semi final which will be played in early September.
Congratulations to Rebecca Foley, Mary Power and Jessica Ryan who all represented Tipperary last weekend at the U14 Orla McDonagh blitz, and did the club proud.
The club plans to run U8 on Sept 01st, and an U10 blitz on Sept 22nd
Training continues at the usual times for all teams.
Notes July 29 2012
It was a busy week for the Ballina Camogie club last week. Our U16’s had a good win on Friday night over Kildangan in their final group game 3:07 to 1:00. Scorers on the night were Ellen Finnerty, Jessica Ryan, Rebecca Foley, Sinead O’Leary and Michelle Lotter. The girls finished 3rd in their group winning 3 out of 5 games played. On Thursday , our U13’s scored an emphatic win over Portroe. This was a good response from the girls who had been beaten in their first group game against Kildangan. Last Saturday our U10’s made the annual trip to Dundrum for the U10 county blitz. The squad of 10 girls battled well on the day winning one of four vey close games. The players who attended are pictured below: Isabel Farnan, Hannah Keating, Sarah Lane, Sarah McKeogh, Siobhan Prentice, Abby O’Neill, Emma O’Neill, Aoibheann Ward, Jessica McCarthy-Gilligan, Amy McKeogh
Notes July 22 2012
Well done to our U12 girls who competed in the county blitz in Cloughjordan on Saturday last and had a great days hurling. Thanks to the Kilruane club for their hospitality and the large spread they put on at the end of the day. The squad on the day was Leanne Conroy, Eve McCarthy Gilligan, Rachel Foley, Kellie Fogarty, Clare Maguire, Grace Keely, Ellen Lane, Rebecca Power, Aine Sheerin, Aoife Graham, Lucy McEvoy, Lauren Gough, Hazel McMahon
This weekend our U10’s are making their annual trip to the Dundrum tournament which has proved to be a very enjoyable event in previous years. Best of luck to the girls.
Our U13’s lost their first group game against Kildangan last week, and have a game this Thursday in Portroe.
The U14 league quarter final is due to be played in the coming weeks. More detail on that to follow.
Notes July 15 2012
U8 and U12 county blitzes are on this coming Saturday. U8 blitz is on in the Ragg at 10am, while the location and time for U12’s will be finalised later in the week.
With the U13 , U14 and U16 league and championship games in full swing , training continues for all age groups at the usual times.
Congratulations to Jessica Ryan who played in midfield on the victorious Tipperary U14 team at last Saturdays inter county tournament in Dublin.
This Friday, families and friends are invited along to the club to celebrate the purchase of land for a second field for the club. There will be music and food so come along and enjoy the evening.
Notes July 01st 2012
U14: Our U14’s have two wins from three games in the County League to date. Our most recent result was a 1:07 to 0:03 win against Shannon Rovers in Ballinderry on Thursday last. Scorers on the night were Maeve O’Leary 1:00, Anna Conway 0:02, Grace Keely 0:02, Rebecca Foley, Ellen Lane and Jessica Ryan 0:01 each. Our next match is at home to Lorrha on July 05th in Ballina. All support welcome.
U12: Our girls played a challenge game against Kilruane last Saturday morning in Ardcroney. Despite the poor conditions it proved an enjoyable exercise , with all players getting plenty of game time.
U13 league games start next week with a home game against Kildangan. Training continues at the usual times for all age groups.
Notes May 27 2012
Our U14’s ended their county championship run last week with a narrow loss to Boherlahan at the quarter final stage. The girls dominated possesion, but were very unlucky in front of goal, and just couldn’t get the vital scores to edge ahead during the game, losing on a scoreline of 3:02 to 1:04, with Mary Power and Rebecca Foley the main scorers on the night.
The team captained by Jessica Ryan, deserve great credit for their effort and application so far this year and this showed in the fact that they topped the group coming through with 4 wins and one draw. They can now look forward to the county league later in the summer.
Our U6’s and 8’s played in Newport last week and performed brilliantly. We had a turn out of 22 girls on the night and it was great to see the progress the players are making.
The coming week will see our U12’s playing challenge matches against Kilruane and Monaleen.
Training for all age groups continues at the usual times. See website for details.
Notes April 30th 2012
The U14 county championship is well under way now, and we’ve played three games so far with two wins and one draw. Our most recent game was a well earned victory last Thursday against Kildangan 8-04 to 1-01.
The final two group games are due to be played this week against Shannon Rovers and Lorrha.
We’d like to wish Jessica Ryan and Mary Power the best of luck representing Tipperary U14’s in their upcoming tournament in Ennis on Monday next.
U6, U8 and U10 training continues on Saturdays and Wednesdays and as always new members are welcome to come along.
Notes April 27 2012:
Ballina Camogie is back in full swing for 2012. Our U14’s have played three matches to date in this years championship and so far have recorded 2 wins and one draw, so are pushing hard for a Quarter Final place. The U16 girls have played one game so far being narrowly defeated by Shannon Rovers. Our U10 and U12 squads have alread participated in several go game blitzes around the county. The club is very well represented on the Tipperary county squads with Ellen Finnerty at U16 , and Jessica Ryan and Mary Power on the U14 team
Pictured are this years U12 squad following the recent Go Game Blitz in Ballina on March 24th
Notes March 18th 2012
All age groups are now back training. U6, U8’s and U10s are back this coming Saturday 24th at 10am.
U12 training continues on Monday and Wednesday at 6.15pm , and U14/16 on Monday and Thursday also at 6.15.
Over the past few weeks, three of our players have made it onto Tipperary county panels.
Ellen Finnerty will be playing with the county U16s, and Jessica Ryan and Mary Power will represent Tipp at U14 this season.
The club would like to congratulate the girls on their achievement and wish them the best of luck in the coming season.
Notes Feb 26th 2012:
Training resumes this week for U12s and the U14/16 group. For the next three Wednesdays we will be training under lights in Sean Choill from 7-8pm.
All players are encouraged to attend.
This coming Sunday we will be playing challenge matches in Broadford at U13 and U16 age groups.
Registration takes place this week on Thursday and Friday in the clubhouse from 6.30-8.30pm.
Feb 2012:
Following our recent AGM, the following are the officers and coaches for 2012: