Very National League Division 1A: Tipp defeat Galway 3-10 to 1-13 in round 2

Report compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir Galway’s bid for a third consecutive Very National League camogie Division 1A title has been dealt a blow after an Eimear McGrath-inspired Tipperary recorded a 3-10 to 1-13 victory over the Tribeswomen in a rip-roaring Round 2 encounter at The Ragg. McGrath contributed a whopping 3-7 of the winning side’s tally and Denis Kelly’s …

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Repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final and more in Division 1A of the Very Camogie League

Round 2 of Division 1A of the Very Camogie League takes place tomorrow with three ties involving the six teams. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH VERY CAMOGIE LEAGUE DIVISION 1A Waterford v Cork, SETU Arena, 2pm Referee: Ray Kelly (Kildare) This is a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final in which Cork prevailed comfortably. Both sides are under new management, although Ger …

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When will the integration of the Gaelic Games Associations be completed ?

The Camogie Association, the GAA and the LGFA have today revealed 2027 as the proposed date for their plans for full integration between the three organisations. Over the past 18 months the views of members and officials across all three associations have been sought and following detailed discussions in the period since, 2027 has been earmarked as the proposed date …

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Cork beat Kilkenny by a point in Division 1A Very Camogie League opening round

Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir Eight points from Katrina Mackey was one of the features as All-Ireland champions Cork began 2024 with a hard-earned 1-17 to 1-16 win over a much-changed Kilkenny unit, after a pulsating opening round Division 1A Very Camogie League tie at UPMC Nowlan Park. Both sides are under new management since the Rebels overcame the then …

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1 year on from elimination controversy, UL avenge their Ashbourne Cup dream

Having been dumped out of the competition amid much controversy in 2023, few could have envisaged that University of Limerick would go on to avenge their Ashbourne Cup dream’s to complete a fairy-tale win in the tournament this year. Overcoming Technological University Dublin on a score-line of 6-11 to 1-12 in the final, which took place at the University of …

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Kilkenny legend Ann Downey calls for more women to become involved in coaching

By Cliona Foley Kilkenny legend Ann Downey has pleaded for more teams and clubs to invite women to get involved in coaching and management, saying the lack of them emerging in such roles continues to be “a cause for concern.” The camogie great will be an exception again this weekend as a rare female team manager (for SETU Carlow) at …

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Ballyboden St Enda’s demand LGFA and Camogie Association address “totally unreasonable demands” on dual players

Dublin club Ballyboden St Enda’s have released a public statement alongside a direct submission to the Camogie Association and LGFA demanding that the two organisations work together “to protect the welfare of adult female dual players” who currently face “totally unreasonable” scheduling demands. The club explained that they have seen “huge benefits” from implementing the One Club model, through which …

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Dicksboro defeat Sarsfields to win first All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie title

Dicksboro (Kilkenny) 0-18 Sarsfields (Galway) 1-11 Report by Daragh Ó Conchúir, at Croke Park A master class of shooting by Aoife Prendergast and a brilliant all-round team display that included some monumental contributions by the likes of Jane Cass, Katie Byrne, Amy Clifford, Asha McHardy and Lucinda Gahan were just some of the reasons Dicksboro secured a first AIB All-Ireland …

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Clanmaurice defeat Na Fianna to win All-Ireland Intermediate Club Camogie Championship

Clanmaurice (Kerry) 1-7 Na Fianna (Meath) 0-7 Report by Daragh Ó Conchúir, at Croke Park A goal in the 41st minute by Amy O’Sullivan, within seconds of her introduction was the key score as Clanmaurice continued their remarkable story by winning the AIB All-Ireland intermediate club camogie title at Croke Park. The only adult side in Kerry until last year, they …

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Granemore defeat Athleague to win first All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Title

Granemore (Armagh) 3-9 Athleague (Roscommon) 2-5 Report by Kevin Egan at Coralstown-Kinnegad GAA A dominant first-half performance gave Granemore the platform for victory in Kinnegad this afternoon, with superb second-half goals from Rachael Merry and Corinna Doyle helping them to hold off a strong surge from Athleague in a very entertaining AIB All-Ireland junior club camogie final. Merry was in …

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