Westmeath Camogie Notes
May 07, 2012The Féile na nGael final was played last Friday evening when in a repeat of last year's final Raharney successfully defended their Féile title. The game can only be described as a most enjoyable game of camogie where the complete range of skills were on display by the young players in both teams. The game was very well contested by committed and skilful players who gave everything for their clubs on the night.
Well done to Raharney who retained the Martina Poynton Memorial Cup. Raharney will now compete in the National Féile na nGael competition in Dublin from the 5th to 7th July this year.
Congratulations to Raharney, and also to Castletown Geoghegan players and also to those who work to coach the players - the work is certainly paying dividends. Many thanks also to the many supporters from both sides for their attendance at the game and for their generous support of Camogie in Westmeath.
Senior Championship.
The second round of the Senior Championship was played last weekend. On Saturday evening Raharney travelled to Cullion to start their campaign. On the evening Raharney defeated the home side in a well contested game. On Sunday Clonkill hosted Lough Lene Gaels. The visitors had their second win of the championship. Castletown Geoghegan travelled to Turin to play the home team St. Munna's and on the day St. Munna's got the points. After the first two rounds of the championship Lough Lene Gaels and St. Munna's both have two wins out of two games. Raharney have one win out of one game. Castletown Geoghegan and Clonkill have a drawn game. Cullion and Delvin have yet to get points on the board.
This round completes the fixtures until after the college and State exams as Round 3 will be played on Tuesday 3 July.
Junior Camogie Championship.
The first round games in the Junior championship are being re-fixed. We will publish the fixtures when they have been decided.
Under 14 Championship.
The championship commenced on Tuesday 1 May for all under 14 teams. However due to clashing fixtures and the Féile final just one fixture went ahead. Lough Lene Gaels defeated Crookedwood in their tie. Games in the Premier championship will be played over six rounds on a home and away basis to be completed on Monday 4 June. All games will be played at 6:30pm on Monday evenings.
In the U14 'A' there are three games fixed for Monday 7 May Cullion v St. Brigid's; St. Oliver Plunkett's v Longford; Drumraney v Castlepollard. On Monday May 14 the fixtures in the 'A' competition are Longford v St. Brigid's; Castlepollard v St.Oliver Plunkett's; Cullion v Drumraney.
The second round is on Monday 7 May with games in Division One Clonkill v Crookedwood; Lough Lene Gaels v Raharney. Division Two Delvin v Castletown Geoghegan; St. Munna's v Brownstown.
On Monday next 14 May the games in Division One are Crookedwood v Raharney; Clonkill v Lough Lene Gaels and in Division Two Brownstown v Castletown Geoghegan; Delvin v St. Munna's.
Under 16 Championship.
There were few fixtures fulfilled in the Under 16 championship last week. The only result we have to date is Lough Lene Gaels defeated Crookedwood.
The next fixture date is on 11 May with three games on the evening Raharney v Lough Lene Gaels; Castletown Geoghegan v St. Brigid's; Crookedwood v Clonkill.
Apart from re-fixtures all teams have a break until after exams and the last round in both competitions will be on 29 June.
Under 12 Go Games Blitz.
The Under 12 teams attended a Go Games blitz in St. Oliver Plunkett's on Saturday morning last when the teams from throughout the county played games. Congratulations to all the teams who took part in a very enjoyable morning of camogie.
The final blitz day will be on Saturday 19 May in Castlepollard starting at 11am and the last games to be played at 1:30pm.
Following completion of the Blitzes an Under 12 Mini League will be held commencing on Wednesday 23 May 2012.
Under 8/10 Go Games Blitz.
The second blitz for the Under 8s and 10s will be held on Saturday 2 June hosted by St. Munna's, St. Oliver Plunkett's, Drumraney and Castlepollard.
Junior and Senior 9-a-side league.
During the break in the Intermediate League and Junior and Senior Championships the clubs will have an opportunity to continue playing games through the next five weeks in the Junior and Senior Leagues. Round one is fixed for Friday 18 May. In the Junior games St. Brigid's play at home to St. Oliver Plunkett's and Crookedwood will host Drumraney (Brownstown have a bye). In the Senior the games fixed are Delvin v Cullion; St. Munna's v Castletown Geoghegan; Lough Lene Gaels v Clonkill.
Foundation Coaching Course.
A Foundation coaching course will be held on next Saturday 12th May (all day course Saturday). The cost is €30 per participant on the course. To book a place please email Ian Fivey at [email protected]. Each participant must submit the fee for the course to secure your place for the day.
Camán to Croker.
After entering a competition to travel to Croke Park to play camogie the Under 12 players in St. Munna's and St. Brigid's were successful and both teams attended the Camán to Croker day in Croke Park last Saturday. Each team played three matches and when games were finished for the day each player and mentor were brought on a tour of the Croke Park Museum and stadium. Well done to the players for both clubs who had this rare opportunity.
St. Peter's Primary School Athlone takes up camogie
As part of a Leinster Camogie Council initiative St. Peter's Girls Primary School in Athlone recently took up a camogie coaching development programme. Under the guidance of AIT Sport and Recreation student Claire Kavanagh and Regional Development Officer Lizzie Flynn pupils who attended the school's homework club over a 10 week block were given the opportunity to play and try out the game. Every week approximately 35 pupils togged out to learn new skills and play the game. Great fun was had by all. The camogie initiative was a fantastic development for the region and it is planned and hoped that this type of development will continue in the new school term in September.
Special thanks to St. Peter's Primary School Principal Davina Dolan along with the staff who were so helpful during the programme. Finally well done to all the new up and coming camogie stars.
For more information on camogie development in the region contact Lizzie Flynn by phone on 087-6436579 or by email [email protected] Tweet
