Juvenile

By Joe Kennefick: Ballygarvan 2-8 Glen Rovers 1-4 Ballygarvan had a hard earned, but well deserved victory Glen Rovers in the semi-final of the Cork Minor Camogie championship. Played in arctic like conditions at the splendid Cork Camogie grounds in Mahon on Sunday, Ballygarvan recovered from a poor start to be level at the interval.  And when Rachel Keohane struck for her second goal early in the second half, there was no stopping the winners as they pulled away, and they now face Eire Og in the final. Glen Rovers, who were favoured slightly in the opening half, by the strong cross wind, had the perfect start and led by 1-1 to 0-0 after 4 minutes. However Ballygarvan responded well with points from Lorraine Browne and Rebecca Murphy. However, they really rocked the Glen in the 17^th minute when Rachel Keohane had the first of her two goals. Glen Rovers responded well and had two points in the 17^th and 18^th minute to go back in front. Keohane should have had another goal in the 23^rd minute, when she gained possession at the edge of the small square, but her point blank shot was brilliantly saved by the Glen keeper. Rebecca Murphy had the final score of the half to leave the half-time score 1-3 apiece. The game changed in the 33^rd minute, when Keohane had her second goal after good work by Ashling Byrne. Lorraine Browne pointed three frees to put Ballygarvan into a strong position, before the Glen had their only score of the half in the 44^th minute. Glen Rovers really upped the pressure in the last quarter as they tried to claw back the deficit, but the Ballygarvan rearguard were magnificent, as they repelled every advance. Rebecca Murphy and Lorraine closed out the match with a point apiece to leave the final score Ballygarvan 2-8, Glen Rovers 1-4. But while the scorers get a lot of the credit, this was a magnificent team performance from everyone involved, and we wish them all the best in the final. Scorers: Ballygarvan: R Keohane 2-0, L Browne 0-3(4 f, 1 45), R Murphy 0-3. Team: BALLYGARVAN: M E O’Donovan; A Walsh, L O’Callaghan, K O’Donovan; A Keohane, L Browne, L Kennefick; M Moynihan, C Murphy;  A Byrne, R Murphy, K O’Sullivan; C O’Sullivan, R Keohane, S Quilligan. Subs; C Keohane for C O’Sullivan(48), R O’Halloran for A Walsh(59), A Murphy  for R Murphy(59). Referee. C O’Mahony (St Finbarr’s)

Under 10’s  The U10 girls from Ballygarvan recently took part in the Declan Crowley Blitz hosted by Ballinhassig. Ballygarvan got off to a rocky start being defeated by a strong Ballinhassig side. Things only got better from there as the girls got into their stride and displayed some fantastic heart, determination and skill to defeat Valley Rovers and Barryroe to qualify for the sheild semi final. Ballygarvan were then drawn against Carrigaline, and although having played three games, they never tired and continued to impress earning themselves a well deserved spot in the final against St.Finbarrs. With only twenty minutes seperating them from victory, Ballygarvan pulled out all the stops and ran out winners of this game. From the goal keeper right up to the corner forward, each player put in a huge effort and contributed to a great team performance on the day. Congratulations to all involved and thank you to Ballinhassig for a very enjoyable and well run day.  Panel: Gabie O'Brien, Robyn McAuliffe, Eimear McAndrew, Maya Shears, Isobelle O'Regan, Emma Bateman, Allison Anthony, Rebecca Looney, Sarah Jane Brady, Ellen O' Regan, Sarah Ahern, Emilie LeGrand, Jane Harris   Under 16’s  The under 16’s were drawn against a very strong Brian Dillons team in the County Championship competition. They started well, narrowly missing some goal chances which were saved by the excellent goal keeping of the Dillon’s net minder, who kept a clean sheet until the dying minutes of the game. In the first half they scored a respectable 5 points, but only penetrated the defence on two occasions in the second half. While all the girls worked tirelessly throughout the match and can be proud of the high level of skill demonstrated, it was always going to be an up-hill struggle given that so few of the team were up to the age.  Panel: Katriona Keohane, Katie O’ Donovan, Ann Keohane (1-0), Mary Coveney, Sarah Quilligan, Aine Walsh, Rebecca Murphy (0-4), Lorraine Brown (0-4), Roisin O’ Halloran, Ciara O’Sullivan, Amy Walsh (0-1), Lorna Bateman, Laura Lynch, Lily Dineen, Andrea Murphy, Gemma Downey, Ciara White, Niamh O’Leary.            

Saturday 28th of March in Ballygarvan @10.00am

The under-16 team, which includes some very young players, came up against a really strong Ballinhassig side this week. However, it was to their credit that all the girls played to the best of their ability throughout the match.

Ballygarvan 1-4, Ballinhassig 8-9

Ballygarvan: Katriona Keohane, Katie O’ Donovan, Ann Keohane, Ciara White,

Mary Coveney, Sarah Quilligan, Aine Walsh, Rebecca Murphy (0-1), Lorraine Brown (0-3, 2f), Roisin O’ Halloran, Ciara O’Sullivan, Amy Walsh, Andrea Murphy, Lorna Bateman (1-0), Alison Kelleher, Gemma Downing, Saoirse Kavanagh, Vivienne Murphy

Camogie training for all girls born in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 begins on Monday9 March at 5:45 to 6:45 in Ballygarvan. For further details contact coaches: U11/12 (girls born in 1997 & 1998): Mary Hallahan & Aileen O' Neill U9/10 (girls born in 1999 & 2000): Deirdre Daly

U9 Camogie

By Joe Kennefick       Sat 6th September 2008 Ballygarvan  7-07        Cloughduv  2-02 Ballygarvan's Under 16 Camogie Team marched on relentlesly to the County Semi Final with a comprehensive victory over a gallant Cloughduv team. Ballygarvan settled early and a point from Aishling Byrne and a goal from Rachel Keohane put them in control by the 10th minute.  Rebecca Murphy with a point, Aishling Byrne with a goal and a point, and a further goal from Rachel Keohane left Ballygarvan in front at the interval  3-03 to 1-01, Cloughduv scoring a goal and a point. In the second half Ballygarvan continued to torment Cloughduv. Rebecca Murphy blazed over when She had the goal at her mercy,Maeve Moynihan goaled from out the field,points from Byrne and Sarah Quilligan left Cloughduv with a mountain to climb. While they responded with a goal and a point, that was as close as they could come as a half back line of Lorraine Browne and a particulary forceful Lauren Kennefick kept them at bay. Further goals from Rebecca & Christina Murphy, and Rachel Keohane, with Aishling Byrne sending over a 45 for the final score left Ballygarvan in front by 7-07 to 2-02, and they march into the semi-final, where they will play the winners of Ballincollig V Killeagh.  Coach Michael Moynihan who is taking it all in his stride, said that they are taking it one game at a time and hopes to have an injury free squad for the semi final. Scorers  Aishling Byrne  1-04,  Rachel Keohane  3-00,  Rebecca Murphy  1-02,  Christina Murphy  1-00,  Maeve Moynihan  1-00,  Sarah Quilligan  0-01, Ballygarvan Team Katie O Donovan, Ann Keohane, Laura O Callaghan, Mary Coveney, Lauren Kennefick, Lorraine Browne, Ciara White, Maeve Moynihan, Christina Murphy, Aine Walsh, Aishling Byrne, Sarah Quilligan, Roisin O Halloran, Rachel Keohane, Rebecca Murphy.  Subs Used:  Alison Kelleher,   Caitriona Keohane,  Ciara O Sullivan