Mike O’Halloran reports on the Kerry Camogie game against Dublin in Tralee on Saturday…
Kerry 0-9
Dublin 2-14
The Kerry Camogie team who beat who lost to Dublin on Saturday.
Defeat for a gallant Kerry Camogie team in Austin Stack Park in Divison 1A of the National League.
Kerry came up a very strong Dublin team and battled hard but were outscored and outclassed for most of the game.
In fairness to the Kerry ladies they never gave up trying. Jackie Horgan scored all but one of Kerry’s points, the remaining point coming from Amy O’Sullivan.
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Kerry were behind by a goal after 20 seconds when Aoife McKearney fired to the net.
Jackie Horgan had three points for Kerry to level matters on three minutes before struck for another goal by Emma Flannigan.
Sarah Murphy had saved another goal attempt on twelve minutes, Kerry added four more points before halftime, to leave the halftime score Dublin 2-07 Kerry 0-07.
Kerry faced an ever increasing wind in the second half and only managed two points, the first of those came on 55 minutes and the second at full time from the stick of Jackie Horgan.
Special mention to the Kerry defence who were tireless in their efforts especially Aoife Behan and Rachel McCarthy. Mention also to Ciara Moloney who pulled off a fantastic save towards the end of the game.
.The launch of the Kerry Camogie ‘Night At The Dogs’ which takes place on March 16.
KERRY Camogie is inviting the community to join them for ‘A Night at the Dogs’ on Saturday, March 16, at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
This initiative aims to garner support for the thriving women’s sport scene in Kerry, showcasing the remarkable achievements of the past year and setting the stage for continued success in 2024.
In 2023, Kerry witnessed a remarkable surge in women’s sports achievements, with the Senior team clinching the Div 2A League Title, the Minor team securing the All Ireland Minor C Championship for the first time in Kerry’s history, and Clanmaurice claiming the Intermediate All Ireland Club Championship title.
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This wave of victories underscores the growing prominence of Camogie in Kerry, promising another sensational year in 2024.
Currently fielding five inter-county teams and two development squads spanning various age groups, Kerry Camogie is committed to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence.
With the Seniors’ recent promotion to Div 1B of the Very League, Kerry Camogie is poised to make even greater strides on the national stage.
With eight active clubs and a membership of 774 individuals—a remarkable increase of 200 over the past three years—Camogie’s popularity is soaring in Kerry.
However, to sustain this growth trajectory and ensure equitable access to resources, Kerry Camogie relies on the support of local businesses and the community at large.
The ‘A Night at the Dogs’ fundraiser presents an opportunity for businesses and individuals to contribute to the advancement of women’s sports and community development in Kerry. By attending this event, sponsors not only endorse athletic excellence but also invest in the empowerment of future generations of female athletes.
As Kerry Camogie embarks on this exciting fundraising venture, they invite the community to join them in celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and resilience.
KERRY Camogie ladies having won the Division 2A League in 2023, Kerry kick off their National League campaign tomorrow in Division 1B of the competition.
They take on Limerick on Saturday in Ballyheigue at 2pm. With the promotion to Div 1B comes a big challenge which no doubt will test the team but the feeling in the Kerry Camogie camp is that they are up for the challenge and look forward to facing Senior side Limerick tomorrow.
.Leonie Walz, Anna Devlin, Ciara Moore and Aine Devlin at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
KERRY Camogie is in rude health as the new season begins this month.
Last year saw the seniors win the National League Division 2A title and the minors victorious in the All-Ireland Camogie ‘C’ final so there was much to celebrate at their annual social in The Rose Hotel on Friday night.
Around 130 players, their families and board officials were present on a night where camogie legend Ursula Jacob was the special guest.
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The multi All-Ireland winning Wexford woman presented the medals to the senior and minor winning teams, as well as to the 2021 Munster Junior Championship winning team.
Ger McCarthy has been involved in Kerry Camogie for a number of years — including a five year stint as Chairperson — and said the future is bright for the sport here.
“Camogie is in a good place in the county, we have a number of minors stepping up to senior this year so it’s going well. It’s really caught on in the schools in Tralee which is important and there’s good days ahead,” he said.
Guests enjoyed a bubbly reception followed by a delicious meal before the many presentations, while the Paudie Coffey Band took the party into the early hours. Scroll down for photos…
Ger McCarthy, special guest Ursula Jacob and Brendan Cruise at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Julianne O’Keeffe and Aine O’Connor at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah Murphy and Patrice Diggin with the Division 2A National League Cup at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Grainne Leahy, Chloe McCarthy, Catherine Ryle and Orla Leahy at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPatrick and Helena Kenny, Phil and Lee Gentlemen and Tom and Michelle Bowler, Ballyheigue, at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lauren Murphy and Maeve Griffin at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanYen Leniston and Yasmin O’Brien at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aisling Hennessy, Amy McCarthy, Róisín Quinn, Anna McCarthy and Niamh Quinn at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCarmel Quinn, Erin Sheehan and Emma Conway at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAntoinette Galvin, Nuala Hinchy, Anne-Marie Russell, Anita Bodenham and Ciara Moore at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGeraldine Hennessy, Denis Hennessy and Anne O’Sullivan at the Kerry Camogie Social at The Rose Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Eilish Harrington, Norette Casey and Clodagh Walsh at the Kerry Camogie event.
KERRY Camogie celebrated a momentous year at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday night.
Both Kerry and Clanmaurice All-Ireland winning teams and management were honoured at the annual social which was MC’d by Sinéad Kissane of Virgin Media Sport.
She paid tribute to both teams who have done so much to advance the cause of women’s sport in the county. A number of presentations were also made on the night.
After a delicious meal, the attendees partied into the early hours. Scroll down for photos supplied by Kerry Camogie…
Clodagh Walsh, Brid Horan and Eilish Harrington at the Kerry Camogie event..Elaine Ryall and Michelle Costello at the Kerry Camogie event.Ger McCarthy and Sinéad Kissane at the Kerry Camogie event..Julianne O’Keeffe, Áine O’Connor and Emma Lawlor at the Kerry Camogie event.Kerry Camogie County Board Treasurers John Edwards and John Leen at the Kerry Camogie event..Kerry Kit Manager Tim Daly receiving a presentation at the Kerry Camogie event.Kerry Selector Owen Lawlor receiving a presentation at the Kerry Camogie event..Kerry Strength and Conditionaing Coach Roy Guerin receiving a presentation at the Kerry Camogie event.Kerry and Clanmaurice Liaison Officer Joanne Diggin receiving a presentation at the Kerry Camogie event..Kerry and Clanmaurice Physio Erin Sheehan receiving a presentation at the Kerry Camogie event.Kerry and Clanmaurice Team Driver Bernard Diggins receiving a presentation at the Kerry Camogie event..Niamh Leen and Sinéad Kissane at the Kerry Camogie event.Enjoying the Kerry Camogie event..Enjoying the Kerry Camogie event.Enjoying the Kerry Camogie event..Enjoying the Kerry Camogie event.Enjoying the Kerry Camogie event..Enjoying the Kerry Camogie event.Enjoying the Kerry Camogie event..
Risteárd Ó Fuaráin on the Kerry club’s win in the semifinal on Sunday…
Clanmaurice 0-11
St Brenda’s 0-3
Rachel McCarthy and Áine O’Connor of Clanmaurice in action.
Following Kerry’s All-Ireland victory in September, Clanmaurice will be hoping to repeat the feat as they face Raharney of Westmeath in the All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Final on Sunday, 24 November.
Clanmaurice overcame the challenge of St. Brenda’s, Ballymacnab of Armagh in their semi-final clash at St. Rynagh’s GAA Club, Offaly yesterday while their final opponents defeated St. Dominic’s of Roscommon.
On a cold day for camogie, Clanmaurice played against the wind in the first half and had gone into a 0-5 to 0-2 lead by the 10 minute mark.
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However, the sides were level at 3 points each 8 minutes later. Clanmaurice were back in the lead in the 20th minute and they stretched that lead to two points at the 25th minute and that left the halftime score, Clanmaurice 0-5 St. Brenda’s, Ballymacnab 0-3.
Patrice Diggin converted 4 frees and scored 1 from play in the first half. Clanmaurice had trailed at halftime in the Munster Final against St. Joseph’s, Doora-Barefield of Clare but had put in a massive second half performance and yesterday proved to be no different.
Olivia Dineen in action.
By the 38th minute Clanmaurice had gone into a 0-8 to 0-3 lead and this had stretched to 0-10 to 0-3 at the 45 minute mark.
There was no way back for St. Brenda’s, Ballymacnab and Clanmaurice booked their final berth on a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-3.
St. Brenda’s had battled all the way but Clanmaurice had too many aces in their pack and the experienced garnered from previous club and intercounty campaigns propelled them to victory.
They will now prepare for a final meeting with Raharney and all in Kerry Camogie wish both Team and Management the very best of luck.
Patrice Diggin, Pete Young and Michelle Costello celebrate the win.
Kerry Team and Scorers: Aoife Fitzgerald, Elaine Ryall, Liz Houlihan, Michelle Costello, Niamh Leen, Sara Murphy, Áine O’Connor, Patrice Diggin (0-8, 0-6f), Laura Collins, Rachel McCarthy, Jackie Horgan (0-3), Olivia Dineen, Jessica Fitzell, Julianne O’Keeffe, Alanna Maunsell.
Substitutions: Clodagh Walsh for Alanna Maunsell, Saidhbhe Horgan for Jessica Fitzell, Tréise Moran for Laura Collins, Emma Lawlor for Julianne O’Keeffe, Eilish Harrington for Áine O’Connor
.Ian Brick, Patrice Diggin and Sara Murphy at the awards.
KERRY’S Patrice Diggin was chosen as the ‘Junior Players’ Player of the Year’ and also received a ‘Soaring Star Award’ at the Camogie Association/WGPA Players’ Player of the Year Award Ceremony, which were presented by Camogie Association President Kathleen Woods at the Citywest Hotel on Saturday night.
Kerry defender Sara Murphy also received a nomination in the ‘Soaring Star’ Category and Kerry Manager Ian Brick was nominated for ‘Manager Of The Year.’ All at Kerry Camogie congratulated Patrice on her awards and Sara and Ian on their nominations.
.Members of the Kerry camogie team and Kerry U14 camogie team at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
TEACHER Olivia Dineen had some special guests at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday, when her teammates from the All-Ireland Junior winning Kerry Camogie team paid a visit.
The first year students gathered in the Centenary Hall to welcome the ladies as well as members of the Kerry Under 14 side who also won an All-Ireland title on the same weekend.
Ms Dineen introduced her teammates to those assembled and said it was a privilege to stand before the students as champions. She said they heard about the Under 14s success while on the bus up to Dublin on the Saturday and it inspired them further in their bid for success the following day.
Ms Dineen described the emotions of that Sunday to the students.
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.Teacher Olivia Dineen with fellow members of the Kerry camogie team at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
“Sunday was like a dream come true for all of us. The adult team started in Kerry in 2011 so it as a really long road with plenty of bends and bumps along the way. Our aim at the start of this year was we wanted to get up those steps. It was a total outpouring of emotion and I think between us all we cried buckets with relief and happiness.”
“If there’s anything to take from this, it’s if you have a goal, keep at it. You’re going to have obstacles, but with the support of everyone around you, like we had, you’ll get around it and you’ll find a way of getting to your goal,” she added.
Also attending on the day were team manager Ian Brick and Kerry Camogie Chairperson Ger McCarthy. The ladies stuck around for a while to pose for photos with the students. Scroll down for photos…
Teacher and Kerry Camogie team member Olivia Dineen (centre) with members of the Kerry camogie team and the Kerry U14 team at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Members of the Kerry U14 camogie team Róisin Quinn, Ruth O’Connor, Amy O’Loughlin, Niamh Quinn, Ciara O’Sullivan and Grainne Leahy at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMembers of the Kerry camogie team who were at Mercy Mounthawk on Friday. In front; Niamh Leen, Olivia Dineen, Elaine Ryall and Laura Collins. Back from left; Michelle Costello, Aoife Behan, Megan Weir, Eilish Harrington and Aoife Fitzgerald. Photo by Dermot Crean.First year students at the visit of Kerry camogie team to Mercy Mounthawk on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kerry Camogie PRO, Risteárd Ó Fuaráin, with his report on yesterday’s historic win…
Kerry 0-11
Limerick 0-8
Kerry Camogie team watches captain Niamh Leen lift the cup.
Kerry faced Limerick in the Premier Junior decider at Croke Park on Sunday hoping to banish the disappointment of their 2018 loss.
On a perfect day for camogie, Patrice Diggin launched the first Kerry attack after 25 seconds but her shot was dealt with by Limerick goalkeeper Leah O’Carroll.
In the 2nd minute Limerick created a goalscoring opportunity when Michelle Curtin won a ball but her handpass to Ella Whelan who was in a great position was blocked by Elaine Ryall.
Seconds later Sara Murphy hooked Ella Whelan as she attempted to raise a white flag. Kerry got off the mark in the 5th minute when Bríd Horan scored a beautiful point.
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Limerick drew level in the 7th minute when Rebecca Noonan converted a peach of a free from the Cusack Stand side of the pitch.
Seconds later Michelle Curtin of Limerick went on a run but her shot went narrowly wide. In the 10th minute Jackie Horgan was fouled and Patrice Diggin converted the free.
Great work by Templeglantine’s Noelle Curtin was rewarded with a fine point in the 12th minute. In the 14th minute Julianne O’Keeffe struck a beautiful ball to put Kerry back in front.
Patrice Diggin scored from play in the 15th minute and followed this with a point from a free in the 17th.
The same player found Jackie Horgan in the 21st minute and she put Kerry into a four-point lead, 0-6 to 0-2. Rebecca Noonan converted another free in the 23rd minute.
A quick free to Michelle Curtin of Limerick in the 27th minute saw her split the posts and the final point of the half was scored by Rebecca Noonan in the 4th minute of injury time to leave the halftime score at Kerry 0-6 Limerick 0-5. Kerry made two halftime substitutions.
Ann-Marie Leen replaced Jessica Fitzell and Clodagh Walsh replaced Bríd Horan. It did not take Clodagh Walsh long to make her mark as she scored a point within seconds.
A lovely strike by Rachel McCarthy in the 37th minute was followed by another Rebecca Noonan converted free in the 38th.
Quick thinking by Patrice Diggin in the 43rd minute saw her direct a quick free to Sara Murphy and she raised another white flag to put Kerry three ahead. A Patrice free in the 45th minute was cancelled out by a Rebecca Noonan free a minute later.
Limerick substitute Shauna D’Arcy got her name on the scoreboard in the 48th minute. Kerry made their third substitution as Alanna Maunsell replaced Julianne O’Keeffe.
Patrice Diggin added another pointed free to her tally in the 54th minute. Limerick tried hard to get an equalising goal but the Kerry backs stood firm to record a historic victory for Kerry Camogie on a scoreline of 0-11 to 0-8.
Camogie President Kathleen Woods presented the Kathleen Mills Cup to Niamh Leen amid scenes of great celebration. Limerick can be very proud of their efforts as they never gave up and there is no doubt that this bunch of Treaty Women will be a force to be reckoned with in next year’s championship.
However, following last year’s disappointment, it was a proud day for the Kerry Team and Management. Well done to all involved. Comhghairdeachas libh go leir!
Kerry Scorers: Patrice Diggin 0-5 (0-4f), Bríd Horan, Jackie Horgan, Julianne O’Keeffe, Rachel McCarthy, Sara Murphy and Clodagh Walsh each scored 0-1.
Limerick Scorers: Rebecca Noonan 0-5 (0-5f), Noelle Curtin, Ella Whelan and Shauna D’Arcy each scored 0-1.
Subs: Ann-Marie Leen for Jessica Fitzell (HT), Clodagh Walsh for Bríd Horan (HT), Alanna Maunsell for Julianne O’Keeffe (48).
LIMERICK: Leah O’Carroll, Kate Herbert, Yvonne Lee, Eva Butler, Sarah Shanahan, Aoife Coughlan, Sinéad McElligott, Orlaith Kelleher, Ann Kennedy, Rebecca Noonan, Geri Mai O’Kelly, Noelle Curtin, Michelle Curtin, Grace Lee, Ella Whelan.
Subs: Leanne Browne for Orlaith Kelleher (35), Shauna D’Arcy for Geri Mai O’Kelly (44), Caroline Brennan for Grace Lee (45), Katie Carroll for Noelle Curtin (55).
Risteárd Ó Fuaráin on Kerry camogie team’s win over Clare on Saturday…
Kerry 1-13
Clare 0-6
Action from the game.
Kerry made the journey to Cusack Park in Ennis on Saturday to take on the home team in the semi-final of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship.
The Kingdom were hoping to get back to the decider following their loss to Dublin in last year’s final.
Kerry really started with intent and executed a strong running game that ensured that the Banner Girls could not get a foothold.
Indeed, it was the 25th minute before Clare registered their first point. Kerry continued in the same vein and led at halftime on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-3 with the Kerry goal coming from the stick of Julianne O’Keeffe who latched onto the end of a Patrice Diggin free.
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The second half was 5 minutes old when there was a moment of magic from Patrice Diggin when she dispossessed her Clare marker and flicked the ball forward before gathering it again and pointing.
Julianne O’Keeffe added to her tally shortly after. Kerry then made two substitutions when Norette Casey replaced Jessica Fitzell and Clodagh Walsh replaced Bríd Horan.
Clare battled hard with Regan Conway doing her utmost to break through the Kerry defence but the Kerry backs stood firm.
Action from the game.
Ruan’s Louise McDonnell wearing No. 11 was another player who tried hard but her attacking potential was curtailed due to her need to shore up the defence as Kerry continued to attack.
Clare tagged on two points from a free and play in the 20thand 22nd minutes but Julianne O’Keeffe replied for Kerry in the 26th.
Kerry continued to run the bench with Eilish Harrington replacing Niamh Leen and Alanna Maunsell replacing Rachel McCarthy.
Clare had a free in the 57th minute but the Kerry defence continued to deny Clare the goal that they so badly needed.
Kerry then made their final substitution when Ann-Marie Leen replaced Laura Collins. Kate O’Gorman completed the Clare scoring in the 60th minute and Patrice Diggin did likewise for Kerry in the 3rd minute of injury time when she converted a free.
Final Score was Kerry 1-13 Clare 0-6. Kerry will face Limerick in the final on 8 September.
Action from the game.
Kerry Team & Scorers: Aoife Fitzgerald, Liz Houlihan, Niamh Leen, Michelle Costello, Patrice Diggin 0-7 (0-5f), Sara Murphy, Aine O’Connor, Elaine Ryall, Rachel McCarthy, Jessica Fitzell, Laura Collins, Olivia Dineen 0-1, Bríd Horan 0-1, Jackie Horgan, Julianne O’Keeffe 1-4.
Substitutions: Norette Casey for Jessica Fitzell, Clodagh Walsh for Bríd Horan, Eilish Harrington for Niamh Leen, Alanna Maunsell for Rachel McCarthy, Ann-Marie Leen for Laura Collins.
Patrice Diggin accounted for 0-11 of the Kerry tally
Kerry travelled to Walsh Park in Waterford on Saturday to face the Déise in the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship.
The Kingdom had already defeated Waterford in the Munster Championship so travelled to Walsh Park hoping to repeat the feat.
On a perfect day for camogie, Kerry hit the ground running and were 0-4 to 0-0 ahead at the 13 minute mark.
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They maintained their dominance and probably should have held a greater halftime lead than 0-6 to 0-1. Kerry continued in the same vein in the second half and Waterford had no answer to Kerry’s excellent running game.
Kerry’s defence refused to yield scores and the Kingdom’s midfield and forward lines continued to attack the Waterford goals.
Their chief tormentor was Patrice Diggin who finished the day with 0-11 with 0-8 coming from frees.
Kerry continued to keep Waterford scoreless in the second half and had extended their tally to 0-11 by the 40 minute mark.
They raised their 13th white flag in the 52nd minute and Jackie Horgan put the icing on the cake when she raised a green flag approaching the end.
Kerry continued their run of wins against Waterford with a comfortable victory on a scoreline of Kerry 1-16 Waterford 0-1.
Kerry Team & Scorers: Aoife Fitzgerald, Liz Houlihan, Niamh Leen (0-1), Michelle Costello, Patrice Diggin (0-11, 0-8f), Sara Murphy, Aine O’Connor, Elaine Ryall, Rachel McCarthy, Jessica Fitzell, Laura Collins (0-2), Norette Casey, Julianne O’Keeffe, Jackie Horgan (1-1), Brid Horan (0-1)
Substitutions: Clodagh Walsh for Julianne O’Keeffe, Olivia Dineen for Rachel McCarthy, Alannah Whelan for Niamh Leen, Emma Lawlor for Norette Casey, Alanna Maunsell for Clodagh Walsh (inj.)
Kerry returned to action on Saturday when they welcomed Offaly to Hermitage Park, Lixnaw in the Liberty Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship.
On a perfect day for camogie, Patrice Diggin had Kerry two points ahead by the 8th minute mark with two frees. Offaly got off the mark in the 13th when No. 11 Dara Hanamy converted a free.
Some excellent play from Niamh Leen and Jackie Horgan put Patrice Diggin through on goal in the 14th minute but she was fouled and she converted the resulting free. Dara Hanamy replied with a free in the 28th.
Points from play from Patrice Diggin and Offaly’s Niamh Kileen left the halftime score at Kerry 0-4 Offaly 0-3.
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At halftime Orla Gorman replaced Orla Maher on the Offaly Team. Kerry started the second half strongly and two Patrice Diggin frees had them 0-6 to 0-3 ahead at the 34 minute mark and the same player added from play in the 39th .
Action from the game.
Offaly had a goal chance in the 43rd minute but it was brilliantly repelled by the Kerry defence. Jackie Horgan scored a beautiful point from play in the 46th. Kerry made their first substitution when Norette Casey replaced Julianne O’Keeffe.
Patrice Diggin increased the Kerry tally in the 52nd minute with a point from play.
Alannah Whelan then replaced Clodagh Walsh. Offaly tried hard to breach the Kerry defence in the 54th but the Kingdom backline stood firm.
Following good play between Bríd Horan and Jackie Horgan, it fell to the latter to raise a white flag. Eilish Harrington replaced Bríd Horan on the Kerry team and Siobhán Killeen replaced Leanne Scully on the Offaly side.
Patrice Diggin and Niamh Kileen exchanged points in injury time as Kerry made their final substitution when Ann-Marie Leen replaced Rachel McCarthy.
So the final score was Kerry 0-11 Offaly 0-4. A strong second half performance from the Kingdom maintained their unblemished record in this year’s championship.
Substitutions: Norette Casey for Julianne O’Keeffe, Alannah Whelan for Clodagh Walsh, Eilish Harrington for Bríd Horan, Ann-Marie Leen for Rachel McCarthy.
SATURDAY’S game between Kerry and Wicklow in the Premier Junior Camogie Championship has had to be postoned due to the contaminated water incident in Limerick last weekend.
A statement from the Camogie Association reads: “Due to reasons beyond our control regarding contaminated water in Limerick last weekend the scheduled Premier Junior Championship fixture between Kerry v Wicklow in Abbeydorney GAA this Saturday July 6th has been postponed to err on the side of caution from a player welfare perspective.”
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“Details of the re-arranged fixture will be announced in due course. It will remain as a home fixture for Kerry.”
Around 60 people, including 12 Kerry players, involved in camogie fell ill on Saturday night, after drinking water in the Croagh Kilfinny GAA Grounds earlier that day.
Wexford senior team and Limerick players were also affected. Kerry Camogie wished all affected players from Kerry, Limerick and Wexford a speedy recovery.
Kerry made the journey to Croagh-Kilfinny GAA Club on Saturday to face the Treaty Women in the first round of the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship.
Limerick won the toss and elected to play with the aid of a stiff wind. The breeze did not seem to affect Kerry free-taker Patrice Diggin as she opened the Kingdom’s account with a beautiful free in the 3rd minute.
While Rebecca Noonan scored a free for Limerick in the 5th minute, Patrice Diggin converted two more frees for Kerry in the 10th and 11th before the same player sent an excellent pass to Bríd Horan who split the posts in the 17th.
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Points from Julianne O’Keeffe in the 22nd and Rebecca Noonan in the 23rd left the score at the 25 minute mark at 0-5 to 0-4 in favour of the visitors.
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However in the first minute of injury-time, Limerick pounced for a goal to give them a 1-4 to 0-5 halftime lead. Kerry made their first substitution when Norette Casey replaced Áine O’Connor.
In the 35th minute Patrice Diggin scored from play and followed this up with a free in the 38th. In the 47th minute Patrice was unlucky to hit the upright with a free but Jackie Horgan was on hand to raise a white flag.
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Rebecca Noonan got Limerick’s only second-half score with a free in the 51st minute. Clodagh Walsh replaced Eilish Harrington on the Kerry Team.
A hat-trick of frees from Patrice Diggin in the 54th, 58th and in the 1st minute of injury-time made it 0-11 to 1-5.
That proved to be the final score as Kerry ran their bench with Ann-Marie Leen replacing Jackie Horgan, Megan Weir replacing Julianne O’Keeffe and Emma Lawlor replacing Bríd Horan.
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Limerick tried hard to get the goal that they needed but the Kerry defence stood firm and now look forward to a home game against Wicklow this weekend.
FOUR Kerry Teams participated in the Camogie Féile and it was a fantastic experience for these young girls to take part in such a prestigious competition and forge friendships with players from other counties.
Causeway and Cillard competed in Division 5 and Killarney and Tralee competed in Division 6.
Tralee Parnells welcomed Castleblayney Camogie Club. They faced Killarney and Four Roads on Friday evening and while they were unsuccessful, the spirit shown augured well for the rest of the competition.
They faced Castleblayney on Saturday morning and gave a great performance to win by a goal. Then it was off to Baile Bhuirne to face Bandon and another great performance gave them a four-point win.
Their next game was a semi-final meeting with the highly-fancied Edendork St. Malachy’s of Tyrone. Despite giving their all, the Tyrone Girls proved to be too strong. However, Cailíní Thrá Lí can be very proud of their achievements over the weekend.
Killarney Camogie
Killarney hosted Four Roads Camogie Club from Roscommon and made fantastic start to the competition on Friday evening by overcoming stiff opposition from Castleblayney and Tralee Parnells.
On Saturday morning, Killarney faced their guests, Four Roads, but unfortunately the Rossies proved too strong.
Killarney then progressed to the Cup quarter-final where they faced Clonakilty. After a tough battle at Baile Bhuirne, Cailíní Chill Airne emerged victorious and they were now looking forward to a Division 6 Cup semi-final meeting with Nemo Rangers, which took place at Mayfield.
However, despite a spirited performance, the Cork Girls proved too strong. Killarney were delighted that their guests Four Roads went on to lift the title. This was an excellent performance by the Killarney Girls and the future looks bright for the sport in the Killarney area.
Cillard Camogie
Cillard welcomed Castletown Geoghegan of Westmeath. They had an excellent start on Friday evening when they defeated Na Brídeoga of Mayo. They then faced their neighbours Causeway but despite a great performance, the laurels went to the girls in Maroon and White.
On Saturday morning, Cillard faced their guests Castletown Geoghegan and recorded an excellent victory.
They then travelled to Mallow to face Ballyhea in the Cup quarter-final. This was an enthralling contest but Ballyhea emerged victorious. All in Cillard can be very proud of the displays by their U14 Team over the weekend.
Causeway Camogie
Causeway welcomed Na Brídeoga of Mayo, a team they had defeated to capture the Féile title in 2018. On Friday evening they had two good wins against Castletown Geoghegan and Cillard.
On Saturday morning they continued their winning streak against Na Brídeoga. They then travelled to Cloughduv and had a one-point win against Oran of Roscommon. They then faced Ballyhea in the Division 5 Cup Final.
Ballyhea had beaten Cillard in the semi-final and they continued their success against Kerry Teams by lifting the title.
Causeway had led at halftime but Ballyhea’s second half performance gave them victory. It was a brilliant achievement by Causeway to reach the decider.
All in Kerry Camogie are proud of our teams’ performances over the weekend and we express our gratitude to their mentors, parents and all those who made the weekend such a memorable occasion. Go raibh maith agaibh go léir.
KERRY travelled to Lemybrien in Waterford on Saturday evening, to face ‘cailíní na nDéise’ in the semi-final of the Munster Junior Camogie Championship.
This was a much-fancied Waterford outfit with a panel of 32 players on the evening while Kerry travelled with just 18 players due to injuries.
Kerry hit the ground running and were two points to one up at the 7 minute mark before a Niamh Murphy free levelled matters in the 11th.
Patrice Diggin then put Kerry back in front in the 15th and Bríd Horan put Kerry two ahead in the 17th minute.
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Kerry then got a grip on the game and went in with a 0-8 to 0-2 halftime lead. Kerry had a good range of scorers in the first half with Sara Murphy contributing four points, Patrice Diggin scoring two with one each from Jackie Horgan and Bríd Horan.
Upon the resumption, two Niamh Murphy frees in the 3rd and 9th minutes of the second half left the score at 0-8 to 0-4.
However, Kerry stretched their lead to six by the 10th minute of the half before Niamh Murphy made it 0-10 to 0-6 with two more frees in the 13th and 16th minutes.
Kerry got the decisive score in the 20th minute when Laura Collins found the Waterford net to put Kerry 1-11 to 0-6 ahead.
Both teams exchanged late points to leave the final score at Kerry 1-12 Waterford 0-7. This was a brilliant evening for Kerry Camogie as they had to make a very long journey to play a strong Waterford side.
Kerry will now play Cork in the Munster Final after the Cork girls overcame Limerick in the other semi-final.
Kerry Team and Scorers: Aoife Fitzgerald, Liz Houlihan, Niamh Leen, Michelle Costello, Patrice Diggin (0-4f), Sara Murphy (0-5,2f) Aoife Behan, Elaine Ryall, Rachel McCarthy, Julianne O’Keeffe, Laura Collins (1-0), Alannah Whelan, Megan Weir, Jackie Horgan (0-2), Brid Horan (0-1). Substitutions: Aine O’Connor for Megan Weir, Clodagh Walsh for Alannah Whelan, Emma Lawlor for Elaine Ryall.
THE footballers aren’t the only Kerry side in action on Sunday.
As well as the Kerry ladies football team in action in Armagh at 12 noon, closer to home you can see the Kerry Camogie team play.
They will face Galway at John Mitchel’s GAA grounds at 2pm in Division 2 of the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League, so if you’re about why not head up and support them. Here’s the team…
Risteárd Ó Fuaráin on Kerry Camogie’s opening league game played on Sunday afternoon…
Kerry 0-7
Westmeath 0-10
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KERRY welcomed Westmeath to John Mitchel’s GAA Club on Sunday in their first outing in Division 2 of the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League.
This was a Westmeath team that had been beaten by Cork in last year’s Division Two Final so were hot favourites against last year’s Division Three Champions.
Kerry made two changes prior to throw-in with Áine O’Connor and Bríd Horan replacing Kate Lynch and Caoimhe Spillane respectively.
On a wet and windy day for camogie, the visitors open their account in the 3rd minute through a free from their influential full forward Megan Dowdall.
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Patrice Diggin opened the Kerry account in the 8th minute from a free and the hosts went ahead a minute later when Jessica Fitzell won a brilliant ball in the corner and she fed Julianne O’Keeffe who raised a white flag.
The Kerry camogie panel.
A Megan Dowdall free in the 13th minute was cancelled out by a Patrice Diggin free in the 16th and the same player put Kerry two points ahead in the 22nd minute when she converted a free following great play by both Jackie Horgan and Jessica Fitzell.
Megan Dowdall from play, Sheila McGrath and a Megan Dowdall free had Westmeath 0-5 to 0-4 ahead by the 29th minute mark.
Westmeath had a chance of a goal in the 1st minute of injury time but Aoife Fitzgerald brought off a brilliant save to leave the halftime score, Westmeath 0-5 Kerry 0-4.
Westmeath had the aid of a stiff breeze in the 2nd half but it was Kerry who went on the attack and a brilliant passage of play involving Laura Collins and Jackie Horgan was rewarded with a free, which Patrice Diggin duly converted to draw the sides level.
A Megan Dowdall free in the 34th minute put the visitors back in front. Kerry launched an attack in the 35th minute when a pinpoint pass from Patrice Diggin found Jessica Fitzell but her shot was parried away by Fiona Keating and Bríd Horan was unlucky not to latch onto the rebound.
In the 38th minute Westmeath increased their lead to two points when Sinéad McKenna split the posts.
A Westmeath wide in the 45th was followed by an attack on the Kerry goal in the 46th but the Kerry defence coped admirably and Aoife Behan lifted the siege.
A Megan Dowdall free in the 47th put Westmeath ahead by 0-8 to 0-5. A Patrice Diggin free in the 53rd minute reduced the margin to two. In the 58th minute, a promising attack by Kerry was repelled by the Westmeath defence.
Aoife Fitzgerald had made an excellent save at the end of the first and she did likewise in the 59th minute when she used her body to deny Westmeath Captain Máiréad McCormack and the sliotar went out for a 45”, which Megan Dowdall converted.
Máiréad McCormack completed the Westmeath scoring in the 60thminute with a point from play and the final score of the day came from Patrice Diggin when she converted a free.
Kerry tried hard to get the goal that would have given them a share of the spoils but it was not to be and it finished Westmeath 0-10 Kerry 0-7.
Ian Brick and his management will be very pleased with Kerry’s first outing in Division Two.
Last year’s Division Three champions acquitted themselves well against last year’s Division Two finalists and this performance bodes well for the rest of the campaign.
.‘Queen’ aka Nathan Dineen, Darren Barrett, Adam Guerin and Gerard Leen who won the Judges vote at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
MICHAEL Jackson, Queen, Tina Turner and Lady Gaga were just some of the stars impersonated by contestants drawn from all over north Kerry at the ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ fundraiser for Kerry Camogie on Saturday night.
Taking the format of the well-known ITV show, 10 acts took to the stage at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel and nailed their performances with lavish costumes, sharp moves and some very funny twists.
The night got off to a lively start with an opening dance from members of Kerry Camogie and all the acts were well trained for the night by Cassie Leen and Ciara Powell.
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MC for the night was Radio Kerry’s Brendan Fuller while the judges John Brassil TD, well-known sports journalist Murt Murphy, Caroline McEnery of the HR Suite and Cllr Toireasa Ferris were captivated by the performances.
In the end there had to be a winner and ‘Queen’ featuring Adam Guerin, Darren Barrett, Gerard Leen and Nathan Dineen were the judges pick while the public plumped for The Proud Marys — Jane Behan, Carmel Quirke, Amy O’Sullivan, Kathleen O’Sullivan and Lorraine Hobbert.
One of the organisers, Fiona Flynn, was overwhelmed with the success of the event.
“It’s been fantastic, there’s over 550 people here for the night. We just want to thank them for coming, the acts, my fellow committee members who organised this and especially Jonathan Collins and all the team at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel who were fantastic all along.”
The contestants were Fiona Moriarty; Cindy Moriarty and Abbie Liu; Sarah McCarthy, Aoife Godley, Brid Horan and Saoirse Sheehy; Evan Lyons and Laura Collins; Adam Guerin, Darren Barrett, Gerard Leen and Nathan Dineen; Christina Dineen, Samantha Drury, Aileen Galloway; Jerry O’Neill; Jane Behan, Carmel Quirke, Amy O’Sullivan, Kathleen O’Sullivan and Lorraine Hobbert; Mike Parker, James Barry, Barry Mahony, Darragh Behan and Padraig Logue. Scroll down for photos…
Samantha Drury, Aileen Galloway and Christina Dineen who performed Lady Marmalade at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.MC Brendan Fuller with ‘Little Mix’ on stage at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThomas Doherty, Laura Collins and Evan Lyons who performed Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Carmel Quirke, Amy O’Sullivan, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Lorraine Hobbert and Jane Behan who performed Tina Turner’s ‘Proud Mary’ at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAbbie Liu and Cindy Moriarty who performed Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Jackson 5 aka Barry Mahony, Padraig Logue, Darragh Behan, Mike Parker and James Barry at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanFiona Moriarty and her ‘Sister Act’ at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.‘Little Mix’ on stage at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPerforming Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ were, in front; Kate Brophy, Kornelia Lemanska. At back; Jagoda Waszkiewcz, Ruby Ryall, Sherraya O’Connell and Caoimhe Casey at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Brid Horan, Sarah McCarthy, Saoirse Sheehy and Aoife Godley performing as ‘Little Mix’ at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJudges Murt Murphy, Caroline McEnery, Toireasa Ferris and John Brassil at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJoanne Lawlor, Christine Meehan and Sinead O’Sullivan at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot CreanChloe Smith and Nicole Sugrue at the Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Christina Dineen, Abby Liu and Fiona Moriarty participants in the upcoming Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at the launch in The Forge Bar, Causeway, on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S set to be a star-studded night of entertainment later this month when well-known faces from the north Kerry sporting fraternity take to the stage for ‘Stars In Their Eyes’.
Taking the format of the well-known ITV show, 10 acts will take on the persona of famous music stars for the fundraising event for Kerry Camogie. It all takes place on Saturday, January 26 at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
“It’s a fundraiser to get things up and running for 2019 as there is a lot of expense involved in Kerry camogie,” said one of the organisers, Fiona Flynn. “We’ve ten acts — made up of individuals and groups — and each one will take on the persona of a star to be revealed on the night. It’s going to be a great fun and something very different.”
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The acts are drawn from all over north Kerry — Listowel, Causeway, Ballyheigue, Abbeydorney, Kilflynn, the St Senan’s Club and more. There’s also an opening dance from members of Kerry Camogie which is not to be missed.
The acts are being put through their paces by Cassie Leen and Ciara Powell who have come up with something special for each act.
MC for the night is Radio Kerry’s Brendan Fuller while the judges are John Brassil TD, well-known sports journalist Murt Murphy, Caroline McEnery of the HR Suite and Cllr Toireasa Ferris.
Tickets can be bought from the acts or from Sarah on 087 6475257 and Fiona on 086 3306050. The contestants are as follows;
1. Fiona Moriarty; 2. Cindy Moriarty and Abbie Liu; 3. Sarah McCarthy, Aoife Godley, Brid Horan and Saoirse Sheehy; 4. Evan Lyons and Laura Collins; 5. Adam Guerin, Darren Barrett, Gerard Leen and Nathan Dineen; 6. Christina Dineen, Samantha Drury, Aileen Galloway; 7. Niall Hanlon and Pa Lucid; 8. Jerry O’Neill; 9. Jane Behan, Carmel Quirke, Amy O’Sullivan, Kathleen O’Sullivan and Lorraine Hobbert; 10. Mike Parker, James Barry, Barry Mahony, Darragh Behan and Padraig Logue. Scroll down for photos…
Bríd Horan, Saoirse Sheehy, Aoife Godley and Sarah McCarthy, participants in the upcoming Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at the launch in The Forge Bar, Causeway, on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Adam Guerin, Darren Barrett, Gerard Leen and Nathan Dineen, participants in the upcoming Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at the launch in The Forge Bar, Causeway, on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJane Behan, Carmel Quirke, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Lorraine Hobbert and Amy O’Sullivan, participants in the upcoming Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at the launch in The Forge Bar, Causeway, on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanBarry Mahony, Padraig Logue, Mike Parker, James Barry and Darragh Behan, participants in the upcoming Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at the launch in The Forge Bar, Causeway, on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSome of the participants, judges and organisers of the upcoming Kerry Camogie ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ at the launch in The Forge Bar, Causeway, on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
KERRY are in another All-Ireland final on Sunday. This time it’s the camogie team in action and the Dublin ladies stand in the way of winning a Premier Junior title.
The good news is if you can’t be in Croke Park you can watch the game on the RTE Player from 12noon.
Kerry are making their very first appearance in Croke Park as they’ve gone a step further than 2017 when they exited the Championship at the semi-final stage.
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They will draw inspiration from their National League Division 3 triumph in April as they make their second final appearance of the year.
Having topped their group by virtue of score difference, they were then impressive in their semi-final defeat of Roscommon to book their date with destiny on the hallowed turf of Croke Park.
Dublin are looking to avenge their painful defeat to Westmeath in last year’s All-Ireland Final as they aim to secure their first All-Ireland Premier Junior title since 2006.
The Dubs have a 100% record with wins over Armagh and Roscommon in the group stage before a dominant win over Offaly in the Semi-Final booked their return to Croke Park.
It should be a cracker of a game so tune in to see if there’s another All-Ireland coming to the Kingdom.
Mike O’Halloran watched the Kerry camogie team claim the Division 3 League title yesterday with victory over Roscommon…
Kerry 2-8
Roscommon 0-4
Jackie Horgan with the cup. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
A comprehensive win then for Kerry Camogie over a fancied Roscommon team in The Ragg in Tipperary, in the final of Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division three.
The game was played in difficult conditions both weather-wise and underfoot conditions.
This victory was forged by the scores in the first half but was steeled in the second half against all odds by a resilient Kerry defence who repelled everything that Roscommon threw at them.
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After 36 seconds, Kerry were a point up from the stick of Caoimhe Shanahan. Patrice Diggin followed suit from a free and after 15 minutes, Patrice struck an indirect free towards the Roscommon goal. It was touched by a Roscommon player to the net.
Patrice Diggin struck over a point from play and another free putting Kerry ahead 1-4 to no score.
Rachel Fitzmaurice pucked over a point for Roscommon on 21 minutes and for about eight minutes they mounted a challenge to Kerry. Susan Spillane had their second point, but Kerry put paid to that challenge as Alana Whelan pulled on the ball to the net.
Action from the match. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Roscommon were to have the aid of a stiff wind in the second half and were hoping that the aid of the wind might be enough to overcome Kerry.
However, Kerry were having none of this and got the first score of the second half from the stick of Aoife Behan.
Susan Spillane pointed a free for Roscommon, Patrice Diggin drilled a free over the Roscommon bar and Laura Collins pointed from play before Susan Spillane had a pointed free for Roscommon, their final point.
Aoife Behan had her second point to leave the final score Kerry 2-8 Roscommon 0-4.
Action from the game. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Sara Murphy was immense at centre back, at full back Niamh Leen was imperious, they were well supported by Elaine Ryall, Michele Costello, Liz Houlihan and Aine O’Connor.
The Kerry management brought full forward and captain Jackie Horgan back as a sweeper to quell the threat of Rachel Fitzmaurice the Roscommon danger woman.
The victorious Kerry team. Photo by Mike O’HalloranThe captain makes her speech. Photo by Mike O’HalloranAction from the game. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
The Kerry Camogie Team will face Roscommon in the Littlewoods Ireland Division 3 Final after a strong performance against Clare at Tom Healy Park, Abbeydorney on Sunday.
Prior to the game, a minute’s silence was observed to remember Oisín Cahill and Darragh Killeen, brother and cousin of Clare fullback Becky Cahill, who lost their lives in a car accident on the outskirts of Ennis on Easter Sunday.
When proceedings got underway, it was Kerry who started the brighter. In the 3rd minute Rachel McCarthy had a shot on goal but her attempt was saved.
Kerry opened the scoring in the 6th minute when Patrice Diggin tapped over a free and a minute later the same player added a point from play.
Captain Jackie Horgan extended the lead in the 9thminute and in the 10th, 12th and 14th, Patrice Diggin scored 3 points from play to give Kerry a 0-6 to 0-0 lead.
In the 18th minute, Aisling McMahon opened Clare’s account with a free and within a minute Niamh Mulqueen had raised another white flag for the visitors.
In the 21st minute a free was floated into the Kerry square but despite some anxious moments, the Kerry defence were able to clear their lines. In the 22nd minute Aisling McMahon was again successful with a free to leave the score at 0-6 to 0-3.
Kerry then had an opportunity for a goal but Sara Murphy’s penalty was saved. A Patrice Diggin free in the 1st minute of injury time left the halftime score, Kerry 0-7 Clare 0-3.
Upon the resumption, a Patrice Diggin free in the 32ndminute, a point from play from Alannah Whelan in the 33rd and another free from Patrice Diggin in the 36th extended Kerry’s lead to 0-10 to 0-3.
Aisling Malone replied for Clare in the 43rd but the visitors needed a green flag to get them back in the game.
However, a Patrice Diggin free in the 48th and a well-worked goal by the same player in the 55th gave Kerry a comfortable victory on a scoreline of Kerry 1-11 Clare 0-4.
Kerry will face Roscommon in the final this weekend. Date, time and venue to be confirmed.
Substitutions: Clodagh Walsh for Rachel McCarthy, Jessica Fitzell for Aoife Behan, Norette Casey for Alannah Whelan, Kate Buckley for Jackie Horgan. Julianne O’Keeffe replaced Laura Collins.
THE Kerry Camogie Team travelled to Healy Park in Omagh on Sunday hoping to extend their unbeaten record in Division 3 of the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League.
This game served as a curtain raiser to the Senior Football game between the same counties and it was encouraging that football fans arrived early to support the girls.
Kerry hit the ground running and were 1-1 to 0-0 ahead by the 2ndminute. By the 5th minute this had stretched to 2-1 to 0-1 and Kerry were moving the ball well.
A minute later they extended their lead to 2-2 to 0-1. At the 10 minute stage it was 2-3 to 0-1. Tyrone then raised two white flags leaving the score at the 15th minute mark at 2-3 to 0-3.
In the 17th minute a beautiful through ball from Patrice Diggin found captain Jackie Horgan and she found the Tyrone net pushing the Kerry girls further ahead on a score of 3-3 to 0-3.
By the 20 minute mark this lead had been extended to 4-3 to 0-4 and it was clear that the Tyrone defence were finding the Kerry attack difficult to handle.
Despite Tyrone finding the Kerry net, the Kerry girls held a strong halftime lead, 4-6 to 1-4. Points in the 4th & 11th minute of the 2nd half extended Kerry’s lead to 4-8 to 1-4.
Kerry continued in the same vein in the second half and despite another Tyrone green flag, Kerry led at the 45 minute mark by 4-9 to 2-5. By the 50th minute this had been extended to 4-11 to 2-5.
They then tagged on 3 more points to record a good victory on a final scoreline of 4-14 to 2-6. This was a solid performance by the entire team with a great spread of scorers.
This sets Kerry up for their final game when they welcome Roscommon to Abbeydorney on Easter Sunday at 2pm.
Should they win against the Rossies they will face Tyrone in the semi-final. However, should Roscommon leave Tom Healy Park with the points, the Kerry girls will face Clare in the semi-final.
Speaking after the game, Kerry Manager Stephen Goggin said he was extremely pleased with the performance and while it will be important in subsequent games to ensure that the team plays for the full 60 minutes, the margin of victory and the spread of scorers boded well for the future.
Kerry Team and Scorers. Alannah Maunsell, Liz Houlihan, Niamh Leen, Michelle Costello, Elaine Ryall, Sara Murphy, Aine O’Connor, Patrice Diggin (0-3, 1f), Laura Collins (0-2), Jessica Fitzell, Aoife Behan (0-1), Julianne O’ Keeffe, Rachel McCarthy (1-1), Jackie Horgan (Captain) (2-4), Alanna Whelan (1-1),
Substitutions: Eilish Harrington for Niamh Leen, Norette Casey (0-1) for Elaine Ryall, Clodagh Walsh (0-1) for Julianne O’Keeffe, Megan Weir for Rachel McCarthy
Maria Redmond gets in her strike under pressure from Laura Collins.
Kerry travelled to Meelick on Sunday to take on Clare in the first round of the Littlewoods National Camogie League Division 3. Conditions were perfect for Camogie.
At the outset it was clear that Clare were aware of the threat posed by Kerry No. 14 Patrice Diggin as she was double marked by fullback Rebecca Cahill & midfielder Corina McMahon.
However, Diggin made a statement of intent in the first minute winning her first battle.
Despite narrowly missing the target, it was clear that she was going to be a handful for the afternoon. In the 9th minute a great run by Captain Jackie Horgan resulted in a free, which Patrice duly converted.
Jackie’s midfield partner Orla Young was also proving to be industrious as she embarked on a number of runs, one of which followed a dispossession by Laura Collins.
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Kerry continued to apply the pressure and Jessica Fitzell was narrowly wide having gathered possession from a Sara Murphy free.
In the 12th minute, Kerry were unlucky not to find the net. A powerful strike by Rachel McCarthy brought out an excellent save by Clare netminder Edel McNamra.
Jane Fitzgerald maintains possession under pressure from Orla Young and Laura Collins.
In the 15th minute, Patrice Diggins tapped over another free to make it 0-2 to 0-0. Clare got off the mark in the 22nd minute courtesy of a Siobhan Lane free.
In the 23rd minute Jessica Fitzell fired over to make it 0-3 to 0-1. In the 25th minute Patrice Diggins made it 0-4 to 0-1 from a free.
Clare were applying pressure but the Kerry full back line stood resolute. Clare were rewarded in the 27th minute by another Siobhán Lane free. Kerry had another goal chance in the 30th minute.
A brilliant run by Sarah Murphy & then by Jackie Horgan saw Rachel McCarthy bearing down on a crowded Clare goal but her hand pass was repelled by the Clare defence. That left the halftime score: Clare 0-2, Kerry 0-4.
A halftime substitution saw Julianne O’Keeffe replace Clodagh Walsh. The 2nd half was only 3 minutes old when Kerry found the Clare net.
The attack was started by Laura Collins who fed Patrice Diggin who in turn found the inrushing Aoife Behan and the Kerry No. 12 made no mistake crashing the ball past Edel McNamara in the Clare goal.
This was followed in the 34th minute by another pointed free from Clare’s Sinéad Lane. In the 36th minute a through ball from Jackie Horgan to Rachel McCarthy resulted in a free, which Patrice Diggin duly converted.
A minute later the same player converted another free following a good Kerry movement involving Laura Collins, Patrice & Sarah Murphy. Clare launched a number of attacks but the full back line marshalled by Niamh Leen stood firm.
In the 45th minute Caoimhe Shanahan replaced Rachel McCarthy and in the 47th Treise Moran replaced Michelle Costello.
Stephen Goggin speaks to the Kerry Camogie team after victory over Clare.
In the 51st minute Patrice Diggins added to her tally from frees. Bríd Horan & Alannah Whelan then replaced Jessica Fitzell & Jackie Horgan. In the 57th minute Clare’s Sinéad Power scored a beautiful point from the wing.
Following a foul on Alannah Whelan, Patrice Diggin converted the free to leave the final score: Clare 0-4, Kerry 1-8.
After the game, Kerry Manager Stephen Goggin said he was extremely pleased with the way Kerry raised their game in the second half & it was great to come away from Meelick with the points.
THE Kerry Senior Camogie Team to face Clare at Meelick at 2pm on Sunday in Division 3 of the Littlewooods Ireland National Camogie League has been named and it’s an all Clammaurice line-up.
.Norette Casey, Aoife Behan and Jackie Horgan with Munster Junior Cup at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE year in Kerry Camogie was celebrated at the annual awards social in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night with over 170 people attending.
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was the special guest at the occasion where presentations were made to teams who excelled throughout the year.
“It’s been a fantastic year for Kerry Camogie,” said PRO Risteárd Ó Fuaráin. “Cillard and Causeway did very well in Féile, the standout performances would have been the Kerry Under 15s and Clanmaurice getting to an All-Ireland junior club final and representing Kerry with distinction. We’re very proud of all the teams this year.”
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“We’re delighted as well that Niamh Leen, Patrice Diggins and the Clanmaurice team were honoured at the Kerry Sports Star Awards in Killarney last week. That was great recognition for Kerry Camogie. Patrice was also voted Munster GAA Camogie Player of the Year as well which is a great honour for her. Hopefully 2018 will be an even better year,” said Risteárd. Scroll down for photos…
Special guest Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh with ladies at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sarah McCarthy, Bríd Horan and Clara Heather at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanClodagh Walsh, Jessica Fitzell, Nessa McGarty at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katelyn Stack, Grainne Shanahan, Emma Conway, Alanna Garcia and Cara Cullen at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMichelle Costello, Elaine Ryall and Sarah Murphy at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Maeve Godley, Stacy Leahy, Abbey O’Sullivan, Amy Corridon, Kellie Meehan and Ellen Cooke at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Jo Murphy, Mary Kearney and Gina O’Donoghue at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Therese Moran and Alanna Maunsell at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJoanne and Róisín O’Sullivan with Tríona Brassil at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Victoria Tynan, Gary O’Brien, Lisa McKenna, Stephen Goggin, Jillian O’Leary and Anthony Fealy at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanOlivia Dineen and Patrick Healy at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Stephen Lynch, Alanna Whelan, May Whelan, Janice Whelan and Maurice Whelan at the Kerry Camogie Social at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mike O’Halloran on Kerry’s victory over Clare in Abbeydorney on Saturday in the Liberty Premier Junior Championship…
Action from the Kerry v Clare camogie match on Saturday. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
A huge win for Kerry Camogie on Saturday when they defeated Clare on a scoreline of Kerry 5-19 Clare 1-05.
Clare travelled to fulfil the fixture despite having won no game in the competition and had numerous personnel changes.
Kerry were in charge from the off with Norette Casey and Anne Marie Leen splitting the posts before Niki Kaiser replied for Clare.
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Aoife Behan had a goal for Kerry followed by points from Jacqueline Horgan, Patrice Diggin and Anne Marie Leen before Laura Collins pulled on a ball to the net, in-between Niki Kaiser had a point for Clare.
It was 2-5 to 1-2 on the 20 minute mark as Louise McDonnell goaled for Clare. Jacqueline Horgan and Anne Marie Leen had a goal each and at the other end there was a great save from Alanna Maunsell in the Kerry goal, 4-8 to 1-2 at halftime.
The Kerry Camogie panel before the Clare match. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
Kerry went on to empty their bench and Jessica Fitzell, who was named on the starting fifteen but was replaced by Saidbhe Horgan, entered the fray to get Kerry’s fifth goal.
The game had gone a little flat given that Kerry were never in any danger of losing. Kerry would have preferred a more stern test given that they are only one game away from a final appearance.
Mike O’Halloran reports on Kerry’s win over Roscommon in the Liberty Premier Junior Championship at the weekend…
The Kerry Camogie panel. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
The Kerry Camogie team had an emphatic win over Roscommon in Tralee on Saturday.
The home side’s win was never in doubt from the moment Jessica Fitzell pointed after three minutes.
Roscommon had all their scores in the first half and went in at halftime three points down as Kerry added five more points from the hurlers of Patrice Diggins, Jacqueline Horgan, Alannah Whelan and Laura Collins.
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Patrice Diggins had Kerry motoring again within four minutes of the restart with a point she pointed a free she pointed a free three minutes later before Sara Murphy and Aoife Behan had a point each.
Aoife then goaled on fifteen minutes to make the score Kerry 1-10 Roscommon 0-3.
Jacqueline Horgan, Aoife Behan and Patrice Diggins added three further points to leave the final score Kerry 1-13 Roscommon 0-3. Kerry now go on to play Clare in their next game. Scroll down for photos…
Action during the game. Photo by Mike O’HalloranAction from the game. Photo by Mike O’Halloran
KERRY Camogie ladies having won the Division 2A League in 2023, Kerry kick off their National League campaign tomorrow in Division 1B of the competition.
