Tullamore Camogie Club hosts exciting underage blitz
Tullamore Camogie Club's u10 players hosted round 7 of the U10 Go Games with a team from Edenderry and two from Naomh Brid travelling. Tullamore fielded 3 teams and so all players played in 3 games.
The quality of the play was very high and demonstrates the value of these blitzes in developing our young camogie players. Our thanks to family members who turned up to support the players and to our coaches, Diarmuid, Alan, Sam & Lorcan. Our thanks also to our young referees Molly, Katie and Ailbhe. Our girls proudly wore their new jerseys sponsored by Clonminch Pharmacy. Our thanks to Amy & Diarmuid who attended for the photo.
The players and coaches have a short rest before their next Blitz on the 14th Aug.
Players: Blue Team: Ciara Kelly, Jessica Francis, Sadie McGuinness, Lucy Gallagher, Emily Gallagher, Layla Kinnarney, Anna Flynn, Marie Kidney. Pink Team: Emelia Ferrier, Sarah Martin, Izzy Wilson, Ella Berry, Olive Herlihy, Maeve Makan, Grace Harvey, Waniya Rehman. White Team: Aoibheann O’Reilly, Aine Scally, Anna Mitchell, Grace Halloran, Emily McMahon, Ariana McDonald, Aoibhlinn Golden, Gabriela Yaneva
GRANT GO GAMES BLITZ – U8
Killeigh was the venue for the 7th blitz with teams from Shamrocks, St Sinchills, and Edenderry. Despite peak holiday time Tullamore were still in a position to field 3 teams. Thanks to St Sinchills for hosting what was an enjoyable morning’s camogie with great support from parents for the girls. Once again thanks to our coaches Finan, Karen, Caitriona, John, Kieran & Brendan with Colleen providing the first aid.
Players: Juliette Stone, Claire Dooley, Alison Mooney, Anna Lawless, Ena Smith, Niamh Boland, Hamdallah Habib, Clodagh Casey, Fiadh Buckley, Tessa Grace O’Brien, Daisy Mordan, Ada O’Meara , Isla Healy, Molly Langdon, Kitty McAuliffe, Sophia Dooner, Priya Leavy, Gracie Horan, Robyn Connolly, Fiadh Smyth, Mia Gallagher.
The players and coaches have earned a short break before their next Blitz on the 15th Aug.
CLUB SUMMER CAMP
The sun shone, the players came in their numbers, as did the coaches, and there was of camogie galore. Once again, the club held a very successful camogie camp with something for everyone. Along with our regular coaches our players had the privilege of being coached by intercounty camogie player Becky Bryant and dual Tullamore GAA player Mike Fox. Among the activities were a tour of O’Connor Park conducted by Noel Cooney which was followed by mini games on the grounds. Aoife Marron’s Irish dancing sessions were very popular as were the table quizzes which tested the players knowledge of camogie. Away from camogie the girls enjoyed a very engaging Boxercise session and new to the camp this year was an exercise programme on trampolines which proved exhausting but great fun. A session by Mary Guest on sign language prove very popular. Stephen Lawlor was on hand on the opening day to hand over the camp jerseys kindly sponsored by St Mary’s Community Centre. In addition to the jerseys participants received a camp bag. The camp finished up with a fun obstacle course which saw the coaches engage in the fun. To cool down Ursula Conlon was on hand to distribute the welcome cones. The club are extremely grateful to our coaches Emer Keegan, Finan Dooley, Claire Cantwell, Diarmuid Herlihy, Aoife O’Brien, Mary Guest and Louise Kelly and to our Senior players Niamh McCormack, Kate Fox, Katie Hannon, Emily Walsh, Rachel Cunningham, Alice Walsh and Alara Pehlivan who will hopeful take up coaching in the near future. Our thanks to our development committee members for organising such a wonderful event.
SUMMER COACHING SESSIONS
The club coaching sessions for players 10-15 years got underway last week. The sessions will continue this week and will conclude on the 5th August 2026. Players interested in availing of this skill development programme can still come along by contacting their team coach.
OFFALY TEAMS
A big well done to Offaly u14s green team who bet Cork in the Orla Mc Donagh tournament shield final in Thurles. A special mention to our four Tullamore girls Eva Fitzpatrick, Abbie Duffy, Kelly Dunne and Abby Lynch.
THIS WEEKS FIXTURES:
This week will see our Minor team take on our near neighbours St Sinchills in the semi final of the championship. Tullamore earned their place by finishing top of their group whilst St Sinchills come into the semi final as runners up in their group. Whilst this would leave Tullamore favourites St Sinchills have been making marked improvements as the championship progressed so Tullamore will require to be on top form to gain a final spot.
Sunday next marks the beginning of the Senior championship for Tullamore when they take on Drumcullen. Home advantage will no doubt be a factor in what should be a testing game for Tullamore.
Our underage competitions continue with both teams in our u12 league hoping to follow up on victories gained to date. Likewise both our u14 teams hope to add to their overall points to enhance their chances of qualifying for the nock out stages of the competitions. Tullamore’s u16 team have 2 matches this week. First up is an away fixture against Birr. With both teams on equal points this should be a closely contested game. The 2nd match is a delayed game against Edenderry who will be eager to take their first points with a home fixture.
Mon 27th July U14A Tullamore v Naomh Bríd – 7.45pm Dr Kelly’s Field
Tues 28th July Minor Semi Final Tullamore v St Sinchills – 7.30pm Dr Kelly’s Field
Weds 29th July U14 C Belmont v Tullamore at 8pm Moystown
Thurs 30th July U12 A Naomh Bríd v Tullamore 6.45 Coolderry
Thurs 30th July U16A Tullamore v Birr 8pm Dr Kelly’s Field
Fri 31st July U12C St Sinchills v Tullamore 6.30pm Killurin
Sat 1st Aug U16 A Edenderry v Tullamore 11am Weavers Field
Sun 2nd Aug Snr C’ship Tullamore v Drumcullen 12noon Dr Kelly’s Field