Kildare Camogie
To celebrate having 5 girls playing for Kildare in the All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final, Celbridge GAA have sponsored the Kildare Team Bus on Match day, and also sponsored the Team breakfast, which the Kildare team will enjoy in Celbridge GAA club house before they depart for Croke Park on Sun 13th
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Great news the Kildare Senior Camogie team beat Cork in Nolan park Kilkenny on Sat 22-August-2015 to reach the All Ireland Intermediate final in Croke Park.
The final score was Kildare 1.12 Cork 0.11.
Our players played a huge part with Emer Reilly scoring 1.2 and Susie O'Carroll scoring 0.5 of Kildares points.
Also involved from Celbridge are Niamh Concannon, Angela Lyons and Hannah McDonnell.
Well done to the girls on their fantastic achievement.
Kildare Intermediate Camogie team play Waterford in St. Conleths Park at 2.30pm August 2, with 5 Celbridge representatives.
(Capt) Angela Lyons,
Susie O'Carroll,
Hannah McDonnell,
Émer Reilly
Niamh Concannon
3-August-2015, Celbridge girls on the Kildare Squad included Sadb Mitchell, Roisin Naughton and Grace and Niamh Mimnagh.
They played against Carlow, Cork, Waterford and Carlow again. The team came out on top with a top class performance against Waterford.
Many Thanks to Brigitte Springfeld-Mitchell for taking these great pictures and sending to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Late rally earns Kildare a place in All Ireland semi-final.
Cavan 2-08, Kildare 2-09
Kildare U16 camogie produced an excellent final quarter to outscore opponents Cavan by seven points to one and advance to the All Ireland semi-final of the competition. Late on, Cavan did have the opportunity of an equaliser that their overall play probably deserved but Clodagh Keenaghan’s ‘45’ drifted wide of the right hand post and the referee’s final whistle sounded at the puck-out, to the delight of the visiting team, management and support.
Kildare began this game brightly and Emma Kielty pointed in the opening attack. However, just as in the previous game, the visitors failed to make their advantage of territory and possession count on the scoreboard with a number of scoring opportunities off target. Against the run of play Cavan edged in front with points from Niamh Keenaghan and Ciara Bannon. Kildare’s dominance was rewarded when Caoimhe McKenna sent over the equaliser and shortly afterwards took the lead when Eilis Mahon got a vital touch in a goalmouth scramble. The goal seemed to energise the home team who were now settled into the game and attacked with pace and purpose. Cavan recorded the last four scores of the half, all points from Clodagh Henaghan (free) Ciara Finnegan, Meghan Shields and Phillippa Watters and forced Kildare goalkeeper Aoife Coughlan to make a couple of good saves as they led by the minimum, 0-06 to 1-02 at the interval. During the opening half Kildare management were forced to make a change with Caoimhe Maher replacing the unwell Ciara Friel. Maher was to make a significant contribution before the end of this game.
Into the second half and playing with a slight breeze and a lot of confidence, Cavan were now dictating matters in this game. Gaining possession, Watters moved purposefully in on goal before sending an unstoppable shot past Coughlan and a clear lead for her side. Maher announced her scoring presence with a fine point as the Lillies endeavoured to stay in touch. This was soon cancelled by Bannon’s second point of the afternoon and, as the Cavan attack continued to stretch the Kildare defence, they were thankful for the form and pace of corner back Lilley Evans who averted the danger on a number of occasions. Towards the end of the third quarter Kildare registered two quick points, courtesy of Anna Gallagher and Maher to remain in touch. However, approaching the twentieth minute, following a melee near the Kildare goal, Cavan’s Emer Fitzpatrick got the important touch to force the sliothar across the line for a goal and a five point lead for her team. With the clock moving on and defeat and exit from the championship now a possibility, it was time for the young Kildare team to show character. This they did, firstly Maher pointed from a placed ball but this was cancelled when Eadaoin McDermott sent over in what was to be Cavan’s last score of the day. Then Ruth Clancy, playing well throughout, picked out Gallagher whose scoring effort dipped late and lovely for a green flag to reduce the deficit to two points. Kildare were now attacking with greater determination than earlier and two further points from placed balls (‘45’ and free) from the in-form Maher had the teams on level terms. With the scoreboard (incorrectly) showing Kildare ahead by a point, Gallagher sent over the lead point for Kildare which they maintained through the tense final minutes which included Keenaghan’s late brave effort to draw the game.
Cavan will, no doubt, be disappointed to lose this game. They were a match for Kildare in all aspects of this contest, with a number of players possessing very good skills and pace, but in the end came up just short. Kildare, to their credit, showed great determination in forcing their way back into a game that seemed to be drifting away. Now into the business end of the competition, they need to capitalise on periods of dominance, an issue likely to be addressed on the training ground in the lead up to the semi final.
Scorers, Kildare : Anna Gallagher 1-02, Caoimhe Maher 0-05, Eilis Mahon 1-00, Emma Kielty, Caoimhe McKenna 0-01 each. Cavan : Phillipa Watters 1-01, Ciara Bannon 0-02, Emer Fitzpatrick 1-00, Ciara Finnegan, Meghan Shields, Clodagh Keenaghan, Niamh Keenaghan, Eadaoin McDermott 0-01 each
Kildare : Aoife Coughlan, Sarah Cullen, Ciara Naughton, Lilley Evans, Eilis Kenny, Kate Christansen, Eimear Finn, Ruth Clancy, Ciara Friel, Emma Kielty, Caoimhe Sheil, Sorcha Gillman, Anna Gallagher, Caoimhe McKenna, Eilis Mahon. Subs used : Caoimhe Maher, Meabh Kennedy. Natasha Farrell, Jenny Cullen, Georgina Foley.
Cavan : Kara O’Reilly, Rachel Doureen, Jasmin Brady, Sinead Reilly, Meghan McKenna, Shanise Fitzsimons, Reanne Doureen, Ciara Finnegan, Eadaoin McDermott, Meghan Shields, Clodagh Keenaghan, Niamh Reilly, Ciara Bannon, Phillipa Waters, Emer Fitzpatrick. Subs : Rachael Fleming, Veronica Clarke, Katelyn McGonnell, Emma Colwell
The Kildare u16 Camogie team travelled to Stradone on Sat July 25th, to play Cavan, in what was effectively an All Ireland quarter final, with the victors securing a place in the semis.
We presently have 6 Celbridge girls on the panel and they showed how important they are during this match.
Firstly Eilish Mahon was on hand to fire home Kildare's first goal, to keep the Lilies in contention against a strong Cavan team, and when Kildare found themselves 6 points down going into the final ten minutes, the other Celbridge star Anna Gallagher
lived up to her role of team Captain, by scoring a goal and two points for Kildare to help edge her team to a one point victory.
With Ciara Naughton, who has being putting in sterling performances all year keeping it tight at the back and Clare Fitzmaurice, Aoife Kearney and Saoirse Flattery also adding invaluable support. The Celbridge girls are really showing there worth.
Well done to all the girls.
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We were delighted when our Celbridge GAA CLUB U14 camogie team qualified for their Féile na nGael in Ulster. Then there was the fund raising, to "get on the bus". Finally, their big day came, and they did the club proud.
Many thanks to their brilliant host Fiona Shortt and St. Patrick's Keady, Camogie Club.
Feile update.
The Celbridge U14 camogie team played Four Roads from Roscommon in the quarter final, and won 2 - 1 to 1 - 1.
A brilliant game and the girls did us proud.
They now meet Naomh Brid from Carlow, in the semi final at 12:30 am on Sunday Morning ( 21-June) in Lavey Co Derry.
Update - 21-June
Celbridge with a good battle against an older and physicality stronger Naomh Brid from Carlow came up short today In the feile semi finals. 3-3 to 0-0 only conceding 1 point in the second half.
We will get them next year!
The Club are proud of your achievements. This team is now one of the top four teams nationally in Div 3 !! Well done!!
** Update ** Naomh Brid, the team that beat us in the semi final just won the final...
The Celbridge GAA CLUB U14 camogie team are on their way to Féile na nGael in Ulster from this Friday ( 19-June ) to Sunday (21-June) .
We've had a huge effort from team parents and a great response from club members; local businesses, groups and schools; and the community as a whole - far too many to list.
Many thanks to all of our supporters! Win or lose, the girls will have a great experience and your support has made that possible.
U10 Camogie team with bainisteoir Conor Kenny. Super Sunday blitz in Staffan today Sunday 14 June. Last day of the spring league. Two celbridge teams met opposition from Broadford kilcock, leixlip,cappagh and Straffan where they displayed their impressive skills and team spirit.
Many thanks to Deirdre Whelan for sending this picture to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Celbridge GAA CLUB U8 Camogie organized a blitz with 80+ players across 4 pitches on Wednesday ( 10-June ) . Both players and parents had a great time.
Well done to the celbridge girls!
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Camogie U14 Div 3 Cup Final winners !!
It was a brilliant match and a superb performance from all the girls who won with a final scoreline of 6 - 3 to 1 - 11.
Many Thanks to Cormac Murray for sending these pics to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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U10 camogie played St laurences and host Blitz club Moore field this morning at penultimate blitz of spring league. 17-may. Full gallery will be posted to our club web site, Camogie-U10 section tomorrow.
Well done to the girls as they demonstrated much improved skills. I'm sure Émer Reilly and Susie O'Carroll will be delighted to see such talent in our club.
U14 Football League Division 2
Wed, 13 May, Venue: Celbridge, - 19:00, Ref: Michael Malone
7:10 to 2:05 to Celbridge. Here are some pics from a great match.
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Sean O'Riain took his side to Donore for Feile A @ 2pm on 2-May-2015. The girls qualified for their Feile. Congrats !
The girls were great. The walking wounded made it! Thanks to parents and all the encouraging friends in the club. Special mention to Mark Browne for great cooperation this year and huge work for Camogie in the club. Emer Reilly an inspiration to our girls the last few days. Go raibh maith agaibh! - Sean O Riain.
Mark Browne brought his very young team to Johhnstownbridge, to compete in Feile B. The team put up a great fight but lost out in the end.
To quote Hugh Gallagher - Well done girls, you were just letting everyone know that you will be the team to fear next year