East Cork Ladies’ Football Junior “B” Championship Final
Aghada 3-12 Glanmire 4-04
“Super performance by Aghada Junior Ladies”
Aghada looked to put the ghost of 2013 behind them in Caherlag on Sunday night, having lost by a single goal last year in the corresponding fixture V Midleton. But it was the Glanmire girls who got off to the better start converting 2 goals and point in the opening 7 minutes Aghada knew they were in for a tough evening if they were to be victorious. Sinead McCarthy had to go to the well and draw from her experience to keep the back line from breaking under intense Glanmire pressure, Minors Cassie Tynan and Sophie Bawden began to get a handle on their opponents and gradually Aghada grew in to the game. Fresh from a Munster final hat trick Emma Farmer got Aghada on the board with a great improvised goal with the outside of her right boot. Still Glanmire kept the pressure on Aghada and converted another goal opportunity plus a pointed free. Kerry O Neill put in though shift trying to escape the shackles of the impressive Amy Turpin from Glanmire, Kerry provided leadership for the forwards and newcomer Maria O Neill is a real find for Aghada with her excellent work rate and intelligent distribution. Glanmire kept finding space for the Cork U16 star Katie Hannon and she had Aghada in all sorts of trouble. Just when Aghada thought they had worked their way back in to the game Glanmire goaled again with a cracking drive low the left corner giving the keeper no chance. At half time Aghada trailed 3-3 to 1-4 and were in big trouble.
Aghada management took the team in to the changing room at half time and whatever was said had the desired effect. From the throw in Sinead o Driscoll expertly tapped the ball down for the majestic Roisin Phelan and after a slaloming run through the Glanmire defence she converted a cracking point. Now Aghada were playing with determination, keeping possession and started to tack on more points through Hannah Looney, Emma Farmer, and Sinead O Driscoll, but just as they thought they were getting a grip Glanmire goaled again, Jennifer got fingertips but could not stop the rocket. From the resultant kick out Aisling O Connor carried the ball up to Emma who slipped it to Hannah Looney, now all Glanmire eyes were focused on Emma Farmer for the return ball but showing her class she released Hannah Rose in space on the left and she goaled with a cracking low drive to the far corner. The game was now within touching distance for the girls in green. Amanda Bennett, Moira Mc Govern and Sorcha Phelan all had massive performances in the second half and ensured Aghada retained the ball and worked the scores. As Aghada pressed forward Glanmire looked to hit us on the break but now the experience of Captain Laura Burchill and the pace of Cassie Tynan really closed the deal. Emma goaled again and tacked on a beauty curling in from wide on the right. Glanmire led the game until the 54th minute but now Aghada had the lead when it mattered most. An unusual yellow card for our no 8 only seemed to redouble the effort and intensity and the girls in green took the cup on the final whistle winning on a score line of 3-12 to 4-4. Well done to both teams for a great final.
This was a fantastic win for the club to add to the County Junior league title won earlier when the defeated Castlemagner in another super match.
County Championship is the next challenge for the Junior team who have gone from strength to strength in 2014.Our first game is against Carrigaline and this is fixed for August 11th.
Well done and thanks to all the girls in the panel and the management team of Ian Rose, Reece Badwin, Brian Leamy and Jennifer Lewis who are the real power behind the team.
Aghada Panel
Jennifer Lewis, Siobhan McCarthy, Cassie Tynan, Laura Burchill (C), Aisling O Connor, Sinead McCarthy, Sophie Bawden, Sinead O Driscoll, Roisin Phelan, Maria O Neill, Hannah Looney, Hannah Rose, Kerry O Neill, Emma Farmer, Amanda Bennett, Sorcha Phelan, Moira Mc Govern Claire Coughlan, Jodi Rose, Laura Savage, Ciara Mc Grath, Ciara Counihan, Chantal Thomas, Cora Cashman
Munster Senior Ladies’ Football Final
Well done to Roisín Phelan and Emma Farmer who were part of the Cork Senior Ladies team who defeated Kerry in the Munster senior final on Saturday last. Emma bagged a hat trick of goals and Roisín made the save of the season as Cork went on to regain the Munster crown winning on a score line Cork 6-14 Kerry 2-11.
Congrats to both girls on their recent awards, Roisín won the Evening Echo sports star of the Month and Emma won the East Cork and District sports star of the month due recognition for two wonderful players.
Under Age Teams
U 10 & U 12 Leagues are reaching their conclusion with just a few remaining fixtures. Aghada have had a mixed season in these grades and all girls have put in a great effort. Thanks to all parents, mentors trainers and everyone who has helped out. Keep up the good work
U-14 Girls have had some time off after reaching the semi final of the county but we still have to play the “A” League final v Glanmire and the East Cork Championship so plenty of games left. Training continues every Monday evening.
U-16 We are in the semi final of the league again v Glanmire This game is fixed for mid August with the county championship starting early in September so again it is all to play for.
Minor Footballers
The Minor East Cork league is underway with Bride Rovers, Carrigtwohill, Fermoy, Mayfield and Midleton in our section so plenty of interesting games ahead. The Semi Finals are fixed for Sept 9th with the finals on the 14th September. The County Championship starts in early October for all teams who qualify.
Cork Development Summer Camps
These courses are open to all girls in their age group and are excellent value and extremely good for developing your skills
East Cork Venues
Erin’s Own GAA Grounds on MONDAY NEXT July 21st
U 11 Girls born in 2004/2005/2006
Monday to Wednesday 9am to 11 am each day Cost €20
U 14 Girls born in 2000/2001/2002/2003
Monday to Wednesday 1130 to 4 pm each day cost €30
Fermoy August 11th
The same course will run starting on August 11th in Fermoy at the same times
U 15 Development
East Cork Venue will be in Killeagh on the weekend of August 9th time TBA
The Cork U15 Development Programme is open to all girls born in the years 1999 and 2000. It provides intensive training in the skills of Gaelic football to participants. The programme will run every second weekend over the months of July and August. Sessions will be at different locations throughout the county to facilitate all divisions. The programme will stop for the month of September due to U16 County Championships and will resume in October on a weekly basis as per previous years.
U 17 Development
Cork Ladies Football U 17 Academy (Girls Born in 1997/1998) has just started and takes place in Redmond’s GAA Grounds (Up by the Airport) on Wednesday evenings 5 30 to 7 30pm
Kellogg’s Cúl Camp 2014
The Aghada Cúl Camp which is open to boys and girls takes place in Rostellan August 11th to August 15th 2014 please check on line for details as there is still time to book and places are available.
Girls : Continue training and enjoy the rest of the Summer but please be careful in the water and on the roads.
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