JUNIOR B

The girls again this year due to results were in a 3 way play off and
will again play Ballygarvan in Ballincollig on
MONDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER to see who will progress to the County Semi Final
on Sunday 9th September against Sliabh Rua.
The girls have put in tremendous preparations of hard work, attendance
at training and challenge matches, and the mentors had difficulity in
picking the starting 15 due to the efforts by each and every player;
and over the past two matches we have introduced players and all girls
are prepared and ready to play and play as a unit with one goal - a
place in the County Semi Finals.... the gloves are now off and only 1
team will survive and progress........... Match report next week.
As a Club we are very lucky to have the excellent Down Family of Downs
Supervalu, Main Street, Ballincollig as Club Sponsor - and like in
previous years the family get behind the Camogie Club and this year it
was the turn of the Junior Team to receive new gear....... the Junior
gear in use presently was handed down from the present senior team and
after 9 years it was time for its retirement..... The new gear fully
sponsored by the Down Family was presented at the GAA Grounds on
Friday 24th August and was accepted by Junior Club Captain, Louise
Weste. On hand at the presentation were Barry Down and Captain Louise
Weste....... Barry was invited into the Club to a reception and Club
Chairman, Finbarr Bradley, and captain, Louise Weste both thanked the
Down Family for their continued support; there was a great attendance
of the Club Officers, committee and players and a lovely evening was
had by all.... Once again a huge thanks for the gear and we hope to do
you proud....
Photo taken of Barry Down and Louise Weste at the Score Board also
sponsored by the Down Family for the Ballincollig GAA Club.

MINOR

With a busy schedule we are finding it difficult to pin down a date to
play Cloughduv in the Minor match but we hope to have news of the
match in the coming days..... watch for the tx and be
ready............ not much time to prepare but this small talented
group will give their all against neighbours Cloughduv....

Go Games Finals

Under 8s
This weekend thirteen enthusiastic Under 8 girls represented
Ballincollig in an exciting Camogie Gala weekend in Castle Road. Two
teams played against Sarsfields in two equally balanced matches. The
games consisted of three periods giving the girls an opportunity to
play in all the different positions on the field.

In team A Ciara O Donovan gave a masterful display in midfield,
Sorcha McCarthys puck outs reached the far end of the pitch, Chloe
Bernardi was resolute in defence and in goals. Lily Carey Murphy
controlled her zone and was a prolific goal-scorer. Áine Creedon was
fantastic in the forwards and birthday girl Emma Lynch rushed from the
sideline (after treatment for an injury) to score a super goal.

Team B also gave a wonderful performance on the day. Meabh Dempsey was
a credit to her team, Meabh Power's work-rate as ever was second to
none, Ailbhe Hickey brought strength and leadership to the mid-field,
Ciara O Brien was fearless in the tackle, Hazel Power was a busy
beaver all through the game, Kate Lee, who stayed focused throughout,
contributed in all the zones and the experienced Aoibhinn O Flynn
played with characteristic tenacity.

Having played their hearts out through torrential downpours the sun
finally came out just in time to dry them off for the presentation.
The girls were delighted to receive cúl pink camogie wristbands and
groovy mini gear bags. A great day was had by all!


Under 9s
U9 had there Go-Games Final in CastleRoad on Saturday,We had 10girls
and we played CourseyRovers.It was a great day out and the girls
really enjoyed themselfs.

Under 10s
The U10 also had there Go-Games Final in CastleRoad on Sunday.We had
2teams of 8 and we played Ballygarvan in to great contests.The girls
showed all the skills they had learned in
training,handpassing,hooking,blocking,striking by most of all
Teamwork.Well done girls.

All Ireland Semi finals

Frances Corkery from the U10 team wrote a small note for everyone
about the trip to Kilkenny on Sat 18th August to play at the All
Ireland Semi finals.

"Saturday was a great day, we were all wearing green for Ballincollig.
Once we arrived at Nowlan Park off the coach, we were waiting in the
stands for the game to begin, at last we were waving our flags for the
girls in red and every time they scored we cheered. At half time we
played our match against Killmora from Galway in front of a lot of
people. It was great to have some of the Cork team sign our hurleys,
thanks for a great day and we are looking forward to cheering on our
Cork girls in the final."

Senior

Unfortunately we bowed out of the championship last Monday night after
we lost to St Catherines on a 0-17 to 1-07 scoreline. We competed very
well up to half time but unfortunately we were unable to stay with our
opponents in the second half. After a great effort from the entire
panel throughout the year, now we have the long wait until next year
before we get together again. A sincere 'thank you' to all the panel,
supporters and club in general for all your efforts, commitment and
support through the year.