A Chara,
It gives me great pleasure as Runai of Cumann Camogaiochta Carrig Ui Leighin to give a brief review of activities of Carrigaline Camogie Club for the 2004 year.
The Club participated in the Divisional Competitions and the County Championships & Leagues. We also took part in the Pan Celtic games in Tralee and a Seven-A-Side Competition in Waterford at Senior B Level.
Success came to the club in 2004 through our U16’s when they captured the U16C (12 a side) Competition by defeating Blarney in the final.
We also had two players on the Carrigdhoun Panel who made history by winning the County Senior Championship for the very first time. The division also reached the Centenary U21 Final but were narrowly beaten by Muskerry.

U14/U15: Unable to field a team at this age due to lack of numbers
U16: Against all the odds this team came up trumps and won the U16 C 12 A Side County when they defeated Blarney in the final on a score line of 5-06 to 3-02 having seen off Barryroe and Na Piarsaigh in the earlier rounds. Well done to the team & mentors Andrew O’Farrell, Eleanor O’Keeffe & Angela Egan.
U18: Did not participate in this competition due to lack of numbers
Junior B: Failed to field a team in the competition, only 10 players turned up for game against Aghabullogue We played a challenge game instead and included some of our senior players to make up a team. We pulled out of this competition due to lack of interest.
Senior B: For the second year in a row we were drawn against Newcestown in the Championship again taking them to a replay, but in the replay we had no answer to a much stronger Newcestown side. In the league we were unsuccessful in the four games we played.

ACHIEVEMENTS
During 2004 we had representative on the Divisional teams.
-Carrigdhoun Senior Panel –Caroline O’Keeffe & Ann Kiely
-Carrigdhoun Senior Selector –Tom Kiely
At this stage I would like to thanks everybody who helped the Club in any way during the past year.

SPECIAL THANKS TO
-All our sponsors especially our main sponsor Michel Jewellers
-To all our trainers, mentors of our teams for their time & dedication throughout the year
-The GAA Club Underage & Adult Section for their support and use of their facilities through out the year and to the ground staff for preparing the pitches.
-The parents for their support and provision of transport to games when needed
-To everybody who helped out at discos and our fundraising evens.

BEREAVEMENTS
To all members who suffered bereavements in the past year, we extend our sincere sympathy.

Finally I would like to thank my fellow officers: Chairman Philip O’Doherty, Treasure Kay Murphy, Vice Chairperson Emily Power, Assistant Treasurer Amy Collins, and Assistant Secretary Ann Kiely for their help & support through the past year. I would also like to wish the Camogie Club, all sections of the GAA Club & the Ladies Football Club the best for the year 2005.

Is mise
Tomas O’Cadhlagh
Runai Cumann Camogaiochta Charraig Ui Leighin

At present we have over 120 players ranging from 6-14 years.

U8 – 20
U9 – 25
U10/11 – 30
U12 – 25
U13/14 – 20

U8: Outdoor training was held in the GAA pitch on Mondays 5-6pm. When the weather got too bad we went indoors to the community complex on Wednesdays from 6-7pm.
Trainers: Eileen Murphy/Ann Patterson/Nora

U9: Outdoor training was held in the GAA pitch on Mondays 5-6pm. When the weather got too bad we moved indoors to the community complex.
Ballinora came to Carrigaline and we played 2 12 a side games U8 U U9. Everyone got a game and the girls seemed to enjoy themselves
Trainers: Maeve Barry/Laura Thompson/Una O’Farrell/Hilary Egan

U10: Outdoor training was held in the GAA pitch on Thursdays from 5-6pm.
We entered 2 teams in the South East Indoor Blitz in March. Both teams won all their games to qualify for the finals in their section. The “A” team lost to Ballinhassig after a very entertaining game. The “B” team were level after full time and lost out to the golden goal rule also to Ballinhassig. Both teams done extremely well & did not go away empty handed.
We also entered an U10 team in the Outdoor Blitz her in August in Ballinhassig. This is always a great day out for the girls.
Trainers: Brian Maye/Angela Egan

U11: Outdoor training was held in the GAA pitch on Thursdays from 5-6pm.
We entered 2 teams in the South East Indoor Blitz in March. Both teams reached the semi-final stage but were unlucky not to go any further. Well done girls.
We also entered one team in the Ballinhassig Blitz held in March. The girls got to the semi final again in this competition.
The U11’s took part in the South East Outdoor League. They done well to reach the Semi-Final but were beaten by Valley Rovers.
Trainers: Brian Maye/Angela Egan

U12: The U12B done very well in the County this year. They played six games. Won 3, Drew 3 & only lost 1 qualifying for the quarter finals. They played Eire Og in the quarter final but were unlucky to lose by 1 point. 0-0 to 0-1.
The U12’s were also entered in the Indoor Ballinhassig Blitz on 07/03/04. They won their first 4 matches to get to the Semi Final but were knocked out by Ballinora who beat them by a goal scored in the last minute.
Trainers: Paul Buckley/Angela Egan/Elaine Egan

U13: The U13’s played din the South East competition. The did well but lost out to Valley Rovers in the Semi-Final.
Trainers: Marie Scully/Robbie Smyth/Paul Buckley

U14: The U14’s played 6 matches in the County League. They won 5 & drew 1. They reached the quarter finals as top qualifiers of their group. The played Ballincollig on 16/06/04 in the quarter final. This was their best performance to date but they were unlucky on the day. We were leading by a 1-02 with five minutes to go when Ballincollig scored 2 goals in quick succession to win by a point. Carrigaline 5-01, Ballincollig 5-02.
Trainers: Marie Scully/Robbie Smyth/Paul Buckley

On the 19/09/04 we hired a bus and took a trip to Dublin for the Camogie All Ireland. 40 children and 12 adults went. Great day had by all. We had a very comfortable bus which made the journey easier, and watched a video on the way. Thanks to Dave Crowley for coming up with the sweets and drinks. Thanks to the club also for paying for our food on the way home, that was badly needed after allt hose sweets & crisps!

We also had a very successful skills/fun day which over 60 girls participated.

Our aim in the underage section is to ensure everyone is included and has fun and enjoys themselves while learning the skills of camogie.

On behalf of the underage I would like to thank all the coaches who helped out during the year, we would not be able to function without their help.

Marie Scully
Secretary UnderAge Section