CAHIR GAA NOTES
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SENIOR FOOTBALL: CAHIR 1-07 ARDFINNAN 0-08
Cahir maintained their interest in the County League with this hard earned win over Ardfinnan on Thursday night in very wet conditions in Ardfinnan. Cahir led at the break by 5 points to 2 and went 5 points clear with 10 minutes remaining with a goal from Robbie Costigan. Ardfinnan scored 3 late points giving Cahir a two point win.
Team & Scorers:
Aaron Wall, Gavin Berry, Noel O’Gorman, Ger Hally, Robbie Costigan (1-0), Liam O Gorman, Eric Flannery, Eddie Kendrick, Michael Tarrant, James McGrath (0-1), Benny Hickey (0-3), Roger Peters (0-1), Tom O’Gorman (0-2), Mark Costigan, Shane Murphy
Subs Used: Edmund Meehan, Dean Lonergan, Keith Maguire, Eanna O’Gorman.
MCNAMEE AWARDS
The Cahir history – Memories & Achievements 124 years of the GAA in Cahir - has been honoured with the McNamee award for the best History publication in 2009. We congratulate Colm O’Flaherty and Matty Hussey on their excellent work. The book has received much praise since its publication and the receipt of the prestigious McNamee award is well deserved. The presentation ceremony will take place in Croke Park on Saturday next.
MUNSTER UNDER 15 & 16 COMPETITIONS
Congratulations to Tipperary under 15 & under 16 teams on winning their Munster Titles at the week-end. The Under 16 team coached by Paddy O’Flaherty and with Eoin Donaghy playing defeated Kerry North & Limerick on Saturday to qualify for the Final against Cork County on Sunday. The Final went to extra time as a result of a late goal from Cork but Tipperary pulled away in extra time. The Under 15 team played and won their 4 matches on Saturday and Cahir was represented by Liam Casey and Keelan Hickey. Well done to all.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Tipperary defeated Waterford in Cappoquinn on Friday night to win the Munster under 16 title. The team was captained by Clions Higgins, who also received the player of the match award. Aisling McCarthy scored 5-2 in the 6-5 to 1-12 win. Cahir had 7 players on the panel as follows Kristy Downey, Siobhan Heffernan, Cliona Higgins, Aisling McCarthy, Orla McEniry, Fiona Rees, and Emma Corcoran.
CAMOGIE
Well done to Orla McEniry and her Tipperary team mates on winning the Munster U16 Camogie title with a win over Clare on Sunday. It was a good week-end for Orla as she also picked up a Ladies under 16 Football Munster title.
FIXTURES (Check Website for details as date and times may change)
Wednesday July 21st
JHC V Ballybacon/Grange in Clogheen at 7:30
Friday July 23rd
IHC V Ballyneale in Kilsheelan at 7:30
Saturday July 24th
MHC V Carrick Swans in Marlfield at 3.30
JUVENILE
The Cahir GAA summer camp took place last week and again it was a huge success. I suppose we have come to expect it to be so when we have John O Connor and Geraldine Kelly Hickey at the helm. The work that these two individuals put into the organisation of this event is immense. Everybody knows in advance exactly what to do and with the two lads cracking the whip you can be sure it runs well.
Again this year we saw some strange sights such as Dermot Fitzgearld with a Hurley in his hand. We think he was trying to impress Michael Cussen who attended the camp but I’m afraid to no avail. Many thanks to Micheal Cussen for attending the camp and giving some excellent advice and coaching to all the groups.
Some of the successful U21 footballers brought the Munster cup also. Many thanks to our own Ger Halley for organising it, as this was a huge hit with the children. Eoin Kelly attended on Wednesday and as usual his patience and ability to communicate with all present was exemplary.
Many thanks to all who helped out with the camp over the week. Hughie O’Donoghue as usual was acting the clown while Larry Walsh, Liam Shinnick and their team of helpers did an excellent job with the U6 crew and even learned palates. A special thanks to our two nurses who attended each day Maura Grogan and Margret O Donnell who looked after all scratches and bruises.
The highlight of the week as always is the water fight on Friday. Avery special thanks to Anthony Corcoran, TJ Carroll and Mark Hogan from the fire service who provide the water for the occasion.
Training resumes next Tuesday and Thursday night for all grades.
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