Tullogher Camogie Club

🖤💛 CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL 💛🖤

Best of luck to our Junior Ladies Team & Management against Carrickshock this Sunday! 🏆

🏐 Tullogher v Carrickshock
📅 DATE: Sunday, 25th October
🕚 THROW-IN: 11:00am
📍 VENUE: Mullinavat
🎟️ ADMISSION: €10 per adult

Come out and support the ladies! 🖤💛

🖤💛 **BACK KATE LYNG!** 💛🖤

We’re so proud to see Kate representing Tullogher Camogie Club for the South in the North v South match at UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday, 31 October!

The fundraising target is €500 with everything raised above that coming directly back to our club!

Please support Kate and this fantastic cause by donating below.
Every contribution makes a difference! 💛

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Kilkenny Camogie

🖤💛 SEMI-FINAL BOUND! 💛🖤

Massive congratulations to our Junior Team & Management on a fantastic win over Graiguenamangh! 🏆🔥

Hard luck to our Junior D Team, who gave it their all against Young Irelands. Thanks to all players and management for their efforts throughout the campaign. 👏

🖤💛 UP TULLOGHER! 💛🖤

Championship Sunday for Tullogher!
Best of luck to our two teams and their management in their quarter-finals this Sunday, 18th October.
🖤💛 Up Tullogher! 💛 🖤

A reminder of the open day this Sunday!

🌟 Open Day at Shanbogh National School 🌟

Past, present and future families are all very welcome to our Open Day on Sunday 18th October, 1:00pm–2:30pm.

Children of all ages can take part in fun activities, meet our school community and see what makes our school special. ✨️

We look forward to welcoming you all! 💚

Kilkenny River Court Hotel Junior Championship Quarter Finals

Sunday 18th October
Erin's Own Camogie v Blacks and Whites Camogie, C**n @ 11am
Tullogher Camogie Club v Graiguenamanagh Camogie Club, Mooncoin @ 11am
Carrickshock Camogie Club v Bennettsbridge Camogie Club, Piltown @ 11am
Piltown GAA Club v John Lockes Camogie Club, Windgap @ 2pm

Kilkenny River Court Hotel Junior D Championship Quarter Finals

Sunday 18th October
Barrow Rangers Camogie Club v Glenmore Camogie Club in Paulstown @ 11am
Young Irelands Camogie v Tullogher Camogie Club in Gowran @ 3pm

Kilmacow Camogie Club 5-03

Tullogher Camogie Club 2-04

On this very weekend one year ago the south-east was in the throes of Storm Amy, where Tullogher and Dunnamaggin had to contend with the wrath of Aeolus as they served up a battle of the ages. The most notable feature was the extent to which both defences dominated before the former emerged triumphant on a 1-06 to 1-02 scoreline. Twelve months on, the news headlines are alluding to an orange alert of a rather different kind as an dubh agus ómra found themselves in a second consecutive Roinn D Final, where Kilmacow would provide stern opposition. The balmy autumnal sunshine set the scene for the feast of juvenile camogie that would soon unfold before the expectant attendance.

After what most observers would agree was a somewhat slow, ponderous and indifferent start to their league campaign, where one win was secured from five outings, the panel of twenty-five grew in stature and self-belief as the second tranche of round robin matches commenced. In truth they’d struck form at the perfect time, as was evidenced by quarter and semi-final victories over the might of James Stephens and Dicksboro. They could scarcely have been in a better form or frame of mind as Maurice Flynn threw in the sliotar just past the designated starting time of 2pm.

Captain Ellen Quinlan was the first to signal the intentions of the green and white when she shot just wide, thanks largely to midfield maestro Claire Phelan applying sufficient pressure. As it transpired, they wouldn’t have too long to wait to open their account as Holly Walsh charged down an attempted clearance before splitting the posts. With plenty of questions being asked of the Tullogher defence, they were in dire need of some respite. Some great interplay between centre-back Siobhán O Flaherty, wing-forward Effie O Sullivan and corner-forward Katie Ryan saw the concession of a 45, which was duly dispatched by our number fifteen to level proceedings at one point apiece.

Another Ellen Quinlan free was tapped away from the danger zone by Joanna Surowiak, one of many critical interventions she’d make as the game wore on. Unfortunately for Tullogher the warning signs weren’t heeded as the subsequent 45 saw the aforementioned lob the sliotar into the danger zone, where Annie Power was the quickest to react to nudge home. Full forward Kate Cody, the youngest player on the field of play, was very unlucky not to score the first minor from play after a fine solo run took her clear of the chasing back but her shot sailed narrowly to the right of the posts. Nina Murphy was equally luckless when a free awarded for a foul on centre-forward Saoirse Heffernan was also marginally off target.

As it transpired they wouldn’t have too long to double their tally when Katie Ryan proved that given the right set of circumstances, lightning does indeed strike twice when she duly dispatched her and Tulach Thoir’s second 45. Ellie Conroy and Kate Cody were largely instrumental in putting adequate pressure on corner back Rachel Murphy, so much so that the latter opined that the concession of a 45 metre free was certainly the lesser of two evils.

Not to be outdone, Captain Ellen replied in kind courtesy of a poc saor from what by her high standards was a relatively manageable distance and angle. A vital block from wing back Kate Purcell led to a passage of play where a succession of three frees were awarded as Claire Phelan, Katie Ryan and Nina Murphy tried their luck from varying distances. Nina’s free found her wing-forward counterpart Effie O Sullivan ar imeall na cearnóige whose rising shot shaved a coat of paint from the left upright as it curled away almost apologetically at the last second.

With Caoimhe Murphy breathing down the neck of centre-forward Ellen, the latter was sufficiently pressurised to shoot hurriedly and for once, her previously unerring trajectory malfunctioned. A huge clearance by corner back Julie Kinsella gave Liliana Phelan i lár na páirce the opportunity to gobble up the ground before her. She espied Katie Ryan peeling away from her marker from the corner of her eye and gave the sort of pass that is a forward’s dream. Her unselfishness was rewarded when Cáit Ní Riain was given the chance to score her third free after a very good advantage played by Maurice Flynn failed to materialise into anything meaningful.

Custodian extraordinaire Joanna was once again called into action when she thwarted Ellen’s attempt to nudge an glas agus bán further in front from a free but Captain Fantastic made no mistake at the second time of asking when she scored Cill Mhic Bhúith’s third and her second cúilín. It looked as if our cailíní would be staring a half-time deficit of one goal in the face as Muiris started studying the digits on his timepiece. As am breise approached, it became blindingly obvious that Saoirse Heffernan hadn’t had the opportunity to browse the script as she left the chasing pack in her wake when she took off on one of her now typical solo runs like a gazelle over the Serengeti savannah before giving the hitherto untroubled Aoife Mullally no chance with a perfectly struck shot to the roof of the net. Considering how much overtime their defence had worked in the first half, they were certainly in bonus territory to be going in level at the interval.

Ellen Kennedy placed enormous pressure on full-forward Laura Walsh, forcing her to shoot hurriedly agus ar fóraoil. Joanna made an even more critical intervention when a one-handed save Eoin Murphy or Aoife Norris would be proud of brought the curtain down on an enthralling first half. The angle at which sliotar struck ash took it away from the goalmouth, ensuring that the sides would enter the dressing rooms for their half-time pep talk on level terms.

Heidi Mae Cotterell entered the thick of the fray at the commencement of the second half during which a couple of positional switches also took place, the most notable of which saw Julie Kinsella switch from corner back to the corner forward berth, no doubt in an attempt to crack the combination to unlock the most stubborn of defences. The Tullogher full back line was put under almost immediate and sustained bombardment and it was largely thanks to Ellen Kennedy that a 45 was the sole concession from Kilmacow’s first foray into enemy territory.

Her namesake proved that she is human after all when the orb was struck left and wayward after some admittedly good interplay. This was to be the first of three consecutive wides struck in quick succession. Wing back Emily Nevin used every ounce of her renowned athleticism to thwart Sarah Ahern as she was bearing down on goal. In the next passage of play respite of sorts was provided when another wide was posted but even at this early stage of the second half, it became apparent that a pressure cooker atmosphere was building under the shadow of Carriganurra.

Tullogher could’ve scored four points from their next two attacks but shortly after a 45 metre free missed its intended target, a second wide was posted within thirty seconds after what can only be described as pinball wizardry in the parallelogram. As it transpired, they possibly needed to bank more credit from this brace of attacks to settle their nerves. The ever dangerous Annie Power ensured that such indiscretions were punished most severely when she doubled her goal tally with the first major of an dara leath, a portent of what lay in store. After Joanna saved a certain goal at the expense of a 45 the sliotar fell short of the uprights as the Tullogher defence experienced what in military terms is referred to as shock and awe. Any attempt to clear their lines was repeatedly thwarted.

At this juncture it appeared very much a case of when not if Kilmacow’s persistence would be rewarded as their centre-forward line continued to be a thorn in the flesh of their Tullogher counterparts. Although it was unclear from this author’s vantage point who got the final touch before the projectile ended up in the onion bag, the raising of the green flag was sufficient to confirm our worst fears. It was somewhat ironic that in a month normally associated with the ever rapid onset of darkness and dusk, this was the first sign of daylight appearing between the sides. This was further emphasised when Holly Walsh put trí chúl idir na foirne, with a low shot which went through an army of defenders and a forest of hurleys, giving the peerless Joanna no chance.

At this stage it genuinely looked as if there was no way back for our cailíní, as Kilmacow’s most productive period in the ascendancy coincided with Tulach Thoir’s most barren spell. With the mercury levels now ratcheting, wing back Emily Nevin twice came to the rescue within as many minutes, when her sheer tenacity saw her win a brace of frees, one of which saw the ever alert Saoirse Heffernan bearing down on goal, only to shoot into the side netting, from what was admittedly not the most favourable of angles.

As it transpired, they wouldn’t have much longer to wait for their second half account to be opened. Tower of strength Claire Phelan evaded the attentions of Ellie Kate McDonnell and Caoimhe Sweeney as she skied a clearance in the general direction of Effie’s eircode. It wasn’t immediately clear if our star wing-forward used hand, boot, hurley or a mixture of all three when reigniting the Tullogher challenge with her team’s second three pointer but after a brief consultation with the moltóirí, Maurice deemed the goal should stand. As expected this decision drew somewhat differing reactions from both sets of supporters. Once again we dared dream that with Halloween just four weeks away, this contest could once again be in the proverbial witch’s cauldron. Sadly such optimistic musings were soon banished as Joanna’s umpteenth other worldly save rebounded off the inrushing Holly Walsh and into the unguarded net. There was literally nothing she could’ve done about it.

With Amy Barron and Jill Hickey coming on in the forward line to try and add impetus to proceedings, it was the aforementioned Effie who scored Tullogher’s first minor from play before Ellen replied in kind, prompting an réiteoir to sound the final whistle moments later. The final scoreboard read: Kilmacow C. C. 5-03 Tullogher C. C. 2-04. When the trophy was presented to Ellen Quinlan the high standard of camogie from both sides was rightly lauded before the girls were reminded that in a couple of years, they’d be eligible for roles with their respective adult teams, a sure sign that time stands still for no one. Joanna was rightly singled out for special mention and the bualadh bos which followed the mention of her name spoke volumes about the esteem in which she is continuously held.

The short trip was made to the Rhu Glenn where John Mooney and his staff treated all twenty-five members of the team plus their mentors, parents, siblings and supporters to the best and heartiest of Irish cuisine and we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank them and Brendan Culleton, Amy, Kevin and Úna Murphy as well as Paddy Ryan for sponsoring a main course and desert for our heroines. We would also like to acknowledge the huge amount of hard work and dedication invested by trainers Brendan Culleton, Leah Hanrahan, Joan Handrick, Brigid Kennedy, Kevin Murphy and Colm O Leary in their charges.

Go raibh míle to the parents for ferrying their youngsters to and from all their matches and training sessions throughout the season and of course to the cailíní themselves who have improved beyond recognition each successive game. It’s important to note that out of the starting fifteen five defenders, two midfielders and three forwards will be under 14 again next year so there is every reason for optimism to reign. Judging by how well many of these girls would’ve performed in the recent under 13 campaign, we are already looking forward to what 2027 holds in store.

Congratulations to Kilmacow for their amazing team performance and victory and to Slieverue being such wonderful hosts for the second time in a year. Thanks too to Maurice Flynn and our four umpires, all of whom ensured the smooth running of our juvenile showpiece. Last but certainly not least it would be remiss not to allude to the Trojan work done behind the scenes by the County Board and Executive Committee, without whose co-operation days like Saturday would be but a pipedream.

The Laochra Gael we are so lucky to have in Tullogher are: 1. Joanna Surowiak. 2. Julie Kinsella. 3. Ellen Kennedy. 4. Caoimhe Murphy. 5. Emily Nevin. 6. Siobhán O Flaherty. 7. Kate Purcell. 8. Claire Phelan. 9. Liliana Phelan. 10. Effie O Sullivan (1-01) 11. Saoirse Heffernan (1-00). 12. Nina Murphy. 13. Ellie Conroy. 14. Kate Cody. 15. Katie Ryan (0-03) 16. Amy Barron. 17. Rosanna Bookle. 18. Heidi Mae Cotterell. 19. Katie Lou Culleton. 20. Emily Doyle. 21. Jill Hussey. 22. Anna Mai Lawlor. 23. Aoibhin McLoughlin. 24. Lucy Murphy. 25. Lara Nevin.