Just a quick email to say a massive thank you to all of your schools who took part in the Regional Junior Novice Camogie Days and to the four from each division who competed in the Finals Wednesdat 16 May in Portlaoise.
We have seen approx 350 girls take part across the regional venues in the past month, all getting to play in wonderful GAA Centres of Excellence. Credit must go to the teachers for organising your players and teams - I know it is a busy time of year in all schools - so THANK YOU.
Last Wednesday we saw over 200 young women from 14 teams, representing 6 Leinster counties compete in four divisions of the Development Finals. This saw the following:
Division 1: Grennan College (KK), Boyne CS of Meath (Runners Up)
Division 2: Colaiste Pobail Osrai (KK), St.Kevins of Wicklow (Runners Up)
Division 3: Duiske College (KK) St.Marys Arklow of Wicklow (Runners Up)
Division 4: Presentation College (Carlow) Our Ladys College of Louth (Runners Up)
A very successful day was had and much thanks must go to the schools, players and teachers for their efforts and to my colleagues who helped on regional and final days.
The added bonus of each of the four division winners receiving a new set of school camogie jerseys was a very generous prize from Leinster Camogie Council to which I express big thanks - the teams were thrilled when they heard the news. Finally, each of the teams going home yesterday all received a dozen sliotars each from Cul Sliotars in Kildare, again massive thanks to Neil in Cul Sliotars for such great support - the schools were delighted and hopefully this will encourage camogie to continue in these developing schools. Your support is very much appreciated.
Much thanks to all for getting involved - we couldn't have ran it without your help and involvement.
Kind Regards,
Sabrina Larkin
Leinster Participation and Growth Co-ordinator
The Camogie Association