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Cumann Camógaíochta
Comhairle Laighean
CONVENTION 2018
Chomhdháil Bhliantúil 2018
WESTMEATH
CAMOGIE
Dublin, winners of the 2018 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Final, beating Kerry at Croke
Park on 9th September. Photo: iLivephotos.com
Wexford Minor
Camogie team
celebrate winning
the Leinster Minor
A Championship
Final with a
victory over
Kilkenny at
St Rynagh’s,
Banagher, Offaly
on 29th July.
Photo: iLivephotos.com
AGENDA
Clár
Date: Saturday, 12th January 2019
Venue: Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
Time: 1.00 pm
1.00 pm Registration of Attendance
1.05 pm Chairperson’s Address
1.20 pm Adoption of Standing Orders
1.25 pm Minutes of 2017 Convention
1.35 pm Matters Arising
1.40 pm Reports
• Secretary’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Development Report
• Registrar’s Report
• P.R.O’s Report
• Árd Comhairle Report
• T.H.D.C. Report
• Child Welfare Report
2.20 pm Appointment of Tellers
2.25 pm Election of Officers
2.45 pm Fixtures Draw
3.15 pm Date of 2019 Convention
Linda Kenny,
Rúnaí.
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STANDING ORDERS
Buanordaithe
The Proposer of a resolution or an amendment may speak for five minutes.
A delegate speaking to a resolution or an amendment may not exceed three minutes.
The proposer of a resolution or an amendment may speak a second time for three minutes
before a vote is taken. No other delegate may speak a second time to the same resolution or
amendment.
An Cathaoirleach may, at any time she/he considers a matter has been sufficiently discussed,
call on the proposer for a reply. When that has been given, a vote must be taken.
An Cathaoirleach may consider any subject not on An Clár provided she/he receives the consent
of the majority of the delegates present.
Standing Orders shall not be suspended for the purpose of considering any matter not on An Clár
except with the consent of a majority equal to two-thirds of those present, entitled to vote, and
voting.
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MINUTES OF LEINSTER
CONVENTION 2017
Miontuairiscí
13th January 2018
Áras Laighean, Portlaoise
Attendance: Patrick Martin, Martin Quilty, Sarah Conroy, congratulated all winners in all grades especially
Carmel Carroll, Linda Kenny, Gerry O’Sullivan, Angela Johnstownbridge, Myshall, Meath and Westmeath. She
Gahan, Rachel Rogars, Hilda Breslin, Aileen Lawlor, Mary thanked Leinster GAA for their on-going support and she
Connor, Joan Dunphy, Delegates from: Carlow x 2, Dublin x thanked Pat Martin for his guidance and Martin Quilty
2, Kildare x2, Kilkenny x 2, Laois x 2, Louth x 1, Meath x 1, her unofficial Assistant Secretary for all his work with the
Offaly x 2, Westmeath x 2, Wexford x 2 and Wicklow x 2. referees and fixture organisation over the past year. She
thanked, Portlaoise GAA, Carlow GAA for the use of your
Guests: Sabrina Larkin, Leinster Growth and Participation pitches without these facilities we would not be able to run
Officer. competitions.
Chairperson Pat Martin opened the meeting. He LEINSTER ROLL OF HONOUR 2017
welcomed all the delegates and guest Sabrina Larkin. He Senior – Kilkenny
congratulated Leinster counties on their success in 2017
Intermediate – Laois
especially Meath and Westmeath. He noted how proud
Leinster were of their counties success. There was more Junior – Offaly
participation in Camogie in Leinster in 2017, although Minor A Championship – Kilkenny
Under 8’s play for free some Clubs are not registering them. Minor A Shield – Dublin
Social Media has become a big part of our game, getting Minor B Championship – Kildare
Camogie out there and he asked counties to continue in
Minor B Shield – Westmeath
this work under the guidelines of the Social Media Policy.
He individually thanked the Leinster Executive Officers Under 16 A Championship – Dublin
who had served on the board with him in 2017. He thanked Under 16 A Shield – Kilkenny
Sarah who was stepping down today as Secretary having Under 16 B Championship – Laois
been in office for the past five years and wished her well.
Under 16 B Shield – Wexford
Finally he held a minutes silence for all those members
who had suffered bereavements in 2017. Under 16 C Championship: - Kildare
Senior Club Championship – Thomastown, Kilkenny
Standing Orders: Standing Orders we taken as read by Intermediate Club Championship – Johnstownbridge, Kildare
Chairperson Pat Martin. Proposed by Gerry O’Sullivan, Junior Club Championship – Kilmessan Meath.
seconded by Meath.
Leinster League Division 1: Rathnure Wexford
Minutes of Convention 2016: The minutes of the 2016 Leinster League Division 2: St Cillians Offaly
convention were taken as read. Minutes were proposed by Leinster League Division 3: Kilmacud Crokes Dublin.
Dublin and seconded by Kilkenny. There were no matters Leinster League Division 4: St Claires Kilkenny.
arising.
May saw the Under 14 Development Blitz in Rathleague,
Secretary’s Report: Sarah Conroy, Secretary gave Portlaoise and she thanked Angela Gahan and all
a comprehensive report on all events in 2017. She her fellow officers for their assistance in making this
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another successful day out for our Development Squads. short notice and she thanked her for the professional
Congratulations to all the winners on the day. Thanks also manner in which she goes about her job.
to Portlaoise GAA for allowing us run our Blitz with 5 pitches
at our disposal. She congratulated the winners of Under 14 2017 saw some big changes in the National Development
Leinster Skills Competition: Aoibheann Mernagh Wexford. team and she thanked Mary O’Connor, Eve Talbot and
Caroline Murray for all the work they did alongside
Gael Linn was ran in Abbotstown this year and it was the Leinster counties over the past few years. She wished
turn of the Juniors. She thanked Patsy Murphy who came them the best of luck in their new careers. She wished
on board as our Leinster Manager and to her backroom Sabrina Larkin well in her first full year in the role as
team of Johnny Greville, Shane Plowman, Ann Colgan Leinster Growth and Participation Officer.
and Mick Ward. Unfortunately we lost out to a strong
Ulster team in the Final. Thanks to all the counties for Finally she spoke of how today she stepped down as
releasing their players to us and to the players themselves Leinster Secretary having served five years in the role.
who travelled to Dublin for the day. She thanked her county Laois and club Camross for their
support to her over these years and also thanked her
Poc Fáda was again ran in conjunction with the Leinster family. She wished the board the best of luck in 2018.
GAA in Beann Eadair GAA in Howth. This year Leinster
again made an extra effort and presented each competitor She expressed her sincere sympathy to any member who
with their own county crested balls to compete with. suffered bereavement over the past year.
Thanks also to Humprey Kelleher and Lester Ryan for
making us so welcome on the day and congratulations to Secretary’s Report was proposed by Wexford and
our winners: seconded by Carlow.
Senior – Faye McCarthy – Dublin
Registrars Report: Registrar Linda Kenny gave a very
Under 16 – Abbye Donnelly – Meath detailed graphed report of Leinster Registrations in
Leinster Registered Club’s per County for 2017 2017. She gave a slide show indicating the numbers and
increase in members in Leinster from 2016 to 2017. Linda
thanked Sarah for her work over the past few years and
County Clubs in Clubs in Clubs in for bringing her on board with Leinster Registrations and
2017 2016 2015 expressed her enjoyment in working with the figures. Pat
thanked Linda for her work and expressed the importance
Carlow 10 10 10
of registering our Under 8 members for the purpose of
Dublin 46 43 42 Insurance. Registrars report was proposed by Westmeath
Kildare 22 21 20 and seconded by Laois.
Kilkenny 33 31 31 Treasurers Report: Treasurer Carmel Carroll gave a
Laois 10 11 10 detailed report on the Income and Expenditure of the
Council in 2017. She noted the increase in gate income in
Louth 7 6 6 Leinster in 2017 “more people are attending our games”.
Meath 16 15 15 Income of €79,135, Expenditure of €74,015 (which
included Development funding from 2016). Balance in
Offaly 11 11 2 bank as at the 30th of November €57,652. Pat thanked
Westmeath 13 13 13 Carmel for coming on board last year and for her work in
bringing our Bank Account On-Line. He also thanked her
Wexford 38 36 37 for doing gates and for taking abuse from supporters at
Wicklow 15 14 14 the gate. He commented that supporters have no issues
paying larger entry fees into GAA games. Treasurer’s
Longford 1 1 1
report was proposed by Louth and seconded by Offaly.
Total Clubs 222 212 211
Development Report: Angela congratulated the winner
She noted there was 11 new Club’s in Leinster in 2017 and of the Ball Wall Challenge – Aoibheann Mernagh, Wexford
wished them luck in 2018. and the Skills competition – Rebecca Sheehan, Carlow.
Angela reported on the extensive Development work
She thanked the T.H.D.C. committee of Margaret Sexton, being done within the counties of Leinster. She reported
Joan Dunphy, Gerry McGough, Breda Donnelly, Margaret the results from the Leinster Under 14 Blitz and spoke
Condell for their on-going work on behalf of Leinster of how the Under 17 Development Blitz hadn’t taken
Council, keeping on top of all the rules of the Association place due to lack of Interest. She thanked all the Under
takes a lot of time and effort for any Volunteer and over the 10s who participated in half time games throughout the
past few years we have built up a strong knowledgeable year. She looked to the future and hoped to reform the
committee in Leinster. She went on to thank Martina Leinster Development Committee in 2018. Sabrina Larkin
McGilloway the Official Leinster Camogie Photographer. in her part of the report, reported about the participation
Martina is always available to Leinster, sometimes at in “Hurl with me Programme”, “Hurl Smart Week” and the
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“Leinster Summer 7s”. She also reported the ongoing work two referees. For games to continue especially at Under
being done with the Secondary Schools and the Primary 16 level as they clash with the National League he urged
Schools Teacher in Service Training. Finally she looked counties again to make referees available to officiate.
forward to 2018.
Review: Last year was very challenging due to a lack of
Development reports were proposed by Wexford and Officials, abuse to match officials and Leinster Officers
seconded by Carlow. on the field had increased. He complimented the County
Boards for adhering to pitch regulations but he could not
P.R.O. Report: P.R.O. Gerry O’Sullivan presented his say the same for club’s during the club championship. He
P.R.O. report starting with the National Media awards thanked Linda Kenny and Carlow GAA for hosting the
where Leinster County’s received two awards in 2017. Best Club Finals in Netwatch Cullen Park. He also thanked
Programme went to Carlow and the Local Media Award all the Counties for adhering to the fixtures. Finally he
went to Wicklow’s local Paper. Web-Site: Traffic on the thanked Pat and Carmel for all their assistance on final
website grew by a very healthy 24% with 21,964 sessions days and to Sarah who has helped and guided him for the
recorded compared to 12,695 in 2016. The website was past two years, it has truly been a pleasure to work with
launched in 2014 and recorded just under 2000 in it’s you. Pat Martin addressed the meeting about the lack of
inaugural year. 92% of the users come from Ireland with referees. Fixtures report was proposed by Kildare and
the UK, USA, Brazil, Canada, Belgium and Germany next seconded Offaly.
in line. 272 individual stories were posted to the website.
57% of the visitors were from Dublin followed by Kilkenny, Leinster T.H.D.C Report: Leinster T.H.D.C Secretary
Wexford and Carlow. Joan Dunphy’s report introduced the committee as follows:
Chairperson Margaret Sexton, Vice-Chairperson Gerry
Twitter: We now have 2,364 follows as opposed to McGough, Secretary Joan Dunphy, Assistant Secretaries
1,959 in 2016. Facebook: The number of likes is at 1,593 Breda Donnelly and Margaret Condell. In 2017 they dealt
compared to 1,376 for the previous 12 months. with 49 transfer applications. They received 10 transfer
appeals. Six appeal hearings were heard. On Leinster
Newspaper coverage continues to grow and he thanked Council’s direction one Investigation Hearing and four red
the Irish Independent and the Irish Times for their cards. Finally she thanked the Leinster Secretary Sarah
continued reporting on games. He thanked Sarah Conroy Conroy and Chairperson Pat Martin for their on-going
and Martin Quilty for producing a match program for all support of the committee and she ended by wishing the
finals and also for the professional presentation on the incoming committee the best of luck in 2018. Secretary
days of finals. Sarah Conroy thanked the committee for their support to
her and thanked them for their prompt response in transfer
He concluded by thanking all those who made an input in approvals/rejections. T.H.D.C report was proposed Laois
items on the website and encouraged people to continue and seconded by Louth.
sending in material. P.R.O’s report was proposed by
Dublin and seconded by Wexford. The meeting then broke for refreshments.
Árd Comhairle Report: Árd Comhairle Delegate Election of Tellers:
Hilda Breslin sincerely thanked all counties for their Aileen Lawlor and Sabrina Larkin were proposed as
support and assistance in her role. Pat Martin thanked tellers by Chairperson Patrick Martin. This was seconded
Hilda for attending meetings on behalf of Leinster. Árd by Meath and was unopposed. Voting strength was
Comhairle report was proposed Kildare and seconded by established to be 29. Nine Counties with two voting
Westmeath. delegates, two Counties with one voting delegate and
nine Executive members.
Fixtures Report: Martin Quilty gave his fixtures report.
There were 118 competitive games of camogie in Leinster Motions:
in 2017 which did not include Development Blitz’s. He That the definition of the home club Home Club –
noted the drop in games in the Leinster League in 2017 The club with which a player first legally participates in club
as opposed to 2016 due to teams giving walkovers. He competition, either league or championship, organised
thanked all the clubs who gave us pitches in 2017 and to by the County Board or one of its sub-committees is
the referees and officials. We currently have 21 referees designated as a player’s home club.
on our list although only 18 officiated in Leinster last year
with this number dropping to 11 in the latter part of the Be replaced by: Home Club – The club with which a
year. While some counties excelled in sending in referees, player first legally participates in Club activities defined
three counties had no referees on our panel. He thanked in Rule 33.8 “All games activities organised for all players
the counties who provided Lines people for Finals. aged U12 by all Units of the Association must be: •
Child centred • Small sided games • Developmentally
Shortage: At the start of the year Martin spoke about the appropriate • Provide all players with meaningful playing
shortage of referees and here we are again at the start of time”, League or Championship organised by the County
2018 talking about the same issue. Last year we got one Board or one of its sub-committees is designated as a
new referee, Patrick Murphy from Carlow, but we also lost player’s home club.
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4.1. Membership of the Association can only be granted Margaret Condell finished by saying that it just seems
by a Club or through a National Education Council. unfair that a player can play both grades.
Membership is open to all persons who subscribe to the
aims and objectives of the Association.The club with which Vote: 13 for – 11 against.
a player first legally participates in club competition either
league or championship, organised by the County Board Motion 3:
or one of its subcommittees is designated as a player’s
home club. A Club reserves the right to refuse membership PLAYING RULE AMENDMENT
to any person. The decision to refuse membership must
comply with relevant equality legislation. Rule No. 9.6 An Treoir Oifigiúil Part 2 2015
A player may:
Be replaced by: a. Strike the sliotar with the hurley on the ground or in
4.1 Membership of the Association can only be granted the air.
by a Club or through a National Education Council. b. Lift the sliotar off the ground with the hurley or with the
Membership is open to all persons who subscribe to the feet or with a combination of hurley and feet.
aims and objectives of the Association. The club with c. Catch the sliotar with one hand.
which a player first legally participates in Club activities
d. Catch the sliotar twice.
defined in Rule 33.8 “All games activities organised for all
e. Hand pass the sliotar with one hand.
players aged U12 by all Units of the Association must be:
• Child centred •Small sided games • Developmentally f. Drop the hurley.
appropriate • Provide all players with meaningful playing g. Carry the sliotar in one hand for a maximum of four
time” League or Championship organised by the County consecutive steps or hold the sliotar in the hand for no
Board or one of its sub-committees is designated as longer than the time needed top take four steps.
a player’s home club. A Club reserves the right to h. Kick the sliotar.
refuse membership to any person. The decision to i. Hand pass the sliotar to score.
refuse membership must comply with relevant equality
legislation. Amend to Read
Wicklow Rule No. 9.6 An Treoir Oifigiuil Part 2 2015
A player may:
Wicklow proposed the motion it was seconded by Dublin. a. Strike the sliotar with the hurley on the ground or in
the air.
Breda Donnelly explained the motion covered the status b. Lift the sliotar off the ground with the hurley or with the
of Under 8, 10 and 12 players. With the present definition feet or with a combination of hurley and feet.
and rules any players who plays Go-Games are free to c. Catch the sliotar with one hand.
move from Club to Club. At Present bigger clubs can
d. Catch the sliotar twice.
recruit players at Go Games Blitz’s.
No one spoke against the motion. Vote: 27 for. e. Hand pass the sliotar with one hand.
f. Drop the hurley.
Motion 2: g. Carry the sliotar in one hand for a maximum of four
consecutive steps or hold the sliotar in the hand for no
NEW RULE longer than the time needed top take four steps.
Any player who plays in an inter-county higher graded h. Kick the sliotar.
league competition is not eligible thereafter to play in a
lower graded league competition. Delete i. Hand pass the sliotar to score.
Carlow Carlow
Motion 2 proposed by Carlow and seconded by Motion 3 was proposed by Carlow and seconded by
Westmeath. Offaly.
Margaret Condell spoke on behalf of Carlow on the Margaret Condell spoke for this motion. She contended
motion. The reason for the motion is to stop a Division 1 that the skill level is gone out of Camogie if a player need
player from playing at a lower grade later on in the year. to hand-pass a ball to score. The size of the goal has
Kilkenny delegate spoke against the motion as some changed since this rule was written and it’s now a clear
Counties suffer with a lack of players at the start of the disadvantage to a goalie. No one spoke against the rule
year due to Ashbourne etc. amendment.
Linda Kenny stated that Carlow would not have an issue Vote: 19 for, 9 against.
with players moving up but not back down.
Motion 4:
Kilkenny: If this motion passes a player may not get any That players would have the option to wear short or long
game time in the latter part of the year if she is not allowed socks when playing camogie.
move back down. Westmeath
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Westmeath delegate was under the impression that this Under 16 B:
motion had been withdrawn but then proposed the motion Round 1: 25th February
for discussion. Motion 4 seconded by Meath.
Carlow v Kildare
Westmeath delegate: This became an issue for Westmeath Wexford v Laois
during their All Ireland campaign last year. Meath v Dublin
Westmeath v Kilkenny
Aileen Lawlor: The National Referees Committee have put
forward this proposal to Árd Comhairle. Under 16 C:
Round 1: 25th February
Wicklow: Is this a player’s choice or a Team Choice.
Westmeath: Players Choice. Dublin: Rule says Knee Kildare v Wicklow
Socks and uniformly dressed. Motion will need to be Louth Bye
rewritten for the rule to be changed.
Minor A:
Westmeath in conclusion says it was submitted as their Semi Finals: 22nd July
players wanted it. Dublin v Wexford
Vote: 21 for, 1 against. Kilkenny v Offaly
Minor B:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Quarter Finals: 8th July
Hon President: PJ Fulham Kilkenny v Meath {A}
Carlow v Westmeath {B}
Hon Vice President: Maureen Fulham
Aileen Lawlor Dublin v Kildare {C}
Marie Woods Semi Finals: 15th July
Sheila Wallace Laois v B
Mary Connor AvC
Chairperson: Pat Martin
Senior:
Chairperson Tofa: Hilda Breslin Quarter Final’s: 29th April
Vice Chairperson: Melanie Dunne Offaly v Kildare {A}
Secretary: No Candidate Wexford v Meath {B}
Laois v Kilkenny {C}
Ass Secretary: No Candidate
Dublin v Bye {D}
Treasurer: Carmel Carroll
Ass Treasurer: No Candidate Semi Finals: 13th May
CvB
Development Officer: Angela Gahan
DvA
Registrar: Linda Kenny
P.R.O: Gerry O Sullivan Intermediate:
Quarter Finals: 6th May
Árd Comhairle Delegate: Hilda Breslin
Westmeath v Kilkenny {A}
Pat Martin thanked the Officers for 2017 for their work and Carlow v Offaly {B}
welcomed the new Officers for 2018.
Semi Finals: 13th May
Child Protection: Children’s Officer Rachel Rogars Dublin v B
thanked the counties for their support to her in 2017 and Wexford v A
reminded everyone of the new Child Legislation which
came into law. She finished by thanking Sarah Conroy for Junior
her support to her in her role in 2017. Semi Finals: 13th May
Carlow Wicklow
Fixtures Draw for Championship 2017:
Louth Bye.
Under 16 A:
Round 1: 18th March Pat Martin then made a presentation of flowers to Sarah
Conroy and Martin Quilty.
Offaly v Kilkenny
Wexford v Dublin. Convention 2018 was fixed for the 12th of January 2019.
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Carlow Under 16 Camogie Team – All-Ireland Champions 2018.
Kilkenny, Littlewoods Ireland National League Div. 1 Champions 2018.
Anna Geraghty (Dublin) and Brooke Whelehan
Johnstownbridge players celebrating after winning the (Offaly) in action during the Leinster Camogie
AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship. Minor A Shield Final. Photo:
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JohnLEINSTER SECRETARY’S REPORT 2018
Tuairisc an Runaí
A Chairde, Congratulations to all the winners and well done to all
Leinster counties and clubs on their participation across
INTRODUCTION all grades. Commiserations to Kilkenny on losing the All
It is my honour and privilege as Secretary of Comhairle Ireland Senior Camogie Final. The manner in which you
Camógaíochta Laighean to present my first report for represented your clubs, counties and provinces must be
adoption at Annual Convention today. This report details commended.
the activities that took place under the auspicious of Best wishes to St Martin’s (Wexford) and St Rynagh’s
Comhairle Camógaíochta Laighean during the year and (Offaly) in their forthcoming AIB All Ireland Championship
reflects on the many elements that involve so many Semi Finals at Senior and Intermediate level.
people working together for the promotion of camogie
across the province of Leinster.
ON THE PLAYING FIELDS
Despite the most unfavourable weather conditions for INTERCOUNTY FIXTURES
the first quarter of the year we managed to overcome
the obstacles and come May, June and July the glorious UNDER 16:
sunshine and soaring temperatures added to a wonderful Our Under 16 Fixtures ran from late February to our
summer for camogie. Finals day in Portlaoise GAA on May 6th last. In the
“A” Championship eight matches were played. These
Overall 2018 can be regarded as a very successful year included three round matches and a Cup and Shield
for clubs and counties in the Province with National titles Final. In the “B” Championship a total of 18 matches
won on the field of play by the following: were played. These included three round games, Cup
and Shield Semi Finals and Finals. Despite been hit by
some horrendous weather during March we managed to
u Dublin won the Liberty Insurance All Ireland Premier complete all fixtures to schedule. We thank all counties for
Junior Championship their co-operation in this regard. Congratulations to all the
u Kilkenny retained the Littlewoods Ireland National winners and runners up. Many thanks to Portlaoise GAA
League Division 1 for the use of their facilities for our finals. Thanks to Jer
u Johnstownbridge, Kildare won the AIB All Ireland Donovan, Kilkenny, Barney O’Connor and members of
Intermediate Club Championship for 2017 Laois Camogie who assisted on the day with the gate and
programme sales.
u Kilmessan retained the AIB All Ireland Junior Club
Championship for 2018
UNDER 18:
u Ratoath won the inaugural AIB All Ireland Special Our Under 18 Fixtures ran during the month of July with
Junior Club Championship for 2018 all teams guaranteed a minimum of two matches in
u Kildare won the All Ireland Minor B Shield their respective grade. In the “A” Championship only four
u Wicklow won the Minor Strike for Glory Development matches were played. These included two semi finals and
Competition a Cup and Shield Final. In the “B” Championship a total of
nine matches were played. These included round games,
u Carlow won the All Ireland Under 16 C Championship
Cup and Shield Semi-Finals and Finals. Congratulations
u Wicklow won the Progress to Success Under 16 to all the winners and runners up. Many thanks to St
Development Competition Rynagh’s GAA, Banagher for hosting our Under 18 Finals.
u Congratulations to all Leinster winners at the All- Special thanks to Carmel Carroll for all her work securing
Ireland Under 14 Blitz the venue and preparing for the finals in Banagher.
2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTION Page 11ADULT CHAMPIONSHIPS Intermediate:
This year the following clubs represented their counties
Senior: in the AIB Leinster Intermediate Club Championship
Our Senior Adult Championship commenced on the – Myshall, (Carlow), Cuala (Dublin), Naas (Kildare),
30th of April last. Kildare withdrew after the draw was Young Ireland’s (Kilkenny), O’Moores (Laois), St Rynaghs
completed. In total five knockout matches were played. (Offaly) and Buffers Alley (Wexford). In total seven
These included two semi finals and Championship Final. knockout matches were played. These included two
Congratulations to Kilkenny on winning a very entertaining semi-finals and the Championship Final. Congratulations
final against Offaly. to St. Rynagh’s Offaly on winning their first Leinster Club
Championship title.
Intermediate:
Our Intermediate Adult Championship commenced on 6th I would like to thank sincerely Jimmy Walshe and Conor
of May last. In total five knockout matches were played. Denieffe, Kilkenny GAA for affording us the use of Nowlan
These included two semi finals and Championship Final. Park for the AIB Leinster Senior and Intermediate Club
Congratulations to Westmeath on their victory against a Finals. Special thanks to Martin Quilty, Theresa Alyward
gallant Dublin side. We wish Westmeath every success as and all the members of the Kilkenny Camogie Executive
they now move into the Senior ranks in Leinster for 2019. for their assistance both before and on the day in
ensuring a wonderful occasion for all who attended.
Junior:
Our Junior Adult Championship Final was a straight final Junior:
between Carlow and Louth after Wicklow withdrew after This year the following clubs represented their counties
the draw was completed. Congratulations to Carlow on in the AIB Leinster Junior Club Championship – Naomh
Brid (Carlow), Kill (Meath), Kilmessan (Meath), Raharney
winning a very entertaining final against Louth who never
(Westmeath). In total three knockout matches were played.
gave up on the day.
These included two semi-finals and the Championship
Final. Congratulations to Kilmessan on winning another
I would like to thank sincerely all involved in Birr GAA
AIB Leinster Club Championship title and retaining the
for affording us the use of St Brendan’s Park, Birr for
AIB All-Ireland Junior Championship title.
our Adult Finals. Special thanks to Carmel Carroll
and her team of helpers including members of the
Special Junior:
Executive of Offaly Camogie for the smooth running
The inaugural Special Junior Club Championship was
of our finals in gorgeous May sunshine.
introduced this year by the Camogie Association. This
year the following clubs represented their counties in
INTERPROVINCIAL 2018 the AIB Leinster Special Junior Club Championship – St
Kevin’s (Louth), Ratoath (Meath), Delvin (Westmeath)
On behalf of Leinster Camogie I wish to thank the
and Knockananna (Wicklow). In total three knockout
counties who supported Leinster in providing players
matches were played. These included two semi-finals and
and mentors for this year’s Interprovincial Blitz held in the Championship Final. Congratulations to Ratoath on
Naomh Mearnog, Dublin. I am delighted to say we had winning the inaugural AIB Leinster Club Championship
twenty six wonderful ambassadors playing for Leinster title and also the All-Ireland title.
on the day along with an excellent backroom team of
Shane Plowman (Dublin) Frank Mullen (Westmeath), I would like to thank sincerely all involved in Coralstown
Sandra Tarr (Dublin), Willie Braine (Dublin) and kit man Kinnegad GAA and Edenderry GAA for affording us the
Mick Ward. Special thanks also to Leinster Chairperson use of their facilities for our AIB Junior Finals. We are
Pat Martin for all his work with gear and catering for the indebted to both clubs for their continued support.
panel on the day. Leinster lost the final against a strong
Connacht side having defeated Ulster and Munster in the
LEINSTER LEAGUE
round robin games.
Our Leinster League Fixtures ran from early February to
our various finals during April. Once more this competition
CLUB FIXTURES proved to be attractive for a range of clubs across Leinster.
AIB CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP For the early rounds of the fixtures clubs faced numerous
obstacles with very inclement weather. A number of games
Senior: were also conceded as club struggled to find pitches. In
This year the following clubs represented their counties Division 1 four teams took part with seven games played;
in the AIB Leinster Senior Club Championship – Naomh in Division 2 nine teams took part with 21 games played; in
Jude (Dublin), Thomastown (Kilkenny) and St Martin’s Division 3 six teams took part with six games played while in
(Wexford). In total two knockout matches were played. Division 4 six teams took part and ten games were played.
These included one semi-final and the Championship For the record the winners were: Division 1, St Cillians
Final. Congratulations to St Martin’s Wexford on winning (Offaly); Division 2, St Brigids (Kilkenny); Division 3 Rower
their first Leinster Club Championship title. Inistioge (Kilkenny) and Division 4 The Harps (Laois).
Page 12 2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTIONOur Division One, Three and Four Finals were played in 2 final which was agreed between the two participating
the National GAA Centre, Abbotstown. The response from clubs.
all the players and their team mentors to playing in such
a prestige venue was very positive and worthwhile. Many A huge thank you must be extended to all those
thanks to Derry and the staff in Abbotstown for affording involved in the Leinster Fixtures Schedule 2018
Leinster Camogie the use of the venue. Thanks also to especially Pat Martin, Hilda Breslin and Melanie Ní
Danesfort GAA for the use of their venue for the Division Dhuinn.
Games Played Under 16 Under 18 Minor Adult AIB Club Championship Leinster League
2018 26 13 11 15 44
CROSS BORDER DEVELOPMENT Under 17
BLITZ As part of a new initiative from the National Coaching and
Games Committee Leinster Camogie offered to all counties
Naomh Eamann, Laois approached Leinster during the
an opportunity to participate in a Leinster Under 17 Blitz
year seeking permission to run a Development Blitz for
day after which players would be selected to go forward
emerging adult teams and those clubs who did not have to a Leinster Squad for the All Ireland Interprovincial Blitz
sufficient numbers to compete in their respective County in September. As we did not get sufficient entries to run a
Championships. Four teams took part Burren Rangers, blitz it was decided to run trials on the same day as the
Setanta (Carlow), Naomh Brid (Offaly) and Naomh Leinster Under 15 Blitz. Under seventeen players from
Eamann (Laois). Congratulations to the Nicola Kirwan, Dublin, Kilkenny, Offaly, Westmeath and Wicklow attended
Chairperson Naomh Eamann and her committee for under the guidance of Jer Donovan (Kilkenny) and his
organising the finals in Mountrath. Two excellent games team of coaches. The Interprovincial panel was chosen
were played on the evening with a great atmosphere and represented Leinster at the All Ireland Blitz in DCU
prevailing. Naomh Brid (Offaly) won the Cup Final and on Saturday, September 8th. (Full details in Development
Setanta (Carlow) the Shield Final. Report).
We are fortunate to have Angela Gahan, Development
DEVELOPMENT BLITZ DAYS Officer working alongside Sabrina Larkin in Leinster
at present. Angela continued to fulfil her role and
Under 14 worked to ensure all our development plans were
completed in 2018. We thank Angela once more for her
All roads led to Portlaoise GAA on Sunday, May 15th for
contribution over the past year.
our Annual Under 14 Provincial Blitz. In total 21 teams
took part in the blitz in gorgeous sunshine. Many thanks to
all the players, mentors and parents for their co-operation FÉILE na nGAEL 2018
over the course of the day. Every player who participated
in the Under 14 Leinster Blitz was presented with a As we all know Féile na nGael 2018 was hosted by
participation medal. Special thanks to our team of referees Connacht with assistance from Westmeath/Longford.
who officiated on the day. (Full details in Development Congratulations to the Westmeath Executive and all
Report). On the day the Cul Sliotars Wall Ball Challenge the clubs on their excellent work prior to and over the
took place with Aoibheann Mernagh (Wexford) in 1st weekend. A Whistle4Féile Programme was launched by
Lizzie Flynn to recruit referees which was very successful
place, Rebecca Kelly (Carlow) in 2nd place and Sophie
also. Well done to all involved.
Bermingham (Wicklow) in 3rd place. Many thanks to Jer
Donovan for his assistance in running this competition.
LEINSTER FÉILE SKILLS
Under 15
Congratulations to Kerri Austin, Dublin on winning the
Leinster Camogie also ran a Provincial Under 15 Blitz on Leinster Féile Skills competition. Finishing in second
7th of July in Portlaoise GAA. In total six Leinster counties place was Rebecca Kelly, Carlow and in third place
took part with Galway also taking part in Division 1. Many Ellen Gunner, Kilkenny. The skill levels on show by all
thanks to all the players, mentors and parents for their co- competitors were very high with impressive scoring in
operation over the course of the day. Every player who all six skills. Many thanks to Clara GAA, Kilkenny for the
participated in the Under 15 Leinster Blitz was presented use of their fantastic pitch and warm up pitch. Thanks to
with a participation medal. Special thanks to our team all who officiated during the competition and especially
of referees who officiated on the day. (Full details in to chairperson Pat Martin was marking out all the skills
Development Report). stations.
2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTION Page 13POC FADA 2018 Congratulations to Katie Power (Kilkenny) and Sheila
McGrath (Westmeath) on winning the Camogie
Our Leinster Poc Fada Final took place in conjunction
Association / Littlewoods Division 1 and Division 2 Player
with Leinster GAA on the Sugar Loaf Mountains, Co.
of League Awards for 2018.
Wicklow on Saturday, July 14th. All Leinster counties sent
representatives. The winner of the Senior event was Tracy
Congratulations to all the Leinster All Stars and Soaring
McNally, Carlow with the Under 16 Winner Jane Lowry
Stars Recipients with special congratulations to Anne
from Offaly. Many thanks to Jonathan Tallon, Wicklow
Dalton (Kilkenny) on winning the Senior Players’ Player of
Hurling GDA, Seamus Hughes, Longford Hurling GDA,
the Year Award and Caragh Dawson (Dublin) on winning
Culm Carty, National Poc Fada Committee, Hilda Breslin,
the Junior Players’ Player of the Year Award.
Breda Donnelly, Wicklow and Brendan Cooper, Dublin for
their assistance on the day. Well done to both ladies on
Congratulations to Carmel Carroll on receiving an Offaly
their strong performances in the All Ireland event on the
Sports Partnership Award for her contribution to Camogie
Cooley Mountains.
on Offaly.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Congratulations to Lucan Sarsfields, Dublin on been
chosen as the inaugural winners of the Camogie
In February of this year the GAA, Camogie Association Association Healthy Club Competition for 2018.
and LGFA announced that draft memorandums of
understanding have been agreed between the GAA
and the Camogie Association, and between the GAA FINANCE
and the LGFA. The proposed memorandums seek to
Finance is needed to ensure we can be the best in
establish stronger links between the three organisations.
terms of success on and off the playing fields while also
This marked a significant milestone in the Camogie
ensuring development plans can be achieved. Thanks
Association’s National Development Plan – Our Sport
to all counties who returned gates when requested and
Our Future 2016 – 2019 and we look forward to further
other fees for competitions and referees. Thanks to all
developments under this Memorandum of Understanding.
who helped with gates at various venues over the year.
I congratulate outgoing Uachtarán Catherine Neary and
Revenue from gates is very important and we thank all
the incoming Uachtarán Kathleen Woods along with our
patrons for their contributions.
Leinster Ard Comhairle members on their vision and
commitment to this important move forward.
A sincere thank you must be extended to our highly
efficient Treasurer Carmel Carroll for her attention to
detail in every aspect of her role. Carmel thank you for
20x20 MOVEMENT
your tremendous assistance to me during the past year.
The aim of the 20x20 movement is to give increased
profiling to girls and women involved in sport at all levels.
We want this campaign to stimulate behavioural change
CHILD PROTECTION/SAFEGUARDING
to ensure that subsequent generations have female role As we are aware at this stage the “Child First Act” was
models to emulate as players, athletes, coaches and enacted in mid December 2017 and as and from February
referees. Camogie, through the 20x20 campaign, needs 1st, 2018 the Camogie Association in line with the Child
to showcase the importance and positive influence sport First Act made it mandatory that the following is in place
and physical activity has on girls by increasing media in relation to all those working with underage players ie
coverage and increasing attendances at our games and those under the age of eighteen.
events. I would encourage everyone to show their support
by simply posting #20x20 on your social media platforms Be Garda Vetted.
at every opportunity. Have completed a Code of Ethics (Safeguarding 1)
course in the last three years.
Hold a GAA / Camogie Coaching Qualification.
AWARDS
A great honour was bestowed on Margaret Lacey, Oulart All clubs and counties were also asked to complete Risk
the Ballagh when she was the recipient of the Camogie Assessments and Safeguarding Statements during the
Gradaim an Uachtarán earlier in the year. year. While this increased the work load on club and
county Children’s Officers we need to ensure all our
Congratulations to all the Leinster Volunteer of Year players are in a safe and enjoyable environment and our
recipients who received their awards in Croke Park games conducted in a spirit of fair play.
in February alone with three Leinster Media Award
Winners – Ann Marie Guinan PRO of Year (Offaly), I compliment the counties who were very proactive in
Digital Promotion – We Are Dublin (Dublin) and Special running Foundation and Level One Coaching Courses
Recognition – Wexford Camogie4Teens Group. along with Safeguarding I and Safeguarding II courses.
Page 14 2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTIONI commend Rachel Rogers, Leinster Children’s New clubs were formed in Dublin (Round Towers Lusk,
Officer along with all the County Children Officers for Scoil Uí Chonaill, St. James Gaels An Caislean), Kildare
ensuring all these requirements were adhered to in (Round Towers, Sarsfields), Kilkenny (Carrigeen), Laois
Leinster. I extend best wishes to Roberta Farrell on her (Clough Ballacolla), Longford (Wolfe Tones), Meath
appointment as National Children’s Officer. (Moylagh), Westmeath (Ringstown).
PUBLICITY GROUPS WHO ASSIST OUR ASSOCIATION
Thanks are extended to the personnel in the many SPONSORS
print, radio and photographic media outlets that cover I wish to place on record our sincere thanks and gratitude
our games and activities at club, county and provincial to Liam and Neil in Cul Sliotars for their generosity and
level. At a time when news is an instant commodity sponsorship and indeed friendship all during the past
and the methods of transmission are constantly year. We would encourage everyone to support our
changing a special word of thanks is extended to our sponsors.
members who make the information of the events
available. I would like to thank those involved in an ever
increasing social networking world where information CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION STAFF
is moving in all directions at incredible speed. Our At National Level I wish to extend my sincere thanks
Provincial Facebook and Twitter accounts were very to Catherine Neary, Outgoing Uachtarán, Kathleen
active during the year. As with all social media we Woods, Uachtarán, Joan O’Flynn, Outing Ard Stiúrthoir,
need to be clued into its management at club, county Louise Conlon, Interim Ard Stiúrthoir, Mary O’Toole,
and provincial level and that our national social media Commercial Manager, Roberta Farrell, National
policy is adhered too. Childrens Officer, Cian Nelson, Communications
Manager, Liz McGuinness, Fixture Administrator,
I wish to thank Gerry O’Sullivan, PRO for his excellent Brendan McCabe, Finance Director, Mairead Fortune,
work with our website, match reports and his willingness Finance Administrator, Alan Malone, Operations Co-
to support and help me with match programme duties Ordinator, Sarah Stanley, Office and Communication
for all our finals. Special thanks to Martin Gilloway, iLive Administrator for their help and courtesy to Leinster and
photographs for her assistance also. myself during the past year. I would also like to pay a
special tribute to Sabrina Larkin, Leinster Growth and
Participation Officer for her support in many different
THDC ways but most especially with the Summer 7s, Novice
Post Primary Schools programme, coaching and
We extend a significant thank you to our T.H.D.C.
officer training courses. Thanks also to Niall Williams,
committee of Margaret Condell, Breda Donnelly, Danny
Coach Education and Development Co Ordinator for
Gorman, Gerry McGough, Barney O’Connor and
his guidance and support and to Lizzie Flynn for her
Margaret Sexton for your on-going work on behalf of
assistance with referee recruitment.
Leinster Council. Our Leinster THDC had a particularly
busy year and in my opinion were very fair and
I wish Catherine Neary and Joan O’Flynn every good wish
professional in all their dealings with transfers, appeals
for the future.
and disciplinary matters.
STEWARDS / HELPERS & PITCHES
REGISTRATIONS
A small group of loyal helpers who play an important role
I would like to thank all registrars and secretaries who at our games and venues are our stewards. In particular
administered the system in their clubs and at county level we owe a special thanks to all who acted as gate collectors
and thank those who attended the Provincial training and stewards at venues across Leinster. In order for games
evening held in late March. This final registration figures to be played in a safe environment for both players and
for Leinster as of 03.12.2018 is supporters it is necessary to put certain rules in place and
we need everyone’s support in this matter. Many thanks to
my fellow officers who were always available to assist on
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OF MEMBERS
our final and blitz days. Many thanks to the following clubs
Youth 23,886 and counties for making their pitches available for finals
Adult Playing 4,000 and training sessions during the year and we thank them
most sincerely for their help and co-operation.
Adult – Coaches/ 4,194
Administrators/Referees Kilkenny GAA, Portlaoise GAA, Birr GAA, St Rynaghs
Social 638 GAA, Clara GAA, National GAA Centre Abbotstown,
Coralstown Kinnegad GAA, Edenderry GAA, Danesfort
TOTAL 32,718 GAA, O’Hanrahans GAA.
2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTION Page 15A special word of thanks to all who provided refreshments successful period with many changes along the way. All
after games and to those who helped with catering at any his involvement has made Leinster a stronger unit and we
of our venues. should be very grateful to him for that. As Pat has served
his three year term he steps down as Chairperson today.
I wish to thank him, his wife Sharon and his daughters
REFEREES
Jessica and Sophia for their courtesy to me at all times.
I wish to pay tribute to all the Referees in the province for Today under the five year rule Gerry O’Sullivan must
the essential job they carry out week in week out for the step down as PRO. Gerry over the past five years has
Association. In my first year as Secretary I wish to thank developed and maintained the Leinster website along
each and every one of the referees on the Leinster Panel with producing top class programme and reports. Over the
for their courteous, co-operation and support at all times. years Gerry has completed all tasks in a very professional
I wish to thank Aileen Lawler, Chairperson of National manner and will be missed by us all in Leinster Camogie.
Referees Committee for her assistance during the year. I wish Gerry, his wife Mona and family every good wish for
Congratulations to all referees who officiated at All-Ireland, the future.
National League and indeed Leinster Finals.
Today, Hilda Breslin takes over as Chairperson of
In 2018 our referee panel included referees from Carlow Comhairle Camógaíochta Laighean and I wish to extend
(4), Dublin (5), Kilkenny (2), Kildare (3), Laois (2), Meath my best wishes to Hilda in her term of office.
(1), Offaly (3), Westmeath (2), Wexford (3), Wicklow (1).
To all my fellow officers Pat, Melanie, Carmel, Hilda,
LEINSTER LGFA / GAA Angela, Gerry and Rachel I thank you must sincerely for
your outstanding contribution to Leinster Camogie during
I wish to extend my thanks to Dominic Leech, President, 2018 and say a special and sincere thanks to you all for
Cathal Friel, Secretary and Margaret Brennan, your support to me in so many ways over the year.
Administrator for their support and co-operation during
the year and their willingness to have a consultation To all those who suffered bereavements during the past
process on Fixtures for 2019. year you have our condolences.
I would like to express my thanks to Michael Reynolds and Wishing all involved in the promotion of camogie every
all the Leinster GAA staff for their on-going support. success in 2019.
CONCLUSION Go raibh mile maith agaibh.
Mise le meas,
APPRECIATION
I wish to thank the many people who have helped me Is mise le
personally carry out my duties as Provincial Secretary this Linda Ní Chíonnaith,
year since my election at the reconvened AGM on 13th Runaí.
February, 2018.
I want to particular thank everyone for their progressive
outlook and pro active approach to all matters undertaken
by Leinster Council. The work of county secretaries is
thankless and I do hope all counties acknowledge the
excellent people we had in the roles across Leinster
in 2018 – Debbie Brennan (Carlow), Brendan Cooper
(Dublin), Damian McGrath, Ashling Mantle/Annette
Corcoran (Kildare), Theresa Alyward (Kilkenny), Olive
Cuddy (Laois), Mairead Lynch (Louth), Caroline Halton
(Meath), Mairead Haugh (Offaly), Noeleen McCarthy
(Westmeath), Kathleen Kehoe (Wexford) and Mary O’Neill
(Wicklow).
I would like to thank all the County Executive members for
their support during the year. It was great to meet so many
new people across the year.
I wish to thank Leinster Chairperson Pat Martin for all the
help and support he has given me over the past year. He
as chairperson has guided the Province through a very
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An Cumann Camógaíochta Comhairle Laighean
Cuntais Áirgid
2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTION Page 17An Cumann Camógaíochta Comhairle Laighean
Income Account for the year ended 30th November 2018
Page 18 2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTIONAn Cumann Camógaíochta Comhairle Laighean
Expenditure Account for the year ended 30th November 2018
THANKS
I would like to say a big thank you to all the counties, county boards and clubs for their cooperation during the years
by covering gates etc as it made by job a lot easier.
To my fellow executive members who were always available to assist in any task required, especially our secretary
Linda and chairperson Pat who were always available at the end of a phone even at unsociable hours.
As some of you are already aware, I will not be putting my name forward for treasurer for the coming year, but I
want to wish whoever the incoming treasurer is the very best and I will always be at the end of a phone to give any
assistance required.
Thank you all again,
Carmel Uí Cearbhaill,
Ceisteoir.
2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTION Page 19An Cumann Camógaíochta Comhairle Laighean
Balance Sheet as at 30th November 2018
Page 20 2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTIONDEVELOPMENT REPORT 2018
UNDER 14 BLITZ
The annual Leinster Under 14 blitz day took place on the 13th May in Rathleague, Portlaoise.
Congratulations to all teams who participated, a total of 21 teams took part in the competition.
DIVISION 1
æ DUBLIN BLUE æ KILKENNY AMBER æ OFFALY æ WEXFORD PURPLE
All games 15 minutes aside
10.30 Pitch 1 Kilkenny Amber 1-4 v 0-1 Dublin Blue
10.30 Pitch 2 Wexford Purple 0-11 v 1-3 Offaly
12.00 Pitch 1 Wexford Purple 1-5 v 2-5 Dublin Blue
12.00 Pitch 2 Offaly 1-4 v 3-2 Kilkenny Amber
13.30 Pitch 1 Kilkenny Amber 2-5 v 3-3 Wexford Purple
13.30 Pitch 2 Dublin Blue 0-9 v 1-0 Offaly
DIVISION 1 CUP FINAL
15.00 Pitch 1 Kilkenny Amber 3-5 v 1-6 Wexford Purple
DIVISION 1 SHIELD FINAL
15.00 Pitch 2 Dublin Blue 1-4 v 3-1 Offaly
2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTION Page 21DIVISION 2
æ DUBLIN WHITE æ KILKENNY BLACK æ LAOIS BLUE æ WEXFORD GOLD
All games 15 minutes aside
11.15 Pitch 1 Dublin White 1-1 v 4-1 Laois Blue
11.15 Pitch 2 Kilkenny Black 0-9 v 0-2 Wexford Gold
12.45 Pitch 1 Kilkenny Black 2-4 v 2-1 Laois Blue
12.45 Pitch 2 Wexford Gold 3-3 v 3-1 Dublin White
14.15 Pitch 1 Dublin White 0-1 v 1-4 Kilkenny Black
14.15 Pitch 2 Laois Blue 3-8 v 2-1 Wexford Gold
DIVISION 2 CUP FINAL
15.45 Pitch 1 Kilkenny Black 1-5 v 3-2 Laois Blue
DIVISION 2 SHIELD FINAL
15.45 Pitch 2 Wexford Gold 4-3 v 3-3 Dublin White
DIVISION 3
æ CARLOW RED æ KILDARE æ MEATH GREEN æ WESTMEATH MAROON
All games 15 minutes aside
10.30 Pitch 3 Kildare 1-1 v 2-5 Carlow Red
10.30 Pitch 4 Meath Green 11-11 v 0-0 Westmeath Maroon
12.00 Pitch 3 Meath Green 0-3 v 2-5 Carlow Red
12.00 Pitch 4 Westmeath Maroon 0-2 v 4-6 Kildare
13.30 Pitch 3 Kildare 1-4 v 0-3 Meath Green
13.30 Pitch 4 Carlow Red 5-2 v 0-3 Westmeath Maroon
DIVISION 3 CUP FINAL
15.00 Pitch 3 Carlow Red 6-5 v 2-2 Meath Green
DIVISION 3 SHIELD FINAL
15.00 Pitch 4 Kildare 9-5 v 0-4 Westmeath Maroon
Page 22 2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTIONDIVISION 4
æ CILL DARA æ LAOIS WHITE æ MEATH GOLD æ UIBH FHÁILÍ æ WICKLOW BLUE
All games 15 minutes aside
10.00 Pitch 4 Cill Dara 1-1 v 2-2 Meath Gold
10.00 Pitch 5 Uibh Fháilí 2-1 v 1-3 Laois White
10.30 Pitch 5 Wicklow Blue 1-2 v 1-1 Laois White
11.00 Pitch 5 Meath Gold 0-3 v 2-1 Uibh Fháilí
11.30 Pitch 5 Cill Dara 3-2 v 0-2 Wicklow Blue
12.00 Pitch 5 Meath Gold 2-0 v 3-3 Laois White
12.30 Pitch 5 Uibh Fháilí 4-0 v 1-0 Cill Dara
13.00 Pitch 5 Meath Gold 0-1 v 4-0 Wicklow Blue
13.30 Pitch 5 Cill Dara 0-0 v 3-3 Laois White
14.00 Pitch 5 Uibh Fháilí 3-0 v 1-1 Wicklow Blue
DIVISION 4 SHIELD FINAL
15.15 Pitch 5 Laois White 4-5 v 1-2 Meath Gold
DIVISION 4 CUP FINAL
15.45 Pitch 5 Uibh Fháilí 3-6 v 2-1 Wicklow Blue
DIVISION 5
æ CARLOW GREEN æ LOUTH æ WICKLOW YELLOW æ WESTMEATH WHITE
All games 15 minutes aside
11.15 Pitch 3 Carlow Green 3-1 v 0-2 Louth
11.15 Pitch 4 Wicklow Yellow 3-2 v 0-1 Westmeath White
12.45 Pitch 3 Carlow Green 5-7 v 0-1 Westmeath White
12.45 Pitch 4 Louth 2-0 v 4-1 Wicklow Yellow
14.15 Pitch 3 Carlow Green 4-5 v 0-1 Wicklow Yellow
14.15 Pitch 4 Louth 3-2 v 0-2 Westmeath White
DIVISION 5 CUP FINAL
15.45 Pitch 3 Carlow Green 3-4 v 2-2 Wicklow Yellow
DIVISION 3 SHIELD FINAL
15.45 Pitch 4 Louth 3-4 v 1-0 Westmeath White
2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTION Page 23UNDER 15 BLITZ not go ahead due to various reasons; however, a number
of girls participated in a selection process to represent
This year an Under 15 Blitz took place in Portlaoise on the Leinster in the Under 17 Provincial All-Ireland.
7th July. Seven teams took part in the blitz and there were
two divisions. Hopefully next year we will see the number
of teams entering increase. The All-Ireland blitz took place in DCU Sports Grounds.
The Leinster team were beaten in the final by a very good
A great day was had by all. Munster team. Well done to all involved.
Results: Results
Division 1 Kilkenny Amber beat Galway Round 1 Munster beat Leinster
Division 2 Kilkenny Black beat Carlow Round 2 Leinster beat Ulster
Round 3 Leinster beat Connacht
Skills Competition Final Munster (1-7) beat Leinster (1-3)
The Leinster Féile Skills Star competition took place
in Clara, Kilkenny on the 16th June. Well done to all Mini Games
participants. Congratulations to Kerri Austin, Dublin who
Congratulations to all Under 10 players who played in
won the competition.
the mini games during half time at some our Leinster
fixtures.
Under 14 and Under 15
Thank you to all counties who organised and hosted
Under 14 and Under 15 blitzes during the summer. Mile buíochas to all who helped in any way organising
or hosting these events.
Under 17
Angela Gahan,
The Under 17 blitz due to take place on the 7th July did Leinster Development Officer.
Left: The Leinster Under 17
team who took part in the
DCU Interprovincial Blitz.
Photo: Dave Barrett. www.davbar.com
The Wicklow team who won the Progress To Success Under 16 All-Ireland Development.
Page 24 2018 LEINSTER CAMOGIE CONVENTIONREGISTRAR REPORT 2018
It is my privilege as Acting Registrar of An Cumann Camógaíochta Comhairle Laighean to present my report for adoption
at Annual Convention today. This report details the registration figures within Leinster for the past season.
I would like to thank all club registrars, county secretaries and registrars who administered the system in their clubs and
counties.
NUMBER OF
COUNTY CLUBS 2018 TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP NUMBER OF MEMBERS
Carlow 10 Youth Members 23,886
Dublin 50 Full Adult Playing Members 4,000
Kildare 23 Full Members Adult Coaches/
Kilkenny 34 Administrators/Referees 4,194
Laois 10 TOTAL 32,718
Longford 2
Louth 7
Meath 17
Offaly 11 These figures represent an overall increase in membership within the province
Westmeath 14 of 1908 from 2017. Currently in Leinster there are 232 clubs.
Wexford 39
New clubs were formed in Dublin (Round Towers Lusk, Scoil Uí Chonaill,
Wicklow 15 St. James Gaels An Caislean), Kildare (Round Towers, Sarsfields), Kilkenny
(Carrigeen), Laois (Clough Ballacolla), Longford (Wolfe Tones), Meath
TOTAL 232
(Moylagh), Westmeath (Ringstown).
Linda Kenny,
Acting Registrar,
Comhairle Laighean.
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