Munster Ladies Gaelic Football Convention December 11th Cork Munster TG4 Senior Champions 2010

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1 Munster Ladies Gaelic Football Convention December 11th 2010 Cork Munster TG4 Senior Champions 2010 Waterford Munster TG4 Intermediate Champions 2010

2 Provincial report 2010 Good afternoon and welcome to our annual Munster Ladies Gaelic football Convention here in the Maldron Hotel Limerick. Another year has passed and it is time to reflect on the 2010 season and plan for the coming year. The 2010 season saw many surprises and new Champions in several grades. Munster Ladies created several new iniatives beginning with Key2Coaching, the refereeing programme incorporating officials, Club 7s for our clubs of the Province, club Plate for clubs defeated in respective adult County finals, additional Post Primary competitions in the form of plates and our very own website munsterladiesgaelic.ie On field activities were on going with the various Post Primary competitions while in the board room coaching was our priority led by Michael Ryan. A number of meetings helped to formulate a plan to revolutionise coaching. After a series of meetings a draft was rolled out and the delivery of the first clinic took place at Monroe the home of Moyle Rovers on Saturday March 27 th. Cork s Noel O Connor put the Moyle Rovers u18 team through a typical team training session whilst Mary Beades and Nora Ahern highlighted the coaches techniques for the benefit of the attending participating coaches. The venture was an outstanding success and many thanks to Moyle Rovers club for their assistance throughout. Clinic two was held at the splendid surroundings at Spa GAA in Killarney on Saturday April 10 th again with Noel as the coach assisted by Miriam O Connell and William Harmon and thanks to Kerry Secretary Donal Barry along with the Spa club and players for their contribution. The third clinic was held in Glanmire GAA on Saturday May 15 th amidst nice sunshine. Eamon Ryan delivered the session assisted by Mick Myers and Irene Hogan with players from a number of clubs in East Cork. The concept has been very well received and the feedback has been excellent with the first two clinics videoed and subsequently a DVD was produced and it will be officially launched this afternoon and will be available for a modest fee of 20 by contacting the office. Many thanks to Peter Grant for his professional help with this worthwhile production. A mini preview of the DVD can be seen on our website as well as The appointment by Munster ladies of Pat Pigott to lead the programme for our referees and officials of the Province has been a huge boost to the association. Pat fills the position as Director of referees and has embarked on setting targets for improving

3 referees and refereeing standards at Provincial level. Part of the iniative is record keeping of our Provincial referees of all games officiated within their County thus enabling Pat to monitor and address the appointment of additional newly trained and qualified referees within our Counties. This iniative is of major benefit to each County board as it will help promote the appointment of relevant referees and ensure they are officiating within their capabilities. Pat feels that there is need for far greater cooperation and responsibility must be taken by the County boards and there referee s coordinators to proceed at the speed and professionalism that is required in these challenging times thus enabling Counties benefit long term. Munster referees & Officials Munster has embraced the modern technological era with the appointment of Kevin Preston Master of the website. Kevin s workload has been immense and the care and attention given to his post is visible for all to see. It has added a superb source of information for our proud Province and members. We acknowledge the importance communication plays with our association and with this in mind we endeavour to ensure the information and contact data is freely available to all members and visitors of our site. This will only work with the cooperation of the County Boards and there clubs and for 2011 we ask that each County board submit the requested information to the office as this will benefit all concerned. Website Dave Colaiste Choilm Munster ladies in line with advice taken from Peter Hannon advisor with our Strategic Plan last February have updated the Crest and carry the colours of black /Blue/white on leisure gear. Our inter county playing season kick started with Round 1 of the u14 B competition on Saturday March 7 th with Limerick hosting Waterford at Hospital, Co. Limerick and winners 4-12 to 2-03 and Mike Duffy the referee, while Clare hosted Tipperary at

4 Newmarket On Fergus and had to give way to a stronger visiting county, winners 5-06 to 1-05 and refereed by Shane Florish. Round 2 was played Saturday March 13 th Clare at home in Cooraclare had a comprehensive win over Limerick 7-11 to 0-05 and Sharon Roche refereed. Waterford hosted Tipperary at Lemybrien and again Tipperary winners 5-13 to 2-08 with Gene Buckley referee. Round 3 was played on Saturday March 20 th with Tipperary at home in Cahir and Limerick the opposition with a home win 8-13 to 3-04, Gavin O Brien referee. Doora Barefield was the venue for Clare v Waterford and a home win for Clare 3-11 to 4-04 and Jason Mullins referee. The top two Counties moved on to compete in the A competition and Round 1A began on Saturday April 3 rd and Clare hosted Cork at Coolmeen with Mike Duffy referee Cork winners 7-08 to 0-02 and Kerry travelled to Emly to play Tipperary and had to fight to the death before winners 5-07 to 5-06 with Shane Florish referee. Round 2A on Saturday 17 th April at Fermoy Cork had an easy win over Tipperary 8-29 to 0-03 and Jason Mullins in charge. The following day at Listowel Kerry easy winners over Clare to 1-08 and Shane Florish referee. Munster u14 final day May 1 st with the A final at Kanturk where Cork hosted Kerry and comprehensive Champions 6-12 to 1-04 and Mike Duffy referee with Aine Cronin Cork player of the final. Cork travelled to Croagh for the All Ireland championship semi-final against Galway and came up short 1-09 to 2-08 thus ending their journey. And the same fate was to fall to Kerry also the same day at Croagh when Mayo had a point to spare at the final whistle 4-12 to 4-11 in the A shield All Ireland semi-final. The Munster B final hosted by Tipperary at Emly and after a very competitive final Tipperary Champions 3-13 to 3-04 and referee Shane Florish with the accolade of player of the final going to Aisling McCarthy Tipperary. Tipperary proceeded to the All-Ireland B championship final courtesy of a 5-10 to 1-12 victory over Roscommon at Banagher on Saturday May 29 th. Clare travelled to Banagher also and were defeated by Leitrim in the B shield semi-final 2-10 to 5-05 thus ending their journey. Saturday June 12 th in a final with Tipperary ahead and comfortable at the break however at the final whistle heartbreak for the Munster champions on the wrong side of the score with Wexford 5-08 to 4-06 winners U14 B Player Final u14 A Player Final Aisling McCarthy Action u14 B final Aine Cronin Action u14 A final The 1 st round of the Munster u16 championship started for the A & B grades on Saturday March 27 th in the A Kerry travelled over the border into Millstreet losing to Cork 1-09 to 2-08 and Mike Duffy referee. While in the B Championship Clare travelled to Ballyduff and after a cracking game both sides level Waterford 2-10 Clare 3-07 referee Sean Joy. The following day at Hospital Limerick hosted Tipperary and were comprehensively defeated 3-23 to 1-03 and Kevin Martin referee. The B grade proceeded with Round 2 on Wednesday 31 st March at Tallow Waterford easy winners

5 5-12 over Limerick 0-01 referee Keith Delahunty Round 3 on Sunday April 11th at Ballyhahill Limerick hosted Clare however the visitors easy winners 3-14 to 1-01 and Jim O Connor referee. Tipperary welcomed Clare and the host s winners 7-15 to 1-06 referee Derek Carroll. The following evening at Cahir had Waterford travel to Cahir with Tipperary winners 4-13 to 3-10 and Shane Florish referee. This decided the Counties who would progress to the A semi-finals and on Sunday 25 th April Tipperary travelled to Rathcormac and played Cork and were defeated 3-09 to 2-08 while the following Wednesday April 28 th Waterford and Kerry contested the second A semifinal at Castletownroche with Kerry winners 4-16 to The Munster A & B finals with the B played at Cappoquin on Friday July 16 th and Waterford and Tipperary the contestants with Mike O Keeffe the referee. Waterford playing a very good brand of football chalking up a seven point lead heading to the break however goals win games and that was the result at Cappoquin with Tipperary scoring six in total to claim the title on a score of 6-05 to 1-12 and Cliona Higgins Tipperary player of the final. U16 B final Tipperary v Waterford Action U16 A final Cork v Kerry Tipperary went forward to the Championship All Ireland series and Waterford to the shield. Tipperary travelled to Ballinasloe for their meeting with Mayo on Sunday August 8 th and unfortunately for the Munster champions finished short at the final whistle 2-07 to Waterford defeated Roscommon on Saturday August 7 th at Portarlington 3-09 to 1-08 and lost out to Fermanagh at Banagher on August 22nd in the All Ireland B shield final 3-11 to Saturday July 17th at Brosna in glorious sunshine and a carnival type atmosphere the unthinkable was to unfold in the Munster u16 A final with Kerry hosting Cork. A superb prepared venue with many of the Brosna club officials helping out in various capacities and a lone piper adding to the occasion. Game on and evenly contested however it was only a warm up until Kerry kicked into 7 th gear and at the break had a comprehensive lead. The anticipated Cork comeback never materialised and it was Kerry all the way with an unbelievable finish on a scoreline of 5-11 to 0-03 with Nicole O Connor Kerry the player of the final and Jason Mullins referee. The journey continued for both Counties with Kerry in Championship, and Cork in Shield All Ireland Semifinal Plate at Croagh on Saturday August 7 th with defeat their lot Cork 4-13 Galway Kerry defeated Sligo at Ballinasloe on Sunday August 8 th 5-19 to 4-06 playing a delightful brand of football to continue and travelled to Banagher on Saturday August 21st and lost to Dublin after a game of swings and roundabouts 5-12 to 2-15 The u18 championship had two even groups with Clare stepping up the grade as A defending Champions. The pitch battles kicked off on Saturday April 3 rd with Clare travelling to Kerry and with a last minute switch of venue due to inclement weather

6 the game went ahead at Ballydonoghue and Clare winners 2-09 to 1-09 with Jason Mullins referee. In the B grade Limerick also had problems with venues and Waterford travelled to Lisnagry and after a cracking game the host s winners 8-09 to 4-10 with Seamus Mulvihill referee. Round 2 on Wednesday April 7 th Cork hosted Kerry at CIT and the host s winners 1-13 to 0-07 with Jason Mullins referee. A superb game unfolded in the B between Tipperary 0-15 and Waterford 1-08 at Lattin and Derek Carroll referee. Round 3 had the eventual finalists in both grades play each other and at Bruff on Saturday April 17 th Cork comprehensive winners over Clare 7-23 to 0-02 while at Cappawhite Limerick went head to head with Tipperary and gave way on a comprehensive scoreline 4-18 to Munster u18 A & B finals Saturday May 1 st the scheduled B final was moved to Sunday due to Limerick playing the Division 4 league final the same day and with a number of their players involved in both panels. The A final played at Cusack Park Ennis with Cork travelling in an attempt to win back the title and this they did comprehensively Cork 4-20 Clare 2-05 with Orla Finn Cork player of the final and Sean Joy referee. The B final at Cappamore Sunday May 2 nd saw a good game with Tipperary and Limerick however Tipperary winners and retaining their title 1-07 to 1-02 with Imelda O Donovan Tipperary player of the final and Kevin Martin referee. All four Counties progressed to their respective All Ireland semi-final and in the B championship Tipperary defeated Roscommon 2-07 to 0-10 on Thursday July 8 th at Templetuohy and in the All Ireland final lost out to Wexford 3-07 to 3-11 at Freshford on Saturday July 24 th. Limerick had a home venue having accommodated Leitrim with a change of date and on Wednesday July 7th at Croagh with Leitrim winners 4-11 to Minor B Captains Minor A Captains Minor A Player final Aisling & Paula Aisling & Dan Sinead & Niamh Orla & Dan The Munster Intermediate TG4 Championship began on Sunday June 20 th with Waterford defeating Cork at Dungarvan and referee Sean Joy thus putting Waterford into the final against Limerick who initially received a bye. The Munster final played at Castletownroche on Saturday July 3rd and Waterford defending their title which they duly did after a very competitive game Waterford winners 2-12 to Limerick 1-11 with Linda Wall Waterford named player of the final and referee Mike O Keeffe. The Intermediate All Ireland series started a few weeks later this year with Waterford playing in group A the first game on Sunday July 11 th and a home game against Roscommon and an easy win 5-20 to Round 2 had the Deise County travelling up north to Casement Park where they defeated the home County Antrim 2-17 to Round 3 a home venue at Carrig Beg where they had an easy victory over Kilkenny 8-23 to 1-01, Round 4 took them to Emmet Park, Kiloe and a share of the spoils with Longford Waterford 3-10 Longford Waterford topped group A and played second place Group B in the All Ireland semi-final on Saturday August 28 th and this game televised live on TG4 at Dr Cullen Park Waterford 1-14 Cavan 0-10

7 and Elaine Power Waterford player of the game. All Ireland final at Croke Park on Sunday September 26 th Waterford 0-16 Donegal 2-12 in a most exciting final and disappointment for the Munster champions. The TG4 Junior All Ireland series saw Limerick in action in group A on Sunday July 27 th at Mucklagh, Co. Offaly and the visitors had a comprehensive victory 8-24 to Offaly 1-01 Round 2 against Carlow at Tinryland again a landslide score 9-23 to 2-03 on Sunday August 8 th. Round 3 had Limerick with a home venue opposing Derry on Sunday August 14 th at Monaleen and victory was easy with a 2-17 to 1-03 scoreline ensuring they qualified for their second semi-final, this was played on Saturday August 28 th at Freshford and Wexford their opponents with victory for the Treaty County 1-12 to 0-08 and Sandra Healy Limerick player of the game. All Ireland final day at Croke Park on Sunday September 26 th and the finalists of Limerick and Louth to open proceedings for a full day of activity. Conditions superb for football and a cracking game was served to the spectators and finally Limerick captured their very first All Ireland adult title winners 4-10 to 3-08 and Marie Claire Curtain Limerick player of the final. The Munster TG4 senior semi-finals were played on Saturday June 19 th with Clare hosting Tipperary at Cooraclare and easy winners 3-14 to 2-05 referee Mike O Keeffe while further South Cork hosted Kerry at CIT and finally the defending champions got over the line 2-08 to 1-06 and referee Keith Delahunty. Munster senior final at Castletownroche on Saturday July 3 rd and Cork chasing a seventh consecutive title and Clare back in a senior final after a lapse for a number of years. However it was not going the way of the underdogs and a penalty to Cork in the early stages did not help their cause however it was not to be as Cork added further goals to run out winners 5-13 to 2-09 with Valerie Mulcahy Cork player of the final and Sean Joy referee. The All Ireland qualifiers had a double victory for Munster Counties on Monday August 2 nd at Banagher, Co. Offaly when Tipperary had an easy victory over Meath 2-16 to 0-09 and Mairead Morrissey player of the game. Kerry had a single point victory over Mayo 0-12 to Sunday August 8 th Kerry made the long journey to Athlone and winners over Armagh 1-19 to 2-07 while back down at Claughaun Tipperary and Clare again met and victory for Clare 2-15 to Kerry head back to Banagher on Saturday August 14 th against Galway and again the Munster county winners 2-09 to 1-11 and Bernie Breen Kerry player of the game. Clare faced up to Dublin and gave a good account of themselves and at times during the game had opportunities but experience cannot be bought and this eventual All Ireland champions had to run out winners 2-18 to Saturday August 21 st Cork headed to Banagher to defend their title against Tyrone in the quarter final and shockwaves went through the association when they were defeated 3-11 to 0-13 on a day when injuries played a major part however Tyrone deserve credit as they were not fazed facing the champions and played to their potential. Despite their loss Cork have been superb champions and there is no doubt but the 2011 season will see them return with their own mission. Kerry the only Munster County still involved and on Saturday September 4 th at Ballymahon, Co. Longford and no lesser opponents than Tyrone in their way. Kerry got the worst possible starts and trailed until talented minor Lorraine Scanlon took the game to Tyrone and drew the sides level and after a ding dong battle both sides finished level Kerry 2-13 Tyrone 3-10 and onto a replay. Saturday September 11 th again Banagher the venue and the Kerry fairy-tale ended when they had the chances and again a very slow start but played themselves back into the game

8 and goals win games as we have seen so many times and Tyrone got the one that would push them through by the minimum 1-09 to 0-11 with Aisling Leonard Kerry player of the match. For the first time in five years no Munster County would contest the All Ireland senior final. Keith Delahunty Tipperary had the honour of refereeing his first senior All Ireland and also Munster were represented in spirit as Michael Ryan was a member of the Dublin management but unfortunately for Michael he was tied up with his position as Manager of De La Salle senior hurling squad who had a quarter final game fixed for the same day at almost the same time as the All Ireland game at Croke Park. Despite the contacts with the Waterford GAA Chairman and some other officers of the board as well as Munster Chairman Sean Walsh making representation to the GAA board on the matter. However it also transpired that the Tallow GAA club sportingly agreed to play the game on Saturday to allow Michael firstly attend to see his three daughters line out for their beloved County of Waterford in the intermediate final and then to take his place with Dublin on the line. However the GAA board insisted on the game going ahead on Sunday as scheduled. It beggars belief that a County who in the past under a different board always ensured that no domestic games were fixed the same day as their sister board were in Croke Park, different people with short sighted vision and many broken promises. The Aisling McGing memorial championship saw Kerry enter a team in this competition but the final had Cork back for the fourth consecutive year defending their title against Dublin. The games for the Munster Counties unfolded as follows on Sunday July 18 th Cork 0-08 Dublin 1-08 at Fermoy while Kerry travelled to Skryne, Co. Meath only to lose at the death Kerry 0-12 Meath Sunday August 1 st Cork played Galway at Tuam and winners 7-16 to Kerry hosted Galway at Abbeydorney on Sunday August 15 th and were defeated comprehensively 0-06 to The same day Cork had it easy over at Fermoy when they defeated Meath 6-21 to Sunday August 22 nd Kerry travelled to Dublin to play the locals at Ballyboden but were defeated 3-15 to Saturday August 28 th Cork hosted neighbours Kerry at Banteer and the local s winners 6-22 to All round robin games completed saw Cork into the semi-final and a home venue for the defending Champions on Sunday September 5 th at CIT versus Galway. The visitors played very well but at the final whistle were short 2-08 to The final at Cashel Co. Tipperary on Saturday September 18 th on this occasion the challengers laid down a marker and captured the County s very first adult title comprehensively 1-12 to 0-04 at Cashel. Cork have been great champions and credit to Dublin despite the three previous final defeats they were not to be denied on this occasion. A sincere thanks to you my fellow officers of Dan, Michael, Dan Cannon, Nathalie, George, Mary, Pat and Liam and to Brian, Tony, Gene, Kieran and Elaine who were tremendous with the help and support you gave throughout our club championships. All our games were well covered with officials available and to Mary who ensured on club final days that supporters alike were catered for with refreshments. Thanks to our ball girls of Lauren, Shauna, Grace, Orla, Sarah & Lauren, wearing their special Munster ladies ball girl jersey and this also added to the occasions of our club finals. A very special thanks to both Kilrush and Cahir ladies clubs who epitomised what is good of the club spirit and the support they gave us during the year on events hosted by the association will forever be remembered, and we wish you continued success in your club development. The production of full colour programmes for our finals was a

9 further addition for the year and thanks to all the clubs involved who cooperated so freely to ensure it was a success. Ball girls at Ballyagran Ball girls at Charleville Kilrush Club Officials The Munster Tesco Junior club championship began with one quarter final game on Saturday September 11th with Newmarket on Fergus Clare defeating Eire Og Cork at Ballyagran 2-10 to 2-04 referee Mike Duffy. The second quarter final was moved to Sunday September 12 th due to Kerry s replay on the 11 th. However at Croagh an entertaining game was served by two very competitive club sides and after extra time the sides were level Moyle Rovers Tipperary 1-10 Listowel Emmets Kerry 2-07 referee Gene Buckley. The replay took place on Saturday September 11 th at Glanworth and again very little between the teams but at the final whistle Moyle Rovers four points ahead 2-09 to Listowel Emmets 2-05 and referee Derek Carroll. The semi-finals were played on Saturday October 2 nd at Cahir Moyle Rovers had an easy win over Clashmore Kinsalebeg 6-18 to 1-13 referee Gene Buckley whilst at Kilrush goals were a plenty when Newmarket On Fergus defeated Fr Caseys limerick 7-11 to 5-03 referee Mike Duffy. The final played at Dr Mannix Park, Charleville on Saturday October 16 th Moyle Rovers defeated Newmarket On Fergus 3-12 to 1-08 with Shauna O Brien Moyle Rovers player of the final and Seamus Mulvihill referee. Moyle Rovers made the trip across the Irish Sea to Manchester where they accounted for St Oisin s Manchester 1-12 to 0-04 on Saturday October 30 th. The journey came unstuck on Sunday November 7 th at Mountbellew when the Munster champions were defeated 2-10 to 0-12 by Caltra. Sinead Kelly West Clare Gaels Ballymacarbry senior B Club Champions The Munster Tesco Intermediate club championship had only five clubs compete due to Dungarvan withdrawing so West Clare Gaels went into the semi-final. However the scheduled quarter final of Cappawhite Tipperary and Rosscarbery Cork went ahead at Ballyagran on Saturday September 11 th and Rosscarbery progressing due to a powerful second half display 3-09 to 2-08 referee Kevin Martin. The semifinals were played on Saturday October 2 nd with Rosscarbery and Dr Crokes Kerry

10 serving a thriller at CIT and again Ross came strong in the final quarter to progress to the final on a score of 2-12 to 1-09 and referee Kevin Martin. Back down at Kilrush West Clare Gaels Clare and Athea Limerick battled and it was clear from the start that the Clare champions meant business holding a commanding lead at the break and at the end were outright winners 4-13 to 2-08 in front of a huge local support. The Munster final was on Sunday October 17 th at Ballyagran and again the Gaels had a huge following support as did the Cork champions. However there was no way back on this occasion for Ross as the Gaels winners 3-14 to 2-05 and Sinead Kelly West Clare Gaels player of the final. The Munster champions also had to make the journey to London on Saturday October 30 th at Ruislip for the quarter final and were winners 4-12 over Parnell s 2-08 and a home venue at Doonbeg where they entertained St Patricks Leitrim again in front of a huge local support and made light work of the challenge 5-19 to 3-09 on Sunday November 7 th in the All Ireland semi-final with Maria Kelly player of the game. All Ireland final day Sunday November 21 st at Nenagh West Clare Gaels against St Conleths Laois on a bitterly cold sunny day. The Munster champions were first on the scoreboard and it took until ten minutes before the break before they put some daylight between themselves and the Leinster champions. The sin binning of the Conleths captain did not help their cause as the movement of the Munster champions was creating many problems. The final whistle was greeted with joy and relief for the team and management not to mind the massive volume of people that had travelled to support the girls on this their final journey. West Clare Gaels 3-09 St Conleths 0-08 and Shauna Harvey West Clare Gaels player of the final. Congratulations to all involved and enjoy the celebrations and continued success to all involved. The Munster Tesco Senior club championship opened on Saturday October 2 nd at Cahir with Ballymacarbry Waterford and Brian Borus Tipperary in Round 1 of the B championship and it was a tight game up to the final quarter with Ballymacarbry finishing strong 2-13 to 1-09 winners and Sean Joy referee. The B final was played on Saturday October 9 th at Ballyhooly with Gene Buckley referee. This game required extra time and at the end it was still level which required a second period of extra time and finally at the end of a superb game Ballymacarbry 2-21 Southern Gaels Kerry 2-17 with Rebecca Hallahan Ballymacarbry player of the final. Munster final day at Dr Mannix Park, Charleville on Saturday October 16 th Inch Rovers Cork and Ballymacarbry served up a thrilling competitive game of exciting football. Both sides had a chance to clinch the title at the death but on the day a draw was a fair result with Michelle McGrath Ballymacarbry player of the final and Mike Duffy referee. The replay was played on Saturday October 23 rd at Bushy Park, Dungarvan and Inch Rovers made no mistake on this occasion when they took control of the game from the early stages and had a comfortable win 5-13 to 2-11 with Jessica O Shea Inch Rovers player of the replay and Keith Delahunty referee. Munster senior club champions Inch made the long journey north to Donegal on Sunday November 7 th to Termon and had three points to spare at the final whistle 2-12 to The original date of Sunday November 28 th was not an option due to TG4 covering the Rugby Magniers league and TG4 cover the senior club final for a deferred showing was moved to Sunday December 5 th however with the deterioration of the weather throwing up freezing tempetures and snow falls the game finally went ahead at Cashel on Sunday December 12 th. Inch Rovers led from start to finish and had to defend in a disciplined manner for the final quarter to ensure their hard work did not disappoint.

11 However at the third time of asking Noel O Connors charges finally won the title 0-09 to Carnacon 0-08 with Annie Walsh player of the final. 1 st Year Blitz A sincere thanks to our Post Primary committee led by Chairman Dan O Mahony with a special mention to the teachers and school games officers as well as the many club personnel throughout the Province developing and helping our game to progress within the schools. Thanks to James Doran for his work and help with the post primary schools over the past number of years and best wishes to him as he stepped down during the year. Dave Daly has replaced James and Dave is contributing with his experience to the position. Our Post primary schools participants have increased once again this year and with the introduction of a plate competition in all grades throughout will allow for more champions to come to the fore in the Province. The website is a major contributor to the schools and organisers detailing all group games and allows for more accurate records for the Province going forward. We are also looking at an All Star process for our schools in the Province and I am currently in consultation with my Ulster colleague Mary in relation to this. Ulster are in the second year of the Post Primary All Stars and are interested in the other Provinces including this in their brief which would lead to an inter provincial tournament for our schools as is currently being provided for our County players. Castlegregory Loretto Fermoy Michael & Liam Munster Post Primary senior A, semi-finals at Clonakilty on Monday February 3 rd Sacred Heart Clonakilty 1-04 Loretto Fermoy referee Michael Collins, Colaiste Na Sceilge 2-10 St Mary s Mallow 0-03 at Rathmore on Thursday February 4 th

12 referee Christy Crowley. Final at Rathmore on Wednesday March 10 th Colaiste Na Sceilge 3-06 Loretto Fermoy 1-07 referee Seamus Mulvihill, player of the final Bronagh O Sullivan Colaiste. All Ireland semi-final at Ferbane on Friday March 19 th Colaiste a Sceilge 3-05 Loretto Grammar Omagh 2-10 referee Keith Delahunty thus ending Munster interest. Ard Scoil Mhuire Corbally Ballincollig C.S Munster Post Primary senior B, semi-finals Monday January 25 th at Clarecastle Scoil Mhuire Ennistymon 1-05 John the Baptist 5-07 referee Bob Heuston, St Joseph s Abbeyfeale 5-13 St Mary s Macroom 2-13 at Dr Crokes, Killarney on Monday February 1 st referee Sean Joy. Final at Ballyagran on Tuesday March 2 nd John the Baptist 4-17 St Joseph s Abbeyfeale 2-07 referee Keith Delahunty player of the final Siobhan Condon John the Baptist. All Ireland semi-final John the Baptist 1-08 St Patricks Academy Dungannon 3-17 at Kiltoom Saturday March 20th. Munster Post Primary senior C, semi-finals on Monday February 1 st at Clonakilty Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig 7-06 Mercy Heights Skibereen 4-04 referee John Desmond, St Agustines 1-09 Hazelwood 2-09 at Bansha referee Derek O Mahony. Final Friday March 12 th at Ballincollig Mercy Heights 4-06 Hazelwood College 2-04 referee Ted Hayes player of the final Mairead O Driscoll Mercy Heights, All Ireland semi-final on Saturday March 20 th at O Moore Park, Portlaoise Mercy Heights 5-11 Assumption Grammar 0-07, All Ireland final at Croagh on April 17 th Mercy Heights 6-11 Scoil Mhuire Strokestown (Roscommon) 4-14 Niamh O Sullivan Mercy Heights player of the final referee Sean Joy. Mercy Heights Rathmore Teachers Aunty Mary & Aoife Munster Post Primary senior D, semi-finals played Tuesday March 16 th St Joseph s Doon 1-08 Ballincollig C.S at Charleville referee Mike Sheehan, Loretto Clonmel 2-16 Kilrush Community School 2-00 at Tipperary Town referee Richie O Connor, semi-final on December 12 th at Youghal, Blackwater C.S 5-11 Mount Mercy Bishopstown 1-05 referee Dave Daly. Munster final at Fermoy on Monday February

13 2 nd Ballincollig C.S. defeated Blackwater C.S Lismore and Ellie Carroll Ballincollig player of the final, referee Mike Sheehan. Munster Post Primary senior E semi-final at Kilfinnane on Tuesday February 2 nd Scoil Pol 1-00 Cathal Naofa 3-07 referee Mike Meade, Final Cathal Naofa 3-04 Presentation Milltown 6-07 and player of the final Siobhan Griffin Presentation. Munster Post Primary junior A, semi-finals Loretto Fermoy 1-04 St Mary s Mallow 3-11 at Mallow referee Derek Carroll. Colaiste Na Sceilge 2-26 John the Baptist 5-05 at Rathmore on January 22 nd and referee Christy Crowley. Munster final Colaiste Na Sceilge 3-16 St Mary s Mallow 1-08 and Bronagh O Sullivan Colaiste named player of the final, referee Jason Mullins. All Ireland semi-final Tuesday 13th April Colaiste Na Sceilge 3-05 St Patricks 2-10 at Portarlington. Munster Post primary junior B, semi-finals at Keel, St Joseph s S.S Abbeyfeale 2-04 Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne 3-12, St Mary s Macroom 1-14 Colaiste Dun Iascaigh 1-10 at Rathcormac on Wednesday February 3 rd referee Keith Delahunty, Final at Dr Crokes on Friday March 5 th Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne 3-12 St Mary s Macroom 3-04 referee Sean Joy player of the final Ciara Ni Murchu Pobalscoil. All Ireland semifinal on Thursday 15 th April at Portarlington unfortunately where Pobalscoil went down by four points to Bessbrook Munster Post Primary junior C, semi-finals at Rathcormac, Blackwater C.S Colaiste Choilm 5-07, Kilrush 2-06 Mercy Heights 8-06 at Glin on Tuesday 16 th March referee Jason Mullins. Final at Clonakilty Colaiste Choilm winners over Mercy Heights referee John Desmond and player of the final Elaine Scally Colaiste. All Ireland semi-final at Colaiste Choilm continued on their winning ways defeating Assumption Grammar School, Down after extra time 4-08 to 3-09 at Athy on April 16The All Ireland final at Banagher on Saturday 24 th April Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig defeated Scoil Mhuire, Trim 5-08 to 3-09 and returned All Ireland champions. Munster Post Primary junior D, semi-finals at Ballyporeen on Tuesday March 23 rd Scoil Mhuire Carrick on Suir 3-11 Boherbue C.S referee Mike Duffy. Presentation Thurles 9-11 Loretto Fermoy B 4-05 at Cahir referee Mike Duffy. Munster final Monday May 10 th at Clonmel Presentation Thurles 2-07 defeated Scoil Mhuire, Carrick on Suir 2-03 with referee Derek O Mahony player of the final Maeve O Gorman Presentation. Munster Post Primary Junior E semi-finals St Pauls Waterford 1-11 Presentation Milltown 5-13 at Bishopstown and referee Dave Daly, Scoil Mhuire Kanturk 2-12 Our Lady s Templemore Final at Rathmore on May 5 th Presentation Milltown defeated Scoil Mhuire Kanturk 5-09 to 2-05 and player of the final Sabrina Sheehan Presentation with Christy Crowley referee. Munster Post Primary junior E 11 a side final played at Fermoy on Friday May 21 st Scoil Pol defeated Meanscoil San Nicolas referee Gene Buckley player of the final Tahilia Fitzgerald Scoil Pol.

14 Scoil pol Kilfinnane Presentation Milltown Presentation Thurles Munster first year Post Primary blitz at Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork on Wednesday May 5 th a new venue and superb games throughout the day. A total of six pitches hosting games and thanks to all who helped in the course of the day from Mary Mahon, Anne Sheehan, Provincial officers of President Dan O Mahony, Vice President Michael Ryan, Registrar Dan Cannon, Referees Co-Ordinator Pat Pigott, Post Primary delegates James Doran and Dave Daly, Secretary Maire Halvey, Fixtures Liam Shinnick, and with our officers and members again giving freely of their time from their busy schedules to Munster ladies and special thanks to all our referees who also freely available. Sixteen teams participated and first timers were Ard Scoil Mhuire Corbally and Borrisokane C.S. All schools were winners but only some could take home the trophies and the following schools did just that: Borrisokane Rathmore Celebrations at the finish Group A Colaiste Choilm, Group B1 Colaiste An Chroi Naofa Group B2 Rathmore, Group C St Bridgets, Group D Ard Scoil Mhuire Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne Colaiste Na Sceilge St Mary s Macroom Munster Plate This competition was created for clubs competing at senior grade in their respective Counties and who were defeated in their domestic championship. To date the final has yet to be played. Inch Rovers Captain New York

15 Mary & John Munster junior Plate7s Glanmire Mary Jo & Michael Munster Underage Development Blitz With a developed programme for our County development squads concentrating on skills and personal player development the ethos and theme of the programme at which Counties worked and implemented over a time frame, twinned with a County and played prior to the Provincial blitz held at Duneske, Cahir on Saturday November 20 th with sixteen teams participating. Thanks once again to Cahir ladies club who were out in force helping in whatever capacity was required. This day was most enjoyable and led by George Young Munster development officer and supported by his fellow officers. Unfortunately the u15 blitz never materialised due to a panic on the weather situation so this will be on the agenda for the New Year. The positives from this programme is the guaranteed game time that each panel receive in a non-pressure environment Clare u13 Nora & George Kerry u13 Referees Seminar We again hosted our annual referees training seminar covering all areas relevant for our officials and Pat will elaborate on this in his report. Feile Peil Na nog hosted by Derry saw Munster Champions with Monagea Limerick Division 2 and Cahir Tipperary division 3 and congratulations to all representatives from the Province who made the long journey north. Limerick u13 Inch Rovers Cahir Feile 2010

16 Inter Pros the competition had all four Provinces participate and again it was a one day event again at Kinnegad and again sunny and warm. Munster led by Captain Geraldine O Flynn opened proceedings against Leinster and a win was the result 2-08 to Game 2 had Munster defeated by Ulster 2-11 to 1-03 and Connacht 1-11 to 2-10 represented by Galway. This left Munster v Connacht in the plate final and Munster made no mistake on this occasion and were comfortable winners 4-14 to 2-05 for Geraldine O Flynn to be presented with the shield by Pat Quill President of the association. The Munster Association acknowledge the players who made themselves available for the tournament and the panel as follows: Elaine Harte, Valerie Mulcahy, Rhona Buckley, Linda Barrett, Angela Walsh, Geraldine O Flynn Capt, Brid Stack, Nollaig Cleary, Ann Marie Walsh Cork, Lorraine Scanlon, Aisling Leonard, Patrice Dennehy, Bernie Breen, Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh Kerry, Elaine Power, Michelle McGrath, Michelle Ryan, Linda Wall Waterford, Gillian O Brien, Mairead Morrissey, Samantha Lambert Tipperary, Eimear Considine, Sinead Kelly, Louise Henchy, Niamh Keane Clare Management Noel O Connor, Donal Barry & Shane Ronayne Sincere thanks again to Martin Donnelly for his continued sponsorship. Munster Ladies Gaelic football Team Munster 7 a side club was held on Saturday July 31 st on a super sunny day. The inaugural club 7 a side competition at senior, intermediate and junior was held at the splendid setting at Duneske, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Clubs from five Counties in the Province participated. The weather had a little of everything during the course of the day. Special mention must go the Cahir Ladies Gaelic football club led by Chairman Liam Shinnick for their superb support from the moment the venue was decided on to throughout the competitions and to Martin Halpin grounds man who ensured all pitches were in perfect working order, and numbered accordingly for the feast of football exhibited. The following clubs participated and by all accounts are looking forward to the 2011 competitions. Tramore (Waterford), Ardfinnan (Tipperary), Templemore (Tipperary), Moyle Rovers (Tipperary), Listowel Emmets (Kerry), Cahir (Tipperary), Carrigtwohill (Cork), Cappawhite (Tipperary), Glanmire (Cork), Shannon Gaels (Clare), Cappawhite (Tipperary), Cahir (Tipperary), Ballymacarbry (Waterford) Junior Cup Champions Listowel Emmets, Runner up Carrigtwohill Junior Plate Champions Glanmire, Runner up Ardfinnan Intermediate Cup Champions Cappawhite Senior Cup Champions Ballymacarbry The following Munster Officers officiated through the course of the day President Dan O Mahony, Michael Ryan, George Young, Mary Shinnick, Nathalie Finn, Dan Cannon, Pat Pigott, Liam Shinnick & Maire Halvey ably assisted by the Cahir Ladies club of Karl McCarthy, Martin Halpin, Margaret O Connor, Mairead McInery, John O

17 Donoghue, Jane O Gorman, Mary O Donnell, Emma Corcoran, Karina Buckley, Anthony Corcoran, Martin O Keeffe, John Murphy, Lorna & Orla McInery, Derek Higgins, Joe Murphy, Tara Armitage, John O Connor & Tony Fox. The referees who officiated were: Keith Delahunty, Mike Duffy, Gene Buckley, Shane Florish, Kevin Martin, Richie O Connor, Tony Fox, Kieran Keane, Pat Lynch, Shane Hehir & Jimmy Butler. As with all competitions finance is a major factor and in relation to this a sincere thanks to John Quirke Jeweller & Azzurri Sport. Liam Shinnick on behalf of Cahir ladies & John Quirke made a presentation to Munster Secretary Maire Halvey in recognition of her work in the staging of the Provincial club 7 a side. Munster President Dan O Mahony thanked and congratulated the Cahir Ladies club for their massive help and support from the beginning, thanked his own officers and congratulated the clubs for their sporting participation and informed all of being part of further Munster Ladies Gaelic history. He also acknowledged the contribution of club football by the Ballymacarbry ladies club and said it was fitting that Ballymacarbry would be the first name on the senior cup. The President concluded informing the clubs of the 2011 Munster club 7 a side penciled in for the last weekend of June and that the National fixtures were informed and requested to keep that weekend free. All were wished a safe journey home and best wishes extended with their respective clubs. Officials Munster Junior Cup 7s Listowel Emmets All Ireland Sevens Competition hosted by Naomh Mearnog and St Sylvesters on Saturday September 25th with Munster clubs participating in all three grades. At senior the following clubs competed, Ballymacarbry, Brian Borus, Clonakilty, Castleisland Desmonds, Laune Rangers and Inch Rovers. Both Laune Rangers and Brian Borus reached the Cup quarter finals but were defeated. Clonakilty went out in the shield quarter final to Kilmovee Shamrocks Mayo. At intermediate level the following clubs competed Fergus Rovers, Cappawhite, Cahir and the Banner Ladies. The intermediate cup was an all Munster affair which the Banner club won over Cappawhite. In the junior Fermoy, Ardfinnan, Listowel Emmets, John Mitchells, Midleton, Glanmire, Carrigtwohill, Monaleen, Clonmel Commercials and Shannon Gaels competed with Listowel Emmets and Fermoy reaching the Cup quarter finals, Ardfinnan getting to the shield semi-final and going out to Glinsk Galway but Carrigtwohill went to the final and were defeated by Glinsk Galway 3-02 to 2-09.

18 Munster Intermediate Cup 7s Cappawhite Samantha, Gillian & Mairead U14 All Ireland blitz division 1 had Cork winners, Division 2 was a Munster pairing of Clare and Tipperary with Clare winners and Waterford captured the division 3 title. Bord Gais National League: Cork division 1 winners over Galway while in division 3 and 4 defeat for Waterford by Cavan and Limerick defeated by Leitrim respectively. International Blitz New York here I come usually means we are on the way over but on this occasion it was the Ladies Gaelic football teams of New York who made the journey for the third year in a row to the Sunny South East for a training week for their minor and u16 teams. It was the first year the Munster Ladies Gaelic football association was involved and on a very wet and windy day at the splendid facilities at Carriganore Training Centre for Excellence at the Waterford Institute of Technology clubs and Counties attended and participated in the different blitz age groups. Kerry club Southern Gaels made the long journey to the other side of the Province and well worth the four and a half hour bus journey as they won out the minor competition defeating New York in the final. The New York u16s went one better than their older colleagues when they won their respective age group. However all participants were winners as each and every participant was presented with a special commossioned medal by Munster Ladies Gaelic football. The goal of these training camps for the New York Ladies is to enter and participate in the All Ireland junior championship and this they may have achieved as they are entered in the 2011 championship. Waterford and Tippeary u16 County teams participated as did a number of local clubs in Waterford. The previous evening Michael Ryan delivered a Key2Coaching clinic for the visitors and they were very impressed and delighted with it. New York Ladies u16 Action NY minors v Southern Gaels Golden Boot Awards had Munster winners at intermediate in Sinead Ryan Waterford and junior Dymphna O Brien Limerick

19 The following Munster players were honoured on the team of the Bord Gáis Energy league of their respective division. Division 1 selected at number 3. Angela Walsh, 7. Geraldine O Flynn, 8. Juliet Murphy, 14.Valerie Mulcahy (All Cork) 15.Patrice Dennehy (Kerry) Division 2 selected at number 3. Lorraine Kelly, 12.Eimear Considine (Both Clare) 15.Mairead Morrissey (Tipperary) Division 3 selected at number 2. Nora Dunphy & 14.Michelle Ryan (Both Waterford) Division 4 selected at number 1. Catherine Murphy, 4. Sandra Healy, 5. Meadhbh Nash, 7. Jennifer Stokes, 13. Dymphna O Brien (All Limerick) All Stars Munster received 2 All Star awards at the City West Hotel last November 13th and for the first time Edel Murphy was selected as Goalkeeper and this was all the more amazing given the fact that Edel was playing in goal for the first time this year and only played in the championship. At number six Brid Stack Cork was the selectors choice while nominations went to Rena Buckley Cork, Laurissa Hogan Waterford, Aisling Leonard Kerry, Geraldine O Flynn Cork, Juliet Murphy Cork, Louise Henchy Clare, Nollaig Cleary Cork, Michelle Ryan Waterford, Niamh Keane Clare, Valerie Mulcahy Cork, Niamh O Dea Clare & Dymphna O Brien Limerick Congratulations Edel and Brid on your All Stars and well done to all nominees. Munster was delighted to have George Young represent the Province on the annual All Star trip which visited San Francesco last March. Geraldine Cork players inter Provincials Munster Captain Geraldine Munster Senior Player of the year was accorded to Geraldine O Flynn Cork 2010 a worthy winner of this award. Geraldine has been tremendous for her County and a serious knee injury in the All Ireland quarter final was a factor in her County exiting the championship. She is holder of seven consecutive Munster senior titles and 5 consecutive All Ireland senior along with titles in all age groups as well as Colleges titles. Geraldine Captained Munster this year in the Inter Provincial series and is holder of 2 titles. She received her first All Star in 2009 and has many sporting achievements to her name. Geraldine was presented with her Waterford Crystal award at the Malton Hotel in Killarney on Saturday November 20 th by the Munster G.A.A Chairman Sean Walsh. Munster Young player of the year for 2010 went to Kerry and 15 year old Nicole O Connor of Ballyduff. Nicole is a holder of an u14 All Ireland and was a key member of the Kerry team that dished a heavy defeat to Cork in the Munster u16 A final last July and she was awarded with the player of the final that day. Nicole was on the Kerry team that was defeated by Dublin in the u16 All Ireland final. She plays football with her school Causeway Comprehensive and is under 16 again for 2011.

20 Nicole Robin & George Lorraine, Aisling, Louise, Bernie & Patrice Hall Of Fame The Hall Of Fame 2010 Ladies Gaelic football award was presented to Johnny Hayes Clare at the All Star awards night at the City West Hotel November 13th. Johnny has given superb service to the game having served as Provincial President, Provincial development officer, current Munster representative on the national fixtures and is current Chairman of his native County. Johnny has been a selector manager of various County teams over the years and also was a very accomplished referee. He was supported on the night of the awards by his family and his colleagues of the County board. Pat Quill President Ladies Gaelic football presented Johnny with his award. Hall Of Fame 2010 Johnny Hayes & family Sinead, Niamh, Louise & Eimear Monthly Munster award winners Congratulations to Valerie Mulcahy who was presented with the Irish Times Sports Woman award for the month of May. She was outstanding for her County in the League final, ensuring Cork won their third successive title. Valerie also was presented with the monthly Lucozade sport/irish Independent award for July at Croke Park as she was instrumental to her County retaining the Munster senior title Manager of the Month award was accorded to Noel O Connor Cork Bord Gáis Energy/Irish Daily Star for Month of May after leading Cork to a third consecutive Bord Gáis Energy NFL Division 1 title. The month of August had Dymphna O Brien Limerick for her scoring exploits in leading her County to a second successive All Ireland appearance at Croke Park. October was another Munster winner with Sinead Kelly and she was presented with her monthly award at Croke Park for her contribution to West Clare Gaels winning the All Ireland intermediate club title at Nenagh. Sinead was superb at full back for her club throughout their successful campaign

21 Elaine, Michelle, Michelle & Linda Cork u13 development Thanks to the County Boards for your effort and promotion of ladies Gaelic football also for your help and cooperation throughout the year. New challenges face us all going forward to 2011 especially with the difficult economy that faces us. Thanks to our volunteers the length, width and breath of Munster and this was very evident this year from schools to clubs to inter county levels and was very evident when it came to finals with the volume of members who made themselves available to help the association in whatever capacity was required. Referees are a vital part of our association and without them our game just will not survive. Pat will elaborate in his report and a sincere thanks to Pat for the huge contribution he has brought to the association in this capacity. The ownership is on County boards and clubs to ensure all refereeing resources are availed of. We will be running our annual coaching and rules seminar for our referees early in Gates thanks to our Treasurer Nathalie Finn on the coordination of gate collections as she was a superb help throughout the year also Nathalie wishes to thank her fellow officers of Michael, Dan C, Brian, Tony, George and Sarah who were always available to help out and also on behalf of the Association to each and every one who collected gates during the year those who made themselves available within their Counties to help no matter what the occasion giving freely of their valuable time. Congratulations to our members who had happy occasions during the year with special mention to the Cork Secretary Gobnait on her marriage last July wishing all many years of happiness and joy. Thanks again to South Liberties G.A.A. where our office continues to be based and to Mike Buckley who is as always so helpful and co-operative.