Junior Camogie Championship Round-up
Junior ‘A’
The wind was huge factor between the meeting of Templemore and Moneygall. Templemore played with it in the first half but trailed by three points, 0-8 to 0-5. In the second half, Moneygall upped their performance and the final score was 1-16 to 0-7.
Moneygall were without the injured Mairead Teehan but kickstarted their campaign impressively with 1-3 from Niamh Larkin, Caitlyn Treacy 0-5, Ciara Maher 0-3, Caitriona Doughan 0-3 and two points from Mary Ryan who operated at midfield while the experienced Julie Kirwan played at centre back.
Brian Borus made the long trip to Puckane for their opening game against Kiladangan and won 2-12 to 2-7.
Kiladangan started the better and had the opening two points before Borus hit back with an unanswered 1-4, the goal coming from Alison O'Mahony. Kiladangan’s opening score was a pointed free from Sinead Meagher. Both teams exchanged points before the interval and a goal from Emma Mulqueen left the half time score 1-6 to 1-4 in Brian Borus favour.
The early stages of the second half were close with both teams exchanging scores before a goal from Aisling Ryan following a great run and strike left Borus eight points up entering the closing stages. Kiladangan struck for a goal late on but ultimately ran out of time with Borus closing the game out for a five-point win.
In the other game, St Rita’s Fethard were 4-12 to 2-6 winners over Drom & Inch.
Junior ‘B’
The Junior ‘B’ Championship got underway on Friday with the meeting of Gortnahoe/Glengoole and last years runners-up Moycarkey/Borris.
Moycarkey led at half time 1-13 to 0-7. They continued to dominate in the second half to win 2-21 to 1-11.
It was one-way traffic between Moyle Rovers and Ballingarry with Moyle Rovers running out comfortable winners 1-12 to 0-2.
Sunday’s game between Carrick Swan and Cashel King Cormac’s was a cracking contest. Early exchanges were even with both sides scoring from placed balls and play. Cashel led at the break 1-6 to 0-8.
The second half was similar tight affair before a Cashel goal put them five points in front with ten minutes to play. But Carrick Swan showed huge determination and rallied with a goal from Sarah Walters and Sarah Connolly. With the game tied at 2-12 apiece Cassidy Lonergan scored a huge free from distance to earn Carrick Swan a one point victory.
Junior ‘B2’
For the first time ever, Boherlahan-Dualla fielded a second adult team and they had a tough opening game against league winners Eire Og Annacarty. A young Boherlahan team played their hearts out but were met with a very strong Annacarty side who were very clinical up front and won 5-14 to 1-4.
Ballinderry was the venue for the clash between Shannon Rovers and Clonoulty/Rossmore. Clonoulty were trailing at half-time 1-4 to 2-4, following opening scores from Cait Hennessy, Clodagh Ryan & 1-1 from Andrea Quirke. The second half proved better for them and strong performances from Julie Murphy, Orla Ryan, Clodagh Ryan, Ciara Quirke, Bronagh Coffey, Emma Ely (on frees) resulted in a strong win, 2-11 to 2-4.
Toomevara made the long trip to Ballybacon/Grange where they had a 2-12 to 2-8 win.