Portumna Camogie Club

18 February 2010

Registration Evening
Portumna Camogie Club are holding a registration evening in the Club House on Thursday 25th Febuary at 6pm for all ages. Membership Under 18 - 20euro and over 18 - 45euro.

29 January 2010

Portumna Camogie Club AGM
The AGM of Portumna Camogie Club took place on Tuesday 26th January in the clubhouse. A great year as regards success was had by the Camogie club especially the U-16 and Junior A girls. History was made during the year with the Junior A’s going up Intermediate status for the first time.

Chairperson Yvonne Muldoon opened the meeting by welcoming everyone present and complimenting the teams on the silverware on display. She thanked everyone from the U-8’s to the Junior A’s for their progress and dedication to the game. The U-10’s got to the semi-final and were narrowly defeated by Cappataggle. The U-16’s won their Co. Final and the Junior A’s excelled in all their games winning the Junior A League, Agnes Keane Tournament, Junior A Championship and Connacht Championship. What a year it was for them?

Emma O’Brien in her secretary’s report said there was great eagerness among all the teams with the U-8’s featuring for the first time and that those girls are the future of our club. She said there was great excitement and success within the club with the U-16’s and Junior A’s and Community school bringing home County honours. She thanked the committee and players for their help in fund raising for the club which was an important part of the clubs survival.

Treasurer Mary Lynch gave a detailed report of the clubs finances and showed a healthy balance for the coming year. Child Officer Deirdre Mitchell gave a report on her duties as child officer within the club.

The club had three members who had All-Ireland success with their respective County teams, Nicola Muldoon with the U-16’s, Tara Ruttledge & Triona Byrne with the Intermediates. Yvonne thanked all their sponsors throughout the year the main sponsors being Cathal & Eleanor Madden Koer Electric and Enda Conway Car Sales. She thanked all the officers, managers and committee for their help in making the year one to remember.

Officers elected for the coming year were: Chairperson: Yvonne Muldoon, Vice Chairperson: Jean Molloy, Secretary: Emma O’Brien, Asst. Secretary: Mary Conboy, Treasurer: Mary Lynch, Asst.Treasurer: Christina Greenwood, PRO: Sinead Kelly; Child Officer: Deirdre Mitchell.

Management: U-8: Padraig Lohan, Sinead Kelly; U-10: Yvonne Muldoon, Niall Kelly, Bridget Brien; U-12: Deirdre Mitchell, Emma O’Brien, Ivan Canning; U-14: Vincent Treacy, Emma O’Brien, Bernie Treacy; U-18 & Intermediate: Johnny Keane, Trevor Moran, Joe Keane.

All management and their respective teams were wished the best for the coming year.

18 January 2010

Camogie Club AGM
Portumna Camogie Club will hold their AGM on Tuesday 26th January in the Clubhouse in the GAA grounds at 8.30pm. All welcome. We welcome especially parents of players and anyone interested in getting involved with teams for the coming year.

21 October 2009

Junior A girls win Connacht Final
Portumna’s Junior A Camogie team had a great win over Oran in the Connacht Junior A Final in Oran, Co. Roscommon last Sunday. The girls continued their winning success beating Oran on a scoreline 5-10 to 0-5. The Oran girls put up a great display of camogie but our side were eager to keep their non-beaten record intact. This win brings the club year to an end for this team and after all their hard and intense training the dividends paid off. The girls can now look forward to the Intermediate Championship next year.

Portumna Junior A Camogie Team - Connacht Champions

11 October 2009

County Intermediate Team Success
Congratulations to Tara Ruttledge and Triona Byrne on winning the Intermediate Camogie Final with Galway today in Nenagh against Cork.

09 October 2009

U-16 Camogie Team Win County Final Replay
Portumna Camogie Club would sincerely like to thank the following sponsors for their generous sponsorship towards the Junior A and U-16 County Final Championship Fund.

Koer Electric, Enda Conway Car Sales, O'Meara's Bookmakers, Cul Sports, Curleys, An Caisleain, Clonwyn House Hotel, Shane Connors, Bruce Betting, Empire Hair Studio, Walker Accountants, McEntee Buthchers, Portumna Farm & Dairy Services, D.Lynch & Sons, Seamus Canning Hurls, Modena Restaurant, Oak Lodge B&B, Big Generator, Supermacs, Pearse the Barber, Vincent & Bernie Treacy, The Boathouse Gift Shop, Frank & Ruth Carty, The Beehive, Portumna House B&B, Teach Mor B&B.

A big thank you to all above for your kind donations, much appreciated by the Camogie Club.

Junior A Connacht Final
The Junior A girls will play the Connacht Final on Sunday 18th October against Oran at 1pm in Oran, Co. Roscommon.

06 October 2009

U-16 Camogie Team Win County Final Replay
It was a great day for the club in Loughrea on Sunday evening when the U-16’s defeated Craughwell in the County Final having already won the Junior A the previous Sunday. Having met in the first round and two weeks ago in the final we knew the replay was going to be an evenly contested match. Portumna led going into the first half with a goal from Katie O’Brien.
All changed in the second half when Katie put the ball over the bar but Craughwell came back and got the goal they had been looking for. Portumna’s Ciara Walsh scored a superb point from play and a free from Nicola Muldoon put us two points ahead. A further point from Katie O’Brien – Captain gave Portumna the advantage.

However, things turned round when Craughwell got a goal to leave only a point between the sides. With time running out Joan Poland blew the final whistle securing victory for Portumna leaving the final score Portumna 1-4 to Craughwell 2-0.

Well done to Shannon Whelan, Emma Ruttledge, Larah Brady, Caoimhe Horan, Marion Lynch, Nicola Muldoon, Caoimhe Tully, Katie O’Brien (Capt), Caitriona Eames, Rhona Geraghty, Niamh Molloy, Hazel Treacy, Tara Harte, Brona Molloy, Niamh Hackett, Niamh Houlihan, Nicola Walsh, Jessica Canning, Ciara Walsh, Chloe O’Brien, Sarah Fitzpatrick.

Management: Pakie Muldoon, Gareth Heagney, Yvonne Muldoon, Deirdre Mitchell.

01 October 2009

U-16 Camogie Team in County Final Replay
U-16 County Final Replay is to take place on Sunday 4th October at 5pm in Loughrea.

28 September 2009

Junior A Girls Advance to Intermediate Status
Sunday evening in Killimor saw Portumna’s Junior A girls advance to the Intermediate grade against Mullagh. Portumna were first to put their name on the scoreboard with a pointed free from Tara Ruttledge followed by a goal from Portumna’s Mary Burke who was in fine form. Katie O’Brien added to their tally with a point and another free from Tara to put them 1-3 to ahead. Mullagh found the net but it was Mary Burke who replied with two goals. Tara came through for a point and Megan Moran quickly threw over her first point. Tara secured another point but it was Brid Gordon who fired home another goal for the home side. Tara pointed two more frees whilst the talented Mary Burke found the Mullagh net twice more. Mullagh pointed three frees to leave the half time score Portumna 6-8 to Mullagh 1-3.

Mullagh opened the scoring in the second half with a goal from a well taken free followed by a point and a goal from play by Tara. Katie put her name on the scoreboard in the second half followed by a second goal from Brid Gordon. Tara put over another point and Mary Burke got her first point of the day. With Portumna using all their substitutions Mullagh came back into the game and hit Portumna for three goals and three points and a pointed free to leave the full time score Portumna 8-12 to Mullagh 5-7.

Without doubt the Portumna girls made sure they were moving up to the next level. A great overall display with a magnificent individual display from Mary Burke earning her the well deserved player of the match. It’s a great achievement for a small club and a deserving reward for all concerned for all their hard work throughout the year. Well done to: Ciara Molloy, Orla Hayes, Trish Burke (Capt), Emma Keane, Mandy Moore, Triona Byrne, Lindsay McClearn, Sarah Conboy, Nicola Muldoon, Katie O’Brien, Megan Moran, Tara Ruttledge, Mary Burke, Philippa Coleman, Brid Gordon. Subs: Niamh McClearn, Sile Ryan, Niamh Molloy, Aoife Burke, Lisa Lynch, Tanya Fallon, Richeal O’Brien, Shannon Whelan, Emma Ruttledge, Tara Harte, Marion Lynch, Rhona Geraghty, Niamh Hackett, Brona Molloy, Caoimhe Horan, Caoimhe Tully. Manager: Johnny Keane, Selectors: Shane Connors, Cathal Madden, Fitness: Rachel McClearn.

Best of luck to the U-16’s in their replay at the weekend.

24 September 2009

Junior A Camogie Team in County Final
The Junior A team will play Mullagh in the County Final on Sunday at 5pm in Killimor.

23 September 2009

Presentation of Hoodies to U-16 team - kindly sponsored by Enda Conway Car Sales, Portumna.

Presentation of Hoodies to Portumna U-16 Camogie Team by Enda Conway Car Sales

Portumna U-16 Camogie Team - County Finalists 2009

Portumna U-16 Camogie Team

21 September 2009

U-16 County Final Report
The U-16's drew with Craughwell in the County Final. It was an a low scoring game both teams evenly matched. Portumna were first to put their name on the score board with a pointed free from Nicola Muldoon. Craughwell answered with a pointed free also. Katie O'Brien scored a point from play and Craughwell replied with a point. However, before half time Craughwell got a goal leaving the half time score Portumna 0-2 to Craughwell's 1-2.

It was all to play for in the second half with Portumna getting the opening score again with a pointed free from Nicola, followed by a point from Katie. It turned out to be an exciting second half Craughwell having yet to score. A pointed free from Nicola secured a draw for the girls. They did very well to keep the opposing team scoreless in the second half, leaving the final score Portumna 0-5 to Craughwell 1-2. Well done to the defence who did great work. Looking forward to the replay.

County Camogie Lotto
The Club hosted the County Camogie Lotto on Sunday night in Curleys. The numbers drawn were: 11, 13, 15, 21. There was no Jackpot winner.

18 September 2009

U-16 Camogie Team in County Final
Portumna will play Craughwell in the U-16 Final on Sunday 20th September in Tynagh at 6pm.

11 September 2009

U-16 Camogie Team Reach County Final
The U-16 Camogie team have also reached the Co. Final stage of their championship. Having been beaten by Ahascragh in the group game already it was an even bigger challenge for the girls to secure a place in the final.

Having lost home venue the girls travelled to Clontuskert to take on Ahascragh. The girls put up a great fight in the first half and made sure the half was theirs with scores from Brona Molloy, Niamh Molloy and Nicola Muldoon. The half time score was Portumna 2 3 to Ahascragh 1 2. The second half saw both sides experiencing difficulty to find the posts. Katie O' Brien and Niamh Molloy were the dual scorers in the latter part of the second half while Ahascragh only managed to get one score. The final score was Portumna 3 6 to Ahascragh 2 2.

There was a good all round performance from all the girls. They can be proud of their individual displays. The Co. Final will take place Sunday week against either Craughwell or Salthill.

Team members: Shannon Whelan, Emma Ruttledge, Larah Brady, Caoimhe Horan, Marion Lynch, Niamh Molloy, Caoimhe Tully, Nicola Muldoon, Tara Harte, Rhona Geraghty, Katie O'Brien (c), Hazel Treacy, Jessica Canning, Brona Molloy, Ciara Walsh, Cathriona Eames, Niamh Houlihan, Nicola Walsh, Niamh Hackett, Chloe O'Brien, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Emma Walsh.
Management: Pakie Muldoon, Gareth Heagney, Yvonne Muldoon, Deirdre Mitchell

10 September 2009

U-16 Semi-Final
Portumna U-16 camogie will play their semi-final in Clontuskert pitch at 6:15pm on Thursday 10th September.

05 September 2009

U-16 Semi-Final Rescheduled
The U-16 Camogie Semi-Final will take place on Tuesday 8th September at 6.30pm in the pitch.

03 September 2009

U-16 News
U-16 semi final cancelled today Thursday 3rd September due to poor weather conditions.

31 August 2009

Portumna's Junior A Camogie advance to Co. Final for second year in succession.
Last Saturday saw the meeting of Portumna and Turloughmore in Ballindereen in the Junior A Camogie semi final. The home team having previously beaten Turlough in the league final already this year.

It was Katie O'Brien who got the first point of the game, followed by a point from Tara Ruttledge. Megan Moran put her name on the scoreboard getting her first of three points. Turlough replied with two points, whilst Tara Ruttledge put the ball in the back of the net for the home side. Turlough replied with a goal. Tara was pulled down in the square to give a penalty to Portumna. Tara put this in the back of the net and another free taken by Tara went over the bar. The final score of the first half came from Nicola Muldoon with a point. This leaving the half time score Portumna 2-7 to Turloughmore 1-2.

The second half saw more action from both sides. A free by tara went over the bar followed by two points from Turlough. Another point from play by Tara and a clever goal from sub Niamh McClearn kept the side ahead. Turlough replied with a goal in their end. Another pointed free by Tara and a goal from Nicola Muldoon helped to extend our lead. It was Turlough who got the next goal but only to be answered by a goal from Philippa Coleman. Turlough got another point to leave the final score Portumna 5 11 to Turloughmore 3 5.

Well done to Ciara Molloy, Orla Hayes, Trish Burke (Capt), Emma Keane, Mandy Moore, Triona Byrne, Lindsay McClearn, Sarah Conboy, Mary Burke, Katie O'Brien(0-1), Megan Moran(0-3), Nicola Muldoon(1-1), Brid Gordon, Philippa Coleman(1-0), Tara Ruttledge(2-6)1-3 frees, Sile Ryan, Aoife Burke, Niamh McClearn(1-0), Niamh Molloy, Rachel McClearn, Tanya Fallon, Lisa Lynch, Rhona Geraghty, Shannon Whelan, Emma Ruttledge, Brona Molloy, Caoimhe Tully, Caoimhe Horan.
Management: Johnny Keane, Shane Connors & Cathal Madden.

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U-16 News
The U-16 girls have reached the semi final stages in their championship and play the semi against Ahascragh on Thursday 3rd September @ 6:30pm - home venue.

27 August 2009

Junior A News
The Junior A girls have reached the semi final stages in their championship. Saturday 29th sees the Junior A's play Turloughmore in Ballindereen at 6.30pm.

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U-16 News
The U-16 girls have reached the semi final stages in their championship and play the semi against Ahascragh on Thursday 3rd September - home venue.

08 August 2009

Junior A News
In July, the Junior A team won their first match against Craughwell on a scoreline of 2-14 to 0-1. They also had a good outing against Salthill in the second round.

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Junior A Fixtures
Portumna v’s Oranmore in pitch on Monday 10th August at 7:30pm

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U-16 News
In July, the U-16 team lost their first game to Craughwell at home. It was an evenly matched contest. The final score in the end was Portumna 0-2 to Craughwell’s 1-2. However, their second outing proved more successful against Eyrecourt, the home team more dominant throughout. Some fine displays from the girls on the day, with the final score Portumna 1-15 to Eyrecourt 2-2.

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U-16 Fixtures
Portumna v’s Ahascragh in pitch on Tuesday 11th at 6:30pm.
Portumna v’s Salthill in Salthill on Thursday 13th August.

26 June 2009

Junior A News
The Junior A girls were invited to a 12-a–side blitz in Turloughmore last Sunday week. Having played a number of matches throughout the day the girls reached the final along with Turloughmore. There was an outstanding performance from the girls doing themselves and the club proud. An enjoyable day was had by all.

The team were: Ciara Molloy, Orla Hayes, Trish Burke capt., Lyndsay McClearn, Mandy Moore, Sile Ryan, Sarah Conboy, Niamh Molloy, Nicola Muldoon, Katie O’Brien, Niamh McClearn, Tara Ruttledge, Lisa Lynch, Emma Keane, Emma Ruttledge, Tanya Fallon.

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U-10 News
Well done to the U-10 Camogie team on reaching the Semi-Final. The girls travelled to Coolarne to play Turloughmore in the Quarter Final. A great performance from all the girls on the day helped make it a one nil victory for Portumna, the only score in the game coming from Shauna Muldoon in the first half.

The team were drawn against Cappataggle in the Semi Final. The girls put up a great battle with Michelle Mitchell scoring a point from a free in the first half. However, the second half saw Cappataggle score a goal from a free. The girls fought to the end but unfortunately for us it was the opposing team who came out on top. The girls gave it everything they had and made a great improvement as they had already been beaten by them 4 nil in the group game.

The team were: Saoirse Starr, Molly Fitzgerald, Courtney Daniels, Anna Kelly, Sarah Hanbury, Aideen Tully, Michelle Mitchell, Molly Carroll, Shauna Muldoon, Aisling Harte, Roisin Kelly, Saoirse Mullen, Elaine Martin, Louise Kelly, Linda Nevin, Anita Hickey, Shauna Murray, Niamh Quinton. Emily Foley, Lisa Greenwood, Kasey Moore, Saoirse O’Toole.

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Championship Starting Soon
The U-16’s and Junior A’s begin their Championship in July.

30 May 2009

Presentation / Awards Night
Congratulations to Mary Burke - Junior A Club Player of the Year and Tara Ruttledge - Minor Club Player of the Year. A great night was had by all at the Presentation/Awards night. Special Guest on the night was Geraldine McGrath, Chairperson – Galway Camogie.

09 May 2009

All-Ireland U-16 Camogie Winner
Congratulations to Nicola Muldoon on winning an All-Ireland with the Galway U-16 Camogie team playing centre back.

06 May 2009

Portumna - Junior A League Winners 2009

Portumna - Junior A League Winners 2009

08 March 2009

Good Luck to Local Teams
Portumna Camogie Club would like to wish good luck to the Portumna Commmunity School Senior Camogie Team in their All-Ireland Final on Saturday, especially the club's four representatives Tara Ruttledge, Nicola Muldoon, Katie O'Brien & Niamh McClearn. Best Wishes also to the schools Senior Hurling Team in their upcoming Connacht Final. Also to the Portumna Senior Hurlers in their quest for All- Ireland glory in Croke Park once again.

03 March 2009

Presentation of Trophies

Presentation of Trophies to Under 12's

Presentation of Trophies to Under 14's

28 February 2009

Registration Evening & Presentation of Trophies
Portumna Camogie Club will hold a registration evening in the GAA Grounds on Tuesday 3rd March at 7pm. Also presentation of trophies to U-12's, U-13's and U-14's.

30 January 2009

Club Officers for 2009
The list of club officers for 2009 who were elected at the AGM can be seen at the bottom of this page.

25 January 2009

A.G.M.
Portumna Camogie Club are holding their AGM on Wednedsday 28th January at 8 pm in O'Meara's, Portumna.

06 November 2008

Fundraising Disco
Camogie Fundraising Disco in Boula Event Centre on Friday 14th November at 9.30 pm. Come out and support the "Chicks with Sticks". Proceeds in aid of Portumna Camogie Club.

23rd October 2008

Junior A Camogie Team 2008
Hard luck to the Junior A girls in the Championship on Saturday. It was disappointing for the girls to lose but the better team won on the day. The girls and management have made a committment to stay together, so they are already looking forward to next year.

Thanks to our sponsors and to our many supporters who came to give us support on the day. We are grateful for this.

Portumna Junior A Camogie Team 2008

16th October 2008

Junior A Championship Final
Portumna V's Kiltormer takes place on Saturday 18th October in Killimor at 3:30pm.

8th October 2008

Junior A Championship Semi Final
The Junior A Championship Semi Final takes place on Sunday 12th October in Tynagh between Portumna and Craughwell at 12 O'Clock.

30th September 2008

Match Report: Portumna 1-5 to Athenry 1-4
Portumnas Junior A girls faced Athenry in the second round of the Championship. It was to be an evenly contested game between the two sides. Athenry opened the scoring with a point. It was Tara Ruttledge who got Portumna's first score with a goal. This was followed by a point from Katie O'Brien and Mary Burke added a point to Portumna's tally. Two pointed frees by Nicola Muldoon brought them to the end of the first half, leaving the score: Portumna 1-4 to Athenry 0-1.

The second half was very disappointing for the home team with only a point coming from play from Tara Ruttledge whilst Athenry scored one goal from play and three frees. The full time score was Portumna 1-5 to Athenry's 1-4. It was Portumna's lucky day to win the match, as so many scores were missed in both halves. This puts them top of their group and a place in the semi final.

Team: Ciara Molloy, Orla Hayes, Patricia Burke, Lyndsy McClearn, Mandy Moore, Triona Byrne, Sheila Ryan, Sarah Conboy, Nicola Muldoon, Katie O'Brien, Richeal O'Brien, Michelle Joyce, Mary Burke, Tara Ruttledge, Olivia Walsh, Rachel McClearn, Niamh Molloy, Chelsea Starr, Denise Hayes, Philippa Coleman, Lisa Lynch, Megan Moran, Sarah Kiely.

22nd September 2008

Galway Camogie Lotto
Winning No.'s 7, 17, 19, 24. Congratulations to Joanne Ryan, Belmont, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary who won the Jackpot of €2,800. Five Lucky Dip Winners of €20 were: Amy Fitzpatrick, Brona Molloy, Hazel Treacy, Niamh Molloy, Marion Forde. Well done to everyone!

21st September 2008

Match Report: Portumna 1-12 to Kiltormer 2-7
The first round of the Junior A Championship last Sunday got off to a great start for Portumna. They met Kiltormer in a game which was all to play for. Tara Ruttledge opened the scoring when she pointed a 45. She added a point from play and another from a free. Mary Burke put her name on the scoreboard when she pointed from play. Kiltormer came back to score four points and then a goal. Tara scored another free and then Kiltormer got a point from play. Coming near the end of the first half Tara pointed from another free, leaving the half time score Portumna 0-6 to Kiltormer 1-5.

The second half saw Portumna get off to the better start with a pointed free from Tara followed by a goal. Katie O'Brien added a point to their tally. Tara scored two pointed frees, while Kiltormer added a goal and a point from play. Another 45 scored by Tara was to be replied by a pointed free for Kiltormer. A second point from Mary Burke left Portumna two points ahead. As it was nearing full time referee Dermot Connolly gave a controversial penalty to Kiltormer. They went for goal but it was Triona Byrne who saved the day for Portumna. Full time score Portumna 1-12 to Kiltormer 2-7.

Team: Ciara Molloy, Orla Hayes, Trish Burke, Lyndsay McClearn, Mandy Moore, Triona Byrne, Sile Ryan, Michell Joyce, Richeal O'Brien, Katie O'Brien, Nicola Muldoon, Olivia Walsh, Mary Burke, Tara Ruttledge, Sarah Conboy, Denise Hayes, Rachel McClearn, Lisa Lynch, Chelsea Starr, Philippa Coleman.

Manager: Johnny Keane, Selectors: Damien Hayes, Cathal Madden & Shane Connors.

19th September 2008

Fixtures
Junior A Championship 1st round match Portumna v's Kiltormer in Kiltormer at 1pm on Sunday 21st September.

U-18 Championship match Portumna v's Castlegar on Thursday in Castlegar at 6pm.