Tipperary's U16 camogie teams come away with two wins from trip to Limerick

Munster U16A Camogie Championship - Preliminary Round

Tipperary 1-10

Limerick 2-4

This was an even and exciting contest throughout. The Limerick girls got off to a dream start when a speculative ball into the Tipperary defence broke kindly to Limerick corner forward Sarah Ryan who pulled on the ball in the small square and finished it to the Tipperary net.

Two minutes later a shot for a point from Limerick midfielder Katherine Leddy deceived the Tipperary defence and the ball ended up in the net.

Limerick added two points before the break but the Tipperary girls dug deep against the wind and two excellent points, one from Lily O’Donoghue and a free from Sinéad O’Dwyer along with a superb goal from play from Saoirse Ryan brought the Tipp girls to within one score at half time 2-2 to 1-2.

Tipperary were the better team in the second half but it took them until the 53rd minute to draw level after Limerick had scored two more points leaving the score 2-4 to 1-7.

The Tipp girls finished in whirlwind fashion with three more points before the final whistle. Sinead O’Dwyer was superb on frees and 45s converting six in all, from various angles. Lily O’Donoghue scored two more points from play and the lively sub Sara Jayne Ormond also scored a fine point leaving the Tipperary girls looking forward to a Munster final versus Cork next weekend.

Tipperary: Eleanor Boland; Lilly Morris, Áine Cahalan, Naoise Treacy; Ally Mulvihill, Eimear Conroy, Niamh Burke; Anna Butler, Leah Delaney; Sinéad O’Dwyer (0-5f, 0-1,45), Lily O’Donoghue (0-3), Saoirse Butler; Saoirse Ryan (1-0), McKensie Simmons, Sophie Lonergan.

Subs used: Rachel Kelly; Maresse Burke Darcy; Erin O’Gorman; Rachel Hanlon; Grace Burke; Aimee Johnson; Sarah Jayne Ormond (0-1); Orlaith O’Grady, Hannah Hogan.

Limerick: Robyn Browne Collins; Maeve Hogan, Beanne Larkin, Sinéad O’Keefe; Ava O’Connor, Roisin O’Neill, Rachel Walsh; Nicole Butler, Katherine Leddy (1-0); Tara Moran (0-2, 0-1f), Zoey O’Kelly, Olivia Twomey (0-1); Aishling Kearney, Kerrie Walsh, Sarah Ryan (1-0).

Munster U16B Camogie Championship Semi-Final

Tipperary 0-10

Limerick 0-9

Tipperary’s U16 A team edged out Limerick on Sunday in the Munster championship after a hard-fought contest played in TUS Grounds, Limerick. Tipperary began the match strongly, heading into half-time with a four-point advantage.

While they were unlucky not to have a larger lead due to some missed opportunities, they showcased their determination and skill. The half-time score read Tipperary 0-7, Limerick 0-4, with Grace Cleary contributing an impressive 0-5 (0-4 frees, 0-1 penalty), and Evanne Gleeson and Sophie Moynihan each adding a point from play. Limerick’s first-half points came from a free from Aisling Foley and Abbey Nealon.

After the break, Limerick came out firing, registering the first score of the second half and dominating for the opening 15 minutes. Despite this, Tipperary maintained their composure, bolstered by excellent defensive performances.

Rosie O’Brien, fresh from her victory in the Munster Senior A Schools Final, stood out at the back alongside Carly Walsh, Evanne Gleeson, and Bríd Delaney.

In midfield, Nessa Dwan delivered a standout performance, excelling in both attack and defense. Up front, Grace Cleary’s reliable free-taking and ball-winning ability continued to shine, while Alice Butler scored two well-taken points from play in the second half.

Second-half substitutes Callin Kennedy, Eibhlís O’Brien, Anna Carr, and Amy Cahill also all made valuable contributions to the team’s efforts. Limerick continued to narrow Tipperary’s lead with some excellent free-taking from Foley.

In the end, Tipperary held on and emerged victorious in a closely contested match, demonstrating great resilience and teamwork.

Tipperary: Faye Ahern; Brid Delaney, Rosie O’Brien, Ava Fanning; Eavanne Gleeson (0-1), Carley Walsh, Jessie Shanahan; Neasa Dwan, Brid Woodlock; Grace Cleary (0-6, 0-4f, 0-1 pen), Leah Hickey, Emily McGrath; Alice Butler (0-2), Aoife Quirke, Sophie Moynihan.

Subs used: Anna Carr for Sophie Moynihan (0-1); Amy Cahill for Leah Hickey; Eileen O’Brien for Emily McGrath; Caitlin Kennedy for Aoife Quirke.

Limerick: Hazel Gleeson; Aoife Boyce, Aoife Morrissey, Sarah Maher; Molly Walsh, Orla Frawley, Eileen Herbert; Ellen Moriarty (0-1), Cadhla Heffernan; Sophie O’Grady, Claragh Collins, Milly O’Sullivan; Aisling Foley (0-6f), Abbey Nealon (0-2), Jenny Curtin.