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Waterford record first senior championship win over Kilkenny, Cork make statement in Tipp victory
CAMOGIE HISTORY WAS made at UPMC Nowlan Park today, as Waterford recorded their first ever senior championship victory over Kilkenny, the 0-17 to 0-10 win blowing Group 2 of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland series wide open. Since gaining promotion back to senior in 2015, the record between the two counties made for grim reading for Déise supporters and players, with eight defeats and one draw in nine games in all competitions. An early 0-4 to 0-1 lead for Tommy Shefflin's home side suggested that another similar encounter was in store here, but Waterford completely took control, with Niamh Rockett and Beth Carton quickly establishing themselves as the key players that would dictate the flow of the game. Eimear O'Neill also got on the scoresheet as Waterford rattled off seven points in a row, while Aoife Norris was just about keeping Kilkenny afloat with some incredible saves to deny Lorraine Bray, Annie Fitzgerald and Maggie Gostl goal attempts. Midway through the second half Kilkenny briefly got the deficit back to two points, but on an afternoon when they mustered a mere three points from play, Laura Murphy's freetaking wasn't enough to get them the scores they needed. Advertisement Carton finished with 0-4 while Rockett, who has taken over placed ball duties from the former player of the year, shot the last three points of the game to bring her tally to 0-9, ensuring that Mick Boland's charges powered over the finish line to give themselves a dream start to the championship, having had a bye in week one. At The Ragg in the big game in Group 1, it took Amy O'Connor a mere 14 seconds to open the scoring for Cork against Tipperary, and the All-Ireland champions didn't let up from there as they ran out 3-21 to 1-9 winners in a real statement victory. The Rebels had the aid a tricky diagonal breeze in the opening half and Tipperary had some positive aspects, including a strong showing from their half-back line. However, once the ball got in behind, they struggled to contain a classy Cork attack and three green flags in the first ten minutes ensured that the home side always had a huge lead to chase. Katrina Mackey broke a tackle to set up Clodagh Finn for a close-range goal in the eighth minute of the game, O'Connor scored the second on the back of great work from Orlaith Cahalane and Saoirse McCarthy, with Finn repaying the favour to Mackey by setting up her inside forward colleague for goal number three. Mary Burke goaled in response for Tipp but seven points in a row from Ger Manley's crew made it 3-13 to 1-2 at the break, with no way back for the blue and gold. O'Connor continued to be a constant threat for Cork, ending the game with 1-13 in total, 1-5 from play, in a superb individual display. Ashling Thompson and Hannah Looney also played leading roles in controlling midfield, and Cork already look like they have a firm grip on top spot in the group and the automatic semi-final berth that comes with that. The battle between Limerick and Wexford at Rathkeale looked on paper like a vital contest in the battle for the last knockout spot alongside the two traditional Munster powers, and all roads now lead to Ennis for the meeting of Limerick and Clare next week, after the Treaty County secured a crucial 1-10 to 0-10 win today. Caoimhe Costelloe hit three first-half points but a pair each for Anais Curran and Joanne Dillon meant Wexford took an 0-6 to 0-4 advantage into the dressing room at the interval, though that looked inadequate given the strength of the breeze that blew down Mick Neville Park. Sarah Gillane's excellent save just before the break was to prove crucial, all the more so when Laura Southern hit the game's only goal five minutes into the second half. Limerick were heavily dependent on Costelloe for scores, with 0-8 coming from the stick of the Adare camog, but that proved to be just about enough as they bounced back well from their heavy defeat against Cork last weekend. In the other game in Group 2, Galway had things all their own way in Owenbeg as they ran out 4-25 to 0-5 winners on the back of a dominant attacking display against Derry. Mairéad Dillon's goal in the 15th minute and another from Aoife Donohue three minutes later left Derry on the back foot, and when Sabina Rabbitte added a third shortly before half-time, the hosts were shipping water all over the field. Orlaith Hull was the only scorer for the Oak Leaf County in the opening half while Galway had nine scorers overall, with seven different players raising flags as they built up a 3-16 to 0-3 interval lead. Caoimhe Kelly got their fourth goal while Carrie Dolan (0-8) and Niamh Mallon (0-7) continued to do the bulk of the scoring damage.
RTÉ News
2 hours ago
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- RTÉ News
Déise record historic Kilkenny victory
Camogie history was made at UPMC Nowlan Park today, as Waterford recorded their first ever senior championship victory over Kilkenny since their introduction to the senior competition in 2015. The 0-17-to-0-10 win blows Group 2 of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland series wide open. Since gaining promotion back to senior in 2015, the record between the two counties made for grim reading for Déise supporters and players, with eight defeats and one draw in nine games in all competition. An early 0-04 to 0-01 lead for Tommy Shefflin's home side suggested that another similar encounter was in store here, but Waterford completely took control, with Niamh Rockett and Beth Carton quickly establishing themselves as the key players that would dictate the flow of the game. Eimear O'Neill also got on the scoresheet as Waterford rattled off seven points in a row, while Aoife Norris was just about keeping Kilkenny afloat with some incredible saves to deny Lorraine Bray, Annie Fitzgerald and Maggie Gostl goal attempts. Midway through the second half Kilkenny briefly got the deficit back to two points, but on an afternoon when they mustered a mere three points from play, Laura Murphy's free taking wasn't enough to get them the scores they needed. Carton finished with 0-04 while Rockett, who has taken over placed ball duties from the former player of the year, shot the last three points of the game to bring her tally to 0-09, ensuring that Mick Boland's charges powered over the finish line to give themselves a dream start to the championship, having had a bye in week one. At The Ragg, in the big game in Group 1, it took Amy O'Connor a mere 14 seconds to open the scoring for Cork against Tipperary, and the All-Ireland champions didn't let up from there as they ran out 3-21 to 1-09 winners in a real statement victory. The Rebels had the aid a tricky diagonal breeze in the opening half and Tipperary had some positive aspects, including a strong showing from their half-back line. However, once the ball got in behind, they struggled to contain a classy Cork attack and three green flags in the first ten minutes ensured that the home side always had a huge lead to chase. Katrina Mackey broke a tackle to set up Clodagh Finn for a close-range goal in the eighth minute of the game, O'Connor scored the second on the back of great work from Orlaith Cahalane and Saoirse McCarthy, with Finn repaying the favour to Mackey by setting up her inside forward colleague for goal number three. Mary Burke goaled in response for Tipp but seven points in a row from Ger Manley's crew made it 3-13 to 1-02 at the break, with no way back for the blue and gold. O'Connor continued to be a constant threat for Cork, ending the game with 1-13 in total, 1-05 from play, in a superb individual display. Ashling Thompson and Hannah Looney also played leading roles in controlling midfield, and Cork already look like they have a firm grip on top spot in the group and the automatic semi-final berth that comes with that. The battle between Limerick and Wexford at Rathkeale looked on paper like a vital contest in the battle for the last knockout spot alongside the two traditional Munster powers, and all roads now lead to Ennis for the meeting of Limerick and Clare next week, after the Treaty County secured a crucial 1-10 to 0-10 win today. Caoimhe Costelloe hit three first-half points but a pair each for Anais Curran and Joanne Dillon meant Wexford took an 0-06 to 0-04 advantage into the dressing room at the interval, though that looked inadequate given the strength of the breeze that blew down Mick Neville Park. Sarah Gillane's excellent save just before the break was to prove crucial, all the more so when Laura Southern hit the game's only goal five minutes into the second half. Limerick were heavily dependent on Costelloe for scores, with 0-8 coming from the stick of the Adare camog, but that proved to be just about enough as they bounced back well from their heavy defeat against Cork last weekend. In the other game in Group 2, Galway had things all their own way in Owenbeg as they ran out 4-25 to 0-05 winners on the back of a dominant attacking display against Derry. Mairéad Dillon's goal in the 15th minute and another from Aoife Donohue three minutes later left Derry on the back foot, and when Sabina Rabbitte added a third shortly before half-time, the hosts were shipping water all over the field. Orlaith Hull was the only scorer for the Oak Leaf County in the opening half, while Galway had nine scorers overall, with seven different players raising flags as they built up a 3-16 to 0-03 interval lead. Caoimhe Kelly got their fourth goal while Carrie Dolan (0-08) and Niamh Mallon (0-07) continued to do the bulk of the scoring damage.
Irish Independent
2 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
Camogie round-up: Waterford skin Cats to make championship history
Camogie history was made at UPMC Nowlan Park today, as Waterford recorded their first-ever senior championship victory over Kilkenny, the 0-17 to 0-10 win blowing Group 2 of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland series wide open.
The 42
3 hours ago
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- The 42
McCormack the hero as Tipperary beat Kilkenny to claim All-Ireland glory
All-Ireland U20 Hurling Championship final Tipperary 3-19 Kilkenny 1-16 Stephen Barry reports from UPMC Nowlan Park AFTER THE heartbreak of missing their All-Ireland U20 final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero in a nine-point victory over Kilkenny. In a game dictated by the wind, all three goals arrived in the second half. McCormack blasted 2-1, and Conor Martin's clincher completed his 1-4 tally in front of 14,455 fans at Nowlan Park. The Premier's first U20 success since 2019, and 12th in total, moves them level with Kilkenny in second spot on the roll of honour. Nowlan Park has become a happy hunting ground for Tipp teams, adding this U20 crown to the minor titles won here in 2022 and '24. 30 years after he first lifted the trophy, Brendan Cummins completed the double of winning the James Nowlan Cup as both a player and manager. The wind strength was emphasised by Kilkenny's first two pointed frees. Both times, Tipp were penalised for thrown passes. Michael Brennan came back inside his own half and converted each one. He would end with 0-11 to his name. But even with the conditions, the Cats were set up to contain Tipp, rather than build a score. The Premier puck-out wasn't stressed as they retained 100%. Martin scored the first point from play to level. Advertisement When Kilkenny did get back into Marty Murphy, he caused trouble. He caught one garryowen for a point and in the next play, lost his marker for a shot at goal, which Eoin Horgan saved. Oisín O'Donoghue and Brennan traded points before Tipp threaded together five on the spin. O'Donoghue was fouled for 1-4 in the Munster final, and he won two quickfire frees for Darragh McCarthy points. In between, the Cashel targetman notched a point of his own. When Cathal English and McCormack arrowed over, they led 0-8 to 0-4 after 22 minutes. Kilkenny picked their way back into the contest with four of the next five points, including three Brennan frees. Jeff Neary had picked up plenty of ball in a sweeping role, but he got further upfield to split the posts. They sought a leveller, but Adam Daly sent Tipp in with a 0-10 to 0-8 advantage. Martin got them up and running with the second-half breeze straight from the throw-in. Brennan and Murphy kept Kilkenny in contact, either side of an O'Donoghue sideline cut and Sam O'Farrell's long-range effort. In the 38th minute, Tipp couldn't be contained any further. In the battle for possession under a long puck-out, McCormack swept onto the loose sliotar, sidestepped towards goal, and bounced his finish to the net. A long-range Daly point made it 1-14 to 0-10. Four Brennan points kept Kilkenny's faint hopes alive as far as the 51st minute. Then, O'Donoghue turned over Neary and fed McCormack for a low finish, to lead 2-17 to 0-14. And in the 56th minute, Martin secured a turnover before finishing off the move after taking the final pass from McCarthy. Kilkenny went for goal in stoppage time, netting one when Murphy grabbed a high ball and drove it to the net. Scorers for Tipperary: Paddy McCormack 2-1, Conor Martin 1-4, Darragh McCarthy 0-5 (5f), Oisín O'Donoghue 0-3 (1 sideline), Sam O'Farrell 0-2, Adam Daly 0-2, Cathal English 0-2. Scorers for Kilkenny: Michael Brennan 0-11 (8f), Marty Murphy 1-2, Jeff Neary 0-1, Ed McDermott 0-1, Greg Kelly 0-1. Tipperary 1. Eoin Horgan (Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams) 2. Cathal O'Reilly (Holycross-Ballycahill), 3. Aaron O'Halloran (Carrick Swan), 7. Sam O'Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg, captain) 5. Adam Ryan (Arravale Rovers), 4. Podge O'Dwyer (Killenaule), 6. Jim Ryan (Holycross-Ballycahill) 8. Joe Egan (Moycarkey-Borris), 9. Adam Daly (Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams) 10. Cathal English (Fr Sheehys), 11. Conor Martin (Cappawhite), 12. David Costigan (Moycarkey-Borris) 13. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), 14. Paddy McCormack (Borris-Ileigh), 15. Oisín O'Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs) Subs: 19. Cormac Fitzpatrick (Drom & Inch) for Costigan (50) 18. Mason Cawley (Nenagh Éire Óg) for Egan (54) 21. Jamie Ormond (JK Brackens) for Martin (57) 17. Senan Butler (Kilsheelan-Kilcash) for McCormack (59) 22. Paddy Phelan (Upperchurch-Drombane) for Daly (60) Kilkenny 1. Stephen Manogue (James Stephens) 4. Darragh Vereker (Glenmore), 3. Rory Garrett (Fenians), 2. Ivan Bolger (Graiguenamanagh) 6. Eoghan Lyng (Rower-Inistioge), 5. Timmy Kelly (Bennettsbridge), 7. Cathal Hickey (St Lachtain's) 8. Tom McPhillips (Dicksboro, captain), 9. Jeff Neary (Graigue-Ballycallan) 10. Ed Lauhoff (James Stephens), 11. Aaron McEvoy (Graigue-Ballycallan), 12. Michael Brennan (Erin's Own) 13. Ed McDermott (James Stephens), 14. Marty Murphy (Tullogher-Rosbercon), 15. Rory Glynn (Clara) Subs: 18. Jack Dollard (Glenmore) for McPhillips (14-20, temp) 22. Anthony Ireland Wall (Danesfort) for McEvoy (40) 18. Dollard for McPhillips (50) 23. Greg Kelly (O'Loughlin Gaels) for Hickey (51) 21. Seán Hunt (St Martin's) for McDermott (54) 20. James Hughes (Bennettsbridge) for Glynn (58) Referee: Shane Hynes (Galway)
Irish Independent
3 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
Paddy McCormack bags two goals against Kilkenny as Tipperary win All-Ireland U-20 hurling crown
After the heartbreak of missing their All-Ireland U-20 hurling final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero to bring silverware back from Kilkenny.
