NATIONAL UNDER 15
24th August 2024
UNDER-15 BLITZ FIXTURES
Saturday 24th August 2024
??????? U15 CUP - CAPPAMORE (LIMERICK)
PITCH 1
10:30 am
11:10 am
11:50 am
12:30 pm
1:10 pm
1:50 pm
Limerick v Kilkenny
Cork v Clare
Limerick v Galway
Cork v Wexford
Limerick v Tipperary
Cork v Dublin
??????? U15 CUP - CAHIR (TIPPERARY)
PITCH 1
11:00 am
11:55 am
12:50 pm
Galway v Cork
Dublin v Galway
Cork v Dublin
??????? - CARLOW TOWN (CARLOW)
PITCH 1
11:00 am
11:55 am
12:50 pm
Laois v Limerick
Clare v Limerick
Clare v Laois
??????? - RAHARNEY(WESTMEATH)
PITCH 1
10:30 am
11:15 am
12:00 pm
12:45 pm
1:30 pm
Westmeath v Dublin
Westmeath v Meath
Westmeath v Armagh
Westmeath v Cavan
Meath v Dublin
??????? U15 CUP - MIDDLETOWN (ARMAGH)
PITCH 1
11.00 am 11:55 am
PITCH 2
Galway v Tipperary
Wexford v Dublin
Kilkenny v Tipperary
Clare v Dublin
Kilkenny v Galway
Wexford v Clare
PITCH 2
Offaly v Tipperary
Waterford v Offaly
Waterford v Tipperary
PITCH 2
Carlow v Kildare
Kerry v Kildare
Kerry v Carlow
PITCH 2
Meath v Cavan
Dublin v Armagh
Dublin v Cavan
Meath v Armagh
Armagh v Cavan
Wicklow v Kildare
12:50 pm 10:30 am 11:25 am 12:20 pm
Wicklow v Louth
Wicklow v Donegal
PITCH 2
Louth v Donegal
Donegal v Kildare
Louth v Kildare
FÁILTE ÓN UACHTARÁN
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all counties, players, mentors, officials, and supporters to our U15 National Development Blitz, being held in five venues across the country today.
The U15 games programme began this year in late April, with teams traveling the length and breath of the country to play each other, starting with oneoff games and more recently in Provincial and National Blitzes. Today marks the culmination of the development programme for our under-15 players, showcasing the months of hard work these camogie players have put in through collective and individual practice.
It is vitally important that our camogie players have a wonderful experience today, representing their counties with pride. We must ensure they participate in the spirit of fairness, inclusiveness, and most importantly, fun. Let us all focus on making today about the players, placing them at the center of everything we do. By creating an environment that celebrates their dedication and passion for camogie, we can ensure they leave with lasting memories of this special day.
A total of 29 teams from 22 counties will be participating in the blitz, competing across five divisions in five counties nationwide. This widespread participation is a testament to the growth and development of camogie.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the counties for their enthusiastic participation this year. I also want to thank the dedicated volunteers and officials who are crucial to the success of today’s event. Your hard work and commitment are deeply appreciated.
To all the players and officials, I wish you the best of luck today. May the games be enjoyable, and may you give your best on the field. Have a fantastic day and savor the thrill of the sport.
#OurGameOurPassion
Brian Molloy
THE DIVISIONS
The Cups for the National Under-15 Blitz are named after the following people:
Mary Moran • Lily Spence • Rosina Mcmanus • Sophie Brack • Michael Kennedy • Mary Lynch • Mairéad Meehan
MARY MORAN
Mary Moran was born in Limerick and moved to Cork and the age of 11. She enrolled in St Aloysius School where she took up Camogie. Mary won Cork and Dublin Championships with Old Aloysius and Celtic respectively. She collected an AllIreland senior medal with Cork and was a member of the Celtic team that won the first All-Ireland club championship. Mary chaired Cork Camogie Board from 1968 to 1978 and coached Cork teams to win All-Ireland Minor, Junior and Senior titles. In 1979 Mary was elected president of the Camogie Association. Mary was the secretary of Munster All-Ireland colleges for 32 years and served as president of the All-Ireland College’s council. She also filled the roles of National coach, National P.R.O, Inter-County Referee and Trustee of the Association. Mary has written the History of Munster Colleges, All-Ireland Colleges and Munster Colleges, Cork and Munster Camogie along with ‘A Game of our Own’ Camogie’s story.
LILLY SPENCE
Lilly Spence LILY, a member of St. Teresa’s Camogie Club in Belfast, Lily was elected President of the Camogie Association in 1956. She was introduced to Camogie at St. Dominic’s School and made the playing panel in her first year. She collected an All-Ireland medal in 1947. Lily headed the new All-Ireland colleges Council when it was formed in 1969. When her term of office was complete she was voted treasurer of the Camogie Association, a role in which she filled for twenty years. Lily excelled at refereeing and took charge of four All-Ireland Senior Finals.
ROSINA MCMANUS
Rosina McManus a native of Kilkeel Co. Down, Rosina McManus was elected President of the Camogie Association in 1968. She was instrumental in setting up the inaugural courses at Orangefield Belfast. Rosina’s enthusiasm and light hearted approach as secretary of the National Coaching Committee was one of the main reasons for success of the courses at Gormanston College. She moved to Belfast and made huge contribution to her adopted county in Camogie terms. She served many roles in Antrim and Ulster but her Passion was with the underage. Rosina was coach to Antrim minors and led them to an All-Ireland Final. She was appointed to North of Ireland Sports Council and Cospóir. Rosina passed away on June 17th 2008.
SOPHIE BRACK
Sophie Brack from Ballybrack in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, Sophie wore the colours of Slieve Bloom, CIÉ and Austin Stacks. Sophie’s leadership qualities were recognised by the Dublin selectors who named her captain for six All-Ireland campaigns winning the O’Duffy cup each time. She won eight AllIreland titles from 1948 to 1955 and represented Leinster in the Jubilee exhibition in 1954. Sophie was as intelligent forward who distributed the ball brilliantly and scored her share of goals. Sophie gave her time to Dublin County Board and Leinster Council as registrar and selector over lengthy periods. Sophie passed away in 1996.
MICHAEL KENNEDY
Michael Kennedy was the driving force behind the Pearses Camogie team (Co. Galway) that won the All-Ireland Club Championship on five occasions. He excelled at teaching the skills of camogie to young players. Michael was chairperson of the Galway Co. Board when the county won the AllIreland senior championship in 1996. A real gentleman, he managed the Galway and Connacht teams. Michael chaired Connacht Council in 20012003 and 2005 and contributed significantly to Ard Chomhairle. Always in good humour, Michael worked tirelessly for the game at all levels. Michael passed away on 13th September 2007.
MAIRÉAD MEEHAN
Mairéad Meehan was born on the 4th of October 1981 into the Meehan family, which is a strong sporting and popular family in the small village of Tycooly, two miles from the village of Caltra in East Galway. Mairéad played her club camogie with Pearses Camogie Club, Galway where she won two National Féile titles in 1994 and 1995 and two All-Ireland Club medals with Pearses in 1996 and 1997. Mairéad won two minor All-Ireland Camogie medals with Galway in 1996 and 1997, which at that time was known as U16. She captained Holy Rosary College Mountbellew to Junior All-Ireland success in 1997. Mairéad was a member of the Galway Senior Panel in 1998 before illness put an end to what would likely have been a distinguished camogie career. While illness thwarted Mairéad’s active sporting career her interest in the sport never relinquished. She was a very popular teacher at Presentation College, Athenry until she was called to eternal reward at the age of 25 years on the 31st of January 2007.
MARY LYNCH
The only Monaghan lady to hold the position of President of the Camogie association, Mary brought a wealth of experience to the job. A former all-Ireland winning player with Dublin, inter-county referee, county and provincial Cathaoirleach, she was well-practiced in all aspects of the organization. as Mary Kelly, she learned the basics of the game at St. Louis, Carrickmacross. She won an all-Ireland senior medal with Dublin in 1949 while working in the Land Commission. She returned to Monaghan and made a determined effort to promote the game in the county. She chaired both Monaghan County Board and Ulster Council. Mary was much sought after as a referee and officiated at the highest level. She served as Trustee of the Camogie association from 1994 to 2004.
Carlow • A
Dublin • C
Richard
Harps
Kildare
Tralee Parnells Camogie
Tralee Parnells Camogie
Parnells Camogie Club
Doireann Dineen
Killarney Camogie Club
Ballyduff Camogie
Cillard Camogie Club
Ballyduff Camogie Club
Killarney Camogie Club Mentors:
Kilkenny • A
Limerick • B
Waterford • C
Wicklow • A
COMPETITION RULES
1. Games will be length as specified in Fixtures.
2. Strictly no half time break. Straight turn around.
3. Normal Camogie rules will apply.
4. A Foireann team list must be submitted to venue Co-Ordinator before the first game commences. The players must be numbered as per team list submitted for programme. The CO-Ordinator must be notified of any changes to list submitted for programme on Foireann team list form.
5. Teams must wear the correct camogie attire i.e official skorts are to be worn. Strictly no shorts. A fine of €100 per fixture/ game will be imposed on teams for failure to wear the official attire.
6. Management team must bring bibs and wear on day (Max 5 per team)
7. Players must wear jersey numbers corresponding to those on the match programme.
8. Counties may not swap girls between panels and may only have 26 players togged out on each panel.
9. If a county has one panel the maximum number of girls they can bring to the National competition is 26. If a county has more than one panel, the maximum number of girls is 24 per panel.
10. Unlimited substitutions can be made during stoppages with the consent of the referee.
11. Teams who are more than 10 minutes late for their first scheduled game are liable to disqualification subject to the decision of the official in charge of the ground.
12. 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.
13. Teams with the highest points will be group winners.
14. Each panel must provide a minimum of one umpire for the day.
15. Each county is responsible for the behaviour of their mentors, players and supporters.
16. Teams must take the pitch when asked to do so by the co-ordinator in charge. Failure to comply with this may result in disqualification.
Rules to determine qualification from the group games
• If 2 teams finish on same points, the result of their game shall determine who qualifies. If still tied, the result [NOT score] versus the other highest team shall determine who qualifies. If still tied, then the team with the best score difference goes through (total scored- total conceded). Against the top 3 teams in the group only. If still tied, If the score difference is the same, the team that scored the most ‘points’ in group games goes through.
• If 3 teams finish on equal points, then the team with the best score difference goes through (total scored- total conceded). Against the top 3 teams in the group only.
• If the score difference is the same, the team that scored the most ‘points’ in group games goes through.
• If most points is the same, the team with the most goals scored goes through. If teams cannot be separated by score difference (equal score difference), a play- off of 10 minutes extra time shall be played (5 mins a side).
• In the event of a draw in the final, 10 minutes extra time will be played (5 mins a side).
• In the event of a draw following extra time, teams will be announced as joint winners.
• Referees are required to submit the score and any notable incidents of each game to the organising official at each venue directly after each match.
• Any disputes shall be brought to the venue co ordinator in charge and any decision taken by the blitz organisers is final.
For further information, please contact your venue Co-Ordinator’s Cappamore(Limerick Cappamore: Liam Clancy 0879480729
Cahir (Tipperary), Cahir Community Pitches: Jonathon Tallon 0867961858
Carlow Town,Carlow Town Hurling Club: Shauna Fox 0867793460
Raharney (Westmeath), Raharney GAA Club: Google Maps
Shonagh Savage 0867961861
Middletown (Armagh), Middletown GAA - Google Maps
James Heffernan 086-7777699
