2023 Galway Camogie Teams

2023 Senior

Manager: Cathal Murray

Roisin Black
Back

Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 Club Intermediate title
1 Senior All Ireland title 2021
2 Senior National League titles 2022, 2023
2 Club All Stars 2021, 2022

Galway debut: 2017

Occupation: Primary school teacher
Toughest opponent: Ailish O'Reilly
Most memorable game: Club Intermediate final
Female sports star you admire: Serena Williams
Camogie player that inspired you: Jessica Gill
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My family
Something we may not know about you: From a family of 10
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Train as hard as you ca
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team:The standards / the bond
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Extended Player Profile

Tegan Canning

Club: Mullagh
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
1 U16 All- Ireland
I Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
1 Club Minor County title
2 National Senior League 2022,  2023
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Galway Debut: Senior 2020 (v Dublin)

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Lisa Casserly

Club: Ballindereen
Position: Midfielder
Camogie Honours:
Junior Colleges 2013
2 All-Ireland Senior titles 2019, 2021
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
1 National League title  2023
Junior A Club title 2019
1 Soaring Star Award 2022
1 Club All Star Award 2019 (Junior)
Galway Debut:  Senior 2017

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Maria Cooney

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Backs/Forwards
Camogie honours:
1 Purcell Cup medal (Mary Immaculate College)
1 All Ireland U16 title
2 Minor A All Ireland titles
1 Intermediate All Ireland title (2013)
2 Senior All-Ireland titles - 20132021
4 Senior National League titles - 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
3 Senior All-Ireland Club titles - 2019, 2021, 2022
6 Senior County Club titles
Galway debut: 2013 (intermediate), 2015 (senior)

Occupation: Secondary school teacher
Toughest opponent: Orlaith McGrath
Most memorable game:All Ireland Club final 2019/20 season
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My family
Something we may not know about you: I play music
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: You can always improve
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The high standards and friendships made
Favourite grounds to play in: New Inn - New Pitch

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Shannon Corcoran

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
2 Senior Club All Ireland titles - 2021, 2022
3 Senior Club County titles - 2020, 2021, 2022
1 Senior School All Ireland - 2021/22 (Player of the Match)
2 Minor A club titles
2 U16 A Club titles
1 All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
1 Senior National League title  2023
Galway Debut: Intermediate (Championship v Laois) 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Dervla Higgins
Most memorable game: Club All Ireland 2022 & Schools All Ireland 2022
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family
Something we may not know about you: Played football and soccer underage
Tips for up and coming camogie stars:Don’t miss training and go out and enjoy it !!
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Friendships I have made
Favourite grounds to play in: New Inn - New Pitch

Extended player profile

Sarah Dervan

Club: Mullagh
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 Intermediate All-Ireland title 2009
3 Senior All-Ireland titles 201320192021)
3 Senior National League titles (2015, 2019, 2022)
Ashbourne Cup 2005
County Final 2014
7 All Stars (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019,2021)
Galway Camogie Sport award 2014 & 2018
Galway Debut:  Senior 2008

Video interview

Interview: Coaching insights

Carrie Dolan

Club: Clarenbridge
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
1 U16 All-Ireland title 2015
1 Senior Schools All-Ireland 2015
1 Minor All-Ireland title 2017
3 Senior National League 2019, 2022,  2023
2 Senior All-Ireland title 2019, 2021
2 Club All Stars - 2020 (intermediate), 2018 (junior)
Intermediate Club Championship 2020
Galway Debut:  2017

Occupation: Childcare practitioner
Toughest opponent: Rachel Hanniffy
Most memorable game: Cork 2019
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Kate Kelly
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Parents
Something we may not know about you: 
Tips for up and coming camogie stars:Believe in yourself if you really want something don’t give up
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Friendships
Favourite grounds to play in: Croke Park

Aoife Donohue

Club: Mullagh
Position: Midfield/Forward
Camogie Honours:
4 Senior National League 2015, 2019, 2022,  2023
Purcell Cup 2018
3 All Star Awards 2016, 2017, 2021
Connacht Gael Linn Senior Interprovincial 2016 & 2018
3 Senior All-Ireland titles 2013, 2019, 2021
1 Intermediate All-Ireland title 2013
1 Minor All-Ireland title 2010
4 Senior Club League 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2018
1 Senior Club Championship, 2014
2 Minor A Club Championship, 2008 & 2009
3 Club All Star Awards 2021, 2019, 2018
1 Camogie Association/GPA Senior Players’ Player of the Year Award 2021
PwC GPA Player of the month August 2021
2021 Medtronic Galway Sports Star Award - Camogie
Galway Debut:  Senior 2014

Extended Player Profile

Ciara Donohue

Club: Mullagh
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
4 Senior National League 2015, 2019, 2022,  2023
Purcell Cup 2018
3 All Star Awards 2016, 2017, 2021
Connacht Gael Linn Senior Interprovincial 2016 & 2018
2 Senior All Ireland titles 2019, 2021
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
3 Senior National League titles - 2019, 2022, 2023
1 Senior Club title 2014
1 Soaring Star Award 2022
Galway Debut: 2014

Occupation: Trainee child psychologist
Toughest opponent: Siobhan McGrath
Most memorable game: All Ireland Intermediate final 2022
Female sports star you admire: Ellen Keane
Camogie player that inspired you: Sinead Cahalan
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family
Something we may not know about you: I'm doing a PhD
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Keep at it and enjoy it
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friends you make
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Extended Player Profile

Laura Freeney

Club: Athenry
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie honours:
1 Club All Star Award 2022
1 All Ireland Senior A Schools title 2022
2 Connacht Senior A Schools titles 2022, 2023
1 Connacht Junior A Schools Title 2019/20 (Presentation College Athenry)
1 Galway Minor A All Ireland Runners ups 2022
1 National League title  2023

Galway Debut: Intermediate (League v Wexford) 2023, Senior 2023

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Any of Galway's forwards
Most memorable game: Minor Semi Final v Kilkenny 2022
Female sports star you admire: Cora Staunton
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career:My Whole Family - but especially my parents
Something we may not know about you: I did Irish dancing and horse riding until I was 11 and I played Rugby
Tips for up and coming camogie stars:Don’t be afraid of new challenges and enjoy every moment that you play.
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friends I have made and the memories
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park or Semple Stadium

Siobhan Gardiner

Club: Ardrahan
Position: Defender
Camogie Honours:
Senior Club Title: 2013, 2018
Intermediate club title: 2011
Minor Club Title: 2012
2 Club All Stars 2020, 2021
3 Senior National League titles: 2015, 2022,  2023
1 Minor All-Ireland title 2012 ​
1 Senior All-Ireland title 2021
Galway Debut:  Senior 2015 National League

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Katie Gilchrist

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
1 Senior National League title 2023
1 Soaring Star Award 2022
1 Club All Star Award (Intermediate) 2022
1 Junior All Ireland Schools title
U16 All Ireland Poc Fada 2019
Connacht Poc Fada Senior champion 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate (League) 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Katie Anna Porter
Most memorable game: Intermediate All Ireland Final 2022 in Croke Park
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny
Biggest influence on your camogie career:My family’s constant support
Something we may not know about you: I can play the banjo
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Always enjoy it because if you don’t enjoy what your doing you’re not going to play to you top ability
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: How close everyone is. I felt at home straight away when I was there which made the experience of my first year even better
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilnadeema pitch

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Niamh Hanniffy

Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
4 Ashbourne titles (University of Limerick) 2015-2019
All Star for third level college camogie 2019
4 Senior National League titles 2015, 2019, 2022,  2023
2 Senior All-Ireland titles 2019, 2021
1 Minor All-Ireland title 2012
1 Club Senior League title 2017
1 Club intermediate championship title 2014
1 Club junior championship title 2013
2 Club All Star Awards 2022, 2021
Galway Debut:  Senior 2017 v Dublin

Video interview

Rachel Hanniffy

Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
1 U16 All-Ireland title 2016
1 Minor All-Ireland title 2017
Club Senior League 2017
1 Senior All-Ireland title 2021
2 National League title 2022,  2023
1 Club All Star Award 2022
Galway Debut:  Intermediate - 2019, Senior - 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Sabina Rabbitte
Most memorable game: League v Cork 2023
Female sports star you admire: Serena Williams
Camogie player that inspired you: Ailish O'Reilly
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family
Something we may not know about you: Can't swim
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Practice every day
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Friends made
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Shauna Healy (C)

Club: Ardrahan
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 Intermediate All-Ireland title 2013
4 Senior National League 2015, 2019, 2022,  2023
1 Minor All-Ireland title
Club Senior 2013 & 2018 (Ardrahan Club)
Intermediate Championship & League 2011 (Ardrahan Club)
4 All-Star Awards 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
2 Senior All-Ireland titles 2019, 2021
AIB Provincial Club Player 2018
2 All Star Awards 2019, 2020

Galway Debut:  Senior 2012

Vice captain, Galway Senior team - 2022
Captain, Galway Senior team - 2023

Occupation: Podiatrist
Toughest opponent: Siobhan McGrath
Most memorable game: All Ireland semi final v Cork, 2019
Female sports star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Camogie player that inspired you: Brenda Keirns
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My parents
Something we may not know about you: Studied in Manchester for 3 years
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: To keep practicing and never give up!
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friendships that I've made and continuing to make!
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park, Athenry

Emma Helebert
Half back

Club: Ballindereen
Position: Defender
Camogie Honours:
4 Senior National League 2015, 2019, 2022,  2023
Purcell Cup 2018
2 Interprovincial 2016, 2018
Senior A Colleges 2015
Junior Colleges 2013
2 Senior All-Ireland titles 2019, 2021
Junior A Club title 2019
Connacht Junior A club title 2019
Galway Debut:  Senior 2016 v Tipperary (National League)

Occupation: Midwife
Toughest opponent: Anne Dalton
Most memorable game: All Ireland semi final v Cork, 2019
Female sports star you admire: Serena Williams
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny, Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family, teammates
Something we may not know about you: Enjoy yoga as downtime
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Enjoy it, work hard and cherish the friendships you make along the way
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friendships with teammates and the laughs
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park, Athenry

Ally Hesnan

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
1 Club All Star 2021 (Intermediate)
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022

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Ciara Hickey

Club: Davitts
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
1 National League title  2023
2 U14 Club titles
1 U16 Club title
1 Minor A Club title 2021
Soaring Star Award 2022
Captained Galway Minor team 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022, Senior (League v Tipperary) 2023

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Aine Keane
Most memorable game: Minor A semi final 2020
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Parents
Something we may not know about you: I can't whistle
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Never give up
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friends and the craic
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

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Dervla Higgins

Club: Athenry
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
3 Senior National League titles 2019, 2022,  2023
2 Senior All Ireland titles 2019, 2021
Soaring Star 2019
Club All Star 2022
Gael Linn 2017
Athenry Player of the Year 2018
AIT Player of the year 2019
College All Star 2019
Intermediate Club Championship and League 2017 – Athenry
Connacht Club Championship 2017
Galway Debut:  2014 Intermediate v Antrim

Occupation: Strength & Conditioner Trainer
Toughest opponent: Galway forwards
Most memorable game: 2019 All Ireland final in Croke Park
Female sports star you admire: Katie McCabe
Camogie player that inspired you: 2013 Camogie Team in general and their success that year
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Dad
Something we may not know about you:
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Listen and Learn on areas you can improve - there’s always room for improvement 
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Great unity within the tea
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

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Jennifer Hughes

Club: Carnmore
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U16 All-Ireland title Club Intermediate county title 2019
1 Soaring Star Award 2022
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
1 National League title 2023
1 Club All Star Award (Intermediate) 2019

Galway debut: Intermediate 2022 (v Laois)

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Aine Keane

Club: St.Thomas’s
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
1 U16 All-Ireland title 2018
1 All-Ireland Senior title 2021
2 Senior National League title 2022,  2023
Galway Debut: Intermediate - 2020, Senior - 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Niamh McPeake
Most memorable game: League final v Cork 2023
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Parents, teammates
Something we may not know about you: I don't drink tea or coffee
Tips for up and coming camogie stars:Work hard and listen to your peers/ management
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The environment in which we get to train in, where everyone is just trying to improve each other and the friendships I’ve made.
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

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Alannah Kelly

Club: Portumna
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
2 U16 All Ireland titles
2 Connacht School titles
1Junior B Club title
I Junior B Connacht title
1 Club All Star (Junior) 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate 2020 (v Dublin)

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Aoife Donohue
Most memorable game: 2022 county final v Craughwell
Female sports star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family and friends
Something we may not know about you: I have a stitched ear
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Practice
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Playing alongside the best
Favourite grounds to play in: Marion Park, Portumna

Interview: Coaching insights

Extended Player Profile

Laura Kelly

Club: Salthill Knocknacarra
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
Junior A Club title 2020
Connacht Junior A Club title 2020
Intermediate Club League title 2021
Connacht Intermediate Club League title 2021
2 Club All Star Awards (Intermediate) 2022 , 2021
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022 (v Cork), Senior (League) 2023

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Orla Callanan
Most memorable game: Minor A county semi final v Athenry
Female sports star you admire: Aisling Sheridan
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My parents
Something we may not know about you: Roscommon football supporter
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Work hard and always enjoy playing!
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The fun around training
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Katie Manning

Club: Mullagh
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
Connacht Senior and Junior Camogie titles (St Brigids College)
All Ireland Senior Camogie College title (St Brigids College) 2016
Club All Star 2019
U16 All-Ireland title 2018
Club Minor title
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Soaring Star Award 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022

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Orlaith McGrath

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
2 All Star Awards - 2020, 2021
2 Senior All Ireland titles - 20132021
2 Senior National League title - 2015, 2022
1 Intermediate All Ireland title - 2013
2 Minor All Ireland titles
3 Senior All Ireland Club titles - 2019, 2021, 2022
6 Senior Club Titles
Galway Debut:  Senior 2012 (Championship v Offaly)

Occupation: Teacher
Toughest opponent: Shauna Healy
Most memorable game:2022 All Ireland Club Final victory v Oulart in Croke Park
Female sports star you admire:Rhasidate Adekele
Camogie player that inspired you: Ann-Marie Hayes
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Parents and club
Something we may not know about you: Allergic to wasps
Tips for up and coming camogie stars:Do your own practice outside of a collective session. Always ensure you take enjoyment from each training session!
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team:Playing alongside players with same goal!
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park

Siobhan McGrath

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
3 Senior All Ireland Club title (2019, 2021, 2022)
6 Senior Club titles
1 Senior All Ireland title 2021
2 Senior National League title 2022, 2023
1 Minor All Ireland title
2 U16 All Ireland titles
1 Ashbourne Cup title
1 All Star Award 2021
PwC GPA Player of the month July 2021
5 Club All Star Awards - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Galway Debut:  Senior 2017  v Tipperary

Occupation: Student teacher
Toughest opponent: Shauna Healy
Most memorable game: All Ireland Club final 2022 v Oulart The Ballagh
Female sports star you admire: Serena Williams
Camogie player that inspired you: Ann-Marie Hayes and Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family and my club
Something we may not know about you:Got the nickname Bobby from my sister Ciara being unable to pronounce Siobhan!
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Practise the basic skills as much as possible
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Friendships formed and the high standards within the group
Favourite grounds to play in: New Inn

Extended Player Profile

Niamh McInerney

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
National League title  2023
Junior All Ireland School title (St Brigids College)
1 Club All Star Award 2022 (Intermediate)
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022

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Niamh McPeake

Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Forward
Camogie honours:
2 U16 All Ireland titles
2 Senior National League title 2022,  2023
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
1 Soaring Star Award 2022
2 Club All Star Awards 2018, 2022

Debut: Senior (League) 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Shauna Healy
Most memorable game: 2022 Intermediate All Ireland final
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Parents
Something we may not know about you: I play football
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Keep practicing
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friendships within the team
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Interview: Coaching Insights

Niamh Niland

Club: Clarinbridge
Position:
Camogie honours:
1 U14 All Ireland title
2 U16 All Ireland titles
1 Senior League title 2023
1 Club All Star Award 2020
1 Junior Club Championship title
1 Intermediate Club Championship
3 Schools Junior Connacht titles (Pres. Athenry)
2 Schools Senior Connacht Titles (Pres. Athenry)

Galway debut: Senior (League v Tipperary) 2023

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Roisin Black
Most memorable game: Club Intermediate County Final 2020
Female sports star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My family
Something we may not know about you: I'm a very fussy eater
Tips for up and coming camogie stars:Keep practicing and never give up
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Playing at the highest level while also having the craic with the girls!
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Ailish O'Reilly

Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
3 Senior All Ireland titles 2013, 2019, 2021
4 Senior National League titles – 2015, 2019, 2022,  2023
2 U18 All-Ireland titles – 2010 & 2012
1 U16 All-Ireland title – 2010
5 All Star Awards - 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
4 Club All Star Awards - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Junior A and Intermediate Club titles – 2013 & 2014
1 Club Senior League title 2017
Galway Camogie Clubs Dream Team award recipient 2018
Galway Debut:  Senior 2013 v Kilkenny

Occupation: Primary school teacher
Toughest opponent: Shauna Healy
Most memorable game: 2019 All Ireland Final v Kilkenny
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher, Ann-Marie Hayes
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My family
Something we may not know about you: Played basketball with Ireland at underage level
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Enjoy every moment, work hard and always be willing to improve
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team:Playing at the highest level, great friendships and memories made
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park, Thurles

Katie Anna Porter

Club: Davitts
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
U14, U16 and Minor A club championship titles
U16 B All Ireland title
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
National League Title  2023
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022, Senior 2023

Extended player profile

Olwyn Rabbitte

Club: Athenry
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
1 Senior National League title 2023
All Ireland Schools Senior A title 2022 (Presentation College)
Connacht Schools Senior title 2021/2022 (Presentation College)
Galway debut: Intermediate (Championship) 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Dervla Higgins
Most memorable game: All Ireland schools final 2022
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Niamh Kilkenny
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My dad
Something we may not know about you: I used to do Irish dancing
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Try your best and keep working hard
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friendships with teammates
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

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Sabina Rabbitte

Club: Athenry
Position: Forward

Camogie honours:
All Ireland Senior A camogie colleges title 2022
2 Senior A colleges county titles 2020, 2022
Junior A colleges county title 2020
County Feile 2016, Feile B 2015
2 Senior National League titles - 2022,  2023
1 Club All Star Award 2020

Debut: Senior 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Sarah Dervan
Most memorable game: Schools All Ireland Final
Female sports star you admire: Eilish McColgan
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My family
Something we may not know about you: Play accordion
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Work hard and believe
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: High standards and great friendships
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Fiona Ryan

Club: Ballindereen
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
Senior A schools All Ireland title 2015
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
2 Senior National League title 2022,  2023
Galway Debut:  Intermediate 2019

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: All of the Galway forwards
Most memorable game: All Ireland Intermediate final 2022
Female sports star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family
Something we may not know about you: I used to do horse riding
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Forget about mistakes made and focus on the next hall
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Friendships made and comradery within the team
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park

Extended Player Profile

Sarah Spellman

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
6 County Senior Club Championship
3 All-Ireland Club title 2019, 2021, 2022
2 Senior National League titles 2019, 2022
3 County Minor Club titles
1 Senior All-Ireland title 2021
1 Minor All-Ireland title
1 All-Ireland Senior Schools
3 County U16 Club Championship
1 U16 All-Ireland title
1 County Féile
Galway Debut:  Senior 2019 v Tipperary

Caoimhe Starr

Club: Killimor
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
All Ireland Junior A Schools title 2019 (Player of the Match)
Connacht Junior A Schools title 2018
Connacht Minor A Schools title 2017
Connacht Senior A Schools title 2019
U16 Club title 2019 (Player of the Match)
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
1 Club All Star (Intermediate) 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022

Occupation: Student
Toughest opponent: Sabina Rabbitte
Most memorable game:Winning the All Ireland Intermediate Championship final 2022
Female sports star you admire: Katie Taylor
Camogie player that inspired you: Ann-marie Hayes
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Family, teammates
Something we may not know about you: Enjoy yoga as downtime
Tips for up and coming camogie stars: Enjoy it, work hard and cherish the friendships you make along the way
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friendships with teammates and the laughs
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park, Athenry

Extended Player Profile

2023 Intermediate

Manager: Conor Dolan

Aoibheann Barry

Club: Kinvara
Position: Half forward
Camogie Honours:
Club: U12B Cup, U16A1 Cup,
Connaught B School title
Intermediate 2021 title
Represented Connaught in long puc

 

Chloe Broderick

Club: Castlegar
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honors:
All Ireland minor with Galway 2017
Purcell Cup with NUIG 2018
Minor county final 2017 with Castlegar
Intermediate league/county/Connacht final with Castlegar 2022

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To do well with the club and county
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends you make
Toughest opponent: Catríona Lee
Biggest inspiration: Family
Pre-match ritual: Double check the gear bag cause I always forget something!
Something we may not know about you: I’m a twin
Favourite grounds to play in: Castlegar or Loughrea main pitch
Female sporting star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Tips for future Galway Stars: Work hard and enjoy it

Ellen Burke

Club: Kilconieron
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
Junior B County and Connacht 2021
Minor B1 Championship 2022
All Ireland Senior A Post Primary (Presentation College Athenry) 2022

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Successful year for club and county
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting new people form different clubs
Toughest opponent: Mairead Dillon
Biggest inspiration: Family
Pre-match ritual: Pucking the ball against the house wall
Something we may not know about you: I can milk over 100 cows
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilconieron GAA Pitch
Female sporting star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Tips for future Galway Stars: Never give up

Leah Burke
Aoibhe Carr

Club: Clarenbridge
Position: Midfield/backs
Camogie Honours:
U15B Cup final 2019
1 Junior A Schools Connaught final
2 Senior A Schools Connaught finals
Senior A All Ireland Schools title, 2022

Keisa Coleman

Club: Craughwell
Position: Midfield / Half back
Camogie Honors:
All Ireland Senior Schools Champions (Pres Athenry senior captain) 2022
County A minor finalist 2022
Minor B winner 2023

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win an Intermediate All-Ireland
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Friendships made
Toughest opponent: Cork
Biggest inspiration: Family
Pre-match ritual: Get a good coffee in the morning
Something we may not know about you: I didn’t play camogie until I was 13
Favourite grounds to play in: Craughwell
Female sporting star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Tips for future Galway Stars: Keep your head up after a bad game and go again

Sinead Coleman

Club: Abbeyknockmoy

Position: Midfield / Half back
Camogie Honors:
All Ireland Senior Schools Champions (Pres Athenry senior captain) 2022
County A minor finalist 2022
Minor B winner 2023

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win an Intermediate All-Ireland
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Friendships made
Toughest opponent: Cork
Biggest inspiration: Family
Pre-match ritual: Get a good coffee in the morning
Something we may not know about you: I didn’t play camogie until I was 13
Favourite grounds to play in: Craughwell
Female sporting star you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Tips for future Galway Stars: Keep your head up after a bad game and go again

Ava Crowe

Club: Carnmore
Position: Backs/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
2018 U13A, 2019 U14A, U16A 2021,
Minor B 2021,
Senior B League 2022,
2023 Minor captain

 

Joanne Daly

Club: Sarsfields

Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
4x U16A county championships
2x U16A All Ireland championships
3x Minor A county championships
3x Senior Schools Connacht Championships
2x Junior Schools Connacht Championships
Senior Schools All Ireland
2x Senior Leagues
4x Senior County Championships
3x All Ireland Club Championships

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To have a successful year both club and county
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships you make
Toughest opponent: Cora Kenny
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Have the gear bag packed the night before
Something we may not know about you: I hate ice cream
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Female sporting star you admire: Katie Taylor
Tips for future Galway Stars: Work hard and focus on getting the basics right

Mairead Dillon
Ciara Dolan

Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honors:
2021 and 2022 Junior A Club finalists
U16 B1 Club title 2021

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win club and county championship
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Getting away from study and seeing the girls
Toughest opponent: Niamh McPeake
Biggest inspiration: Sarah Dervan
Pre-match ritual: Porridge and banana
Something we may not know about you: I used to do horse riding
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Female sporting star you admire: Katie Taylor
Tips for future Galway Stars: Keep practicing and stay in it !

Aisling Donnellan

Club: Davitts
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
U14, U16 and U18 county A titles
U14 and U16 All Irelands
2022 Intermediate All Ireland.
2022 Senior B Club title.

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Score a sideline
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The car on the way to training with the Davitts crew
Toughest opponent: Ciara Hickey
Biggest inspiration: Michael Jordan’s inspirational quotes
Pre-match ritual: Standing in front of the mirror for an hour trying to put in my contacts
Something we may not know about you: I enjoy pigeon racing
Favourite grounds to play in: Nolan Park
Female sporting star you admire: Katie Taylor
Tips for future Galway Stars:Enjoy getting to play with your friends because it’s worth more than any medal!!

Katie Donohue

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forward
Camogie Honors:
Senior A All Ireland Schools title (St.Brigids)
2016 Junior B County Title 2015
Junior A County Title 2016

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win a county title with my club
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships you make and the craic at training with the girls
Toughest opponent: Lorraine "Bob" Burke
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Always have to go to matches with my sisters
Something we may not know about you: I don’t drink tea or coffee
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilnadeema
Female sporting star you admire: Ruby Schliecher
Tips for future Galway Stars: Whatever happened in the past is in your head,whatever happens in the future is in your hands.

Pearl Finnerty

Club: Mullagh
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
All Ireland minor runners up 2019
Connacht Schools Champions 2017 and 2019.

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To win the All Ireland Intermediate final!
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships I make along the way
Toughest opponent: Rachel Monaghan
Biggest inspiration: Sarah Dervan
Pre-match ritual: Go for a walk the evening before a match
Something we may not know about you: I have won numerous football county titles
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Female sporting star you admire: Sarah Healy
Tips for future Galway Stars: Keep trying your best and try not to be too critical of yourself!

Sheila Forde

Club: Ardrahan
Position: Corner back
Camogie Honors:
2 Senior Club County titles
1 Intermediate Club County title
1 Minor All Ireland

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To improve myself as a player
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships that are made and being able to develop my camogie skills
Toughest opponent: Rebecca Hennelly
Biggest inspiration: My Dad
Pre-match ritual: Pack my gear the night before and a banana on the way to the game
Something we may not know about you: I can play the fiddle
Favourite grounds to play in: Ardrahan Old Pitch
Female sporting star you admire: Rhasidat Adeleke
Tips for future Galway Stars: The harder you work the more you will enjoy the game

Megan Gannon

Club: Abbeyknockmoy
Position: Midfield / Forwards
Camogie Honors:
Junior A and B County Title
All-Ireland Senior Schools Title
All-Ireland Intermediate Title
Junior Club All-Star

Aspirations for the 2023 season: For the team to perform well throughout the year
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: All the friends I’ve made throughout the years
Toughest opponent: Ciara Hickey
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre-match ritual: Get my gear sorted 5 minutes before I leave
Something we may not know about you: I’m able to juggle
Favourite grounds to play in: Abbeyknockmoy
Female sporting star you admire: Serena Williams
Tips for future Galway Stars: Work your hardest and enjoy yourself!

Caoimhe Hickey

Club: Davitts
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
2 U14 A county titles 2017, 2018
1 u16 A county title 2019
1 Minor county title 2021
1 Senior B county title 2022

 

Caoimhe Higgins

Club: Ardrahan
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honors:
U14 county title
U16 player of the match
U16 county title Senior league title

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win the All Ireland with school. And progress further with my senior club team In championship
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friend and memories you make
Toughest opponent: Rebecca Hennelly or Aisling Dolphin
Biggest inspiration: My grandad and Nana
Pre-match ritual: Pack my bag the night before. And scrambled egg for breakfast
Something we may not know about you: I did Tae kwon do for 8 years
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilbeacanty
Female sporting star you admire: Cora Staunton
Tips for future Galway Stars: Never give up trying to achieve even when times get tough

Niamh Horan

Club: Killimor
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U16 All Ireland 2016 & 2017
Minor All Ireland 2017
Galway Debut: Intermediate 2019

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Maressa Howley

Club: Mountbellew Moylough
Position: Back
Camogie Honors:
1 All Ireland Division One Féile Title
2 All Ireland Community Games Title's
1 Club League Title
2 Club All Stars 2020, 2021

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To enjoy the year ahead.
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting new people.
Toughest opponent: Fiona O'Brien
Biggest inspiration: My sister Maggie Howley
Pre-match ritual: Have a Fry's Chocolate Cream.
Something we may not know about you: I have represented 3 Camogie Clubs in my camogie playing career.
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Female sporting star you admire: Cora Staunton
Tips for future Galway Stars: Don't give up. It's never too late to realise your dream.

Rachel Hughes

Club: Carnmore
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honors:
County and Connaught Club Intermediate Title
u16A All Ireland Title

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Get to an All Ireland final
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends I’ve made and going training with them
Toughest opponent: Ava Crowe
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Eat a bowl of pasta beforehand
Something we may not know about you: I play music
Favourite grounds to play in: Carnmore Pitch 1
Female sporting star you admire: Sydney McLaughlin
Tips for future Galway Stars: Stay going training and enjoy it!

Réitseal Kelly

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
2 All Ireland Senior club titles
3 Senior County titles
Schools Senior All Ireland title
Minor A title
3 u16 A titles
Senior Club All Star

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Have a successful year both club and county
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships you make
Toughest opponent: Shannon Corcoran
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Go for a puck around
Something we may not know about you: I played at half time of the All Ireland hurling semi final in Croke Park in 2017
Favourite grounds to play in: New Inn New Pitch
Female sporting star you admire: Katie Taylor
Tips for future Galway Stars: Keep practicing and the hard work will pay off

Siofra Kelly

Club: Turloughmore
Position: Backs or forwards
Camogie Honours:
Club all star 2021,
Junior A league,
Minor B1 champions,
U14 champions, U13 champions 2018, U12 champions 2016 & 2017, U10 champions

Karen Kennedy
(JC)

Club: Mullagh
Position: Forward
Camogie Honors:
Underage Club & County titles
Intermediate All Ireland 2013
Club Title 2014
Senior All Ireland 2019

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Go all the way and win an All-Ireland and enjoy the process along the way
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Being part of a team and the thrill of the game
Toughest opponent: Erica Coen at club training
Biggest inspiration: Imelda Hobbins
Pre-match ritual: Get a goods nights sleep and porridge and coffee for breakfast the morning of
Something we may not know about you: I was mascot when Galway won their first Senior All Ireland Camogie title in 1996
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Female sporting star you admire: Sarah Dervan
Tips for future Galway Stars: Enjoy playing the game, make every training session and game an opportunity to make you a better player

Caroline Lawless

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Wing Back
Camogie Honors:
U16 B Club Title
Schools Senior Connaught Title

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To do well in the Intermediate Championship
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The craic with the girls at training
Toughest opponent: Ally Hesnan
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Few tunes in the car on the way to the game
Something we may not know about you: I once shattered my thumb in 6 places
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilnadeema pitch on a nice day!
Female sporting star you admire: Katie Taylor
Tips for future Galway Stars: Enjoy it!!!

Ava Lynskey
(JC)

Club: Ardrahan
Position: Centre Forward
Camogie Honors:
1x u16 All Ireland Title
1x Minor All Ireland Title
2x Senior All Ireland Titles
2x National Leagues Titles
1x Senior County Title
2x Senior League Titles
1x u16 A County Title
1x Ashbourne Cup 2022
2021 Soaring Star Award

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To win an Intermediate All Ireland
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships and memories you make along the way
Toughest opponent: Maggie Howley
Biggest inspiration: Family
Pre-match ritual: Music and coffee
Something we may not know about you: 
Favourite grounds to play in: Croke Park or Kenny Park
Female sporting star you admire: Niamh Kilkenny
Tips for future Galway Stars: Always aim to be the hardest working player on the field

Caoimhe Lynskey

Club: Ardrahan
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honors:
U16 Club County winners 2019
Senior club league 2021

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To win an Intermediate All Ireland final!
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Getting the opportunity to play and make friendships with girls from different clubs and counties
Toughest opponent: Ciara Hickey
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Coffee and a puck around 
Something we may not know about you: I’m signed with a modeling agency
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Female sporting star you admire: Aishling Thompson
Tips for future Galway Stars: Work hard and take your chances when you get them!

Kayla Madden

Club: Athenry
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Schools Connacht junior A 2021,
Schools all Ireland Senior A 2022,
Schools Connacht senior A 2023

Katie Mannion
Ciara McClearn

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Goalie
Camogie Honours:
Minor A club title 2022,
U16 A1 club 2021,
U15 A club 2019,
U14 A1 title 2018

 

Sorcha McGinley

Club: Salthill Knocknacarra
Position: Forward
Camogie Honors:
Intermediate All Star 2022
All Ireland Intermediate runners up 2021
Connacht Intermediate Championship 2021
County Intermediate League 2021
Junior A Connacht Championship 2020
Junior A County Championship 2020
Minor B County Championship 2018

Aspirations for the 2023 season: To improve and perform well with both the club and county
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships I've made through playing the sport
Toughest opponent: Emma Madden
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Wall-ball and a coffee
Something we may not know about you:I used to play inter provincial hockey
Favourite grounds to play in: The Prairie, Salthill
Female sporting star you admire: Simone Biles
Tips for future Galway Stars: To work hard on their skills and enjoy the sport

Ria McPhilbin

Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Full Back
Camogie Honors:
Club All Stars 2021, 2022

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win championship both club and county
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Surrounded by people with the same aspirations
Toughest opponent: Niamh McPeake
Biggest inspiration: Teammates
Pre-match ritual: Clean my boots the morning of a game
Something we may not know about you: I play soccer
Favourite grounds to play in: Liam Mellows, Ballyloughane
Female sporting star you admire: Niamh McPeake
Tips for future Galway Stars: Work on the constructive criticism given to you by management to make you a better player.

Léana Nic Dhonncha

Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Backs/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Club u16 county title

Clodagh O'Meara

Club: Craughwell
Position: Wing forward/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Feile Champions
Minor B

 

Chloe O'Reilly

Club: Kiltormer
Position: Corner Forward
Camogie Honors:
Club U16 and Minor county titles
2 Leinster Junior schools championships
2 Leinster Senior schools championships
2 All-Ireland U16 titles and Minor All-Ireland title with Galway

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Junior A club title
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Team spirit
Toughest opponent: Sarah Lyons
Biggest inspiration: Family
Pre-match ritual: Puck the ball off the wall before a game and a good pep talk from my dad
Something we may not know about you:I used to do horseriding
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Female sporting star you admire: Niamh Kilkenny
Tips for future Galway Stars: Have confidence in you, throw yourself into new challenges and don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone.

Aisling Rock

Club: St Colmans
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
Junior A County title 2022
Junior A Connacht title 2022
Junior B County title 2013

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win both intermediate championships with my club and county
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Being part of a team
Toughest opponent: Rachel Burke
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Pack my gear bag the night before a game
Something we may not know about you: Winning Young European Chef of the Year in 2017
Favourite grounds to play in: Gort GAA pitch
Female sporting star you admire: Therese Maher
Tips for future Galway Stars: Work hard and don't give up

Zoe Rodgers

Club: Kinvara
Position: Wing back
Camogie Honours:
U16 A1 Cup 2019 v ardrahan
Schools Junior B Connaught final 2022

Katie Scully

Club: Clarinbridge
Position: Corner back
Camogie Honours:
U15b Cup

 

Karen Somers

Club: Mountbellew Moylough
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
All Britain Champions 2019

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Winning an All Ireland Medal would be the dream
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting new people and playing at a competitive level
Toughest opponent: Aisling Donnellan
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre-match ritual: Ball wall, tan and a nice coffee in the morning
Something we may not know about you:Lived in London for 8 years
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Female sporting star you admire: Niamh Kilkenny
Tips for future Galway Stars: Grab the opportunity and enjoy it every second of it.

Niamh Spellman

Club: Kilconieron
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honors:
Junior B County Title 2021
Junior B League Title 2021
Junior A League Title 2022
Feile final 2010
Connaught schools final

Aspirations for the 2023 season: Our club to get up intermediate. For us to perform well in county.
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends you make.
Toughest opponent: Sinead Treacy
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre-match ritual: Porridge in the morning, gear always left on same arm chair in kitchen and no one else is allowed to touch it.
Something we may not know about you:I don’t like tea or coffee.
Favourite grounds to play in: Has to be kilconieron.
Female sporting star you admire: Katie Taylor
Tips for future Galway Stars: Practice and enjoy it as ya go.

2023 Minor

Manager: Aaron Fox

Abbie Massey

Club: St Thomas
Position: Wing forward
Camogie Honours:
Senior B Schools Connacht final
Kilbeacanty 7s winners 2022

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Making new friends
Toughest opponent: Saoirse Flannery
Pre match rituals: Porridge for breakfast
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park, Athenry
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win All Ireland with minor and school, regain Senior A club status 

Alannah Fahy

Club: Carnmore
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U12,13,14,15 A county titles
Minor B 2021
Senior B league 2021

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors:Meeting new people and the friendships
Toughest opponent: Haley Kenny
Pre match rituals: Pack my gear bag the night before
Biggest inspiration: Ailish O'Reilly
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park, Ballinasloe
Aspirations for the 2023 season: To have a successful season with club and county

Aoibhe Carr
JC

Club: Clarenbridge
Position: Midfield/backs
Camogie Honours:
U15B Cup final 2019
1 Junior A Schools Connaught final
2 Senior A Schools Connaught finals
Senior A All Ireland Schools title, 2022

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors:Being involved in a professional set up , learning from others and having fun at training with teammates and management
Toughest opponent: Niamh McInerney
Pre match rituals: Drink lots of water
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park, Ballinasloe
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win an All Ireland Schools Senior A final, Win an All Ireland Minor A final with Galway minors and progress with club to get up to Senior A

Aoibhe Joyce

Club: Salthill/Knocknacarra
Position: Half back
Camogie Honours:
Intermediate Club All Star, 2021
Intermediate League and Connacht Championship

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors:Getting to play with a great bunch of girls and challenging myself
Toughest opponent: Niamh McInerney
Pre match rituals:10 mins of wall ball and a pep talk from my parents.
Biggest inspiration: My teammates
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park, Ballinasloe
Aspirations for the 2023 season:To win the Minor All Ireland with Galway

Aoibheann Barry

Club: Kinvara
Position: Half forward
Camogie Honours:
Club: U12B Cup, U16A1 Cup,
Connaught B School title
Intermediate 2021 title
Represented Connaught in long puc

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors:The intensity and standards to be met
Toughest opponent: Elaine Burke (her experienced tricks are unmatched!)
Pre match rituals:Brush my teeth before I get into the car
Biggest inspiration: My mother
Favourite grounds to play in: Kinvara Old Pitch
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Club Minor A, to win the All Ireland with the girls and to compete harder in senior with the club

Aoife Collins

Club: Carnmore
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U12, U13, U14, U16 A county titles,
Senior B league 2022,
Minor B 2021

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Making friends from different clubs
Toughest opponent: Rachel Hughes
Pre match rituals: Good breakfast
Biggest inspiration: Aoife Donohue
Favourite grounds to play in: Carnmore First Pitch
Aspirations for the 2023 season:Win Minor A club and win Minor All Ireland with Galway

Ava Crowe
JC

Club: Carnmore
Position: Backs/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
2018 U13A, 2019 U14A, U16A 2021,
Minor B 2021,
Senior B League 2022,
2023 Minor captain

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors:The friends you make from different clubs
Toughest opponent: Ciara Hickey
Pre match rituals:Cup of tea before the game
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite grounds to play in: Carnmore / Loughrea
Aspirations for the 2023 season:To win a Minor title with county and my club

Ava Killian

Club: Carnmore
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
U13, U14 and U16 county titles
Minor B 2021
Senior B League 2022

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors:The friendships
Toughest opponent: Alannah Fahy
Pre match rituals: Breakfast with Dad and pucking against wall
Biggest inspiration: Dad
Favourite grounds to play in: Carnmore
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win club and county minor

Caoimhe Hickey

Club: Davitts
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
2 U14 A county titles 2017, 2018
1 u16 A county title 2019
1 Minor county title 2021
1 Senior B county title 2022

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Friendships I've made
Toughest opponent: Aisling Donnellan
Pre match rituals: Listen to Music in the Car
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite grounds to play in:  St Brendan's Park, Loughrea
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win a All-Ireland Minor Medal

Caoimhe Kelly

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
U14 A county title,
Féile A title,
U15 A title,
2 U16 A county titles,
School Senior All Ireland title,
Senior League title,
Senior county title,
Senior All Ireland club title

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The friendships made
Toughest opponent: Alison Greaney
Pre match rituals: Go for puck around
Biggest inspiration: Parents
Favourite grounds to play in:  New Inn new pitch
Aspirations for the 2023 season: To have a successful year with Sarsfields and Galway

Ciara McClearn

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Goalie
Camogie Honours:
Minor A club title 2022,
U16 A1 club 2021,
U15 A club 2019,
U14 A1 title 2018

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The friends I have made and being able to play at the highest level
Toughest opponent: NIamh McInerney
Pre match rituals: Puck around, cuppa tea and nanny’s holy water
Biggest inspiration: My grandad
Favourite grounds to play in: Loughrea or Ballinasloe
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win an All-Ireland with Galway, Get shamrocks camogie to a senior club

Ciara McGrath

Club: Sarsfields
Position: Midfield / half forward
Camogie Honours:
U14 A county championship
U15 A Feile
U15 A county championship
2 u16 A county championships
Senior county championship
All Ireland Club championship
Senior league
Senior schools All Ireland

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The high standards within the group and the friendships made
Toughest opponent: Laoise McGrath
Pre match rituals: Go for a coffee
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite grounds to play in: New Inn (new pitch)
Aspirations for the 2023 season:To have a successful year with both club and county

Clare Glynn

Club: Skehana/Menlough
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
Schools Connacht Final

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The friendships made with the girls
Toughest opponent: Kinvara
Pre match rituals: Have gear packed and listen to music
Biggest inspiration: Niamh Kilkenny
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: To improve as a player and get on well in the championship

Clodagh O'Meara

Club: Craughwell
Position: Wing forward/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Feile Champions
Minor B

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Tough training, friends & dog box
Toughest opponent: Kayla Madden
Pre match rituals: Tan night before and coffee on the way
Biggest inspiration: Aoife Donohue
Favourite grounds to play in: Tynagh
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win Minor A with club

Emma Joyce

Club: Abbeyknockmoy
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
2018 all Ireland Féile shield,
2022 all Ireland schools

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Chatting with new girls
Toughest opponent: Sinead Coleman
Pre match rituals: Tan and pack gear bag the night before
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Do well in all sports competitions

Eva Doyle

Club: Kilconieron
Position: Wing back
Camogie Honours:
Minor B1 Championship,
Junior B league 2022,
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The new friendships I’ve made and improving myself as a player
Toughest opponent: Modge Dillon
Pre match rituals: Good meal and hydrate
Biggest inspiration: My dad
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilconieron
Aspirations for the 2023 season:Win the All Ireland and Junior A

Grace Leen

Club: Craughwell
Position: Wing back
Camogie Honours:
U15 Club Champions
Senior schools All Ireland 2022
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Getting to play against the best from other counties and representing Galway
Toughest opponent: Ciara Hickey
Pre match rituals: Bowl of porridge and cup of coffee for breakfast
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite grounds to play in: Tynagh
Aspirations for the 2023 season:Win county minor championship. Win senior schools All Ireland. Win Minor A Club

Helena Tarpey

Club: Ardrahan
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
Senior league 2021 title,
U16 B club title,
U14 Féile B All-Ireland title,
U14 club title
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Making friends from around the county, opportunity to get All-Ireland county medal
Toughest opponent: Ava Crowe
Pre match rituals: Listen to music and puck around outside
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite grounds to play in: Ardrahan (Bottom pitch)
Aspirations for the 2023 season:To have a successful year with county and club

Isabel Fleet

Club: Átha an Rí
Position: Midfield/Wing forward
Camogie Honours:
2019 Minor Connacht College Championship,
U13B Championship 2019
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Experience of playing at an intercounty level
Toughest opponent: Katie Scully
Pre match rituals: Visualisation, tan and coffee
Biggest inspiration: Mum and Dad
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Galway Minor All-Ireland and to always progress

Kacey Coleman

Club: Craughwell
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
Club Minor B Final
School All-Ireland Final
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Talking to different people, learning new things
Toughest opponent: Caoimhe Kelly
Pre match rituals: Chewing gum, coffee in morning
Biggest inspiration: My nana
Favourite grounds to play in: Gilligan Pitch, Craughwell
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win All Ireland with both county and school. Do good in Senior for club

Katie Burke

Club: Kilconieron
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
Schools Senior A All-Ireland,
Schools senior and junior Connacht final,
Minor B1 championship
Junior B league
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Meeting new people around the county
Toughest opponent: Sinéad Treacy
Pre match rituals: A good nights sleep and fresh air in the morning 
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilconieron
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win the Junior A championship and win an All Ireland

Katie Scully

Club: Clarinbridge
Position: Corner back
Camogie Honours:
U15b Cup

Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors:The high standards set within the group and the Friendships made
Toughest opponent: Niamh Niland
Pre match rituals: A good night's sleep
Biggest inspiration: My teammates
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park, Ballinasloe
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win the All Ireland Minor Championship with Galway and progress with Club

Kayla Earner

Club: Eyrecourt
Position: Backs/Forwards
Camogie Honours:
2022 Minor B 12 a-side
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Playing with girls i’ve known up along the year and new friendships
Toughest opponent:Léana McDonagh
Pre match rituals: Few pucks before I leave the house and music
Biggest inspiration: Katie Taylor
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: To win an All-Ireland with this team.

Kayla Madden

Club: Athenry
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Schools Connacht junior A 2021,
Schools all Ireland Senior A 2022,
Schools Connacht senior A 2023
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The high standards and the bond we have
Toughest opponent: Sabina Rabbitte
Pre match rituals: Fake tan
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite grounds to play in:Thurles GAA grounds
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win the All Ireland

Leah Moran

Club: Abbeyknockmoy
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
All Ireland Schools final 2022
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Playing against the best
Toughest opponent: Caoimhe Kelly
Pre match rituals: 5 P’s - Prior Preparation Promotes Positive Performance
Biggest inspiration: Henderson
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win

Leah Murphy

Club: Mountbellew/Moylough
Position: Midfield/Forward
Camogie Honours:
U14/15/16 club county titles
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The friendships made and the enjoyment out of training
Toughest opponent: Niamh Healy
Pre match rituals: Bowl of weetabix the morning of a game
Biggest inspiration: Niamh Kilkenny
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: To be successful with both club and county

Leah O'Halloran

Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U14/U16 A1 Club County Champions,
U15/Minor A Club County Champions
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Meeting and playing camogie with new people
Toughest opponent: Laoise McGrath
Pre match rituals: Listen to music and have a puck around
Biggest inspiration: Tony Kelly
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win a Minor County All Ireland

Léana Nic Dhonncha

Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Backs/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Club u16 county title
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The fun we have as a group
Toughest opponent: Ciara Grealish
Pre match rituals: Puck the ball against the wall before we leave for the match
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite grounds to play in: Liam Mellows
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win the All-Ireland and club county title

Mia Flannery

Club: Eyrecourt
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
2022 Club Minor B 12 a-side
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The experience of playing for my county, new people i have met
Toughest opponent: Ava Crowe
Pre match rituals: Listening to Music
Biggest inspiration: Katie McCabe
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: All Ireland medal

Michelle Gately

Club: Kiltormer
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
Connacht Junior schools title 2021,
Junior schools All Ireland runners-up 21/22,
Connacht Senior schools title 2022,
Senior schools All Ireland finalists 22/23 with Ardscoil Mhuire.
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Getting the opportunity to train and play camogie at a high standard and the friendships I’ve made with my teammates.
Toughest opponent: Leah Campbell
Pre match rituals: Have my gear ready the night before and listen to music.
Biggest inspiration: My mam
Favourite grounds to play in: Clontuskert
Aspirations for the 2023 season: To win an All Ireland and to win Junior A with Kiltormer!

Moya Loftus

Club: Skehana Menlough
Position: Full/Centre back
Camogie Honours:
U16 All Ireland semi final,
Senior camogie schools final 2021,
Féile club winners,
U14, U16 club county titles
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Representing your club and having the craic
Toughest opponent: Any of the Galway forwards!
Pre match rituals: Pack gearbag night before, porridge the morning of the match, bless hurls in holy water
Biggest inspiration: Therese Maher
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season:Win an All lreland with Galway and club county final

Sinead McManus

Club: Pearses
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Schools Connacht Schools finals
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: All the friends I’ve made and learning new things
Toughest opponent: Jacqueline Glynn
Pre match rituals: Pack my gear bag and foam roll
Biggest inspiration:Sharon Glynn and Niamh Kilkenny
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win the Minor All Ireland and progress in club

Siobhan Carr

Club: Clarinbridge
Position: Anywhere in forwards
Camogie Honours:
U15 B Cup
Schools: 2 Junior A Connaught finals and 1 Junior A All Ireland runners up
Schools: 2 Senior A Connaught finals and 1 Senior A All Ireland title
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Training with such a high quality team and the Craic we have at training
Toughest opponent: Aoibhe Carr
Pre match rituals: Pack my bag and sip on water
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season:Win both schools and county all Ireland’s and to be promoted to senior a clubs

Siobhan Mullins

Club: St Thomas
Position: Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
Kilbeacanty 7’s Title 2022,
School Junior A Connaught Title,
School Senior B Connacht Title
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Getting the chance to represent my County and the friends I have made
Toughest opponent: Therese Marie Murray
Pre match rituals: Puck the ball against the wall before I leave the house
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite grounds to play in: Kilbeacanty
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win the All-Ireland with my County and School, Senior promotion with my Club

Siofra Kelly

Club: Turloughmore
Position: Backs or forwards
Camogie Honours:
Club all star 2021,
Junior A league,
Minor B1 champions,
U14 champions, U13 champions 2018, U12 champions 2016 & 2017, U10 champions
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: The friendships you make, the craic we have and the experiences of it all
Toughest opponent: Ava Crowe
Pre match rituals: Layer of tan and pack gear bag night before
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite grounds to play in: Turloughmore pitch
Aspirations for the 2023 season:Win the All Ireland with county and do well with club

Sophie Flynn

Club: Kiltormer
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
Junior and Senior Schools Connaught titles
Junior Club All star 2022,
Schools junior player of the year 2022
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: How lovely the girls and management are and how well we get along together !
Toughest opponent: Caoimhe Kilkenny in trainings
Pre match rituals: I always get my gear ready the night before!
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite grounds to play in: Duggan Park
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Get to the All-Ireland Final for schools and with Galway and to do well in club

Therese Marie Murray

Club: Pearses
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U14 U15, U16 club titles.
Captained Galway u16A team in 2022
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Having the banter with everyone and being pushed to my highest potential
Toughest opponent: Grainne O'Neill
Pre match rituals: Eat a cliff bar hour before game and tan the night before
Biggest inspiration: Sharon Glynn & Niamh Kilkenny
Favourite grounds to play in: Gort
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Win an All-Ireland with Galway minors and win intermediate club final with Pearses

Zoe Rodgers

Club: Kinvara
Position: Wing back
Camogie Honours:
U16 A1 Cup 2019 v ardrahan
Schools Junior B Connaught final 2022
Favourite thing about being involved with the Galway Minors: Having the chance to play in such a high level
Toughest opponent: Aoibheann Barry
Pre match rituals: My dad tapes my boots
Biggest inspiration: Aoife Donohue
Favourite grounds to play in: Kinvara old pitch
Aspirations for the 2023 season: Club Minor A, Minor All Ireland, play to the best of my ability

U16

Manager: Johnny Kane

Emma Barrett

Club: Pearses
Camogie Honours:
U14 Club Camogie x 2
U15 Club Camogie
U16 Club Camogie

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends you make and the competitiveness
Pre match rituals: Pack gear bag night before
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Niamh Kilkenny
Toughest opponent: Emma Kennedy
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Sharon Glynn
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Stay practising and enjoy yourselves
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win the All Ireland

Leah Behan

Club: Davitts

Camogie Honours:
Junior schools All Ireland 2023. 
Under 15 A1 club

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie:Making new friends and improving my skill set
Pre match rituals: Lecture from dad
Biggest inspiration: My grandad
Female sports star that you admire: Cora Staunton
Toughest opponent: Cara O'Brien
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Ciara Hickey
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Improve your fitness and speed
Aspirations for the season ahead:To have a successful year with club and county

Clodagh Burke

Club: Athenry

Camogie Honours:
u15 A féile  
u15 A county championship

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie:Making friends and having the craic
Pre match rituals:Go for a puck around
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Dervla Higgins
Toughest opponent: Kerri O'Driscoll
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Therese Maher
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Keep practicing 
Aspirations for the season ahead:To have a successful year with Athenry and Galway

Roisin Cahill

Club: Ardrahan

Camogie Honours:
Schools Junior A Connaught championship,
u11 division 1 county championship,
u13 A1 county championship

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Making new friends and keeping fit
Pre match rituals: Hit a ball against the wall
Biggest inspiration: My older sister
Female sports star that you admire: Shauna Healy
Toughest opponent: Rebecca Gardiner
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Aoife Lynskey
What advise would you give to younger camogie players:Keep practicing at home and listen to your trainers
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win an All Ireland medal

Roisin Casey

Club: Castlegar

Camogie Honours:
Galway Junior A Schools Final 2023
Minor B1 Final 2022
Féile B Final 2021

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships I have made and the competition
Pre match rituals: Have a puck around and listen to music going in the car
Biggest inspiration: My family
Female sports star that you admire: Rachel Blackmore
Toughest opponent: Julia Scott
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Aoife Donohue
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Listen to your coaches and work hard
Aspirations for the season ahead:Have a successful u16 club and county championship

Amanda Conway

Club: Athenry

Camogie Honours:
U14 A shield county title
U15 A Féile county title
U15 A county title

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie:Challenging myself and making friends
Pre match rituals: Have a quick puck around and eat an orange
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Vikki Wall
Toughest opponent: Emily Dillon
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Therese Maher
What advise would you give to younger camogie players:To get outside and practice everyday
Aspirations for the season ahead:To have a successful season with my club and county

Caoilin Corban

Club: Kilconieron

Camogie Honours:
Minor B Schools Final
Connacht b Junior Schools final
All Ireland Junior C Final
U14 B

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting new people from the different clubs
Pre match rituals: Going to bed early
Biggest inspiration: My friends and family
Female sports star that you admire: Sarah Dervan
Toughest opponent: Mary Brigid Cosgrove
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Sarah Dervan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Try your hardest and enjoy it
Aspirations for the season ahead: Be successful in club and county

Mary Brigid Cosgrove

Club: Sarsfields

Camogie Honours:
Feile A title
U13 A, U14 A, U15 A, U16 A titles

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Training, Matches and the friendships made.
Pre match rituals: Coffee and a puck around before the match.
Biggest inspiration: My family
Female sports star that you admire: Niamh McGrath
Toughest opponent: Laoise McGrath
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Therese Maher
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: To never give up
Aspirations for the season ahead: To have a successful year with Club and County.

Emma Deely

Club: Clarinbridge

Camogie Honours:
Galway A1 Féile 2022

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: I enjoy the challenge of learning new skills, meeting new people and working on my fitness
Pre match rituals: Drink water and have a good pre-match meal
Biggest inspiration: My family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie McCabe
Toughest opponent: Muireann Leen
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Shauna Healy
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Perseverance and never give up
Aspirations for the season ahead: To do well with my club and win the All Ireland U16 with my county

Emily Dillon

Club: Sarsfields

Camogie Honours:
Under 14 A county final
Under 15 A county final
Under 15 A feile
2 Under 16 A county finals

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Getting the opportunity to play with club and county and getting to make new friends.
Pre match rituals: Going out for a puck
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Laoise McGrath
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Orlaith McGrath
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Never give up and keep practicing
Aspirations for the season ahead: To have a successful year with club and county

Caoimhe E Fahey

Club: St Colmans

Camogie Honours:
U14 A County Championship
Schools Connaught Final

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Making friends.
Pre match rituals: Puck around beforehand
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Sarah Nolan
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Heather Cooney
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Keep practising and enjoy it
Aspirations for the season ahead: Have a successful year with camogie

Caoimhe S Fahey

Club: St Colmans

Camogie Honours:
Under 14 A county final
Under 15 A county final
Under 15 A feile
2 Under 16 A county finals

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Playing matches
Pre match rituals: Listening to dads playlist in the car on way to matches
Biggest inspiration: Dad
Female sports star that you admire: Aoife Donohue
Toughest opponent: Caoimhe E Fahey - no getting away from her on the field
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Aoife Donohue - shows that us smaller players can compete at the top
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Train hard, play hard
Aspirations for the season ahead: Develop with the county squad and push on with St Colmans U16, minor and junior teams

Alannah Farrell

Club: Craughwell

Camogie Honours:
U12 B cup 2018, U12 A shield 2019
U13 Cup 2019
U14 Cup 2019, U14 B shield 2021
U15 B Cup 2022, U15 Féile Cup 2022
U16 Shield 2021

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships you make and the enjoyment of playing camogie
Pre match rituals: Listen to music,go for a puck around outside
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Aoife Donohue
Toughest opponent: Aoife O'Meara
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Niamh Kilkenny
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practice outside of training and to make sure you enjoy it
Aspirations for the season ahead: To win All-Ireland with Galway and to win U-16s with Craughwell

Katie Flaherty

Club: St Colmans

Camogie Honours:
U14A, Feile U15, Minor school Connacht
Junior and senior Connacht winners
Senior All Ireland school finalists
U15 Galway winners All Ireland series

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Friendships, training and challenging myself
Pre match rituals: Tan the night before and tea in the morning
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Anna Geary
Toughest opponent: Rebecca Gardiner
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Heather Cooney
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Keep going to training and try your best.
Aspirations for the season ahead: Do well in club and county

Aoife Flynn

Club: Abbeyknockmoy

Camogie Honours:
Minor player of the year 2022 (HRC)
U13/14/15 League & Championship titles

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting new people, playing in different pitches
Pre match rituals: Gear ready the night before
Biggest inspiration: Rachel Blackmore
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Clodagh Lee
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Sarah Dervan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Enjoy and keep practicing
Aspirations for the season ahead: Do well in club and county

Rebecca Gardiner

Club: Ardrahan

Camogie Honours:
Schools Junior A Connacht final
Schools Senior B Connacht final
Schools Minor A
U14 Féile B All Ireland
U9 A, U11 A, U12 A, U14 A1, U15 A1 county titles
U15 All Ireland

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The competitiveness and the friends you make
Pre match rituals: Puck around with my sister
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Amanda Conway
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Niamh McGrath
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Make sure to have fun
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win an All Ireland with U16 and be successful with club

Danielle Grealish

Club: Liam Mellows

Camogie Honours:
Féile 2022 title

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Going training with friends
Pre match rituals: Cup of coffee
Biggest inspiration: My family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Kate O'Grady
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Caitriona Cormican
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practice hitting off your weak side
Aspirations for the season ahead: Have a successful year with club and county

Leah Horan

Club: Killimor

Camogie Honours:
U13 B County championship
U14 A1 final,
U15 Féile, U15 A Shield
U16 B1 County championship

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The craic with the other players
Pre match rituals: A good cup of tea and a banana
Biggest inspiration: Grandad Horan
Female sports star that you admire: Sarah Dervan
Toughest opponent: My brother
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Ann-Marie Starr
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Never stop trying
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win a County final with my club Killimor and win an All Ireland final with Galway.

Aoife Jordan

Club: Skehana Menlough

Camogie Honours:
U15 Feile 2023
U15 A1 County title

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting new people
Pre match rituals: A good night's sleep
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Emma Barrett
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Sarah Dervan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Keep practicing
Aspirations for the season ahead: To have a successful year with club and county

Ruth Kilkenny

Club: Kiltormer

Camogie Honours:
Leinster, All Ireland and DCU schools 7 aside
U16, U15 County All Ireland blitz
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting up with the girls
Pre match rituals: Deep heat
Biggest inspiration: My family
Female sports star that you admire: Heather Payne
Toughest opponent: Ellen Hanlon
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Sarah Dervan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Enjoy it and practice
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win u16 county all Ireland, win club minor and u16

Tarron Kilkenny

Club: Athenry

Camogie Honours:
U13 A1,
U15 A
U15 Féile
What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The buzz and the challenge of marking different players
Pre match rituals: Listen to music and puck the ball against the wall
Biggest inspiration: My sister
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Caoimhe Kelly
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Shauna Healy
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: To get stuck in and enjoy it
Aspirations for the season ahead: To do well with club and county

Emily Lawless

Club: Shamrocks

Camogie Honours:
U14 A1 county championship
2 U16 A1 county championship
1 minor A county championship
1 U15 All Ireland championship
1 schools All Ireland Junior championship

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends made
Pre match rituals: Put deep heat on
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Amy Morgan
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Aoife Donohue
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Keep practicing
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win something with club and county

Katie Lawless

Club: Portumna

Camogie Honours:
U16 B cup
U15 b cup
u15 All Ireland blitz

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends you make. Winning with your friends
Pre match rituals: Puck around before getting in the car
Biggest inspiration: Imelda Hobbins
Female sports star that you admire: Niamh Kilkenny
Toughest opponent: Niamh Costello
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Veronica Curtin
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practice striking left and right every day
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win the u16 all ireland, win out junior A and have a good year with the club

Eva McGlynn

Club: Athenry

Camogie Honours:
U15A Championship - 2022
U15A Feile - 2022

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships I have made
Pre match rituals: Good nights sleep and a puck around before match
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Ellen Keane
Toughest opponent: Tarron Kilkenny
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Aoife Donohue
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Stay practicing
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win All Ireland U16 & Club U16 Championship

Laoise McGrath (C)

Club: Sarsfields

Camogie Honours:
U13 A county championship
u14 A county championship
u15 A county championship, u15 A feile
2 u16 A county championships
Senior Schools All Ireland.

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Friendships made, the training with your friends
Pre match rituals: Go for a coffee
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie McCabe
Toughest opponent: Ciara McGrath
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Lorraine Bray
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Always try to practice yourself outside of training
Aspirations for the season ahead: To have a successful year with both club and county.

Amy Morgan

Club: Shamrocks

Camogie Honours:
Club U14A1
U15 All Ireland
Club U16 A 2022
Club Minor A 2023
St Rapheals Junior B All Ireland

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends I have made throughout the years
Pre match rituals: Walk my dog
Biggest inspiration: My family
Female sports star that you admire: Sarah Dervan
Toughest opponent: Emily Lawless
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Sarah Dervan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Leave it on the field
Aspirations for the season ahead: To win something with the team and enjoy it

Allison Morrissey

Club: Kilconieron

Camogie Honours:
Minor B1 2022
School Junior All-Ireland 2022

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The people you meet throughout the years
Pre match rituals: Soaked with holy water
Biggest inspiration: Martina Harkin
Female sports star that you admire: Cora Staunton
Toughest opponent: Emily Lawless
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Gemma O'Connor
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Stick at it and mind yourself
Aspirations for the season ahead: Kilconieron for Intermediate and an All-Ireland with the u16s

Katie Murray

Club: Kilconieron

Camogie Honours:
Junior B Connacht title
Junior C All Ireland finals
Schools All Ireland 2021

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends I make
Pre match rituals: Bottle of lucozade and a square's bar
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Serena Williams
Toughest opponent: Aoife Scarry
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Niamh Kilkenny
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practice whenever you get a chance and enjoy yourself 
Aspirations for the season ahead: Do well with both club and county 

Maeve Ní Lionsigh

Club: Turloughmore

Camogie Honours:
U15 and U16 County titles

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting new people and improving skills
Pre match rituals: Go for puck around
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Maeve Meehan
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Anna Geary
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Work hard and practice
Aspirations for the season ahead: Have a successful year with Turloughmore and Galway

Sarah Nolan

Club: St Colmans

Camogie Honours:
U14 A County Champions
Schools Junior Connacht Champions
Galway County U15

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Making new friends
Pre match rituals: Lucozade sport and fake tan
Biggest inspiration: Sarah Healy
Female sports star that you admire: Sarah Healy
Toughest opponent: Katie Lawless
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Sarah Healy
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Never give up
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win u16 with club and county

Emily Noone

Club: Kiltullagh Killimordaly

Camogie Honours:
U13 B championship

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Being part of a team
Pre match rituals: Puck around before I leave
Biggest inspiration: Anna Geary
Female sports star that you admire: Sarah Dervan
Toughest opponent: Hazel Power
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Lorraine Ryan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practise
Aspirations for the season ahead: Be part of a winning u16 county team

Cara O'Brien

Club: Davitts

Camogie Honours:
U14 A club final
U15 All Ireland

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Meeting friends and having a laugh
Pre match rituals: Play pass with my brother
Biggest inspiration: My dad
Female sports star that you admire: Aisling Thompson
Toughest opponent: Ciara Hickey
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Carrie Dolan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practice and have fun
Aspirations for the season ahead: Be successful with club and county

Kerri O'Driscoll (VC)

Club: Athenry

Camogie Honours:
U15 A cup
U13 A1 cup
U15 Féile

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends you make through it
Pre match rituals: Have a smoothie and throw on some tan
Biggest inspiration: My dad
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Laoise McGrath
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Therese Maher
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Only play it if you love to play it and just enjoy it
Aspirations for the season ahead: To do well with club and county

Aoife O'Meara

Club: Craughwell

Camogie Honours:
U15 B Feile and Cup
Junior All Ireland in school
All Ireland u15 with Galway

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Making friends and the fitness
Pre match rituals: Puck off the walls
Biggest inspiration: My dad
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Emily Lawless
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Niamh Kilkenny
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practice on both sides
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win the All Ireland

Ciara Power

Club: Ahascragh Caltra

Camogie Honours:
Connaught Junior Schools title 2021
Junior Schools All Ireland Runner up 2021/22
Connaught Senior schools title 2022
Senior School's All Ireland Runners up 2022/23 with Ard Scoil Mhuire.
U14, U15 and U16 Club County titles.

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Making new friends
Pre match rituals: Packing my bag the night before
Biggest inspiration: My family
Female sports star that you admire: Beibhinn Parsons
Toughest opponent: Aoibheann Fitzpatrick
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Molly Mulryan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Practice, practice, practice
Aspirations for the season ahead: To do well with club and county

Mia Rodgers

Club: Kinvara

Camogie Honours:
U14 A1 cup
U16A shield
Connacht Schools Junior B

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships formed and getting to play at a high standard
Pre match rituals: Puck a ball with my sister
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Simone Biles
Toughest opponent: Laura Gately
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Orlaith McGrath
What advise would you give to younger camogie players:Listen to your coaches and try your best always
Aspirations for the season ahead: To play to the best of my abilities

Eva Ruane

Club: Béal Átha na Slua

Camogie Honours:
U14 County final

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Learning new skills and meeting new people
Pre match rituals: Pack bag the night before
Biggest inspiration: Aaron Gillane
Female sports star that you admire: Aoife Donohue
Toughest opponent: Keisha Manning
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Niamh Kilkenny
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Keep learning new skills
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win an u16 county final with club and All Ireland with Galway

Evie Ryan

Club: Clarinbridge

Camogie Honours:
2022 Féile
Minor schools final 2022
u15 All Ireland

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: Playing with my friends and having hard training sessions
Pre match rituals: Pep talk from mom and dad and listen to music
Biggest inspiration: My dad
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Leah Behan
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Carrie Dolan
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Train hard and enjoy it
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win the All Ireland with this team and win the club county final

Aoife Scarry

Club: Pearses

Camogie Honours:
u14 and u16 county titles

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friends you make along the way and playing with my club
Pre match rituals: Eat a good breakfast
Biggest inspiration: The senior galway camogie team
Female sports star that you admire: Niamh Kilkenny
Toughest opponent: Katie Murray
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Niamh Kilkenny
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Stay at it, you make so many friendships playing camogie
Aspirations for the season ahead: Win titles with Galway and Pearses camogie

Grace Tarpey

Club: Oranmore Maree

Camogie Honours:
U13 B County final 2020
Schools Minor final 2022
Munster final 2022
All Ireland Final 2022

What do you enjoy the most about playing camogie: The friendships made and winning
Pre match rituals: Eat a good breakfast
Biggest inspiration: Family
Female sports star that you admire: Katie Taylor
Toughest opponent: Tackling drills in training against Allison Morrisey
Camogie idol that you looked up too: Niamh Hanniffy
What advise would you give to younger camogie players: Work hard and stick at it
Aspirations for the season ahead: Have a successful year with both club and county