- 2024 Galway Senior Panel
- 2024 Galway Intermediate Panel
- 2024 Galway Minor Panel
- 2024 Galway U16 Panel
- 2024 Fixtures – Senior, Intermediate, Minor & U16
2024 Senior
Manager: Cathal Murray
Club: Kinvara
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
U16A1 Cup, Connaught B School title Intermediate 2021 title
Represented Connaught in long puc.
Minor A 2023.
Ashbourne cup 2024.
Galway debut: Intermediate 2023
Pre match ritual: Pasta and chicken or eggs and bagels. Cup of tea
Toughest Opponent: Rachel Walsh
Best to train with: Sarah Lyons
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kinvara Old Pitch
Something we may not know about you: I love swimming
Biggest inspiration: My mother
Favourite camogie memory: Winning Minor A in 2023
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Nobody is going to do it for you and be able to strike off both sides the same.
Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 Club Intermediate Title
1 Senior All-Ireland title 2021
2 Senior National League title 2022, 2023
3 Club All Stars 2021, 2022, 2023
1 All Star 2023
Galway debut: 2017
Pre match ritual: The same breakfast
Toughest Opponent: Ailish O'Reilly
Best to train with: Aoife Donohue
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: From a family of 10
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite camogie memory: Winning club Intermediate title
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Train as hard as you can and enjoy it!
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
2 Senior National League titles 2023 & 2024
1 Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
2 Senior Club All Ireland titles 2021, 2022
4 Senior Club County titles 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
1 Senior School All-Ireland 2021/22 (Player of the match)
2 Minor A club titles
2 U16 A Club titles
Galway Debut: Intermediate 2022
Pre match ritual: Put on tan and go for bit of a puck day before
Toughest Opponent: Dervla Higgins
Best to train with: Roisin Black
Favourite GAA Grounds: New Inn New Pitch
Something we may not know about you: I'm a fussy eater
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite camogie memory: Club and school All Ireland 2021
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Keep practicing and pushing yourself
Club: Carnmore
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
Club U13A (2018), U14A (2019), U16A (2021)
Minor B 2021
Senior B League 2022
2023 Minor captain
Electric Ireland minor all star 2023,
Minor All Ireland runner up 2022 ,
Galway Debut: Senior: League 2024 (v Clare)
Pre match ritual: Cup of tea before I leave the house
Toughest Opponent: Cork
Best to train with: Aoibheann Barry
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: My only All Ireland medal is a football one
Biggest inspiration: Lorraine Ryan
Favourite camogie memory: Féile All Ireland weekend 2019 & Minor All Ireland semi final vs Kilkenny 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Practice as much as you can and believe in yourself
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
5x Senior County Championships
3x All Ireland Club Championships
Purcell Cup 2024
Galway debut: Intermediate 2023
Pre match ritual: A good coffee beforehand
Toughest Opponent: Katie Donohue
Best to train with: Ria McPhilbin
Favourite GAA Grounds: Duggan Park
Something we may not know about you: I’m a part-time chef
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite camogie memory: All Ireland Club Final 2021
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Enjoy yourself and always aim to work hard
Club: Kilconieron
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
2 All Ireland U16 A title 2015, 2016
All Ireland Minor title 2017
2 All-Ireland Senior title 2019, 2021
2 Club All Stars (2021, 2023)
Galway debut: Intermediate 2019, Senior 2024
Pre match ritual: Get a coffee
Toughest Opponent: Roisin Black
Best to train with: Niamh Hanniffy
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you:Everyone calls me modge
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the Junior B county and Connacht title with my club in 2021
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Enjoy training and always try your best!
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
3 Club All Stars - 2023 (Senior B), 2020 (Intermediate), 2018 (Junior)
Intermediate Club Championship 2020
Galway Debut: 2017
Occupation: Child 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 can 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
Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Wing forward
Camogie Honours:
Junior A County & Connacht title 2023
Club All Star (Junior) 2023
U16 B1 Club title 2021
Galway Debut: Intermediate 2024
Pre match ritual: Pesto pasta
Toughest Opponent: Ria McPhilbin
Best to train with: Ava Lynskey
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: Used to do gymnastics
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the county final (2023) with my club
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Never skip training
Club: Mullagh
Position: Midfield/Forward
Camogie Honours:
4 Senior National League 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
Purcell Cup 2018
4 All Star Awards 2016, 2017, 2019, 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
Pre match ritual: Pancakes and coffee
Toughest Opponent: Niamh Kilkenny
Best to train with: Ailish O'Reilly (never complains)
Favourite GAA Grounds: Croke Park
Something we may not know about you:
Biggest inspiration: Sinead Cahalan
Favourite camogie memory: Senior All Ireland final 2021
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Work hard & enjoy playing
Club: Mullagh
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
1 County U14 Féile 2008
2 County Minor A 2008 & 2009
1 U16 All-Ireland title 2010
1 Connacht Inter- Provincial schools title 2013
4 Senior National League 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
1 Galway Senior Club Championship 2014
3 Connacht Intermediate 2014, 2015 & 2016
Purcell Shield 2015
Purcell Cup 2018
All-Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Soaring Star Award 2022
2 National Senior League 2019, 2022
2 All-Ireland Senior titles 2019, 2021
Galway Debut: Intermediate 2014
Pre match ritual: Pancakes and coffee
Toughest Opponent: Shannon Corcoran
Best to train with: Modge
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: I'm doing a PhD
Biggest inspiration: Always looked up to my club mates that were ahead of me.
Favourite camogie memory: All Ireland Intermediate final 2022.
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Enjoy it and stick at it.
Club: Athenry
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie honours:
1 Club All Star Award 2022
1 All Ireland school senior A title (presentation college Athenry),
Galway Debut: Senior Championship 2023
Occupation: Student
Pre match ritual: Don't have one
Toughest Opponent: Any of the Galway forwards
Best to train with: Everyone on the team
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: I did Irish dancing and horse riding when I was younger
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: Minor semifinal Vs Kilkenny 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Stay practicing and don’t give up
Club: Ardrahan
Position: Half back
Camogie Honours:
2 Senior Club Title: 2013, 2018
1 Intermediate club title: 2011
1 Minor Club Title: 2012
2 Club All Stars 2020, 2021
3 Senior National League titles: 2015, 2022, 2023
1 U16 All Ireland title
1 Minor All Ireland title 2012
1 Senior All Ireland title 2021
Galway Debut: Senior 2015 National League
Toughest Opponent: Niamh Hanniffy
Most memorable game: County final win 2018
Female sports star you admire: Rhasidat Adeleke
Camogie player that inspired you: Therese Maher, Anne-Marie Hayes
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Bernard Forde - managed us to many underage and adult club titles
Something we may not know about you: I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro when I was 17
Tips for up can coming camogie stars: Every coach you have, try and take something away from them. Try to enjoy it all.
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friendships and comraderie.
Favourite grounds to play in: Nolan Park
Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Back/Forward
Camogie Honours:
Minor All-Ireland Runners Up 2018
1 Minor All-Ireland title 2017
1 U16 All-Ireland title 2016
1 Senior All-Ireland title 2021
2 Senior National League title 2022, 2023
1 Club Senior League 2017
1 Club All Star Award 2022
Galway Debut: Intermediate 2019 (v Antrim), Senior 2022
Occupation: Student
Toughest Opponent: Sabina Rabbitte
Most memorable game: League versus 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 can coming camogie stars: Practice every day
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The friends made.
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Midfield/Forward
Camogie Honours:
4 Ashbourne titles, University of Limerick, 205-2019
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 2017
1 Club Intermediate Championship title 2014
1 Club Junior Championship title 2013
2 Club All Stars 2021, 2022
Galway Debut: Senior 2015
Pre match ritual: Pizza the night before
Toughest Opponent: Beth Carton
Best to train with: Niamh McPeake
Favourite GAA Grounds: Croke Park
Something we may not know about you: Play a bit of football too
Biggest inspiration: Niamh Kilkenny
Favourite camogie memory: Cork 2019
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Hard work is a choice
Club: St Thomas
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
1 Minor A All-Ireland title
2 U16 All-Ireland A titles
All-Ireland Senior A Title with St. Brigid’s College
2 U16 All Ireland Puc Fada Titles
2 All Star Awards 2019, 2021
2 Senior All-Ireland titles 2019, 2021
2 Senior National League titles 2022, 2023
Galway Debut: Senior 2017
Pre match ritual: Have to sit beside Ailish O’Reilly on the bus
Toughest Opponent: Any of the forwards
Best to train with: Niamh McPeake
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park / Croke Park
Something we may not know about you:I can play riptide on the ukulele
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: 2019 All Ireland Final
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Try enjoy everyday you play
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Midfield/Half back
Camogie Honours:
2 Club All Star 2021, 2023 (Intermediate)
Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
Ashbourne Cup (UL) 2023
Club intermediate championship 2023,
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022 senior 2024
Pre match ritual: Coffee and a puck around
Toughest Opponent: Olywn Rabbitte
Best to train with: Shannon Corcoran
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: I drink too much tea
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the club minor championship
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Don’t be too hard on yourself and just give it your best
Club: Davitts
Position: Wing back
Camogie Honours:
2 U14 County titles
1 U16 County title
1 Minor A county title 2021
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Senior National League 2023.
1 Soaring Star 2022
Captained Galway minor team 2022
Purcell Cup 2023 (UG)
Senior B county title 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022, Senior 2023 (first round of league v Tipperary)
Pre match ritual: Put on tan the night before and go to the wall ball.
Toughest Opponent: Niamh Niland
Best to train with: Roisin Black
Favourite GAA Grounds: Nowlan Park
Something we may not know about you: I'm the middle child
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: 2022 Minor a county final against Salthill
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Don’t compare yourself to anyone else.
Club: Athenry
Position: Back
Camogie Honours:
3 Senior National League titles 2019, 2022, 2023
2 All Ireland Senior titles 2019, 2021
1 Soaring Star 2019
2 Club All Stars 2022, 2023
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
Pre match ritual: Ball wall
Toughest Opponent: Peanut (AOR)
Best to train with: Roisin Black
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: Play football in the off-season
Biggest inspiration: Parents
Favourite camogie memory: Winning 2021 Senior All Ireland
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Train Hard and listen to your coaches
Club: Carnmore
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
1 Club Intermediate county & Connacht title 2019
1 Club All Star Award (Intermediate) 2019
1 Soaring Star Award 2022
1 All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Galway debut: Intermediate League 2022 (v Laois)
Occupation: Student
Toughest Opponent: Aine Keane
Most memorable game: All Ireland Intermediate Final 2022
Female sports star you admire: Rhasidat Adeleke
Camogie player that inspired you: Laura Mitchell
Biggest influence on your camogie career: My family
Something we may not know about you: I play the fiddle
Tips for up can coming camogie stars: Practice your skills everyday against the wall
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: The high standard of training and the friendships I have made
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Club: St.Thomas’s
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
All-Ireland U16 title 2018
All-Ireland Senior title 2021
2 Senior National League title 2022, 2023
Senior B Club title 2023
2 Club All Stars (2023, 2019)
Ashbourne title 2024
Galway Debut: Intermediate - 2020, Senior - 2022
Pre match ritual: Always have the same breakfast the morning of a game
Toughest Opponent: Niamh McPeake
Best to train with: Roisin Black
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: I don’t drink Tea or Coffee
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the under16 All Ireland Final in 2018
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Work hard and listen to your peers/ management
Club: Portumna
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
2 All Ireland U16 titles
2 Connacht School titles
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
1 Club All Star (Junior) 2022
1 County Junior B Medal
Purcell Cup Medal 2019, 2024
2020 Galway Minor Captain
Galway debut: Intermediate 2020 (v Dublin)
Pre match ritual: Doing a good warmup
Toughest Opponent: Niamh Mallon
Best to train with: Aoife Donohue
Favourite GAA Grounds: Marion Park, Portumna
Something we may not know about you: I don't like being late
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the Junior B county and Connacht title with Portumna in 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Practice!
Interview: Coaching insights
Extended Player Profile
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
2x u16 A titles
School Connaught title,
School All Ireland title ,
2 senior club league titles
2 senior county titles 2022, 2023
1 Club All Ireland title 2022
Galway debut:
Pre match ritual: Chicken and pasta
Toughest Opponent: Reitseal Kelly
Best to train with:
Favourite GAA Grounds: New Inn New Pitch
Something we may not know about you: I hated camogie when I was younger
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite camogie memory: Winning club All Ireland 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Practice outside of training and enjoy it !
Club: Salthill Knocknacarra
Position: Midfield, Half forward
Camogie Honours:
County & Connacht Junior A title 2020,
County & Connacht Intermediate League title 2021
All Ireland Intermediate Club Championship runners up 2021
County Minor runners up 2021
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
3 Club All Star Awards 2021, 2022 (Intermediate), 2023 (Senior B)
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022 (v Cork), Senior 2023 (League v Tipperary)
Pre match ritual: Coffee and a walk
Toughest Opponent: Orla Cahalan
Best to train with: Rachel Hanniffy
Favourite GAA Grounds: Dangan
Something we may not know about you:Studying Ag Science In UG
Biggest inspiration: Siobhan Divilly
Favourite camogie memory: Club Season of 2021
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Enjoy playing and try your best always
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
2 All Ireland Senior club titles 2021, 2022
4 Senior Club County titles - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Schools Senior All Ireland title
Minor A club title
4 u16 A titles
1 Club All Star 2021
Galway debut: Intermediate, 2023
Pre match ritual: Chicken and pasta
Toughest Opponent: Shannon Corcoran
Best to train with: Ria McPhilibin
Favourite GAA Grounds: New Inn
Something we may not know about you: I used to do Irish dancing
Biggest inspiration: Family
Favourite camogie memory: Winning schools All Ireland and club All Ireland in the same week
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Practice everyday
Club: Pearses
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
1 Minor All-Ireland title
3 Senior All-Ireland titles 2013, 2019, 2021
4 Senior National League titles 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
3 Senior Gael Linn titles
7 All Star Awards (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2021)
Camogie Association/WGPA Senior Players’ Player of the Year award 2019
Galway Debut: Senior 2006
Pre match ritual: Pack my gear bag the night before
Toughest Opponent: AnnMarie Starr
Best to train with: Niamh McPeake
Favourite GAA Grounds: Nowlan Park
Something we may not know about you: I’ve a club football All Ireland medal
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: 2019 All Ireland Semi Final against Cork
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Work on all skills of the game and enjoy being part of a team.
Video interview
Interview: Coaching insights
Club: Ardrahan
Position: Midfield/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
Galway debut:
Pre match ritual: Chicken pasta and lots of coffee
Toughest Opponent: Siobhan Gardiner
Best to train with: Ria McPhilbin
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park / Croke Park
Something we may not know about you: I did ballet when I was younger
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: Winning DCUs first ever Ashbourne in 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Always aim to be the hardest working player on the field.
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
1 x Intermediate All Ireland title (2020)
4 x Ulster Senior Camogie titles
1 x National League Division 2 (2021)
1 x Down Senior Club Championship (2021)
Galway debut: Senior 2024 (National League Final v Tipperary)
Pre match ritual: A good coffee
Toughest Opponent: Dearbhla Magee
Best to train with: Niamh McPeake
Favourite GAA Grounds: St.Tiarnach’s Park, Clones
Something we may not know about you: I used to get a boat to school every day
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the club championship with Portaferry
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Go all in to be the best you can be.
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
1 Club All Star 2019
1 U16 All-Ireland title 2018
1 Club Minor title
1 All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
1 Soaring Star award 2022
1 National League Title
Galway debut: Intermediate 2021
Occupation: Student
Toughest Opponent: Aoife Donohue
Most memorable game: All Ireland Semi Final 2022 vs Meath
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: I have All Ireland titles in Volleyball
Tips for up can coming camogie stars: Practice
Best thing about being involved with the Galway Senior Camogie Team: Everyone pushing each other to be the best they can be and the friendships made.
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
2 All Star Awards - 2020, 2021
2 Senior All Ireland titles - 2013, 2021
3 Senior National League title - 2015, 2022, 2023
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 (v Offaly in 1st Round of Championship)
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: AnnMarie Hayes
Biggest influence on your camogie career: Parents and Club
Something we may not know about you: Allergic to wasps
Tips for up can 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, Ballinasloe
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
Intermediate All Ireland title 2022
Club Minor A Championship 2022
Junior All Ireland School title (St Brigids College)
2 Club All Stars 2022, 2023 (Intermediate),
Intermediate Club County and Connacht Championship 2023
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022, Senior 2024
Pre match ritual: Have a good breakfast
Toughest Opponent: Ciara Hickey
Best to train with: Dervla Higgins
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: I play traditional music
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the Intermediate All Ireland Final
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Keep practising, the hard work will pay off!!
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
3 Club All Star Awards 2018, 2022, 2023
Junior A County & Connacht title 2023
Purcell cup 2024
Debut: Senior 2022
Pre match ritual: Good breakfast and puck the ball off the wall
Toughest Opponent: Dervla Higgins
Best to train with: Aoife Donohue
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: I play football
Biggest inspiration: Parents
Favourite camogie memory: Intermediate All Ireland 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Keep practicing
Interview: Coaching Insights
Club: Clarinbridge
Position: Corner forward
Camogie honours:
2 U16 All-Ireland titles 2017 & 2018,
1 Senior League National Title 2023,
2 Club All Stars - 2023 (Senior B), 2020 (Intermediate),
Junior Club Champions 2018,
Intermediate Club Championship 2020,
2 x Senior A colleges county titles 2017& 2020,
Junior A colleges county title 2017
2 Club All Stars 2020 (Intermediate), 2023 (Senior B)
Galway debut: Senior League 2023
Pre match ritual: Pack the Gear Bag the night before the Match
Toughest Opponent: Roisin Black
Best to train with:
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you:
Biggest inspiration: My family
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the Club Intermediate County Final in 2020.
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Never give up, your time will come.
Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
3 All-Ireland Senior titles 2013, 2019, 2021
4 Senior National League – 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
2 U18 All-Ireland titles – 2010 & 2012
U16 All-Ireland title – 2010
5 All Star Awards - 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
5 Club All Star Awards - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
Junior A and Intermediate club county title – 2013 & 2014
1 Club Senior League champions 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, Anne-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 can 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, Semple Stadium Thurles
Club: Davitts
Position: Wing back
Camogie Honours:
U14, U16 and Minor A club championship titles
U16 B All Ireland title
Minor A county title 2021
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Club Senior B title 2022
Senior National League 2023
Galway debut: Intermediate 2022, Senior 2023 (League v tipp)
Pre match ritual: Tan the night before and coffee in the morning
Toughest Opponent: Niamh Niland
Best to train with: Rachel Hanniffy
Favourite GAA Grounds: Duggan Park
Something we may not know about you: I started playing Camogie at U12.
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the Intermediate final in 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Don't think too much about it, just go out and enjoy playing.
Club: Athenry
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
All Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A title (Presentation College) 2022
All Ireland Intermediate title 2022
Connacht Post Primary schools 2021/2022,
Purcell Cup 2024 with UG.
Galway debut: Senior: National League 2024 vs Kilkenny
Pre match ritual: Put on fake tan
Toughest Opponent: Dervla Higgins
Best to train with: Roisin Black
Favourite GAA Grounds: Kenny Park
Something we may not know about you: I used to do Irish dancing
Biggest inspiration: My mum and dad
Favourite camogie memory: Winning the All Ireland Intermediate Final in 2022
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Enjoy training with your friends
Club: Athenry
Position: Forward
Camogie honours:
1 All Ireland Senior A camogie colleges title 2022
2 x Senior A colleges county titles 2020, 2022
Junior A colleges county title 2020
County Feile 2016, Feile B 2015
2 Senior National League title 2022, 2023
2 Club All Stars 2020, 2023
Galway Senior Debut: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 can 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
Club: Ballindereen
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
Senior A Schools All Ireland winners 2015
Runners up in the Galway minor championship 2018
2 Senior National League title 2022, 2023
1 All Ireland Intermediate Title 2022
Galway Debut: Galway Intermediates 2019
Occupation: Student
Toughest Opponent: Any 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: My family
Something we may not know about you: I used to do horse riding
Tips for up can 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 comraderie within the team
Favourite grounds to play in: Kenny Park
Club: Killimor
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
4 Club Senior County titles 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2015
Club Senior All-Ireland title 2011
Gael Linn 2016 & 2018
2 Senior National League titles 2015 & 2019
3 Senior All-Ireland titles 2013, 2019, 2021
Galway Debut: Senior 2011
Pre match ritual: Phone call from my dad
Toughest Opponent: Niamh Kilkenny
Best to train with: Mairead Dillon
Favourite GAA Grounds: Duggan Park
Something we may not know about you: I grew up doing athletics
Biggest inspiration: My parents and husband Sean
Favourite camogie memory: All Ireland club final 2011
Word of advice to aspiring camogie players: Work hard and enjoy it
2024 Intermediate
Manager: Conor Dolan
Club: Craughwell
Position: Mid
Camogie Honours:
Club: Kinvara
Position: Half forward
Camogie Honours:
Club titles: U12B Cup, U16A1 Cup, Minor A
Connaught B School title
Intermediate 2021 title
Represented Connaught in long puc
Club: Portumna
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
Galway debut: Intermediate 2024
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
Galway debut: Intermediate 2023
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
Galway debut: Intermediate
Club: Carnmore
Position: Backs/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
2018 U13A, 2019 U14A, U16A 2021,
Minor B 2021,
Senior B League 2022,
2023 Minor captain
Galway Debut: Intermediate 2023
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
5x Senior County Championships
3x All Ireland Club Championships
Galway debut: Intermediate
Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honors:
Junior A County & Connacht title 2023
U16 B1 Club title 2021
Galway debut: Intermediate 2024
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
Intermediate County & Connacht title 2023
Galway debut: Intermediate 2023
Club: Mullagh
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
All Ireland minor runners up 2019
Connacht Schools Champions 2017 and 2019.
Club: Kiltormer
Position: Goalkeeper
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
Club: Salthill/Knocknacarra
Position: Half back
Camogie Honours:
Intermediate Club All Star, 2021
Intermediate League and Connacht Championship
Club: Salthill Knocknacarra
Position: Back
Camogie Honors:
Club: Salthill Knocknacarra
Position: Forward
Camogie Honors:
Club: Sarsfields
Position:Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
1 u14 A, 1 u15 A,1 feile A, 2 u16 A,
1 schools All Ireland,
2 senior league,
2 senior county titles,
1 All Ireland senior club title
Galway debut: Intermediate 2023
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Backs
Camogie Honors:
2 All Ireland Senior club titles
4 Senior County titles
Schools Senior All Ireland title
Minor A title
3 u16 A titles
Senior Club All Star
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
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Wing Back
Camogie Honors:
U16 B Club Title
Schools Senior Connaught Title
Intermediate County & Connacht title 2023
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
Club:Kiltormer
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
County Minor title with Mullagh/Kiltormer, 2019
Club: Athenry
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Schools Connacht junior A 2021,
Schools all Ireland Senior A 2022,
Schools Connacht senior A 2023
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Goalie
Camogie Honours:
Minor A club title 2022,
Intermediate County & Connacht title 2023
U16 A1 club 2021,
U15 A club 2019,
U14 A1 title 2018
Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Full Back
Camogie Honors:
Club All Stars 2021, 2022
Junior A County & Connacht title 2023
Galway debut: Intermediate 2023
Club: Liam Mellows
Position: Backs/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Club u16 county title
Junior A County & Connacht title 2023
Galway debut: Intermediate 2023
Club: Craughwell
Position: Wing forward/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Feile Champions
Minor B
Club: Pearses
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
Club: Kinvara
Position: Wing back
Camogie Honours:
U16 A1 Cup 2019 v ardrahan
Schools Junior B Connaught final 2022
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
2024 Minor
Manager: Stephen Glennon
Club: Davitts
Position: Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
Junior school's All Ireland 2023.
U15 All Ireland.
Senior and Junior School Connacht final winners 2023/24
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The friends I make and the competitiveness
Favourite camogie memory? Winning an All- Ireland with my school
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Siobhán McGrath
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Training with my friends
Biggest influence? My family
Aspirations for the season ahead? Have a successful year with club, school and county
Club: Kinvara
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
Minor A title
Connacht junior schools
u16 A1 title
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? making new friends and challenging myself
Favourite camogie memory? Winning minor
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Kilkenny
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Playing with my friends
Biggest influence? Family
Aspirations for the season ahead? To do well with club and county
Club: Kinvara
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
u16 A1 Cup,
Schools Junior B Connaught Final
Minor A Cup
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Improving my camogie and new teammates
Favourite camogie memory? Winning club Minor A
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Aoibheann Barry
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Memories and friends made and improving my fitness and skills
Biggest influence? My mum
Aspirations for the season ahead? Minor All Ireland and play to the best of my ability
Club: Carnmore
Position: Half back/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U12, U13, U14, U16 A county titles,
Junior B 12-a Side 2022,
1 Club All-star 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The perseverance every girl shows, the professionalism of the set up
Favourite camogie memory? Cork Feile in 2019 with Carnmore
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Ava Crowe
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The physicality and the fast pace of the game
Biggest influence? My aunties
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win an All-Ireland title with/Improve my fitness and skill further
Club: Portumna
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U15, U16 County titles,
Junior B County and Connaught titles
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Getting to play at such a high standard and the friendships made within the team
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Junior B 2022
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Aisling Thompson
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Constantly challenging myself to become a better player
Biggest influence? My parents
Aspirations for the season ahead? To have a successful year with both club and county
Club: Kilconieron
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
School All-Ireland 2022,
Schools Junior and Senior A Connaught final,
Junior A league,
Minor B1 championship
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The friendships made and playing at a high level
Favourite camogie memory? Winning schools All-Ireland
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Denise Gaule
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Friendships made along the way
Biggest influence? Family
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win junior A with club and win Minor All-Ireland
Club: Castlegar
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Intermediate league 2022,
Intermediate championship 2022,
Connacht Intermediate 2022,
Senior B League 2023,
Minor B League 2023,
Minor B Championship 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Competing at the highest level
Favourite camogie memory? Winning intermediate and Minor B championship with my club
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Aislinn Connolly
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friends I’ve made over the years and just enjoying it in general
Biggest influence? My family
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the All Ireland with Galway and Senior B with club
Club: Clarinbridge
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
2 Junior A schools Connaught finals,
3 Senior A schools Connaught finals,
1 Senior A schools All Ireland title
U14 and U15 B titles with Club
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Meeting new people, training in such a high standard environment
Favourite camogie memory? Winning an Ireland with my school
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Aisling Thompson
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The competitiveness and the friendships you make
Biggest influence? Team mates
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win a senior all Ireland with my school, win a county minor all Ireland and win senior b with my club
Club: Craughwell
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
U13 A Championship,
U14 Regional A Féile,
U15 A Championship
Minor B Championship
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Getting to know new people
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Regional Féile in 2019
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Leanne Freaney
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friendships I’ve made over the years
Biggest influence? My club coaches
Aspirations for the season ahead? Reach the All-Ireland Minor Final
Club: Craughwell
Position: Centre back, midfield, wing back
Camogie Honours:
U13A1, U14 All Ireland Regional Feile, U15A, U15C, Minor B,
All Ireland Senior A Schools,
3 Connacht Senior A Schools,
2 Connacht Junior A Schools
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Improving as a player while making friends and memories
Favourite camogie memory? Winning All Ireland U14 Regional Feile in Kilkenny with my club
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Kilkenny
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Improving my skills and making friends
Biggest influence? My parents
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win the All Ireland minor title and start in championship
Club: St Colmans
Position: Half Forward / Midfielder
Camogie Honours:
U16A, U14A, U15A1 &A1 Feile U14A1,
Connacht schools
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Training and playing with the best girls in Galway.
Favourite camogie memory? Winning the U16 final with my club in 2023.
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Aine Keane
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The craic with the girls.
Biggest influence? Dad
Aspirations for the season ahead? Push on with both my club and the county teams.
Club: Kiltormer
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
Junior camogie player of the year 2021- Ardscoil mhuire,
Junior and Senior Connaught final winners 2022,2023
Junior and Senior All Ireland Finalists 2022,2023,- Ardscoil Mhuire,
Minor county final winners 2023,
Club All-stars 2022,2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Playing at a high standard, meeting friends along the way
Favourite camogie memory? Going up intermediate with kiltormer and winning the Minor county final this year
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Ann-Marie Hayes
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friends I made along the way
Biggest influence? My family
Aspirations for the season ahead? To get on well with Intermediate and Minor club, to win an All Ireland with Galway
Club: St Colmans
Position:Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
2022 Junior A County and Connacht champions,
Senior B Connacht Colleges champions,
Senior C All-Ireland Colleges finalists
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Training hard and making new friends
Favourite camogie memory? Winning the Junior A county title
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Sarah Healy
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Having the craic at training, improving my game, and being part of a team
Biggest influence? My grandad
Aspirations for the season ahead? Winning intermediate with club, and doing my best to make the starting team with the Galway minors
Club: Ardrahan
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
2 U14 A1 finals,
U14 feile All Ireland,
U15 All Ireland,
Minor A schools final
Senior B schools final
Junior S schools final
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Getting to know new people
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Regional Féile in 2019
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Leanne Freaney
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friendships I’ve made over the years
Biggest influence? My club coaches
Aspirations for the season ahead? Reach the All-Ireland Minor Final
Club: Kinvara
Position:Full Back
Camogie Honours:
U16 A1 Champions 2019, Schools
Junior B Connacht Final 2022,
Minor A League and Championship 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The Intense training sessions and the new friends made
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Minor A 2023
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Sinead Keane
What do you enjoy most about camogie? A great way to de-stress & keep fit
Biggest influence? Orlaith McGrath
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the All Ireland Final 2024 and be successful with Kinvara
Club: Kiltormer
Position:Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
Connacht Junior schools title 2021,
Connacht Senior schools title 2022 with Ardscoil Mhuire.
Minor A1 County title 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Getting the opportunity to train and play camogie at a high standard and the friendships I’ve made with my teammates.
Favourite camogie memory? Winning the Junior A semi final this year with Kiltormer (2023)
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Sinéad Cormican
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The lifelong friends I’ve made while playing, growing up playing camogie with my sisters and how camogie brings communities together.
Biggest influence? My mam
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the Minor All Ireland with Galway!
Club: Skehana Menlough
Position:Wing back
Camogie Honours:
All-Ireland Galway U15,
Club Minor title
U15 title
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Making new friends and becoming a better player
Favourite camogie memory? U15 club final in 2022
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Emma Helebert
What do you enjoy most about camogie? New friendships, and training hard for it to pay off
Biggest influence? Mom & Dad
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win out minor with Galway and Skehana
Club: Sarsfields
Position:Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
1 u14 A, 1 u15 A,1 feile A, 2 u16 A,
1 schools All Ireland,
2 senior league,
2 senior county titles,
1 All Ireland senior club title
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Friendships made with people from other clubs and the high standards
Favourite camogie memory? Winning the club All Ireland 2022
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Kilkenny
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The social aspect and keeping fit
Biggest influence? Family
Aspirations for the season ahead? To have a successful year with both club and county
Club: Kiltormer
Position:Half back
Camogie Honours:
Minor A1 cup 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Meeting new people
Favourite camogie memory? The day of the u16 county All Ireland final
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Sarah Dervan
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Making new friends along the way
Biggest influence? My family and coaches
Aspirations for the season ahead? To have a succesful year with club, school and county
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
U16A1 2021, U16A1 2022,
Minor A 2022,
Intermediate 2023,
Intermediate Connacht 2023,
Junior B Connacht schools camogie 2022,
Senior B Connacht school 2023,
Junior schools All Ireland 2023,
Junior C league 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Learning new skills
Favourite camogie memory? Minor final 2022
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Aoife Donohue
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friends made
Biggest influence? Parents
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the All Ireland
Club: Portumna
Position: Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
U15 All Ireland
U16 B1 cup final
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The friends you make, how competitive it is.
Favourite camogie memory? U16 B1 cup final 2021 vs Castlegar
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Kilkenny
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Winning with your friends
Biggest influence? Veronica Curtin
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win the Minor All Ireland, be successful with the club
Club: Portumna
Position: Centre forward
Camogie Honours:
Under 11/12/14/15/16 county titles,
Junior County and Connacht titles 2022,
Player of the match (county final),
1 Junior All Star 2023,
Minor league title 2023,
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Improving my fitness, and making new friends
Favourite camogie memory? Winning the u16 county title in 2021
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Ashling Thompson
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Competition, challenge and rewards
Biggest influence? My parents
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the All Ireland minor title for Galway 2024
Club: St. Thomas
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Senior B final 2023,
School Senior B Final,
kilbeacanty 7s
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The experience
Favourite camogie memory? Winning the Senior B club final
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Lorraine Coen
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Making new friends
Biggest influence? Áine Keane
Aspirations for the season ahead? Winning All Ireland 2024 for Galway
Club: Athenry
Position: Wing forward
Camogie Honours:
Feile A 2022 county championship
U15 A county championship
Junior Connaught A schools final
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Meeting new people and challenging myself
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Feile A 2022 county championship
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Kilkenny
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Making friends for life and the feeling you get when you win
Biggest influence? My parents
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the Junior School All Ireland and to win the Minor All Ireland championship
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Half back line / Midfield/ Half forward line
Camogie Honours:
U14 county title
U15 county title & Feile title
2 u16 county titles
1 school senior all Ireland
2 senior leagues
2 senior county titles
1 All Ireland club 2022
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Friendships made and everyone training at their highest standard
Favourite camogie memory? Winning club All Ireland with Sarsfields
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Beth Carton
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Playing with the people you are closest too
Biggest influence? Family
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win Minor and Senior for club - win Minor with Galway
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
U14 A1, u16A1,
Minor A,
All Ireland u15,
School All Ireland,
3 school Connaught,
Intermediate - County and Connaught.
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Meeting new people
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Minor 2022
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Sarah Dervan
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Meeting new people
Biggest influence? My family
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the All-Ireland with the team
Club: St. Thomas
Position:Corner / Wing Forward
Camogie Honours:
Connacht Colleges Senior B Champions 2023,
Connacht Colleges Junior B Champions 2023,
All Ireland Colleges Runners-up 2023,
Kilbeacanty 7s Champions 2022 & 2023,
County Senior B Club Champions 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Making friends and learning from new coaches
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Senior B Club Championship with St Thomas'
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Sandra Tannian
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Keeping fit and making new friends
Biggest influence? My parents
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the Minor All Ireland and have a successful year with my club at Senior A level
Club: Mountbellew Moylough
Position: Midfield/forward
Camogie Honours:
U14,15,16 club county titles
2023 Intermediate Club All Star
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The friendships made, continuously working to improve myself as a player and making the most of the high standards of county training
Favourite camogie memory? Intermediate club semi-final win 2023
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Kilkenny
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friendships and memories you make along the way
Biggest influence? Grandparents
Aspirations for the season ahead? To win the minor All Ireland
Club: Pearses
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U14, U15,U16 and Minor club titles
Captained Galway u16A team, 2022
School Junior Camogie Player of the Year 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Learning from other camoige players and to be constantly improving.
Favourite camogie memory? Beating cork in the first round of championship in 2022
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Kilkenny
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friendships I’ve made throughout the years
Biggest influence? My family, especially my sister
Aspirations for the season ahead? Have a successful season with all the teams I’m involved in
Club: Salthill Knocknacarra
Position: Full Back line
Camogie Honours:
U13 B Shield 2019,
u14 B County and Regional Féile winners 2019,
u14 B title 2020,
U15 A1 Shield title 2020,
u16 A1 shield title 2021,
Intermediate League title 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Meeting new girls and playing at such a high standard
Favourite camogie memory? Winning regional féile and doing a victory lap after
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Ashling Thompson
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The banter at training and the competitiveness of matches
Biggest influence? My parents and family
Aspirations for the season ahead? To improve my skills and hopefully win an all Ireland medal
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U15 A county title,
U16 A1 county title,
Minor A county title,
Intermediate county & Connaught title,
Senior Schools Connaught title,
Junior Schools Connaught title,
Junior Schools all Ireland title
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Getting to meet new people
Favourite camogie memory? Winning the Minor A county title
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Aisling Thompson
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Making great friends
Biggest influence? My family
Aspirations for the season ahead? Making great friends
Club: Kinvara
Position: Forwards/ Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Club Minor A Championship 2023,
U16A Shield 2023,
U16A Shield 2021,
U14A1 Cup,
Connacht Schools Junior B
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? Getting to play at a such a high standard
Favourite camogie memory? Winning Minor A championship
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Orlaith McGrath
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The friendships formed
Biggest influence? My family
Aspirations for the season ahead? To play to the best of my abilities
Club: Oranmore Maree
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U13 B county final
Schools Minor final 2022
All Ireland final 2022,
Schools senior final 2023
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The high standards and the friendships made through the years
Favourite camogie memory? Féile 2022
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Niamh Hanniffy
What do you enjoy most about camogie? Winning and playing matches
Biggest influence? Family
Aspirations for the season ahead? Have a successful year with club and county
Club: Craughwell
Position: Goalkeeper
Camogie Honours:
U15 A, Minor B, Regional Féile 2019,
Junior A school All Ireland 2019
What do you enjoy most being involved with the county team? The training and meeting new people
Favourite camogie memory? Winning u15
Camogie player who inspired you growing up? Erin Dolan
What do you enjoy most about camogie? The Competitiveness
Biggest influence? Club coaches
Aspirations for the season ahead? Win All Ireland and club Minor
U16
Manager: Sharon Glynn
Club: Tuam
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U15 and U16 county titles,
Minor and Senior Schools Connacht titles
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The friends I have made and winning with them
Biggest inspiration: Joe Canning
Pre match meal: Chicken pasta
Pre match rituals: Tan the night before and a squares bar before the match
Word of advise for underage stars: Never give up and enjoy yourself
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Win the All Ireland and hope to have a successful club season
Club: Pearses
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U15, U16 Minor Club
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The friends made and the competitiveness
Biggest inspiration: Niamh Kilkenny
Pre match meal: A protein bar and lucozade sport
Pre match rituals: Pack gearbag night before and a good night sleep
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep at it and enjoy yourself
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a successful year with both club and county
Club: Kinvara
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U14 A Championship 2022,
Minor A league 2023,
Minor A Championship 2023
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Having fun with friends and playing matches
Biggest inspiration: Aoibheann Barry
Pre match meal: Chicken pasta
Pre match rituals: Play pass with my sister
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Have a successful year with club and county
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U13A Co championship 2021
u14 A1 Co Championship 2023
All Ireland Junior Post Primary 2023
All Ireland Senior Post Primary 2024, Connacht
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Playing championship games
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Rice Krispies
Pre match rituals: Plait my hair
Word of advise for underage stars: Do everything to the best of your ability
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Get on well in club and County championships
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
U13A cup,
U14A1 cup,
U14A shield,
U15A1 cup
U16A1 cup
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The friends I have made throughout the years.
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Pasta and cheese
Pre match rituals: Go to bed early and eat a good breakfast.
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep practicing and never give up.
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To win a medal in both club and county.
Club: Athenry
Position: Midfield/Forwards
Camogie Honours:
U15 A féile 2022,
U15 county A championship 2022,
Junior schools Connacht title 2023
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends and having the craic
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Chicken pasta
Pre match rituals: Go for a puck around and listen to music
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a successful year with Athenry and Galway
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
U12A, U13A U14A, U14C, U15A
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Meeting new people and training with your friends
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Tea
Pre match rituals: Have a puck about
Word of advise for underage stars: Enjoy it and to keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a good year with the club and county
Club: Kiltullagh Killimordaly
Position: Wing back / Wing forward
Camogie Honours:
Junior A Connacht Champions
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The friends you make and keeping up your fitness
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Weetabix and a banana
Pre match rituals: Hydration and a puck around
Word of advise for underage stars: Work hard and keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To be successful with club and county
Club: Carnmore
Position: Backs / Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U13 Shield 2021,
1st Year Schools Connacht Title 2022,
U15 Shield 2022,
U16 Cup 2022,
Minor A Schools Connacht Title 2023
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The enjoyment I get from playing and the friendships I’ve made
Biggest inspiration: My Grandad, Jimmy Conroy
Pre match meal: Pasta, vegetables and chicken
Pre match rituals: Listen to music
Word of advise for underage stars: Enjoy every minute and hard work pays off!
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a successful season with Carnmore and Galway
Club: Kilconieron
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
2 Junior B Connacht school finals,
u14B title,
School Minor B title
School Senior B Connacht title
School Junior All Ireland C title
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Playing with my friends and meeting new people
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Banana and rice crispy bar
Pre match rituals: Go to bed early
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep practicing and enjoy it
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Do well in club and county
Club: Eyrecourt
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
Schools All Ireland 7s,
u16 B1 Shield,
u15, u14, u13 titles
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends and learning new skills
Biggest inspiration: Kellie Harrington
Pre match meal: Pasta and a banana
Pre match rituals: Tan the night before and listen to music
Word of advise for underage stars: Practice as much as you can and just enjoy it
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Win a county u16 All Ireland and do well with club
Club: Kinvara
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U14 A Cup final,
U15A Shield final,
U16A Shield final,
Minor A Cup Final
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The Friendships made and the competitiveness
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Pasta
Pre match rituals: Go for a puck around
Word of advise for underage stars: Listen to your coaches and always try your best
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a successful year with club and county
Club: Sarsfields
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
U13 A county championship,
U14 A county championship,
U15 A county championship,
U15 A feile,
U16 A county championship
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Training, Matches and the friendships made.
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Pasta and coffee
Pre match rituals: Puck around before the match
Word of advise for underage stars: To never give up
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a successful year with Club and County
Club: Turloughmore
Position: Full back
Camogie Honours:
U13 A1 Cup,
U15 County Féile,
U15 All-Ireland Féile,
U15 A Cup,
Junior A Connacht Title
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Being part of a team and the friendships you make
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Pasta and chicken
Pre match rituals: Puck around
Word of advise for underage stars: Always keep your head down and try harder every day
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Do my best for club and county
Club: Athenry
Position:Half back
Camogie Honours:
U12A,U13A,U15A titles
Feile 2022
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Playing in big games and having the craic at training
Biggest inspiration: Aoife Donohue
Pre match meal: Porridge or pasta
Pre match rituals: Puck around with my brother
Word of advise for underage stars: Practise everyday and enjoy it!
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Improve my skills and become a better player and hopefully win something for me
Club: Turloughmore
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
u13 A1 cup 2021,
u15A County Feile 2023,
u15A All Ireland Feile 2023,
u15A County championship 2023,
Schools minor A 2023
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends and meeting new people
Biggest inspiration: Ailish O'Reilly
Pre match meal: Chicken and pasta
Pre match rituals: Puck around in the morning
Word of advise for underage stars: Practise as much as you can
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a successful year with club and county
Club: Carnmore
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
U13 shield 2022
Galway Feile 2021
U15 shield 2022
Minor Connacht schools title
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The friendships made and the skills you learn
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Flapjack and banana
Pre match rituals: Listen to music in the car
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep playing the friendships you make will always last
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To do well with Carnmore and county
Club: St Colmans
Position: Wing forward
Camogie Honours:
U16 A 2023,
Junior A Connacht Schools 2022,
U14 A1 2022
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The opportunities and new friends it brings.
Biggest inspiration: Aoife Donohue
Pre match meal: Lucozade original
Pre match rituals: A puck around with my brother at home.
Word of advise for underage stars: Stay practicing and keep fit.
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To win the All Ireland with Galway and U16 A with club
Club: Castlegar
Position: Centre back
Camogie Honours:
County B Feile 2023
National B Feile 2023
U16 Club 2023
Minor Club 2023
Minor School 2022 & 2023
Senior School 2023
What do you enjoy most about camogie: I enjoy the challenge of the sport and making so many new friends.
Biggest inspiration: My dad
Pre match meal: Chicken Pasta and plenty of water
Pre match rituals: A puck around and put my holy medal in my sock!
Word of advise for underage stars: Work hard and enjoy it!
Aspirations for the 2024 season: I hope to have a successful u16 county year and achieve more with my club.
Club: Killimor
Position: Goals
Camogie Honours:
U15 A1 cup
U15 féile
U13 B shield
U16 B shield
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The craic with other players
Biggest inspiration: AnnMarie Starr
Pre match meal: Pancake and a banana
Pre match rituals: Pack my bag and (forget my water bottle)
Word of advise for underage stars: Enjoy every minute
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Win our club U15 final and win an all Ireland title
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Half forward/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
u13 A Cup
u14 A1 cup
u14 A shield
u16 A1 cup
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends from different clubs
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Chicken & pasta
Pre match rituals: Pucking around with my sisters
Word of advise for underage stars: Work hard and enjoy yourself
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Be successful with club and county
Club: Skehana Menlough
Position: Half forward/Midfield
Camogie Honours:
u13 A Cup
u14 A1 cup
u14 A shield
u16 A1 cup
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends from different clubs
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Chicken & pasta
Pre match rituals: Pucking around with my sisters
Word of advise for underage stars: Work hard and enjoy yourself
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Be successful with club and county
Club: Castlegar
Position: Midfield / Forward
Camogie Honours:
County féile,
All Ireland féile,
U16 A1 title,
Minor B title,
Connacht schools Minor A title
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making new friends and winning
Biggest inspiration: My dad
Pre match meal: Banana and fruit pastilles
Pre match rituals: Puck against the wall
Word of advise for underage stars: Work hard and enjoy it
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To do well with Club and County
Club: Eyrecourt
Position: Midfield / Half forward
Camogie Honours:
U12 Connacht cup,
U14 B1 & U15 B1 cup,
U16 B1 shield,
U13 shield
What do you enjoy most about camogie: I just love it
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Don’t eat too much before a match
Pre match rituals: Be ready
Word of advise for underage stars: Never give up
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To win
Club: Kilconieron
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
u16
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Compete as best I can.
Biggest inspiration: Sharon Glynn
Pre match meal: Pasta
Pre match rituals: Space
Word of advise for underage stars: Your doing great
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To play my best
Club: Turloughmore
Position: Midfield / Backs
Camogie Honours:
U13 A1 Cup
U15 A Cup,
Division 1 Feile County & All - Ireland
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Meeting new people & having the craic
Biggest inspiration: Sarah Dervan & Daithi Burke
Pre match meal: Pasta and banana
Pre match rituals: Listening to the Tumbling paddies
Word of advise for underage stars: Work hard and never give up
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Improve as a player & have a successful year with both club and county
Club: Kilconieron
Position: Wing forward
Camogie Honours:
u16 B, schools junior C
All Ireland, schools Connaught b, school minor b
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making new friends and improving as a player
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Porridge and tea
Pre match rituals: Puck a ball outside
Word of advise for underage stars: Enjoy it and keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To do well with club, school and county
Club: Kilconieron
Position: Goal Keeper
Camogie Honours:
U14B, U16B
Connacht Junior A schools final.
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The friends you make and competitive challenge
Biggest inspiration: My mum and dad
Pre match meal: Banana and oat pancakes.
Pre match rituals: A bit of tan and a good night's sleep
Word of advise for underage stars: Be confident in yourself and enjoy it.
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To win an All Ireland title for my school and county and also succeed at club level.
Club: Kinvara
Position: Forward
Camogie Honours:
County Minor A Final,
U16 A shield,
U15 A shield,
U14 A cup
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The friends you make and competitive challenge
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Something healthy and light
Pre match rituals: Pack my gear bag the night before and have a good night sleep.
Word of advise for underage stars: Listen to your coaches and practice makes perfect
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To succeed with club and county and improve as a player
Club: Craughwell
Position: Centre back
Camogie Honours:
U15 B Cup 2022,
U15 Feile Cup 2022,
U15 Shield 2023,
U16 Shield 2023,
Schools Junior Connacht Final 2023
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends from different camogie clubs
Biggest inspiration: My mum
Pre match meal: Pasta and chicken
Pre match rituals: Listening to music and puck around
Word of advise for underage stars: Practice both sides and enjoy it
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Be successful with Craughwell and County
Club: Carnmore
Position: Forwards
Camogie Honours:
County Feile 2021,
U15 A1 shield 2022 ,
Minor A School Championship 2023
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Training, matches and meeting new people
Biggest inspiration: Jennifer Hughes
Pre match meal: Banana
Pre match rituals: Go for a puck around
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep practicing and always enjoy it
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a good year with club and county
Club: Kilconieron
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
Connacht B Junior x 2
Connacht B Senior
Connacht Minor schools
All Ireland Junior C
U16 B champions
U14 B champions
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Meeting new people and bettering myself
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Chicken and pasta with a lucozade
Pre match rituals: Pack gear bag the night before and have a Lucozade and a squares bar on the way
Word of advise for underage stars: Enjoy yourself and practice as often as possible
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To be successful with school club and county
Club: Rahoon Newcastle
Position: Midfield / Half forward
Camogie Honours:
U13 B1 cup 2021
U15 B Shield 2023
U14 and U15 county panel.
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The speed, skill and teamwork that is required to succeed
Biggest inspiration: Niamh Hanniffy
Pre match meal: If it is an early match, I would usually have a bowl of porridge but if it's an evening match, chicken pasta is my go to
Pre match rituals: Listening to music
Word of advise for underage stars: It doesn't matter if you lose, as long as you try your best and keep going
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Improve my weaker striking side and build new relationships with my teammates
Club: Athenry
Position: Corner/full forward
Camogie Honours:
U 15 A Feile 2022
U 15 A County Championship 2022
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Pasta
Pre match rituals: Listen to music while pucking the ball
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To do well with Club and County.
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Corner back
Camogie Honours:
U13 A Cup,
U14 A Cup,
U14A1 Cup, U15A1 Cup winners,
Junior B School Final,
Junior C All Ireland Final
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Meeting friends
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Scrambled Egg on toast
Pre match rituals: Hitting the ball off the wall
Word of advise for underage stars: Keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Win club final, win an All Ireland
Club: Shamrocks
Position: Midfield
Camogie Honours:
U14 A1 Cup Championship 2022
U13 A cup championship 2022
Seniors schools b championship 2023
Junior schools b championship 2023
u14 County all Ireland blitz
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Challenging myself and the friends you make over the years
Biggest inspiration: My family
Pre match meal: Pasta and chicken
Pre match rituals: Pep talk from my dad in the car before the match
Word of advise for underage stars: Never give up and leave it all on the field
Aspirations for the 2024 season: To have a successful year with my club and county and to stay away from injuries
Club: Kilconieron
Position:Backs
Camogie Honours:
U16 B, Minor B Schools
Connacht B Junior Schools Final
Junior C All-Ireland Final
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Meeting new people and making friends
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Pasta
Pre match rituals: Get a good night's sleep
Word of advise for underage stars: Try your best and keep practicing
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Win U16 title with club and County U16 All-Ireland.
Club: Pearses
Position:Midfield
Camogie Honours:
u14, u16 and minor titles
What do you enjoy most about camogie: The competitiveness
Biggest inspiration: Niamh Kilkenny
Pre match meal: An orange
Pre match rituals: have my bag ready the night before
Word of advise for underage stars: Never give up
Aspirations for the 2024 season: win titles with my club and galway team
Club: Turloughmore
Position: Backs
Camogie Honours:
U13 and U15 County.
County Feile and All Ireland Feile.
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Making friends along the way.
Biggest inspiration: Niamh Kilkenny
Pre match meal: Chicken and pasta
Pre match rituals: Pucking the ball against the wall
Word of advise for underage stars: Practice and do your best
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Win U16 for club and county
Club: Craughwell
Position: Corner forward
Camogie Honours:
U15 A1 shield final
U16 A1 shield
U15 B cup
U15 feile
What do you enjoy most about camogie: Friends and winning
Biggest inspiration: My parents
Pre match meal: Pasta and chicken
Pre match rituals: Puck around
Word of advise for underage stars: Practice
Aspirations for the 2024 season: Win the U16 all Ireland
