Senior

2023 Galway Senior Panel

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)

Extended player profile

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

Extended Player Profile

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

Extended player profile

 

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

Extended Player Profile

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

Extended player profile

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

Extended player profile

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

Extended player profile

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

Extended Player Profile
RTE Radio 1 Drivetime Interview

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)

Extended player profile

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

Extended player profile

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

Extended player profile

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

Extended player profile

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

Extended player profile

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

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Latest news: Senior

All news related to county Senior camogie
22Sep
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Nominees for 2023 PwC Camogie All-Star Awards announced

The nominations for the 2023 PwC Camogie All-Star Awards have been announced with 7 players

28Jul
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Support our U16 team on their All Ireland Journey

Our U16 team to the U16 A All Ireland Final (July 29). We have had

27Jul
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Citylink Support of Galway Camogie

Galway Camogie are proud to have Irish Citylink as our transport partner. We would like to

22Jul
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Galway v Cork – Semi Final: 2023 Senior All-Ireland Championship

2023 Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Camogie Championship, Semi Final Galway v Cork Venue: UPMC Nowlan Park