Once again our seniors acquitted themselves admirably in what was a marathon session in Aghagallon last week. On the road from shortly after 6pm, the match itself didn’t get started until 8.45, due to a football match that was supposed to conclude at 7.15!! For many of our girls it was a case of not getting home until almost 10.45pm! Great credit though to them as, not only did they cope with all the hassle they also gave a great exhibition of skill and teamwork and hauled themselves back into a game where they were seriously in arrears at half-time. The final score however – 3-8 to 3-4 – ensures Clontibret are almost certain to secure their first silverware of the season, in the Division 1 Armagh League, a competition never won before by the club. However, no champagne corks will be popped until the last of our opponents have been safely disposed of! On Wednesday Wed 29, Clontibret take on Derrymacash in Clontibret (seniors) and the following evening, Thurs July 30, Clontibret U-16 team host Crossmaglen. Both matches are fixed for 7.30pm.

Congratulations to Chloe McGuigan, Ríoghnach Duffy and Eileen Cullen (Castleblayney), who have been chosen for the Ulster U-16 Camogie Academy, to be held in UU Jordanstown, on August 3 and 4.  This residential, limited to 30 players from around the province, is being facilitated by Niall Jackman Talent ID Officer and aims to work intensely with this elite group, assessing their fitness, skills, mental fitness, nutrition etc and then inputting to ensure improvement in their performance with their club and county. The panel will then meet later in the summer and play a county squad and further assessment will take place. This is a great opportunity for these young camogie enthusiasts and we hope the experience is enjoyable and beneficial.

The news that Mary had her bone marrow transplant on Thursday last was greeted with a mixture of relief and delight by our members, many of whom, along with members of the Monaghan county minor camogie team, attended a Mass for Mary and her family in St Mary’s church on Thursday evening. While obviously Mary’s progress will be slow, thankfully so far, her recovery is progressing well and we will continue to pray for her and her family.

Training for seniors continues on Monday, Wednesday and Friday/Sunday. Players are asked to keep an eye on the club Facebook page and text messages for times. U-10/U-12 training takes place at 5pm each Thursday followed by U-14/U-16 at 6.30pm.  The club welcomes Clíona Carolan to the U-16 squad. Clíona hails from Aghabog and while she claims to be a novice, it’s quite apparent that she has hurled before!! Keep up the good work Clíona!

Best wishes to Ríighnach Duffy who will represent Monaghan, later today, in the U-16 Poc Fada on Hen Mountain (I jest not!) Co Down. This is the first time Monaghan has been represented at this level and we wish her well.

Finally huge congratulations and best wishes to senior player, Donna Moen, who got engaged to her beloved Alan last weekend! Everyone is delighted for you both Donna!