Last weekend was one of the most exciting weekends in the camogie calendar – All Ireland Feile, hosted this year by County Tipperary. The Eglish girls headed off on Friday morning to make the long journey to host club Drom/Inch where they were warmly greeted by the host families and players.
First up on Friday afternoon for the Eglish girls was Burgess Duharra from Tipperary. Shaking off any tiredness they had from the journey down they recorded a strong win of 1-07 to 0-03.
Later that evening they took on a physical Westport side, that showed their dominance throughout the game, winning 2-08 to 1-01.
Saturday morning was the time to take on the host club Drom/Inch. Eglish narrowly won the close encounter, final score 1-04 to 1-01.
With two wins from three, Eglish topped their group and proceeded to the cup quarter final, Taking on Rockwell Rovers, another Tipperary team, Eglish emerged Victors on a score-line of 5-08 to 4-0 in what was a skilful encounter.
The semifinal, on Saturday evening, against Na Brideoga of Mayo was another tough game with both teams fighting for domination. However the Eglish girls dug deep and at the final whistle they had deservedly booked their place in the Cup Final the next morning! Final score: Eglish 2-06 Na Brideoga 3-00.
On Sunday morning, the Eglish girls took to the pitch Final against Cillard, from Co Kerry. With tired legs, and sore limbs, from the battles in the previous day’s games, Eglish found it tough from the beginning and were down 1-07 – 1-0 at half time. In the second half however, the girls came back out with grit and determination to do all that they could to secure the win, leaving everything on the pitch. Fighting back to just a 3 point margin it seemed that Eglish were going to get over the line but unfortunately the final whistle went just as they were settling into the game.
Disappointment and tears all around for the whole team but everyone in the Club and County are so proud of how the girls represented us, both on and off the pitch. Despite not coming home with a winners medal, the girls have made friendships and memories that they can keep with them forever.
Eglish and Drom/Inch Feile teams
Eglish Camogie Club would like to thank Drom/Inch Club who hosted us all weekend and for their warmth and kindness towards payers and parents alike.
The Club would also like to pay special thanks to coaches Leona, Barry and Brenda who travelled with the girls and for their fantastic training all year that was instrumental to the girls’ success in the tournament. Many thanks also to the Feile committee and parents who worked tirelessly for months before in order to fundraise for the weekend. And finally, to all those parents, friends and family members who made the trip to Tipperary to encourage our girls and support our club, we are truly grateful for your continued commitment to the club and the sport we love.
