Offaly intermediates book place in All-Ireland decider

Offaly Intermediates secured their place in the All-Ireland Intermediate Final on 12th September in Croke Park when they overcame Derry in the semi-final last Saturday in Clones on a scoreline of 2-12 to Derry 1-13. Offaly will now face Wexford in the All-Ireland Intermediate Final in September. These teams have met twice this year in the Championship and the League Final with Wexford victorious on both occasions. Offaly will be aware of the challenge that awaits them and will be focused on victory against Wexford at their third meeting. Well done to the girls and their management team of Joachim Kelly, Ger Fogarty and Bernie Nugent. Offaly U16 B Leinster Final Offaly U16s will play Laois in O'Moore Park next Sunday, 29 August, in the Leinster U16 B Final. Offaly overcame Wicklow in the Championship (5-23 to 1-0) to advance to the final but no doubt Laois will provide a much tougher opposition. St. Cillian's U12s win 12-a-side Final St. Cillian's overcame Naomh Brid on Sunday last on a scoreline of St. Cillian's 5-3 to no score. Niamh Killeen opened the scoring for St. Cillian's after three minutes with a goal. Sarah Harding added a second goal soon afterwards. Naomh Brid fought hard but were unable to get a score to settle them. St. Cillian's added further scores with a point from Rachel Dolan, two points from Sarah Harding and a goal from Siofra Ryan. St. Cillian's led at half-time by 12 points. Siofra Ryan opened second-half scoring for St. Cillian's with a goal and Sarah Harding added a second. Many thanks to Crinkle GAA for the use of the pitch and facilities. Scorers: St. Cillian's: Sarah Harding (2-2), Siofra Ryan (2-0), Niamh Killeen (1-0), Rachel Dolan (0-1). Naomh Brid: Aoife Bergin, Sharon Kelly, Roisin Brennan, Sophie Kerins, Jennifer Nolan, Ciara Collins, Moya Bracken, Grace Teehan, Clodagh McCormack, Rachel Connolly, Katie Ryan, Niamh Larkin, Ruth Lyons, Katie Larkin, Ailish Maher, Ciara Hogan, Michelle Cordial, Therese Larkin. St. Cillian's: Katie Corrigan, Ellen Cashen, Lisa Hoctor, Ciara Brennan, Aisling Brennan, Megan King, Rachel Dolan, Sarah Harding, Elizabeth Harding, Siofra Ryan, Orlaith Plunkett, Niamh Killeen, Sinead Bergin, Samantha O'Sullivan, Laura Sampson, Aideen Freeman. Offaly Camogie Jerseys Any supporters interested in buying an Offaly camogie jersey should contact Carmel Carroll on 086 8289321. St Brendan's Reunion As part of the St. Brendan's Community School 30th Anniversary celebrations, a reunion of all past camogie players (and partners) is currently being organised for Sunday October 24 in the County Arms Hotel Birr at 8pm. Cost of tickets €32.50 each (4 course meal & music included). For further information, contact ronanharding1@eircom.net County Board Meeting The next Offaly Camogie County Board Meeting takes place on Wednesday 1st September in the Tullamore Court Hotel at 8.30pm. Results All-Ireland Intermediate Semi-Final: Offaly 2-12 Derry 1-13. Senior Championship: Tullamore 1-11 Shinrone 1-7. Minor Championship: Birr 3-12 Kilcormac/Killoughey 1-5; Kinnitty 2-4 Naomh Brid 4-3; St. Rynagh's 3-11 Shinrone 2-7. U12 A 12-a-side Championship Final: St. Cillian's 5-3 Naomh Brid 0-0. U10 A 9-a-side Final Lusmagh 2-0 St. Rynagh's 2-0. Fixtures Leinster U16 Final: Sun. 29th Aug: Offaly v Laois, O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, Time TBC.