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A Family Affair!
94 year old Peggy Cahill (2nd from right) supporting her granddaughters Róisín and Lisa Cahill in their league win over Toomevara in Cloughjordan recently.
Accompanied by her son Joe Cahill, grandson Kieran Cahill (Kilruane Camogie Club Manager) son Jimmy Cahill (front) and daughter Mary Bergin (Kilburn Gaels, London)

U8
Training resumes on Wednesday in Ardcroney at 7pm.

U10
Our U10s will travel to Borrisoleigh for a Blitz on Wednesday evening starting from 7pm.

U12
Training on Monday in Ardcroney at 6.30pm.

U14 and Féile
Due to Sunday's weather, the Féile Semi Final due to be played at midday in the Ragg was postponed to Monday evening in Boherlahan at 6.30pm where the girls fell short to a stronger Cashel side.

U16
Well done to the u16 girls on coming back from a 5 point deficit to beat Kildangan by two points last Thursday evening. The girls have had a great campaign of late and reports of our most recent matches can be read below.
Training continues on Tuesday in Ardcroney at 7.30pm

U16 v Kildangan
Last Thursday the girls played Kiladangan in what turned out to be a cracking game. Kilruane were first to register a score while Kildangan hit a purple patch and went ahead with a number of goals. Kilruane rallied back to lead by two points at the half time whistle. Kiladangan regrouped and pulled away to a 5 point lead mid way through the second half. It seemed they would see it out but composed as ever our girls responded with great resilience. Before the final whistle Kilruane managed to scrape themselves a two point victory. Final score 3-9 to 3-7. The determination showed by each individual contributed to the team effort that secured the win. We now await results from remaining matches which will determine our progression.

U16 V Nenagh
On a damp Tuesday evening the u16s faced a physically strong Nenagh side in poor conditions. Our girls got off to a slow start against a strong breeze and found themselves down by two goals after 10 minutes. True to their spirit the girls rallied back to a half time score of 1–2 to 2 goals. With the wind on our backs we pushed on to outscore Nenagh 2–1 in the second half. Despite losing Kaci Sullivan and Grainne O’Meara to injuries, our subs and players dug deep to secure a victory. From our goal keeper Emma Williams throughout the field, our 14 players gave their all, especially Aishling Nevin and Leanne Gould who were performed outstandingly. Our thanks to Nenagh for an exciting match that finished Kilruane 3–3, Nenagh 3-0.

U16 V Moneygall
Our U16 girls came up just short to a skilful Moneygall side in their fourth match of the season at St Flannan’s Park on Saturday. Moneygall got off to a great start with a few scores leaving Kilruane on the back foot of what would prove a high scoring game. As usual the girls battled on and Leah Sullivan struck with a goal near the end of the first half. After a half time turnaround we began to apply pressure with the inside forward line contesting strongly. Kate Ryan had two 21 yard frees blocked over the bar before another found the back of the net. The girls managed to peel back to a gap of just 2 points but a shortage in numbers saw us run out of steam. Moneygall added another goal, securing the win on a score line of 6–3 to 4–5. Our first loss will not quench the determination of this driven group of girls facing into their final few matches. Our thanks to Moneygall for a good sporting game and their excellent pitch and facilities.

Intermediate
Despite miserable conditions, our intermediates secured their third win out of three league matches when they defeated Borrisoleigh on Sunday. Our next game will see us face Thurles at home on Sunday at 11am.
(Photo: Captain Claire Kennedy is presented with skort and socks kindly sponsored by Donald Austin, Centra Cloughjordan)

Schools
Congrats to Ardcroney NS U11 Camogie team who have earned their place in the County Finals in Semple Stadium.

Well done to Cloughjordan NS U13 and U11 Camogie teams who participated in their first ever Cumann na mBunscoil competitions over the past few weeks.

Commiserations to the Borrisokane CC Camogie team who came up just short to Coachford, Cork after extra time in the senior Munster Final last week. Final score 1-16 to 2-9.