Volunteer of the Year
Ard Comhairle approached County Camogie Boards seeking nominations from clubs for “Volunteer of the Year” for the season 2012. This new award is being made in order to acknowledge the huge effort put in by many people in all clubs within the county during the year. The overall winner is Bridget Mc. Kenna from the Iniskeen club. The Award Winner from each County will also be honored at a special lunch at the All Ireland Club Final day on the 3rd of March 2013.
Brigid McKenna joined Iniskeen Camogie Club just over four decades ago and epitomizes what Camogie is all about. She began her playing career with County Louth before she married local Iniskeen man Patsy McKenna and while Brigid moved into the parish of Iniskeen camogie was put on hold for a number of years while she set about rearing her four children.
But the love of the game was still tugging at Bridget’s heart strings and it was Iniskeen’s gain when their best stalwart adorned the Iniskeen colours to join a very young squad. She quickly settled in to her new position where the team went from strength to strength.
As the years progressed she was known to have what could be described as a “sports shop “in her car boot which she hauled throughout the County for all the games, from sticks, to tape, to plasters, to jerseys, and even “ Killanny” water no less. Brigid was on hand, let it be celebrations or commiserations . But it is not just the contribution on the field, it is her enthusiasm in all things Camogie, .
Having only recently retired from playing the game, Bridget is currently Honorary President of the club and has held numerous positions within the club and County Board over the years. She has been a role model for many camogs in the club and understands the importance of passing on the game to the next generation. Had it not been for her example of dedication, commitment leadership, and organization, the club might not have survived.
The Iniskeen Camogie Club and Monaghan County Board take great pleasure in nominating Bridget
for this prestigious award and wish her every success in Croke Park at the weekend.
Fixtures
Blitz – 10th March 2013 in Iniskeen at 12noon. (10 mins a side)
1st Round Inniskeen v Blayney
Truagh v Clontibret
2nd Round Clontibret v Inniskeen
Blayney v Truagh
3rd Round Blayney v Clontibret
Inniskeen v Truagh
12-a-side competition. On the basis of fair-play, this could reduce to 9-a-side if the opposing team have insufficient numbers. All games to be played on smaller field.
Top 2 teams play off in Final – 15 mins a side
Monaghan League – (Can be played 3 days before or after set date) First named team at home.
Round 1 – 7th April, 2013 at 12 noon
Inniskeen v Blayney
Truagh v Clontibret
Round 2 – 16th April 2013 at 7.30 p.m
Blayney v Truagh
Inniskeen v Clontibret
Round 3-
23rd April 2013 @ 7.30pm Clontibret v Blayney
7th May 2013 @ 8.00pm Truagh v Inniskeen
Round 4 – 2nd May 2013 @8.00pm
Blayney v Inniskeen
Clontibret v Truagh
Round 5 – 14th May 2013 at 8.00 p.m.
Truagh v Blayney
Clontibret v Inniskeen
Round 6 – 21st May at 8.00 p.m.
Inniskeen v Truagh
Blayney v Clontibret
Playoff and Final dates TBC
CHAMPIONSHIP
1st Round Friday 5th July 2013 @8pm
2nd Round Friday 19th July 2013 @8pm
3rd Round Friday 26th July 2013 @8pm
Playoff if necessary Wednesday 14th August 2013 @8pm
Round 1, 2 and 3 and playoff at 8pm.
Venue and referee TBC at a later date.
Option 1 (If County team do not qualify for All Ireland Final):
Final Sunday 25th August 2013
Replay if necessary Sunday 1st September 2013
Option 2 (If County team have qualified for All Ireland Final)
Final Sunday 1st September 2013
Replay if necessary Friday 6th September 2013
If still a draw at full time of replay, extra time to be played.
| Ulster Championship Launch
Mairead Mc. Carron and Siobhan Mc. Kenna will represent Monaghan when the Ulster Championship is launched in Stormount on Monday next at 1,30pm. |
