Last weekend was a successful and enjoyable one for Broadford Hurling and Camogie Clubs, both on and off the field.
On Saturday the Hurling Club held the Junior B Championship medal presentation in Gunning’s Bar, Kilbane. The medals were presented by our very special guest, Clare Manager Davy Fitzgerald.
It was not just the players who were on the receiving end though. The management, mentors and wider support team for the Junior B and Minor winners also received mementos of the historic club wins and in appreciation from the players.
On Saturday the Hurling Club held the Junior B Championship medal presentation in Gunning’s Bar, Kilbane. The medals were presented by our very special guest, Clare Manager Davy Fitzgerald.
It was not just the players who were on the receiving end though. The management, mentors and wider support team for the Junior B and Minor winners also received mementos of the historic club wins and in appreciation from the players.
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The club also made a special recognition of its respected long-standing treasurer John Durack. John has made a huge contribution to the club, both as a player and serving on the Executive committee for many years. So, awarding John as Clubman of the Year was a fitting tribute in gratitude from all players and members past, present and future.
After all the official presentations were over there was an additional one to be completed, much to the surprise of the club Chairman, Pat Donnellan. Pat, who turns fifty this week, was presented with a surprise birthday cake from his wife Marie and children Eoin, Catherine and Paddy.
On the pitch the Camogie U18’s team had their first match in the Under 18 B&C Championship. The away match against Éire Óg was played on Sunday in the bitterest of weather conditions. With a strong and icy wind blowing down the pitch towards the Éire Óg goal, Broadford had the advantage from the off. Despite their very best efforts, the Éire Óg goalie and the rest of the backline were, for most of the time, unable to drive the ball far enough up the field and beyond the strong Broadford midfield and forward lineout. Thanks to goals from Aoife O’Brien and Anna-lee Marsh and additional points from Anna-lee, Moya Marsh McMahon and Zoe O’Keeffe; the teams escaped the field at half-time on a scoreline of 2-04 to 0-0. With perhaps slightly improved weather conditions in the second half, Éire Óg did not get quite the same advantage as Broadford in the first half but were still able to lift their score to 2-02. However Broadford remained the stronger side and points from Anna-lee Marsh and Aiofe Vaughan and a final goal from Aoife O’Brien ensured a good win for Broadford 3-06 to 2-02.
Then, on Sunday evening, it was the turn of the hurlers from the U14’s in the second round of the Under 14C Championship. The match was played away and against Whitegate. Broadford stole a convincing win even though Whitegate continued throughout the match to put Broadford under pressure and keep the Broadford scoring rate down in the second half. Final score was 1-06 to 4-13.