07 August 2009

This is a bit of a better late than never article. Pictured below are the players who picked up thecamogie honours for 2008.  Well done to Aisling & Alison.

Camogie Player of 2008: Aisling Gribbin

Camogie Most Improved Player 2008: Alison Barclay

23 November 2008

The club held it's most successful ceili ever on Saturday at the Couper Institute.  The ceili is organised annually by the camogie/shinty team and has become a not-to-be-missed event.

Our thank go to St James' ceili band who had toes tapping and the floor bouncing with their usual brilliant performance.

This year we were also treated to Eamon Campbell's 'brush dance'.  As can be seen from the photo, Eamon's feet were a blur.  Not sure how we will top that next year.

The club also took the opportunity to thank the women's festival sponsor, Mick Coyle, for his support over the last three years.  It took a bit of time to coax Mick away from his tea and onto the stage, but the festival committee chair, Janice Aitken, eventually was able to pass on the club's appreciation for his support of the women's game.  Mick is usually a man of few quotable words, however on this occasion he was persuaded to give a short acceptance speech.

The camogs are already thinking about next year's ceili and will announce the venue and date in the new year.

Oh yes, and we made a few bob for the club while we were about it.

^{Photos Courtesy of Grace McBride & Willie Doherty.}