President’s September Blog

Its almost the end of a thrilling intercounty season. The Intermediate players of Cork and Galway extended the season until 10th October when they drew the All Ireland Intermediate Final at an excting game recently in Limerick.

 

As we await the replay, on the field activity continues with a club championships at county and Provincial level reaching the final stages.

 

There’s plenty of other action going on also. Here’s some dates that indicate forthcoming national activities:

 

Date	Activity
Week commencing 5th October	Announcement of nominations for 2009 Camogie All Stars
10th October	All Ireland Colleges 7s
Mid October	Release of Camogiezine – our new ezine to members – check our website to register your contact details
17th October	National meeting to discuss 2010 Intercounty Fixtures Progarmme – open to county officers and team managers
26th October	Coillte Development Squads Activity Day in Croke Park
31st October	Shinty International in Inverness involving Camogie players from Nancy Murray Cup and Mßire NÝ ChinnÚide Cup competitions
7th November	Announcement of 2009 All Stars at Annual All Stars Banquet, City West Hotel.
Early November	Publication of new Camogie magazine On the Ball
21st November	Camogie National Congress to ratify new National Camogie Development Plan and consult on proposed changes to our rule book An Treoir Oifig·il

 

As you’ll see from above, two new communication activities are planned between now and the year end. These are the launch of an ezine newsletter to members and the launch of On the Ball our new twice yearly magazine. We’re keen to keep you informed of all that’s happening in the Camogie world so watch out for these.

 

I’ve just undertaken visits to Donegal and Derry County Boards and then Mayo last night. Excellent development work going on and good ideas on improving access to coaching and playing opportunities. Great to hear about the involvement of Carrick on Shannon (Leitrim), Sylane (Galway) and Western Gaels (Sligo) along with Na Brideoga, Castebar Mitchells and Westport in the work of Mayo County Board. You can encourage and support this new teams by giving their young players games opportunities particularly in the age ranges under 8-12s.

 

Ar aghaidh leis an Cham¾gaÝocht!

 

Joan O’Flynn
Uachtarßn
September 2009

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