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ALL STARS 2011 - TARAS MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Saturday 4th February 2012
Congrats to Tara's Seven that scooped Awards.
They are Ann Gleeson (Holycross, Tipp), Niamh Keating (Granagh/Ballingarry, Salthill & Portobello) Bid Grennan (Tullougher, Kilkenny) Meabh Brennan (Glen Rovers, Cork), Joanne Hamilton (Cushendun, Antrim), Denise Gilligan (Craughwell, Galway) and Angela Kenneally (Mullinavat, Kilkenny).
All-Stars will be held on Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Corrib Rest in Queens Park - with thanks to Beano Collins for organising the funding and the event.
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FAREWELL ROSIE CUSACK - Rosie Cusack, star of Camogie and Football circles bids farewell to London as she returns to her native Australia having lived in London the last 6 and a half years.
Little did she know when she entered London's revolving door in 2005 that she would become such an integral part of London GAA.
Hitting the ground running, Rosie immediately made a big impression on the Tara Camogie squad (Tara). Having never picked up a hurl before 2007, she secured immediate success in her first full season by winning the Junior League and Junior Championship with Tara in 2008 and was Tara's Junior Player of the Year in the same season also.
Her dominance and skills shone so much that she was immediately regraded to senior level for the 2009 season. This did little to stand in her way and she went on to secure the treble of Senior League and Senior Championship success with Tara in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
A tower of strength for the Tara's and having formed a formidable midfield partnership with Meabh Brennan of Cork who has played by Rosie's side in virtually all of Tara's matches this years, it is little wonder Rosie was called in to the London Camogie panel and has played with them also since 2009 Whilst she has played all of her games this year in midfield, in previous years she has also played corner back for Tara.
She narrowly missed out on All Ireland glory with Tara who were beaten in the All Ireland Club final in 2011 by Inagh of Clare. However Rosie and the Tara team made history in the process by being the first London team ever to reach the final!
Further accolades have been bestowed on her and she was awarded Tara's Most Improved Player of the year in 2010 . This was awarded to her because of her contribution to Tara and the London County Camogie team having scored a hat trick of goals against Carlow.
Whilst a fantastic camogie player, with skills and strength in abundance, Rosie is also a dual camogie and football player . Rosie started her London football career with Holloway Gaels in 2006.
A GAA star through and through, Rosie was also called to the London ladies football panel and won the All Ireland Junior Ladies Football Championship with London in 2008 - arguably London ladies footballers greatest achievement to date. Her performance in this code was so great it earned her an All Star in the same season, being the highest accolade for a player.
In 2011 Rosie joined Kingdom Kerry Gaels (KKG). Her flexibility is clearly seen as Rosie has played both as goal keeper and full forward for KKG helping them to win the Provincial Plate in 2011.
Rosie also served on the Tara Committee in the last few years, most notably as Vice Chair in 2010 and 2011.
Whilst never being one to miss a club or county social also it is a wonder where she finds time to fit it all in!
By playing camogie and football at both club and county and achieving the incredible successes she has won despite not being native to Ireland is phenomenal and she leaves these shores a true legend!
Tara Camogie Club would like to extend their huge thanks and appreciation to Rosie for her commitment to the club and London GAA as a whole during her time here and wish her a safe journey home and all the best for the future. You will be dearly missed by all.
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TARA ALL IRELAND CAMOGIE FINAL FUND RAFFLE
The Draw was held on Sunday 4th December at Gerry Macs with Tracy Mac the official adjudicator.
First Prize - £200 - Brian Bango c/o Harley Street Clinic (sold by Jolene)
Second Prize - £100 - Roland O'Neill - c/o John Traynor Saudi Arabia (sold by Joni's Dad)
Third Prize - £50 Winner Carmel Gilligan, sold by Denise Gilligan
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PRESENTATION NIGHT
Saturday 3rd December 2011
We were honoured to have special guests Kilkenny Goalkeeper David Herrity and Under 21 Captain 2010 Eoin Murphy with the Liam McCarthy Cup at our Presentation Night.
Senior Player of the Year - Angela Kenneally
Junior Player of the Year - Niamh Dolan
Most Improved Players - Rachel Hawkins & Tina Enright.
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RACE NIGHT - GERRY MACS - SAT 15TH OCT
Fundraising Race Night at Gerry Macs, Greenford Road on Saturday 15th October.
We desperately need funds for our trip to Ireland in the All-Ireland quarter finals on Sun 30th Oct, when we play the Ulster champions. Contact us if you would like to buy a horse or sponsor a race. contact page
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GUESS THE SCORE
Many thanks to all that played in our "Guess the Score" competitions. The £50 prizes go to:
HURLING WINNER - Linda Plower - sold by Niamh Dolan
FOOTBALL WINNER - Beano Collins |
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RACE NIGHT - Saturday 6th August at The Man of Aran
Many thanks to all that bought/sold horses, sponsored races and to the punters on the night. Also many thanks too to Ambrose Gordon and all the staff at the Man of Aran. Winners as follows |
Race 1
Donegal - Paddy McKel
Cranky - Trish Dolan
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Race 2
Euro Bailout - Tadgh Keating
Mayo Girl - Wes Duncan |
Race 3
County Champs...again - Meabh Brennan
Johobos Donkey - Jo Hamilton
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Race 4
Ted Dolly - Sheila Fernandes
Probably - Denise Gilligan
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Race 5
Longface - Leon Linton
Blaze Brightly - Yvonne Donnelly
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Race 6
Solider - Susi Gill
Moylough Slasher - Eddie McLoughlin
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Race 7
Shup your Mouth - Patrick Murphy
Da Keeper - Aidan Ryan
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Race 8
To Max - Ettie Gallery
Capparaheen - Aidan Ryan
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Auction Race ~ Winner - Ambrose Gordon
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Birmingham Tournament March 2011
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Tara Camogie Club London begin the season where they left off last year
Tara Camogie Club started the 2011 season as they finished the 2010 season, with another piece of silverware. Tara ended the 2010 season on a high with a win in the League Final. Tara travelled to Birmingham for the International Birmingham Tournament on Saturday 12th March and travelled back to London winning the cup competition and also securing player of the tournament in Bid Grennan.
Tara travelled with a strong team featuring some of the regular team in Denise Gilligan, Joanne Hamilton, Angela Kenneally, Helen Murphy, Rosie Cusack, Sheila Fernandes and Bid Grennan. However there were some new faces to the team also in Maria Casey, Ellen O'Donovan, Linda Cummins and one new player to camogie Janine O'Gorman. The team on the day were mentored by Niamh Keating who just had a knee operation and is recovering nicely in time for the Tara Tournament.
Tara started the day with two wins over rival London teams Fr Murphy's and Croydon. Following this they convincingly beat John Mitchell's and Liverpool 2nd team setting up a semi final place with Fullen Gaels from Manchester. Tara ran out winners in the semi final. Through out the day the Tara girls showed fantastic team awareness, picking each other out with ease. The new members to the club gelled well into the mix. Gilligan and Hamilton were leading the charge up front for the girls in blue and white, while in defence Casey and O'Donovan slotted in very nicely on either side of Grennan. A combination of Cummins and Cusack between the posts meant that Tara leaked very few goals. Kenneally and Murphy controlled things in the middle of the park throughout the day.
Liverpool Hope's 1st team reached the final after beating Fr Murphy's in the other Cup Semi Final. Liverpool Hope were reigning champions after winning the competition last year and a title they were not willing to let go easily. Tara got off to a great start notching up some quick scores from sharp shooter Denise Gilligan and Angela Kenneally. Tara went in at the break with a comfortable lead but there was still a lot of work to do. Tara started the second half very well and again notched up a few scores. However Liverpool were not done yet and made surge at the end grabbing a goal however it was too little to late and Tara were victorious.
Tara showed their true champion status following a day of some fantastic camogie. A great start to the year for the Tara Camogie Club and the day was nicely rounded off for captain Bid Grennan as she received Player of the Tournament.
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| Legends 2011 |
Denise Gilligan played with the the Galway Legends in the Biddy Phillips 7s competition on the eve of the All-Ireland Camogie Club finals. Galway were beaten by Kilkenny in the final but took some consolation in Killimor winning the Club Final. (Denise Mooney is still celebrating).
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| AGM 2011 |
Bid Grennan gets a promotion and is now Tara Chair with Rosie Cusack being retained as Vice.
We wish Niamh Keating the best of luck as she takes up her new role as Tara Secretary for the coming season. She will be ably assisted by Denise Mooney. Sheila Fernandes has the new role of Treasurer, joined by Anne Digan and Ann Gleeson as Assistants. Emer Fahy is PRO and Helen Murphy Child Officer. Best of luck to all ladies in their roles.
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| Wedding Bells |
Congratulations to Niamh Pentony and Sean McLoughlin on their wedding on 10th June 2010 in the beautiful Mulranny, Co Mayo. Hope you both have a great life together.
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| Race Night - The Shawl, South Harrow ~ Race Winners |
Race 1 - Refinancial Planning
Frambled Eggs owed by Denise Gilligan
Tuesday's Girls owed by Ben Jackman
Race 2 - Sponsored by Robert Emmetts Hurling Club
Tipp Magic owned by Matty Healy
Red Mary owned by Mary Fitzpatrick
Race 3 - Sponsored by The Shawl
Fallujah owned by Helen Murphy
murty the Border Hopper! owned by Brian Mansfield
Race 4 - Sponsored by Craddockwood Homes
The Langer owned by Richie Connell
Jerry owned by Teresa Gill
Race 5 Sponsored by Hennessy's
Half Cut owned by Joanne Hamilton
Slim Attraction owned by Slim.
Race 6 - Sponsored by Glazers Chartered Accountants
Flangilena's Fire owned by John Mac
Race 7 - Sponsored by Heneghan Construction Ltd
Cold Drink Mate owned by Colm Forde
Race 8 - Sponsored by The Life of Riley
Ducati owned by Denise Gililgan
Jammers owned by Joanne Hamilton
Many thanks to all who bought, sold and betted on horses. Thanks also to our race sponsors and The Shawl for hosting the night. Thanks also to the Robert Emmetts hurlers and some of the London lads after their win against Monaghan in Ireland earlier in the day.
Congrats to Mick Kenny whose horse 'Kiltomer, Home of Hurling' romped home in the Auction Race.
Thanks also to The Shawl for hosting the Race Night.
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| Tournament Draw 2010 |
Every year we hold a Draw to help raise money towards our 7-a-side camogie tournament. Many thanks to all who bought tickets but only a few can be the lucky ones.
1st Prize - £200;
2nd Prize - £100;
3rd Prize - £50
Winners
1: J. Mulloy (c/o Margies)
2. Nuala Lynch
3. Gerard Mc Loughlin (Garryowen GFC)
4. Denise Mooney
5. Adrian Barry
6. Butty Martin (c/o Niamh Dolan)
7. Caroline Kelly
8. John Joe Burke
9. Kate Hamilton
Well done to Mags Heneghan who was top seller on behalf of the club.
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Birmingham Tournament 2010
Tara again travelled to the Birmingham 7s tournament and returned with a Trophy and Joanne Hamilton won Player of the Final.
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| Presentation Night 2009 ~ Tir Chonaill Park, November 2009 |
  
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Birmingham Tournament 2009
 
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| Kit Presentation by Cara Personnel |
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