The Harps Camogie Club

27/8: Harps 7-3 Portlaoise 2-0
On Thursday August 27th of August, the Harps U16 girls played Portlaoise in the County Championship. They were impressive winners even tough much of the team were still eligible to play as under 14’s. Maria Dunne captained the team and led her young team from midfield along side Bronagh Dunne. Orlaith Delaney was excellent in goals, pulling off some great saves. The backs stood solid and were like a brick wall against their opposition with Shannon Saunders and Niamh Delaney playing out of their skin. The forwards all played well, especially Niamh Dunne, Shauna Monaghan, Lorna Campion and Edel Costigan. Lorna Campion got the first goal of the match from one of her trademark solos and striking to the net. Next to score was Edel Costigan with a goal of her own. Then the scoring machine Shauna Monaghan got her first point of the game. She went on to score a total of 3 goals and 3 points before the final whistle. Naimh Dunne also got 2 goals and was very impressive at full forward.

23/8: O’Moore’s 4-6 The Harps 3-2.
The under 16 girls played O’Moore’s in their 1st match in the county championship. The Harps played very well in bad weather but seemed to be unable to capitalise on all of their scoring opportunities. Niamh Dunne was the top scorer for the Harps with 2 goals and 1 point while Rosemarie
Phelan Scored 1 goal and 1 point.