Photos by John O Neil
Congratulations to De La Salle the winners of today’s Feile A.
The games went as follows:
Group 1
De La Salle (won) V Mountsion
Tramore v De La Salle (won)
Tramore (won) v Mountsion
Group 2
Butlerstown (won) v Gailltir
Gailltir v Clonea (won)
Butlerstown (won) v Clonea
Final Butlerstown v De La Salle (won)
Waterford Camogie is the umbrella body of camogie in the county of Waterford.
Established over 80 years ago, Camogie has grown into a dynamic sport for young women across the county.
| Age | |
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| Years on Panel | |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | |
| Sporting Idol | |
| Memorable Moment | |
| Pre-Match Ritual | |
| Song Before a Match | |
| Favourite Food | |
| Best Advice | |
| Fun Fact |
| Age | 20 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 3 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | BA in psychology and sociology |
| Sporting Idol | Katie Taylor |
| Memorable Moment | Playing in my first senior club final and winning |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I have the same breakfast lunch/dinner before every game |
| Song Before a Match | Beethoven |
| Favourite Food | Amigos wurger |
| Best Advice | Control the controllables |
| Fun Fact | I had a very short lived acting career which swiftly came to an end after I played Honey G in my 6th class show |
| Age | 20 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 3 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Studying PE and English B Ed in UCC |
| Sporting Idol | Henry Shefflin |
| Memorable Moment | Reaching the All-Ireland final with the Waterford Seniors after 78 years and scoring the winning point in an U16 Munster final with Waterford on Mother's Day. |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I have a superstition of packing something that belonged to my Grandad or Auntie who have passed away. It brings me comfort knowing they're with me, even if it is among the mess of my gear bag! |
| Song Before a Match | Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen |
| Favourite Food | Chocolate ! |
| Best Advice | Believe...and enjoy. |
| Fun Fact | I was in a TV show called 'Mo Shaol, Do Shaol' for Pole Vaulting and Sailing. |
| Age | 23 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 5 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Primary school teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Ronan O’ Gara |
| Memorable Moment | Winning first senior club county title |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Going for coffee morning of a match |
| Song Before a Match | Script or Coldplay |
| Favourite Food | Stir-fry |
| Best Advice | Worry about the next ball you can’t change what happened with the last one |
| Fun Fact | Used to play basketball |
| Age | 27 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 5 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | PE & Irish teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Liam Rushe |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the junior title with Clonea in 2023 |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Nope |
| Song Before a Match | Whatever is in my recently played Spotify playlist that week |
| Favourite Food | Porridge |
| Best Advice | Enjoy it while you can |
| Fun Fact | I love baking!! |
| Age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 1 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Student at St Augustines College |
| Sporting Idol | Jimmy Payne |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the intermediate club final |
| Pre-Match Ritual | nothing after a flat white is secured |
| Song Before a Match | whatever it takes~ imagine dragons |
| Favourite Food | My dads sunday roast |
| Best Advice | Take every chance like its your last |
| Fun Fact | I played piano for 8 years |
| Age | 27 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 3 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Secondary school teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Amad Diallo |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the Minor county final versus De La Salle under lights in Carriganore |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Eat some jellies |
| Song Before a Match | Prada - D Block Europe |
| Favourite Food | McDonalds |
| Best Advice | Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard |
| Fun Fact | I speak Spanish |
| Age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | My first year |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | 6th year student |
| Sporting Idol | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the u16 county final |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Spaghetti Bolognese the night before a big game |
| Song Before a Match | Depends on my mood |
| Favourite Food | Pasta |
| Best Advice | You’re only as good as your next game |
| Fun Fact | My surnames German |
| Age | 23 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 5 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | MSc Sports Performance Psychology in UL |
| Sporting Idol | Michael Jordan |
| Memorable Moment | Winning 2024 County Final Winning 2020 Intermediate All Ireland Club Final Captaining the Ursuline to Senior A Schools All Ireland Title 2019 |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I need coffee!! |
| Song Before a Match | PAWS |
| Favourite Food | Sushi |
| Best Advice | Be where your feet are |
| Fun Fact | I like to travel |
| Age | 26 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 11 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Secondary School Teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Michael Jordan |
| Memorable Moment | Winning our first Senior Championship with my club in 2022. |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I always pack my bag the night before a game. |
| Song Before a Match | Florence and The Machine |
| Favourite Food | My mothers roast dinner. |
| Best Advice | Performance follows attitude. |
| Fun Fact | I also have a black belt in Karate. |
| Age | 20 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 2 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Business and Law UCC |
| Sporting Idol | Usain Bolt |
| Memorable Moment | Winning 2 u16 finals in a weekend |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Eat lots before games |
| Song Before a Match | Running by Beyonce |
| Favourite Food | Garlic Bread |
| Best Advice | Make the ball yours |
| Fun Fact | I have 32 stitches |
| Age | 23 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | This is my first year |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Microbiology Analyst |
| Sporting Idol | Kate Marie Hearne |
| Memorable Moment | Celebrations on the pitch after advancing to senior level with club |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Always have to have a banana and a square bar, and listen to music |
| Song Before a Match | Any upbeat dance/house songs |
| Favourite Food | Carbonara |
| Best Advice | “Try your best and forget the rest” |
| Fun Fact | I was born in Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Age | 28 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 8 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Fitness instructor |
| Sporting Idol | Serena Williams |
| Memorable Moment | When we bet Tipperary in the all Ireland semi final in Nolan Park and when the final whistle went and the all the waterford supporters went mad |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Always put my right boot on first |
| Song Before a Match | This is me from the greatest showman |
| Favourite Food | Roast chicken dinner |
| Best Advice | Always enjoy the game |
| Fun Fact | I have a huge fear of spiders |
| Age | 28 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 11 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Early Years Practitioner |
| Sporting Idol | Sonia O’ Sullivan |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the Intermediate All Ireland with the county in 2015. |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Have my bag packed the night before and have a puck around at home before leaving. |
| Song Before a Match | Endor Pump it up |
| Favourite Food | Salmon |
| Best Advice | Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard. |
| Fun Fact | I use to try a bit of Irish dancing. |
| Age | 25 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 3 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Microbiology Analyst |
| Sporting Idol | Ronan O’Gara |
| Memorable Moment | Getting to the All Ireland Final in 2023 |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I always pack my bag the night before |
| Song Before a Match | Anything by Pink |
| Favourite Food | Beef stir fry |
| Best Advice | Keep going until the final whistle |
| Fun Fact | I won the St.Patricks Day art competition in 5th class |
| Age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | My first year |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Sports and Exercise Sciences at Ulster University Belfast |
| Sporting Idol | Kelly Harrington |
| Memorable Moment | Getting to go to the feile in Mayo with my club |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I don’t follow any rituals |
| Song Before a Match | Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison |
| Favourite Food | Pad thai or a spice bag |
| Best Advice | Fail to prepare, prepare to fail |
| Fun Fact | I am a twin !! |
| Age | 21 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 3 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Studying PE and maths teaching in UL |
| Sporting Idol | Katie Taylor |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the schools All Ireland |
| Pre-Match Ritual | No |
| Song Before a Match | Pop |
| Favourite Food | Chocolate |
| Best Advice | Work hard and trust your instincts |
| Fun Fact | I can play the tin whistle |
| Age | 19 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 3 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Electrical Engineering SETU |
| Sporting Idol | Tony Kelly |
| Memorable Moment | Playing in Croke Park for the All Ireland Final |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Always have my hair in plaits and the tan done. |
| Song Before a Match | Viva la Vida by Coldplay |
| Favourite Food | Steak and Pepper Sauce |
| Best Advice | You never regret doing something hard |
| Fun Fact | I broke my collarbone playing football |
| Age | 24 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 7 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | PE & Maths teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Annie Fitz |
| Memorable Moment | Intermediate Club All Ireland |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Pack the bag the night before |
| Song Before a Match | Fred Again / Kingfishr |
| Favourite Food | Pasta Carbonara |
| Best Advice | Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard enough |
| Fun Fact | I love coffee |
| Age | 29 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 8 years |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Keith Earls |
| Memorable Moment | County intermediate final 2021 |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Pack the shopping bag the night before |
| Song Before a Match | I'd listen to anything- Amble and kingfisher at the moment |
| Favourite Food | Scones |
| Best Advice | Never worry about the things you don't control |
| Fun Fact | My hair is naturally this curly 👍 |
| Age | 25 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 2 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Maths and English Teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Michael Jordan |
| Memorable Moment | Summer evenings pucking around with family and travelling to training and matches with teammates |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Tan the night before, fresh pair of runners on the day and getting in a puck around |
| Song Before a Match | Morgan Wallen, Saw Doctors, Eminem and Lizzo |
| Favourite Food | Nachos |
| Best Advice | It's not about what you thought about doing, it's about what you did |
| Fun Fact | I once went on a 24 hour trip to Madrid to go to a festival |
| Age | 29 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 4 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Strength & Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer |
| Sporting Idol | Serena Williams |
| Memorable Moment | Making the All Ireland Final in 2023 |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Apart from always having some caffeine, I actively avoid getting stuck in a ritual |
| Song Before a Match | Some Red Hot Chilli Peppers |
| Favourite Food | Any sort of pasta dish |
| Best Advice | Stop worrying about things you can’t change |
| Fun Fact | I’ve taken up carpentry as a hobby |
| Age | 23 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 7 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Student at SETU Waterford studying Public Health and Health Promotion |
| Sporting Idol | Ken McGrath |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the Minor A Munster final |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Always pack my bag the night before and eat the same meals |
| Song Before a Match | Redemption Days |
| Favourite Food | Prawn paella |
| Best Advice | Focus on your own lane, your own pace and your own race |
| Fun Fact | Always wear tan for a match |
| Age | 27 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 12 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Insurance intermediary |
| Sporting Idol | Katie Taylor |
| Memorable Moment | A toss up between the Minor club county final and All Ireland 2015 -I cant choose!! |
| Pre-Match Ritual | No superstitions I just pack my gear the night before and go for a coffee that morning! |
| Song Before a Match | Something upbeat anyway - not Beth Carton's playlist! |
| Favourite Food | Steak sandwhich! |
| Best Advice | Focus on what you can control, rather than worrying about things that are outside of your control. |
| Fun Fact | . |
| Age | 26 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 11 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | SNA |
| Sporting Idol | Brendan Cummins |
| Memorable Moment | Winning our first Senior County Title with the club in 2022 |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I do... top secret!!!! |
| Song Before a Match | anything Country!! |
| Favourite Food | Steak, Mash & Veg |
| Best Advice | You live everyday, you only got one life... live it to the fullest!!!! |
| Fun Fact | im actually a fully qualified S&C coach and a nutritionist.. and lots more..... |
| Age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 1 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Arts, in SETU Waterford. |
| Sporting Idol | Brianna ORegan. Waterford |
| Memorable Moment | Leading the minor team out to the pitch in our All Ireland Final. |
| Pre-Match Ritual | I don’t because if I forgot to do something it would put me off focusing on the game. |
| Song Before a Match | Stick season |
| Favourite Food | Tuna Pasta. |
| Best Advice | As a goalie it’s hard if a goal goes in as I would take it as me and my fault. The best advice I’ve been told is forget it and next ball. And during the game it’s forgotten about and can be thought about after the game. |
| Fun Fact | I was born in England and lived in England for couple of years. |
| Age | 29 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | This is my first! |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | Secondary School Teacher in Waterpark College |
| Sporting Idol | Katie Taylor |
| Memorable Moment | Winning the county final with Gailltír this year |
| Pre-Match Ritual | A walk on the prom in Tramore with Penny (my dog) and a tea from Molly’s |
| Song Before a Match | Eminem Lose Yourself |
| Favourite Food | Pizza |
| Best Advice | Don’t take advice from someone you wouldn’t swap places with |
| Fun Fact | I play the violin |
| Age | 31 |
|---|---|
| Years on Panel | 16 |
| Camogie Honours |
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| Occupation | PE and Maths Teacher |
| Sporting Idol | Iona Heffernan (Ferrybanks #1) |
| Memorable Moment | Knee cap coming out of place 2013 :( |
| Pre-Match Ritual | Sitting beside Beth Carton on the bus on the way to matches to annoy her (she hates anyone within a 1m radius of her) |
| Song Before a Match | Gala - Freed From Desire |
| Favourite Food | Steak |
| Best Advice | If you don’t make the changes, nothing changes |
| Fun Fact | At 15, my wrist was broken for 6 weeks before my parents decided to get it x-rayed (as they couldn’t listen to my complaining) - now it’s tilted 25 degrees. We can just about laugh about it now! |
