The under-8s started the year back on the pitch just before Easter. There was great turn out of 20 players at the start of the year. This was new to some of the girls as it was their first year of under-8s. They are a lovely bunch of girls and they are always willing to learn.
They started off in a blitz at the end of May. The girls played 5 games and a great day was had by all. As the weeks went by there was a blitz every month. We hosted our own blitz on Saturday 28th June. The girls all played very well, getting more into it every match. They became more confident with each game and enjoyed it very much. They had a great day at the Graigue Ballycallan/St. Brigid’s Family Fun Day where they played a few games. We finished our year with an invite to Inistioge to play 3 teams. These games were lively and lots of fun was had by all the girls.
On Wednesday 17th September Intermediate club member Therese Muldowney, who played corner back for the Kilkenny Intermediate team this year presented the girls with medals. The girls were all very excited. It was a great end to an even better year!
We wish the best of luck to any of the girls who are now finished with under-8s and hope they go on to do great things for the club.
Many thanks to Bridget Brennan, Jane Dowling and Eddie Moloney for all their hard work with the girls throughout the year. Also to the parents for bringing girls to matches and training and supporting them.
The panel for the year was as follows
Kirston Cody, Sarah Dowling, Hannah Hayes, Grace Delaney, Sarah Butler, Amy Walton, Nada Power, Emma Marnell, Molly Conroy, Joanne Brennan, Emily Tynan, Grace Delahunty, Elena Dunne, Shannon Comerford, Sarah Brennan, Georgina Casey, Katie Ronan, Siobhan Kenny, Millie Moloney, Lia Butler.
Report by Bridget Brennan