Ladies Football
Jerome Quinn's Brilliant Tribute to Marie Hoye
Date: 17 Jul 2010 / Viewed: 94 times
Ladies present Cheque for Cancer Charity
Date: 12 Jun 2010 / Viewed: 85 times
The Clann Eireann Ladies recently held the very successful inaugural Marie Hoye and Catriona McKeag Memorial Tournament. One of the goals of the tournament was to raise £500 for the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. This target was reached and surpassed by over £300. Congratulations and a Big Thank You to all for your generosity.
Video from the Marie Hoye Memorial 7s
Date: 5 Jun 2010 / Viewed: 114 times
Clann Eireann Ladies win Marie Hoye Memorial 7-a-side tournament
Date: 31 May 2010 / Viewed: 224 times
Saturday May 29th saw the inaugural Clann Eireann Marie Hoye Memorial 7-a-side tournament take place at the club involving 12 teams in total. Despite the best efforts of the weather, nothing was going to stop what turned out to be an excellent tournament, enjoyed by players and spectators alike. All credit must be given to those involved in the organising of the event which passed off seamlessly. Fittingly, Clann Eireann Ladies won the prestigious Marie Hoye Cup which resulted in a mixture of celebration and emotion. Congratulations again to all those involved. Special mention of thanks to the sponsor of the event, Murphys Law Irish Pub, Florida,U.S.A & Breast Cancer Awareness.
The following article appeared in todays (31st May 2010) Irish News
Clann Eireann Ladies won the inaugural Marie Hoye Memorial seven-a-side tournament in Lurgan on Saturday.
It was an emotional victory for the host club who organised the competition in memory of two of its members – Marie Hoye, who was the founder of Clann Eireann ladies football and who died after a long battle with breast cancer in 2006, and young club star, 16-year-old Caitriona McKeag, who died from meningitis in 2007.
While Clann Eireann triumphed in the cup final, Cavan side Lacken won the Caitriona McKeag Shield, defeating Glen by five points.
Clann Eireann topped their group to qualify for the quarter-final of the Marie Hoye Cup, defeating Crossmaglen and Lacken on their way.
In the quarter-final, they recorded victory over Carrickcruppen while, in the semi-final, they beat Donaghmoyne in what was a fast-paced and highly-skilled encounter. UUJ then awaited them in the final, having also topped their group, defeating Glen and Bredagh, then Clann Eireann B in the last eight and Crossmaglen in the semi-finals.
In a closely-fought final, UUJ were ahead by just two points at the interval. But credit must go to the Armagh club who had a very strong second half, and who were able to find the target, popping over 1-4 unanswered in the last few minutes for victory. It was an emotional captain, Meabh Moriarty, who received the Marie Hoye Cup.
Some great photos, taken by Barry Coleman, have been added to the gallery.
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GAELIC 4 MOTHERS
Date: 27 May 2010 / Viewed: 168 times
The Clann Eireann mammys have left the kids with him indoors for an hour (or two!!) on Tuesday evenings as the Gaelic for Mothers programme has turned into a huge success. For some it was a case of dusting the cobwebs of the boots and for others it was a trip to the shops(any excuse!) to see what all the fuss was about. But for all, an enjoyable time is being had.
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