On Saturday last the u10/11 team took part in an Avondhu blitz in Charleville. We had a large panel on the day and played four matches.

Our first game was against Ballyhea who proved to be a strong opposition. Sonya was our goalie for this game and kept a clean sheet. The backline consisted of Ciara Biggane, Joanne, Niamh, Fiona and Caitlin and they kept the ball away from the danger zone. At midfield, Kathleen and Lauren never stopped running, helping out the backs and the forwards. In the forwards Jennifer Moloney, Alicia, Ciara McKenna, Sinéad and Chloe were a constant threat to the Ballyhea goals. Laura, Abbie and Eimear all gave 100% when introduced. This game saw some great displays of skill from both sides and a draw was the result at the final whistle.

In our second match of the day we played Mallow. Sonya was in goals and her puckouts ensured our forwards got plenty of ball. In the backline Eimear, Joanne, Jennifer and Caitlin blocked and hooked to prevent Mallow from scoring. At midfield Fiona, Lauren and Kathleen ensured Charleville kept possession of the sliotar. Riona, Laura, Emma and Grace were the forward line and despite their best efforts were extremely unlucky not to score. Sinéad, Niamh, Abbie, Ciara McKenna, Gennifer, Chloe, Ciara Biggane, Leanne and Alicia all played superbly when introduced and helped to keep Charleville in the game. The game resulted in our second draw of the day.

In our third match Charleville played Milford. In goals, Sonya brought off some great saves. She was helped out by Niamh, Joanne, Riona, Laura, Lauren and Caitlin who cleared every ball that came their way. The midfield pairing of Fiona and Kathleen assisted the forwards in creating numerous scoring chances. Chloe, Sinéad, Ciara Biggane, Eimear, Ciara McKenna and Abbie were the forward line and did their best to block every clearance. Emma, Jennifer, Alicia, Gennifer, Grace and Leanne displayed some excellent striking when introduced. This was a close game with both teams converting many of their scoring chances. In the end, Charleville were unlucky to lose out by a single point.

In the shield final we played Newtown. Sonya cleared the ball off the line on numerous occassions. Jennifer, Niamh, Gennifer, Caitlin, Joanne and Alicia were the backs and chased every ball. At midfield Fiona made several runs and created many scoring chances. In the forward line, Lauren, Kathleen, Ciara Biggane, Chloe, Sinéad and Ciara McKenna gave it their all and never stopped trying to score. Abbie, Leanne, Eimear, Riona, Emma, Laura and Grace all played their part in the final when introduced. This was a tight game with both teams showing great teamwork and skill. In the end Charleville ran out winners and the Charleville captain, Sonya Wallis was presented with the shield. Thanks to everyone who helped out on the day.

Team: Sonya Wallis,Ciara Biggane, Joanne Barry, Niamh Kavanagh, Fiona Nelligan, Caitlin Sheehan, Kathleen Dore, Lauren Corrigan, Jennifer Moloney, Alicia Fox, Ciara McKenna, Sinéad McMahon, Chloe Morrissey, Abbie Biggane, Gennifer Moore, Leanne Coughlan, Eimear Hawe, Riona Carroll, Emma Meade, Laura Doyle, Grace Gilvarry, Sinead Carey.