Tomás McCarthy

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Articles

Waterford march on in camogie championship

1 week ago | wlrfm.com | Tomás McCarthy

Annie Fitzgerald netted a hat trick as Waterford advanced to the knockout stages of the All Ireland camogie championship with a 4-16 to 2-11 win over Dublin on a scorching Saturday afternoon in Walsh Park. Beth Carton also found the back of the net as Mick Boland's charges recovered from a sluggish start. Niamh Rockett shot six points and assisted two goals. The Déise produced 2-11 without reply either side of half time as the Dubs went 30 minutes without a score.
Sullivan swoops to salvage share of spoils in Dungarvan

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Tomás McCarthy

A last-second equaliser from Kate Sullivan salvaged a dramatic 1-13 to 1-13 draw for Dublin in a cracking TG4 All-Ireland SFC opener with Waterford in Dungarvan. Despite the absence of top scorer Kellyann Hogan, the Déise led 1-13 to 1-11 with two minutes left. Hannah Power put in a player of the match performance at midfield, captain Emma Murray was magnificent in defence and attack while Bríd McMaugh kicked four points.
Late Kate Sullivan point salvages draw for Dublin against Waterford

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Tomás McCarthy

Despite the absence of top scorer Kellyann Hogan, the Déise led 1-13 to 1-11 with two minutes left. Hannah Power put in a player of the match performance at midfield, captain Emma Murray was magnificent in defence and attack while Bríd McMaugh kicked four points. But the home side couldn't hang on for their first ever senior championship win over the Dubs however, as a Hannah Tyrrell free and that buzzer-beater from Sullivan levelled the contest for the seventh time.
Déise demolish Derry in camogie championship

3 weeks ago | wlrfm.com | Tomás McCarthy

Waterford enjoyed a facile 44 point win over Derry in a one sided All Ireland camogie clash on a Saturday afternoon of sunshine and showers in Walsh Park (5-31 to 0-2). Back to back victories for Mick Boland's side. Abby Flynn netted a hat trick for the Déise while Niamh Rockett and Beth Carton also raised green flags. Flynn finished with 3-3 from play. De La Salle club mate Carton shot 1-8 (1-7 from play) and sprayed the ball around brilliantly from centre forward.
Electric Ireland MHC: Gritty Waterford advance

3 weeks ago | gaa.ie | Tomás McCarthy

Electric Ireland MHC Quarter-FinalWaterford 1-18 Limerick 1-14By Tomás McCarthy at FBD Semple StadiumWaterford are through to the All Ireland minor hurling semi finals for the first time in 11 years. On a bright and breezy Sunday afternoon, Cormac Spain scored 1-8 as the Déise beat Limerick for the second time this season and bounced back from their Munster final loss to Cork. It is now a total of 6-58 for the young Ballygunner attacker in this year's championship.
Big win for Déise camogie in Kilkenny

4 weeks ago | wlrfm.com | Tomás McCarthy

Waterford got off to a winning start in the All Ireland camogie championship this afternoon. The Déise defeated Kilkenny by 0-17 to 0-10 at a bright and breezy Nowlan Park. All Star attackers Niamh Rockett and Beth Carton scored thirteen points between them for Mick Boland's. Rockett was unerring from placed balls and made four big catches. She sent over six frees, two 45s and one from play. Carton hit four from play and assisted two more.
Waterford hurlers exit 2025 championship

1 month ago | wlrfm.com | Tomás McCarthy

The Waterford team showed one late change as Kieran Bennett replaced the injured Iarlaith Daly. Three switches in total from the loss to Tipperary with Seán Walsh and Patrick Fitzgerald in for Dessie Hutchinson and Kevin Mahony up front. Stand-in captain Conor Prunty won the toss and chose to play with the strong wind towards the Blackrock goal. Mark Fitzgerald lined up at centre back with Tadhg De Burca switched to the wing. Cork recovered from four down to go in 13-12 up at the break.
"It's hard to say no to your own sister!" Aoife Murray on Waterford return

1 month ago | wlrfm.com | Tomás McCarthy

Sport A chat with her sister Emma persuaded Aoife Murray to rejoin the Waterford ladies football panel this season. "I was watching the first few league games on the streaming and I found it extremely difficult to sit there and watch them. I didn't think I would find it that hard but I was in an absolute heap. I'm close to a lot of the girls that are still on the panel. A lot of my best friends are still there. I missed being with them and playing with them.
"It would mean so much" Chloe Fennell on Munster final

1 month ago | wlrfm.com | Tomás McCarthy

Sport The Waterford ladies football team seek their first Munster title in 23 years against Kerry on Sunday afternoon. Déise attacker Chloe Fennell would love to get her hands on a provincial medal. "It would mean so much. They don't come around that often, senior finals, we haven't been in one in six years. To get a senior Munster medal would be fantastic. My parents and all the parents have travelled all over the country to league games and to championship games.
Two changes for Déise hurlers

1 month ago | wlrfm.com | Tomás McCarthy

Sport There are two changes to the Waterford hurling team for Sunday's Munster championship meeting with Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Sean Walsh and Patrick Fitzgerald start in attack while captain Dessie Hutchinson and Kevin Mahony drop to the bench. Austin Gleeson is named among the subs. Peter Queally's side must beat the Rebels to stay alive in this year's championship. Cork boss Pat Ryan has made four changes following their heavy loss to Limerick.