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It was a disappointment in sporting terms. Kilkenny under-16 camogie girls suffered heartbreak as they saw their All-Ireland dreams come up short in agonising circumstances in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick last Saturday afternoon.

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Kilkenny Under-16 Camogie girls under the management team of Paddy Kelly, TJ Bryan and David Hogan are on the verge of an All-Ireland final place as they prepare for Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final encounter with Clare in Killmallock Co Limerick — 1pm throw-in.

Kilkenny under-16 camogie girls easily regained their Leinster title as they defeated Dublin at a sun-drenched Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh, last Sunday afternoon. It was an efficient, disciplined, and workmanlike display from Kilkenny, who surged clear during the second-half, as the switching of Miriam Walsh had a decisive effect. Walsh scored 1-2 in the second-half — 1-4 in total as they killed off the hopes of the Metropolitan girls.

A thrilling contest that produced a dramatic conclusion saw Kilkenny snatch a vital victory away to Tipperary in the Ragg last Saturday afternoon, as the under-16 All-Ireland camogie championship got off and running.

Thomastown’s Under 14 ladies football team made the long trip to Derry for Feile Peil last weekend when a large convoy took to the motorway filled with 32 players, mentors, families and supporters.  This was the fourth year in a row Thomastown have participated with Nelle Henderson and captain Sinead Whelan having the distinction in playing in all four Feile Peil tournaments.

Thomastown Ladies Under 14 Football Team will attend Feile Peil na nOg this weekend for the fourth year in a row, with two players Nelle Henderson and Sinead Whelan recording their fourth trip to the annual festival of football. In 2007 in Leitrim, Thomastown won two matches before losing out at group stage to eventual winners Kinawley of Fermanagh.

A little piece of history was created at Geraldine Park, Athy on Sunday last when Kilkenny claimed the Leinster under-14 C’ title in ladies football. The girls made a quick start to the game with a stunning six minute blitz midway through the first half which yielded three goals. Despite a second half comeback from Louth, the Kittens’ strength in front of goal had proved crucial and the deficit was too much for Louth to claw back.

The Kilkenny under 14 girls made the short trip to Tinryland on Saturday to take on neighbours Carlow in round 1 of the Leinster championship, and as in recent years the Kittens were well in command from early on and recorded an easy victory.

GAA commentator, Mícheál Ó Muirchearta, doing his commentary on the Feile Parade on Friday night on seeing the Thomastown team approaching the review stand said” I see an unbelievable sight before me — a football team from Kilkenny”.