Players
from Amsterdam GAC have already found success in European Hurling and Camogie
tournaments, in their debut seasons in their respective leagues.
Holland Ladies, led by formerCork
senior camogie player, Rosaire Holland, established their camogie team in March
and reached the final of the first European Camogie tournament in April. The
ladies team which featured only two experienced camogie players, and a host of
newcomers to the sport, were successful at reaching the tournament final at
their first attempt, against Paris .
While the French girls overcameHolland
in the final, it was an excellent day for the ladies and all involved in the
club. Rosaire, who was instrumental in getting the team set up, was awarded yet
another Player of the Tournament award…keep it going Rose!!
Holland Ladies, led by former
While the French girls overcame
The girls
will look to continue their good form in upcoming tournaments in Luxembourg and
Thurles over the summer. Well done to all the girls!!
On the
hurling side, Amsterdam
is focusing on the European Hurling 7’s tournament later in the summer, where
they will make their team debut. In the meanwhile, Darren Corcoran will be
arranging regular hurling training sessions, and a number of our players have
already a number of European Hurling medals in their back pockets this season.
Cathal
Hogan, Conor O’Rourke, Eolann Harrington, Fergal Walsh, and Jack Gorman have
all been successful at winning back to back hurling tournaments this season
joining up with players from across The Netherlands. Congrats to all the lads,
and everybody is looking forward to making a winning start for the Amsterdam
Hurling team at the European 7’s!