115 boys and girls partook in the Ruan GAA and Camogie club summer camp held from August 14th to 17th.

Children were divided into groups from U6 to U14 with the camp running from 10am to 2pm daily. The children were taught skills and took part in many hurling drills each morning while in the afternoons the boys and girls were involved in fun leagues. The camp concluded with each child being presented with a certificate of participation from Head Coach Alan McDonnell.

There were a host of treats on the final day of camp. A visit from an ice-cream van received a very warm reception as did the arrival of the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie trophy accompanied by Ruan defender Rebecca Crowe and midfielder Aoife Anderson along with captain Sinead O’Keeffe plus Sixmilebridge duo Sarah Loughnane and Olivia Phelan.

Tara Moroney and Ciara Punch were on hand to bring the All-Ireland U16A shield, the Ruan duo were part of the winning squad.

Clare captain Tony Kelly was a special guest at the camp, the former Hurler of the Year arrived in a protective boot and crutches after sustaining an ankle injury.

Alan McDonnell served as Head Coach for the week, he was ably assisted by a strong coaching team of Rebecca O’Donoghue, Louise McDonnell, Lorna Crowe, Aoife Anderson, Sinéad Hastings, Síofra Ní Leactain, Kate Forde, Paul Howard, Shane O’Loughlin, Jonathan Barry, Gerry Fox and Piaras O’Sé.

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