The U17 Camogie team have reached the final of the league and take on Sarsfields at 2pm today in Sarsfields.
Thanks to Captain Aoife O’Toole for taking part in this week’s captain’s profile.
Best wishes to the team and management. We encourage everyone to support the team today.
What age did you start playing for Moorefield?
I started playing Camogie when I was 14.
I started playing Camogie when I was 14.
Who encouraged you to get involved in the club?
My parents and my brother, Darragh.
My parents and my brother, Darragh.
Do you play any other sports or have any hobbies?
I play Gaelic football.
I play Gaelic football.
Who do you look up to in sport?
My brother, Darragh.
My brother, Darragh.
What’s your favourite thing about being part of this team?
I love how much we’ve come together as a team and how we’re starting to really work for each other.
I love how much we’ve come together as a team and how we’re starting to really work for each other.
How did it feel when you were asked to be captain this year?
I was so happy and proud. It’s a huge privilege to captain this team.
I was so happy and proud. It’s a huge privilege to captain this team.
What position do you play?
Midfield.
Midfield.
What makes this group of players special?
We all support each other, and everyone is really determined.
We all support each other, and everyone is really determined.
Favourite match you’ve played in?
The Minor Football Final last year against Rheban.
The Minor Football Final last year against Rheban.
Toughest opponent you’ve faced?
Straffan.
Straffan.
Best moment in your GAA journey so far?
Winning the Minor Football Final last year.
Winning the Minor Football Final last year.
Any pre-match routine or superstition?
I listen to music and always put my left boot on first.
I listen to music and always put my left boot on first.
What do you enjoy most about match days?
The laughs we have before matches and the way we play together as a team.
The laughs we have before matches and the way we play together as a team.
Quick Fire Questions About Your Teammates
Best singer: Ellie Maher
Best dressed: Cassie Tracey
Most likely to be late for training: Amy Maher
Most competitive: Ava Cummins or myself
Hardest worker at training: Molly O’Neill
Best under pressure: Lilian Rose Cummins
Most likely to become a county player: Ava Cummins
Most likely to make everyone laugh: Ellie Maher or myself
Funniest moment from the season: When Ava Cummins let in the goal in the last minute against Celbridge
Most organised: Hannah Kelly
Manager’s pet: Caoimhe Gormley
One teammate you’d always want beside you in a battle: Molly O’Neill
