2013 Under 14 Ladies Squad Pen Pics

The 2013 Under 14 Ladies Squad have taken up where last year’s Antrim Feile Champions left off….but with a significant difference!
The new look squad is littered with a host of young talent, drawn from the ranks of the Under 12 Squad, who have taken up the mantle of the 2012 squad and are looking to push past the acievements of last year’s team.
With Antrim Feile Championship wins over Moneyglass and St Pauls, and the tasty prospect another Championship Final against St Paul’s looming after Feile, there is a belief in this young squad that suggests that they could develop into something special. Tempered by a few of the ‘older’ 14’s, this promises to be an interesting season for the ladies, and they welcome the support of the entire club as they push towards the Feile in Derry at the end of June.

Name: Caiomhe Callaghan Position: Goalkeeper Profile: Undoubtedly one of the most natural goalkeepers in junior football, Caiomhe was seriously injured in the game against Moneyglass that took St Brigid’s to the 2012 Feile Finals. After a year, her return to the 2013 squad is great news for the rest of the girls and she is quickly regaining her reputation as one of the safest pairs of hands around.

Name: Tara Graham Position: Goalkeeper/Defender Profile: As understudy to Caiomhe Callaghan, Tara is learning her trade steadily and assuredly. she will also offer her services in the half-back line when required and is gradually developing her confidence, surrounded as she is by a solid back line.

Name: Anna Carberry Position: Defender Profile: Tenacious and tough on the park, Anna’s quiet ‘off pitch’ personality is in stark contrast to her ‘on pitch’ persona. She has broken into the U14 team in the last year and has established herself as a force to be reckoned with, as any forward who has played against her can confirm

Name: Anna Moore Position: Attacker Profile: Blink and you would miss her! What you won’t miss is the undoubted ability of Miss Moore whose size belies her ability. A natural footballer in every sense of the word, Anna promises much and delivers in spades. Put her up against a big defender and watch the fun start!

Name: Annie Slevin Position: Defender Profile: Annie’s last year in the squad has seen her plagued by a few niggling injuries, but she has been a stalwart at the back, bravely doubling up for Goalkeeper Caiomhe when she was injured. She was an integral part of the recent tournament winning squad, who visited Coatbridge in Scotland with some success.

Name: Caitlin Fryers Position: Attacking Midfielder Profile: They say good things come in small packages! A medal winning boxer, an accomplished soccer player, and now a formidable Gael, Caitlin will play in any position asked and give 100%. Probably the top scorer in the team, she will move from defence to attack with ease. With a strength that defies her build, she will go up against defenders and attackers twice her size, without hesitation.

Name: Caitlin Mooney Position: Attacking Midfielder Profile: Caitlin typifies the kind of powerful attacking midfielder that St Brigid’s seem to breed in numbers. When she links up with Anna Connolly, she demonstrates a natural understanding that some players take years to perfect, and with finishing to match, she will trouble defenders whenever she plays.

Name: Carla Abatte Position: Defender Profile: Tall and quick, Carla is happiest shifting from roving back to penetrating midfielder. She is full of running and is always willing to cover for her team mates as they push forward into attacking positions.

Name: Ciara McAree Position: Defender Profile: Although deemed one of the ‘senior’ girls, Ciara has by her own admission, come late to the squad. She is a ‘grafter’ who is always willing to learn from the more experienced girls and her first jaunt to Feile can only add to her development.

Name: Darcey Smyth Position: Attacker Profile: Determined, and with bags of ability, Darcey is one of a host of new young attackers who are fronting the St Brigid’s team and is proving her worth in every game she plays. Watching her link with her front row colleagues, it is easy to forget that she only twelve. Expect to see her name on the score sheet at Feile!

Name: Eimear Matthews Position: Attacking Midfielder Profile: As an award winning Camogue, Eimear typifies that combination of aggression and skill that knows nothing but winning. Always willing to work, her speed moving forward and reliability in the tackle brings a level of determination and fitness to the squad that motivates the entire team.

Name: Ellie Martin Position: Defender Profile: One of our future young stars, Ellie brings energy and commitment to the St Brigid’s squad, along with her wicked sense of humour which has endeared her to her team mates. Developing steadily in her defensive role, she will undoubtedly form a crucial part of the squad moving forwards.

Name: Emma Ferrin Position: Attacking Midfielder Profile: Probably the most influential player in the squad along with Michelle Magee, Emma is strong, purposeful and calm, with an eye for goal that few others can match. It was her penalty in the last minute of the Feile Championship Final against St Paul’s that is taking us to Derry, dispatched with her usual style and authority, even under extreme pressure and provocation. This girl has ice water for blood!

Name: Lara Marken Position: Defender Profile: Solid and secure, Lara’s physical strength gives those playing in front of her, great reassurance. An unfortunate injury in the 2013 Feile Final sidelined her over the last month, but she is confident that she will be back in her defensive role, come the last weekend in June.

Name: Lauren Carroll Position: Defender Profile: Lauren’s powerful left foot and determination to win every ball that comes her way has made her a great asset to the team in her rookie year. As a relative newcomer to football, the speed of her progression from the under 12 to the under 14 squad has been remarkable and she promises to be a great asset as her experience grows.

Name: Lucy Devlin Position: Defender Profile: Another ‘quiet’ soul, Lucy prefers to do her talking on the football field, and acts as one of the main ‘feeders’ for the midfield line. She continues to grow in confidence and the experience gained from another Feile tournament can only do her good.

Name: Meabh Blaney Position: Attacker Profile: Coming from a famous footballing family, it is clear that genetics have not let Meabh down. Currently enjoying a scoring run to rival anyone in the team, Meabh, like Rebecca and Darcey is a veteran of Team Feile 2012 and is determined to surpass last year’s team success.

Name: Michelle Magee Position: Attacking Midfielder Profile: At 13, it seems inconceivable that Michelle finds herself in her third Feile Finals. Possessing the skills and maturity of a player five years her senior, Michelle is the lynchpin of the St Brigid’s squad. Another Antrim regular, she is strong, fast, assured and with a finish that rivals anyone in the junior game, she relishes the big occasion. Although she will be missing the team’s other midfield General, Emma Ferrin this year, Michelle has more than enough support around her to deliver the goods!

Name: Niamh Mallon Position: Defender Profile: Another senior squad member, Niamh remains part of St Brigid’s solid backline with her aggressive determination. With a smile as wide as a set of goalposts, she is one of the team jokers, but she assures her coaches that she will not be taking anything lightly in ‘Derry this year.

Name: Niamh O’Kane Position: Defender Profile: Like Rosa, Niamh is a newcomer to this team, but you wouldn’t know it! Tackling as hard as a veteran, Niamh’s natural ability is steadily starting to shine through, and with the benefit of a natural left foot, promises to be around the team for a long time to come.

Name: Olivia Boyle Position: Attacker Profile: Completely at odds with the small, fast and furious front line that currently leads the St Brigid’s attack, Olivia is strong and physical, with the ability to carry the ball into the danger zone, allowing her team mates to feed off the scraps. New to the under 14 setup, she offers a handy alternative against stubborn defences.

Name: Rebecca Doyle Position: Attacker Profile: Last year, Rebecca appeared at Feile aged ten, and proved herself a match for defenders four years her senior. Now, as a regular starter in this talented under 14 squad, she has settled into her frontline role and loves nothing better than to mix it with back line before slotting over a score. One of the wealth of young forwards that litter the St Brigid’s team this year.

Name: Rosa McCormack Position: Defender Profile: With almost half of this year’s Feile squad still eligible to play at under 12 level, Rosa typifies the kind of energetic and fresh legs that have been such a feature of St Brigid’s new look 2013 team. Always in thick of it, Rosa seems to emerge with the ball with unnerving regularity to break down opposition attacks and feed her midfield team mates.

Name: Sian Mulligan Position: Defender Profile: Sian is a survivor from St Brigid’s 2012 Feile squad and as such, with her experience of the ‘big game,’ sets about her job in the backline with the knowledge that she is part of a solid and assured defensive line.

Name: Niamh Creen Position: Defender Profile: Niamh has featured in the last couple of Feile squads and as one of the senior members of the squad, is expected to take Feile 2013 in her stride. A utility player who can play in several positions, Niamh is one of the anchors in the squad whose experience of previous competitions is invaluable for the younger squad members.

Name: Anna Connolly Position: Attacking Midfielder Profile: Probably the most natural footballer in the St Brigid’s team, Anna continues to demonstrate why she has established herself as a regular in the Antrim squad that made the semi-finals of this year’s national championship. Fast with the ball and lethal with her right foot, Anna forms part of the formidable midfield that has taken the team to their third Feile in four years.

Name: Eimear Mulligan Position: Defender Profile: Eimear is on of our most recent additions to the Under 14 Squad and like many others, has progressed through the ranks of our Under 12’s development team, showing great progress over the last few months taking her a place alongside her sister Sian at the heart of our defence.

Name: Sorcha McGarvey Position: Attacker Profile: Although Sorcha has been unable to make the final Feile team going to Derry due to family commitments, her contribution to the team’s success has been significant, adding even more grit and firepower to an already impressive front line. Always willing to ‘get her shirt dirty,’ her impressive combination play with her fellow forwards, particularly Anna Moore has earned them both, the title of the ‘Terrible Twosome!’