Ard Mhacha Abu! Lisa Jennings
Being from Crossmaglen it was inevitable that the kids would be passionate about the GAA. Not only do they all play but they also love sitting watching the Saturday/Sunday Game with a big bag of snacks and of course a glass or two of wine for Me! We are lucky that my Mums House is right beside the pitches so they never have to go far to kick a ball and you would never see any of them without a ball or stick in the hand. The fact they missed out on a lot last year meant this year was super busy, so working from home has been a blessing in its own right, with majority of the Spring & Summer spent running across Armagh. Aoibhe played under 4 teams this year; U14Camogie, U12.5, U14 andU16 Ladies Football. Lauren played for 3; U12 Camogie, U12.5 Ladies Football and U11.5 Boys Football (of course she called it Mixed Gender).
They make me extremely proud on the field and get stronger year on year. Previously it had been a challenge to get to all their games with working in Dublin and not making it home until 6:30/7:00pm every evening. This year it was easy just to walk away from the laptop at 5:30/6:00pm to go watch them play, and if it was needed finish whatever work needed to be finished later that evening. This year Aoibhe was selected by the club to go trial for the Armagh Ladies Development Squad (proud Mammy moment!!). She unfortunately didn’t get picked this time. It was a daunting experience for her, training and playing with girls she doesn’t even know. Baffles me how they pick from an hours session on a pitch. I have no doubt she will be back and fingers crossed they will all take their Mother out for a day in Croke Park. Ard Mhacha Abu!
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