What a weekend for Aimee

Aimee Collier had a weekend to remember as she was named PWC Premier Junior Camogie Player of the Year on Saturday evening in Croke Park before then being part of the Camross team, which won the Leinster title in SETU Carlow.

“It's absolutely amazing. It's things you can't write; it's a dream. Whatever about winning it with your county, but honestly, winning in with your club, it's something extra special. The support we have today, it just says it all. It means so much,” said Aimee.

Collier credited her teammates, both for Laois and Camross, that gave her so much support over the course of the year as she picked up another individual accolade in Croke Park on Saturday.

“I couldn't have done it without those club girls either. The girls that we won with this year, with Laois as well, I couldn't have done it without anyone. I had so much support all year, and I'm just absolutely thrilled. The legs are getting sore now. It's a long year, but days like this drives you on, and it just makes it all the better,” she said.

Manager Arien Delaney spoke about the importance of the club having a good S&C coach and Collier agreed that it made a huge difference in getting Camross over the line.

“We really drove on, and this year, honestly, it made such a difference. All the girls definitely could vouch for that as well. It makes such a difference, all your speed work and stuff. It helps you on these heavy days with heavy pitches. That's where that comes into play, and it drove us over the line here today,” she said.

Next up for Camross is a game against Killimor from Galway, who were crowned Connacht champions on Sunday as well. Sunday’s win was Camross’ first provincial title in 24 years.

“Look, we'll look forward to tonight. It's been a long time coming. There's a lot of women out there, my own mam and auntie. The last time they won it was in 2001, and this is a long time coming. There's a lot of girls that have lost Leinster finals and semi-finals. We've been so close. We'll enjoy this one for sure but definitely regroup again.

“We'll be glad of the week off, but we'll get going again and recuperate for the All-Ireland semi-final,” Collier ended.