Jane Adams | Veronica Curtin | Claire Doherty | Mags D'Arcy
Aisling Diamond | Shónagh Enright | Jessica Gill | Fiona Hahnefeld | Mary Lacey Ciara Lucey | Therese Maher | Mairin McAleenan | Eimear McDonnell
Sinéad Millea | Niamh Mulcahy | Eileen O'Brien | Mary O'Connor
Una O'Donaghue | Una O'Dwyer | Imelda Kennedy | Catherine O'Loughlin
Jen O'Leary | Joanne Ryan | Marie Dargan | Sinéad Cahalan
Tina Hannon | Trish Jackman
Tina Hannon is a rising star on the inter-county Camogie scene. Since bursting onto the panel in 2008, it has been a fantasy rise for the Naomh Bríd star. In only her first year, her outstanding performances earned her a nomination for an All-Star Award.
2008 was a great year for Tina and her Faithful County team-mates. They coasted to the final of the All-Ireland Junior Championship last September, but it was heart break for the girls as they lost out to Clare in a sensational game to an injury-time Shonagh Enright goal.
With Offaly legend, Joachim Kelly in charge, she is looking forward to the new season and the challenges that lie ahead. After losing out to an All-Ireland Junior medal last September she is optimistic about the future, “Losing games like that gives you great drive to work harder and we intend to make up for it this year” she says. Tina wants to see Offaly step up a level to play Intermediate Camogie sooner rather then later and the Junior title is in her sights.
What has been your greatest moment in sport?
Getting to Croker last September was a fantastic feeling and something that I will never forget. We gave it our all and it was disappointing to lose the final, but watch this space - we will be back!
Who are the toughest team you have ever faced?
Antrim are one of the strongest teams and in Jane Adams they have one of the greatest players around.
Who was the toughest player you came up against?
It has to be Kate Lynch who I came up against when we played Clare in the All-Ireland Junior final.
Which player do you admire the most?
I am a big hurling fan and the player that stands out for me is Kilkenny’s Eddie Brennan, I could watch him all day. You have to admire Tyrone’s Sean Cavanagh as well, who is already a legend.
Who were your childhood heroes?
Offaly were doing the business on the hurling fields of Ireland when I was growing up. Brian Whelehan was a hero to everybody and I was also a big fan of DJ Carey.
Do you play any other sports?
I love all sports but at the moment maim interest is camogie.
What’s the most important skill in the game, in your opinion?
I know it’s not exactley a skill, but you must try to develop an intelligence for the game, know where the ball is going and know where to position yourself. This will help your confidence which will also help your game.
What advice would you give to young players?
Keep practising and enjoy yourself in training. Always look forward to training cos it’s where you will make friends for life and keep fit.
What are your hopes for the future?
We want to go all the way this year and make up for losing last year’s Junior final. To build up to this, a good run in the National League is called for.
Name: Tina Hannon
Age: 21
Team: Offaly
Debut: 2008 v Weatmeath
Position: Full-Forward
Honours:
1 Ashbourne Shield title,
1 Offaly Senior B title,
1 Offaly Junior title,
1 All-Star Nomination.
Club: Naohm Bríd
Fav Food: Sweet and Sour
Fav Music: The Coronas
Fav Book: Ross O’Carroll Kelly books
Fav Film: The Notebook
Fav TV: Home and Away
Occupation: Student Nurse
CúlFACT: Hurling obviously runs in the family as her dad, Eugene Hannon, was an Offaly hurling hero in the past.
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