Neamh Woods Explained

Neamh Woods
Fullname:Neamh Woods
Birth Date:1989 5, df=yes [1] [2]
Occupation:PE teacher
Positions:WA, C, WD
Clubyears1:200x–
Clubteam1:Larkfield (Lisburn)
Nationalyears1:200x–

Neamh Woods is a Northern Ireland netball international and a Tyrone Ladies' Gaelic footballer. She was a member of the Northern Ireland teams at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 Netball World Cup. As a Ladies' Gaelic footballer she played for Tyrone in the 2010 All-Ireland final. She captained Tyrone when they won the 2018 All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies' Football Championship. She was an All Star in 2008 and 2018 and was the 2018 TG4 Intermediate Player's Player of the Year.

Early life, family and education

Woods is from Clanabogan, County Tyrone.[3] [4] [5] Her father, Seamus Woods, played Gaelic football as a midfielder for Tyrone during the 1970s. Together with his brothers, Canice and Laurence, he also helped Carrickmore win the Tyrone Senior Football Championship in 1977, 1978 and 1979. More recently he has managed ladies' Gaelic football teams at Drumragh Sarsfields.[6] [7] Neamh began playing netball while attending Sacred Heart College, Omagh.[8] [9] [10] She subsequently attended University of Ulster, Jordanstown[11] [12] and Queen's University, where she studied physical education.[13]

Netball

Clubs

Woods plays netball for the Lisburn–based Larkfield club in the Northern Ireland Premier League. Her teammates at Larkfield include fellow Northern Ireland international, Caroline O'Hanlon and Michelle Drayne.[14] [15] [16] [17]

Northern Ireland

Woods has represented Northern Ireland at under-17, under-19, under-21, university and senior levels.[18] [19] [20] [21] [22] She was a member of the Northern Ireland team that won 2015 Nations Cup.[23] [24] [25] She also helped Northern Ireland win the silver medal at the 2017 European Netball Championship.[26] [27] She was subsequently a member of the Northern Ireland teams at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and at the 2019 Netball World Cup.[28] [29] [30] Woods is one of several Ladies' Gaelic footballers to play netball for Northern Ireland. Others include Caroline O'Hanlon (Armagh), Laura Mason (Down) and Michelle Drayne, Emma and Michelle Magee (all Antrim).[31] [32] [33]

TournamentsPlace
2007 Nations Cup[34]
2015 Nations Cup[35] [36] [37]
2015 European Netball Championship[38] 4th
2017 European Netball Championship[39] [40]
2018 Commonwealth Games[41] [42] 8th
2019 Netball World Cup[43] [44] [45] 10th

Gaelic football

Neamh Woods
Sport:Ladies' Gaelic football
County:Tyrone
Province:Ulster
Club:Drumragh Sarsfields
→ UUJ
→ Queen's University
Clyears:
2008–2012
2014
Counties:Tyrone
Icyears:200x–
Icposition:Defender/Midfielder
Allstars:2

Clubs

Woods plays Ladies' Gaelic football at club level for Drumragh Sarsfields. Before 2003 the club did not have girls or ladies teams so Woods played with boys teams up to under-14 level. At an All-Ireland Feile when Drumragh played Glenswilly she marked Michael Murphy.[46] [47] [48] [49] [50] In 2008 she was a member of the University of Ulster, Jordanstown team that won the O'Connor Cup.[51] She also played for UUJ in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 O'Connor Cup finals [52] [53] [54] and for Queen's University in the 2014 final.[55] [56]

Inter-county

Woods played for Tyrone in the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final against Dublin.[57] [58] [59] In 2018 she captained Tyrone when they won the All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies' Football Championship. In the final she scored two goals as Tyrone defeated Meath 6–8 to 1–14. Woods was also named player of the match.[60] [61] [62] [63] In 2008 and 2018 Woods was selected as an All Star. In 2018 she was named the TG4 Intermediate Player's Player of the Year.[64] [65] [66]

All-Ireland FinalsPlaceOpponentGoal/Points
12010 Senior[67] [68] [69] Runner upDublin0–0
22017 Intermediate[70] [71] Runner upTipperary0–0
32018 Intermediate[72] [73] [74] [75] [76] WinnersMeath2–0

Personal life

Woods is a PE teacher. She has worked at Sacred Heart College, Omagh and St Ciaran's College, Ballygawley.[77] [78] [79] [80]

Honours

Netball

Northern Ireland

Gaelic football

Tyrone
University of Ulster, Jordanstown
Queen's University
Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Neamh Woods. gc2018.com. 30 December 2019.
  2. Web site: Neamh Woods. www.nwc2019.co.uk. 30 December 2019.
  3. Web site: May 2015 winner Neamh Woods. ulsterherald.com. 30 December 2019. 31 May 2015.
  4. Web site: Woods can't wait for 'dream' World Cup to start. www.tyronecon.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 10 July 2019.
  5. Web site: Neamh's hoping to help NI "net" a top five finish. ulsterherald.com. 30 December 2019. 12 July 2019.
  6. Web site: All-rounder Woods has class to lead Red Hands to grab glory. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 3 January 2020. 23 September 2017.
  7. Web site: Neamh keen to help Red Hands hit heights again. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 3 January 2020. 15 September 2018.
  8. Web site: Brunton celebrates international award. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 1 January 2020. 29 May 2006.
  9. Web site: Umpire Laura nets top Euro trip to Malta. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 1 January 2020. 6 December 2006.
  10. Web site: Multi-talented Neamh Woods relishing demanding schedule. www.irishnews.com. 1 January 2020. 3 March 2018.
  11. Web site: BUCS Kukri Netball Home Nations 2011. bucs.nemisys3.uk.com. 1 January 2020. 30 April 2011.
  12. Web site: Ulster University partners with Netball Northern Ireland as they go for gold. www.ulster.ac.uk. 1 January 2020. 23 November 2017.
  13. Web site: Queen's University of Belfast graduations: Full results and pictures December 11 2014. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 1 January 2020. 11 December 2014.
  14. Web site: Woods can't wait for 'dream' World Cup to start. www.tyronecon.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 10 July 2019.
  15. Web site: England end Euro dreams for Northern Ireland. www.newsletter.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 6 October 2017.
  16. Web site: Five minutes with Tyrone's Neamh Woods. gaeliclife.com. 31 December 2019. 25 March 2017.
  17. Web site: O'Hanlon named NI World Cup captain. www.ulstergazette.co.uk. 5 January 2020. 12 June 2019.
  18. Web site: Multi-talented Neamh Woods relishing demanding schedule. www.irishnews.com. 1 January 2020. 3 March 2018.
  19. Web site: Brunton celebrates international award. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 1 January 2020. 29 May 2006.
  20. Web site: Umpire Laura nets top Euro trip to Malta. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 1 January 2020. 6 December 2006.
  21. Web site: BUCS Kukri Netball Home Nations 2011. bucs.nemisys3.uk.com. 1 January 2020. 30 April 2011.
  22. Web site: Lisa selected for British Universities team. www.midulstermail.co.uk. 1 January 2020. 22 June 2009.
  23. Web site: Northern Ireland make it two wins from two with victory over Singapore. www.newsletter.co.uk. 20 December 2019. 14 December 2015.
  24. Web site: Netball: Gaelic county captains set aside rivalry for Northern Ireland. www.newsletter.co.uk. 10 March 2018. 17 December 2015.
  25. Web site: Real Gem of a success for netball girls. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 20 December 2019. 21 December 2015.
  26. Web site: England end Euro dreams for Northern Ireland. www.newsletter.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 6 October 2017.
  27. Web site: Neamh thrilled to be part of the successful NI team. ulsterherald.com. 1 January 2020. 28 January 2018.
  28. Web site: Neamh Woods. gc2018.com. 30 December 2019.
  29. Web site: Woods can't wait for 'dream' World Cup to start. www.tyronecon.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 10 July 2019.
  30. Web site: Gaelic football fuelling Northern Ireland's Netball World Cup bid across the water. www.the42.ie. 20 December 2019. 12 July 2019.
  31. Web site: Multi-talented Neamh Woods relishing demanding schedule. www.irishnews.com. 1 January 2020. 3 March 2018.
  32. Web site: Netball: Gaelic county captains set aside rivalry for Northern Ireland. www.newsletter.co.uk. 10 March 2018. 17 December 2015.
  33. Web site: Gaelic football fuelling Northern Ireland's Netball World Cup bid across the water. www.the42.ie. 20 December 2019. 12 July 2019.
  34. Web site: NI netball accept invitation to go to Singapore for six nations tournament. www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 19 June 2007.
  35. Web site: Northern Ireland make it two wins from two with victory over Singapore. www.newsletter.co.uk. 20 December 2019. 14 December 2015.
  36. Web site: Netball: Gaelic county captains set aside rivalry for Northern Ireland. www.newsletter.co.uk. 10 March 2018. 17 December 2015.
  37. Web site: Real Gem of a success for netball girls. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 20 December 2019. 21 December 2015.
  38. Web site: May 2015 winner Neamh Woods. ulsterherald.com. 30 December 2019. 31 May 2015.
  39. Web site: England end Euro dreams for Northern Ireland. www.newsletter.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 6 October 2017.
  40. Web site: Neamh thrilled to be part of the successful NI team. ulsterherald.com. 1 January 2020. 28 January 2018.
  41. Web site: Neamh Woods. gc2018.com. 30 December 2019.
  42. Web site: Woods can't wait for 'dream' World Cup to start. www.tyronecon.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 10 July 2019.
  43. Web site: Neamh Woods. www.nwc2019.co.uk. 30 December 2019.
  44. Web site: Gaelic football fuelling Northern Ireland's Netball World Cup bid across the water. www.the42.ie. 20 December 2019. 12 July 2019.
  45. Web site: Netball World Cup 2019: Caroline O'Hanlon to lead Northern Ireland. www.bbc.co.uk. 21 December 2019. 30 May 2019.
  46. Web site: Woods can't wait for 'dream' World Cup to start. www.tyronecon.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 10 July 2019.
  47. Web site: All-rounder Woods has class to lead Red Hands to grab glory. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 3 January 2020. 23 September 2017.
  48. Web site: Neamh keen to help Red Hands hit heights again. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 3 January 2020. 15 September 2018.
  49. Web site: Five minutes with Tyrone's Neamh Woods. gaeliclife.com. 31 December 2019. 25 March 2017.
  50. Web site: Drumragh Sarsfields launch The Great Solo Run. www.hoganstand.com. 31 December 2019. 24 June 2011.
  51. Web site: Ladies Football O'Connor Cup Wrap-up. ladiesgaelic.ie. 31 March 2008. 31 December 2019.
  52. Web site: Dublin City University v University of Ulster Jordanstown - O'Connor Cup Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 21 March 2010. 24 September 2019.
  53. Web site: DCU v UUJ - O'Connor Cup Final 2011 Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 3 December 2019. 20 March 2011.
  54. Web site: University of Ulster Jordanstown v University College Cork - O'Connor Cup Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 25 March 2012. 1 January 2020.
  55. Web site: Limerick claim O'Connor Cup after Queen's toppled. 3 December 2019. www.the42.ie. 22 March 2014.
  56. Web site: University of Limerick Stage Incredible Comeback. ladiesgaelic.ie. 22 March 2014. 4 December 2019.
  57. Web site: TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football championship final. ladiesgaelic.ie. 29 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
  58. Web site: Dublin Ladies complete maiden win of All-Ireland Football title. www.breakingnews.ie. 26 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
  59. Web site: Dublin v Tyrone - TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 26 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
  60. Web site: Meath v Tyrone - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Intermediate Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 16 September 2018. 31 December 2019.
  61. Web site: Neamh Woods inspires Tyrone to intermediate All-Ireland title. www.irishtimes.com. 16 September 2018. 30 December 2019.
  62. Web site: Neamh Woods fires rampant Tyrone to All-Ireland intermediate glory. www.rte.ie. 16 September 2018. 30 December 2019.
  63. Web site: Skipper Woods thrilled by Tyrone All-Ireland triumph. www.bbc.co.uk. 17 September 2018. 30 December 2019.
  64. Web site: TG4/O'Neills Ladies All-Stars for 2008. ladiesgaelic.ie. 16 October 2019.
  65. Web site: Magnificent seven for Dublin as All-Star team announced. www.irishexaminer.com. 3 December 2018. 19 September 2019.
  66. Web site: TG4 Ladies Football All Stars Awards 2018 Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 20 September 2019. 1 December 2018.
  67. Web site: TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football championship final. ladiesgaelic.ie. 29 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
  68. Web site: Dublin Ladies complete maiden win of All-Ireland Football title. www.breakingnews.ie. 26 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
  69. Web site: Dublin v Tyrone - TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 26 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
  70. Web site: McCarthy turns in Premier display to sink valiant Tyrone. 24 September 2017. www.independent.ie. 25 September 2017.
  71. Web site: Tipperary v Tyrone - TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 24 September 2017. 2 January 2020.
  72. Web site: Meath v Tyrone - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Intermediate Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 16 September 2018. 31 December 2019.
  73. Web site: Neamh Woods inspires Tyrone to intermediate All-Ireland title. www.irishtimes.com. 16 September 2018. 30 December 2019.
  74. Web site: Neamh Woods fires rampant Tyrone to All-Ireland intermediate glory. www.rte.ie. 16 September 2018. 30 December 2019.
  75. Web site: Skipper Woods thrilled by Tyrone All-Ireland triumph. www.bbc.co.uk. 17 September 2018. 30 December 2019.
  76. Web site: Neamh fired up to achieve major twin sporting goal in 2019. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 30 December 2019. 12 October 2018.
  77. Web site: May 2015 winner Neamh Woods. ulsterherald.com. 30 December 2019. 31 May 2015.
  78. Web site: Woods can't wait for 'dream' World Cup to start. www.tyronecon.co.uk. 31 December 2019. 10 July 2019.
  79. Web site: Neamh's hoping to help NI "net" a top five finish. ulsterherald.com. 30 December 2019. 12 July 2019.
  80. Web site: Neamh thrilled to be part of the successful NI team. ulsterherald.com. 1 January 2020. 28 January 2018.

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