Western Swans GAA Club

Western Swans 1-10
St Gabriel's 1-11

Heartbreak for the Western Swans, who came within a single point of claiming the 2026 Western Australia Camogie Championship after an outstanding final that had everything.

The Swans were superb throughout the opening half and looked the better side for long periods. Every one of their first-half scores came from play, a testament to the quality of their attacking hurling, while St Gabriel's relied heavily on converted frees to stay within touching distance.

The midfield pairing of Emma O'Halloran and Sophia Connolly were outstanding, driving the team forward with relentless work rate and winning crucial possession. Up front, Sam Coomey was a constant menace, her first touch simply exceptional as she brought teammates into the game and caused problems every time the ball came her way. Aisling Lee got the Swans off the mark with the opening point of the final, setting the tone for a brilliant first-half display.

In defence, Marian Quaid seemed to be everywhere, breaking up attacks, winning possession and leading by example with another immense performance.

The second half saw St Gabriel's enjoy their purple patch as momentum swung their way. Despite the pressure, goalkeeper Áine Heweston produced one of the moments of the match with an incredible triple save, somehow denying three goal-bound efforts to keep the Swans in the contest.

Goals always looked like they would be decisive, and it was St Gabriel's who struck first, stretching their advantage to four points.

The Swans refused to surrender. With time running out, Marian Quaid found Sam Coomey, whose clever pass released Sophia Connolly to fire to the net, setting up a dramatic finish. Unfortunately, the comeback came just a little too late.

The final whistle confirmed a heartbreaking 1-11 to 1-10 defeat, but the Swans can be immensely proud of a courageous, entertaining performance that showcased the quality and spirit of this team. On another day, the result could easily have gone the other way.

A huge congratulations to St Gabriel's on a fantastic victory, and to every member of the Western Swans panel and management for a season they can be incredibly proud of

Unfortunately, our championship journey came to an end in the semi-final against Perth Shamrocks. Credit to Shams, who were the better team on the day and deserved their victory. While we didn't get much luck with some of the key moments, that's sport.

A huge thank you to all of our players and management for their incredible commitment, dedication and effort throughout the season. Your hard work has been a credit to the club.

We wish perth shamrocks hurling club and Sarsfields Hurling Perth the very best in the championship final.

Now it's over to our camogie team as they prepare for their championship final. Best of luck, girls – the whole club will be behind you!

Western Swans 2-9 – 1-2 Éire Óg

Western Swans are Championship Final bound! 💛🖤
After a sluggish opening half, the Swans produced a superb second-half turnaround to overcome Éire Óg and book their place in the Championship Final with a 2-9 to 1-2 victory.
It was Éire Óg who controlled proceedings early on. Their midfield and centre-back dictated the game, while their relentless work rate and tackling made life extremely difficult for the Swans. Although Marian Quaid and Fiona Long stood tall in defence with outstanding performances, our forwards struggled to find any rhythm. Sam Coomey provided a valuable outlet throughout the opening period, but at half-time we found ourselves trailing and well below our usual standards.
The second half was a completely different story.
With the aid of a strong breeze and the introductions of Shauna, Sophia, Neamh and Aisling, the game swung dramatically in the Swans' favour. The experience and composure of the four substitutes proved decisive, with all four making a huge impact and getting their names on the scoresheet. Their energy lifted the entire team, and suddenly the Swans were playing with confidence, purpose and intensity.
From there, the girls never looked back, turning a half-time deficit into a convincing 2-9 to 1-2 victory and securing a deserved place in the Championship Final.
A fantastic response from the entire squad after a difficult first half, showing the resilience and character that has been a hallmark of this team all season.

Onto the final! Up the Swans! 💛🖤

Championship season is here 🟡⚫

Our Senior Camogie and Senior Hurling teams are ready to battle for championship glory, and you won't want to miss a minute of the action.

📍 Ra Cooke Reserve
🏑 Camogie Championship Final – 1:00pm
🏑 Hurling Championship Final – 3:40pm

Can't make it to the grounds? Catch both games LIVE on Clubber lubber and get behind the Swans wherever you are.

If you're coming down, get behind the teams. If you can't make it, tune in on Clubber TV and show your support from wherever you are.

Up the Swans! 🦢

Events like our Golf Classic don't happen by themselves.

A huge thanks to our committee, volunteers and club members who put in countless hours before, during and after the day to make it all run so smoothly.

It's that willingness to get stuck in and help out that makes the Western Swans such a great club. Thanks to everyone who played their part. 🖤💛

A fantastic day out at Maylands Golf Club for the Western Swans GAA Club Golf Classic! ⛳🖤💛

A huge thank you to everyone who played, sponsored a tee box, donated prizes, volunteered, and helped make the day such a success. The support from our members, sponsors and wider community is what makes days like this possible.

Here are just some of the many teams that took part, along with a few action shots from around the course. It was great to see so many familiar faces enjoying the day, all while supporting the club.

We really appreciate everyone who got involved and helped make it another memorable Golf Classic. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

Up the Swans 🦢

Western Swans 1-7 | St Gabriels 0-8
Western Swans are League Champions after a fantastic team performance saw us overcome a determined St Gabriels side by two points in a thrilling final.
The Swans made a superb start, moving the ball with real pace and purpose. Our forward line was incredibly fluid throughout the opening stages, with excellent passing and support play creating scoring opportunities. Aisling Lee opened our account from play before Shauna Mulligan added a couple of excellent scores, while Neamh Curtin was unerring from placed balls to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
The midfield pairing worked tirelessly from the first whistle to the last, covering every blade of grass and providing a constant link between defence and attack. Behind them, the defensive unit produced an outstanding display. Every defender was touch-tight to her marker, getting out in front, hooking, blocking and refusing to give the St Gabriels forwards any time or space. It was a brilliant collective effort.
Áine Heweston's puck-outs were another huge strength, consistently finding teammates and giving us the perfect platform to launch attacks and maintain possession.
As expected, St Gabriels came with a strong response in the second half and enjoyed a purple patch that put the Swans under pressure. However, our backs remained calm, composed and resilient, standing tall when it mattered most.
With the game finely balanced, Neamh Curtin produced a moment of real quality, slicing through the defence before firing over a superb point from play that settled the team and provided a crucial insurance score.
There were outstanding performances all over the pitch, but a special mention goes to Sinead Kelly, whose display epitomised everything about this Swans side. From start to finish she was relentless, dominating her battles and proving once again that she is a true big-game player.
At the final whistle, captain Rebecca Haberlin had the honour of lifting the Kenneally McNeil League Cup, a fitting reward for the team's hard work, commitment and determination throughout the league campaign. It was a proud moment for Rebecca, her teammates and everyone involved with Western Swans