Craobh Rua Camlocha Notes 4th March 2013

Craobh Rua Seniors

All Saints Ballymena 2- 6    Craobh Rua Camlocha 3-12

Our Ulster League journey continues after what was a hard earned win over a Ballymena side that were very aware that the winners on the day would progress to the playoff stages. After a battling first half Craobh Rua went in two points down with all to do having been reduced to fourteen men. The turning point came in the second half when after a weaving move involving a number of players wing forward Paul Cunningham threaded a well placed ball through the defence and into the Ballymena net. From two points down Craobh Rua found themselves one point in front.

The All Saints keeper then had the misfortune after a very lengthy puck out to find the Craobh Rua centre half back and from all of ninety metres Fiachra Bradley landed it back over the Ballymena bar. In the space of two minutes the course of the game had changed and Craobh Rua were in buoyant form. With some great displays from Davey Trainor in nets, Miceal Garvey in defence, Ryan Lundy playing in corner forward and scoring from the most difficult of angles, along with  Mícheál Bradley who notched up some 1-7 and Jay Ó Hare who had a fine game in forwards the Craobh Rua  team  pulled together for a hard earned victory.

Under 10s, 12s and 14s

Under 10 members of Craobh Rua took part in the Ulster Indoor Hurling Blitz at Meadowbank Sports Arena in Magherafelt, Co. Derry.

They played against St. Enda's Glengormley, Brid Og Belfast, and Sean Tracey's Lurgan.

They had two good wins against St. Enda's and Brid Og. The first game against Sean Tracey's was very competitive but the Lurgan men had the upper hand in the final game, dominating the scoreboard. In all their games, the Croabh Rua team played with great commitment, and courage. They executed the skills of blocking, lift, striking on the ground and in the air, and took some great scores, along with some big defensive clearances. It was a great start to the year, and hopefully the boys will build on this for the forthcoming season.

Players; Dean McGlade, Niall Elshaw, Oisin Devlin, Patrick McVerry, Ronan Casey, Ryan Shortt, Feargal Cooney, Jody Crilly, Eoghan Rushe, Ciaran Lewis, Christopher Lappin, & Dáithí McCloy. Team mentors; Sean Byrne & Henry McCloy.

 The blitz was organised by the Ulster Council and over 30 teams took part from throughout Ulster. Under 10s, 12s and 14s are training each Monday at the St Colman’s sports complex m 8-9pm.

Under 6s

Under 6s will be commencing at the club in mid March and these sessions will concentrate on the elements of coordination, balance and agility – and above all fun!! Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Joe Mc Eldowney or Micheal Bradley who are coordinating the activities.

Craobh Rua Monthly Draw

In common with many other clubs we are facing increasing costs for administration of the club. The club is working hard on its Monthly Draw with the first of the draws taking place on St Patrick’s Day 17th March. For just £20 a year you can have a chance every month to win £100 and help the club become more sustainable.  Tickets are available from any committee member or from any of our senior players.

Cairde Craobh Rua

The club is also introducing a regular personal donation scheme to assist our fundraising efforts and details of this are available from the club secretary. secretary.camlochcraobhrua.armagh@gaa.ie  07736150103

Membership

All existing members are requested to pay their membership fees. Juvenile membership which costs £10 for the first child and £5 for subsequent children can be paid at any of the underage training sessions. New adult membership is open until 17th March and forms are available at any of the above training sessions or from the club secretary.  Existing adult members are reminded to pay their £20 membership fee by the end of March.

Club Merchandise

The club has agreed a new design for all of its kit with Ó Neill’s and an ordering evening will be held in mid April. For further details please contact Paul Elshaw or any of the committee. 

Comhghairdeas

Craobh Rua Camlocha would like to congratulate St Pauls High School on their recent magnificent historic sporting achievements, the winning of the Ulster Under 16 Ladies Football Championship and the reaching of the MacRory Cup final by the Boys team. Well done all involved