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Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurlers really did create history at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh yesterday when they lifted the Armagh Hurling title for the first time in a pulsating contest against a gallant Sean Treacys of Lurgan.
The Lurgan side who went into the game as favourites scored a first minute goal and with a further eight points scored went in at half time holding a 1-8 to 0-6 lead.
A determined effort in the second half by the Camloch based club spearheaded by Eoghan Robb and a well taken Fionnán Burns goal early in the half saw them win the title by the narrowest of margins 1-12 to 1-11.
It was an all round sound team performance with players giving a committed and skilful display. In the latter stages of the game the defence led by full back Mark Fleming remained steadfast and denied the Lurgan team any opportunity to take the game to extra time.
The Craobh Rua team Ryan Lundy, Hugh Hanna, Mark Fleming, Colm Creaney,Mícheal Doran, Michael Garvey (Captain),Seán Casey,Fiachra Bradley,Ryan Lewis,Conor Devlin,Micheál Bradley, Fionnán Burns,Joseph O Connor, Paul Cunningham,Eoghan Robb,Darragh McNulty,Kyle Kane,Aodhan Nutley,Louis Doyle,Christopher Flynn, Jay O Hare,Patrick O Connor,Damien Britton,Michael Lewis,Brian Mc Kevitt. The team managers Paddy Brady, David Treanor assisted by John Crossey, Aodhan Magennis and Physio John Mc Auley
There were scenes of genuine delight at the final whistle when players past and present realised that their long challenge to lift the Armagh title had finally been overcome!
