Write a commentCraobh Rua Suffer Narrow Loss In Féile Shield Final
On Saturday our Under 14 hurlers played in the Armagh Féile play offs, in an effort which must be noted for the huge commitment shown to make it to the event. The young Craobh Rua hurlers pulled out all the stops to navigate confirmations, a case of severe appendicitis and a trip to Man United v West Brom.
The same commitment was again on show once proceedings began. Following games v Killeavy, Lurgan and Middleton our lads saw themselves through to the shield final v our neighbours Killeavy.
With a trip in June to Westmeath up for grabs, the stakes were high. Our young hurlers again battled very hard going in 1-1 to 0-1 up at halftime. Playing against a very strong breeze the second half was a case of 'batten down the hatches'. The lads looked to have done enough having conceded only 2points from placed balls. That was until a last minute free somehow managed to find its way to through the packed Craobh Rua defence and put an end to the hopes of our young lads feile aspirations for this year.
On return to the clubhouse the gallant Craobh Rua team enjoyed a bite to eat together and talk had already turned to our next fixture on Wednesday night at home V Liatroim @ 7:15pm which sees them become our first team to participate in the Down U14 league.
We wish Killeavy the best of luck in this years feile and we look forward to the continued progress of our own U14 team over the coming months.
Míle buíochas to all those who helped out and supported our lads in the build up to the playoffs.
Team on the day: Eoghan Rushe, Eoin Garvey,Ben Hughes, Joseph Kenny, Brian Mc Cann, Jody Crilly, Micheal Hughes, Patrick McVerry (captain), Fergal O'Brien, Fionn Doyle, Conor Reavey, Ronan Mc Nally, Cavan Murtagh, David Shortt, Ciaran Lewis, Liam O Brien, Brian Watters and Tiarnan Mc Laughlin.
Senior
Our seniors travelled to St McCartans of Monaghan last week in our opening league game. Whilst we matched the home side for a long period of the game, the Monaghan team finished the stronger.
This Thursday we are on our travels again. We face Inniskeen in our second league outing. The game will be played at the Monaghan teams home pitch. Information re meet up times and travel arrangements will be relayed to hurlers through the management liaison channels.
Under 21
Craobh Rua will face Cuhullains of Armagh at Sherry's field in Armagh City this Tuesday the 17th. Players will be informed of travel arrangements.
U18
Our minor team travel to Kilclief Ben Dearg this Wednesday evening. Players will be informed of travel arrangements.
Under 16
Craobh Rua are home to Down league side Ballycran this Sunday. Players will be given match details through the management structures.
Under 12
Our young hurlers travel to Kilclief for their first league game, The match takes place on Thursday the 19th. Travel arrangements including meeting times will be given to all through the usual management structures.
Rua Ógs
Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch everyMonday night 6:30 - 7:30 for Rua Ógs/U8/U10 and U12.
Please note the dates of upcoming Hurling Blitz events
U8 / U10 Hurlers - Blitz Details
Sunday 29 April 2018 Middletown
Sunday 13 May 2018 Sean Treacys
Sunday 27 May 2018 Killeavy
This Weeks Fixture Round Up
Under 12 play Kilclief (A)
Under 14 play Liatroim (H)
Under 16 play Ballycran (H)
Minor play Kilclief (A)
Under 21 play Cuhullains (A)
Seniors play Inniskeen (A)
Rua Ógs Monday Evening Clubrooms
Registration
Membership Registration must be complete by the 31st of March. Feel free to seek further information from Craobh Rua coaches and Coiste if any further information needed regarding this issue. Craobh Rua Camlocha extend an invitation to all from our community who might wish to participate in and hopefully enjoy in our Clubs activities.
Membership Registration fees are are follows
Adult Players £60
3rd Level Student Players £30
Youth U18/ Child U9 £15
Adult non Player £20
Adult Concessions £15
Family £120 (There is a Standing Order Facility available for this category)
