Write a commentSenior Hurling Mccormack Shield Semi Final
Craobh Rua senior hurlers will face the heavily fancied Seán Treacys in the McCormack Shield semi final this Tuesday night (18th June). The match will be played in Middletown. Craobh Rua go into this semi final in good fettle but it will take a huge effort to beat a strong, talented and highly rated Seán Tracey’s
Underage Sponsored Walk & Barbecue
Annual Sponsored Walk & Barbecue will take place on Monday the 17th June at 6:30pm. Sponsor Forms are now available.Please Support our Clubs fundraising efforts.
Enjoyable Morning At Keady Blitz
Our U8 & U10 Hurlers attended the Blitz in Keady this weekend and a good mornings hurling and fun was had by all. Buíochas to Keady Hurling Club and all involved in organising the event. Our gratitude to coaches and parents who helped with transport and ensuring our young people had an enjoyable and safe day.
Comghairdeas
Craobh Rua hurlers Conor Reavey (U16) and Tiarnan O'Hare (Senior) represented Armagh in their respective Ulster Poc Fada finals in Glenarm last week. It was a great experience for both hurlers as they participated in their first ever Ulster Poc Fada Final which takes on a gruelling mountain course and whilst they performed admirably they didn’t win their way through to the Sll Ireland Final on Annaverna Mountain in Louth in early August.
We wish all those representing Ulster in both Hurling and Camogie in the forthcoming finals all the best.
PIPS SafeTalk training
Míle buíochas to all who participated in our *PIPS SAFETALK and Suicide awareness* Workshop. PIPS Newry and Mourne through their staff delivered a valuable awareness programme for our coaches/committee members/helpers. We appreciate the efforts of all involved in the event organised by Club Officer Órla McCaul
Fixtures / Coaching / Training
Monday 17th June -
Underage Fundraising Sponsored Walk & Barbecue
Tuesday 18th June -
Senior Hurling
McCormack Shield semi final
Craobh Rua v Cu Chulainn’s
Venue Middletown
Wednesday 19th June
U18.5 Home Game
Craobh Rua v Patrick Rankins (Shamrocks/Warrenpoint)
Thursday 20th June -
U12.5s Away Game
Keady v Craobh Rua
Senior Team training 7pm at the club.
Friday 21st June
Under 14.5 Away Game
Middletown v Craobh Rua
Under 16 Match Report
Our U16 team returned to Armagh League action on Wednesday night with a fine performance against a talented Killeavy side.Craobh Rua were happy to be welcoming back Seán and Oisin after their footballing duties with the county and the team put in a very fine overall performance to win out against our neighbours. Comhghairdeas to both sets of players on providing a skilful entertaining and sporting game.
Craobh Rua Host P4 School Blitz
Craobh Rua hosted another Schools Blitz at our club. This time it was the turn of the Primary 4 boys to come around and enjoy a mornings hurling. The boys from each of the threelocal schools were mixed together into different county teams and practiced some skills before playing a few “Go Games”. It was great to see over 45 young boys giving it a real good go and getting the most from a new experience, as for most of them this was their first time either hurling or being in Craobh Rua.
Coaches Oisin, Ryan and Fiachra reminded the players that if they felt they enjoyed themselves to come along on Monday nights to our club sessions which take place from 6:30-7:30pm. Míle buíochas to the schools, their teachers and assistants for once again making this a successful event. Also it’s great to see the field in good hurling condition again so thanks to Gavin Powell of the Grass Cutters Union for this weeks “trim & chop!”.
Community / Comhphobal
Camloch Fleadh this weekend 21st, 22nd, 23rd June.This should be a great weekend of amhrán , ceoil agus damhsa.
Comhbhrón
An Coiste, members and players of Craobh Rua Camlocha are saddened to learn of the death of our friend and highly respected member of our community Pat Byrne (senior). Pat and the Byrne family circle have been good friends to our Club and we extend our deepest sympathies to all.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Underage Activities
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Underage training (Primary 1 to Primary 7 age range) takes place Monday night’s 6:30 to 7:30pm at Craobh Rua Playing Field & Clubrooms.
Coaches will inform their players and parents of any changes etc.
Current Underage Coaches & Coordinators
U6 Orla McCaul & Majella Bradley
U8 John Kelly & James McCartan U10 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U12.5 Miceal Bradley
U14 Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U16 Gareth Matthews, Paul Elshaw, Henry McCloy, Eamon McCann & Pearse McLaughlin
U18 Paul Cunningham
Anyone wishing to help in a coaching or support capacity with our Underage Activities is welcome to approach a team coordinator or Committee member to discuss. We welcome any support or help with all our club activities.
Craobh Rua Hurling Club encourage anyone who wishes to help with any aspect of our Club Activities to speak to an under age mentor or Committee member.We will be happy to give all appropriate support to any individual who wishes to become involved in our activities.
Nicky Rackard Cup Semi Final
Ádh mór to Armagh senior hurling team who face Sligo in this weekends
Nicky Rackard Cup Final In Croke Park.
Dates For Diary
Cúl Camp – confirmed week of 22nd July
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th September.
Siopa
Club shop is now open and has deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday.
