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Craobh Rua Cúl Camp will commence this Monday 22nd July to Friday 26th July from 10am to 2.30pm.
Registration can be completed on the first morning of your chosen camp but pre-registration is strongly advised. Only children who have been pre-registered will be guaranteed their backpack and kit on time.
Registration is now available online and we encourage parents to use this easy and convenient method of registration by visiting www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Costs for the camps are: First child £50, second child £45, third and subsequent children £40 (children attending a second camp, without gear, the cost is £40).
Comhghairdeas
Congratulations to our senior hurler Stephen O Keefe, a native of Waterford on his recent marriage.
We wish Stephen and Louise the very best for the future
Fixtures
Monday 22nd July
Under 14.5
Craobh Rua v Keady
Tuesday 23rd July
Senior Hurling
Craobh Rua v Knockbridge
U15 Ulster Táin Óg League Final
Craobh Rua travelled to Kingspan Park Cavan to play Westport (Mayo) in the League Final In Kingspan Breffni Park Cavan on Saturday 13th of July.
It was a bridge to far for this group of young hurlers against their opponents Westport from County Mayo.The Westport team just proved that bit stronger as the game progressed. Comhghairdeas to them on their win.
All involved with Craobh Rua are rightly proud of this team who played a tough, skilful and sporting game. Well done to their mentors and all involved
Croke Park Trip
The Clubs Annual Croke Park trip takes place this Saturday 27th July.
All Ireland Champions Limerick are the top billing and this should once again be an enjoyable experience for all who travel.
The trip is now fully booked and all travelling will be informed of details through the usual channels.
All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Draw
Craobh Rua have launched their All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Annnual Fundraising Draw. Tickets are now on sale.
Tickets cost £5 each or 3 tickets for £10 and are available from Club players, members and team mentors.
Championship Dates
U14.5 Preliminary Round
5th August
Killeavy St Monnina v Craobh Rua
Semi Final Date
19th August
U16.5 Championship Semi Final
28th August
Craobh Rua v Killeavy Naomh Monnina
U18.5 Championship Semi Final
21st August
Keady Red Hands v Craobh Rua
Under 10 Update
Craobh Rua U10s attended the Gary McNaugton & Damien McKearney P7 tournament in Derrynoose last Sunday morning.
This was the first competitive outing for this age group and the first time we veered from the Go-Games format.
We were placed in a group with St Malachys Portadown, Keady, Cumann Pheadaír Naofa Warrenpoint and Dungannon Thomas Clarke's.
We started slowly and went down to very narrow defeats to Dungannon, Warrenpoint and Keady. We beat Portadown, but our slow start cost us we didn’t qualify out of the group.
It was a great experience for the lads and something we can built on going forward.
Míle buíochas to all involved with organising the event and to those who helped with team management and travel arrangements.
Our next Go-Games blitz is on Sunday 28th July in Portadown.
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
Coaching / Training Notice
There is no Underage training (Primary 1 to Primary 7 age range) this Monday 8th July July
Current Underage Coaches & Coordinators
U6.5 Orla McCaul, Majella Bradley & Caroline O Callaghan
U8.5 John Kelly & James McCartan U10.5 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U12.5 Miceal Bradley, Eamon McCann, Paul Elshaw
U14.5Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U16.5 Gareth Matthews, Paul Elshaw, Henry McCloy, Eamon McCann & Pearse McLaughlin
U18.5 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.
Dates For Diary
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.
Comhbhrón
All involved with the Club extend deepest sympathies to the family of recently deceased Maurice Mulgrew
Siopa
Club shop is now open and has deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday.
