Write a commentHistoric Weekend Visit by London Hurlers
Craobh Rua Camlocha were hosts to the London GAA Féile Hurling team and the historic first ever visit proved to be an enjoyable and memorable weekend for all involved. The visitors which included young hurlers, mentors and supporters were welcomed to the area last Friday afternoon by Mayor of Newry & Mourne Cllr Dáire Hughes and Craobh Rua Camlocha personnel. An entertaining game played at the pitch in Highstreet near Bessbrook,between London & Craobh Rua, saw the home side narrowly defeat the skilled young hurlers from London. Both Clubs participated in the memorable Féile Parade which took place in Armagh on that Friday night. Craobh Rua and their guests travelled to Inniskeen County Monaghan on Saturday where they played teams from the home County, Galway, Leitrim and Wexford. Both teams put up credible performances and went out at the quarter final stage of the All Ireland Féile Shield Competition.
Crossmaglen Rangers hosted the visitors to a visit and all involved enjoyed this aspect of their Féile weekend. On Saturday night in Doyles Camloch there was a night of Ceol & Craic for all.
The visiting London team was managed by Roddy Walsh and the accompanying secretary was Noreen O Neill.A panel of twenty young hurlers travelled to Craobh Rua and spent the weekend with designated host families whilst another thirty parents and supporters who accompanied the team also stayed in the locality.
The London Panel
Granualie: Robert Moffitt, Harry Logan (Captain), Finn McGrath
Father Murphys: James King, Derek Brown, Jonjo Whelan, Dillion Madden
Sean Patterson, Finn Vardy
Kilburn Gaels: Brendan Prior, Joseph O’ Connor, Caolan Doyle-Creamer, Ethan McDonnell, Joseph McCarry, Cirarain Cinniede
Thomas McCurtain: Thomas Grannell, Callum Gardener, Timothy Kelly, Eoin ODriscoll
Craobh Rua Camlocha would like to thank all those Club members, players, parents and supporters who ensured that our London visitors had a safe and enjoyable time. We also thank Mayor of Newry & Mourne Cllr Dáire Hughes, Crossmaglen Rangers GAA Club, Inniskeen GAA, Doyles Camloch, Transport Facilitators and all involved in organising the All Ireland Féile Hurling Weekend.
Senior
The Senior team have a game this Wednesday, it is away to Knockbridge of County Louth. All players should be at the Clubrooms for 6-45pm
Underage
Well done to our Under 8 &Under 10 teams who participated in the Underage Hurling Blitz at Annyalla County Monaghan last week. The next Blitz is on Monday the 30th of June in what will be a historical first ever hurling blitz held by Mullaghban GAA. This is great to see and will hopefully be the start of a new generation of hurlers in South Armagh.
Our Underage teams continue to train on the allocated evenings. Training Times : Under 6s Craobh Rua Pitch Saturday mornings11am to 12 noon: Under 8/10 Monday night 7-8pm : Under12/14/16 Wednesday nights7.30pm to 8.45pm. Can parents/ guardians ensure that all young children participating have appropriate footwear and clothes wear.
Club Activities
We thank all those Businesses and individuals who have and continue to financially support our Clubs activities.
Congratulations to Rita Lewis who won the Craobh Rua Monthly Draw (£100) which took place in Doyles Camloch last Saturday night.
Misc
Fund Raising Sponsored Walk: There will be a sponsored walk on Monday 23rd of June 2014 in aid of our Club and all players, parents, mentors and supporters are asked to get involved and come along for the day. There will be a Barbecue after the Walk. All should be at the Club for 7pm
Annual Cycle: The date has been announced for our annual fundraising Cycle. The "Hooley around Cooley" Cycle will take place on Sunday the 26th of September.
Sympathies
Craobh Rua Camlocha offer it's sincerest sympathies to our friend and well known GAA event sponsor Martin Donnelly (MD) on the death of his mother Mary from Cooraclare County Clare
