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St John Bosco Seniors
St John Bosco 1-14 Carryduff 3-8
After 10 minutes of this game on Friday night things didn't look good for the seniors. The score then was 2-2 to Carryduff and 0-1 to Bosco. The boys were on the end of an absolutely horrendous start as Carryduff scored 2 goals and a point in their first 3 attacks. Despite this fact they dug deep and began chipping away at the lead, bringing the margin down to 4 points by half time. The second half was all Bosco and only for some wasteful shooting the game would have been won. In total the lads kicked 12 wides but had the 'never say die' to continue to eat into the Carryduff lead and get a well deserved point for their efforts.
Next game for the seniors is away to Ballymartin in Glasdrumman next Friday night 14th June at 7.30.
St John Bosco Ladies
Bosco Ladies 6-10 Clonduff Ladies 1-5
Bosco Ladies made it four wins on the trot when they entertained Clonduff at a sunny and somewhat humid Jack Mackin Park. The home team made all the early running from early on and in fairness dominated and with some fine scores and hard tackling the young Newry girls went in at half time with a comfortable lead. Mo Rooney warned his team about complacency at ...half time and urged his team to keep pushing and get the game to bed early on. Clonduff to their credit made a game of it but suffered 2 injuries which left them short on numbers and with 10 minutes remaining the Bosco,s Emma Walsh was taken to hospital with a back injury. Our thoughts are with Emma at this time. With minutes remaining the Bosco forwards slotted over some fine scores. Next up for the girls is an away date with joint top of the table Rostrevor next Saturday night at 7.30pm
This result leaves the Bosco ladies on 15 points level withe Rostrevor .
St John Bosco Gaels
It is with great pleasure and excitement to announce St. John Bosco / Clanyre Gaels will play during Half-Time at the Down v Donegal Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final on Sunday 23rd June in Clones. The team fronted by Ulster Council Coaches Cormac Venny and James McBriar have been assisted by club coaches Mo Rooney and Maria Fox. The Gaels have been training every Monday in the Bosco ...Youth Club and without this facility the team wouldn't have had a chance to train together. Cormac stated that without the use of the Bosco Youth Club and indeed Mo and Maria the chances for this great wee team to play in Clones would never have happened. Cormac went on to thank the staff at the Clanrye Group for the co-operation they have afforded him over the past weeks. Bosco coach Mo Rooney said that the team cant wait to show off the skills they have learnt in front of maybe 15000 GAA fans in Clones and for the team to be donning the Bosco colours will make it an even better day . Lets get behind this wee team as they play in Clones. Well done to all concerned.
St John Bosco U14s
Bosco under 14's travelled to the Kingdom on Monday last for a top of the table clash with An Riocht. The lads knew they were in for a tough game as An Riocht were the only team to have beaten us so far.
An Riocht started the brighter and raced into a 4 point lead before Bosco registered their first point through captain Rory Mc Parland. As the game settled down Bosco came into it more in terms of possession but weren't making it count were it mattered, on the score board, indeed their only other score in the first half was a Kane Rossiter goal. This left it Bosco 1-01, An Riocht 0-10 at half time.
The second half started pretty much the same as the first with An Riocht kicking points from distance. However this Bosco side don't give up easily. Getting quicker ball into the full forward line started to pay dividends with goals from Kane Rossiter(another 3), Ryan Mc Aleavey (4) and James Harkin (2-01) establishing an unassailable lead. An Riocht replied with two goals of their own but the brilliant Bill Finnegan settled things with a goal and a point. A visibly tiring An Riocht couldn't respond to this goal fest to leave the final score Bosco 11-04 to An Riocht's 2-21
St John Bosco U12 Girls
Bosco Under 12 Girls remain unbeaten
Clonduff v Bosco
The Bosco U12 girls travelled to Hilltown on Saturday for a league game with Clonduff and despite being the much stronger team, goals managed to keep the hosts in the game until the end. The please aspect was that five different players scored points including Chloe Quinn, Aine McCabe, Aoibheann Quinn, Nicola Downey, Nicole Cunningham. The score of the match was undoubtedly a fisted point from Nicola Downey in the second half.
At the back Niamh Burns was the player of the match and blocked a certain goal in the final minutes to ensure a draw. Eden Casey, Sarah Gorman and Aime O’Hanlon also had good performances.
The girls now play Saval on Wednesday night 12th June in Jack Mackin Park at 7.30pm
FINAL SCORE Clonduff 3: 01 Bosco 0: 10
Bosco U12 Girls host Fingallians GAA U12s from Dublin
The u12 girls played an entertaining challenge match against Fingallians GAA recently. The Dublin team proved to be very strong opposition but it was a good test for the girls who remain unbeaten in the Down league. Our visitors were very impressed with St Colmans College and the facilities available and afterwards joined us in the Social Club for some much needed refreshments.
In August it is hoped to bring our u10s to their tournament in Dublin and also play a u12 match on the morning of the Ladies All Ireland Final in September.
Family Fun Day
Sunday 30th June Jack Mackin Park
Shields’ Family U10 Annual Tournament
The second annual Shields’ Family U10 tournament will be held as part of the Family Fun Day on Sunday 30th June
The Annual Jack Mackin U8 Memorial Tournament
The annual Jack Mackin Memorial Tournament will be held on 11 August 2013 in St Patrick’s Primary School.
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The inaugural Ulster One-Wall Handball Championships, which were staged in St Ciaran's College Ballygawley on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in wins for Down in the Ladies Open and the Mens C finals.
Top ladies prize went to Lorraine Havern captured the Ladies Open Singles titles now on her way to possibly becoming Ulster's very first senior One-Wall Champion.
Club mate Sean Digney collected the Mens C Title. With another 2 Saval Finalists in Brian Havern and Richie McNally it was a great day for Down and Saval.
Lorraine Havern already has the distinction of being the national title holder in the Ladies division and the Down star showed that she is on course for another big tilt at the title on the last weekend of June as she saw off the challenge of World 40x20 Champion Aisling Reilly in Sunday's Ulster final.
Sean Digney added to Lorraine Havern's Open success by giving Down a second title in the Men’s C singles, beating his Saval club mate Richie McNally in the final.
All in all the 2013 Ulster One-Wall Championships were a massive success, with the event attracting big entries and no shortage of quality, and it's clear that many of the players who starred in St Ciaran's will be serious challengers for honors at the forthcoming Irish One-Wall Nationals in Breaffy House.
Ulster One-Wall Championship Finals 2013:
Men’s Open:Darragh Daly (Tyrone) bt Conal McCavitt (Armagh) 15-2, 15-13
Ladies Open:Lorraine Havern (Down) bt Aisling Reily (Antrim) 15-8, 14-15, 11-3
Masters: Niall Kerr (Tyrone) bt Brian Havern (Down) 15-12, 15-8
Men’s B: Gabhain McCrystall (Tyrone) bt Pól Clarke (Tyrone) 15-9, 15-11
Men’s C: Sean Digney (Down) bt Richard McNally (Down) 15-8, 15-11
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The Ulster Senior and Minor Football Semi Finals, Down v Donegal and Down v Tyrone will take place in Kingspan Breffni Park on June 23rd and Down Supporters Club are running buses from Newry Tax Office.
The Minor will be at 12.15 and the Senior at 2.00pm.
Ticketing arrangements will be confirmed later this week.
Buses will be leaving Castlewellan Lower Square at 8.15 am and Newry Tax Office at 9.00 am
To book seats contact Seamus McClean on 07873761804 or Mairead Sheppard on 07871053019
Adults Fare £15 U-16 £10
Fully paid up members requiring tickets may contact Seamus Mc Clean 07873761804 before Friday 14th June at 12 noon
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On the Second and Third of July the Down GAA consultative process "Developing the next generation - Developing a vision for Gaelic Football" will be meeting in Newry so it's important that you have your say!
Over the next month the Presentation will be making it's way to Venues throughout the County aimed at collating the views of as wide a section of the community in County Down.
The process aims to ensure into the future that days like Sunday's win against Derry are common occurrences for the players and supporters of Down GAA.
It is 19 years since Down last won an Ulster Senior Football Title and 14 years since they last won a Minor Title.
The development aims to ensure that Down are regulars at the Top Table of Gaelic Football at Schools Level, at Club Level and at County Level, we want to ensure that all of those playing Gaelic Games within the County are given the exposure to the best preparations possible.
None of this can happen without People and we need you to give up an hour of your time to attend one of the Consultation Meetings as set out below and make your contribution to the future of Gaelic Football within our County- Your Voice is important- make the difference-play your part.
The Newry Dates are:
2nd July Canal Court Hotel Newry
7.00pm to 8.15pm Schools - Primary and Post Primary
8.30pm to 10.00pm GAA Family - Parents, Supporters
3rd July Canal Court Hotel Newry
7.00pm to 8.15pm County Players
8.30pm to 10.00pm Club Administrators and Coaches
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Festival Weekend
Thomas Davis hosted a great weekend of entertainment at the Newry Town Hall venue, beginning on the Friday Night. Local Boxing club Sacred Heart ABC took on an All Ireland select side with some great bouts ranging from juniors to the heavy weight contests but the highlight of the night was recently crowned All Ireland champion Conor Wallace take on his opponent from the All Saints club in Belfast. Conor won his fight on an unanimous decision much to the delight of the large crowd in attendance.
On the Saturday night we hosted 2 world champions Eric Bristow & Keith Deller in a fantastic nights entertainment as the 2 former world champions took on 20 local players on stage. Corrinshego was well represented on stage with our darts players Liam and Noel Bradley both getting the better of both Bristow and Deller. Also our club Treasurer Frank Harvey was called up as a late replacement against Bristow and although getting to his double first just lost out to the former champion.
We would like to thank everybody especially our club members, players both underage & senior who helped out and who came along to support this venture which proved to be a great success.
Final word to our generous sponsors who once again came on board to support our club & our community, so please support them whenever possible: Pat Courtney Restaurant, Convery Express Freight, Newry Credit Union, Country Carpets, KC Hire, Victoria Engineering, Friar Tucks Newry, The Currency Exchange, JT Carpets, Newry Crash Repair Centre, Smith Concrete, M&M Engineering, Declan McAteer, La Dolce Vita, C&C Supplies Camlough, Flow Technology, Precision Physiotherapy, Gilmores Garage, Trufit, Profitech Solutions, Trainors Bar Camlough & JC Electrics. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go léir
Páirc Imeartha Nua / New Playing Pitch
There has been massive progress at the new playing pitch in the last few weeks. Club volunteers have been extremely busy with the front entrance layout, landscaping & front fencing which is now taking great shape. On the first pitch the main lower drainage channels are now fitted which had to be literally chipped out of granite bedrock, an extremely difficult, timely and costly operation. The contractor is now laying the lower topsoil level getting ready for the next layer of drainage and finally the sand top layer.
Kellogg’s Cùl Camps
Thomas Davis Corrinshego GFC will be taking part in Kellogg’s Cùl Camps this Summer. From the 15 – 19 July 2013 we will be holding the camp at the Club House. If you are interested in booking please contact David O’Brien on 07775176614 or book and pay directly through www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
Under 8/10 Football / Peil Faoi 8/10
South Armagh Under 10 Go-Games Sunday 9th June 2013
Corrinshego v Forkhill
This was one of the best displays by a Thomas Davis Corrinshego U-10 team in years when they competed man for man against a very well drilled and organised Forkhill outfit. Played in blistering sunshine the young Thomas Davis team fought for every ball and tackled as if their lives depended upon it.
It a much changed outfit from last week, with sickness ruling out both A. Travers, J. Heatley and the 2 Browne siblings, Corrinshego with Oran Fox and Ronan Casey dominated midfield. Sean Dowdall was confident and reliable in nets while his brother Emmett improves with each game. At half time Corrinshego lead 1-1 to 0-2 with the goal coming from debutant Thomas McGarry and the other two points from Ronan Casey. In the second half Ronan added another point while Dean Bradley chipped in with 0-2. Both Caoimhe Mallon and Holly Loye nevrer gave up while in the half – back the ever reliable Jarlath Jennings and Michael Mallon played their part. Danny Shields had his best ever game in a Corrinshego jersey.This was a great contest with Corrinshego holding out for a 1-5 to 1-4 win.
Corrinshego:- Sean Dowdall, Holly Loye, Caoimhe Mallon, Jarlath Jennings, Thomas McGarry, Oran Fox, Ronan Casey, Dean Bradley ,Danny Shields, Michael Mallon, Ciaran Higgins, Emmett Dowdall Subs: Liam O’Brien, Shea Mallon, Ryan Byrne
U-10 Football Sunday 2nd June 2013
Tomas Davis Corrinshego v Whitecross
Played on a Sunny Sunday morning the young Corrinshego team acquitted themselves very well against an organised and well disciplined Whitecross team. The game started brightly with Ronan Casey and Danny Shields performing well in midfield. New recruit Sean Dowdall looked both comfortable and secure under the high ball in the Thomas Davis’ goals. Ronan Casey scored 4 point in the first half and always looked dangerous on attack. Both Caoimhe Mallon and Holly Loye tried hard throughout and subs Lucy Browne and Caitlin Mackey made a significant contribution. Ryan Byrne made his competitive debut in the famed maroon and white of Corrinshego and young Katie O’Brien made her first appearance for the U-10’s.
Corrinshego : Sean Dowdall, Holly Loye, Adam Travers, Jarlath Jennings, Caoimhe Mallon, Danny Shields, Ronan Casey, Ciaran Higgins, James Heatley, Michael Mallon, Emmett Dowdall, Subs: Lucy Browne, Michael Browne, Caitlin Mackey, Ryan Byrne, Katie O’Brien
U8 & U10 training continues every Wednesday @ 6.30pm at the Club Grounds. Each player please bring your own water bottle. New members welcome. Contact David O’Brien 07775176614.
Under 12 Football / Peil Faoi 12
Another win for the u12's today against St. Joseph's.
St. Joseph's Started the game on top with a succession of scores to give them a good lead within the first 10 mins of the half. Corrinshego fought back well against a strong breeze with the Mallon brothers Oisin and Caolan getting a goal each to us back into the game and get the ball rolling. St. Joseph's remained on top with some nice football and good long range points. Captain Conor Lenagh stepped us his game and show it with a commanding run through the middle and taking a clinical long range point. Our pacey Forward Jonjo show his quality by rounding the keeper and slotting the ball into an empty net. Top marksman Niall Hogan keep his tally flowing with a well taking goal to end the half.
St. Joseph's started the second strong with a number of well goals and points to get them back into the game. Corrinshego finally got to grips with the game especially in midfield, with Ronan casey winning the majority of the ball to keep the ball in the oppositions half which led to points from Conor Lenagh and Jonjo. Oisin Mallon kept him calm to kick over from a free. Again Niall Hogan popped up with another goal to take us into the lead. Corrinshego's defence held strong with some excellent tackling from man of the match Dean Bradley. And Jarlath Jennings was at his usual self making his surging runs from full back through the heart of the St. Joseph's defence and taking 2 points to cap of a good win for the team.
Player of the week was Dean Bradley. Out of position today but stepped up and put in excellent display in defence.
U12 training continues each Thursday at 6pm at the Club Grounds. New members welcome. Contact Ronan O’Reilly 07753447770.
Under 14 Football / Peil Faoi 14
Clady Emmetts v Corrinshego 4-9 2-15
This was the first game for Corrinshego's u14 boys since the amalgamation of the leagues, (whereby the top teams in the north and south divisions combine to play a higher standard of football) and we always knew it was going to be a tight affair, especially after a first half that saw the young Corrinshego side trail Clady 1-10 to 1-3.
However it was a second half full of pride and honesty that saw the boys dig deep and drag themselves back into this game. A quick goal by Adam Loughran at the beginning of the second half signalled their intent to get back on top of their rivals and this was followed by a stunning goal from Conor Jennings who weaved through the exceptionally tall Clady back line to fire a great goal. This was followed by another fine goal from fellow midfielder Ryan Gray to put the Corrinshego lads in front but Clady returned with a goal of their own to draw level. Adam Loughran put the boys back in front with a well taken free only for the opposition to draw level again. Conor Jennings floated over another point in injury time but Clady soon went ahead with two quick points but it was vice captain Loughran who stepped up at the end to salvage a draw from a game that they could've won but one which saw them grab an important result from a game which looked lost at half time.
Well done boys!!U14 training continues each Thursday at 6pm at the Club Grounds. New members welcome. Contact Adrian McCourt 07745669419.
Ladies Football / Peil na mBan
The girls headed away to Clonmore on Sunday past and came up against a strong team. The girls battled hard and were rewarded with some fine scores from Nicole McCann and a well worked goal from Danielle mcchlorey. In defence Laura Lesniak was superb and colleenloye was as ever outstanding. All the girls gave their all and cannot be faulted for effort. Clonmore ran out deserved winners.
The girls took on pearse og on Sunday at the club grounds. The game was thoroughly entertaining between two evenly matched teams and enjoyed by the good crowd that came out to watch. Pearse og ran out eventual winners but the girls played some lovely football and were unlucky to lose this game. Colleen loye and aine mcQuillan along with Laura Lesniak were outstanding at the back and Dearbhla Kearns put in a hard shift in midfield. Nicole McCann put in a great performance with four points aided with scores by Danielle mcchlorey and Siobhan McKinley. This was a good performance by the girls who are improving week by week.well done.
On a hot evening on Tue night the girls took on tir na nog at the club grounds. It was an exciting encounter as both teams matched each other score for score. At the short whistle both teams came in level 0-4 to 1-1. As the second half progressed it was more of the same , score for score until we reached the final minute when the away team got a soft free which they converted to win the game by a point 0-8 to 1-6. This was a superb game of football and the girls deserved at least a point.
Ladies training Thursday at 6.15pm at the Club Grounds. New members welcome. Contact Karl Kimmins 07704025212.
Under 16 Football / Peil Faoi 16
Carraig Chropain 1-11 Tomás Dáibhis 0-09
Thomas Davis under 16s had a tough assignment at Carrickcruppen last Thursday. Our team was depleted due to a few injuries but the younger lads who came in gave a great account of themselves. We started the strongest and raced into a 0-3 to 0-01 lead with some fine scores from play from Lee Courtney & Declan Loye. In defence Dean Faloon & Conor Jennings were having a super games, first to the ball every time and from here we used this as a great source to launch our attacks were the home side were fouling our lads to stopping our normal running game but on the night we found it hard to convert these frees which somehow gave the home side hope as they chipped away at our lead leaving both sides going in at halftime with only one between them 0-06 to 0-05.
On the restart we hit the equaliser from Lee Courtney, a great long range effort. It was end to end football with both sides going hard for scores but it was the home side who nipped in for the games only goal which in the end proved crucial as our lads tried hard to regain the lead but on the night we couldn’t convert our chances. Caolan Marron entered the game with 10 minutes to go and although carrying an injury tried hard but it wasn’t our night as the home side finished the game off with 2 points from frees to leave it 1-11 to 0-09 in their favour.
Training continues every Sunday Morning at 10.45am at the Club Grounds. New members welcome. Contact Anthony Havern 07805853032
Under 18 Football / Peil Faoi 18
The Minors did not have any football this week.
Training days may vary. New members welcome. Contact Tony Loye 07810883454.
Senior Football / Peil Sinsir
All County Junior League Friday 7th June 2013
Thomas Davis Corrinshego 2-11 Killean 2-7
Played in blistering heat with the temperature gage in the car recording 21 Degrees Celsius, the Corrinshego juggernaut keeps on moving after hard fought game in Killean.
Thomas Davis opened their account with a point by Ryan O’Reilly from a free after the impressive James Dinsmore wa fouled. Three minutes later Killean equalised from a free, only for Ryan Mc Williams to push Corrinshego into the lead with a fantastic long range effort. Moments later Ryan O’Reilly pointed from a 21m free after Liam Quinn was fouled. L. Quinn was fouled again on 18mins, but unfortunately the R. O’Reilly effort went wide. On 22mins Shane McArdle increased the lead for the Newry men after being set up by J. Dinsmore. Killean pulled a point back only for L. Quinn to point after great work by S.McArdle and C. Trainor to leave the score 0-5 to 0-2. Deaghlan Jenning pulled on the ball in a goalmouth scramble to see his shot sail over the bar to increase the lead to 0-6 to 0-2. St. Michael’s responded by scoring the next two point to leave the half –time score 0-6 to 0-4 in favour of Corrinshego.
On the resumption Corrinshego’s Ryan Mc Williams point to stretch the lead. On 35 mins D. Lenaghan hit the back of the net to give Corrinshego a 1-7 to 0-4 lead. In the next 12 minutes Killean scored 1-3 with only a Ryan O’Reilly point in between, to leave it 1-8 to 1-7 in favour of Corrinshego.. Liam Quinn was causing endless problems in the Kilean back-line and was hauled down on the 51mins only for R. O’Reilly to point the free. Moments later substitute David Murphy hammered the ball to the Killean net after being set up with a great pass by Ryan O’Reilly. However , Killean responded with a goal of their own, but this was the last score that Corrinshego conceded. David Murphy and Paul Heatley added to the total to leave the score 2-11 to 2-7 in favour of the Newry men. Overall this was two hard earned points. D. McGreevy had a great game apart from a ‘tiny’ lapse of concentration. A concern would be the wide count, especially in the second halt were we shot 9 wides in total. In conclusion Corrinshego are still undefeated and not many teams in the county can say that!!
Corrinshego : K. Kimmins, R. McLoughlin, M. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw, S. McArdle, J. Dinsemore, D. McGreevy, D. Lenaghan,R. McWilliams, S. Morgan, Ronan O’Reilly, C. Trainor, Ryan O’Reilly, L.Quinn, D. Jennings Subs (used) C. Loye, D. Murphy , P.Heatley,; A. McCourt, C. Murphy, N. Burns, P. Finnegan
Scores: Ryan O’Reilly 0-4, D. Murphy 1-1,D. Lenaghan 1-0 R. McWilliams 0-2, L. Quinn 0-1,D.Jennings 0-1, P.Heatley0-1, S.McArdle 0-1
Ref: Dessie McDonald
All County Junior League Friday 30th May 2013
Thomas Davis Corrinshego 1-11 Clady 0-10
Played on a fine sunny Friday evening on the eve of our Festival in Newry Town Hall Corrinshego maintained their winning run with a hard earned victory over a battling Clady side. The Newry side opened their account in the opening minute with a point from the foot of Cathal Trainor. On the 7th minute Clady equalised and went in front on 10mins 0-1 to 0-2. Liam Quinn equalised on 13mins and David Lenaghan struck a sweet effort to take the lead. Clady started to take the upper hand and scored the next three points to lead by 06-03. In between this Karl Kimmins pulled off a good save and Mark McAteer saved the ball from crossing the Thomas Davis goal-line.
On the restart Corrinshego started positively and introduced Deaghlan Jennings and Shane McArdle and L.Quinn reduced the arrears when he was set up by R. McWilliams on 31mins. L. Quinn responded with another point on 33mins. Clady extended their lead again only for P. Finnegan to score a fine point. On the 40min Ryan O’ Reilly pointed a free after L.Quinn was hauled down. Corrinshego were dealt a severe blow when Conor Loye went off injured and was replaced by Mark Bradshaw. On 43 mins Ryan O’Reilly’s goal bound effort was saved for a 45m and the resultant 45 dropped short to Deaghlan Jennings who pointed Corrinshego’s 10th point of the evening. On 41mins Cathal Trainor scored a fine point after being set up by Shane Mc Ardle. On 50 minutes Deaghlan Jenning pounced on a goalmouth scramble to finish to the back of the Clady net. P. Finnegan finished the scoring with a point from a free to leave the score 1-11 to 0-10 in favour of Corrinshego.
Thomas Davis Corrinshego : Karl Kimmins, Ruari Mc Loughlan, Declan McGreevy, John Bradshaw, Mark Mc Ateer, James Dinsmore, Conor Loye, David Lenaghan, Ryan Mcwilliams, Cathal Trainor, Steven Trainor, Seamus Morgan, Phelim Finnegan, Liam Quinn, Ryan O’Reilly, Subs: David Hankin, Deaghlan Jennings, Calcum Murphy, Neil Markey, Shane Mc Ardle, Nathan Burns, Adrian McCourt
Scorers:- D. Jennings 1-1, C. Trainor 0-3, L. Quinn 0-3, P. Finnegan 0-2, D. Lenaghan 0-1, R. O’Reilly 0-1.
Ref : Oliver Hearty
Senior Training days may vary. Please contact Gerry O’Reilly 07857093676.
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Newry & Mourne Women’s Mini Marathon is back on the 28th of July after last years spectacular success.
The event is organised by 26 Extreme and is being supported by two local businesses.
Recently signed sponsors Curves, Newry and the Well Fit Café have come on board to support the event which is expected to draw up to 600 women to Rostrevor to compete for the event which is part of the Fiddlers Green International Festival.
Lucy Cumming of 26 Extreme says: “The race route is from Leitrim Lodge downhill, to Newtown Road and through Kilbroney Park. The mini marathon is an official distance race and has been affiliated by the Athletics NI to be a certified personal best race. Last year we had in excess of 400 women involved from all parts of Ireland but as the reputation of the race and the publicity Kilbroney Park has enjoyed in recent months we’re anticipating close to 600 women will take part to clock their personal best times.”
Curves Newry is supporting the event as part of their ten year anniversary celebrations while the Well Fit Café (which promotes healthy, clean food) is due to open its doors on the 1st July and is supporting the event as part of its launch activity.
To register or to find out more information visit www.26extreme.com or Follow 26 Extreme on Facebook.
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Local Newry Boxer Patrick Murphy who has been living in Australia this past four years will headline a spectacular night of boxing in Dundalk on the 12th of July which marks his first professional fight on home turf.
Patrick who started his Professional Boxing career in Australia under the name "Irish Paddy Murphy" has won the Australian and Asian titles at Light Welter Weight level.
Patrick's opponent was to be Dundalk man Michael Kelly but speaking at todays press launch at the Canal Court Hotel Harry McGavock indicated that this might not happen now and a Plan B may need to be put in place.
The promoters have offered Michael another 24 Hours to make his decision clear and if it turns out negative it appears that Patrick will be in the ring against Galway native Peter McDonagh who won his fight last Saturday night in Kent against Liam Griffiths.
The replacement clash would have the potential to be even harder scrap fought out over ten rounds.
Supporting the main ticket will be Eamon O'Kane v Anthony Fitzgerald for the Irish Light Middleweight title. Hugh Fury will take on Darren Corbett. Also on the bill Jamie Kennedy will box against Brandon Peak.
Steve Collins Jnr, Jamie Conlan and Philip Sutcliffe Jnr will also be on the fight list against opponents to be named.
The event is being promoted by Cuchulainn Promotions in association with Hughes Promotions and takes place in the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk. Doors 6pm for Show 7pm sharp.
Tickets from €30 to €75
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St John Bosco Seniors
Ballymartin 0-5 St John Bosco 2-6
The seniors bounced back from the disappointment of dropping a point the previous week in the best possible way on Friday night when they beat Ballymartin by 7 points.
The weather resembled a January, rather than a June night, with high winds and lashing rain throughout the game and having played with the elements in the first half the boys went in at half time leading by 1-5 to 0-2. Things weren't looking good when Ballymartin scored the first 3 points of the second half to really put the pressure on. However, our boys have a never say die attitude and scored a goal and point in the middle of the half to go 7 points clear. At this stage you would have thought the game was over but Ballymartin had other ideas and piled on the pressure to the end but the Bosco lads defended superbly to win again and go back to the top of the division 2 league table.
Credit to all the players and our small but loyal band of supporters but the man of the match award this week must go to our chairman Joe Ryan for doing umpire at the bottom goals, overlooking the Irish Sea, with the wind and rain blowing in his face all night.....well done Joe.
The seniors have no game next week.....next game is away to St John's on Friday 21st June at 7.30
St John Bosco U14s
Wednesday last saw the return local derby when Bosco travelled to Derryleckagh to play Mitchels. Unfortunately Mitchels preferred to leave players on the line by insisting on 13 a side which meant Bosco were left with 8 players on the bench.
This tactic appeared to work for them as Mitchels took an early lead with the first two points of the game. Once Bosco got into their stride however they soon took control of the game. Dominant in most sectors, with Shane Mc Clorey exceptional at half back and Ryan Mc Aleavey a constant threat at half forward, Bosco took the lead through points from James Harkin, Kane Rossiter, Bill Finnegan and Dean Morgan. When Ryan Mc Aleavey netted it looked like one way traffic. Worryingly though Bosco went off the boil and squandered a lot of easy chances. Allied to this two fortuitous goals for Mitchels left only two points in it at half time, Bosco 1-08 to Mitchels 2-03.
Bosco upped the ante in the second half with further points from James Harkin(2), Dean Morgan, and Rory Mc Parland. Mitchels to their credit hung in there with a further two goals but Bosco had the superior team play and never panicked. With a goal from Kane Rossiter and points from Ruairi Lavery and Ryan Mc Aleavey Bosco established an unassailable lead. Despite making hard work of it Bosco ran out deserving winners with a final score-line of Bosco 3-14 to Mitchels 4-05
Family Fun Day
Sunday June 30th members, players, families and supporters all welcome to the annual club. Jubilee Fun Day in Jack Mackin Park at 12noon.
Jubilee Dinner
25th October Canal Court Hotel get your false tan done in time, and that’s just for the boys
Golf Classic
19th July Warrenpoint Golf Club – Paul Hughes has asked that all members that we need teams and sponsorship. Teams £100, adverts £50, sponsorship packages available.
P5/P6 Go Game Blitz
Saturday 22nd June Ballykelly Group - South Down P5/6 Go Games at 10.15am at Ballyholland
Teams – St John Bosco Gaels & St John Bosco Ógs, Ballyholland A & B, Tullylish, Saval, Longstone, Burren A & B, An Riocht
Shields’ Family U10 Annual Tournament
The second annual Shields’ Family U10 tournament will be held as part of the Family Fun Day on Sunday 30th June
The Annual Jack Mackin U8 Memorial Tournament
The annual Jack Mackin Memorial Tournament will be held on 11th August 2013 in St Patrick’s Primary School
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Originally from Downpatrick and now living in the big city of Newry, 28 year old Eamon Kearney has started up his new fitness enterprise at Newcam Fitness Centre, McQuillans Yard on the Old Warrenpoint Rd in Newry.
Kearney's Fitness offers a few novel training regimes including Boxercise, which mimics the training that boxers do and includes shadow boxing, pad work, core/abs and general fitness exercises all mixed into one.
Circuits will include everything from bodyweight exercises, free weight exercises, suspension training, plyometrics, abs/core and pad/bag work.
Strength and conditioning classes will focus more on heavy exercises and more intense cardio/High intensity interval training. Thetimetable will change to how you want it, just let them know and don’t forget to pre-book.
Eamon has always been involved in sports and fitness, from a young age having dabbled in and out of many sports including, Basketball, Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, Gaelic, Soccer, MMA and BJJ.
Eamon is a fully certified qualified level 2 gym/fitness instructor and level 3 personal trainer. He is currently in college studying for a foundation degree in sport, exercise and fitness which he then will go on to complete the Bsc (Hons) degree in sport and exercise sciences.
What can your clients expect?
Well first and foremost I must point out that I do not have a ‘know it all attitude’ there is far too many trainers out there who think they do. I am honest and as fair as they come, every day is a school day for me whereby I am constantly learning and updating my knowledge. I make mistakes and I’m not afraid to admit it, but I learn and move on.
Clients can expect me to work with them in a two way relationship. Whatever I lay out for them I will have done it myself, revised all teaching points and techniques and knowledgeable in what I’m teaching. I will always pre-plan my classes and change them up every class so that no two classes are the same.
Classes are £3.50, Private personal training classes are £10 which will be 1 on 1 or 1 or 2 if they wish to split the cost with a friend. Eamon also offers a 12 week transformation package which will tie the client into a 12 week program in which they will see him a few times a week, get nutritional guidance, fitness testing, measurements and round clock support.
Commenting on the enterprise Eamon added "I would just like to thank Adrian Patterson and Bobby Lavery for giving me the opportunity to get this up and running. I also want thank everyone who has supported me. Like any other business it’s going to be tough getting started and get up and running but with my determination, I should be ok."
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