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Linden Cup Semi Final
Newry 1's 4-1 North Down 1's
Newry travelled to Stormont on Sunday to face North Down in the Semi final of the Linden cup on Sunday. This was always going to be a close affair between two of the top sides in the Senior 1 division. In the other half of the draw either Portadown or Campbellians lay in wait for the winners.
Newry flew out of the traps and quickly found themselves one up when John Taylor after a marked improvement from set pieces from last season fired home a low drag flick. North down seemed to get woken up by this and went on the offensive. They pushed forward and even after forcing a number of short corners, they could not find an opening. The first half flew past quickly with free flowing and fast paced hockey that all the spectators were enjoying.
Newry started sluggish in the second half and were rarely out of their own half with any intent within the first five minutes of the restart. North Down capitalized on this and scored with a fierce, high drag flick of heir on. For the next 15 minutes the game went through a cagey nervous stage with neither time looking to commit too many players. However after Newry forced a number or successive short corners John Taylor again popped up and fired home a thunderous low flick to give Newry the lead.
As North Down pressed they started to get a bit reckless in the challenge forcing the umpires to take action and reduce them to 10 men which took away from the great game of hockey everyone had came to see. The next phase of play was top drawer from Newry as right back and captain Colin Henning picked the ball up in defence, carried the ball forward and fired it into the path or David England as he maid a defence splitting run. As the keeper advanced England dropped the shoulder to put the keeper the wrong way, drew the ball around him and fired home to assure Newry the points. There was still time for one more when Newry one another short and this time David England turned provider as he fired the ball into the back post and diving Robert Irwin deflected it in to leave it 4-1 Newry.
Newry now take on Portadown in the Linden Cup final on New Years day at Deramore Park in their hunt for silverware this season. Newry take on Campbellians next Saturday in the latest round of league fixtures.
Team: R. Hanlon, N. McKnight, N. Liggett, N. Davenport, C. Henning, J. Taylor, C. McKnight, D. England, R. Irwin, K. McCombe, A. Gilmer, D. Andrews, R. Nummy, K. McWillaims, J. Greer
Kilkeel 2's 3-4 Newry 2's
Newry Seconds travelled over the Mournes to meet local rivals Kilkeel and emerged with their heads held high and all three points, a hattrick for the returning Keith McWilliams and a winner from Nigel "Scruff" McGuffin.
Newry switched to a 4 4 2 formation with McCafferty anchoring the diamond, flanked by Foster and Adams with Davy Andrews taking the link man role to the pacey attack of Keith McWilliams and Scotty Blakely. It took some time for the team to get used to this formation as Kilkeel flew out of the traps and took command of the game in the first 20mins. The team after some time relaxed into this new formation and took control of the game, putting together some tidy passing moves and showing greater composure on the ball than in recent weeks.
Newry stuck with the back four which played the second half at Garvey last week with perennial full backs Andy Henning and Daryl Barlow either side of Andy Baird at centre back and Ben Scott as Sweeper. The major change at the back was from hit outs with the full backs pushing forward to make space for Scott to operate and this proved to be a successful tactic.
With the onus on home side, Kilkeel, to attack Newry used the powerful hitting of McCafferty to the wings to find McWilliams and Blakely in the corners and this meant that Newry always looked dangerous. While this direct approach proved to be very effective it was passing moves that brought both first half goals. The first was down the right with ever reliable McWilliams slotting home while the second saw Newry attack down the right before McCafferty slipped the ball under his arm to the left with advancing sweeper Scott driving into space and slipping a reverse ball into the D leading to a short which McWilliams tucked away after a rebounded McCafferty effort.
At half time the Newry men were reminded that the game wasn't won yet and this proved to be the case as Newry briefly made an Ill fated switch to 4 3 3 and Kilkeel made the best of their pace to drive straight at the Newry backline and force several short corners. Justin made several good stops from these but was unlucky with one when he got a stick to it but couldn’t keep it out while another was deflected in at the left hand post. 2 - 2 game on.
Keith McWilliams was the key attacking threat last term for Newry and with Davy Hogg and Johnny McWilliams both still injured he once again terrorised the opposition back line, making it 3 2 with a driving run and strike from the left. Kilkeel pushed for the winner and Elliott was impressive between the sticks for Newry with the back four and midfield digging in to defend deeper. Two more breaks saw one shot from McWilliams almost reached by Scruff at the back post before McWilliams opted to pass on the second occasion for Scruff to show composure and fire home the winner. In the dying minutes Kilkeel added a third and Scruff tangled with the Kilkeel keeper as Newry did enough to see this one out.
On reflection Newry deserved this much needed victory and they will take a lot from this mountain raid, both in terms of the positional and tactical changes and in terms of confidence.
Team: Justin Elliott, Andrew Henning, Andrew Baird, Ben Scott, Daryl Barlow, Adam Foster, Simon McCafferty, Warren Adams, David Andrews, Keith McWilliams, Scott Blakely., Nigel McGuffin.
Results
Newry 3's 2-3 Bangor 4's
Carrickfergus Ladies 0-2 Newry Ladies
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Underage Football Planning Night Monday 4th November
A special meeting in the Social Club has been organised for tonight Monday 4th November at 7.30 p.m. to review underage football in the club, to look at coaching, to discuss player recruitment, to look at ways we can improve the structures, to examine our strengths/weaknesses etc. All members, supporters and especially mentors (past, present & future) and interested members are urged to attend this very important meeting.
U12 Girls Represent Down
The St John Bosco GAC U12 Girls represented Down in a challenge game against Monaghan last Saturday 2nd November at the newly opened Tyrone Centre of Excellence.
Leo Hughes Memorial Shield 29th September 2013
This year for the U16’s could be described as going in fits and starts, some great wins in the league and gut wrenching losses when the Bosco should have been out of sight. The account for the Division 2 league stood at 4 wins and 6 losses and a mid-table finishing berth.
The Championship proved a little contentious with Bosco being nominated to play in the ‘A’ group so this was going to be a tough draw. Nevertheless after a slow opening first half against Mayobridge the Bosco lads fought back from 11 points down and only lost this game by the narrowest of margins.
It was important then that this group of players showed that they can deliver good, full match performances and not just the odd good half and the Leo Hughes Shield was the last opportunity to do that and secure silverware in 2013.
Thomas Davis GAG Corrinshego V St. John Bosco GAC
The opening game saw Bosco take on Corrinshego and after a jittery start by both teams it was Corrinshego who opened the score from a free after Adam Rowntree was deemed to have committed the foul. Bosco’s first attack also secured a free which saw Matthew McKevitt’s effort drift to the left and wide.
It was up to Gary Crummy to settle nerves for Bosco when he powered through the opposition defence and slotted the ball into the bottom corner of the net. Seamus Brady was excellent in nets for Bosco and throughout this contest the Bosco defence kept him well covered. Further goals followed for Bosco from Martin Keenan and an excellent link up between Matthew and Gary Crummy saw Bosco net goal number 3, excellent points flowed from the boots of Jordan Pinnington, Caoilte Jackson (Capt.) and Joshua Monroe. By half time Bosco were in control and unlike some earlier games this year, they never relinquished their lead and ran out worthy semi-final winners.
Saval GAC V Carrickcruppen GAC
In the other semi, Saval fell to the sword of hosts Carrickcruppen in an entertaining and flowing game, where Carrickcruppen’s superior fielding and forwards shooting ability saw them emerge victorious to face Bosco.
Final St John Bosco vs Carrickcruppen
Bosco’s Oisin Carnegie and Micheal Dillon took control of matters in the middle of the field in this contest and forwards Martin Keenan, Devin Quigley and Jordan Pinnington all gave excellent displays of smart football. The Carrickcruppen attack which was so effective against Saval had a torrid time dealing with this Bosco defence. Aidan MacNamara and Daire Rooney were very strong in the wing half back and harried tirelessly delivering accurate, quality ball to the Bosco forwards. It was this pattern of turnover and fast, direct counterattack that allowed Bosco to dominate matters between the two 45’s.
Defenders Ciaran Burns, Lucas Rossiter and David Magee also deserve mention as do forwards Devin Quigley who slotted over a couple of superb points from tight angles. The U14’s also deserve a special mention and credit for their support on the day.
There were numerous examples of good link up play and manly, sporting football delivered by all participants at this tournament and it was St. John Bosco who secured the win on a final scoreline of:
St. John Bosco 3:12Carrickcruppen 1:08
Following the final the Hughes family presented the Leo Hughes Memorial Shield to Bosco Captain, Caoilte Jackson who spoke eloquently in his acceptance. Carrickcruppen, who were wonderful hosts and sporting runners up, then provided tea, sandwiches and snacks which the boys and coaches gladly devoured!
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Newry 1's 2-1 Campbellians 1's
Newry hosted Campbellians on Saturday on the back of their great win against North Down to secure a place in the final of the Linden Cup on New Years Day. Campbellians had been somewhat of a bogey team for Newry in recent years, however the home-side were determined to rectify this and keep their great start to the season going.
From the start it was obvious Newry were the better team, pinning Campbellians in their own half for long periods. However Newry had an early knock back when centre back Neil Liggett when making a challenge turned his ankle and could not continue.
Newry continued to press forward and were eventually rewarded when Kyle McCombe slotted home from near the flick spot after good link up play between Robert Irwin and Colin McKnight. McKnight soon got in on the scoring too when he rifled home a low hard drive from the top of the circle to give new a two goal lead.
Even though Newry had a comfortable lead they were not playing their normal flowing hockey which we had become custom to seeing so far this season. Their play was disjointed and their touch was deserting them in-front of goal.
Campbellians got one back through a short corner to put some pressure back on Newry before the half. Newry should have went in at half time with their two goal lead regained when Richard Nummy slotted home. As the ball was hit the umpires blew for half time with the whistle still going as the ball hit the backboard but was disallowed.
Campbellians were totally dominated in the second period, their were rarely out of their own half with any great purpose, indeed Newry keeper Robin Hanlon did not have a save to make in the second half. Newry peppered the Campbellians circle with crosses and shots but they found the away keeper in great form to deny John Taylor, Kyle McCombe and Robert Irwin on a number of occasions.
Newry travel to league leaders North Down next Saturday in a must win game if they wish to reign in their lead.
Team: R. Hanlon, N. Liggett, N. McKnight, N. Davenport, C. Henning, J. Taylor, C. McKnight, D. England, K. McCombe, R. Irwin, A. Gilmer, R. Nummy, D. Andrews, K. Mcwilliams, J. Greer
Newry 2's 2-1 Instonians 2's
A fired up Newry 2nds took the fight to Instonians 2nds at the Belfast road and were rewarded with a 2-1 win that their efforts more than deserved. This takes their run to three unbeaten with a rare and valuable two wins on the bounce in Junior 1.
Before the match the teams, umpires and spectators impeccably observed a minutes silence in memory of the fallen. The Newry men seemed particularly inspired by this reflection on the bravery and courage of those who gave their lives for our freedom and the atmosphere in the pre-match huddle was as highly charged as any this correspondent can recall.
Home side Newry went screaming out of the blocks with a sense of purpose and belief gained from two great results on the bounce -captains Scott and Adams naming an unchanged starting line up from last week's win at Kilkeel. . The general play and confidence on the ball was good and while Inst did mount attacks down the wings the Newry defence looked comfortable in and around their own penalty area. Distribution from the back was working well while balls to the wings were again finding the pacey front line in space. Both teams had short corners in the first half but there were to be no goals. Newry changed ends the happier outfit as their strong squad of 14 looked like it would prove crucial against the bare 11 of Inst.
As the second half begun the Newry game plan to tire the Inst legs and then capitalise late on seemed to be going well but however from the first Inst attack of the second half Newry found themselves 1 nil down - keeper Glass beaten by a low shot after a quick counter caught the Newry defence napping. The sense of deja vu was all too apparent as Newry reflected on a killer home defeat to Inst last season to an almost identical goal against the run of play in a game they totally dominated.
McWilliams who had been rusty in the first half picked the ball up straight from the restart to launch the first in wave after wave of Newry attacks. There was relentless pressure on the Inst defence and something had to give - a shot was blocked by an Inst foot on the line and McWilliams stepped up to convert the penalty stroke - he will score better strokes - the keeper almost reaching the shot to his left- but in terms of importance this one was right up there. 1 each, game on.
With experienced McGuffin on for the tireless Roadruner Blakely up top, Dynamo-D Liggett replacing the elusive and skilful Foster and calm head Gregg replacing the rapidly developing talent Baird Newry continued to press and create chances. The winner came with 10 minutes to go as weight of numbers told in the D and Liggett drove home from close range with Andrews also well placed to strike if required.
Inst largely threw caution to the wind and their direct play gave them some encouragement late on as tackles from Scott, Gregg, Henning, Adams and Barlow were all required with Newry still looking to attack and almost getting caught on the break on several occasions. McGuffin gave a lesson on running the click down with possession in and around the corner flags and with a contender for ball of the day from Steiner- the others from McCafferty and Barlow to- was unlucky not to connect with an audacious volleyed attempt.
The close of the match was marred by some clashes between players with neither team covering themselves in glory and Scott reading the riot act to his players after the game. No repeat will be tolerated and Newry were lucky that their indiscipline didn't cost them two points late on while both teams were lucky to finish with 11 men on the pitch. This left an unfortunate bitter after-taste to what was a sweet and vital victory.
Newry now sit on ten points and for the first time in many seasons can reasonably refer to themselves as a mid-table team at this level. The first aim is to always to avoid relegation but the opportunity for a top-half finish is there for this outfit.
Team: J. Glass, A. Henning, B. Scott, A,Baird, D. Barlow, A. Foster, S .McCafferty, D. Andrews, W. Adams, J McWilliams, Blakely. Subs D. Liggett, J. Gregg, N. McGuffin
Cookstown 4's 0-2 Newry 3's
After a run of unlucky results for the men in red, it was time for Newry's captain Glyn Elias to ring out the changes but this was never going to be an easy game travelling to Cookstown for a 4pm game. Newry started off well and were straight on the attack with some great skills from returning Alan Mcminn who produced a great across into the circle putting the ball on a plate for James Niblock who had an open net but managed to fire wide when it looked easier to score than miss.
For the next 20mins it was chance after chance for Newry and the final touch was just evading the strikers. A great piece of hockey invloving John Lawson, Alan Mcminn and Mervyn McCaigue resulted in Newry's first goal with McCaigue finishing off the sweeping move and leading Newry in at half time one goal the better.
The second half started in a differently with Cookstown coming right back into the game with everything going through veteran M.Sloan. However this pressure was dealt with quite comfortably by the back five of Newry as they easily tackled,blocked and swept away everything Cookstown had in their drawer!!!
This bit of pressure soon passed and Newry began to play some excellent hockey. And with Newry holding on to the ball for large periods It seemed only a matter of time before they increased their lead. It soon arrived when a move involving most of the team right from the defence to the forwards resulted in McCaigue firing a shot in on goal only for a helpless Cookstown defender to deflect it past his own keeper.
Cookstown did come back fighting but to no avail as Newry held on for a quite comfortable 2nil victory.
Team: P.Elmore, J.Lawson, D.Sterritt, I.McNeill, K.Best, A.McMinn, S. Garvey, D. Lawson, M.McCaigue, G.Elias, J.Niblock, Subs; M. McCullough and P. Moffet.
Hollywood Ladies 4-1 Newry Ladies
On Saturday, 9th November, Newry Olympic Hockey Ladies 1st XI played Holywood 1st XI Ladies away at Bangor Omniplex at 2.30 p.m.. From the whistle, Newry were on the attack keeping possession of the ball and dominating the play during the first twenty minutes. Newry were awarded two short corners but were unable to finish. Holywood came back at Newry and scored from a deflection 25minutes in, Holywood were one up at half-time.
At the beginning of the second half Newry were all over Holywood and equalised within fifteen minutes with Aimee Magowan scoring from the right wing. Holywood retaliated and scored again from a short corner. Newry kept continuous pressure on Holywood but unfortunately no equaliser came. With Newry pressing for this equalising goal they started to get caught out on the counter attack Hollywood scored 2 goals in the last 10 minutes to put the game to bed with a 4 -1 victory however the scoreline did not reflect the way the game went.
Team: C Waddell (goals) D L Inns (Captain) N Burns, A Gamble, C Gamble, D Mc Minn, L Ervine, J Cochrane, G Mc Loughlin, L Simpson, A Magowan, G Davidson, L Girvan and K Baird
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The tenth Steven O'Hare Memorial Five a Side football tournament takes place on Thursday November 28th at Newry Sports Centre.
The tournament is an indoor 5-a-side with players donating £10 each which is presented to The Patients Comfort Fund in Daisy Hill Hospital.
The inaugural tournament was held in November 2004.
The O`Hare Family has kindly presented trophies each year and the winners also receive The Steven O`Hare Perpetual Trophy. Steven died at the young age of 23 after a short illness at The Royal Victoria Hospital in May 2004.
Steven was born on the 29th September 1980 and attended St Patrick`s Primary School in Cullyhanna and then onto St Paul`s High School in Bessbrook. He loved his sport and played for Mullaghbawn GFC and was a keen follower of Armagh , as well as a supporter of Celtic and Manchester United.
Steven was into his music and interests were Oasis, The Beatles , John Lennon, and Bob Marley and one of his utmost favourites was Guns n `Roses.
Steven was attending The University of Ulster in Jordanstown and in 2004 was in a placement in the IT Section within Newry and Mourne District Council and was due to return to University in October of that year. He was a quiet but witty young man , and full of enthusiasm for life, and touched the lives of all who knew him.
Steven is sadly missed but will always be remembered by Charlie and Sue, Tracy and Martin and the wide family circle and all his friends and colleagues in his locality and by all his friends in Newry and Mourne District Council.
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North Down 1's 2-7 Newry 1's
Newry travelled to league leaders North Down on Saturday in a rematch of the Linden Cup semi final two weeks previous in which Newry were victorious. North Down defeated league contenders Portadown 1-0 last week so this was a very important game for Newry to get something out of.
The visitors started slowly while North Down came haring out of the traps and with a couple of surging runs from midfield they were able to pick holes in Newry's defence. Luckily for the Belfast Road men veteran keeper Robin Hanlon was on the top of his game pulling off a sublime stick save low to his right hand side turning the ball round the post when it looked like it was destined for the bottom corner. Next up was Neil McKnight who somehow cleared a North Down shot off the line as he ran back to cover behind the keeper and twisted to scoop the ball clear.
These two pieces of skill seemed to help Newry's confidence as they then started to see more of the ball but were helped on occasions with North Down's defence playing some sloppy passes leading to Newry's attacks. Richard Nummy put the visitors one up when he deflected in a low cross from Robert Irwin. This lit a fire under Newry as they bombarded North Down's defence with attack after attack and the visitors clinically put North Down to the sword with three quick fire goals in little over five minutes. The first came from Keith McWilliams when he tapped in at the back post only 30 seconds after coming on as a substitute. Again veteran Richard Nummy got on the score sheet and fired home the third of the game with a rocket from a short corner. Robert Irwin got Newry's forth when the North keeper cleared the ball only to find Kyle McCombe who drove forward and aid the ball off to Irwin who collected the ball moved the keeper to the side and slid the ball home North Down pulled one back just before half time with a well placed drag flick to leave the score 4-1 at half time.
It was a pretty stagnant start to the second half with Newry content to keep North Down in front of them and the home side unable to break through a stubborn Newry set-up. With Newry's forwards working feverishly up front North were really struggling to get the ball out and the constant pressure told when Newry pounced to get the fifth of the game as a low cross found Robert Irwin diving in mouth and nose at the back post and deflecting the ball home. The sixth of the game came when McWilliams intercepted a pass on the half way line, drove forward and fired the ball into the circle to Nummy who was just beaten to the ball by the defender but he could only get enough on it to deflect it into his own net. North Down caught Newry out on the counter to get a consolation goal with five minutes left. However there was still time for a seventh to cap the game off with Kyle McCombe getting in on the act tapping in at the back post from a short corner. Nobody could have dreamt up this scoreline before the game but Newry after a magnificent performance beat the league leaders on their home patch and remain unbeaten in their league campaign.
Team: R. Hanlon, D. England, N. McKnight, J. Greer, N. Davenport, C. McKnight, J. Taylor, C. Henning, R. Irwin, R. Nummy, A. Gilmer, K. McCombe, D. Andrews, K. McWilliams
BURN't out in LisBURN !!!!
Newry 0-2 S.Antrim
It was a case of whoever took their chances was going to win this game. Newry dominated the possession and goal attempts column but not the one that mattered. Having missed a hatful of chances and even a penalty stroke it just looked like they couldn’t score.
Newry started the game, keeping with the winning line-up in Cookstown, passing the ball from one side of the pitch to the other and holding onto the ball for long periods of time, just waiting for the gap to open. And it wasn’t too long until this was to happen. As in the 12th minute a great run from Alan McMinn and a few 1-2's along the way saw the ball fired low and hard towards the goal only for McCiague to deflect wide. Newry kept up this attacking play with 2 and 3 glorious chances going agonisingly wide from James Niblock, Glyn Elias and Mervyn McCaigue. Newry still kept putting the pressure on with great runs from Philip Moffett and Alan McMinn, and excellent battling in midfield from David Lawson and Stephen Garvey the goal needed was surely going to come. Any threat to come from South Antrim was quickly cleaned up and distributed in an Newry attack from the ever impressive David Sterritt in defence. Though the goal was not to come.
Half time 0-0
The 2nd half started as the 1st finished, with Newry winning the midfield battle and the shots on the S.Antrim goal coming in thick and fast. Though again to no avail. And suddenly a quick lapse in concentration from Newry giving away a soft Short corner resulted in a penalty stroke being awarded which was perfectly dispatched. 1 nil S.Antrim. Newry was in disbelief and the heads went down. With this, S.Antrim where quick to get another within 4 mins of the restart. 2 nil S.Antrim. The game then started to get slightly rough and ragged at times and a couple of cards where soon dished out. Newry battled on and where more direct in their attacking and soon an opportunity opened up when we where awarded a flick. Alan Mcminn stepping up to take it. The flick was placed well but was matched with a fine save from the Antrim keeper. Time was soon to run out for Newry and it wasnt to be their day.
Team: P. Elmore, J. Lawson, D. Sterritt, K. Best,I, McNeill, A. McMinn, S. Garvey, D. Lawson, M. McCaigue, G. Elias, P. Moffett, A. Patterson, M. McCullough, M. McCullough.
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St Paul's High School held the Richard Hughes memorial blitz on Saturday past in their indoor sports hall with a great mornings hurling played out between the Camloch and Warrenpoint lads.
Following over an hour long session of games, both sets of players were awarded medals and a few refreshments, as the Hughes family watched on.
Richard's brother Kevin presented the plaque to this years winner, Niall Elshaw. The award is picked from those who have proven their commitment to the under 10 team week in and week out, over the course of the year. Niall has progressed rapidly throughout the year as a young hurler and is indeed a worthy winner of the plaque, which will now reside in his school, St.Josephs, Bessbrook, for the year ahead.
The Hughes family were thanked for their continued support along with the coaches and parents from both clubs, who made the morning a great success!!
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St John Bosco Club Mass
On an otherwise wet miserable Sunday morning there was an abundance of colour in St Brigid’s Church at the 11:30 a.m. Mass.
All of the present were lifted by Fr Tony’s wonderful liturgy which provided the spiritual colour, St Catherine’s Concert Band with their beautiful music provided the audible colour and all of the Bosco members present in their club kit added the physical colour. Without doubt it was akin to a rainbow of light over the Meadow with St Brigid’s as the crock of gold at rainbows end!
With the entrance procession led by the underage players carrying gifts to be laid on the altar steps, Fr Tony placing the picture of St John Bosco in pride of place in front of the pulpit and all accompanied by St Catherine’s under the baton of Noel Mathers this was a special Annual Remembrance Mass that wraps up our special jubilee year celebrations.
The Mass brought all of the extended Bosco family together, from the young in the procession at the start of Mass, the players, parents and mentors doing the readings and bidding prayers, the Chairman and our ‘club seniors’ taking part in the Offertory Procession all led by our own Club Chaplain Fr Tony. All gathered in St Brigid’s united in remembrance and celebration. Remembering all of our deceased members and friends of St John Bosco and St Catherine’s and also celebrating a wonderful jubilee year, proudly carrying on the traditions of our founding fathers.
I may be biased, of course I’m biased, I’m the club PRO. Yesterday was one of those days when we were all gathered under the vaulted copper covered roof of St Brigid’s, among friends, united in a common purpose and you know something? It felt good and self reinforcing to be part of the best GAA club in Ireland!
St John Bosco U14’s
It’s end of season time and with that come the presentation nights. Last week it was the turn of the U14’s and the mentors under Kenny Carneige had a great line up for the celebrations on the night with club senior players Ciaran Murtagh and Paddy Magill making the presentations. U14 player of the year was Rory Mc Parland and most improved player of the year was Ronan Haughey.
St John Bosco Junior Academy
The St John Bosco Junior Academy continues every Friday from 4pm to 5pm in St Patrick's Primary School, Newry. This club initiative provides coaching for under 8 years old boys and girls and all children are welcome.
Final Curtain Call for Cathal and Kevin
Cathal Carolan and Kevin Faloon have announced that they are stepping down from senior football with the club. They are keen to state that they’re only stepping down from playing activities and are keen to work behind the scenes with the club. Club Chairman Joe Ryan stated ‘The two lads have being extremely loyal members of St John Bosco and have always given of their best. One thing is for sure we will miss them from the senior squad in 2014.’
As part of their end of playing days celebrations the lads organised a challenge match for all past players on Sunday 17th. The match and the after match celebrations in the club proved to be a very fitting ‘final curtain call’ for Cathal and Kevin.
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Local Newry runner Sean Smith is heading for Tokyo in February where he could become the first person in Ireland and maybe even the UK to complete all 6 Major Marathons.
Sean originally set out to run the world 5 major marathons and has completed London, Berlin, New York, Chicago and Boston but recently the world major organisation added Tokyo to the majors to bring it to 6 so Japan now beckons for the Newry man.
Tokyo Marathon takes place on the 23rd of February 2014.
Sean is fundraising for Southern Area Hospice and to date has raised over £30,000 in his goal so far.
He would like to raise a lot more though and has organised fitness classes , bag packs , street collections etc. You can Donate at www.justgiving.com/sean-smith14
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St John Bosco A.B.C have added to their list of main sponsors having teamed up with Warrenpoint based Pflexxsports who research and develop devices that speed-up physical rehabilitation after sports injuries.
The time given by the company's Managing Director, Les Pape and Sales and Marketing Director, Tricia Russell has made a great difference to date with the clubs strategy for future development.
The team at Pflexxsports have provided great advice and equipment to the Bosco ABC team and have agreed to help them develop and secure their role as the premier Amateur Boxing Club.
Gerard Moore from St John Bosco ABC added "With the support of Pflexxsports we are confident that the success of our club and boxers will continue to grow.
"The KneePflexx Muscle Activator has been provided for many members of the club including Kane Tucker winner of this year’s HSK competition in Denmark. It has been a great development with in the leg strength of our boxers young and not so young.
"This product has helped a number of our boxers get back to running, many boxers develop knee problems from hours of road working for fitness. The KneePflexx has in short turned back time for many of our fighters.
"We are looking forward to a long and successful relationship with Les, Tricia and the team at Pflexxsports."
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