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Linden Cup Final
Newry Olympic Hockey Club take on Portadown in the Linden Cup Final on New Years Day at 3pm, a game sure to be a thriller played at Derramore Park, home of Harlequins. We wish the lads well and everyone is invited to come along and support them.
Antrim 1’s 3-4 Newry 1’s
Newry travelled to Antrim for their final league of 2013 with the aim of keeping their unbeaten league run going. Antrim started solidly but it was Newry who had the majority of the possession in the opening stages and it was the away side who struck first when John Taylor fired a low drive into the circle with Robert Irwin doing well to deflect it goal wards and past the Antrim keeper. Again it was Irwin on the score sheet as he is turning all his spade work into goals this season. Irwin picked the ball up on the left and drove towards the Antrim circle, after a neat one two with Kyle McCombe he was able to fire the ball below the advancing keeper to make it two nil. Antrim pressed forward looking to get back into the game and they did with a deflected cross beating Robin Hanlon in goals.
Newry then started to get a hold on the game again and Keith McWilliams restored Newry’s two goal lead when he drove into the circle and rounded the keeper to slot home the third of the game. Just before half time David Andrews suffered a nasty mouth injury and had to go off to seek hospital treatment. John Taylor fired home Newry’s forth of the game from a short corner to give them a commanding lead at half time.
Antrim were never going to give up in this game and really pressed forward in the second period. With Newry unable to finish off their chances at the other end to seal the win, Antrim were starting to pile pressure the Newry defence. When they scored through a short corner 10 minutes into the second half they really had the bit between their teeth. They got their third with a fine sweeping move to give Newry a nervy end to the game but the away side managed to hold on for the win.
Team: R. Hanlon, N. McKnight, D. England, J. Greer, C. Henning, J. Taylor, C. McKnight, A. Gilmer, R. Irwin, K. McCombe, R. Nummy, K. McWilliams, N. Liggett, D. Andrews
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The first games of the GAA year proved fruitful for both Down and Armagh with wins over UUJ and Queens respectively in the Power NI Dr McKenna Cup.
On a windy blustery day with the threat of showers not far away the Armagh panel found it difficult to get ahead of Queens who were playing with the wind. Half time arrived with eight points apiece in a game that just lacked a spark. Armagh found their way though in the first fifteen minutes of the second half with a goal from Armagh's Niall McConville coupled with a flurry of points leaving them with a lead of 8 points after 50 minutes.
Queens made a late attempt to get back in the game but it was just too late in the day.
Armagh's new arrival Robbie Tasker was the first to leave the field with the first use of the Black Card rule which saw him being replaced by Stefan Forker.
Top scorers for Armagh were Niall McConville 1:2; Oisin MacÍomhair 0:3; Stefan Forker 0:3 and Ethan Rafferty 0:3
Final Score Armagh 1:17 QUB 0:15
Down had a comprehensive win over Jordanstown at Pairc Esler with the first score of the second half producing a goal from Down's Peter Fitzpatrick which essentially put the game beyond UUJ's reach.
Again the Black Card rule caused some consternation with two Down players replaced.
Top scorers for Down were Mark Poland 0:5; Conleth O'Hare 0:3 and Peter Fitzpatrick 1:0
Final Score Down 1:15 UUJ 0:7
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AGM
The club's CCB / AGM will be held as follows:
Áit / Venue: Craobh Rua Camlocha Clubrooms
Dáta / Date: Sunday 12th January 2014
Am / Time : 5.30pm
Below is a list of some of the volunteer roles the club is seeking to fill:
An Cathaoirleach / Club Chair, An Rúnaí / Club Secretary,
An Chisteóir / Club Treasurer,
An Cláraitheóir / Club Registrar ,
An t-Oifigeach um Chosaint Páistí - Club Child Protection Officer,
An t-Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí / Club PRO,
Rúnaí na gCluichí / Club Fixtures Secretary,
Rúnaí na gCruinnithe / Minutes Secretary,
Leas - Chisteóirí / Assistants to the Treasurer,
Leas - OCP / Assistant PRO,
Leas - Oifigeach um Chosaint Páistí / Assistant Child Protection Officer,
Fundraising project co-ordinators,
Club Lead Coach,
Club Gym co-ordinator, Field & site maintenance co-ordinator,
Club shop & merchandising co-ordinator.
Craobh Rua would ask all who have the interests of the club at heart to put their name forward to serve on this year's committee. To find out more about what each role entails please contact the club secretary. A full list of volunteer roles & descriptions will be available at the AGM
Monthly Draw
Congratulations to Sharon Campbell from John F Kennedy Park Cloughreagh on her Craobh Rua Monthly Draw win. Many thanks to all for their continuing support.
Condolences
The Committee of Craobh Rua Camlocha wish to express our condolences to Paul Elshaw and family on the death of his father. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as he is laid to rest today . Ar Dheis Dé go rabh a anam uasal / May he rest in peace. R Mac Uaitéir(Cath), LÓBrolcháin ( Rúnaí)
We are also saddened to learn of the death of Pauline Courtney (nee Delaney), and we extend our deepest sympathies to her husband John,and entire family circle. Ar Dheis Dé go rabh a h- anam dilis
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Newry 1's 3-1 PSNI 1's
Newry hosted PSNI on Saturday hot on the heels over their Linden Cup triumph over Portadown on New Year's Day. This was a potential banana skin ahead of the important fixture away to Portadown next Saturday.
Newry from the start dominated possession with the away side content with just getting the ball as far away from their goal as possible when they could. Newry continually threatened the PSNI goal but were unable to beat their inspired keeper. With 20 minutes gone Robert Irwin eventually broke the dead lock when he was able to round the keeper after neat play in side the circle. Soon After Kyle McCombe finished a well worked short corner to give the home side a two goal advantage and nothing more than they deserved going in at the break.
Again Newry threw everything at the PSNI goal in the second half but could not add to their score but their defence held firm until John Taylor fired home another short corner with 10 minutes to go. With their first meaningful attack the PSNI won a short corner which was dispatched for a late consolation goal.
Newry next travel to Portadown in a top of the table clash which will go a long way to decided the final positions of the top 3 teams.
Team: R. Hanlon, N. Davenport, N. Liggett, N. McKnight, C. Henning, J. Taylor, C. McKnight, D. England, R. Irwin, K. McCombe, A. Gilmer
Newry 3's 1-1 Instonians 4's
Newry hosted league leaders Instonians on Saturday in their first game after the Christmas break. There was no sign of the break taking effect on the home side as they had much of the play in the first half with both Jonny McWilliams and Alan McMinn having good chance to put Newry ahead but were unable to convert. Newry were then caught on the counter attack by Instonians who went in at the break one up against the run of play.
Newry were lucky after the break when Instonians had a goal disallowed but they took heart from this as they surged forward with Keith McWilliams getting the equaliser. Even with constant pressure near the end Newry could not find the all important second goal but would have taken a draw if offered before the first whistle.
Team: P. Elmore, C. Rooney, A. McGaffin, I. McNeil, D. Sterritt, S. Garvey, A. McMinn, P. Moffett, J. McWilliams, M. McCaigue, M. McCullough, K. McWilliams, G. Elias
Banbridge 2’s 2-1 Newry 2’s
Newry travelled to Banbridge for the local derby which seen the Newry mean come from three down to salvage a point in the reverse fixture earlier in the season. Banbridge were boosted by a number of first eleven players dropping to the seconds to add a bit more quality to the ranks. However it was Newry who started the better of the two teams with the back for of Scott, Gregg, Lawson and Barlow being mainly spectators in the opening exchanges. New took advantage of their quick start when Keith McWilliams fired home a short corner to give the visitors a deserved lead.
The Ban men soon settled the ship and got into a rhythm which seen them fire home two short corners in quick succession after a long spell of possession. Newry managed to get to grips with this free flowing hockey and had a chance of their own just before half time however David Andrews could only fire wide from the top of the circle.
In the second half Ban continued with their great possession hockey as Newry adopted a more direct but equally effective approach with both sides having chance. Sam Henry was in nets for Newry and was equal to everything that the home side could through at him. As the game wore on Newry through caution to the wind but could not find the elusive equaliser. The Belfast Road men were unlucky to come up against such a strong Banbridge seconds side and were perhaps unlucky not to come away with a point.
Team: Henry, Gregg, Scott, J. Lawson, Barlow, Foster, McCafferty, Andrews, Adams, K McWilliams, Blakely. Subs: D. Liggett, Baird, McGuffin
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Newry Olympic Ladies 0 Larne 2nds 3
On Saturday 11th March 2014, Newry Olympic Hockey Ladies 1st XI played Larne 2nds 1st XI Ladies at home in the Quarter final of the Intermediate Cup.
Both Newry Ladies and Larne Ladies started by holding a minute’s silence and lining up in order to pay their respects to Mr Dinsmore, a valued and very loyal supporter of Newry Olympic Hockey Club and who passed away earlier in the week.
Afterwards, Larne won the toss and decided to force NOHC to play into the sun. From the whistle, Larne 2nds were on the attack securing a corner within the first five minutes from which they scored and put Larne into a one nil lead.
Newry had a couple of chances with forwards driving up to the circle but were unable to get near the goal due to the impenetrable Larne defence, Larne who are in Junior 3, drove back out from their own half with some amazing 75 metre Arial balls which helped Larne forwards win three further corners. Newry fought hard in the circle and with a strong Newry defence kept Larne from scoring again during the first half.
At the beginning of the second half both teams came out strong with Newry being awarded three short corners after fifteen minutes of play but were unable to score due to the Larne 2nds keeper doing some fine saves. Larne 2nds battled back and sealed the match with two further goals making the final score Newry Olympic Ladies 0 Larne 2nds 3
Team: C Waddell (goals) D L Inns (Captain) A Gamble, C Gamble, C Ferris, G Mc Loughlin, T Mc Ilroy, K Baird, L Ervine, L Simpson, G Davidson, N Burns, N Shields, A Magowan, L Girvan, R Ross.
Result
NICS 3’s 2-2 Newry 3’s Goal Scorers: David Lawson and Ian McNeil
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Both the Men's 1's and 2's games were postponed as a mark of respect to the Dinsmore family.
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Newry & Mourne Mayor Michael Ruane launched this year’s 310k endurance event at Bessbrook Community Centre on Saturday.
The Mayor stated that he was delighted with the Council’s association and support for this event and would encourage people to come out to run, jog or walk for this very worthy cause.
The selected charity for this year’s 310K event is The Newry Gateway Minibus Appeal. The Mayor acknowledged the hard work of the volunteers at Newry Gateway Club who work tirelessly to address the social, physical and emotional wellbeing of disabled people throughout the Newry and Mourne area, and hoped this event will raise much needed funds for their appeal..
The 2014, 310k event will commence at 8.00pm on Friday 28th of March with 31 groups of runners, being released at half hour intervals throughout the night, until the concluding run at 11.00 am on Saturday 29th of March. Each runner will cover a minimum of 10 Kilometres per run and may take part in a number of runs throughout the duration of the event.
“Run or Jog all for a good cause”
Walk option available on 5k route at 9.00am Saturday 29th
Event Entry fee is £10.00 per runner or £20.00 unlimited runs.
For further information Facebook them on 310K.
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On Saturday 1st February we shall be celebrating the end of January and the Chinese New Year from 7pm.
The evening will will involve music, food and fireworks. After 9 we shall be holding a Night at the Races. Everyone welcome and of course if there are any volunteers to help that night please contact us.
Registration will of course be on the Agenda for the upcoming months. We have agreed a Registration Night date of Monday 10 February 2014 at 7.30pm
All youth members must be accompanied by a parent/guardian as important forms must be signed.
We will of course be drawing up a flyer to distribute to all our local areas and this will be done over the next few weeks.
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Local runner Eamon Murphy is holding a quiz night in the Canal Court Hotel on the 6th of February to help raise funds for the Special Olympics.
It's only part of his fundraising mission for the charity and he hopes to reach £10,000 before he competes in the Great Wall of China Marathon taking place near Beijing China on May 17th.
Among many runs, Eamon has completed London Marathon twice for the Southern Area Hospice Services, he also organises the annual PIPS Newry & Mourne 10k run/walk event.
Being familiar with running for charities, Eamon saw the upcoming Special Olympics Ireland Games as a great opportunity to combine his passion for running with his interest in supporting local and regional charities.
“I am always open to new challenges, and it’s not difficult to become inspired. From Banjo Bannon to Ryan Cinnamond, Robbie Marsh and Padraig Mallon the area is full of everyday people doing extraordinary things. Running for me is just a great pastime, with a great social side to it. I also enjoy volunteering where I can for local charities, such as PIPS. So this challenge is my way of combining these passions”
Special Olympics Ulster is made up of approximately 96 clubs throughout the region. Over recent months the athletes have been chosen to participate in the Ireland Games, which take place in Limerick in June 2014. The costs of sending the Ulster team to Limerick are in excess of £40,000. Costs include travel, accommodation, food, equipment, coaches and helpers. Eamon is well on his way to reaching his target of £10,000 which goes entirely to Special Olympics Ulster’s team costs. Successful athletes will go on to represent Ireland at the World Games 2015 in L.A.
What are Special Olympics?
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share personal skills, gifts of spirit, and friendship with their families, their fellow Special Olympics athletes, and the world.
In all that we do, Special Olympics strive to awaken the world to the precious abilities and dignity of every human being.
“I would love to reach my £10,000 target as soon as possible, so I can concentrate fully on my training, which is going great with the Mourne Mountain’s on my doorstep. I hope people individually or collectively can help make it happen. I can even offer local business a great marketing opportunity if anyone wishes to become my principle sponsor. All of my training gear for the past year has been supplied by KMS Sports in Newry. If you would like to see your company name/logo on my gear on the Great Wall, then just make contact”
If you would like to support Eamon in achieving his fundraising target, you can by going directly to his online donation page www.specialolympics.ie/eamonmurphy If you wish to show support or follow Eamon’s progress simply visit his page at www.facebook.com/GreatWallMarathonForSpecialOlympicsIreland There is also a link to donation page here.
Eamons
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The 2013 Newry and Mourne Sports Personality Awards will be held on the 6th of March 2014 and it's time to get nominating a favourite club or individual.
Nomination Forms are available from the Sports Office, Newry and Mourne District Council, Haughey House, Greenbank industrial Estate Newry, or email Ciara.lowe@newryandmourne.gov.uk
Commenting on the awards Ciara Lowe, Disability Liaison and Sports Development Officer, (Sport & Community Unit) said “The Sports Development Committee and Newry and Mourne Council are delighted again to announce the critical commercial sponsorship from the Alfa Media Group and the Canal Court Hotel. This assistance has made this event one of the most prestigious in the Council calendar, it is now one of the premier sports awards in the North of Ireland”.
The Chairman of the Sports Development Committee Mr Hugh Murphy said “I am delighted to announce this year’s event. I feel it gives our sporting community a chance to celebrate itself and it’s achievements. There are so many dedicated people involved in bringing our area to the fore in the sporting world. Nominations do not necessarily need to be someone who is seen on a pitch each week, they can be someone who in your opinion works tirelessly in the background for the benefit of a club, team or sport. If you feel someone deserves recognition then nominate them on the form displayed from the categories listed below. Don’t miss your opportunity and get nominating!”
Award Categories include Junior Team, Junior Club, Junior Individual, Senior Team, Senior Personality (Individual), Gerry Bagnall Service to Sport, Primary Schools, Post Primary Schools, Athletes with learning disability, Disabled athletes and Jimmy Davis Soccer Award.
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