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‘Memorable experience, brilliant, excellent,’ just some of the words Niamh, Ashling and Laura used to describe their experiences of playing on the hallowed turf of Pháirc an Chrócaigh on Tuesday 20th July.
The three Bosco girls, Niamh Tumilty, Ashling Fox and Laura Doran were selected to play for their County in an All Ireland Blitz in Croke Park – the first Bosco U16 ladies ever to play there!
The girls played in the tournament opener against Meath and also against Dublin and Monaghan. Down lost out narrowly to Meath but recorded fine wins against the Dubs and the Farney women.
After the tournament the squad had lunch in the corporate suite and then were taken on a tour of GAA Headquarters including the museum and the activity centre and saw the wall of honour depicting Down’s fine All Ireland wins over the years. Alas, the time went too quickly and after that it was time for the bus home North. Maria Fox Girls mentor at the Bosco stated ‘a tremendous day, one that the girls will not forget in a hurry. What a way to cap the end of a hugely successful year for the Bosco U16 girls!’
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From Monday the 16th to Friday the 20th August The Bosco GAC are planning to hold a Club Gaelteacht for 6-14 yr olds in August.
This is a Community Cultural Enhancement initiative designed to celebrate Newry’s cultural diversity and enhance our shared cultural heritage through the development of music, drama and language seisuins.
If you are interested please contact Bosco Runaí, Maurice Rooney on boscomo@btinternet.com. Or Paul McCormack on 07794318403, Numbers will be strictly limited so please reserve your place early.
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The Bosco U10's won the Paddy Breen shield at the Mayobridge U10 tournament on Saturday 3rd July.
The Bosco defeated Mayobridge at the quarter final stage.
They went on to defeat Clonduff in the semi finals and in the final they overcome a strong Warrenpoint challenge.
Overall a great team performance from the young side and congratulations from all in the club!
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Newry Chamber of Commerce announced details of their Annual Golf Classic at a recent launch event.
The Golf Classic will take place on Friday 3rd September in the Warrenpoint Golf Club. Ms Orla Jackson, Chief Executive, Newry Chamber stated, ‘We are delighted once again to be hosting this great networking and social event for our members and the wider business community in the first class facilities at Warrenpoint Golf Club.
The Chamber’s Golf Classic will consist of a Four Ball competition with top prizes including Four Ball rounds of golf at some of Ireland’s most prestigious Golf Clubs and Golf Resorts; including Lough Erne, Knightsbrook, Portmarnock and Roganstown’.
‘Individual prizes will also be awarded for ‘Nearest to the Pin’ and ‘Longest Drive’. With competition entry costing from only £120 per four ball team (includes dinner and a goody bag), this day on the golf course entertaining clients and colleagues represents excellent value for money’.
To book your teams slot at the Newry Chamber Golf Classic, please call the Chamber office on (028) 3025 0303 or email; info@newrychamber.com
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The Down Panel to play Kildareon the 29th of August is as follows:
1. Breandán Mac an Bheatha Brendan McVeigh An Ríocht
2. Dónal Mac Artáin Daniel McCartan Boireann
3. Dónall Mac Mhuirneacháin Dan Gordon Loch an Oileáin
4. Damien Ó Raifeartaigh Damian Rafferty Seamrogaí an Íuir
5. Deaglán Ó Ruanaidh Declan Rooney Boireann
6. Caoimhín Mac Thiarnáin Kevin McKernan Boireann
7. Conchúr Ó Gairbhith Conor Garvey Droichead Mhaigh Éo
8. Peadar Mac Giolla Phádraig Peter Fitzpatrick Baile Mhairtín
9. Colm Ó Cionga Kalum King Áth Bhriain
10. Dónal Ó hAodha Daniel Hughes Sabhaill
11. Marcas Mac Póilín Mark Poland Cloch Fhada
12. Pól Mac Cumascaigh Paul McComiskey Dún Droma
13. Breandán Ó Coltáir Brendan Coulter Droichead Mhaigh Éo
14. Seán Ó Cléirigh John Clarke An Ríocht
15. Mairtín Ó Cléirigh Martin Clarke An Ríocht
16. Deaglán Alder Declan Alder Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh
17. Aodhán Ó Ceara Aidan Carr Cluain Dáimh
18. Seamás Mac Colgan James Colgan An Ríocht
19. Lúcás Ó hÍomhair Luke Howard Áth Bhriain
20. Breandán Mac Árdghail Brendan McArdle Eanach Chluáin
21. Darren Ó hÁgáin Darren O’Hagan Cluain Daimh
22. Marcas Ó Deoráin Mark Doran Cloch Fhada
23. Ambrós Mac Ruairí Ambrose Rogers Cloch Fhada
24. Rónán Ó Seasnáin Ronan Sexton Droichead Mhaigh Éo
25. Conchúr Mag Fhinn Conor Maginn Áth Bhriain
26. Jason Mac an Bhreithiún Jason Brown Cluain Dáimh
27. Rónán Mac Muireartaigh Ronan Murtagh Baile Cholmáin
28. Gary Mac Árdghail Gary McArdle Eanach Chluáin
29. Aodhán Ó Brannagáin Aidan Brannigan Cill Chua
30. Conchúr Mac Laibheartaigh Conor Laverty Cill Chua
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Down GAA Senior Training Fund in conjunction with Club Down launched it’s upcoming Golf Classic last evening at Spa Golf Course.
The idyllic course will be the setting for the competition which will take place on Sunday 12th September.
It is hoped that Gaels throughout the county will attend the Classic and support the county as it embarks upon it’s 6th All Ireland Final the following week.
Down County chairman Seamus Walsh, Down PRO and members of Club Down were present at the launch alongside Spa Club President Pat Savage, Club Captain Raymond Holmes, Lady President Kathleen Mc Evoy and Lady Captain Maureen Hanna.
Down GAA are delighted to be hosted by the 72 par parkland layout course. It is an outstanding venue and the day promises to be a memorable one.
Please contact James Mc Grath on 07717203269 if you wish to enter a team or become a sponsor. More details on www.downgaa.net.
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On Monday 6th September Páirc Esler will be the venue for a Fans' Open Night.
All supporters of Down football are invited to attend the occasion, the last chance to see your favourite Down players in training before the All Ireland Final on September 19th.
There will also be a limited edition Souvenir programme available to buy on the evening at a price of £2. Players will take a break midway through their session to meet and greet fans in attendance. Fans will be able to get jerseys signed and have photos taken with the players etc.
The players will spend approximately 30 mins with supporters and will then complete their training session. It is important that all supporters follow advice of stewards who will usher fans back into the stand safely, when the players are ready to resume their session.
This is an evening dedicated to the supporters and it is something the Down Management and Players want to do to say thanks to all those who have supported them so loyally this year. Wrap up well as it can get cold in the stands!!
Venue: Páirc Esler, Monday 6th September, 7.00pm Entry: FREE OF CHARGE
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On surely one of the wettest evenings in months an astronomical crowd of loyal supporters called to Abbey CBS to be met and greeted by the boys in red and black. The players were delighted to see so many out to support them in their quest for All Ireland glory.
The Open Night had been planned for Páirc Esler but unfortunately severe weather meant that another venue had to be sought at a late stage.
This made the job of controlling the crowds especially difficult in a much smaller arena but thankfully the evening ended successfully. Thanks to Principal Dermot Mc Govern and Abbey Grammar CBS for the loan of their fantastic building for the night.
Bearing in mind that there was something in the region of 5000 fans present to see 36 players it was a mammoth task to get everyone into the two halls to meet their heroes. Thankfully the fans were so co-operative and whilst some had to queue for almost an hour there wasn’t a word of discontent and we are indebted to them for their patience. A big thanks to all from Down GAA who contributed to the relatively smooth running of the night in difficult conditions.
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Down Supporters Club are running a number of buses to the All-Ireland final against Cork in Croke Park on Sunday 19th September
Buses will leave Castlewellan at 9.00am and Newry tax office at 9.45am
All buses are TICKET ONLY and adults will be £12.00 and children under 16 £7.00
Tickets can be purchased by contacting
Liam Mulholland NEWRY 07543817765
John Dillon NEWRY 07739136345
Seamus Mc Clean CASTLEWELLAN 07873761804
or by calling in person to C+ R Sports in WIN BUISNESS PARK NEWRY
Any PAID UP MEMBER of the supporters club who wants their names entered into the draw for tickets should contact Paul Rooney on 07762388808
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