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St John Bosco Seniors
St John Bosco vs. Newry Shamrocks Friday 5th April Pairc Esler
St John Bosco 0:07 Newry Shamrocks 0:04
2 points and local bragging rights were at stake in Pairc Esler on Friday night as the senior men took on Shamrocks. Thankfully the Bosco men left with both.
A dour low scoring encounter didn't inspire the spectators but that didn't matter to Marty lynch and the management team as they secured a league victory over their local rivals for the first time in 20 years. Decky Morgan got the Bosco’s first score of 2014 and Lee Ruddy, Gavy moan (2) Francie Downey and Eamon Murphy added scores. A 6 points to 2 lead at the break looked slender enough facing a breeze in the second half. Bosco added only one point in the second half but a superb defensive performance yielded only 2 shamrocks points resulting in a 0.7 to 0.4 victory.
Credit to newly appointed captain Ethan Toner and his full back line colleagues Robbie Mc Donald and Fergie Lavery for excellent performances. Larry McAlinden also saved a penalty twice after the ref ordered it to be retained.
Work to be done in the forward line but a solid start to the new campaign.
L McAlinden, R McDonald, E Toner, F Lavery, R Lynch, D Byrne, P Magill, C Duggan, C Gallagher, E Murphy, G moan, L Ruddy, D Morgan, F Downey, J Carnegie
Subs used. P McKeown, N Tumilty, S Byrne,
St John Bosco vs. Attical Monday 7th April Jack Mackin Park
St John Bosco 0:16 Newry Attical 1:08
The senior team picked up another 2 points on Monday night at the expense of Attical. On a perfect night for football Bosco started brightly but as with the previous week scores were hard to come by with the wide count more than keeping pace with the score board. But the points eventually started to come with Gavy Moan, Eamon Murphy and lee ruddy among the scorers.
Attical funnelled plenty of men behind the ball and tried to work short kick outs to keep the dominant Chris Duggan and Conal Gallagher out of the game. They then attacked in numbers and at speed and although they caused some problems the home team’s defence once again stood up to the challenge. Half time had the Bosco men 0.8 to 0.3 ahead. Attical started the second half strongly and got the first point. Bosco responded well and notched 4 points in a row to regain control with Paddy Magill and Decky Byrne prominent. However there was still a deal of possession being wasted and the Attical counter attacks yielded a couple of points followed by a goal that had a strong suspicion of over carrying about it. The gap was down to 3 points but the Bosco lads were not to be denied.
A wonder point from sub Francie Downey and another excellent score from Decky Morgan settled the nerves and left the final score 0.16 to 1.08.
L McAlinden, R McDonald, E Toner, F Lavery, R Lynch, D Byrne, P Magill, C Gallagher, C Duggan, E Murphy, G Moan, L Ruddy, D Morgan, P McKeown, J Carnegie subs used F Downey, M Rooney, A Beattie
St John Bosco U16 Girls
St John Bosco U16 Girls vs. Down U14s Sunday 13th April 2014
St Colman’s was the venue for a challenge match between the Bosco u16 girls and the Down u14 girls as part of their preparations for their forthcoming championship match against Armagh on 27th April 2014.
On this occasion the four Bosco players who play for the Down team turned out for their Club and contributed to an excellent and competitive game.
In the end the stronger and more physical Bosco u16 team won by 5 points but both management teams will take some useful learning points from the match.
St John Bosco U12 Girls
St John Bosco vs. St Peter’s Warrenpoint Wednesday 9th April 2014
With almost all the successful U12 girls’ team from last year graduating to U14s, a new and very young u12 team played their first match against Warrenpoint at St Colman’s. Ten of the starting team was U10s.
Despite this the team played some great football with Ciarrai Lavery and Aimee O’Hanlon competing well at midfield and Chloe Quinn and Iona Reynolds taking some excellent scores in the 1st half. In defence there were good performances from Clara Osborne, Maria Medeoit and Victoria Brudlo. The game was very competitive and entertaining for the large crowd of parents in attendance
Final Score Bosco 2: 05 Warrenpoint 3: 06
Five Bosco U14 girls competed for Ballyholland Harps in the recent Camogie Féile held at the Abbey Grammar School in Newry. The team also includes four Saval u14 players
U12’s St John Bosco vs. Saval
St John Bosco vs. Saval Sunday 6th April Saval
A fine Sunday morning on a bumpy Saval pitch that the Bosco boys took a while to get used to was the setting for the latest outing of the U12 team. With mentor Peadar Gallagher away in Donegal it was left to Kevin, Paul, David and Hugh to sort out the team. With 2 sessions of 15 minutes at 11 a side followed up with 2 sessions of 15 minutes at 15 a side this was a real hour’s treat of football for all players, mentors and spectators concerned.
With Jack White, Patrick Ruddy, Nathan Gribben, Ryan Shields and Rowan Toner all out through illness and injury the mentors had to re-jig the positions in order to cover the gaps.
This was a solid display from the U12’s against a bigger stronger Saval team with the men in amber and blue standing up to the mark and getting a well earned result.
Next up for the U12’s is a home blitz on Sunday 27th in Jack Mackin park at 10:30 a.m.
Bosco G4M
Bosco G4M&O coach Mo Rooney along with players Lorna Copeland and Roisin Hart travelled to the St. Maurs club in Rush Co. Dublin to take part in the G4M&O training and information evening. The evening was organised to inform clubs about changes currently taking place to improve and encourage participation in Gaelic Games. Mo stated that the trip to Dublin was worthwhile as not only did the Bosco party get the chance to learn firsthand of the changes but the opportunity to meet coaches and players from other G4M&O teams was vital as all of the teams got a chance to swap contact numbers and arrange future matches.
The Bosco ladies continue to train every Thursday night in St. Patricks PS at 7pm and new players are always welcome. Please contact Mo on 07544442519.
Newry City Marathon
It’s coming to that time of the year again, time to get the runners and lycra out and get into training. The club has been asked again to provide marshals for the ever popular Newry City Marathon.
With a new route planned for this year – to Warrenpoint and back all marshals will have to undergo training in order to ensure all H&S aspects are covered.
Can all members who are interested in assisting please contact Paul McCormack.
Maracycle Challenge
The 2014 Maracycle is the 30th anniversary of this great cross border event. The club is investigating the possibility of entering a team. Interested then please let John Tumilty know. The dates
Saturday 28 June 2014 Belfast – Newry – Dublin
Sunday 29 June 2014 Dublin – Newry – Belfast
Heart Health Checks
The club’s annual Heart Health Checks for players (Under 14+) has been organised for TUESDAY 8TH APRIL in the Social Club. This is a very important screening test for players - if you need more information please contact Paul O’Connor
Irish News schools competition
Don’t forget we’re continuing our partnership and supporting our local Primary Schools so please cut out the tokens from the Irish News and leave them with John in the club.
Bosco – Have you joined yet?
Funding the St John Bosco GAC community initiatives on a sustainable basis.
St John Bosco GAC, Upper Water Street, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 1DJ
Tel - (028) 3025 0201 web - www.newryboscogfc.com
For further details or for additional material on St John Bosco GAC please contact our Public Relations Officer
Paul McCormack on e-mail paulmccormack27@btinternet.com or mobile number 07794318403
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Senior News
Our senior hurling team recorded a well deserved Ulster Hurling League victory over Clonduff (Down) on Saturday past. Both sides played some excellent hurling and it was a truly team performance by Craobh Rua to win the game on a 1-13 to 0-11 score line. Jay O Hare and Fiachra Bradley put in a constructive shift in their mid field roles, with both players encouraging their team mates to push forward. The back line in particular during the second half worked well to ensure that the Clonduff forwards couldn't settle. Credit to young Caolan Rowntree making his first senior appearance and to Cillian Campbell who replaced the injured Miceal Bradley and put in a sound display. An all round fine team display and one that will help this committed Craobh Rua Squad.
Senior training continues on Tuesday & Thursday nights and it is anticipated that we okay Leitrim in our next Tain Ukster League match this Saturday.
Minors
The minors recorded a good victory over Middletown on Friday night last. Despite being down a few key players, the team displayed great skills and commitment to defeat Middletown.
Club Activities
We hope our Club Players, members and supporters had an enjoyable Easter. The underage development programme continues after the break and all teams will be notified by their respective coaches.
Sympathy
Craibh Rua Camlocha extend its sympathies to the family and friends of recently deceased Malachy Patton.
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Senior Football / Peil Sinsearach
THOMAS DAVIS V BALLYHEGAN - T. Ó' HARE
The seniors have their first home game this week they take on Ballyhegan in St Colmans, thrown in at 2pm.
Senior Fixtures of the Season
Sunday 4 May 2014 Dorsey Emmets V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 9 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Collegeland
Sunday 25 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Pearse Og
Friday 30 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Patrick's II
Friday 6 June 2014 Crossmaglen II V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 20 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Michael's
Friday 27 June 2014 St Patrick's V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 4 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Crossmaglen II
Sunday 6 July 2014 Pearse Og II V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 13 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Keady
Friday 25 July 2014 Ballyhegan V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 8 August 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Dorsey Emmets
Sunday 24 August 2014 Collegeland V Thomas Davis GFC
Senior training continues Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Please contact Gerry O’Reilly if you 07857093676
Under 8 Football / Peil Faoi 8
Under 8 Fixtures for the Season
Saturday 3 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Belleek Laurence O'Toole's
Saturday 10 May 2014 Dorsey Emmets V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 24 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Clady Sean South
Saturday 31 May 2014 Forkhill Peadar O Doirnin V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 14 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Josephs
Saturday 28 June 2014 Newtownhamilton St Michael's V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 5 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Crossmaglen Rangers
Saturday 26 July 2014 Camloch Shane O'Neills V Thomas Davis GFC
Our U8 boys and girls continue to train on Tuesday evenings @7pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Anthony Havern Tel. 07805853032. Weekly subs £2.00 per child.
Under 10 Football / Peil Faoi 10
Our U10’s will have their first match of this season this Sunday when they play away to Belleek. Let’s try and show support to our young players and come cheer them on.
Under 10 Fixtures for the Season
Sunday 27 April 2014 Belleek Laurence O'Toole's V Thomas Davis GFC
Sunday 4 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Whitecross St Killians
Sunday 11 May 2014 Dorsey Emmets V Thomas Davis GFC
Sunday 18 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Josephs
Sunday 1 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Newtownhamilton St Michael's
Sunday 8 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Forkhill Peadar O Doirnin
Sunday 15 June 2014 Clady Sean South V Thomas Davis GFC
Our U10 boys and girls continue to train on Tuesday evenings @7pm at the club grounds. Please Contact David O’Brien Tel. 07775176614. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 12 Football / Peil Faoi 12
Our under 12 boys continue to train every Thursday evening @6.30pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Ronan O’Reilly Tel. 07753447770. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 14 Football / Peil Faoi 14
Ard Mhaca Under 14 Division 3 Football League
Thomas Davis Corrinshego v O'Doirnin Blues (forkhill&culloville)
3-10. V 6-11
The second league game of the season for our young players was a tougher examination at this level. After winning their opening fixture, some of our newly registered players started their first game and at times their youth was against them as some towering players in the opposition had a natural advantage and raced into an opening lead, scoring a goal and 3 points in ten minutes, before Under 14 Captain Brendan McLoughlin fired the first goal for the home side. The away side then scored another two goals, before half forward Jonjoe Cranney and Karl Treanor reduced the lead but it was 3-5 to 1-3 at the half time whistle.
The second half began in a better fashion as once again Captain Brendan McLoughlin showed his class and broke through midfield time and again to score a point and a much needed goal. Minutes later he also played a neat ball into forward Karl Treanor, who burst the net again, before both scored a point a piece. After a scintillating 15 mins, the away side got back into the game with another couple of goals that keeper Dean Sheridan nearly prevented. now found themselves 4 points in front and they expected an onslaught from the home side, which duly came for the last ten minutes of the game. Conor Lenagh was pushed up front late on to try to get a few scores and did well, scoring a point and setting up another. The home side then missed a penalty and kicked 5 wides before Oisin Mallon's return to Corrinshego saw him score a nice point.
The away side in the end celebrated the win but there are many games yet to come and great to see so many of our lads now back playing at the club.
Team: Dean Sheridan, Niall Taggart, Matthew Dowdall, Sean Dowdall, Jarlath Jennings, Conor Lenagh, Brendan McLoughlin, Tiarnan Hanna, Jonjoe Cranney, Matthew Taggart, Karl Treanor, Ronan Casey, Glenn Murray, Bradley Murray, Ethan Casey, Jamie Gaskin, Junior Marron, Conor Cinnamond, Caolan Mallon and Oisin Mallon.
U14 boys continue to train every Thursday evening @6.30pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Adrian McCourt Tel. 07745669419. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 16 Football / Peil Faoi 16
Our U16 boys continue to train every Sunday morning @10.30am at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact David Lenaghan Tel. 07707177360. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 18 Football / Peil Faoi 18
Our minor boys continue to train every Sunday morning @10.30am at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact Gerald O’Reilly Tel. 07857093676. Weekly subs £2 per child
Under 14 Girls / Peil na mBan Faoi 14
Our U14 ladies play this Sunday 27 April 2014 at home against Clonmore. Lets show support to our young ladies.
Ladies U14 Fixtures for the Season
Sunday 27 April 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Clonmore
Sunday 25 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Derrynoose
Sunday 22 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Tir Na Nog
Thursday 24 July 2014 Ballyhegan v Thomas Davis GFC
Sunday 10 Aug 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Clan Na Gael
Thursday 21 Aug 2014 Granemore v Thomas Davis GFC
Our under 14 girls continue to train every Monday & Wednesday evening @7pm at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact Brendan McKinley Tel. 07718236346 or Tony Millar 07709353524. Weekly subs £2 per child
Under 16 Girls / Peil na mBan Faoi 16
Our ladies performed very well on Friday evening against Pearse Og’s. They dominated possession. The girls just didn't make it count on the scoreboard. They missed two penalties and hit the crossbar so it could have gone anyway but delighted with the girl’s effort. Keep up the hard work.
Our 16 Ladies next fixture is in Ballyhegan on Thursday 24 April 2014.
U16 Division 3 Ladies Fixtures for the Season
Thursday 24 April 2014 Ballyhegan v Thomas Davis GFC
Monday 5 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Tullysarron
Monday 19 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Keady
Thursday 5 June 2014 Mullabrack v Thomas Davis GFC
Monday 23 June 2014 Pearse Ogs v Thomas Davis GFC
Monday 7 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Ballyhegan
Monday 21 July 2014 Tullysarron v Thomas Davis GFC
Monday 4 Aug 2014 Keady v Thomas Davis GFC
Thursday 14 Aug 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Mullabrack
Our under 16 girls continue to train every Monday & Wednesday evening @7pm at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact Archie Kimmins Tel. 07704025212. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Club Lotto
Our lotto is our main source of funding and we require everyone to get involved. We have 8 teams ranging from U8 to Senior level. There are a handful of people who give their time at the weekends to sell lotto tickets and we are asking that a few more join us!! If you can’t join us then why not take a book and sell to your work colleagues, your neighbour or your family? It doesn’t have to be much….. Or if you can’t give the time then why not just buy a ticket?
Tickets are £1, or if you wish a monthly or yearly subscription can be arranged. Remember if you’re not in you can’t win!!!!
Winning numbers this week were 3 14 19 22
no jackpot winner. 2 match 3 winners
Subs
This year underage players must pay subs of £2. If you have 2 or more kids playing with us, then why not sign up to our £10 per month direct debit scheme, saving you money also.
All parents who are part of our direct debit scheme are exempt from paying subs for their kids.
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Senior News
Last weeks Tain Ulster Hurling League game was cancelled. The senior team are home to Keady this Tuesday night in the Mc Cormack Cup.
Underage Activities
Our Under 12 team travelled to Dungannon on Thursday night and recorded a hard fought but well deserved win there. This young squad have shown great commitment and their win is evidence of this. Training & coaching continues on Monday & Wednesday nights from 7 to 8-30pm. Keady will be the next opponents and that game takes place on Thursday the 8th of May.
The Under16 team continues to train on Wednesday evenings.
Club Activities - We hope our Club Players, members and supporters had an enjoyable Easter. The underage development programme for all age groups is now back to normal.All teams will be notified by their respective coaches of match details etc
Monthly Draw: The clubs Monthly Fundraising Draw takes place this Saturday night in Doyle's of Camloch. Tickets are still available for this Draw. We would like to thank all fundraiser so sponsors and supporters for their continued aid in ensuring the sustainability of our HUrling club and the promotion & development of the game in this area.
Congratulations
Craobh Rua Camlocha would like to congratulate Mr & Mrs Joeseph and Jennifer Crossey on their recent marriage.
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Senior Football / Peil Sinsearach
Thomas Davis Corrinshego 2-9 Ballyhagen 1-7
Armagh All County Junior ‘A’ League
Our Senior Team continued their Season with a fine win over Ballyhagen Davitts in the St. Coleman’s Grounds on a sunny Sunday afternoon. It was Ballyhagen who made the brighter start to leave the half-time interval score 1-7 to 0-4 in favour of Ballyhagen. On the resumption Thomas Davis stepped up a gear and played with greater conviction to come back and win the game. Well done boys.
Thomas Davis: K. Kimmins,R. McLoughlin, J. McIlroy, T. Kane, D. Jennings(S.Cinnamond), J. Dinsmore, C. Loye, R. McWilliams, D. Lenaghan, C. Trainor, D. Murphy, P. Finnegan, P. Symth ( J. King), L.Quinn, D.Cinnamond. Subs:- S. Trainor, C. Hanratty, A. McCourt, S. Bradley, N. Burns, R. O’Reilly
Scores:- D. Cinnamond 1-2, L.Quinn 1-1,D.Murphy 0-3, J.King 0-1,D.Jennings0-1, P.Finnegan 0-1,
Next Match Sunday 4 May 2014 Dorsey Emmets V Thomas Davis GFC
Senior Fixtures of the Season
Friday 9 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Collegeland
Sunday 25 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Pearse Og
Friday 30 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Patrick's II
Friday 6 June 2014 Crossmaglen II V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 20 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Michael's
Friday 27 June 2014 St Patrick's V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 4 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Crossmaglen II
Sunday 6 July 2014 Pearse Og II V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 13 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Keady
Friday 25 July 2014 Ballyhegan V Thomas Davis GFC
Friday 8 August 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Dorsey Emmets
Sunday 24 August 2014 Collegeland V Thomas Davis GFC
Senior training continues Tuesday and Friday. Please contact Gerry O’Reilly if you 07857093676
Under 8 Football / Peil Faoi 8
Next Match Saturday 10 May 2014 Dorsey Emmets V Thomas Davis GFC
Under 8 Fixtures for the Season
Saturday 24 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Clady Sean South
Saturday 31 May 2014 Forkhill Peadar O Doirnin V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 14 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Josephs
Saturday 28 June 2014 Newtownhamilton St Michael's V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 5 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Crossmaglen Rangers
Saturday 26 July 2014 Camloch Shane O'Neills V Thomas Davis GFC
Our U8 boys and girls continue to train on Tuesday evenings @7pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Anthony Havern Tel. 07805853032. Weekly subs £2.00 per child.
Under 10 Football / Peil Faoi 10
Next Match Sunday 4 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Whitecross St Killians
Under 10 Fixtures for the Season
Sunday 11 May 2014 Dorsey Emmets V Thomas Davis GFC
Sunday 18 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Josephs
Sunday 1 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Newtownhamilton St Michael's
Sunday 8 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Forkhill Peadar O Doirnin
Sunday 15 June 2014 Clady Sean South V Thomas Davis GFC
Our U10 boys and girls continue to train on Tuesday evenings @7pm at the club grounds. Please Contact David O’Brien Tel. 07775176614. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 12 Football / Peil Faoi 12
Thomas Davis 5-7 Whitecross 5-6
The U12’s had their first league game last week against Whitecross. Six points down at half time the lads turned it around and ended up winning by a point. Final score 5-7 5-6
Next Match Saturday 3 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Carrickcruppen St Patrick's
U12 Fixtures for the Season
Saturday 10 May 2014 Dromintee St Patrick's V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 24 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Forkhill Peadar O Doirnin
Saturday 31 May 2014 Culloville Blues V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 7 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Mullaghbawn Cúchulainns
Saturday 14 June 2014 Shamrock Gaels V Corrinshigo Thomas' Davis
Saturday 21 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Josephs
Saturday 28 June 2014 Naomh Lorcan O'Neills CLG V Thomas Davis GFC
Saturday 5 July 2014 Corrinshigo Thomas' Davis V Newtownhamilton St Michael's
Our under 12 boys continue to train every Thursday evening @6.30pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Ronan O’Reilly Tel. 07753447770. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 14 Football / Peil Faoi 14
U14 Fixtures for the Season
Tuesday 13 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V St Enda's
Tuesday 27 May 2014 Middletown Owen Roes V Thomas Davis GFC
Tuesday 10 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC V Madden Raparees
U14 boys continue to train every Thursday evening @6.30pm at the club grounds. Please Contact Adrian McCourt Tel. 07745669419. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 16 Football / Peil Faoi 16
Our U16 boys continue to train every Sunday morning @10.30am at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact David Lenaghan Tel. 07707177360. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 18 Football / Peil Faoi 18
Friday 25th April @ 7:00pm
Venue: Clan Eireann GAA Grounds
Score: 3-13 : 1-11
The Minors have missed two weeks of football and trained hard for this upcoming match, coming up against a strong side of Clan Eireann and earning a well fought win.
The team started off a little slow and performance was unsteady causing the team to concede 4 points within the first 10 minutes. The team finally crawled to their feet and hit the team running getting points from lee Courtney, Declan Loye and Caolan Flanagan and slowly gaining an advantage over the home side. The team continued to get scores on the sheet before finally breaking the goal barrier from a Declan loye break down past the keeper. The team then got another goal from an organised free kick tactic from Caolan Flanagan, blasting the ball towards bottom corner leaving the keeper to palm it into his own net – leaving Doire Mor Gaels with the lead going into the break.
The teams half time break seemed to influence the squad and they lifted their spirits coming out for the second half. The team continued to get scores on the sheet, even full back Sean Mc Parland getting his name down for scoring. The backline continued to hold Clann eireann back, with an unbreakable force of Brendan Mc Corry, Aaron Cinnamond, Sean Mc Parland, Richard Kennan and Sean Treanor all working hard to hold back their forwards – with Stephen King running riot and breaking down many of their attacking attempts. More points from Richard Keenan, Lee Courtney, Declan Loye, Caolan Flanagan and even midfielder Conor Loye kept our scores rising – with a goal in the midst of that from Caolan Flanagan again.
The match finished up 3-13 to 1-11 for the Gaels and achieved their second league win of the season, 2 out of 2 and they continue to adapt and progress. They face a tough team of Clan Na Gael on Monday night at Carrickcruppen, 7.15pm
Next Match Monday 28 April 2014 Doire Mor Gaels V Clan na Gael
Minor Fixtures for the Season
Monday 5 May 2014 Derrynoose St Mochuas V Doire Mor Gaels
Our minor boys continue to train every Sunday morning @10.30am at the club grounds. New members welcome. Contact Gerald O’Reilly Tel. 07857093676. Weekly subs £2 per child.
Under 14 Girls / Peil na mBan Faoi 14
Our U14 Ladies played Clonmore on Sunday. The girls showed some great effort and skill but were eventually beat by a strong Clonmore side. Well done ladies, keep up the hard work.
Next Match
Sunday 25 May 2014
Thomas Davis GFC v Derrynoose
Ladies U14 Fixtures for the Season
Sunday 22 June 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Tir Na Nog
Thursday 24 July 2014 Ballyhegan v Thomas Davis GFC
Sunday 10 Aug 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Clan Na Gael
Thursday 21 Aug 2014 Granemore v Thomas Davis GFC
Our under 14 girls continue to train every Monday & Wednesday evening @7pm at the club grounds. New members welcome.
Under 16 Girls / Peil na mBan Faoi 16
Next Match Monday 5 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Tullysarron
U16 Division 3 Ladies Fixtures for the Season
Monday 19 May 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Keady
Thursday 5 June 2014 Mullabrack v Thomas Davis GFC
Monday 23 June 2014 Pearse Ogs v Thomas Davis GFC
Monday 7 July 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Ballyhegan
Monday 21 July 2014 Tullysarron v Thomas Davis GFC
Monday 4 Aug 2014 Keady v Thomas Davis GFC
Thursday 14 Aug 2014 Thomas Davis GFC v Mullabrack
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Dearbhail Savage and Maeve Robb from Saddle and Reins Special Olympic Equestrian Club, Newry will represent Ulster in the All Ireland Special Olympics taking place in Limerick next month and they were given a boost last week with a surprise visit from Michael Ruane, Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council.
Saddles and Reins took part in their regional finals and came home with a bag full of medals as they swept the boards in Coleraine amongst Ulster’s finest.
This was their first time in the competition and they are now recognised as one of the premier Clubs in Ireland.
Saddles and Reins, Chairman Bernard Robb said that “This is an exciting time for everyone in the Club, we will be cheering on our Club and their friends from all over Ireland in Limerick, congratulations to the athletes and all the volunteers and our head coach Mrs Wendy McCrea for bringing the athletes to this level”.
The mayor congratulated everyone involved and wished Maeve Robb and Dearbhail Savage and all our Special Olympic Clubs great success in Limerick.
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The long awaited Giro d'Italia reaches the outskirts of Newry this Sunday the 11th of May with The Mountain House and Lislea being the closest points to Newry.
The Giro d'Italia is one of the world's most prestigious sporting events, and is one of the European cycling calendar's three Grand Tours, along with the Tour de France and Vuelta a España.
The race is held primarily in Italy, over a three-week period in May and June each year, however every other year its opening stages are held outside its home country of Italy. This year we host the opening stages and on Day three the Giro travels from Armagh through Richhill, Hamiltonsbawn, Markethill, Keady, Newtownhamilton, Belleek, Lislea and Forkhill en route to Dublin.
Official Spectating areas will be at:
The Common's, Newtownhamilton The Village Green, Belleek
The Mountain House, Belleek Lislea Community Centre, Lislea The Forge, Forkhill
Fun activities will take place at the various spectating areas to keep the whole family entertained.
It is estimated that the cyclists will travel through Newtownhamilton at approximately 1pm and will cross the border at Carrickasticken, Forkhill at approximately 1.35pm.
Roads will be closed from 10am - 2pm to facilitate the cycle race.
If you wish to spectate and experience the Giro d'Italia travel through our local area it is adviseable to get to one of the spectating areas as early as you can.
For further details see www.discovernorthernireland.com
The PSNI in Armagh and Newry have set out some guidelines to keep disruption to an absolute minimum.
Superintendent Simon Walls, local commander for the event, said: "We are delighted to welcome the renowned Giro d'Italia on to our roads and we have been involved in months of planning with partners to ensure the event runs smoothly and safely.
"We want everyone to be able to enjoy the spectacle of this world renowned race and are asking for the support of the local community to ensure the event passes without incident.
"Roads in Armagh through Loughgall, Richhill, Hamiltonsbawn, Markethill, Tassagh, Keady, Newtownhamilton and Forkhill will be closed on a phased basis from between 7am and 10am on Sunday morning until approximately 2pm. More specific detail about closure times has been circulated to householders by the event organisers, NITB. It is essential that all roads are clear from vehicles and that no one parks on any of the planned routes. Any car found parked on the route will be moved by police.
"It is also important to note that only cyclists involved in the race will be allowed on the planned route. These roads are not open to cyclists who are not racing.
"Our advice to those who wish to see the race is, make plans early, leave early and use public transport where possible.
"We will do our utmost to keep disruption to an absolute minimum however anyone travelling on the road network should allow extra time for their journey.
"We hope everyone makes the most of the full programme of events over the weekend.”
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The Armagh County Board are delighted to present this club & county book in e-format for the first time to our supporters throughout the county, the country and scattered across the globe.
As you browse through this e-book you will be struck by how central the GAA is from Middletown to Crossmaglen and from Drumintee to Derrymacash, our Gaelic games, our culture and our language are thriving
Wherever you are reading this today throughout the globe, we hope you enjoy this first ebook, that you follow the links and share the most interesting parts with you friends on Facebook & twitter.
We wish to thank clubs for submitting high quality material for this production and also to thank the Armagh County Board management committee; our Chairman Paul Duggan, our Treasurer, Gerry Boyle, for investing their faith in us and in this new approach to the yearbook.
Finally we wish all our supporters, our clubs and our county teams every blessing and as we say in Armagh
Go maire Ard Mhacha in ár gcroí go deo
Ar deireadh guíonn muid gach beannacht ar lucht tacaíochta Ard Mhacha, ar na clubanna s'againne agus ar fhoirne an chontae agus mar a deir muid uilig anois in Ard Mahcha 'Go maire Ard Mhacha inár gcroí go deo'.
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Senior / Minor
Craobh Rua senior hurling team were defeated by Keady in a recent McCormack Cup game by a 4-17 to 4-4 scoreline. It was a spirited display by the young side with Ryan Diamond and Brendan Nutley who was appearing in his first senior game performing well. Seasoned campaigners Mark Fleming and Paul Cunningham also give good contributions. This Tuesday night (6th) Craobh Rua travel to Sean Treacy's . All players travelling are asked to be at Clubrooms for 6pm.
Minors:
Our Minors played Keady on Friday night. They were unfortunate to give away early goals and spent the rest of the game trying to claw back the Keady lead. Despite the loss, it was a positive and promising display.
Underage
Our Underage teams continue to train on the allocated evenings. Many thanks to Carrickcruppen for their use of the top pitch on Wednesday evenings 6-30 to 8pm for our U12,U14,U16 squads.
Under 14
The under 14 team took on Middletown last week and both sides provided a great game for all present. Craobh Rua prevailed by a point on a score line of 4-09 to 5-05. The match started of at a frantic pace with both sides trying to stamp their authority on the game, during this time Patrick Quinn and Shay Craven repelled everything put their way, after this we got a foothold in the game and let by two points at half time, Jack Beattie and Cormac Murphy were to the fore in the first half. The second half was nip and tuck the whole way with Tiarnan O Hare and Sean Watters putting in a massive amount of work. Some beautiful hurling from Conor Quinn was also on show and all the subs made a good account of themselves in securing the win by the finest margin. Pierce Mc Glade, Shay Craven, Patrick Quinn, Tiarnach Lewis, Ronan Crilly, Cormac Murphy, Oisin Fearon, Tiarnan O Hare, Cailum Craven, Conor Quinn, Conor Mc Keown, Jack Beattie, Niall Mc Ginn, Sean Watters, Tom Trainor, Ethan Casey, Ronan Casey, Sean Mc Verry, Fionn Mc Cann, Oisin O Hare. Training this week Mon and Wednesday at 6.30pm. Get well soon to u14 player Matthew O Brien who is out for a few months with a leg injury. Next match v Keady on 12th May at home.
Under 8/10
There will be a game this Monday (5th) for our u8/u10 (primary 3,4,5,6) against Balella. The match will be played at Craobh Rua Clubrooms and all should be there for 6.30pm
Under 6
Our under 6 Coaching & Development sessions are coordinated in partnership with Meabh O Neills Camogie Club. From Saturday (10th May) the sessions will take place at Craobh Rua Clubrooms and pitch commencing at 11am. Can parents/ guardians ensure that all young children participating have appropriate footwear and clothes wear.
Club Activities
Many thanks to all who supported our Annual Street Collection last weekend. Our gratitude to all players, members and supporters who helped coordinate the event.
Monthly Draw: the winner of the Craobh Rua Camlocha Monthly Draw which took place in Doyles Camloch, was Teresa Mc Keown from Newtown Road. Many thanks to all for their continued financial support.
Sympathy: Craobh Rua offers it's sympathies to the family of recently deceased Mrs Betty O Hagan.
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