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Club Gear/Merchandise
Craobh Rua club gear/merchandise order night is taking place this Monday 30th September 7pm to 8:30pm at the club. There are new items on the order form and you can check these out on our club Facebook page.
U21 Shield Final
Craobh Rua face Derrynoose in the Armagh Under 21 Shield Final. Fixture details will be made known once confirmed.
Ádh Mór
Craobh Rua wish our neighbours Shane O Neills Camloch the very best of luck in their Armagh Intermediate Championship Football Final against Grange.
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Senior Men
Excitement is building ahead of our senior men’s Intermediate Championship final against Grange next Sunday at 4.00pm in the Athletic Grounds. The lads continue to train as they put in their preparations for next week’s decider, whilst club and committee members have been busy decorating the village with green and white flags, bunting and good luck signs. Sunday morning saw the club host a Big Breakfast with the senior men on hand to dish out the food and it proved to be a great mornings craic. The club would like to thank all those who helped to decorate the village, all those who helped out at the Big Breakfast and to all those who sponsored good luck signs and attended the Big Breakfast.
Everyone associated with the club would like to wish the senior men and their management team the very best of luck in next Sunday’s final and hopefully they can claim the club’s very first intermediate title.
Supporters Bus
We are encouraging as many people as possible to attend next Sunday’s Intermediate Championship final and the club is running a supporter’s bus to the Athletic Grounds priced at £5 per head. Anyone wanting to secure a place on the bus please contact Aoibhín Osborne on 07880 332916.
Flags for Sale
Show your support for our senior men in next weekend’s Championship final by flying your colours. Flags are now available to buy from Yasmin Mackin:
Green and White Car Flags: £7
20”x30” Green and White Chequered Flags: £5
Best Wishes
Best wishes to our club member and good friend Mick Mackin Snr who is currently recovering at home following a nasty fall. We all hope to see you big around in the club soon Mick.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 1, 13, 18 & 31. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The lotto jackpot now stands at an impressive £4,550.
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CAUSEWAY COAST HALF MARATHON - PORTBALLINTRAE
On Saturday, Paul Le Blanc and Aaron Montgomery took the long journey to Portballintrae to take part in the popular CauseWay Coast Half Marathon run by 26Extreme and of which was the events' 10th anniversary. This event has one of the most beautiful scenery backdrop with the Half Marathon starting at the Rope Bridge Quarry Car Park bringing the runners along the coastal path traversing the challenging surfaces of road, trail, beach, wooden walkways and rocks with the additional addition of steep climbing until they reach the finish line in Portballintrae.
Paul Le Blanc had a fantastic 12th overall finish placing and took the second placing in his age category in a time of 1:41:19. Aaron Montgomery placed 60th overall in a great time of 1:59:38. These were amazing placings in a race event that had 463 competitors.
ANNAGHMORE 5k
Lee Maginnis took part in the Annaghmore Festival of Running 5k on Saturday morning. This is a very popular event which gives the competitors the choice of races from a 18 miler, half marathon, 10 or 5k. Lee ran a good steady paced 5k road race on the undulating course and was rewarded with a well deserved first placing in at time of 19:10.
KILLEAVY 5k
Club Junior Anna Fegan participated in the annual Killeavy 5k event on Sunday morning. Anna ran a good race on an undulating road route and see finished with 16th overall position and 5th female placing.
TJ McELMEEL CUP, CROSS COUNTY, PALACE DEMENSE, ARMAGH
Joanne McCauley travelled to the city of Armagh and the beautiful setting of the Palace Demense for the 1st local Cross Country meet of the season. The weather was mild with sun and occasional rain showers. The course for the commencement of the female and male senior races had been well cut up by the previous Junior events so this added to the challenge of the hills. The mud definitely made the course a true cross country experience. The hilly course for the Senior and Master Ladies was 6k with 2 loops of the trails and grass which was challenging underfoot.
Joanne ran a consistent race using the challenge for her winter training off the sprint track. She finished middle of a large field of competitors. No results were available at the time of going to press. Credit to Armagh AC who organised and marshalled the event of which the course route was superb, the event well organised and the attendance numbers were large making it a great day for the city of Armagh.
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BELFAST HALF MARATHON
Well done to the team of SGR who took on the very wet conditions at the Belfast Half Marathon on Sunday. There was some great times set on the course despite the torrential rain that fell on SGR members Ryan Carson ,Ronan Halpenny , Keelan McCabe, Erin Larkin .Stephen McCabe and Larry Boyle.
RESULTS
Ryan Carson 01:28:18
Ronan Halpenny 01:33:05
Keelan McCabe 01:36:58
Larry Boyle 01:46:48
Stephen McCabe 02:02:02
Erin Larkin 02:11:16
SGR BUS TO DUBLIN MARATHON
Slieve Gullion Runners will have a bus going to the Dublin Marathon on Sunday 27th October,Leaving Mulkerns Eurospar at 6:15am Sharp.Please contact Eamon Murphy at 07549663777 to book your place or PM us at SGR Facebook pageto pass on to Eamon.
SGR Members and non Members ,Families, friends (other run clubs) non-runners are all welcome. £15 return ...Please be quick folks as this will book up fast.
ENTER THE G819 WITH A CHANCE TO WIN A NIGHT IN KILLEAVY CASTLE ESTATE
If you needed another incentive to enter this years G819...all online entries for the event will be entered into a competition to win this amazing prize.
The recently opened Killeavy Castle Estate have given us an amazing prize, which all ONLINE ONLY participants have a chance to win. A one night stay ( For 2 people) including breakfast could be yours. Get online and sign up today...8 Mile run, 8KM run or 8KM Walk.
The G819 8k /8 Mile run and 8K Walk is back for 2019 and will take place at the Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Sunday 3rd November ,online registration is now open at www.eventbrite.co.uk just type G819 on search bar and please sign up, help us celebrate our clubs 5th birthday celebrations in style by taking on the G819. More details to come on the event leading up to the G819. We would like to thank our Main sponsor Mulkerns EUROSPAR for their continued support and we will also be helping to support the Fight-For-Alfie at the event. Thank you to Crafty Kids Parties for sponsoring the G819 event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can check all details on upcoming events both near and far on the SGR Online Events Guide 2019/20 ,this is updated daily ,a click away from your next run here https://www.tockify.com/sgr09/pinboard . Please support our many running events in your area. #supportrunningevents
SGR MEMBERS EVENT TIMES
Please fill in our SGR members events time form ,the form is to record all members race times from all events ,so we can record not only your time but event and photos. Form here https://forms.gle/KmvvgrhLoNr5mbwy9 or please PM us at SGR Facebook page.
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Warrenpoint Formula Vee driver JB Farrell is celebrating after winning his first Championship title at Mondello Park last weekend.
Both JB and his Dublin-based Cicoda Racing team are competing in motor racing for the first time and JB has seen off many more established competitors in his class to win the title, underlining a stunning debut campaign for both team and driver.
With two podium finishes required from the weekend's two races, JB set about his business with a brilliant qualifying session on Saturday morning, claiming pole position by more than half a second from nearest competitor Philip Sheane. He converted this into a 3rd place finish in the afternoon's race, taking a mature approach to bring home the points.
"Prioritising the championship was the key thing for me", said Farrell after the race. "There was no point in taking risks fighting other cars too hard and maybe getting taken off, so the sensible thing to do was to resist the temptation to bang wheels and think about the bigger picture instead."
A miserably wet Sunday afternoon saw the second part of the double-header at the Kildare circuit. JB again started from pole position, his fifth of the season, underlining his impressive pace over one lap. However, as the race loomed, so did the weather. Constant rain created a new challenge for the 'Point man. "I've never driven a single lap in the wet before - not even in practice - so the race to decide the championship wasn't an ideal time to learn!" continued Farrell. "Almost everything I've learnt this year about driving a racing car went out the window, so it was a steep learning curve to understand how the car would behave in the conditions."
With grip at a premium, many of the Formula’s more experienced drivers took off-track excursions throughout the race but JB kept his car pointing in the right direction in 2nd place. Tension grew as the laps counted down but with the Cicoda driver unchallenged from behind, anxiety turned to joy as he emerged from the spray to cross the line and claim his maiden title.
"This has been a fairytale for both me and the team," he commented afterwards. "Almost exactly 12 months ago we had no experience in motorsport, just a dream that we wanted to pursue and we made the decision to go for it. I'm excited now to see what we can achieve in 2020 and how far we can go in the sport."
Cicoda Racing founder Ron Healy was understandably delighted for his driver and for SM Racing, the Kildare-based race engineering team who provided mechanical expertise and support throughout the season.
“I have always believed that, if there is something you want to do and the opportunity presents itself, it would be irrational not to take it,” said the Dubliner. “At the same Leinster Trophy weekend at Mondello Park exactly a year ago, a chance meeting led to that opportunity for Cicoda Racing and JB. None of those involved could realistically have believed that a Championship was on the horizon. Ultimately, with consistent finishes among the best in the Formula and only one non-finish, it was that consistency that won the Title.”
The attentions of both JB and Cicoda Racing were already looking forward to 2020, with thoughts turning to the possibility of the team running a second car to be piloted by another up-and-coming racer. However, first they will be competing in the final round of the season this coming weekend at Kirkistown before the winter break.
Sponsorship packages are now ready for the 2020 season. Contact racing@cicoda.ie for available options.
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'Hooley Round Cooley' Fund Raising Cycle
Preparations for the annual Craobh Rua Camlocha “Hooley Round Cooley” 2019 Fundraising Cycle are well under way.
The very popular event provides a welcome opportunity for 100+ local cyclists to enjoy one of the last outings in the 2019 cycling calendar.
The cycling event will be held next SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER. Registration opens AT 9AM at the Craobh Rua club house at High Street, Bessbrook and once you register there is tea, coffee and biscuits for all before the 10AM start. The route takes Cyclists into Newry along the Quays Shopping Centre towards Omeath and Carlingford, turning right after Carlingford along the main road towards Dundalk. Then turning right at Fitzpatrick’s along the Ravensdale road where there will be a pit stop at the Lumper’s Bar.
After the break, it’s back on the bikes cycling through the Ravensdale valley on towards Flurrrybridge. After the Carrickdale turn it’s a right at the bottom of Jonesboro Hill and over the railway via Meigh village back into Camloch village , then down the Camloch road and a turn left at Gregory’s garage brings us onto the Green Rd. Not more than a half a mile along the Green Road cyclists take a right hand turn along the narrow Crow’s Walk and back to the Craobh Rua club house for some hard earned chicken curry and rice.
All for just £15 entrance payable on the day. It promise to be a great day’s cycling.
Total cycle distance 62k
Underage
Tony Carr Memorial U10 Blitz
Craobh Rua has an excellent evevkbg os sport and friendship making at the recent U8/U10 Tony Carr Memorial Hurling Blitz organised by Newry.
Both our Under 8 and Under 10 sides played teams from Warrenpoint, Clonliffe, Shamrocks and Ballela.
It was all good learning for the Craobh Rua hurlers and they all enjoyed the experience of playing hurling under floodlights. The evening was finished off by Davy Carr son of the late Tony presenting medals to all who participated.
Míle buíochas to all who helped make this an enjoyable and memorable evening.
Training & Coaching
Underage training (Primary 1 to Primary 7 age range)
The season programme has finished and we will advise our young hurlers and their parents of the details of our Winter schedule shortly.
Current Underage Coaches & Coordinators
U6.5 Orla McCaul, Majella Bradley & Caroline O Callaghan
U8.5 John Kelly & James McCartan U10.5 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U12.5 Miceal Bradley, Eamon McCann, Paul Elshaw
U14.5Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U16.5 Gareth Matthews, Paul Elshaw, Henry McCloy, Eamon McCann & Pearse McLaughlin
U18.5 Paul Cunningham
Anyone wishing to help in a coaching or support capacity with our Underage Activities is welcome to approach a team coordinator or Committee member to discuss. We welcome any support or help with all our club activities. Craobh Rua Hurling Club encourage anyone who wishes to help with any aspect of our Club Activities to speak to an under age mentor or Committee member.We will be happy to give all appropriate support to any individual who wishes to become involved in our activities.
Comhbhrón
Craobh Rua wishes to convey its deepest sympathies to Bob Mathers, and his son Tristan on the loss of their dear wife and mother, Sam. We also extend sincerest sympathies to Sam’s family and the Mathers Family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
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Senior Men
Our senior men were in championship semi-final against Wolfe Tones on Sunday evening but at the time of writing the result of the game was unknown.
U14 Boys
It was disappointment for the U14 boy’s amalgamation of Patrick Rankins on Tuesday night, losing out by two points to St Peter’s in the league final, 6 – 6 to 4 – 10.
Despite going through the league campaign unbeaten the young Rankins weren’t at their best on the night and fell just short. They led by a single point at the break, 3 – 5 to 3 – 4, and with time almost up in the second-half they trailed by six points but they fought right until the end, scoring a late goal and point but unfortunately it just wasn’t enough. Overall it has been decent season for this group of lads and their management with the highlight undoubtedly being their participation in the All-Ireland Féile when they were narrowly defeated in the semi-final of the competition.
Sponsored Walk
Well done to our U12 and U14 girls who took part in a sponsored walk this morning, climbing to the top of Camlough Mountain.
Well Done
Well done to our U12 footballers Aoibh Byrne and Eoghan Griffin who represented the club at the Littlewoods Ireland Go Games Provincial Day at Croke Park on Sunday. By all accounts they had a great day out and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Best Wishes
Best wishes to our senior ladies footballer Aimee Mackin who underwent had ACL surgery during the week. We all wish Aimee a speedy and successful recovery.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 7, 8, 10 & 17. There were no jackpot winners and 2 x match three winners. The lotto jackpot now stands at an impressive £4,500.
Condolences
The club was deeply saddened during the week when we learnt of the passing of Sam Mathers - wife our esteemed committee member Bob, mother of our underage footballer Tristan and aunt of our footballers Brianna and Diarmuid. Everyone at the club would like to offer their sincere sympathies to Bob, Tristan and Sam’s entire family circle and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Can you please arrange to include the attached pictures with our club notes:
Shane O’Neill’s U12 footballers Eoghan Griffin and Aoibh Byrne who represented the club at the Littlewoods Ireland Go Games Provincial Day at Croke Park on Sunday.
Some of the Shane O’Neill’s underage girls and their mentors who took part in a sponsored walk up Camlough Mountain on Sunday morning
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September has been a very quiet month for Newry AC where the track and mountain season are coming to an end and the athletes are now preparing for the incoming cross country, winter road, trail and indoor track events. However, in September, Newry went International with representation at the European Masters in Italy as well as a holiday 5k in Spain and back at home a podium finish in Castlewellan and cross country season commences in the South of Ireland.
MILL HILL RACE, CASTLEWELLAN
Three Newry AC Athletes alongside 117 other brave souls took part in the infamous annual uphill only Mill Hill Race on the 3rd of September. Mark Malone after a long period on injury recovery stormed the unforgiving hill, challenging the on form Zak Hanna and holding off up and coming young athlete Jared Martin to take 2nd place in an impressive time of 5:55. Johnny Gregg finished 6th overall and lifted 1st place in the MV50 category in at time of 6:25. Young Brianna Gregg finished 67th in a great time of 9:35.
STAR OF THE SEA AC, CROSS COUNTRY, STAMULLEN, IRELAND
Meadow and Joanne McCauley travelled south to Greenanstown, Stamullen on Sunday 22nd to take part in the Star of the Sea AC 31st Annual Cross Country Meet. This race, which marks the traditional start to the cross-country season, saw athletes compete over the rolling lands of East-Meath.
In wet weather but with the undulating ground still good underfoot, Meadow competed in a very competitive U17s 3k race finishing 14th and Joanne completed the Masters 3k race in 16:14. This is a good benchmark for the incoming cross country season for the Newry athletes.
5k EASD, BARCELONA, SPAIN
Sarah Jane Beattie whilst on holidays this week in Barcelona took on a diabetes charity 5k in blistering heat instead of the traditional relaxing by the pool! She finished 57th overall, 2nd in her age group in a fantastic time of 21:25 and this was out of field of 972 competitors. Well done Sarah Jane.
EUROPEAN MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, CAORLE, ITALY
Joanne McCauley after a great home athletic season travelled to represent the GBNI Team at the European Masters Athletics Championships, Caorle, Italy. Joanne’s main focus was the 400m and in poor weather (thunderstorms) she placed 8th in a highly talented F45 category with a new PB and well pleased to be coming home with a top 10 placing in the European Masters. In the 200m later in the week, in 30 degree heat, Joanne had a good race, but with a niggling tendon issue after long jump the previous day, she placed a credible 19th out of field of 33 athletes, not far off her PB and missing out on the semi finals by 3 places. This was a fantastic experience, with lessons learned for next season and a great end to a great season of top performances in Ireland and the UK. Winter training will now be Joanne’s focus for the new 2020 Indoor and Outdoor Track Season.
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Slieve Gullion Runners are holding their G819 for it's second year on Sunday 3 November. It takes place at Slieve Gullion Forset Park comprising of an 8 Mile / 8K Run and an 8K Walk following the beautiful forest trial at the Giants Lair and then on to the scenic drive.
The event will once again be supporting a local charity with The Fight-For-Alfie for young Alfie Pentony who is diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We hope that all runners and walkers join us in support of this great charity.
The Slieve Gullion Runners who are celebrating their 5th birthday this year welcome you all to the G819 and come and help us make this event a great success once again.You can sign up for the G819 at WWW.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK up until Saturday 2nd November. Runners and walkers are advised to sign up as soon as you can as online participants will be entered into a draw with a chance to win a one night stay for two with breakfast at the newly opened Killeavy Castle Estate Hotel.
Slieve Gullion Runners would like to thank Terry Mulkerns of Mulkerns’ Eurospar on the Forkhill Road, Cloughoge for sponsoring the G819 event and supporting the community once again and a big thank you to Killeavy Castle Estate and to all our Mile /KM sponsors for their great support as without all our sponsors this could not happen.
They look forward to welcoming you all to the beautiful surroundings of Slieve Gullion Forest Park for our clubs big day and helping celebrate our 5th Anniversary.
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