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Successful Under Age Hurling Blitz
Twenty teams and over 175 kids played out almost 60 games in 2 hours of hurling in our annual Richard Hughes Memorial U8 and 10 Hurling Blitz which took place recently.The large attendance at the event and enjoyed the hurling efforts and skills of all on show in what was the largest blitz we have hosted.
Great thanks must go to all our coaches and in particular Joe Mc Eldowney and John Kelly who worked hard to organise and see that the event ran smoothly and to senior players for helping with refereeing duties. Míle buíochas also to all those parents who helped with making and serving teas, coffees and sandwiches and to all visiting teams, their mentors and supporters.
We were delighted to have members of the Hughes family along as guests for the event. Their presence was appreciated by all.
All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Draw
Craobh Rua have launched their All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Annnual Fundraising Draw. Tickets are now on sale.
Tickets cost £5 each or 3 tickets for £10 and are available from Club players, members and team mentors.
The draw will take place this Friday 16th of August.
All tickets and monies should be left with appropriate Committee member by Wednesday night 14th August.
Coiste
The Committee will meet this Monday evening 12th August
Senior Hurling Fixture
Tuesday 13th August
Pearse Óg (Louth) v Craobh Rua
Venue DKIT Dundalk
Championship Dates
U16.5 Championship Semi Final
28th August
Craobh Rua v Killeavy Naomh Monnina
U18.5 Championship Semi Final
21st August
Keady Red Hands v Craobh Rua
Underage training (Primary 1 to Primary 7 age range) takes place Monday nights 6.30-7.30pm at Craobh Rua Playing Field & Clubrooms.
Coaches will inform their players and parents of any changes etc.
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
U14.5 Fiachra 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.
Dates For Diary
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday 29th of September
Shop
Club shop is now open and has deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday.
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DUBLIN GRADED SERIES MEET - TALLAGHT
Three Newry AC athletes travelled to Tallaght on Wednesday to compete in the final meet of the series. They thankfully left the torrential rain behind in the North and were greeted with 21 degrees and sunshine in Dublin. Club Junior Meadow McCauley, Senior Sarah Jane Beattie and Master Joanne McCauley all entered the 400m race. All athletes had a great 400m race battling a -4 headwind on the home straight. . Meadow completed in 63:67 (3rd) SJ 67:05 & Joanne 68:53. All athletes were pleased with their results as the athletics seasons draws to a close.
CRAWFORDSBURN 5K TRAIL RACE
Also, on Wednesday evening Lee Maginnis travelled North to Crawfordsburn Country Park to complete in the annual 5k trail race. In warm conditions Lee had a good run winning the M40 Category and finishing 8th overall in a time of 19:11.
BRITISH MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, ALEXANDER STADIUM, BIRIMINGHAM
Joanne McCauley travelled to Birmingham to complete in the British Masters Athletics Championships. This is a highly competitive event with athletes representing clubs throughout the UK and visitors from Ireland and Europe attending.
On Saturday the weather conditions were atrocious with strong winds and heavy rain. Joanne was placed 2nd in the High Jump, 4th in the Long Jump; 3rd in her 100m heat, finishing 8th overall and 9th overall in her 400m. On Sunday morning, the weather was slightly better but still windy with rain. Joanne competed in the 200m where she placed 4th in her heat, missing out on the finals by 100th of a second, and thus placed 8th overall and happy as she obtained a new PB.
DATE FOR THE MOUNTAIN RUNNING CALENDAR - 'DAN WHITE’S DANDER’ - 31ST AUGUST 2019
Newry AC in conjunction with NIMRA have organised a 6 mile mountain race to include Slieve Martin and Knockshee ON SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST and sponsored by Mulvaney Corporate Services.
Registration is through WWW.NIMRA.ORG.UK or on the day between 09:30-10:30with a start time of 11AMfrom the Big Stone Car Park in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor. Get entering with what will be a great day of mountain running on a fabulous route with prizes and refreshments.
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PADDY 2ND IN CARLINGFORD 5K
Well done to hosts Glenmore ac for staging another great Michael Fearon and Kevin Marron 5KM in Carlingford and big congratulations on your 50th year of athletics from everyone at SGR . Another great show from our SGR runners at this event which saw Paddy Hamilton on the podium again with a 2nd place finish in a time of 00:15:03 , great times were achieved by all SGR with Peter Rodgers, Joe mc Kevitt, Stephen Quinn, Ronan Halpenny, Larry Malone and Sharin Bryne .
Results
Paddy Hamilton 00:15:03 2nd place
Peter Rogers 00:17:03
Stephen Quinn 00:17:31
Ronan Halpenny 00:19:47
Lawerance Malone 00:21:34
Sharin Byrne 00:49:06
1ST PLACE AND LARGE SGR TEAM AT MULLAGHBAWN 10 /5K
A team of 10 SGR took part in the Mullaghbawn 10K and 5k events on Sunday. This turned into a great event for SGR as Joe McKevitt won the 10K and 3 SGR in the top 5 with Ronan halfpenny in 4th place and Hugh Morgan in 5th place and Aisling Martin the 3rd lady home across the line in the 10k. At the time of going to press full times were not available on all runners and will have all full times in next weeks but here is what we have so far.. in the 10K Joe McKevitt 1st male 38 min ,Ronan Halfpenny 4th male 00:44.39
Hugh Morgan 00:45.20 5th male ,Keelan McCabe 48 mins, Stephen Mc Cabe 59 min, Martin Mc Shane 59 mins, Shane Sands and Niall Martin no times as of yet and full times of everyone in press next week . In the 5K event Josh Muckian 00:23:24.
NUALA HIGGINS RUNS AT FEILE 5 MILE
SGR Nuala Higgins ran at the Feile 5 mile race as part of the Féile an Phobail in Belfast on Sunday , a big event and was great to a SGR taking it on. Nuala came away with a great time of 00:43:27 at the event.
WOMEN'S MINI MARATHON NEWRY & MOURNE
SGR Sharin Byrne ran at the Women's Mini Marathon on Sunday.This was Sharin's second running event of the weekend and our sole club runner at the event. Sharin who was at Kilbroney Park just the day before helping out with the Top of the Mournes Triathlon came away with a great time of 01:43:24 and a great ambassador for our club.
WHAT A BUSY WEEKEND FOR SHARIN
Well done to SGR Sharin Byrne who had a real busy weekend with running and volunteering at events . Sharin started by running at the Carlingford 5K on Friday evening , Volunteering at Top of the Mournes triathlon on Saturday in Rostrevor and then running again at the Women's mini marathon on Sunday take a well earned break Sharin and well done from everyone at the club.
SGR TAKE PART AND HELP AT TOP OF THE MOURNES
Huge congratulations to SGR Ryan Monaghan on a blinding run at Newry Tri Club’s Top of the Mournes triathlon on Saturday. Ryan was part of the winning relay team and brought his team home with a brilliant 00:43:42 run on a difficult, hilly course! SGR was well represented at the popular event with Brian Muckian taking on the 40km bike leg as part of a relay team while Seamus Loughran and Martin McShane tackled the full 1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km run. A big thank you and well done to SGR members Ciaran Savage and Sharin Byrne who volunteered on the day .
SIGNED UP FOR G819 YET?
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 the Cutting Crew Hair Salon in Dundalk for sponsoring our first G819 KM marker.
MONDAY CLUB RUN
Come join us for our clubs Monday run at Slieve Gullion Forest Park for a 6.45pm start time .Meeting point will be at Slieve Gullion car park .Everyone welcome.
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 WWW.TOCKIFY.COM Please support our many running events in your area.
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Offaly brothers Cillian and Cathal Kiely finished first and second respectively in the MD Soorts All-Ireland Poc Fada competition which was held in the Cooley Mountains at the weekend.
Cillian beat his younger brother by one shot to retain the title he first won last year.
Clare's Ronan Taaffe claimed third place.
The high-quality field also included previous winner Brendan Cummins from Tipperary and Cork's Patrick Horgan.
Galway Camogie player Caitriona Daly won the Senior Camogie All Ireland Poc Fada whilst Katie Gilcrist also of Galway claimed the Under 16 All Ireland title
Patrick Burke From Galway won the U16 all Ireland title
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Craobh Rua hosted our annual Richard Hughes Memorial Underage Hurling Blitz on Sunday morning. It was once again a hugely successful morning of sport and enjoyment for all involved. Milé buíochas to all who helped organise and prepare for the Blitz, and all clubs who attended.
All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Draw
Craobh Rua have launched their All Ireland Hurling Final Ticket Annnual Fundraising Draw. Tickets are now on sale.
Tickets cost £5 each or 3 tickets for £10 and are available from Club players, members and team mentors.
Championship Dates
U14.5
Semi Final Date
19th August
U16.5 Championship Semi Final
28th August
Craobh Rua v Killeavy Naomh Monnina
U18.5 Championship Semi Final
21st August
Keady Red Hands v Craobh Rua
Underage training (Primary 1 to Primary 7 age range) takes place Monday night’s 6:30 to 7:30pm at Craobh Rua Playing Field & Clubrooms.
Coaches will inform their players and parents of any changes etc.
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.
Dates For Diary
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th September.
Club shop is now open and has deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday.
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Senior Men
Our senior men finished their league campaign last Wednesday with a disappointing home defeat against Tir na nÓg, 1 – 14 to 0 – 7.
It was a fairly evenly matched opening to the game with the sides three points apiece in the first fifteen minutes, Greg McCabe, Kristian Magill and Ryan McCabe getting the Shane’s scores. Tir na nÓg then went ahead for first time with their fourth point and they quickly followed this up with the only goal of the game to now lead by four with Greg McCabe replying for the home side with pointed free. Tir na nÓg dominated the rest of the first-half and outscored the Shane’s four points to one, with Greg McCabe again getting the Shane’s score.
The away side continued to play the better football during the second period and restricted the Shane’s to just a further points, courtesy of Micheál Brady and Cormac Feely, whilst adding a further six to their total to run out comfortable winners.
Despite this defeat the Shane’s maintained their place in Intermediate Division 1A courtesy of their better head to head performances against Wolfe Tones during the year.
Next up for the lads is the championship and following Friday night’s draw they have been placed in a group alongside Eire Óg, Grange and Clan na Gael, with the fixtures scheduled as follows:
Away to Eire Óg: Sunday 11 August @ 6.00pm
Home to Grange: Saturday 17 August @ 7.00pm
Away to Clan na Gael: Sunday 25 August @ TBC
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies are scheduled to be at home against Lisummon in the championship on Saturday 17 August but there is a potential fixture clash at the moment with our senior men also scheduled to play at home on that date at the same time. If Armagh Senior ladies lose to Mayo in their upcoming fixture then the Shane’s senior ladies’ game against Lisummon remains as 17 August, however if Armagh win and go on to the semi-final on 25 August, then our senior ladies championship game moves forward to 14 August.
U16 Boys
Our U16 boy’s amalgamation of Patrick Rankins were involved in a high scoring encounter with Tullysaran on Thursday evening in Camlough. With less than fifteen minutes remaining in the game the Rankins trailed by nine points but they finished the game the stronger side but just couldn’t make up the gap, eventually losing out by four points, 5 – 14 to 4 – 13.
U14 Boys
The Patrick Rankins U14 boys kept their push for the league title well on course following a comprehensive win over Culloville on Tuesday evening. Played in Poyntzpass, the young Rankins hit the front in the opening minutes and they went on to totally dominate the game, playing some brilliant football to claim the all-important win. Next up is a game away to Dromintee on Tuesday evening.
U12 Girls
Our U12 girls were fine form last Tuesday evening against Carrickcruppen. The Shane’s were on the front foot right from the off and they played some brilliant football throughout the game to run out deserving and comprehensive winners.
Good Luck
Everyone at the club would like to wish our senior footballer Kristian Magill and his girlfriend Chelsea Graham as they head off to their teaching jobs in China and the next chapter of their lives.
Well Done
Well done to our former player Michael Smith who was placed as the 26th Fittest Man in the World following his participation in the World Cross Fit games at the weekend. A brilliant performance from a great young man……maith thú Michael.
Tidy Club Grounds
Whilst it is great to see everyone spending the long evenings enjoying our club facilities, we would ask that people use the numerous bins dotted around the club to dispose of their rubbish. We want to keep our grounds clean, safe and tidy for all and would greatly appreciate everyone’s cooperation with this.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 1, 16, 26 & 31. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x lucky dip winner. The lotto jackpot now stands at an impressive £4,150.
Condolences
Everyone at the club would like to offer their sympathies to the family of Alice Farrell who passed away recently. Alice was the 96 year old aunt of our senior men’s manager Aidan Farrell. The club also extends its sympathies to family of local business man Brian Conlon who, along with his company First Derivatives, have been good friends and supporters of the club over the past few years.
May they both rest in peace.
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MICHAEL FEARON & KEVIN MARRON CARLINGFORD 5K
On a calm and warm Friday evening, 7 Newry AC athletes attended the annual 5k in Carlingford. This is a popular race with over 500 taking part. The course is flat and fast thus producing a highly competitive field with clubs from all over Ireland taking part.
Lee Maginnis was first over the line for Newry AC and was pleased with his sub 18 time. John, Andrew and Hughie all followed in pretty close to each other and all pleased with their performances. Sarah Jane, Meadow and Anna all had great runs with Meadow also picking up the prize for third.
Results:Lee Maginnis 17:48; John McCaffrey 18:07; Andrew Knapton 18:27; Hughie Mackin 18:39; Sarah Jane Beattie 21:14; Meadow McCauley 21:24 (3rd U17);
Anna Fegan 24:37.
DATE FOR THE MOUNTAIN RUNNING CALENDAR - 'DAN WHITE’S DANDER’ - 31st August
Newry AC in conjunction with NIMRA have organised a 6 mile mountain race to include Slieve Martin and Knockshee on Saturday 31 August and sponsored by Mulvaney Corporate Services. Registration is through www.nimra.org.uk or on the day between9.30 and 10.30am with a start time of 11am from the Big Stone Car Park in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.
Get entering with what will be a great day of mountain running on a fabulous route with prizes and refreshments.
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ROBBIE DOES THE DOUBLE ON MOUNTAIN MARATHONS
SGR Robbie Marsh surpassed himself once again by taking part in the Seven Sisters Skyline two day Marathon on Saturday and Sunday.
This two day event saw Robbie run with the finest elite mountain runners from across europe and around the World in Ireland’s first Skyline event on an
amazing Wild course in Donegal. Day one saw Robbie take on the 26km Sky Challenge a 2,100m ascent and gave Robbie a feel for what was to come with day 2 as he took on the 50km Skyline a massive 4,000m ascent from Mackoght Mountain to Errigal Mountain Commonly known as the “Seven Sisters”, each of the seven mountains have their own gaelic names of Errigal (751 m), Mackoght a.k.a. Little Errigal (555 m), Aghla More (584 m), Ardloughnabrackbaddy (603 m), Aghla Beg (564 m), Crocknalaragagh (471 m) and Muckish (666 m). What these mountains may lack in Altitude, I guarantee you they more than make up with their Attitude !!. Robbie not only tackled 2 days of mountain running but with amazing times in both events coming in 05:37:01 in the 26km Sky Challenge and 13:02:39 in the 50km Skyline. Well done Robbie from everyone at the club on an outstanding event.
GET WELL SOON ELAINE
We would like to wish SGR Elaine Mc Cann a speedy recovery from everyone at the club. Elaine who is also a very busy committee member of the club had a operation on her ankle and is sadly out of running until mid October. We know Elaine will come back stronger and we will be there to support you all the way
SIGNED UP FOR G819 YET ?
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 Roibeard Stewart of Up ‘N’ Bouncing for sponsoring our first G819 Mile marker.
MONDAY CLUB RUN
Come join us for our clubs Monday run at Slieve Gullion Forest Park for a 6.45pm start time .Meeting point will be at Slieve Gullion car park .Everyone welcome.
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 The Michael Fearon / Kevin Marron Carlingford 5k is on this Friday 2nd starting at 8pm and the Mullabghawn Cuchullains GFC 10K /5K is on this Sunday 4th August starting art 12 noon reg on day open at 10:30-11:45am from club rooms. Please support our many running events in your area.
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The 2019 M. Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Poc Fada Finals take place this weekend on the Cooley Mountains with Gareth Johnston representing Down in the Senior Hurling category.
The competition was first held in 1960 and following a short hiatus from 1970-1980, it returned in 1981 and has been ever-present on the national calendar since.
The unique Gaelic Games contest promises to be a great day of sport, and speaking at today’s draw John Horan said: “I welcome this year’s staging of the Poc Fada competition for 2019 and wish all the competitors well in what must be one of the most unique competitions in our stable.
“Few of our events encapsulate the history of the game in the way that the Poc Fada does and the route the players and followers will take over the Annaverna Mountain is nothing short of spectacular.
“A special word of thanks to the organising committee and to our sponsor and partner Martin Donnelly for his going support.”
Speaking about this year’s Finals, Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Kathleen Woods said: “The August Bank Holiday weekend is always a fantastic occasion on the Cooley Peninsula when we witness the wonderful spectacle which is the Poc Fada Finals. This is a unique and exciting competition which showcases some of the key skills of our games and I am very much looking forward to another thrilling competition this year.”
Defending senior hurling champion, Cillian Kiely of Offaly, puts his crown on the line against a high calibre field that includes his brother, Cathal, and the M. Donnelly picks, Cork’s Patrick Horgan and Poc Fada veteran Brendan Cummins. The Kielys had dominated the under 16 competition in recent times and will be hoping that the trend continues in the senior competition for years to come.
Susan Earner of Galway also returns to defend the Senior titles she captured in 2017 and 2018.
The under 16 hurling competition will have a new name on the trophy after Kyle Shelly won the trophy in 2018. Oisín Marley returns to the mountain having competed in last year’s All-Ireland Final.
The under 16 Camogie competition will be contested by competitors from Antrim, Cork, Dublin and Galway and will also see a new champion crowned.
The M. Donnelly GAA All-Ireland Final Proceedings will get under way at 11am on Annaverna Mountain, Ravensdale, Co. Louth on Saturday, August 3rd.
Senior Hurling
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i. Darren Geoghegan - Louth |
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ii. Gareth Johnson – Down |
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iii. Cathal Kiely – Offaly |
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iv. Patrick Horgan - Cork |
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v. Paddy Mc Killian – Tyrone |
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vi. Sean Nugent – Galway |
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vii. Colin Ryan – Limerick |
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viii. Brendan Cummins - Tipperary |
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ix. Tadhg Haran – Galway |
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x. Callum Quirke – Wexford |
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xi. Ronan Taafe – Clare |
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xii. Cillian Kiely – Offaly (2018 Champion) |
Senior Camogie
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Playing Order |
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i. Amy Lee - Cork |
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ii. Louise Dougan – Derry |
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iii. Abbye Donnelly – Meath |
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iv. Andrea O Keefe – Clare |
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v. Caitriona Daly – Galway |
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vi. Susan Earner – Galway (2018 Champion) |
Under 16 Hurling
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Playing Order |
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i. Michael Kirwan – Kilkenny |
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ii. Oisin Marley - Donegal |
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iii. Patrick Burke – Galway |
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iv. Pat Ryan – Tipperary |
Under 16 Camogie
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Playing Order |
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i. Orla Laverty - Antrim |
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ii. Katie Gilchrist – Galway |
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iii. Hannah Bourke – Dublin |
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iv. Maedhbh Ring – Cork |
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