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SGR RUN 24HRS IN ULTRA TIME
Three SGR members Barry Carroll .Colm Murphy and Ryan Carson have once again took on the gruelling Energia 24hr run at the Victoria Park in Belfast starting from 12 noon Saturday to 12 noon on Sunday . The event which the same members took on in 2018 ,travelled to Belfast knowing what was in store as they set up at the start line for the 2019 race and wanted to give it their all as this was the last year of the event. This run is one of the hardest on mind and the body as they run each lap which is just over a mile on a hard concrete path around Victoria Park. The men i'm sure were delighted to see friendly faces from the club and family members handing out ice lollies and refreshments on route to keep them cool as they pounded the course on Saturday and looking forward until night fall for a cooler temperature , as the men ran each lap and looking at the race counter with their times they should be proud of what they have done. Barry Carroll went pass the 100 mile mark at 21 hrs and finished in 30th place and ran 109.88 miles in 24 hours .Colm Murphy ran 24 hours and got an amazing 90.38 miles while Ryan Carson also came away from Belfast with an outstanding finish of running 82.16 miles in 24 hours. The three men should be very proud of what happened in Belfast on an event they will never forget and that had a real special atmosphere with other runners and all supporting each other. All our club members at Slieve Gullion Runners are very proud of Barry ,Colm and Ryan ..Well done lads and to support team.
POP THE CORK MARTIN IS AN IRONMAN
SGR Martin Mc Shane is now an "IRONMAN " after he took part in the Ironman Ireland event in Youghal in Co.Cork on Friday. Martin and his fellow Newry Triathlon Club teammates did the area proud by all finishing on the day in an historical event that had the likes of Alistair Brownlee taking on his first Ironman too. Martin was too busy to give Alistair any tips as he concentrated on his own goal in hand and wow did he do well coming in with a time of 13Hrs:51:57 Well done Martin from everyone at the club.
BD MIDSUMMER 5K
Well done to SGR Catherine Marmion who ran at the BD Midsummer 5k by Drogheda & District AC on Friday evening, in what is becoming a very busy weekend for the SGR team at events. Catherine came away with a great time of 00:29:37 in one of the largest 5k's with over 800 runners in Drogheda.
LISBURN COCA -COLA 10K
SGR Lawrence Malone took part in the Lisburn Coca-Cola 10K on Wednesday evening in a very large field of runners in this very popular event. Lawrence had a wonderful run coming in at 00:47:50 ..Well done Lawrence
LONG WOMAN'S 5K
Sharin Byrne ran at The Long Woman's 5K Fun Run in Omeath on Wednesday evening taking on the gruelling 5k course. Sharin proudly came home in a great time of 00:48.30 and finished strongly.Well done to Sharin from all her fellow SGR members.
ROBBIE ON FINAL HILL & DALES
Hill & Dales Race 10 ... Drinahilly
SGR Robbie Marsh took part in the final race of the Hill & Dales series on Friday evening in the Mourne Mountains with the Drinahilly section. . Robbie has ran a total of 8 races out of the entire 10 race series and great to see him coming back to top form once again. Robbie's now i'm sure planning something in his running calendar for the future as he does not rest. Well done Robbie from all the club on the Hill & Dales series and to your wife Evelyn from NCR who ran all 10 series runs
BRIAN & MICHELLE TAKE ON GAELFORCE WEST
SGR husband and wife team of Brian and Michelle O'Neil travelled to Galway for the Gael Force West Adventure which is an trail and mountain run, cycling and Kayaking ,starting on the white sand crescent of Glassilaun beach in Connemara, continuing along the Famine Greenway at Killary Fjord, across the Fjord into the Delphi and Drummin Valleys and to the summit of Croagh Patrick. Cross the line in Westport. Brian and Michelle not only did this but their times were amazing ..Brian coming in at 06:24:10 and Michelle at 06:24:13 ..Well done to the both of them.
PADDY IN TOP FORM IN Co.MEATH
SGR Paddy Hamilton was in Dunshaughlin in County Meath on Saturday to take on the Michael Manning Memorial Dunshaughlin 10km Road Race. The long trek was worth it as Paddy finished in 11th place at the event and came away with an outstanding time of 0:31:35 which had over 800 runners take part. Well done Paddy from everyone at the Slieve Gullion Runners.
STARBURST CHALLENGE
Well done to all our SGR members who took part and helped out with the Starburst Challenge midsummer night 5 mile walk and run from Carrickcruppen Gaa Club on route through Camlough forest road to the mast in support of Rathore School on Saturday night. Slieve Gullion Runners would like to say well done to Colm Fearon and team on an outstanding event that seen a large crowd take part and light up the mountain with head lights,it looked amazing.
SGR MONDAY CLUB RUN
Come join us for our clubs Monday run at Slieve Gullion Park for a 6.45pm start time .Meeting point will be at Slieve Gullion car park .Everyone welcome.
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It was a quiet week-end of racing for Newry AC with the final race and prize-giving taking place for the Hill & Dales series with Esther Dickson retained the title of the Top Female in the 2019 Hill and Dales Series. There also were club athletes taking part in a triathlon and the Irish National Masters Combined (Pentathlon) Championships.
HILL & DALES - FINALE RACE - DRINAHILLY, NEWCASTLE
5 Newry AC Athletes took part in the final race of the Hill & Dale Series on Friday evening. The race started in Donard Park and took the runners up through the trail paths and roads of Donard Forest to the steep climb through the trees to the top of Drinahilly, where the runners then had a tricky descent onto the forest paths for a fast and furious downhill to the finish line. Maurice Harte was first in for Newry AC with 11th position and 2nd MV40 and Aidan Murray followed him in 31 seconds later for 15th position. Full results are as follows:
HILL & DALES - END OF SERIES PLACINGS FOR NEWRY AC
Esther Dickson retained the Top Female Award for 2019 and had an overall finishing position in the series of 17th out of 242 runners. This was a fantastic performance for Esther and a placing that was well deserved. Other outstanding performances that must be mentioned is the fact that Newry AC had 5 athletes in the top overall 30 placings and four athletes taking placings in the top 3 of their age categories.. A credit to their commitment and training to the mountain running. Maurice Harte, Warren Cartmill and Rory Mulvaney all had outstanding performances in this series. Final series placing details are as follows:
Female Open
1st - Esther Dickson (Overall Female Winner & 17th overall in series)
7th - Sarah Quinn (77th overall in series)
Female FV40
3rd Ciara Coffey (117th overall in series)
Male Open
12th - Adam Ervine (29th overall in series)
Male MV35
4th - Rory Mulvaney (18th overall in series)
8th - Mark McElroy (44th overall in series)
Male MV40
3rd - Maurice Harte (10th overall in series)
Male MV45
2nd - Warren Cartmill (28th overall in series)
PORTBALLIN'TRI, PORTABALLINTRAE, CAUSEWAY COAST
Aaron Montgomery revisited his home village of Portballintrae to compete in the annual 'PortballinTri' team event on Saturday. To participate the team require a swimmer, cyclist and runner. Aarons team was called “Must Tri Harder” and finished 12th overall out of 52 teams. Aaron naturally assumed the running role which is a 4.75 mile run from the harbour up around the Causeway headlands, to the Causeway Visitor Centre and back down the tramway lines to the village of Portballintrae. This is an event for the local community and visitors to enjoy and much craic was had in glorious summer weather.
IRISH NATIONAL COMBINED (PENTATHLON) CHAMPIONSHIPS, SANTRY, DUBLIN
On Sunday, Joanne McCauley attended the Irish National Combined Championships in Dublin. This entails five events of a 80m hurdle race, Shot Putt, High Jump, Long Jump and 800m all on the one day. Joanne had a tough start to the event in the hurdles due to an injury of which the result forced her to step it up a gear and on winning the high jump, long jump and 800m (lifting a 800m PB) she was able to pull the points up and take a podium finish with a well deserved 3rd Bronze placing in a highly competitive 40-49 Female age group.
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Senior Hurling
Craobh Rua senior hurlers fell to a stronger Seán Treacys in the McCormack Shield In last weeks game
Underage Sponsored Walk & Barbecue
Annual Sponsored Walk & Barbecue will took place last Monday. Once again the event was very well supported by our young hurlers their families and friends. Míle buíochas to all who helped ensure we had a safe, enjoyable night. We especially thank Collins Butchers Bessbrook, Majella Bradley & Desy McAleavey for their sponsorship towards the Barbecue.
Fixtures / Coaching / Training
Tuesday 25th June
Senior Home Game
Craobh Rua v Omagh
Wednesday 26th June
U18.5 Home Game
Craobh Rua v Keady
Thursday 27th June -
U12.5s Home Game
Craobh Rua v Middletown
Senior Team training 7pm at the club.
Friday 28th June
U18.5 Away Game
Carrickmore v Craobh Rua
Minor Update
After the recent exam break our young minor hurlers were glad to get back to action in Down League v Padraig Mac Raing ( Warrenpoint, Newry Shamrocks, Clonduff) at home.
An even first half left it all square at the break. The opposition got the better of Craobh Rua in second half and ran out 6 point winners. It was a good game with both sides displaying some fine hurling skills This Wednesday 26th June we host Keady in Armagh league action.
Community / Comhphobal
Comhghairdeas to all involved with last weekends Camloch Fleadh. It was a weekend of amhrán , ceoil agus damhsa.
Underage Activities
U10s
Our young hurlers recently had a great morning’s hurling in the sunshine at the Keady blitz.
Craobh Rua entered 2 U10 teams and we were very competitive in all our games against Killeavy, Middletown, Sean Tracy’s, St Malachys, Keady and Derrynoose.
Craobh Rua Under 8 hurlers also participated at the Keady Blitz. The two teams that we fielded played a total of seven games. Well done all involved.
Míle buíochas to Gavin & Cathal for helping out with travel and team support.
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
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 Orla McCaul & Majella Bradley
U8 John Kelly & James McCartan U10 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U12.5 Miceal Bradley
U14 Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U16 Gareth Matthews, Paul Elshaw, Henry McCloy, Eamon McCann & Pearse McLaughlin
U18 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.
Comhghairdeas
Comhghairdeas to Armagh senior hurling team who although defeated by Sligo in last weekend's Nicky Rackard Cup Final In Croke Park, did our County and your Clubs proud.
Dates For Diary
Cúl Camp – confirmed week of 22nd July
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th 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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U12 Boys
Our U12 boys took part in the annual Kieran Sands tournament in Ballyholland on Saturday and were winners of the shield. The Shane’s were placed in group A alongside Mayobridge, Ballyholland, Ardboe, Keady and Killeavy and recorded wins over Mayobridge and Killeavy, a draw against Killeavy and narrow defeat by Keady, the eventual cup winners. At the conclusion of the group games the young Shane’s were paired against Dromintee in the shield semi-final and after a very tight game the Shane’s came out on top and through to the final and a game against the host club Ballyholland. The lads put in a great shift in the final and eventually ran out winners by a few scores to claim the shield title. Well done to everyone, players and management, on an excellent performance and we would like to thank Ball Holland for a great day of football.
Senior Men
Our senior men and Clan na Gael shared the spoils on Friday as their league game ended in a draw, Shane O’Neill’s 1 – 8 Clan na Gael 0 – 11.
Two points in the opening ten minutes courtesy of Paddy Gregory and Raymie Fitzpatrick gave the Shane’s an early advantage but two points in as many minutes from the away side tied the game. Micheál Brady tapped over for the Shanes and Kristian Magill followed this up with a well taken point to put the Shane’s back in forward but three points in a row put the Clans ahead for the first time in the game. A Ryan Quinn point tied the game again before Neil Paul Lennon and Damian Doyle knocked over close range efforts to give the Shane’s a two-point lead again but a late first-half point saw the Clans trail by just the minimum at the break, 0 – 7 to 0 – 6.
The Clans made the much better start to the second-half and fired over three points in the opening exchanges to lead by two, before the sides then swapped points with Mark McCabe getting the Shane’s score. A Kristian Magill goal edged the Shane’s ahead by just a single point but the away got the last point of the game to see the scores all-square at the full-time whistle, Shane O’Neill’s 1 – 8 Clan na Gael 0 – 11.
The lads are scheduled to return to action on Thursday night at home to Middletown.
U14 Boys – All-Ireland Féile
Next Saturday sees our U14 boy’s amalgamation of Patrick Rankins head to Sligo to take part in the All-Ireland Féile. The excitement is really building now for the lads as the look forward to meeting their host club Easky next Friday afternoon. All the fundraising is complete, their new gear has been ordered, accommodation sorted and they just can’t wait to get going now. They have played some decent football throughout the year and they will hope that this continues next weekend on the All-Ireland stage. As well as the players and management travelling to the West next weekend, a large group of parents and supporters will also make the journey and the club would like to take the opportunity to wish them all safe travels and wish the lads all the very best in the tournament.
U14 Girls
Hard luck to our U14 girls who lost out Thursday night to a very good Crossmaglen side in the championship final. The girls have played brilliant football throughout the year but it just wasn’t to be on Thursday. Well done to all the girls and their management team on not only qualifying for the championship final but for all their hard work and commitment throughout the year. The girls return to league action on Wednesday night at home to Granemore.
U10s
Well done to our young U10 footballers who qualified for the shield semi-final at our own annual blitz on Saturday. The Shane’s played some brilliant football throughout the tournament before coming up against a good Drumgath side in the semi-final and unfortunately for the Shane’s they lost out by a few scores. Training for the U10s continues as normal during the week on Wednesday and Friday evening form 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the club.
U8’s
Training for our U8 footballers continues on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the club and all players at both these age groups, boys and girls, are welcome to come along.
U6s
Training for our U6 footballers continues on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the club and all players at both these age groups, boys and girls, are welcome to come along.
Annual U10 Blitz
Saturday saw a great day’s football at our annual U10 blitz today which saw a total of 27 teams taking part. There was some brilliant football on display throughout the tournament and there were 3 teams left standing at the end with Wolfe Tones winning the Plate competition beating Killeavy in the final, Pearse Ógs winning the Shield competition beating Drumgath in the final whilst Middletown overcame Clonduff in the final of the Cup. It was a great day all round for the Middletown club with young Shea McNaughton collecting the Player of the Tournament award.
We would like to thank all the clubs for their participation and helping to make it such a successful day. We would also like to thank everyone who helped out on the day - referees, score-keepers, photographers, registration takers, burger makers, coffee, tea and sandwich makers, car-park attendants, rubbish collectors and anyone else who played any part on the day. A special of thanks also to Gortrush Foods who supplied the burgers, Decky Harbinson for providing the PA system, Safe Fuels for the parking provision and Carrickcruppen for the lend of their nets.
We really hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed their day and we hope to see everyone back next year.
Well Done
Well done to very own James McCann who became an internet sensation over the past few days following his brilliant rendition of Grace in the chapel at Kilmainham Gaol during his recent school trip. The clip of James singing has been shared far and wide across the web, and rumour has it that his dad Colm is already looking for an agent to manage future appearances!!!
Cúl Camp
This year’s Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will take place at the club from Monday 15th July - Friday 19th July. Online registration for the camp is now open and anyone planning to attend should register online asap using the following link – www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 2, 12, 19 & 27. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The lotto jackpot is slowly but surely creeping up and now stands at £3,850.
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LILLIAN ON TOP FORM AT IRISH RUNNER 5 MILE
SGR Lillian O'Hanlon had an outstanding run at Dublin's Phoenix Park on Saturday , Thankfully the heavy rain fell just hours before the event and the sun came out for the race that seen Lillian hold nothing back as she came in with a great time of 00:35:50 and 2nd in her age category in a large field of runners.
ROBBIE TAKE'S TO THE HILLS
SGR Robbie Marsh took to the hills on Thursday evening by taking on race 9 in the Hill and Dale Series on the Meel's (Clockwise) section of the Mourne Mountains. Robbie has taken part in all of the series and great to see him back to top form and more to come.Robbie finished in a great time of 00:42:26 in a very tough run in the mountains.
MALACHY BATTLES THE HEAVY RAIN
SGR Malachy Rafferty Battled the heavy rain on Saturday at Shanes Castle Park in Co.Antrim ,as he took part in the 5K event Run For Roscar by Born2 Run. Malachy was all smiles on the day as he came away with a terrific time of 00:26:43 on a what was a day for the ducks and not running.
SGR MONDAY CLUB RUN
Come join us for our clubs Monday run at Slieve Gullion Park for a 6.45pm start time .Meeting point will be at Slieve Gullion car park .Everyone welcome.
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Senior Men
It was a frustrating seven-point defeat for our senior men away to Wolfe Tones on Friday night, 1 – 13 to 1 – 6.
The first twenty-five minutes of the first-half was a very low scoring affair with the home side scoring four points, with the Shane’s recording just a single point courtesy of Kristian Magill. With the first-half entering the final minute Wolfe Tones registered a goal and a point to lead by seven at the break, 1 – 5 to 0 – 1.
The Shane’s came out for the second-half with the half-time team talk ringing in their ears and scored a goal and two points in the opening five minutes, the points coming from Mark McCabe and the goal being scored by Nathan Morgan who fired the ball low to the net. This left just two between the sides and they then swapped a point apiece with Ryan McCabe slotting over for the Shane’s to keep them right in the game however, the Tones then hit four points in a row to put them six to the good and all but seal their win. Points from Raymie Fitzpatrick and Ryan McCabe got the Shane’s back to within four but the home side kicked the last three scores to claim the win on a score-line of 1 – 13 to 1 – 6.
The lads return to action next Friday night at home to Clan na Gael and will be hoping to bounce back following this defeat.
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies recorded a brilliant two-point away win over Lisummon on Wednesday night in what was a tough encounter. The Shane’s led by five at the break, 4 – 2 to 1 – 6 but midway through the second-half Lisummon had tied the game and with less than ten minutes they went one in front. However, the Shane’s girls dug deep and recorded a late goal and point to Lisummon’s one point to run out winners by two, 6 – 6 to 1 – 19.
U14 Girls
A fantastic performance from our U14 girls last Monday against Dromintee saw them qualify for the championship final. The Shane’s played with the wind advantage in the opening half and despite missing a number of scorable chances they went into the half-time break one point ahead, 1 – 7 to 2 – 3. The second-half was a real ding-dong battle with both sides serving up a great game of football but at the final whistle it was the Shane’s who had done enough, winning on a score-line of 4 – 13 to 3 – 12 to see them through to the final and a game against Crossmaglen. The final was scheduled to played on Sunday but owing to death in the Crossmaglen club it was postponed until a later date.
U12 Boys
The U12 boys are away to Culloville midweek for a league game before travelling to Ballyholland’s annual tournament next Saturday.
U10s & U8s
Training for our U10 & U8 footballers continues on Wednesday and Friday evening from 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the club and all players at both these age groups, boys and girls, are welcome to come along.
U6s
Training for our U6 footballers continues on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the club and all players at both these age groups, boys and girls, are welcome to come along.
All-Ireland Féile
Excitement is building ahead of the All-Ireland Féile in Sligo at the end of the month. Our U14 boy’s amalgamation of Patrick Rankins are heading to the tournament and will be hosted by the Easky club. A lot of fundraising has been done over the past number of weeks and we would to like all those who organised the events and to everyone who contributed in any way – your support, as always, is greatly appreciated.
Annual U10 Blitz
Next Saturday sees the club host its annual U10 blitz and with over 20 teams taking part it promises to be a great day. It will also be a very busy day and a lot of help will be needed on the day - referees, scorekeepers, stewards etc. If anyone is available to help out on the day in any way please contact Seamie O’Hare on 07816 268077.
Fundraising Mud Run
Sunday afternoon saw over 30 people, young and old, wise and not wise take part in our fundraising Mud Run in Castlewellan. It was the perfect opportunity for all of the grown-ups to behave like youngsters again, splashing through the muck and gutters and getting mucked from head to toe. The club would like to thank everyone who took part on Sunday and to all those who helped to organise the event. The Rainbow Run which was scheduled to take place at the club on Sunday evening was postponed following the death of our honorary Vice-President Pat Byrne. It has been re-scheduled for Sunday, 23rd June but please keep an eye on social media for updates.
Cúl Camp
This year’s Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will take place at the club from Monday 15th July - Friday 19th July. Online registration for the camp is now open and anyone planning to attend should register online asap using the following link – www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Best Wishes
Everyone at the club would like to extend their best wishes to our U14 girls player Paige Connolly who took ill after the championship semi-final on Monday night. By all accounts Paige is on the mend and we hope to see her back in a Shane’s jersey soon.
The club would like to thank everyone who tended to Paige in Dromintee on Monday night, all your help and assistance is greatly appreciated.
Best wishes also to our underage footballer Tyler Fleming who is currently recovering from injuries suffered recently....get well soon young man.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 3, 6, 26 & 31. There were no jackpot winners and 2 x match three winners. The lotto jackpot is slowly but surely creeping up and now stands at £3,800.
Condolences
Everyone at the club would like to offer their sincere sympathies to the family of our honorary Vice-President Pat Byrne who has passed away. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Senior Hurling Mccormack Shield Semi Final
Craobh Rua senior hurlers will face the heavily fancied Seán Treacys in the McCormack Shield semi final this Tuesday night (18th June). The match will be played in Middletown. Craobh Rua go into this semi final in good fettle but it will take a huge effort to beat a strong, talented and highly rated Seán Tracey’s
Underage Sponsored Walk & Barbecue
Annual Sponsored Walk & Barbecue will take place on Monday the 17th June at 6:30pm. Sponsor Forms are now available.Please Support our Clubs fundraising efforts.
Enjoyable Morning At Keady Blitz
Our U8 & U10 Hurlers attended the Blitz in Keady this weekend and a good mornings hurling and fun was had by all. Buíochas to Keady Hurling Club and all involved in organising the event. Our gratitude to coaches and parents who helped with transport and ensuring our young people had an enjoyable and safe day.
Comghairdeas
Craobh Rua hurlers Conor Reavey (U16) and Tiarnan O'Hare (Senior) represented Armagh in their respective Ulster Poc Fada finals in Glenarm last week. It was a great experience for both hurlers as they participated in their first ever Ulster Poc Fada Final which takes on a gruelling mountain course and whilst they performed admirably they didn’t win their way through to the Sll Ireland Final on Annaverna Mountain in Louth in early August.
We wish all those representing Ulster in both Hurling and Camogie in the forthcoming finals all the best.
PIPS SafeTalk training
Míle buíochas to all who participated in our *PIPS SAFETALK and Suicide awareness* Workshop. PIPS Newry and Mourne through their staff delivered a valuable awareness programme for our coaches/committee members/helpers. We appreciate the efforts of all involved in the event organised by Club Officer Órla McCaul
Fixtures / Coaching / Training
Monday 17th June -
Underage Fundraising Sponsored Walk & Barbecue
Tuesday 18th June -
Senior Hurling
McCormack Shield semi final
Craobh Rua v Cu Chulainn’s
Venue Middletown
Wednesday 19th June
U18.5 Home Game
Craobh Rua v Patrick Rankins (Shamrocks/Warrenpoint)
Thursday 20th June -
U12.5s Away Game
Keady v Craobh Rua
Senior Team training 7pm at the club.
Friday 21st June
Under 14.5 Away Game
Middletown v Craobh Rua
Under 16 Match Report
Our U16 team returned to Armagh League action on Wednesday night with a fine performance against a talented Killeavy side.Craobh Rua were happy to be welcoming back Seán and Oisin after their footballing duties with the county and the team put in a very fine overall performance to win out against our neighbours. Comhghairdeas to both sets of players on providing a skilful entertaining and sporting game.
Craobh Rua Host P4 School Blitz
Craobh Rua hosted another Schools Blitz at our club. This time it was the turn of the Primary 4 boys to come around and enjoy a mornings hurling. The boys from each of the threelocal schools were mixed together into different county teams and practiced some skills before playing a few “Go Games”. It was great to see over 45 young boys giving it a real good go and getting the most from a new experience, as for most of them this was their first time either hurling or being in Craobh Rua.
Coaches Oisin, Ryan and Fiachra reminded the players that if they felt they enjoyed themselves to come along on Monday nights to our club sessions which take place from 6:30-7:30pm. Míle buíochas to the schools, their teachers and assistants for once again making this a successful event. Also it’s great to see the field in good hurling condition again so thanks to Gavin Powell of the Grass Cutters Union for this weeks “trim & chop!”.
Community / Comhphobal
Camloch Fleadh this weekend 21st, 22nd, 23rd June.This should be a great weekend of amhrán , ceoil agus damhsa.
Comhbhrón
An Coiste, members and players of Craobh Rua Camlocha are saddened to learn of the death of our friend and highly respected member of our community Pat Byrne (senior). Pat and the Byrne family circle have been good friends to our Club and we extend our deepest sympathies to all.
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Underage Activities
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
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 Orla McCaul & Majella Bradley
U8 John Kelly & James McCartan U10 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U12.5 Miceal Bradley
U14 Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U16 Gareth Matthews, Paul Elshaw, Henry McCloy, Eamon McCann & Pearse McLaughlin
U18 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.
Nicky Rackard Cup Semi Final
Ádh mór to Armagh senior hurling team who face Sligo in this weekends
Nicky Rackard Cup Final In Croke Park.
Dates For Diary
Cúl Camp – confirmed week of 22nd July
Please note change of date due to Ulster Championship fixtures
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 4th Of August
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th September.
Siopa
Club shop is now open and has deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday.
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Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club held a fundraising Spinathon recently in the Quays Shopping Centre Newry.
Funds raised went to PIPS Help and Support (Public Initiative To Prevent Suicide & Self Harm) and the Clubs Hurling Development plans.
Pure Gym Newry supplied the bicycles for the day.
Milé buíochas to all who supported the event.
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Run in Africa
SGR duo of Robbie Marsh and Eamon Murphy proudly presented the Slieve Gullion Runners when both men travelled to Africa to take on marathons in Uganda and South Africa. Robbie was first up running in the Uganda International Marathon. The country’s biggest annual race where 5000+ people run up and down the many hills, through rolling terrain and some of Uganda’s most stunning scenery were Robbie finished in a great time of 00:4:52, Robbie was also a busy man helping and supporting projects in Uganda for the full week with the Uganda Foundation in the village of Masaka at the children's School.
Eamon Murphy once again battle the comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa on Sunday 9th June . Eamon who took on the event only last year ,took part in what is called the "up run" of this event this year and a far harder course with the many hills on route, that all starts at the City Hall in Durban and finishing at the Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg. The race distance was approximately 87km and Eamon proudly finished in a great time of 11:05:36 and was given two medals. One for completing this year. The Vic Clapham medal. The second medal is presented for completing the back to back in consecutive years The club are extremely proud of both runners and their hard training all paid off.
Showing The Way at The Mourne Way
26Extreme say they don’t do easy, but there’s always someone to rise to the challenge! In this case over 500 athletes taking on the various Mourneway Marathon distances from Ultra through to Challenge Walk.
A week of rain leading up to the race rendered the course even more mucky and muddy than usual, as if the hills were not challenge enough!
Robbie Marsh continues his excellent form and charged through the trails of the 52 mile ultra route, from Kilbroney at 6am all the way to Newcastle - and back again - in an outstanding 12hrs:16:41 looking strong, only a week after the Uganda Marathon and a tough 3 weeks of training. Cathal O Brien (05hrs:38:17), Kevin McSherry & Ciaran McSherry (together at :05hrs:50) represented SGR in the Marathon while Martin McShane (02hrs:10:00) and Elaine McCann (03hrs:10:) completed the half marathon. Eugene McCrink rounded off SGR representation at all distances by completing the 10k in 55min.
Taking on Glenmore 10 Mile Challenge
Well done to SGR duo of Joe Winters and Ciarán Savage who took to the country roads of Carlingford on Saturday,in what is a very grueling and demanding course, both runners ran in the 10 miler event and came away with very impressive times. Well done to our friends at Glenmore A.C on an excellent event and well done to a good friend of the club Eimear McCracken on winning the womens 10 miler.
Joe Winters 01:21:01
Ciarán Savage 01:31:42
Team Muckian on top form
Team Muckian travelled south to Co. Meath on Friday night to one of the best 5k races in the country, Bohermeen 5k
A popular event with over 400 runners racing to the finish line. Dad Brian Muckian not giving in to the pressure and staying just ahead of his boys across the finish line in what was a speedy race from all three men! Well done lads!! Great running!
Brian Muckian 00:19:38
Joshua Muckian 00:20:09
James Muckian 00:22:07
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