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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin hosted a Civic Reception in the boardroom of the District Council Offices, Monaghan Row, Newry yesterday Thursday 18 April 2019.
The reception was held to celebrate the recent success of the St Colman’s College GAA team in winning the Masita All-Ireland Paul McGirr Cup in Kinnegad on Saturday 30 March 2019. The final score was St Colman’s Newry 3-6, St Mary’s Knockbeg 0-14.
Congratulating the All-Ireland Winners, Councillor Mark Murnin said, “I am delighted to be able to join in the St Colman’s College celebrations and mark this historic occasion for the school. Winning an All-Ireland title does not come easy. Players have to be dedicated and committed to maintaining peak fitness and developing as a team and I can only imagine the time and effort put in to ensure this success could be achieved.”
He continued, “I also want to congratulate the Management Team for the time and effort they have put into helping the players to give their best. They should be proud of what they have done. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has always endeavoured to promote all sports and to recognise achievement. It gives me great pleasure therefore to extend my congratulations, on behalf of the Council I wish the College and their team continued success in the future.”
Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin presented the winning All-Ireland team with an engraved plaque to commemorate and mark their achievement.
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MASSIVE SGR TURNOUT FOR DUNDALK 10K/5K
There was a massive turn out from SGR club members on Wednesday evening in Dundalk for the Dundalk 10k /5k. First of all a big Welcome and well done to new club member Shane Sands taking on his first 5k event after training hard on the Dublin road in the club hill repeats over the last few weeks. The event on Wednesday also saw Oonagh McMahon getting a New PB at the 10k event and so early in the season ,so more great times to come. Club Chairperson Eugene Mc Crink helped out the event by taking on the role as 60 min Pacer and guiding fellow runners home. Over all a great club involvement by Slieve Gullion Runners and all our members can be very proud of their times in both events on Wednesday evening.
10K RESULTS
Stephen Quinn 00:36:19
Ronan Halpenny 00:42:14
Cathal O'Brien 00:42:24
Oonagh McMahon 00:45:35 New PB
Joe Winters 00:45:48
Lawrence Malone 00:47:32
Catherine Brito 00:48:07
Ciaran Mc Sherry 00:49:08
Michelle O Neil 00:49:12
Kevin Mc Sherry 00:49:26
Sarah Doran 00:52:06
Ciarán Savage 00:52:52
Caroline Martin 00:53:14
Nuala Higgins 00:53:58
Ciara Rice 00:54:58
Sinead Reel 00:59:56
Eugene McCrink 01:00:00 (60 mins Pacer for event )
Catherine Marmion 01:00:06
Siobhan Mc Guinness 01:00:19
Cathy Cunningham 01:05:30
Sharin Byrne 01:38:42
5K RESULTS
Shane Sands 01:04:40
PADDY 8TH IN GREAT IRISH RUN
Well done to Patrick Hamilton who got an 8th place finish at the Phoenix Park in Dublin on Sunday out of a field of 4,200 runners. This event also incorporated the AAI National 10k Championships for clubs. The club are very proud to have one of our runners associated with such a prestigious event ,Well done Paddy.
Results 00:31:32
HUGH TAKES ON PARIS
SGR Hugh Morgan after a great run at the Manchester Marathon last weekend ,Hugh wasn't finished as he took to the streets of Paris for yet another marathon on Sunday,not only has Hugh taken on two marathons in the space of a week ,but his times have been at fast pace and a credit to him. We never know which city Hugh will turn up with his Slieve Gullion Runners vest on as he is a very active runner in all marathons all over the world. Hugh who also has a World Marathon Major 6 medal has inspired many club members and we look forward to more adventures from Hugh.
Paris Marathon Result 03:25:27
ROBBIE'S FIRST EVENT AS AN SGR
A big welcome and well done to our new SGR member Robbie Marsh who had his first event as an SGR in Castlewellan by taking on the first run in the Hill and Dale series on Thursday evening. Robbie came away with a great time of 00:44:42 and this after his first event back after a prolonged ankle injury and after all that he deserves that Guinness. well done also to Robbie's wife Evelyn who is a Newry City Runner and who took on her first Hill and Dale in great a time of 00:58:16. We look forward to reporting on more of Robbie's races in the coming months and great to have you on board.
CIARAN RUNS AT 3/4 MARATHON
Well done to SGR Ciaran McSherry who was the clubs sole runner at the Craigavon Lakes 3 Quarter Marathon on Sunday. Ciaran proudly represented the club at this event with a great time of 03:07:35 and kicks off his season in great form after a great run also in the Dundalk 10k in midweek .
NEW SGR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE SIGN UP QUICK
Please sign up as soon as you can folks, See any committee member to sign up and membership forms also available at Martin Hardware Crossmaglen. New prices for membership will be new members £35 inc club vest , renewing membership £25. Only paid members will be Affiliated with Athletics NI and insured.
HILL REPEATS A GREAT SUCCESS
The hill repeats that took place over the last eight weeks have been a huge success. The well supported training sessions, saw large numbers of club members tackle the 1-mile hill repeats up and down the Dublin Road every Thursday evening. Many club members have saw the benefits
of this training runs with their race over the weeks and we hope to bring them back soon. The club would like to thank Eamon Murphy for his time and efforts with bringing this session for all his fellow club members to use and we hope to see many more.
NEW LOCATION FOR SGR MONDAY CLUB RUN
The new location for the clubs Monday evening run is now from Slieve Gullion Park for a 6.45pm start time .Meeting point will be at Slieve Gullion car park .The best way to meet and train with fellow club members and share advise and have a bit of craic.
SGR BELFAST CITY MARATHON BUS OPEN TO ALL CLUBS ONLY 12 PLACES LEFT
Sunday 5th May 2019. Please PM Slieve Gullion Runners to book your place or contact Eamon Murphy. This year the bus will be £10.00 per head and open to all running clubs and supporters . Leaving Mulkerns Eurospar @7am Sharp.Arriving at Stormont approx 8am , Marathon start 9am and Leaving Ormeau Park approx 3pm .SGR members, family, friends and supporters welcome.Only 12 places left as of going to press.
BUS NOW FULL FOR WOMEN'S MINI MARATHON BUS
The bus to the Women's mini Marathon in Dublin is now fully booked up,if there are any cancellations before the event, we will make them place's available ..
Well done to Club member Tina Crawley for once again taking this bus on and taking another full bus load of runners ,walkers and supporters to Dublin.
NEW CLUB EVENTS GUIDE
We have updated our events guide with many racing events over the next few months .Please check our facebook to keep tabs on the many events involving all categories .
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Seniors Hurling League
Craobh Rua 0-7 Keady 2-21
Céide Lamh Dhearg (Keady) visited Craobh Rua on Tuesday evening and proved to strong for the home side. However it was a determined and committed display from Craobh Rua and the experience will stand the players in good stead.
Minors Fall To Cuchulainns
Following on from a very close match with Iveagh O Rahillys two weeks ago Craobh Rua minor League Team hosted Armagh neighbours Cuchullains in the Down League this week.
It was a good game with both sides displaying fine skills. The Armagh men had a little more craft and were deserving winners.
U13 Táin Óg League
Our u13 Táin Óg Team will travel to Knockbridge this Monday (15th April) evening
Training continues on Monday nights at club 6:30-7:30pm for U12.5s (Primary 7 and 1st years)
Street Collection
Craobh Rua held our fund raising Street Collection In Camloch Village on Saturday the 13th Of April. Míle buíochas to all who helped out on the day.
We deeply appreciate the support of all who donated to our Club. All monies raised go to ensuring the sustainability of Craobh Rua and the continued development of hurling and the values associated with our Association.
Fixtures
Monday 8th April
Under 13 League
Knockbridge (Louth) v Craobh Rua
Wednesday 19th April
Minor Hurling League
Craobh Rua v Kilclief (Down)
Underage Activities
Please Note There are no Coaching activities on Easter Monday 22nd April. We hope all our young hurlers have a Happy Easter / Beannachtaí na Cásca
Blitz Dates
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
The first all County U8/U10 Blitz will take place in Killeavy on Sunday 28th April.
Club shop will be open in club from Monday onwards with deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday from now on.
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.
Dates For Diary
Cúl Camp – confirmed week of 22nd July
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 2nd June. The first all County U8/U10 Blitz will take place in Killeavy on Sunday 28th April.
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th September.
Beannachtaí na Cásca
We wish everyone involved with Craobh Rua a very Happy Easter
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This week, Newry AC athletes took on road races in Dundalk and Banbridge as well as the opening race of the Hill and Dales Series in Castlewellan and a Championship Race Route Recce in Wicklow. A total of 3 Juniors and 11 Seniors were in action. The ladies of the club again taking lead for the club in race success.
DkIT 10k, DUNDALK
On Wednesday evening, Jonny Gregg travelled to Dundalk to take part in the DkIT 10k Road Race. This is a popular race for the Dundalk area and draws in a large crowd of runners of all levels. The fast paced race started and ended at the Dundalk IT Sports Facility and took the runners through the town of Dundalk. Weather conditions were cold but dry giving perfect race conditions for the 735 competitors.
Jonny ran a consistent race coming over the line in 23rd overall placing, 2nd MV50 and in a time of 37:23.
HILL & DALES SERIES RACE 1, CASTLEWELLAN FOREST PARK
This much anticipated race took place on a cold but dry evening on Thursday evening. 12 Newry AC athletes joined a race field of 324 in this popular series opener. Race and ground conditions were perfect. This was a 4.7 mile route with 1,080 feet of ascent. The start line was at the base of the hill at the castle and on the whistle just over 300 athletes stampeded up the hill towards the castle to take on the trails and challenging climbs that Slievenaslat welcomed them with. The race had technical descents and incorporated single mountain bike trails which packed the middle and rear runners tightly together at times causing some interesting passing manoeuvres. The race followed around the challenging climbs of Slievenaslat and many positions were gained or lost on the final mile run of the flatter lower paths by the lake with a fighting painful sprint by many athletes through the gate up the hill to the base of the castle for the finish.
At the front of the field, Esther Dickson was on a mission to maintain her Hill and Dales Crown. She lead strongly from the start, working well on the technical descents and powering along the ascents. Esther finished 1st female, 19th overall and 10 places ahead of the next competitive female, Karen Wilton. A good start to the 2019 series. Rory Mulvaney who has had a strong start to the mountain running season, was first in for the Newry AC team with 16th placing and in a time of 34:39. Maurice Harte followed in seconds after in 17th place and in a time of 34:50. Those who also impressed within their categories where Warren Cartmill coming in with a 3rd in the MV45, Ciara Coffey in her debut Hill and Dales was well pleased in picking up 1st in her FV40 category and also a debut category win was made for Meadow McCauley as 1st Female Junior. Next weeks Race 2 is in Tollymore Forest Park, of which has a distance of 5.5 miles with a 900ft ascent.
Full results for all the Newry AC athletes who all had impressive runs are as follows:
Rory Mulvaney, 16th, 34:39
Maurice Harte, 17th, 34:50
Esther Dickson, 19th, 1st Female, 35:02
Aidan Murray, 21st, 35:10
Warren Cartmill, 35th, 3rd MV45, 37:07
Ciara Coffey, 71st, 1st FV40, 39:44
Sarah Quinn, 98th, 41:18
Meadow McCauley, 117th, 1st Female Junior, 42:41
Sarah Jane Beattie, 137th, 43:39
David Burns, 204th, 48:07
David Hughes, 235th, 50:10
Joanne McCauley, 242nd, 50:31
SEAPATRICK 5K, BANBRIDGE
On Sunday morning, 2 Newry AC athletes took park in the annual Seapatrick 5k Road Race just outside Banbridge. The weather conditions were dry but with an cold wind blowing but this did not deter the 120 keen 5k participants. Sarah Jane Beattie after racing a debut in the Hill & Dales on Thursday night was still able to maintain a steady and strong performance to finish 4th overall in a time of 20:30 and lift the 1st female prize. Club Junior, Eve Welsh, had a brilliant run and finished 9th overall in a time of 23:01, 2nd overall female and lifted the 1st Female Junior prize. Well done Sarah Jane and Eve.
NIMRA JUNIOR RECCE, DJOUCE, WICKLOW
Meadow McCauley travelled with the NIMRA Junior Squad to Powerscourt in Wicklow on Sunday morning. This was to take part in a recce of the Qualifier route for the 2019 IMRA U20 European Championships Trial Race which takes place on the 27th April. This route is in the beautiful mountains of Wicklow, working its way through Crone Wood by the Wicklow Way, crossing the water gates of the Dargle River before taking on Djouce Mountain.
The distance was 5.531km with 1,610 ft of ascent and 320ft of descent with technical ground to cover. The weather was perfect for the recce with dry and sunny conditions but the wind chill was bitter with a strong wind in the open mountain sections. The ascents were challenging with technical descent towards the river before another long climb again towards Djouce. This was a productive training recce of which gave the young athletes the route knowledge and a target plan to assist them in meeting the tough trial qualifying times.
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It was a dream debut weekend for Warrenpoint’s JB Farrell as he claimed pole position and the race win in his class at the Irish Formula Vee season opener at Kirkistown.
It was expected that the conversion of a dominant qualifying session, where he was over 0.75 secs clear of his nearest challenger, to victory in the race would be a routine equation. However it proved anything but when a first lap spin left him in last position and more than ten seconds off the front runners.
“The first lap wasn’t ideal to say the least,” explained Farrell. “I had a decent start off the line, but braked for turn two just a couple of metres too late, as did the car alongside me, and it was enough to send us both onto the dirt and put me into a spin.”
At that moment it looked as if all was lost, with the Flowdaq Cicoda Racing driver only making fractional inroads into the large gap initially. However, once he settled into his groove, that gap closed rapidly as he carved his way back up the order and into third place with seven laps remaining. For many, a recovery drive from last to the podium would have represented a very solid start to the year, but with the bit between his teeth JB wasn’t content to settle.
Third place became second after a spin from Donegal’s Jordan Kelly – son of three-time champion Brian Kelly – which nearly collected Farrell, with the Warrenpoint racer narrowly avoiding a 105mph collision by taking to the grass yet managing to retain control.
“It was a hairy moment with Jordan,” JB admitted after the race. “His car ran just a fraction wide and slid back across the track into my path. There was nowhere left to go and although you don’t want to be launching over the grass at that speed, it was the only option and I just had to hope for the best.”
The excursion cost time to leader Philip Sheane, the latest challenger from the famous Sheane racing dynasty in Wicklow, but JB soon hunted him down and dramatically outbraked him into the turn eight hairpin to snatch the lead with just two laps remaining. Sheane tried gamely to fight back, but JB was able to withstand the pressure and take an exhilarating maiden victory. It was a stirring comeback that pleased Ron Healy, Team Principal of Flowdaq Cicoda Racing, who says he cannot wait for the next round at Mondello Park.
“After the first-lap incident, JB could have responded in one of two ways – drive angry or give up. When a driver is driving angry, that can also go two ways – pure focus or pure danger. In this race, we learnt a lot about JB as a driver.” He added, “Driving with determination and focus is the perfect combination. Couple that with a little bit of luck and a fair chunk of instinct, as was the case when JB went off-roading to avoid Kelly, and the weekend became a perfect induction into Formula Vee for him, as well as a perfect debut for him and for Cicoda Racing.”
Farrell enjoyed another adrenaline-charged battle later in the day as he drove to an excellent sixth place in the overall National Championship race, holding off experienced racer David O’Loughlin in a tense wheel-to-wheel race where the pair were never more than a second apart. Having qualified just 1.5 secs off pole sitter and 2018 champion Anthony Cross, the conversion into a strong points-scoring finish capped off a near-perfect debut weekend for JB.
“This weekend was all about learning, becoming more comfortable in the car and trying to produce a solid finish across both races,” said Farrell. “To win in my own class and then finish in the top six overall is a great start and far more than we could have dreamt of, given it was the first ever race weekend for both me and the team. But we can’t get carried away because it is a long season and there is plenty more for us to work on and develop.”
Plenty to work on perhaps, but plenty of positives also as the championship swiftly rolls on to Round 2 at Mondello Park on Sunday 14 April.
Sponsorship packages for driver or car are available for the 2019 season. For more details, contact JB Farrell on 07840 240239 or racing@cicoda.ie
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Mark Murnin hosted a Civic Reception in honour of Clonduff Camogie Team who won the All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship title for 2019. The event was held in the Canal Court Hotel in Newry on Friday 5 April.
Speaking at the event Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Mark Murnin said, “I am truly delighted and honored to host this Civic Reception to recognize the amazing achievement of this team and their management on winning their first All-Ireland Camogie Title in the hallowed ground of Croke Park, Dublin on Sunday 3 March. Winning an All-Ireland title is the stuff that dreams are made of and through the various media channels I was able to witness the explosion of joy when the final whistle blew on that historic day.”
He continued: “I have read interviews given by members of the Team where they describe looking up into the stands towards their supporters to see men, women and children in tears of joy – these same supporters who are often described as the sixteenth player in recognition of the motivation they bring to the Team.”
The County Down side Clonduff edged out Gailltir by 0-10 to 0-09 to win the All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Club Championship title at Croke Park. It was a first All-Ireland success for the club as they saw off the challenge of their Waterford opponents.
Winning the All-Ireland is an ever-lasting tribute to the hard work and commitment of those who established the Clonduff Camogie Team Club over 50 years ago. Over the years many players have joined this Camogie family to be nurtured in our national sport and become role models of the future. The Chairman concluded the event by presenting each team member with an a specially engraved trophy to commemorate and acknowledge their coveted All-Ireland title win.
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WET NIGHT FOR QUEENS 5K / 3K BUT SGR SHINE
Six SGR braved the cold and rain on Wednesday evening in Belfast to take on the Deep RiverRock Queen’s 5k /3K ‘Race Round the River’. The first race of the night seen the 3K event with the Muckian family of Father Brian and sons Joshua and James rip up the course with excellent times on a wet night and coast home.This was followed by Paddy Hamilton ,Colm Murphy and Lawrence Malone who took on the 5k race ,Paddy came home with a great 6th place finish and all the lads finished with outstanding times in Belfast . A great night for the club over all and what a future we have to look forward to with the Muckian boys in our club .just inspiring .
5K RESULTS
Paddy Hamilton 00:15:07 (6th Place)
Colm Murphy 00:19:11
Lawrence Malone 00:22:09
3K RESULTS
Brian Muckian 00:11:49
Joshua Muckian 00:11:58
James Muckian 00:13:39
SGR OUT IN FORCE IN DUNDALK
Saturday saw a large SGR team take to the Dundalk's roads for the very popular North East Runners Patsy Kelly 5k. This year once again the SGR team did not disappoint with great times and doing the club proud.Well done to our good friends at North East Runners on another outstanding event.
Peter Rogers 00:16:43
Ronan Halpenny 00:19:29
Cathal O'Brien 00:20:35
Lawrence Malone 00:21:45
Ciara Conway 00:22:42
Nuala Higgins 00:25:52
Aislin Callaghan 00:42:09
Sharin Byrne 00:46:17
TERRY'S NEW PB AT OMAGH
Well done to SGR Terry Mulkerns and Erin Larkin at the Omagh Half Marathon on Saturday. This turned out to be a great event for both runners coming home with great times and Terry setting a NEW PB for the Half Marathon.
Terry Mulkerns 01.47.31 (New PB)
Erin Larkin 02:15:45
FLYING THE SGR COLOURS PROUDLY IN CRAIGAVON
Well done to Father and son team of Stephen and Keelan McCabe at the Almac 10k in Craigavon on Saturday an event held for the Southern Area Hospice, both Stephen and Keelan came away with excellent times and proudly represented the club colours at this great event . Thank you to Denise McCabe for the photo and times .
Keelan McCabe 48:53
Stephen McCabe 56:56
ONLY ONE GREAT TEAM IN MANCHESTER THIS WEEKEND
Forget about Man City and Utd there was only one team in Manchester over the weekend teamSGR . Slieve Gullion Runners Hugh Morgan and Kevin McSherry took to the streets of the city for the Manchester Marathon which is the second largest marathon only to London, they both did the club proud. Both men battled hard and came across the line in great times with Hugh just seven mins off a 3 hour marathon and coming in 21st place in the MV55 section. Well done to them both .
Hugh Morgan 03:07:28
Kevin Mc Sherry 04:49:38
NEW SGR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE SIGN UP QUICK
Can we please ask all new and club members renewing their membership to do this as soon as possible. Please see any committee member to sign up and membership forms are also available at Martin Hardware in Crossmaglen.
LAST HILL REPEAT IN PROGRAMME
The last hill repeat takes place this Thursday 11th April from 6.30-7.30pm. 1-mile hill repeats. Start: top of Dublin rd (Cloughue Chapel) This is a 1 hr session to do at your pace. Please allow time for potential traffic and finding a parking space. We would like to start on time and leave together. Please wear reflective gear
SGR MONDAY CLUB RUN
SGR have a club run every Monday evening meeting at Pairc Elser from 6.45pm .please wear reflective gear and headlights
SGR BELFAST CITY MARATHON BUS OPEN TO ALL CLUBS ........
Sunday 5th May 2019. Please PM Slieve Gullion Runners to book your place or contact Eamon Murphy. This year the bus will be £10.00 per head and open to all running clubs . Leaving Mulkerns Eurospar @7am Sharp.Arriving at Stormont approx 8am , Marathon start 9am and Leaving Ormeau Park approx 3pm .SGR members, family, friends and supporters welcome.
LAST 10 SPOTS FOR MINI MARATHON BUS
SGR club member Tina Crawley will be once again running a bus to the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon in Dublin on Sunday 2nd June. This is open to SGR members as well as non-members. There will be a 49 seater so please contact us at SGR Facebook page via PM or contact Tina at her page. Limited spaces left please be quick.
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Seniors Hurling League
Our seniors league game against neighbours Killeavy ended in a draw, the score being 0-13 apiece. It was a game that both sides had the chance to win, Killeavy starting off well and leading by a 10pts to 4 at half time. The second half saw a determined effort from Craobh Rua which saw them peg back their opposition. Craobh Rua has chances to win the game and take both points in their league opener but in the end had to settle for a draw.
This Tuesday the 9th Of April Craobh Rua seniors will host Céide Lamh Dhearg (Keady) in the league.
U13 Táin Óg League
Craobh Rua U13 team played their first game in this years Táin Óg hurling league against Castleblayney. Our younghurlerd played really well in what was their first game together as a team. The Castleblayney side also showed good hurling skills.
Training continues on Monday nights at club 6:30-7:30pm for U12.5s (Primary 7 and 1st years)
Street Collection
Craobh Rua will hold a fund raising Street Collection In Camloch Village this Saturday the 13th Of April. We deeply appreciate the support of all who donate to our Club. All monies raised go to ensuring the sustainability of Craobh Rua and the continued development of hurling and the values associated with our Association. Please support our Fundraising efforts.
Fixtures
Senior Hurling
Tuesday 9th April
Craobh Rua v Keady
Thursday 11th April
Team Training
Wednesday 10th April
U16.5 Armagh Hurling League
Craobh Rua V Cu Chullains
Throw in 7pm
Friday 12th April
U18.5 Armagh Hurling League
Craobh Rua v Cu Chullains
Throw in 7pm
Monday 15th April
U15 Táin Óg
Craobh Rua v Naomh Monnine
Underage Activities
All underage training on Monday night is now moving to Craobh Rua on Monday night 6:30 to 7:30pm. Coaches will inform their players and parents of any changes etc.
Club shop will be open in club from Monday onwards with deals on hurls, helmets, grips and sliotars. This will be available every Monday from now on.
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.
Comhbhrón
All involved with Craobh Rua extend our deepest sympathies to the family & friends of recently deceased John O Callaghan.
John was the father of our esteemed Committee member Paul.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Ádh Mór
Good luck to neighbours Carrickcruppen Ballad Group who participate in the All Ireland Senior Scór Final this weekend.
Dates For Diary
Cúl Camp – confirmed week of 22nd July
Under 8 & Under 10 County Blitz
Craobh Rua will host an all County Under 8 & Under 10 Hurling Blitz on Sunday 2nd June. The first all County U8/U10 Blitz will take place in Killeavy on Sunday 28th April.
Hooley Around Cooley Cycle
The date for this annual Cycle has been confirmed as Sunday the 29th September.
Míle Buíochas
Many thanks to all from our Club who attended the recent First Aid & Defibrillator Training in Bessbrook Community Centre. We also appreciate the efforts of those involved in organising this Training Course.
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U14 Boys – U14 Féile Shield Champions
Our U14 boy’s amalgamation of Patrick Rankins were crowned Féile Shield Champions on Saturday afternoon as they overcame Loughgilly Gaels in titanic struggle in Crossmaglen on a score-line of 4 - 7 to 2 - 10.
Loughgilly Gaels made the better start to the game and were 1 – 1 to no score up after ten minutes before the Rankin’s registered their first point of the game. They had several opportunities to go in front but a combination of some great saves from the Loughgilly keeper and wayward shooting saw them fail to add to their solitary point and minutes later Loughgilly Gaels raised their second green flag to lead by six. They tagged on a further point but a late first-half goal from the Rankin’s saw them trail by just four at the break, 2 – 2 to 1 – 1.
The sides swapped points in the opening exchanges of the second period to keep four between them but the Rankins reduced the deficit to just one with a well taken penalty. This score lifted the team and they fired over three points in row to lead by two before a Loughgilly point left just the minimum between the sides. Patrick Rankins were then awarded their second penalty of the game and it too duly was dispatched to give them a four-point advantage but Loughgilly Gaels were by no means finished and they dug deep to register the next five points to lead by one. The game was end to end now and a sixth point for Patrick Rankins saw the teams tied going into the final stages and with both sides going all out for the win the Rankins struck the fourth goal to nudge them three ahead. They followed this up with a well taken point to give them a four-point advantage however Loughgilly Gaels went all out in the closing stages to get back on terms but they only had another point to show for their efforts and it was Patrick Rankins who ran out winners by three, 4 – 7 to 2 – 10.
Great credit must go to both teams for serving up a brilliant game of football but it is the Patrick Rankins who will now head to Sligo later in the year to participate in the All-Ireland Féile.
The club would like to congratulate all the players, their managers and their mentors on a fantastic achievement.
Senior Men
A disappointing performance from our senior men saw them fall to heavy defeat away to Clan na Gael on Sunday, 5 – 13 to 2 – 9.
The Shane’s began the game brightly with Matthew Girvan opening the scoring with a well taken point, with Clan na Gael replying soon after. A Ryan Quinn point put the Shane’s ahead again but three points in row from the home side nudged them ahead by two before a pointed free from Paul O’Rourke left just the minimum between the sides. Clan na Gael then netted their first goal of the game and they almost had another minutes later but Shane’s keeper Conor McKeown made an excellent point blank safe. A point from a placed ball put the Clan’s five in front but a penalty from Connaire Mackin after Paul O’Rourke was fouled left just two between them, and late first-half point courtesy of Ryan Quinn left just one in it at the break, 1 – 5 to 1 – 4.
The home side made the best possible start to the second period netting a goal in the opening minute and followed it up with two quick-fire points. They led by six at this stage but Connaire Mackin’s second goal of the game brought the Camlough side back to within three. The sides then swapped two points apiece with Paul O’Rourke and Greg McCabe getting the Shane’s scores before Matthew Girvan made it a two-point game with just over fifteen minutes left on the clock. However, this was as good as it got for the Shane’s as Clan na Gael popped over two points on the trot before scoring two penalties in as many minutes to all but seal the win. Paul O’Rourke and Kristian Magill registered late points for the Shane’s but the home side tagged on a further 1 – 2 to leave them winners on a score-line of 5 – 13 to 2 – 9.
The lads return to action next Sunday with a home game against Mullaghbawn and will undoubtedly need to lift their performance if they want the win.
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies were back in league action on Saturday evening with a home game against a weakened Lisummon side. The Shane’s recorded a comprehensive win having hit the front early on and they went on to totally dominate proceedings to run out comfortable winners. All the Shane’s players got a run out on the night with Dearbhla Byrne, Dearbhla Carragher and Chloe Monaghan all making their senior debuts. Training continues this Tuesday and Thursday night ay 7.00pm.
U14 Girls
Our U14 girls have their first league game of the season at home to Crossmaglen on Thursday and they warmed up for by putting on a very impressive display of football during last Tuesday evening when they defeated Carrickcruppen in a challenge game.
U12 Girls
Our U12 girls recorded their second league win of this season on Sunday with a deserved victory of Carrickcruppen. They return to action next Sunday with a home game against Silverbridge.
U8s
Training for our U8s has now moved outdoors from 6.30pm – 7.30pm on Friday evening at the field.
U6s
Our U6s have also moved on Friday evening from 6.30pm – 7.30pm at the field.
Senior Ladies – China 2019
Final preparations for our Senior Ladies visit to China are now well underway. In conjunction with Confucius Institute, who are based in Ulster University in Jordanstown, the girls will spend two weeks over the Easter period taking part in jam-packed cultural visit to China. The girls fly to Beijing on Saturday 13th April before travelling on to Shanghai. In Shanghai they will take in many of the sights, including the Shanghai Museum, the Bund District, ship cruising on the Huangpu River, the Shanghai Wild Animal Park before playing a challenge game against the local Shanghai GAA team.
The girls will then travel on the world-famous Bullet Train from Shanghai to Wuhan. They will spend two days in Wuhan when they will get the opportunity to visit the Yellow Crane Tower tourist attraction and spend some time shopping.
Huangshi is the next stop on their trip where they will spend time visiting Xiando Lake before being formally welcomed to the Hubei Normal University. During their four day stay at the Tonino Lamborghini Hotel in Huangshi the girls will visit the Hubei University to participate in several comprehensive Chinese classes and get to experience some ancient Chinese cultural activities. They will also spend some time site sightseeing and getting in some more retail therapy.
This is the second time in as many years that our Senior Ladies have had the opportunity to visit China courtesy of Confucius Institute and, if the last trip is anything to go by they will have a brilliant time this time around also.
The club would like to thank Yan, Michael and the rest of their colleagues at Confucius Institute for not only providing the girls with this tremendous opportunity but also for their continued and generous support of Ladies football at Shane O’Neill’s.
Yan, Michael and their colleague Judy visited the club during the week to provide the girls with the final run down of their itinerary, to answer any questions they or their parents had ahead of the trip and to encourage them to embrace the Chinese culture and all it entails during their latest adventure. They also presented the girls with new half-zips to commemorate their 2019 visit to China.
Well Done
Well done to Niamh Muckian and Kristen McKee who both play at half-time during the Armagh Senior Ladies game against Wexford on Sunday.
Best Wishes
Best wishes to our young U12 footballer Conor Devlin who fractured his arm on Monday during a game against Silverbridge. Get well soon Conor and we hope to see you back in a Shane’s jersey soon.
Club Membership for 2019
The membership rates for 2019 have been set as follows:
Full Adult membership: £50.00Juvenile membership: (U8’s – Minors): £30.00Family Membership (2 Adults & Children U16): £100.00Students & OAP’s: £40.00Cairde Members: £25.00U6’s: £10.00
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
Kit Bags for Sale
The club still have a number of kit bags for sale at a price of £15.00 each (usually £25.00 each). They can be purchased in the club on Monday from 8.30pm on a first come, first served basis.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 13, 14, 24 & 31. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The lotto jackpot is slowly but surely creeping up and now stands at £3,400.
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