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Underage Fixtures
Under 14 Feile Round 1
Home match This Week
Craobh Rua v Cu Chullains (Match Details notified through usual Club procedures)
Under 16 Down Hurling League - Sunday 3rd March v Padraig Mac Raing in Warrenpoint 2pm
Under 11 Blitz
Underage hurlers participated in the Under 11 Blitz at the Dundalk Institute Of Technology (DKIT) on Sunday last. Two teams represented our Club and they played against teams from Down Monaghan Cavan and Louth It was a great mornings hurling.
Míle buíochas to all who helped with ensuring our young hurlers had an enjoyable and sporting mornings games.
Cumann na mBunscoil
Comhghairdeas to all involved in the recent Cumann na mBunscoil half time games at the Athletic Grounds. Seven young hurlers from our local primary schools were amongst those selected to play at half time in the Armagh Vs Roscommon National Hurling League match in the Athletic Grounds.
Jack Doherty & Conor Murphy from St Malachy’s Camlough. Shea Loughran & Tom McGinn from St Joseph’s Bessbrook, and Oran Campbell, Sé Cunningham and Eoin McEldowney from St Peter’s Coughreagh. All young hurlers played exceedingly well.
Underage Coaching
Training for Under 14 and 16s has resumed on Thursday nights in St Pauls Highschool from 6:30 to 8pm. All information will be conveyed through management. 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.
Our Underage Coaching Schedule Arrangements are as follows
Monday night in St. Paul’s High School Green Road Bessbrook for all primary school ages Primary 1 - 7.
6:30-7:30pm
Rua Ógs (Primary 1 & 2) - In Assembly Hall
Under 8 1/2 - (Primary 3 & 4) in Gymnasium Hall
Under 10 1/2 - (Primary 5 & 6) in Sports Hall
Under 11 1/2 (Primary 7) in Sports Hall
Teams will also be notified through text lists and parents / guardians are asked to also keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter accounts for further details.
Current Underage Coaches & Coordinators
U6 Orla McCaul & Majella Bradley
U8 John Kelly & James McCartan U10 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U14 Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U18 Paul Cunningham
U18: Training Thursday night, meeting at club 8-15.
Senior Hurling
Colm Geary Cup
Knockbridge (Louth ) 3-6 Craobh Rua 4-8
Craobh Rua travelled to Darver to face Louth club Knockbridge in their first round game of the Colm Geary Cup. It was a good exercise for both teams and the Craobh Rua team will be delighted with the hard fought win.
Our senior team travelled to Darver County Louth on Sunday past where they faced Knockbridge in their first game of the season
Senior Training this coming Tuesday night 8:15pm & Thursday night 8:15pm at the clubhouse.
For noting: The Armagh Hurling Championship dates Semi Finals : Last Week in July and Championship Final: 2nd Weekend in August.
Helmet Recycling Scheme
Our club has commenced a a Hurling Helmet Restoration & Recycling Scheme. We would ask anyone with hurling or Camogie helmet that they no longer use to leave them at our Clubrooms on any Tuesday or Thursday evenings. The scheme under the guidance of Paul Cunningham hopes to restore helmets to a safe and appropriate standard so that they can be reused. It is a worthy scheme and we urge all to support it.
Combhrónna
All involved with Craobh Rua Hurling Club Camloch extend their deepest sympathies to the families of recently deceased Ann Murphy (née McCone) and Sean Finnegan.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam
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.
Armagh GAA club draw 2019
The club draw tickets are now available. 4 monthly draws, over 100 prizes, total prize fund over £90,000. First draw march 2019. Price £100 .Any member who wishes to purchase a ticket should contact a Committee member. £80 of every ticket sold (after minimum sales target reached) goes directly to the Club.
Support Your Club, Support Your County.
Pupils and staff from St Pauls High School Bessbrook were in Kenya and Romania recently participating in their Schools International Projects.
Club member Ryan Shortt was in Kenya whilst our club members Conall Burns and Clodagh Elshaw were in Romania. By all accounts it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Our Craobh Rua Members even got the chance to encourage the locals in both Romania and Kenya to play some hurling.
Well done all involved.
Fund Raising Quiz
The family & friends of the late Seán Burns have organised a Fund Raising Table Quiz in The Yellow Heifer Camloch on Wednesday 13th March.
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NIA Live Indoor Senior Open - Abbotstown
Tuesday evening saw Meadow and Joanne McCauley compete at the NIA Live Indoor Senior Open in Abbottstown, Dublin.
Meadow had a good 800m race with a time of 2:29:85 and 2nd placing. A good practice session for the NI/ULSTER INDOORS being held on the Sunday.
Joanne McCauley had a great start off the blocks in her 60m heat taking 2nd place in a PB time of 9:06.
Next event for Joanne was the high jump which she used as a practice session clearing 1:30.
Last event, late in the evening was the 400m for Joanne. She again had a quick block start giving her a 4th place and a deserved PB of 69:62.
Saturday Mountain Training
Saturday early morning training saw members of the Senior Squad meeting up in Kilbroney for a 23 mile route. They headed out by the Mourne Way, up through Spelga before returning back to Rostrevor. It was a tough but good run with a well deserved breakfast as a reward.
BORN2RUN series finale - Castlewellan 5k
Sarah Jane Beattie took part in the Born2Run Series Finale in Castlewellan Forest Park on Saturday morning.
The numbers for this finale race were big for both the 5k and 10k. The 5k that Sarah Jane was racing in had 234 participants!
On a mild morning, Sarah Jane was in great running form starting off hard and fast from the start gun. Sarah Jane’s determination helped her complete the course with a fantastic time of 21:42, 18th overall and 5th Female. This was a course PB for the Newry athlete which was a great finish to the series of which she has had a few podium placings.
ParkRun Armagh
Meadow and Joanne took part in Armagh Parkrun as their Saturday morning training session.
Meadow finished this challenging Parkrun as 2nd Female and cruised over the line with a new course PB of 22:02.
This was a big milestone run for Joanne as it was her 100th Parkrun. This milestone is one always celebrated by the Parkrun community. Joanne completed the course in 24:54 and was placed 6th Female. She can now wear her ‘100’ T-Shirt with pride.
NI/Ulster Indoor Juvenile Championships, Abbotstown
Meadow brought home a NI/ULSTER Bronze Medal after a successful run in the U17s Indoor 800m at Abbottstown on Sunday.
The race had a fast pace set by the lead runner and Meadow used this to work her way up the pack to 3rd place by the 300m mark and sustained this position for the finish line. The hard pace set, allowed Meadow to lift a race PB of 2:27:99.
Lifting bronze means Meadow has now qualified for the Irish Nationals to be held at Athlone in late March.
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Podium finish for Joshua
Well done to young SGR Joshua Muckian, who won the junior category in the Fitzers 5k Fun Run at Dundalk on Saturday. Joshua has taken part in the event over the years and now has finished on the podium in a great time of 00:21:23 and looks like our club and sport have a star for the future after another outstanding run, we all at the club are so proud of young Joshua. Saturday also saw father Brian Muckian take part, with Joshua just coming in across the line in front of his Dad who had a time of 00:21:59 and a proud day for the family. Well done to SGR Ruth Kilkenny who kicked off her running season in great form with a very strong time of 00:24:55.
Eamon does the double in Ballina on same day
SGR Eamon Murphy completed two marathons in Ballina in Co. Mayo on Saturday, Starting the first marathon at 7 am and then going to the starting line on the same day for the 2nd at 3 pm. Eamons total miles ran on the day was 52.4 miles and total running time 8hrs 17 mins. This is a great test of a runner not just to take on one marathon but to be at the start for the second on the same day shows how strong Eamon is and that his hard training is paying off and finishing strong in both marathons.
1st Marathon 04:06:12
2nd Marathon 04:11:07
Erin takes on Castlewellan 10k
Well done to SGR Erin Larkin who proudly represented the club at the Born 2 Run Run Forest Run 10K in Castlewellan on Saturday on the last run in this series of 2019. Erin finished strongly in a large field of runners in a great time of 01:06:12
8 Weeks Hill Repeats Programme
The second hill repeat takes place this Thursday 28th February from 6.30-7.30pm. 1-mile hill repeats. Start: Bottom of Dublin rd (Dromalane Chapel) Turn: 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.
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 Womens Dublin 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.
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Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club Notes
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.
Important Information For Coaches
Please see below a list of Safeguarding and Foundation Courses taking place over the next few weeks.
Registration for the Safeguarding is done on the night of the course and pre-enrolment is not required.
Certs for this will be issued on the night. The cost is £10 per coach.
Registration for the Foundation Courses must be done prior to the course.
In order to do this you need to register on gaa.learning.ie and then go into the particular course you are attending and enrol.
Certs will then be issued for the Foundation direct to the email address you use for your initial registration. The cost is £15 per coach.
Safeguarding Workshops
Sunday 17th February in St Peters GAC Lurgan at 10am
Monday 25th February in St Patricks GAC Cullyhanna at 7pm
Tuesday 26th February in St Patricks GAC Cullyhanna at 7pm
Wednesday 27th February in Belleek GAC at 7pm
Friday 1st March in Whitecross GAC at 7pm
Friday 8th March in Dromintee GAC at 7pm
Friday 15th March in Keady GAC at 7pm
Foundation Awards (with direct link to course after you have registered on the gaa.learning.ie portal)
Saturday 2nd March in St Peters GAC Lurgan at 9.30am
GAA0UF1228 - St Peter's
https://learning.gaa.ie/lms/course/view.php?id=6264
Saturday 2nd March in Whitecross GAC at 9.30am
GAA0UF1232 - Whitecross
https://learning.gaa.ie/lms/course/view.php?id=6309
Saturday 9th March in Dromintee GAC at 9.30am
GAA0UF1233 - Dromintee
https://learning.gaa.ie/lms/course/view.php?id=6310
In relation to the Foundation and Safeguarding Courses please note:
Attendees only need to register onto the gaa.learning.ie portal for the Foundation part of the course.
Once they do this they can then enrol on the Foundation.
For the Safeguarding part of the course this is not required.
Nutrition Seminar
Thanks to all who attended the “Nutrition : Relationship to Sports Performance” Seminar.
All in attendance found it informative and thought provoking. Míle buíochas to all involved with organising and delivering the event.
Senior Hurling
Pre season training this coming Tuesday night 8:15pm & Thursday night 8:15pm at the clubhouse.
For noting: The Armagh Hurling Championship dates Semi Finals : Last Week in July and Championship Final: 2nd Weekend in August.
Underage
Under 9 Blitz
Some of our Underage hurlers participated in the Under 9 Blitz at the Dundalk Institute Of Technology (DKIT) on Sunday just past. It was a great mornings hurling. Our young hurlers participated in six games in total.
Míle buíochas to all who helped with ensuring our young hurlers had an enjoyable sporting mornings games.
Underage Coaching
Training for Under 14 and 16s has resumed on Thursday nights in St Pauls Highschool from 6:30 to 8pm. All information will be conveyed through management. 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.
Minors: Training Thursday night, meeting at club 8-15.
Our Underage Coaching Schedule Arrangements are as follows
Monday night in St. Paul’s High School Green Road Bessbrook for all primary school ages Primary 1 - 7.
6:30-7:30pm
Rua Ógs (Primary 1 & 2) - In Assembly Hall
Under 8 1/2 - (Primary 3 & 4) in Gymnasium Hall
Under 10 1/2 - (Primary 5 & 6) in Sports Hall
Under 11 1/2 (Primary 7) in Sports Hall
Teams will also be notified through text lists and parents / guardians are asked to also keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter accounts for further details.
Current Underage Coaches & Coordinators
U6 Orla McCaul & Majella Bradley
U8 John Kelly & James McCartan U10 Joe McEldowney & Sean Cunningham
U14 Fiachra Bradley & David O’Brien
U18 Paul Cunningham
Helmet Recycling Scheme
Our club has commenced a a Hurling Helmet Restoration & Recycling Scheme. We would ask anyone with hurling or Camogie helmet that they no longer use to leave them at our Clubrooms on any Tuesday or Thursday evenings. The scheme under the guidance of Paul Cunningham hopes to restore helmets to a safe and appropriate standard so that they can be reused. It is a worthy scheme and we urge all to support it.
Fixture: Under14 Feile Round 1
Home match on Sunday 3rd March
Craobh Rua v Cu Chullains
Important Date For Your 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.
Armagh GAA club draw 2019
The club draw tickets are now available. 4 monthly draws, over 100 prizes, total prize fund over £90,000. First draw march 2019. Price £100 .Any member who wishes to purchase a ticket should contact a Committee member. £80 of every ticket sold (after minimum sales target reached) goes directly to the Club.
Support Your Club, Support Your County.
Coiste / Committee Meeting
Next meeting Monday 18th February
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Minor Boys Training
Training for our minor boys starts on Monday night, 18th February. All players eligible to play minor football this year are asked to meet at the club at 6.30pm.
Underage Training Schedule
U16½ Boys: Sunday morning: 11.15am – 12.15pm at the field
U16½ Girls: Tuesday & Thursday night: 8.30pm – 9.30pm in EST28 gym and from next Sunday morning, 3rd February 11.30am – 12.45pm at the field
U14½ Boys: Sunday morning: 11.15am – 12.15pm at the field
U14½ Girls: Sunday morning: 10.30am – 11.30am at the field
U12½ Boys: Boxing training in Sacred Heart Boxing Club on Wednesday night: 700pm – 8.00pm and Saturday afternoon: 3.00pm – 4.00pm at the field
U12½ Girls: Wednesday night: 7.15pm – 8.15pm in Cloughreagh Community Centre
U10’s: Boxing training in Sacred Heart Boxing Club on Wednesday night: 700pm – 8.00pm and Saturday afternoon: 3.00pm – 4.00pm at the field
U8’s: Wednesday night: 7.30pm – 8.30pm in Bessbrook Community Centre
U6’s: Tuesday night: 6.00pm – 7.00pm in Bessbrook Community Centre
If anyone is willing to help out in a coaching, mentoring or supporting role with any of our underage teams please contact any of our committee members. We would greatly appreciate and welcome any help or assistance with any of our underage teams or any club activities.
Club Membership for 2019
The membership rates for 2019 have been set as follows:
Full Adult membership: £50.00
Juvenile membership: (U8’s – Minors): £30.00
Family Membership (2 Adults & Children U16): £100.00
Students & OAP’s: £40.00
Cairde Members: £25.00 U6’s: £10.00
The club will be holding a number of registration events over the coming weeks to give everyone an opportunity to register to become a member of the club. All membership must be paid before 31st March 2019.
Armagh GAA Club Draw
The very successful Armagh GAA Club draw is running again in 2019. The draw takes place over 4 months - March, April, May and June - with 16 prizes on offer each month. The first prize each month is a Renault Clio, right down to a 16th prize of £200.
Tickets are priced at £100 each with £80 from every ticket going directly to the club after we reach our minimum target of sales. They can be bought by paying the £100 up front or 4 monthly instalments of £25 per month.
Tickets can be purchased from any of our committee members and the more tickets we sell, the more money the club raises. We are encouraging all our club members, families and friends to purchase a ticket either individually or maybe as a group of 4 friends or family members clubbing together at £25 each.
It is brilliant opportunity to raise much needed funds for the club whilst also being in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes.
Anyone with any sold tickets is asked to bring them to the club on Monday night from 8.30pm onwards.
Referees Needed
Due to a shortage of referees for this coming season, all clubs must provide a referee for U14 games (please note they will not be refereeing home games). They must be of 18 years old, male or female and to be available on Tuesday evenings. They will be paid £25 per game. They will be appointed to games within a 10-mile radius of their home club. They will receive training, uniform and the full support of the Minorboard. Contact Yasmin Mackin, our club secretary for further details.
Kit Bags for Sale
The club 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 9, 11, 19 & 20. There were no jackpot winners and 3 x match three winners. The lotto jackpot is slowly, but surely creeping up again and now stands at £3,100.
Club Volunteers
The club is always on the lookout for new volunteers, whatever your skills. Maybe you’ve got time on your hands and fancy doing something different, maybe you’re new to the area and are looking to play a part in the community, perhaps your children or grandchildren are players at the club and you’d like to get involved. Whatever your reasons our doors are always open to new members and new ideas whether it be working with our underage teams, helping with fundraising, washing strips, cleaning, upkeep of the grounds, selling lotto, recruitment, club development, lining out the pitch, doing the gate and a host of other tasks. You can be part of Shane O’Neill’s in so many ways, and you can give as much or as little time as suits you – so why not come along a get involved.
Fundraising Night
The club is hosting a fundraising night on Saturday 2nd March for a couple of good friends of Shane O’Neill’s whose baby daughter is currently in hospital in England awaiting heart surgery. A waxing night, along with a host of other fun activities is planned for the night, and we are encouraging everyone to come along for a good night’s craic whilst raising some much-needed funds for a very worthwhile cause.
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Mossely 1's 7 Newry 1's 2
Newry suffered a heavy defeat in their latest league match away to Mossely having travelled with a depleted squad. From the first whistle the it was obvious that the Homeside were there to make mends for their defeat to Newry earlier in the season as the looked dangerous on the attack from early on. Newry managed to hold them out for a while but 15 minutes in the Homeside got their first of the day, and within minutes it was two with their second coming through a short corner. Just before the break they made it three with the game effectively over as a contest.
In the second half Newry started to string a few passes together and forced a few chances mostly coming from short corners, however, Mossely were clinical infant of goal as they soon got their forth and fifth of the game. Newry did manage to score two goals through Keith McWilliams and Kris Fletcher but it was only a mini fight back as Mossely again went up the other end and scored two more before the final whistle.
Team: McGivern, C. Henning, J. Greer, A. Baird, R. Simms, C. McKnight, N. McKnight, M. Russell, K. McWilliams, K. Fletcher, A. Irwin, K. McCombe
Newry Olympic Ladies 1ST XI 2 – Parkview 1ST XI 1
On Saturday 16th February, Newry Olympic Hockey Ladies 1st XI faced Parkview at home in the Ulster Hockey Senior 3 league. Parkview won the toss and chose pass back with the sun behind them leaving Newry to play home second half. Parkview kept possession from the start and drove the ball up into the Newry side putting Newry goalie Collette under pressure but left back stopped the first chance of Parkview scoring by clearing the ball on the line. Newry were extremely quick to retaliate and were able to penetrate the Parkview defence thanks to left back Lynne Ervine who walloped the ball through to right wing Steph Smart and weaving the ball through the Parkview defence found Rachel Greer, centre mid at the top of the circle. Rachel picked up the ball and slipped the ball through to Laverne Inns, centre forward who flicked the ball over to Shannen Robinson on left wing and with a reverse slap scored the first for Newry. Newry settled into the game and were the first to be awarded a penalty corner twenty minutes into the game. Kathryn Baird, Captain was quick to inject the ball to Laverne and Rachel who played a quick one two for Laverne to score a second for Newry. At half-time the score was two nil to Newry.
During the second half Parkview continued to keep the pressure on Newry and through great team effort in defence Caralyn Ferris, sweeper kept Parkview clear of the Newry circle switching the ball to right mid Becky Murdock and Suzy Rollins, centre forward to keep Parkview on their toes. Taja McIlroy, came on to bring fresh legs to the team and took another corner for Newry however the Parkview keeper was determined not to let Newry score a third and had to dive to save the shot on goal. Ten minutes later Parkview continued to fight back but centre back Gayle Davidson kept the ball out of the Newry circle and blocked the Parkview forwards at every angle. Parkview continued to play hard and five minutes before the final whistle scored their first but by the final whistle the score was two one to Newry. Player of the match was Shannen Robinson
Team: K Baird (Captain), C Lambe (goals) , S Robinson, L Inns , T McIlroy, S Smart, R Murdock, S Rollins, R Greer, L Ervine, C Ferris, G Davidson, V Lewis
Result:
South Antrim 2's 2-2 Newry 2's
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Newry AC were busy this week taking part in events all around the country and covering the disciplines of Cross Country, Track and Road.
Ulster Schools Cross Country Championships
Wednesday afternoon saw Chloe O’Hare and Meadow McCauley compete for their schools at the Ulster Schools Cross Country Championships at Mallusk.
In the Intermediates, Meadow finished in 29th position and in the Seniors, Chloe finished in 31st.
Armagh International Road Race
Thursday saw the much anticipated and prestigious annual international road race event in Armagh. Ten Newry AC athletes competed in various age groups.
This was a superb evening of which the Newry AC supporters and athletes witnessed 113 men breaking 15 minutes in the 5k and the Male winner well under 14 minutes in a new course record. 49 women were also under 10 minutes in the 3k. An inspiring night of racing for all.
First to compete was young schoolgirl, Grace Hamilton. Grace ran in the 2005/2006 age group race of which took off hard and fast. Grace ran well finishing with a 29th placing.
In a fast and furious women’s 3k Race amongst top international athletes the Newry AC ladies had great results. Esther Dickson finished 75th in 10:33; Meadow McCauley finished 104th and 4th Junior B in 11:44; Sarah Jane Beattie finished 110th in 12:05; Anna Fegan finished 120th in 12:39 (9th Junior B) and Chloe O’Hare finished 124th (6th Junior A) in 13:22.
The men competed in an intense 3k race of speed amongst a large field of talented runners.
Gary Crummy fought hard to maintain his position and was rewarded a 10th place (5th MO) in an impressive 9:09. Rory Mulvaney had a great run finishing in 61st place in 10:06. Mark McGivern came over the line in 98th in 10:59 and Cathal McGreevy followed Mark closely through to take 100th (5th M50) in 11:04.
National Indoor Senior Championships - Abbotstown, Dublin
Gary Crummy travelled to The National Indoor Arena in Dublin on Saturday to compete in the Senior 1,500m event.
This is a prestigious annual event with top Irish athletes in attendance of which can be daunting to newcomers to the sport but it did not phase young Gary.
Gary took on the 1,500m with confidence and with an extremely fast pace set by the lead runners he followed through with a new PB. Gary did not qualify for the final but annihilated his PB by 5 seconds down to 4:15:96.
Mourne Mountain Rescue - Donard Wood Trail Race
Aidan Murray took part in the MMR Donard Wood Trail Race, Newcastle on Saturday morning. The race co-ordinated by NIMRA was to raise funds for the Mourne Mountain Rescue - a service much appreciated by all locals and those who frequent the Mournes. This was a 5 mile race starting in Donard Park, passing up through the Granite Trail, past Thomas’s Quarry and on up to the mast at Drinnahilly, followed by a fast downhill return to Donard Park. Aidan, had a strong race and finished with a 6th position in a time of 34:27.
50th Ras na hEireann Cross Country
On Sunday, 3 Newry AC athletes took part in The 50th Larry McGuill Ras na hEireann XC in Oldbridge Co. Meath hosted by Dunleer A.C (Louth). The event attracted over 700 runners from all corners of the country along with overseas athletes and was held on the historic Battle of the Boyne Fields.
The ground underfoot was dry and the weather conditions were sunny but very windy.
Meadow McCauley raced in the U17s 3k event and took a great 8th place in a very competitive field in a time of 12:08. A great result for Meadow following her Ulster Schools Cross Country and Armagh Road Race events this week.
Sarah Jane Beattie and Joanne McCauley ran in the Senior 4K Race. Sarah Jane finished in 15th place with a time of 16:13 - again a great result following her participation in Armagh Road Race on Thursday night. Joanne finished in 41st place with a time of 18:15.
Mountain Training
On Saturday, a squad of Newry AC athletes took to a recce of the challenging Annalong Horseshoe route. This was a day for assessing their endurance and navigation skills.
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NIA Live Series Dublin
Three Athletes travelled down to the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown, Dublin on Tuesday evening for the current indoor track and field series.
Meadow McCauley and Gary Crummy both competed in the 800m races.
Meadow ran consistently in her 800m heat. With this being her first 800m race of the season, she evenly paced her 200s looking very comfortable throughout. Meadow unfortunately got blocked by another athlete in the last 100m preventing her from making a final pass but she still was very pleased with a time of 2:29:09.
Gary Crummy took on his debut 800m Race. With no race tactics in mind Gary went off the start line at top speed. At the lane break he was in the lead two of which he maintained 2nd position until the 3rd lap where he was temporarily pushed to 3rd. However, coming into the last 200m of the race, Gary dug into his energy reserves and hit the booster. He powered his way back into 2nd place and headed for the heels of the lead runner. Gary came over the line in 2nd place with a fantastic time of 2:01:84.
Joanne McCauley took on 3 events as she prepares for the Masters Track Pentathlon and Individual Season. First up was the 60m. She had a slow block start reaction but still managed a fair time of 9:14. Next event was the High Jump where she jumped 1:30m and was pretty happy as this was her first time jumping since August. Her final event of the evening was the 200m and again had a poor block reaction start but managed to complete her heat in 2nd place in 31:34. Again, all benchmarks for training as she works towards the National Indoor Masters in March and outdoor Irish Pentathlon in May.
Armagh Parkrun
Meadow and Joanne McCauley took on the hilly Armagh Parkrun on Saturday morning as their weekly training run. Meadow had a good run finishing first Female in a course PB time of 22:20. Joanne followed over the line in 25:52.
NI Orienteering Score Championships
Parkrun was a warmup on Saturday for Meadow and Joanne as they headed to Seskinore Forest, Co. Tyrone for the NI Orienteering Score Championships. In deteriorating weather and challenging forest terrain Meadow lifted her age class title and trophy.
Mountain Trail Training
Training on the mountain trails continued this week with three separate excursions.
On Friday, Esther Dickson and Rory Mulvaney paid a visit to the mystical gradients of Slieve Gullion.
Meanwhile on a calm Saturday morning Paul LeBlanc, Aidan Murray, Cathal McGreevy and Ciara Coffey followed the Dan White’s course.
The extra long run from Bloody Bridge back to Rostrevor was left to the Ultra
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Podium finish for Eamon in Westmeath
Well done to SGR Eamon Murphy who travelled to Castlepollard in Co, Westmeath on Saturday to take part in the Marathon Club Ireland event and represent our club. This turned out to be well worth the long distance travelled to this event when Eamon proudly finished with a podium finished at Fore Abbey in third place and on his 67th Marathon. Everyone at the club is delighted with Eamons Podium finish which is a great boost to Eamons training for his next big challenge in June in South Africa at the Worlds famous Comrades Ultra Marathon, which Eamon has already taken part in.
Time: Eamon Murphy 03:37:00
Tippy Toes challenge for Alfie on this Sunday
Please support this event for the fight for Alfie campaign organized by SGR club members Eamon Murphy and Oonagh McMahon.The event is to stand on your tippy toes with family and friends and donate what you can on the day. The event takes place at the Slieve Gullion Park Car Park from 10am on this Sunday 17th February. If you can't make it on the day please donate here http://PayPal.me/savealfie
8 Weeks Hill Repeats Programme
Starting Thursday 21st February from 6.30-7.30pm. 1-mile hill repeats. Start: Bottom of Dublin rd (Dromalane Chapel) Turn: 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.
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 Womens Dublin 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.
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