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South Antrim 1’s 1-2 Newry 1’s
Newry travelled to Lisburn to face South Antrim in their first league game of the New Year after the league split and managed to come away with the spoils after a hard fought victory.
Newry were sluggish to start as South Antrim came out on the front foot and went one up with 10 minutes gone firing a low reverse stick shot in at the front post. This woke the visitors up and they started to get some joy going forward without really causing the South keeper many problems until they won a short corner with 25 minutes gone. Ryan Simms initial drag flick was saved by the keeper, however, Matty Russell was on hand to knock in the rebound. The home side went very close to going back in front from a short corner but Jeremy Greer was on the line to deflect the ball over the bar.
Newry started the second half well in the second half and within two minutes had taken the lead after a slick passing move down the left hand side, which resulted in Colin McKnight, sliding the ball home from close range.
It was soon 3-1 to Newry when Kyle McCombe found the back of the net and the goal being given but after some deliberation the umpires reversed the decision due to an infringement in the build-up to the goal. South Antrim were firing all they could at Newry but the defence held strong and McGivern in nets saving well from a short corner to keep them in front. The match ended 2-1 to Newry.
Team: Mcgivern, C. Henning, R. Simms, J. Greer, A. Baird, R. Irwin, J. Taylor, C. McKnight, N. McKnight, M. Russell, K. McCombe, K. Fletcher, P. Gonzalez
Instonians Ladies 3-0 Newry Ladies
Newry travelled to Shaws Bridge on Friday evening to face Instonians with a depleted squad due to injuries. The home side took advantage of this with some great passing to go two up early on. Newry did fight back forcing a number of short corners but were unable to find the net.
As the game wore on Newry began to fatigue with just the bare 11 players, Instonians were able to swap and keep fresh legs on the pitch. Their third came again through a fine passing move leaving Newry chasing without success. Instonians ran out 3-0 winners.
Team: Lambe, L. Simpson, C. Ferris, V. Lewis, L. Ervine, G. Davidson, R. Greer, K. Baird, S. Rollins, L. Inns, S. Smart
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A Newry City Runners member has finished runner up out of over 800 registered runners in one of the norths most prestigious series of 10K running races.
Patricia Brown, 60, finished in second place in the 2018 Novosco 10k Grand Prix and was presented with a trophy at a recent ceremony in the Titanic Hotel Belfast.
In the inaugural Novosco 10k Grand Prix in 2016 Patricia finished 10th so to reach runner up spot two years later is an incredible achievement.
A not-for-profit competition, the Grand Prix is a 17-race series of 10-kilometre running races staged throughout Northern Ireland with a £6,000 prize fund divided among the top runners and clubs.
Sponsored by managed cloud IT firm Novosco and organised by Glenn Grant, owner of electronic timing chip company ChampionChip Ireland, in partnership with Athletics NI, Running NI and Forestside, the Grand Prix features hundreds of individual racers of all ages and ability as well as club and corporate teams.
Novosco’s Managing Director, Patrick McAliskey, praised all the runners who took part in the 2018 Grand Prix. “A massive well done to everyone who took part in the Novosco 10k Grand Prix in 2018 and congratulations to Patricia, this year’s runner-up for another brilliant performance and climbing eight ranks of the top ten leaderboard since 2016.
“The Grand Prix is one of the many highlights of our calendar and is aligned well with Novosco’s community and culture. We’re really looking forward to launching the 2019 Novosco 10k Grand Prix in the coming weeks. The series is open to new and experienced runners of all ages and ability, so we hope to see more competitors step up to starting line to make their mark on the series rankings in the year ahead.”
Event organiser Glenn Grant congratulated all the runners and added: “Congratulations to everyone from the Newry area who participated in the series, particularly Patricia for coming runner-up in a hotly contested series.”
For more information on the 2018 Novosco 10k Grand Prix, including a full list of each runner’s final standing, visit www.novosco10kgrandprix.com.
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A quiet week for Newry AC after the fantastic performances in Glasgow the previous week.
Born2Run 5k & 10k, Gosford Forest Park
On Saturday, 2 athletes, Sarah Jane Beattie and Andrew Knapton competed in the Born2Run Trail event. The event was set through the beautiful trail paths of Gosford Forest Park.
Sarah Jane ran in the 5k race of which she strongly finished on podium as 3rd female, 24th overall out of a field of 216 in a time of 21:43.
Andrew had a competitive 10k run with some very strong club runners at the bustling start line. He came over the line in 13th place in a time of 40:12 out of a field of 435 runners.
Mountain Training
Newry AC continued their mountain training this week to build on their strength and endurance as well as renew their familiarity with the race routes.
The weather conditions had a cold edge this week with winter now showing her presence with snow at the summits.
The Senior Squad however still had time to stop for a breather with a team photo and build a few miniature snowmen!
IAAF NI International Cross Country Championships
Joanne McCauley travelled to the Billy Neill Playing Fields, Comber to run in the IAAF NI Cross Country Championships.
This event catered for all ages from Primary School up to the Masters Categories. This is an annual prestigious event with the International Men and Women races the main attraction. These races draw in top names which make it an impressive and motivational event for the local athletes and supporters to watch.
Joanne ran the Senior Open Race on a well planned course with ground conditions quite firm with only a few cut up areas finishing in 21:46 and 24th position.
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AGM
The club’s AGM took place in the club on Sunday afternoon with a decent number of people in attendance.
Outgoing chairman Mick Mackin, secretary Yasmin Mackin and treasurer Lynda Griffin all gave very comprehensive reports for the 2018 year before Gerry Barry oversaw the election of the new officers for 2019:
Chairman: Mick Mackin
Vice-Chair: Brendy Osborne
Secretary: Yasmin Mackin
Asst Secretary: David Muckian
Treasurer: Lynda Griffin
Asst Treasurer: Terence Feehan
PRO: Brendy Osborne
Registrars: Yasmin Mackin & Lynda Griffin
Co Board Rep (Men & Ladies): Gerry Barry
Minor Board Rep: Kevin McGeeney
Youth Officer: David Muckian
Child Protection Officer: Michelle Osborne
Insurance Officer: Peter McKeown
Fundraising Officer: Terence Feehan
Development Officer: Mick Mackin
Grants Officer: Brendy Osborne
Pitch/Club Maintenance: Gareth McLoughlin
2019 promises to be another busy year for the club and the incoming committee are asking everyone to get behind them and get involved in the running of the club and help to make it a successful year.
Committee Meeting
All committee members are asked to note that all future Monday night committee meetings will begin at 8.30pm.
U6’s
Our U6 training continues every Tuesday night in Bessbrook Community Centre from 6.00pm - 7.00pm. All boys and girls at this age are welcome to come along for 1 hour’s fun, games and a good bit of craic.
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.
Community Walkway
If you fancy burning off the turkey after Christmas, want to begin the New Year by getting fit or just want to blow away the cobwebs our community walkway is open to everyone and anyone who wish to avail of the facility.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 3, 4, 16 & 18. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The lotto jackpot is slowly but surely creeping up again and now stands at £2,900.
Condolences
The club would like to express its sincere sympathies to the family of Seán Byrne following his tragic and untimely death. Seán was a great Gael and an integral part of local hurling club Craobh Rua and we would like to extend our sympathies to them also at this sad time.
Seán’s family have had a long affiliation with the Shane O’Neill’s club down through the years with members of his family representing the club at Scór, and members of his wider family circle playing for football for the club, including his nephew Donal Austin, a current member of our senior panel. Ár dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Ar Aghaidh Linn Le Chéile
The recent sudden death of Seán Byrne has devastated his family and friends. We hope and pray that they will find the strength and courage to get through the days ahead.
We thank all those who supported our Club this week.This includes those senior & underage players, Club members and friends who helped in whatever way they could to show the Byrne family the huge respect we as a Club had for Seán. This applies also to the many former players and other hurling clubs who contacted us from far and wide expressing their sadness.
We extend a míle buíochas to those Schools who cooperated with our young hurlers allowing them time off to attend Seáns funeral, The Caretakers Of St Pauls High School for providing traffic management gear, the Armagh GAA County Board, P J Boyle, the local Council for its practical help and Jim Toner, Daniel Mallon and all the Businesses at the Mill Yard for the use of the Car Parking spaces.
Seán was a cornerstone of Craobh Rua. He was a true example of what all is good about our Association, Club and community. He went about his affairs diligently and quietly, we in Craobh Rua will carry that example in our hearts and minds as we go forward together. Ar Aghaidh Linn Le Chéile.
Coiste
The next Coiste meeting is scheduled for Monday 28th Of January.
Underage Coaching
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
Registration Nights
Our annual Club Registration Evenings will take place on Wednesday the 30th Of January and Wednesday 6th Of February. Both evenings the Registration events begin at 7:30pm. We will have a short meeting for new and existing members. All are welcome to become members of the Craobh Rua Hurling Club.
Senior Hurling
Senior hurling activities were suspended due to the sudden death of our esteemed Club Trustee Seán Byrne. Pre season training this coming Tuesday night 8:15pm at the clubhouse.
The Armagh Hurling League has returned and will be played on Tuesday nights. Craobh Rua will be in the Junior section with Kileavy, Sean Treacys & Omagh. Games to be played on a home and away basis.
Ryan Lundy had been appointed as the Senior Team Player Representative for 2019.
Safeguarding Policy
As per our Club & Association rules all Safeguarding must be completed by the 30th Of January. Patricia Nutley is the Club contact person for any queries in relation to the procedure.
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.
Comhghairdeas
All involved with Craobh Rua would like to congratulate Camlough ABC boxer Fearghus Quinn on winning the Ulster Elite Senior Title, a fantastic and well deserved achievement.
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Seven winners of this year’s inaugural NMD Sports Awards in association with SANDSA will be nominated to Sport Northern Ireland’s SportMaker Awards.
The new local awards, established by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council with Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA), will recognise the achievements of the sporting community in 13 categories. Seven of the recipients will go on to compete against other district councils in the Sport Northern Ireland SportMaker Awards. These awards will recognise the outstanding contribution of coaches, officials, volunteers and projects over the previous 12 months and the role they play in encouraging people to enjoy, engage and excel in sport.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin said, “While we look forward to recognising all nominees and winners of our local 13 award categories, we are fortunate to be in a position to nominate the winners from seven of our categories to a national level. It is only fitting that our sporting stars are given this opportunity to compete against the best from other district councils.
“We hope that everyone gets behind our fantastic local sports people and takes the opportunity to nominate their favourites for the local awards. The categories that our winners will be competing at in the national level are across a wide range of achievement for 2018, including Young Sport Volunteer of the Year, Sport Volunteer of the Year, Disability Coach of the Year, Young Technical Official and Technical Official of the Year, Young Coach of the Year and Performance Pathway Coach of the Year.”
Antoinette McKeown, Chief Executive of Sport Northern Ireland said, “We all know that coaches, officials and volunteers play an absolutely vital role in getting people active and supporting them to pursue and achieve their sporting goals. The talent, commitment and passion of our sporting workforce here in Northern Ireland is outstanding, but because their work happens behind the scenes or off the field of play, all too often they go unnoticed.
“That’s why Sport Northern Ireland is so delighted to see Newry, Mourne and Down District Council leading the way with these Sports Awards and expanding the categories, in line with our own SportMaker Awards, to include a greater range of roles within the local sporting workforce. We would encourage all those within the local sporting community to make their nominations, and look forward to seeing many sportmakers from the area recognised and celebrated in the near future.”
The NMD Sports Awards will be held on Thursday 7 March in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa, Newry. Nomination forms are available from the Leisure and Sport Department in Newry Leisure Centre and Down Leisure Centre or available for download at: www.newrymournedown.org/leisure-and-sport
The closing date for entries is Thursday 24 January 2019. Tickets for the event will be available from Friday 8 February.
For further information on the NMD Sports Awards in association with SANDSA visit: www.newrymournedown.org/leisure-and-sport or the NMD Be Active Facebook page.
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New Senior Men’s Manager
The club is delighted to confirm that Aidan Farrell has been appointed as the senior men’s manager for the 2019 season. With the seniors having won promotion to Intermediate Division 2A Aidan is looking forward to a successful season at the helm. The lads had their first training session on Sunday and will continue their pre-season programme on Wednesday and Friday night. In the meantime, everyone at the club would like to wish Aidan and the senior men all the very best for the upcoming season.
AGM
The club’s AGM will take place next Sunday 20th January at 3.00pm in the clubhouse. This is undoubtedly the most important meeting of the year and we are asking all current and past members, players (past and present), parents of our underage footballers and anyone else with a genuine interest in the club to come along. 2019 promises to be another busy year for the club and we are encouraging everyone to get on board to help make it a successful one.
U12 Boys
The U12 boys boxing training continues every Wednesday evening and they hope to begin their outdoor training next Saturday on the field from 3.00pm – 4.15pm, weather permitting.
Well Done
Well done to Connaire Mackin and Greg McCabe who were both part of the Armagh squad which defeated Donegal in the McKenna Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon.
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.
Community Walkway
If you fancy burning off the turkey after Christmas, want to begin the New Year by getting fit or just want to blow away the cobwebs our community walkway is open to everyone and anyone who wish to avail of the facility.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 2, 18, 19 & 24. 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 £2,850.
Condolences
The club would like to offer its sympathy to the family of Patrick (Pat) Murphy who passed away recently. Pat was the grandfather of our underage footballer Abbie McVerry. May he rest in peace.
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Tuesday 8th January - NIA Live Senior Open Races, Dublin
Joanne McCauley travelled to Dublin on Tuesday evening to compete in the Senior Indoor Open Races at the National Indoor Area in Blanchardstown. Joanne took on the 400m to use as a technical training session for the upcoming Scottish Indoor Open Championships.
Saturday 12th January - ‘An Creggan’ 5 Mile Trail Race
Lee Maginnis took on the challenge of the ‘An Creggan’ 5 Mile Trail Race which is part of the Sperrin Harriers Winter League Series.
With perfect conditions, some challenging trail sections and a race field of 150 runners, Lee ran very strongly and finished in 10th overall placing, 4th in the M40 category in a time of 31:08.
Saturday 12th January - FPSG Scottish National Indoor Open Championship, Emirates Arena, Glasgow
The highlight of the race week was the annual tour by the Newry AC contingent to attend the FPSG Scottish National Indoor Open Championships at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow.
The athletes and supporters travelled over to compete in a variety of events which included Long Jump, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m.
With 800 competitors in the mix, the Newry Athletes were delighted in recording some fantastic PBs and memorable performances.
All ages and levels of athletes are involved in this graded competition and it is an ideal opportunity for groundwork towards the encroaching Ulster and Irish Indoor and Outdoor Track Season. Some top athletes were in attendance at the event such as Jemma Reeves and Elidh Doyle.
Newry AC had a strong group of Junior and Senior athletes competing, some of which were debuting on the track.
Notable performances of the day for the Newry AC squad would go to senior squad members Gary Crummy and Rory Mulvaney and junior squad members Grace Hamilton and David Burns.
Gary Crummy debuted on the track in the 1,500m. Gary with no experience of track tactics took on a strong field and was not daunted by the formalities of the track officials. He lead in the top pack and broke free with another Scottish club runner to fly in second in his heat and also finish 2nd overall in his Band in a fantastic debut time of 4:20:90. With this performance and his spring training plan, a track season of success is on the cards for Gary.
Rory Mulvaney also a senior newbie to the track, took to the 1,500m with ease and powered through the running field with a fantastic sprint finish placing 4th overall in his band in a time of 4:37:79. A time now that Rory will use as a benchmark in the up and coming track season.
Grace Hamilton the youngest of the Junior Squad, took on a tough Band in the 300m. Grace was not affected by the track officialdom or by the fact that she was the youngest runner in her band and took to her race like a pro. With a perfect start she belted with confidence around the track, taking a 4th place in her heat, 15th overall in her Band and a great time of 51:90.
David Burns, the only male junior of the squad had a brilliant day recording 2 personal bests and was well chuffed with his performances. David took on the 800m early in the morning finishing 3rd in his heat and 3rd overall in his Band in a time of 2:32:77. He then after a few hours rest entered the track for the 1,500m and again with modest confidence worked his way around the track to finish 4th in his heat and 9th overall in his group, smashing his PB for a time of 5:34:39.
The competing club athletes would like to thank all the parents who travelled and supported the squad along with Aislinn Crossey, Mark Malone and Head Coach Kookie O’Hagan.
The overall results for all the club athletes of whom all competed fantastically are as follows:
Clodagh Doran 200m - 29:53
Chloe O’Hare 200m - 31:32
Grace Hamilton 300m - 51:90
Joanne McCauley 400m - 70:74 PBi
Joanne McCauley Long Jump - 3:93m
Hughie Mackin 800m - 2:16:24
David Burns 800m - 2:32:77 PB (3rd in Band)
Gary Crummy 1,500m - 4:20:90 PB (2nd in Band)
John McCaffrey 1,500m - 4:40:57 PB
Gavin Crilly 1,500m - 5:04:77
Paul Le Blanc 1,500m - 5:07:61
Rory Mulvaney 1,500m - 4:37:79 PB (4th in Band)
Esther Dickson 1,500m - 4:59:84 PB
Meadow McCauley 1,500m - 5:30:06 PB
David Burns 1,500m - 5:34:39 PB
Anna Fegan 1,500m - 5:42:79
Sarah Jane Beattie 1,500m - 5:48:44
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AGM
The club’s AGM will take place on Sunday 20th January in the clubhouse. This is undoubtedly the most important meeting of the year and we are asking all current and past members, players (past and present), parents of our underage footballers and anyone else with a genuine interest in the club to come along. 2019 promises to be another busy year for the club and we are encouraging everyone to get on board to help make it a successful one.
Underage Training
Our underage training sessions will all be up and running again over the next couple of weeks following the Christmas break. Details of all the sessions will be included in next week’s notes but keep an eye on social media for updates.
Good Luck
Good luck to our underage coach Tara Byrne who is now part of the Armagh Minor Ladies coaching set-up for 2019. Tara has been coaching and mentoring our underage ladies’ teams for a number of years and this is well deserved recognition for her efforts and her involvement at County level is something which can only benefit our club in the long run.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Stephen Mooney from our senior ladies management team and Aine Murphy, our U6 mentor, who tied the knot over the Christmas. We wish all the very best for the future.
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.
Community Walkway
If you fancy burning off the turkey after Christmas, want to begin the New Year by getting fit or just want to blow away the cobwebs our community walkway is open to everyone and anyone who wish to avail of the facility.
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