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Newry 1’s 1-6 Kilkeel 1’s
Newry hosted current league champions and last years treble winners Kilkeel on Saturday and were brought back down to earth with a bang after last weeks good result away to Raphoe as they were knocked for 6.
This was Newrys first home game of the season the first of just two home games in their first 8 fixtures and it could not have started much worse. The home side having taken the push back were immediately put under pressure and gave the ball away in their own half with Kilkeel pouncing straight away going one up in the first 30 seconds of the game.
Newry did fight back and try to get an equaliser when they one a short corner and were awarded a penalty stroke from the resulting attempt, however Colin McKnights penalty attempt was saved well. After this Newry struggled to put Kilkeel under and sustained pressure as the away side stuck again with 25minutes gone with a well placed short corner, and just two minutes later it was three again with another drag flick low into the Newry net.
At half time Kilkeel were three goals to the good and it did not look like Newry could get back into the game.
In the second half Newry did manage to put a better showing winning a number of short corners but Colin McKnight was denied twice by the Kilkeel keeper to keep the score at 3-0. As Newry pressed forward Kilkeel used their pace and hit quickly on the counter winning a short corner and scoring again from another drag flick.
Keith McWilliams did manage to pull one back with a great reverse stick finish from wide left in the circle.
The home side kept pressing and did not seem to learn as they were caught out in the counter with the away side again catching them out and scoring two quick fire go’s L.A. for a resounding victory.
The job doesn’t get any easier as Newry travel to Instonians next Saturday for their third game of the season.
Newry Olympic Hockey Club would like to thank match sponsor EOS IT Solutions.
Team: L. Beck, S. Megaw, C. Henning, N. McKnight, J. Greer, R. Irwin, C. McKnight, N. Davenport, M. Russell, K. McWilliams, K. McCombe, K. Fletcher, A. Baird, R. McGivern
Cookstown 4’s 2-2 Newry 2’s
Newry’s first game of the season was a tough one as they travelled to Cookstown, always a tough place to get a result but they managed to come away with a share of the spoils.
Newry started slowly as they showed signs of rustiness in this first fixture and took a while to get into the game. Cookstown took advantage of this and pounced on a miss placed pass to catch Newry off guard and go one up with 20 minutes gone. However this lead was short lived as Gareth Moffett and Michael McCullough linked up well with a one two before McCullough slotted home to get the game back on level terms. On the stroke of half time Cookstown got back in front with a great solo goal.
In the second half Newry looked the more dangerous side as the surged forward in their search for the equaliser. It took a while but they eventually got their second with the ever running Josh Porter firing home a low reverse stick shot. The visitors continued to create chances but could not get the elusive third goal and had to settle for a draw.
Team: A. Collum, E. Graham, G. McCullough, G. Moffett, A. Marks, M. McCullough, S. Graham, S. McCafferty, P. Moffett, M. McCaigue, S. Blakley, J. Porter
Newry’s next match is home to Bangor on Saturday at 4pm.
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Newry Boxer Conor Wallace has won his first professional boxing bout on Saturday in Brisbane, Australia.
Wallace who weighed in at 79.2kg took on Australian opponent Aaron Sesay in light-heavyweight winning the match with a knock out in the second round.
Commenting on Facebook Conor said "Great to get my first professional win last night. Some buzz!! More to come!"
Euroka Promotions signed up Conor on a long term contract in August under the tutelage off Steve Deller from Brisbane’s Fortitude Gym.
Deller said at the time he had not been this excited about a boxer since he signed Commonwealth Games gold medallist Jarrod Fletcher.
Deller said: “The reason I signed Conor to a long-term contract is because I know he will be the light-heavyweight champion of the world.”
Conor gained six Irish titles during his amateur spell. The Newry boxer's next professional bout is scheduled for 10th of November with opponent still to be decided.
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Newry 3 Raphoe 2
Newry Men’s firsts kick started their 2018/19 league campaign with a hard fought 2-3 win away vs Raphoe on Saturday.
Having had good pre-season under their belt Newry knew they needed to start well with a victory but it was never going to be easy having to travel to Raphoe, Donegal, in their opening fixture with a depleted squad and reshuffled pack. In came Richard McGivern at left back with Andrew Baird moving into the centre and John Taylor rejoining Newry from Annadale, started in centre midfield. It didn’t take Taylor long to mark his comeback with a goal when he riffled home a drag flick from Newry’s first short corner of the game with ten minutes gone, and only three minutes later after good work from Keith McWilliams and Matthew Russell won another short he made it two firing home another drag flick to the opposite corner.
Newry were now happy to sit back and try to hit on the counter and were within inches of doing so when Jeremy Greer picked out Colin McKnight who had out paced his marker and turned to find Kris Fletcher in the circle, Fletchers first time shot was pushed round the post by the Raphoe keeper, a magnificent save to deny Fletcher.
As half time neared Raphoe pilled on the pressure forcing a number of short corners with Greer clearing off the line at the back post and Lindsay Beck in goals making two great saves.
Raphoe flew out of the traps in the second period, pushing hard to get back into the game, Newry however looked dangerous on the counter attack and it was counter attack which lead to their third with Kyle McCombe being found at the back post, his initial shot was saved but he kept his cool and slotted home the rebound between the keeper and two defenders on the line.
This should have been game over but the Donegal men never gave in and pulled on back with 17 minutes remaining from a short corner after Beck had saved their first attempt but was unable to keep out the rebound. Newry still kept hitting on the counter as their defence held firm, however with legs starting to go Raphoe got their second with seven minutes left, a smart deflected finish from a long ball through the middle.
The Belfast Road men managed to hold out and came away with all three points, a great start to the new season.
Newry host league champions Kilkeel at home next Saturday at 2.30pm. Come along and support the men’s firsts.
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Hooley Around Cooley Cycle:
Our annual "Hooley Around Cooley" Cycle will take place on Sunday 30 September. Once again this year, local company "Euro Services" are supporting the event. All are welcome to participate in this enjoyable cycle around some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery. Registration @9am. Event starts at 10pm. Refreshments available prior to and after the Cycle. Registration fee is £15.
Craobh Rua Merchandise Order Night:
Monday 27th September is the date for Club Merchandise order night 7pm. The new order form for all Craobh Rua Merchandise will be available from next week. Our Craobh Rua Facebook page will have both the Order Form and details of all Merchandise on its page.
U18 Championship:
Our minors face Cuchulainn in the Championship semi final. Despite the gallant efforts of the young Craobh Rua side, Cuchulainn’s were deserved winners of the game. We wish them well in the final
U16 Championship Final: Preparations are well under way for U16 County Final. Craobh Rua will face Armagh Cuchullains. The match is fixed for Wednesday 26th September in the Athletic Grounds.
U8/u10:
Our club was represented at the latest U8 Blitz in Keady. It was an excellent mornings hurling and our young hurlers of the future performed well. Míle buíochas to all involved with organising the event.
Comhghairdeas
Congratulations to Carrickcruppen Ladies Football team who won the Senior County title recently. Also well done to club member Pat McGinn who completed the Great North Run Half Marathon raising £1245 for the Charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY Ireland) in memory of the late Kevin Fegan.
Comhbhrón
Craobh Rua hurling Club extend its deepest sympathies to the family of recently deceased John Courtney. John was a great friend to many of us involved with Craobh Rua and over the thirty years of our presence and development give us his support. He faced his illness with the same integrity and courage that he lived his life and will be sadly missed.
Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam.
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Senior Men
Our senior men are through to the Championship quarter-final and game against Clonmore following their narrow one-point win over Grange on Sunday, 0 – 16 to 2 – 9.
A pointed free in the opening minute from Connaire Mackin got the Shanes of to a great start but they were lucky to hold on to their advantage as Grange hit the post in their very first attack. Grange did open their account in the fifth minute with a well taken point and they punished the defence minutes later when they slotted home their first goal of their game before quickly following up with another point to lead by four. The Shanes were playing into a stiff breeze and took until the tenth minute for them to register their second point of the game with Paul O’Rourke getting the score, before the game was held up for almost ten minutes following a nasty head injury to David McCabe which saw the Grange player receive a black card for the challenge. When played resumed two quick-fire Connaire Mackin points, one from free, had the Shanes back within one before his younger brother Ciaran pointed from an almost impossible angle to tie the game. A Paul O’Rourke point then put the Shanes one to the good but a Grange point late into first-half injury time saw the sides go into the break level, Shane O’Neill’s 0 – 6 Grange 1 – 3.
An early second-half point put Grange back in front but three points in as many minutes put the Camlough men two points to the good, the scores coming from Paul O’Rourke, Micheál Brady and Greg McCabe. A pointed free had Grange back to within one and another Grange point soon after saw the teams’ level again before the Shanes hit another three points on the trot thanks to Ciaran Mackin, Connaire Mackin and Conal O’Brien. Grange responded in kind with three points of their own to tie the game once more with a little over five remaining on the clock. Two Paul O’Rourke points from play edged the Shanes in front again and the same player gave his side a three-point lead with a pointed free with the game entering injury time. The Shanes looked to have done enough at this stage to win the game but some poor defending let Grange in for their second three-pointer of the game to level proceedings and looked as if we were heading for extra-time. However, a foul on Paul O’Rourke saw Connaire Mackin slot the resulting free over the bar and ultimately claim the win on a score-line of 0 – 16 to 2 – 9.
Next up is a quarter-final tie against Clonmore with a date, time and venue still to be confirmed.
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies gave an excellent account of themselves in the senior section of the annual All-Ireland 7’s on Saturday in Dublin, making it all the way to the semi-final of the shield competition before losing out to Claregalway.
On arrival they found themselves in a tough group alongside Ballyboden St Enda’s from Dublin, Inch Rovers from Cork, Milltown from Westmeath and Tyrone side Aodh Ruadh. The girls won their first two games defeating Inch Rovers by a point, 3 – 8 to 3 – 7 before a comprehensive win over Aodh Ruadh on a score-line of 6 – 6 to 3 – 4. Next up was a game against also unbeaten Milltown and after a tough encounter the Shane’s lost their first game, 6 – 9 to 5 – 5 and they went into their final group game against Dublin outfit Ballyboden knowing that a win would put them into the shield semi-final. After another close game the Shane’s lost out by two points, 4 – 8 to 4 – 6 but it wasn’t over for the girls as they found themselves in a free-kick shoot-out with Ballyboden and Inch Rovers. Each side had to take five frees from 30m and the Shane’s came out on top, scoring three from five with Tara Byrne slotting over the winning kick. This saw the girls through to the shield semi-final and game against Claregalway but unfortunately this proved to be a game too far for them as they lost out to a very good side. A combination of injuries and the fatigue eventually took its toll on the girls but every one of them gave their all throughout the tournament and certainly did their club and county proud.
The Shane’s squad on the day was Cliodhna Sloan, Emma Kenny, Caroline McMenamin, Hayley Mackin, Ellen Hannaway, Tara Byrne, Blaithin Mackin, Ciara Jones, Moya Feehan, Sorcha McDonnell, Aoibheann Jones and Aimee Mackin. Well done to all the girls and their management team.
Minor Boys
It was disappointment for our minor boys amalgamation of Patrick Rankins on Thursday night, losing out to O’Doirnin Blues in the semi-final of the Division 3 shield.
U16 Girls
Training for our U16 girls continues on Tuesday evening at the field from 6.00pm – 7.30pm.
U10s
Our U10 team attended the County blitz in the Athletic Grounds on Saturday morning and played games against Mullaghbawn, Tullysaran and Granemore. It was a great experience for all the young players getting to play in the County grounds and it proved to be a very enjoyable mornings football for everyone involved. Next Saturday the U10’s head to Mayobridge to take part in their annual tournament.
Youth Meeting
The club is holding a youth meeting on Monday 17th September at 8.00pm to put in place arrangements for underage football in 2019, both boys and girls. Youth football is undoubtedly the most important aspect of any club and we at Shane O’Neill’s are no different. We are asking all our club members - past and present, players – past and present and parents of all our underage footballers to get involved with the youth section of the club. The more people we have involved the better it is for everyone, especially the young players. If you feel you would like to become involved in either boys or girls football in any way then come along to the meeting in the club tomorrow night.
Annual Minor Ladies 7-Aside Tournament
The club is hosting its annual minor ladies 7-aside tournament on Saturday 22nd September with Cup and Shield competitions on the day. Entry fee is £40/€50 and further information please contact 07876 453546 or shanesladies16@gmail.com
Congratulations
Congratulations to our senior footballer Neil Paul Lennon and his new fiancée Orla Hughes who got engaged during the week. Congratulations also to our club and Cairde member Alannah Mackin who got engaged to Forkhill senior footballer Conor Donaghy at the week-end.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 9, 14, 26 & 31. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x lucky dip winner. The jackpot now stands at £2,100.
Condolences
Everyone at the club would like to offer their condolences to the family of great local Gael John Courtney recently. John was the grandfather of our current underage footballer Leo Courtney. May he rest in peace.
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Newry AC athletes competed on track, road and mountain events in Fermanagh, Antrim, Armagh and the Mournes.
Thursday 13th September - Ulster Schools Multi Events, Antrim.
Club Junior, Meadow McCauley competed in the Ulster Schools Athletics Multi Event in Antrim Forum on Thursday. The competition incorporates 5 events - 80mH, Shot Putt, Long Jump, High Jump and 800m. She took 4th place overall gaining an entry qualification to compete at the Irish Schools event in Athlone in October.
Saturday 15th September - Derrygonnelly 5k, Enniskillen
Meadow and Joanne McCauley travelled to Enniskillen on Saturday to support a Charity 5k Race in Derrygonnelly. The event was in aid of the Air Ambulance.
Meadow took the race on with her usual calm composure, taking the long hills in her stride and crossing the finish line as first female and 6th overall. Mum, Joanne followed in over the line taking 8th female and 22nd overall.
Saturday 15th September - Eva’s Adventures 10k Run, Tassagh, Armagh
Johnny Gregg competed in the 10k Race of the Eva’s Adventures Run Event in Tassagh on Saturday.
Johnny cruised through the challenging course lifting first overall in the 10k with a time of 39:44.
The event which was very well supported was in aid of the Cancer Fund for Children and Caring Adventures.
Saturday 15th September -Mountain Marathon (MMM) Score Event- Mournes, Co. Down.
Well done to club junior David Burns and dad Charles on completing the 1 day score event at the Mournes Mountain Marathon.
The Score Event has a 6 hour time limit of which competitors (in pairs) must navigate their way through the Mournes checking into as many control points as possible (control points vary in value so a plan of navigation is crucial). This is a physical and mental challenge as the terrain is tough, weather not always kind and map navigation skills are critical.
Saturday & Sunday 15th/16th September- Mourne Mountain Marathon (MMM) 2 Day Event- Mournes, Co. Down.
Newry AC athletes- Noel Carr, Cathal McGreevy, Eamon McConvey and Kevin Murdock all competed in the 2 Day Event. The event which started at Attical GAC covers set control points throughout the Mournes that must be checked in.
The competitors then have to set up camp over night at a set grid reference on their map which was in Happy Valley. After a very blustery and wet night of which proved eventful for some tent tenants, the 2nd day of competition began. Noel, Eamon and Kevin battled round the course and should be proud of their efforts. Unfortunately, the final results were not available at time of writing the report.
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Local GAA club Carrickcruppen have received £485 from Danske Bank which will help support the further development of ladies football within the club.
It's part of the bank's Volunteer Grants programme which provides grants to local organisations with which their employees are involved outside of work. Danske Bank employee Dave Scott, a coach with Carrickcruppen’s girls’ U10s football team, applied for the funding.
Rory Coffey, a Youth Coach at Carrickcruppen, said: “We currently have 53 girls enrolled for our U10 team. Our club offers girls the chance to not only develop their sporting abilities but to meet new friends and improve their social skills.
“This additional funding from Danske Bank means we have been able to invest in extra equipment including; new footballs, manequinns and slalom poles. As a result, we’ll be able to further develop players’ agility and teach more than just basic skills.”
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Senior Men
Our senior men went into Sunday’s game to home to Forkhill knowing that a win would see them top their championship group and into the quarter-final of the competition, but it wasn’t to be for the Camlough side as Forkhill ran out winners by four points, 1 – 14 to 2 – 7.
Three pointed frees in the opening five minutes got Forkhill off to a good start with Paul O’Rourke replying for the Shane’s, again from a placed ball. The sides then swapped a point apiece with O’Rourke on target on again for the Shane’s before four points on the trot, two from frees, gave Forkhill a commanding six-point advantage. A free from Connaire Mackin and a long-range effort from Greg McCabe reduced the deficit to four and another a point each from both sides, Connaire Mackin on target for the Shane’s, saw Forkhill go into the half-time break four to the good, 0 – 9 to 0 – 5.
Forkhill stretched their lead to five with an early second-half point before a Connaire Mackin penalty following a foul on Mark McCabe got the Shanes back to within two. The teams then exchanged frees with Connaire Mackin on target again for the Camlough side but two points in as many minutes kept the score-board ticking over for Forkhill. A goalkeeping error saw Forkhill register their only goal of the contest but the Shane’s hit back almost immediately with the their second three-pointer of the game when Mark McCabe rose highest to flick the ball to the net. The Shane’s trailed by four at this stage and pointed free from Paul O’Rourke had them back to within three but it was Forkhill who got the final score of the game to win on a score-line of 1 – 14 to 2 – 7.
As a result of Forkhill’s win and other results the Shane’s finished second in their group and will now meet Grange in a championship play-off game, details of which are still to be confirmed.
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies travel to Dublin next Saturday to represent Armagh in the All-Ireland Senior 7’s. Best of luck next week girls and we hope to keep everyone posted on how they progress in the tournament. Training continues this Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6.45pm.
Minor Ladies
Our minor girls had a useful challenge game against Burren on Sunday morning. After a very open and entertaining match it was Burren who won out by a few points. It was a hardworking display from all the players with impressive minor debuts from Cliodhna Grant and Rachel McCabe.
U16 Girls
It was a mixed week for our U16 girls with games on Monday night and Thursday night. On Monday they narrowly lost out to Killeavy in the league play-off but they dusted themselves down and put in a brilliant performance on Thursday evening to defeat Silverbridge 5 – 15 to 3 – 11 in the championship semi-final. Training continues as normal this week.
Annual Minor Ladies 7-Aside Tournament
The club is hosting its annual minor ladies 7-aside tournament on Saturday 22nd September. The tournament is be sponsored by BM Steel with Cup and Shield competitions on the day. Entry fee is £40/€50 and further information please contact 07876 453546 or shanesladies16@gmail.com
Trip to All-Ireland Ladies Finals
The club is running a bus to the three All-Ireland Ladies Finals next Sunday 16th September. The bus will leave the club at 10.00am that morning and returning at approx. 7.00pm that evening at a cost of £15 per child and £20 per adult. The price includes the bus journey to and from Croke Park as well as entry to Croke Park for the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Ladies football finals. Children and adults are advised to take a packed lunch and children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. To book a place or get more information please contact Yasmin Mackin on 07927 933548.
Congratulations
Congratulations to our senior footballer Brendy Mackin who tied the knot with his new wife Nadine Mackin (nee Trainor) at the weekend. Best wishes for the future folks.
Best Wishes
Best wishes to our underage footballer Dearbhla Byrne who suffered a broken finger during the U16 girls win over Silverbridge on Thursday night.
Happy Birthday
A big happy 50th birthday this week to one of one most staunch supporters Sally McParland.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 3, 11, 15 & 26. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The jackpot now stands at £2,050.
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The Newry AC athletes competed all over the country this week in a variety of events – from International Mountain Running, Charity Runs, a triathlon to Orienteering.
Tuesday 4th September – Mill Hill Race, Castlewellan
9 Newry AC Athletes attended the annual Mill Hill Race in Castlewellan on Tuesday night. This is a charity race organised by Newcastle AC and one not for the faint hearted. The race starts at the bottom of the ‘big’ hill at the Mill and it’s a one mile race/climb to the Library at the Town Square. A tough but enjoyable run. There was a great club turnout resulting in 3 age category winners, 2 runners in the top 10 and a total of 4 in the top 20.
On form Rory Mulvaney was the first home for Newry AC. Rory rocketed in with a 6th placing, 2nd MO in a time of 6:16. Hughie ‘ Hurricane’ Mackin came in 9th overall, 4th MO in a time of 6:26; Jonny Gregg came in on Hughie’s’ heels in 11th place taking 1st MV45 in a time of 6:27; Esther Dickson was 20th overall, 1st FO & lifted 3rd Female with a time 6:51. Sarah Jane Beattie came in 38th, 3rd FO, 7:22. Meadow McCauley - 57th - 2nd FJ16, 8:32. Anna Fegan - 61st 3rd FJ16, 8:46. Chloe O’Hare -76th, 4th FJ16, 9:33 and Joanne McCauley - 77th 1st FV40, 9:38.
Well done everyone and to the Newry AC supporting crew, Kookie & Aislinn.
Saturday 8th September – British/Irish Junior Mountain Running Championships, Wicklow
Meadow McCauley was proud to put on the Northern Ireland colours and represent in the U17s NI Junior Mountain Running Squad on Saturday.
This was for the British/Irish Mountain Running Championships held in Glendalough, Wicklow. With heavy rain in the early hours of the race morning it made the ground conditions that bit more slippery that took a few race casualties. The course was a tight 820ft climb through forest trail into open mountain then a fast technical return descent back to the finish line. The Northern Ireland U17 girls were up against experienced competition from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and were happy with a 4th placing ahead of the Irish Team. Meadow has gained a wealth of experience and great advice from a fantastic NI coaching team which has inspired her to train hard towards the new 2019 mountain season.
Saturday 8th September - Dublin Triathlon
Sarah Jane Beattie travelled to Dublin for a tough and competitive triathlon. She has been training hard all season for this event and was rewarded a time of 1:27:51, overall placing of 279th out of 585, was 62nd female out of a field of 189 and was 9th in her F30-34 Age Category. Well done SJ.
Sunday 9th September – PIPs Hope and Support Annual 5k/10k, Newry
Noel Carr and club junior Grace Hamilton attended the annual PIPs Charity event in Newry on Sunday. A very well organised event with huge local support, Grace enjoyed the run and Noel recorded a great 10k time of 43:18. All for a great cause.
Sunday 9th September – Orienteering in Kilbroney Forest Park
With navigation closely linked to the mountain running scene it is recommended for runners to learn and refresh their map reading and compass work skills. With an Autumn Trophy Orienteering event planned by the accomplished mountain runner and adventure racer, Moire O’Sullivan, taking place in Kilbroney Forest Park on Sunday, club junior David Burns took on the opportunity to enter and was rewarded with taking 1st place in the Orange Category. Good practice for David who will be competing with his dad, Charles, in the Mourne Mountain Marathon next week-end. Meadow McCauley only home from the British/Irish Championships in Wicklow took on the challenging Green Course and lifted First F16 – a practice ahead of her representing for Ireland in the Orienteering Internationals in Scotland at start of October and Northern Ireland in the Regionals in England at the end of September.
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