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A quiet week for Newry AC as the holiday season is in full swing. However, no rest for Esther Dickson who was representing the Northern Ireland Mountain Team at Snowdon.
Wednesday 18th July - Dublin Athletic Board Graded Meet - Tallaght Stadium
Joanne McCauley attended the 7th Dublin Race Meet on Wednesday evening.
Using the event for practice towards the Irish National Masters, she competed in the 400m race against great competition and rivals from the Tallaght and Lucan Ladies.
Saturday 21st July - Jewson International Snowdon Race
Esther Dickson represented at Snowdon on Saturday for the Northern Ireland Mountain Team.
This race is considered as one of the greatest in the world of mountain running and attracted top runners from 10 different countries.
In gloomy conditions the prestigious challenge was a 10 mile race which started from the edge of Lake Padarn in the village of Llanderis leading up to the highest summit (Snowdon) in Wales and England and then a tough return descent.
The Northern Ireland Ladies Team all finished in the top 15 in the Ladies Elite Race with Esther performing strongly taking 14th place in a great time of 1:31:33.
Well done, Esther.
Saturday 21st July - Rostrevor Parkrun
The Patterson family were out in force for their weekly Parkrun in Kilbroney Forest Park.
Ethan had another great top 10 finish completing this challenging course with 6th place in a time of 21:08. Pierce followed in 14th in a time of 24:27. Ryan took 20th in 25:28; Erin was 35th in 35:59 and Fiona took 36th in 36:00.
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Newry AC were in full action this week with some fantastic performances. Trail, mountain and track events were all in the mix for the athletes.
Monday 9th July - Ballyvea FC 5k - Silent Valley
The beautiful and tranquil Silent Valley Mountain Park was the setting for the Ballyvea FC 5k Race on Monday evening.
Lee Maginnis took on the challenge of this undulating course which incorporated tarmac and trail. Surrounded by majestic scenery, Lee completed an enjoyable race in a time of 18:57 to take the podium 1st place.
Thursday 12th July - Drogheda Graded Summer Series Final Meet
Newry AC enjoyed a successful final night of the Graded Summer Series Meet at the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda.
All the Newry AC athletes recorded PBs in their races - a reward to their training and payback to the dedication of Coach Kookie O’Hagan.
In the 1,500m races the fantastic PB times recorded were - Rory Mulvaney 4:44.4; Hughie Mackin 4:45.9; Sarah Jane Beattie 5:28.9 and Anna Fegan 5:37.9.
In the 200m races, Joanne McCauley recorded a superb 29.4 PB.
However, special mention must go to young Clodagh Doran who was the star of the night. Clodagh rocketed round the track oblivious to the spectators cheers. The youngster chopped 3 seconds off her time for a tremendous 26.6 PB and took 1st place in her heat.
Friday 13th - Born2Run Sea2Sky 5k & 10k Race - Newcastle
Newry AC enjoyed a good night of running in Newcastle at the popular and packed Sea2Sky Race.
In a race field of 603, Ciara Coffey took the tough 10k course challenge in her stride. Ciara continued her 10k race success lifting 3rd Female in a time of 41:59 and 28th overall.
Rory Mulvaney who had a last minute dash from work to the start line completed the race very strongly. Rory even with completing a superb 1,500m track race the previous evening was able to fly over the finish line in a time of 41:13 and 24th overall.
Joanne McCauley who has missed the mountain trail season due to track sprinting took on the 5k. With a hard track race the night before, Joanne settled with a 27th placing overall & 10th Female in a time of 25:59 out of a race field of 156.
Saturday 14th July - Irish Milers Club - Irishtown
John McCaffrey attended the IMC Track event in Irishtown, Dublin. John competed in the 3,000m against a top field of runners from all over Ireland. With this experience he can now establish a training benchmark for future races.
Saturday 14th July - Ballybay Town Park Triathlon
Sarah Jane Beattie completed another great Sprint triathlon. She finished with a Personal Best on a challenging course. Sarah Jane is improving her performance times with each race and is gaining great strength and experience as she does.
Saturday 14th July - Rostrevor Parkrun
The Patterson family took on their weekly Parkrun in Kilbroney Forest Park. Young Ethan continued with his consistent performances and came home in 3rd place with a time of 20:32. Pierce followed in 18th with 25:36; Myles in 20th with 25:47 and Fiona came in 33rd and 4th Female with 28:45, just 10 seconds shy of her course PB.
Young Erin ran her first Parkrun with a fabulous time of 33:45 and one she can now use to target future PBs. Martin was by her side and followed in at 33:49. Well done Erin.
Saturday 14th July - Armagh Parkrun
Esther Dickson returned to the beautiful setting of Palace Demense for a 2nd week. With the hills no challenge to Esther, she powered round in 19:52, picking up first female and 2nd overall placing.
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Junor and senior football teams from various leagues throughout Newry, Mourne and Down Council will compete in a new competition organised by Council Chairman, Cllr Mark Murnin.
It's the first of his charity fundraiser events, the Chairman’s Be Active Cup Junior and Senior Football Tournaments.
The senior tournament will be the first of its kind in Northern Ireland which will bring sixteen teams from various leagues across the district together to compete for the champion title - winner of the Chairman’s Be Active Cup.
As part of its Community Fun Day at Tollymore Football Club, Newcastle on 29 July, the Irish Football Association (IFA) Grass Roots Programme will run a mini football competition. From this competition they will identify two teams, one which will represent legacy Newry and Mourne District Council and the other to represent legacy Down District Council; these teams will play each other for the Junior Be Active Trophy before the Senior final on 1 August at Newry Showgrounds.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin said, “I am delighted to launch this football tournament, which incorporates many of my aspirations for the incoming year, in particular, linking communities throughout the district through health and wellbeing. The competition also supports the Council’s new ‘Be Active’ campaign which was launched last autumn, providing a fresh approach to promoting a healthy lifestyle, combining physical activity and recreation activities to encourage a healthier way of living.
“The tournament has been specially developed to provide a platform for football teams, young and old and for all abilities from across the district to play competitive sport. It will bring over 250 footballers together and afford them the opportunity to compete with neighbouring teams from other leagues.”
He concluded, “As well as providing an opportunity to link communities and promote health and wellbeing, the event will raise money for my chosen charities, Glebe House, Northern Ireland Air Ambulance, and Newry and District Gateway Club. I want to encourage everyone to come out and show their support for all the teams participating in the tournament.”
Andy Waterworth, IFA Outreach and Volunteer Officer said, “I am delighted that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has taken a positive step towards encouraging teams from across the Newcastle, Mid Ulster, Carnbane, Amateur, and Intermediate Leagues to come together through their passion for football.”
The venues for the games will be Jennings Park Newry, Kilmore Playing fields, Crossgar, and Newry Showgrounds where the final will be hosted by Newry City Football Club.
Newry City Special Olympics team, which had tremendous success at the 2018 Special Olympics Ireland Games held recently in Dublin, will be mascots at the final and will display their talents with an interval match at half time.
The tournament starts on 23 July and finishes on 1 August. For more information and a list of fixtures and results for the tournament, visit newrymournedown.org and keep an eye on the Council’s social media pages.
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Senior Team
Our senior team are due to face this Saturday (7th July ) at 5pm.
Cúl Camp
Our annual Cúl Camp will take place from Monday 23rd July - Fri 27th July
10am - 2pm.
All participants will have a full week of fun packed activities.
This camp is for both boys & girls aged 6-13 years. You will also receive a FREE Jersey, Half Zip & Rucksack.
Please register online to ensure your child receives their kit on the first day of camp.
If you have any queries about the online application, please feel free to contact Fiachra Bradley or any underage coach for information.
The cost of the camp is £45, there are concessions for families.
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/...
This weeks Fixtures
U8 & U10 Blitz Sunday 8th July in Derrynoose.
U13s play Mullaghoran in Táin Óg league Semi Final Monday 2nd July at 7:30pm in Cloghan, Monaghan
U14s away v Liatroim on Friday 6th July evening 7:30pm
Under 16 Home v Derrynoose On Sunday 8th July 12 noon
Minors X 2 fixtures:
Home V Ballycran on Wednesday night 4th July 7:30pm
Home v Derrynoose on Friday night6th July 7:30pm
Seniors at home v Clonduff on Saturday 7th July 5pm
Rua Ógs/U8/U10
Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch on Monday nights 6:30 - 7:30 . There was a Blitz on Sunday past in Portadown. Many thanks to all who helped ensure that we all enjoyed an excellent morning’s hurling. Derrynoose will host the next Blitz which takes place next Sunday the 8th July. All players will be advised of travel arrangements.
Richard Hughes Hurling Blitz
The annual Richard Hughes U8 & U10 Hurling Blitz will take place on Sunday the 22nd of July.
Armagh Hurling Championship Draws
Dates to be confirmed
U-14 Championship:
(1/4 final Derrynoose Vs Killeavy) winners Vs Cuchulainns
(1/4 final Middletown (home) Vs Craobh Rua) winners Vs Keady
U16 Championship:
(1/4 final Craobh Rua (home) Vs Killeavy) winners Vs Derrynoose.
Keady Vs Cuchulainns.
Minor championship:
(1/4 final Cuchulainns Vs Keady) winners Vs Craobh Rua.
Middletown Vs Derrynoose.
Comghairdeas
Craobh Rua Hurling Club, Committee, Players & Members congratulate all those young athletes from the area who participated in the recent Special Olympic Ireland Games which took place in Dublin. We are very proud of the achievements of all and in particular our local medal winners.
Respect All Match Officials
An Coiste Craobh Rua Camlocha remind all players, coaches, parents & supporters that our Club fully endorses the “Give Respect – Get Respect” Campaign. This is an awareness campaign that seeks to ensure that Gaelic Games are promoted and played in a positive, fair and enjoyable manner and where Players, Coaches, Spectators and Referees Give Respect – Get Respect from each other. We are proud as a club that our teams, coaches, and members endeavour at all times to uphold these values.
“Hooley Around Cooley”
Please note the date got our annual fund raising “Hooley Around Cooley”
Cycle which takes place on Sunday September 30th
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U14 Féile – A Brilliant Week-End
The club had a brilliant U14 Féile week-end with our own girls taking part in the tournament whilst also hosting the U14 girls from Claremorris, Co. Mayo.
The Claremorris players, management and parents arrived at the club mid-afternoon on Friday following their long journey from the west to be greeted by our own U14 girls’ contingent and committee members. After a short pit-stop both teams headed for Killeavy to play their first group games of the competition. Both teams played against Naomh Eoin from Carlow and Armagh team Ballyhegan and recorded differing results with the Shane’s narrowly losing both their contests whilst Claremorris beat Ballyhegan before losing out to Naomh Eoin. Both sets of players then returned to the Shane’s where the Claremorris girls met up with their host parents for the week-end.
Saturday morning saw the Shane’s and Claremorris play each other in tremendously hot conditions in Camlough and after a brilliant game of football the Shane’s emerged victorious by a couple of scores. After a short lunch both sets of players boarded their team coaches and headed to St Fechin’s in Louth for their respective Cup and Shield quarter-finals which saw the Shane’s take on Dublin side Westmanstown Gaels with Claremorris pitted against another Dublin side, St Brigid’s Gaels. Unfortunately for both teams they came out on the wrong side of result and their footballing journey in the tournament came to an end but not their journey in the Féile.
They all returned to Camlough on Saturday evening for a BBQ and disco at the Shane’s club-house. With it being such a great evening, the girls and boys spent most of their time playing football on the field and no doubt swapping phone numbers and making friend requests via social media whilst the adults watched the Mayo and Kildare with our visitors from the west being left disappointed with the result in Newbridge. A number of presentations were then made, with the Shane’s presenting the Claremorris club with a fine piece of crystal in remembrance of their visit to South Armagh whilst the Claremorris handed over a framed jersey of their Féile representing team. The Claremorris club also presented our host parents and chief organiser Yasmin Mackin with Foxford Woollen Mills blankets in recognition of the hospitality and generosity. With the presentations complete young and old alike then danced away into the early hours to music from the brilliant Bob Lea.
The Claremorris group left the club on Sunday morning to head back to the west with a week-end full of great Féile memories to look back on.
Now that the week-end is over the club would like to thank everyone who helped out in any way to make it such a success:
the U14 girls and their young (and not so young) management team of Tara Byrne, Hayley Mackin, Cliodhna Sloan, Greg McCabe and James Feehanthe U14 parents for not only hosting Claremorris players but also for all their hard-work over the week-end – making sandwiches, providing cakes, buns and fruit, making tea and coffee, making burgers and their overall support of the girlsthe people who helped sponsor the girls in any way, including Greg McCabe and family who sponsored the t-shirts the girls wore throughout the tournament and Gortrush Foods who supplied the burgersthe committee members who worked hard in the background to ensure everything ran smoothlyYasmin Mackin who worked tirelessly, not only over the week-end, but ever since the club were made aware that Claremorris would be our visiting clubEveryone else who played any small part in making a great week-end
Senior Men
Our senior men recorded another very impressive away win on Friday night, beating Middletown on a score-line of 1 – 12 to 1 – 10.
An early Middletown free was cancelled by a Kristian Magill point before David McCabe nudged the Shane’s in front only for Middletown to reply almost immediately to leave side all-square after ten minutes. The home side then registered the next four scores, a goal and three points, to lead by five but points from Kristian Magill, David McCabe and Ryan Quinn had the Shane’s back within two but an added time point from Middletown saw then lead by three at the break, 1 – 5 to 0 – 5.
The second-half was almost ten minutes old before it seen it’s first score with David McCabe popping the ball over for the Shane’s but Middletown replied straight away to restore their three-point advantage. A Kristian Magill free reduced the deficit but two points in a minute increased Middletown’s advantage to four, 1 – 8 to 0 – 7 before the sides swapped a point apiece with Ciaran Mackin firing over a great effort from the outside of the boot. With less than ten minutes left on the clock the Shane’s trailed by four but three quick-fire points from Neil Paul Lennon, David McCabe and Mark McCabe had them back to within one and when David McCabe rounded the Middletown keeper to slide the ball to the net the Camlough men led with time almost up, 1 – 11 to 1 – 9. Middletown reduced the deficit to just one with a pointed 45 but a second Ciaran Mackin point deep into injury time sealed the win for the Shane’s, 1 – 12 to 1 – 10.
The lads are on a good run of form at the moment and they hope to continue that next Friday night at home to Ballyhegan.
Senior Ladies
A busy week ahead for our senior ladies with a home game against Sarsfields on Monday night at 7.30pm followed by another home game against Carrickcruppen next Saturday night at 7.00pm.
U14 Boys
The U14 boys recorded a hard-fought four-point win away to St Paul’s on Sunday morning, 4 – 13 to 4 – 9. Training continues this Tuesday and Thursday but it will be few weeks before their next league game.
U12 Girls
The U12 girls will be training as normal over the coming week, Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7.00pm – 8.15pm.
Annual Golf Classic
This year’s annual Golf Classic will take place on Saturday 28th July at Cloverhill Golf Club. This year’s competition will take place in association with the Confucius Institute and will take the form of a 3-Ball Scramble at a price of £75.00 per team. The winners will collect a first prize of a 1 Stay and Play package at the Slieve Russell Hotel. Anyone wanting to enter a team or get further information please contact Gareth McLoughlin on 0044 781 089 2439.
Armagh GAA Kelloggs Cúl Camps
Armagh Coaching and Games Development Committee will operate 19 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps across the County during the months of July & August, with the one at Shane O’Neill’s taking place from 16th – 20th July from 10.00am – 2.30pm each day.
Registration is now available online and we encourage parents to use this easy and convenient method of registration by visiting www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Children attending will receive a backpack, jersey and three-quarter zip top. Costs for the camps are: First child £45, second child £40, third and subsequent children £35 (children attending a second camp, without gear, will be charged £30).
For more information contact Denis Hollywood at denis.hollywood.gm.armagh@gaa.ie or call 07787 534 630.
Registration can be completed on the first morning of your chosen camp but pre-registration is strongly advised. Only children who have been pre-registered will be guaranteed their backpack and kit on time.
Well Done
Well done to Connaire Mackin and Greg McCabe who were both part of the Armagh senior team who defeated Clare in the All-Ireland qualifier on Saturday afternoon.
Good Luck
Good luck to our club and Cairde member Alanah Mackin who opens her own hairdressing business this coming Wednesday, 4th July. We all wish Alanah the very best of luck for the future.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 6, 10, 18 & 21. There were no jackpot winners and 2 x match three winners. The jackpot now stands at £1,550.
Community Walk-Way
Leaving your son or daughter to training....then why not spend your time using our Community Walk-Way around the pitch while your children train. The walk-way is a great facility, in a safe environment and is open to everyone in the community and can be used at any time.
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Tuesday 26th June - Belfast International Meet, Mary Peter’s Track, Belfast
Meadow McCauley attended this prestigious annual event at Mary Peters to compete in the Inter Girls 800m. Meadow ran a blazing race with the top Ulster girls in extreme heat and was pleased to finish just shy of her current PB time.
Thursday 28th June - Drogheda Graded Meet
Mark Malone and Lee Maginnis travelled to the Lourdes Stadium to compete in the latest meet of this popular graded series. In hot track temperatures, Mark Malone tackled the 5km and was rewarded with a well earned 1st position in a time of 16:48.9 Lee Maginnis took on the 800m finishing in 2:16.70.
Saturday 30th June - NIMRA Spelga Skyline
Esther Dickson secured the top female position at the Spelga Skyline. The race takes on the summits of Meelbeg, Loughshannagh, Muck, Moughanmore, Pierce’s Castle, Rocky, Hen and Cocky - starting and finishing at Spelga Dam.
In blistering conditions, with 12.4 miles and an ascent of 1,400m, Esther took control of the race determined for a win. Esther passed the final control point to finish in a fantastic time of 3:08:12, 4 minutes ahead of the next female competitor. Esther was an impressive 5th position overall in this male dominated race. After taking the Hill and Dales Female Crown for 2018, Esther has her sights strongly set on taking the NIMRA Top Female Tile for 2018 to make it a double. Rory Mulvaney also took on this challenging race and completed in 4:28:37 in a credible 40th position after an unfortunate navigational error at Rocky.
Saturday 30th June - Rostrevor Parkrun
On a sweltering morning in the beautiful surroundings of Kilbroney Forest Park, Newry AC took on this challenging Parkrun course. The Patterson family were out in force with Ethan Patterson, celebrating his 10th Parkrun, snapping up 1st Place in a time of 20:19; Myles Patterson followed in the top 10 with a time of 25:57; Pierce Patterson finished with 27:50 and Fiona Patterson completed in 32:17. Ciara Coffey followed in close against Ethan’s heels to finish in 2nd position, in a time of 20:34 and recording a PB for this course.
Saturday 30th June - NI/Ulster Masters Championships, Mary Peter’s Track, Belfast
In very hot track conditions which saw competitors travel from as far as Wexford, Joanne McCauley, Barry Monaghan and Lee Maginnis brought home a total of 7 medals (5 Gold & 2 Silver) for Newry AC.
Multi Eventer Joanne McCauley added more Track & Field medals to her cabinet this season by lifting 4 Golds in her events. Topping the overall ladies in the High Jump and Long Jump, 3rd overall in the 100m and 1st F40 and 2nd overall in the 400mH and 1st F40. She recorded a well earned PB in her High Jump as well as in her 100m and the cruel 400mH. Joanne will now focus on training towards the Irish Nationals in August. Barry Monaghan ran a consistent 800m race to finish 3rd overall and place 1st M45 to lift a Gold Medal. Lee Maginnis came in just being Barry to lift a Silver in the M35. Barry, not content with completing one tough race then took on the punishment of the 1,500m race in very hot conditions to lift a Silver in the M45 category.
Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July - Mwellrea & Nephun IMRA Connaught Championship Races, Co. Mayo
Cathal McGreevy took on 2 tough mountain races in 2 days. Cathal completed the Difficulty Level 9 Mwellrea Mountain Race on Saturday which has a distance of 10.7k and ascent of 766m (Difficulty Levels run from the lowest of 1 to highest of 10). Not content with one tough race, the next day (Sunday), Cathal challenged the Nephun Mountain Race with a difficulty level of 7, distance of 5.3km and 736m ascent. Cathal definitely deserves a well earned rest for a few days!
Sunday 1st July - G8 Slieve Gullion 8 Miler
Warren Cartmill and Ciara Coffey took on a field of 91 runners in very warm conditions for the inaugural race organised by Slieve Gullion Runners. Both Newry AC athletes are in fine form this season and Warren Cartmill finished comfortably in 4th place in a time of 1:00:13. Ciara Coffey followed in close behind Warren to lift the 1st Female Podium position and take an overall 8th position in the race. Fantastic running from both athletes.
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Every one of the nine members of the Sportability Paralympic Swimming came home with at least one medal at the Disability Sport NI Annual Swimming Championships in Lisburn last week.
Best for Sportability was Bartosz Goscianski, who beat his personal best for 100m free style winning gold, coming home with two silver and a bronze as well.
Sarah Rafferty was on top form as always, as she came home with one gold, two silver and a bronze also.
Don Farrell, new to the Championships, won two gold medals and one bronze.
Daniel Kearney, Brannon and Cara Shields, all new comers to the championships kept their cool and came away with a good medal haul.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin said, “I am delighted that the Council is associated with the promotion and development of Paralympic Sports. I am proud to say the team have done very well in this competition. I’m looking forward to watching out for the young athletes here today representing their Country in future Paralympic games.”
Sportability Paralympic Swimming Squad Coach, Mr Micki Connor said, “I am absolutely delighted with everyone’s performance. The hard work you’ve put in all year has clearly been worth it. Congratulations to all the team.”
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Senior Men
A fantastic display of attacking football saw our senior men overcome Tullysaran by seven points on Friday night, 3 – 15 to 2 – 11.
The sides were level after five minutes with David McCabe getting the opening Shane’s score before further points from McCabe and Paul O’Rourke put them two in front. Tullysaran went ahead minutes later when they were awarded a penalty which they duly scored and they followed up with two quick-fire points to give them a three-point advantage. However, Tullysaran’s lead was short-lived as Ryan Quinn pounced on a poor kick-out to lay the ball off to David McCabe who made no mistake from close range to fire the ball to net and bring the sides level. This score lifted the Shane’s and they registered the next three points with Ryan Quinn, Mark McCabe and Paul O’Rourke on target with Tullysaran replying with two points of their own to leave just one between the teams. The Shane’s extended their lead minutes later when the evergreen Paddy Gregory fired over a great point with the outside of his boot before a Kristian Magill free in first-half injury time gave his side a three-point advantage at the break, 1 – 8 to 1 – 5.
An early second-half point from Peter O’Brien was quickly cancelled out by a Middletown free before two David McCabe frees in as minutes put the Shane’s five to the good. The Shane’s were totally dominant at this stage and every time the went forward they came away with a score, none better than David McCabe’s second goal of game when he brilliantly dispatched the ball to top-corner of the net to give the away team a healthy eight-point advantage. The very impressive Mark McCabe added a twelfth Shane’s point with second-half substitute Neil Paul Lennon tagging on another point to give them a seemingly unassailable ten-point lead but Middletown had other ideas and mounted a strong comeback which saw them score 1 – 5 without reply to leave just two between them going into injury-time. However, another David McCabe free stopped the rot for the Shane’s and gave them a three-point lead before a brilliant ball from Peter O’Brien found Mark McCabe in front of goal and he made no mistake to fire home the Shane’s third goal of the game before a late David McCabe free sealed the win for the Camlough side, 3 – 15 to 2 – 11.
This was undoubtedly the best Shane’s display of the season so far, racking up a total of 3 – 15 but credit must also go to their defensive unit who were brilliant throughout, especially during the spell of sustained Tullysaran pressure midway through the second-half, with Michael McParland and Nathan Morgan immense throughout the entire game. Particular mention must also go to young Ciaran Mackin who, despite still being a novice at this level, had his best game to date in a senior jersey and was a big influence on the Shane’s win.
Next up for the senior men is a trip to Middletown next Friday night.
Senior Ladies
It’s a busy week ahead for our senior ladies with two home game coming up, they play Dromintee on Wednesday night at 7.15pm before taking on Sarsfields at 7.30pm on Saturday evening.
U16 Girls
The U16 girls play Killeavy this coming Thursday evening, 28th June at 7.00pm in Camlough.
U14 Girls
It was disappointment for our U14 girls on Thursday night, losing out to a very good Mullaghbawn side in the Championship final. Despite a tough game great credit must go to all the girls for their never say die attitude which saw them fight hard right until the final whistle. Well done to all the girls and their management team on getting to the final and they can now look forward to welcoming Claremorris U14 girls to Camlough next weekend and taking part in the Féile.
U10 Blitz
Saturday saw a great day’s football at our annual U10 blitz today which saw a total of 31 teams taking part. There was some brilliant football on display throughout the tournament and there were 3 teams left standing at the end with Dromintee 2 winning the Plate competition beating Silverbridge in the final, Shane O’Neill’s winning the Shield competition beating Middletown in the final whilst Dromintee 1 overcame Cookstown in the final of the Cup. It was a great day all round for the Dromintee club with young Diarmuid O’Rourke collecting the Player of the Tournament award.
We would like to thank all the clubs for their participation and helping to make it such a successful day. We would also like to thank everyone who helped out on the day - referees, score-keepers, photographers, registration takers, burger makers, shop assistants, coffee, tea and sandwich makers, car-park attendants, rubbish collectors and anyone else who played any part on the day. A special of thanks also to Gortrush Foods who supplied the burgers, Davis Bakery for the buns and cakes, Decky Harbinson for providing the PA system, Safe Fuels for the parking provision and Hughes Costcutter for the hot food.
We really hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed their day and we hope to see everyone back next year.
U8s
Saturday proved to be a very successful for our U8s when the shield competition at the Poyntzpass blitz. The U8s have being playing some great football recently and their awards were rewarded on Saturday. By all accounts they were excellent on Saturday and great credit must go to all the players and their manager Albie Kelly for their efforts not just on Saturday, but right throughout the year.
U14 Féile
Next weekend sees the club host Claremorris U14 girls in the All-Ireland Féile. Claremorris arrive in Camlough next Friday afternoon before heading to Killeavy to play a couple of group games. A number of games will be played in the Shane’s next Saturday also and depending on results the Shane’s and Claremorris U14 girls may head on elsewhere to play in quarter-finals and semi-final. A disco has been organised in the club on Saturday night for our own club members and the Claremorris contingent. It promises to be another busy weekend and anyone with any spare is asked to come along and lend a hand.
Annual Golf Classic
This year’s annual Golf Classic will take place on Saturday 28th July at Cloverhill Golf Club. This year’s competition will take place in association with the Confucius Institute and will take the form of a 3-Ball Scramble at a price of £75.00 per team. The winners will collect a first prize of a 1 Stay and Play package at the Slieve Russell Hotel. Anyone wanting to enter a team or get further information please contact Gareth McLoughlin on 0044 781 089 2439.
Armagh GAA Kelloggs Cúl Camps
Armagh Coaching and Games Development Committee will operate 19 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps across the County during the months of July & August, with the one at Shane O’Neill’s taking place from 16th – 20th July from 10.00am – 2.30pm each day.
Registration is now available online and we encourage parents to use this easy and convenient method of registration by visiting www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
Children attending will receive a backpack, jersey and three-quarter zip top. Costs for the camps are: First child £45, second child £40, third and subsequent children £35 (children attending a second camp, without gear, will be charged £30).
For more information contact Denis Hollywood at denis.hollywood.gm.armagh@gaa.ie or call 07787 534 630.
Registration can be completed on the first morning of your chosen camp but pre-registration is strongly advised. Only children who have been pre-registered will be guaranteed their backpack and kit on time.
Well Done
Well done to Connaire Mackin and Greg McCabe who were both part of the Armagh senior team who defeated Sligo in the All-Ireland qualifier on Saturday evening.
Congratulations
Congratulations this week to James McCavitt, a member of our senior ladies management team, who got married to Elaine Lynch in Rome on Saturday. We wish James and Elaine many years of health and happiness together.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 1, 4, 9 & 31. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The jackpot now stands at £1,500.
Community Walk-Way
Leaving your son or daughter to training....then why not spend your time using our Community Walk-Way around the pitch while your children train. The walk-way is a great facility, in a safe environment and is open to everyone in the community and can be used at any time.
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Mark Murnin, has hosted a reception for Newry City Athletic Football Club to celebrate their remarkable rise through Irish League football and their promotion to the Premier League, in the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre on Friday 15 June 2018.
Speaking at the reception, Chairman Murnin said, “I am delighted to be able to celebrate Newry City AFC’s outstanding achievements during the past few seasons. Not only has the team been promoted to the Premier League after the 2017/18 season, but they have enjoyed a meteoric rise through the leagues over the past few years, winning four promotions in five seasons.”
Chairman, Councillor Mark Murnin continued “I would particularly wish to congratulate team manager, Darren Mullen and Coaches, Raymond Byrne, Mickey Keenan, Jervis McCaul and Gary Boyle. They have been instrumental in the success of the team, ever since you reformed the club in March 2013. I am delighted that as a result of their outstanding year, they are now preparing for life in the Premier League. The Council and our community are very proud of each and every one of you.”
Chairman Murnin added, “I have no doubt everyone has trained exceptionally hard to achieve this promotion, demonstrating talent, dedication and commitment. I can only guess at the many weeks and months of hard work you have put into training. I also want to congratulate and thank all of the backroom staff and sponsors for the important part they play in the success of the team. We celebrate all those who have played a part in your achievement and know that you will continue to build on your remarkable accomplishments.”
The Chairman presented the team with an engraved crystal bowl to add to their trophy cabinet and mark their achievement.
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