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Senior Team
Craobh Rua seniors recorded a well deserved victory over Carrickmacross last week by a 1-13 to 1-11 scoreline. Conor McKevitts goal was a key factor in the win. There were also good scores from Ryan Diamond, Fiachra Bradley, Michael Doran, Sean Watters, Paddy Garvey, Conan Brannigan and Pól Cunningham.
Ulster GAA Féile Blitz
Our U14 team were unlucky to fall to Bríd Óg Of Antrim on the Ulster Féile Blitz Final. The day of underage hurling took place in Belfast and the young Craobh Rua hurlers performed admirably playing sine excellent hurling throughout. On their way to the final try defeated Bríd Og (Antrim), Tulach Og (Tyrone), Eoghan Rua (Derry) and St John’s (Antrim). They then met Bríd Og again in the final who unfortunately turned the tables on us. All in all though it was a great day spent hurling in the sun and plenty of improvements made. Míle buíochas to all who helped organise the event and ensuring our panel of hurlers had a good day of competition and fun. This Monday night (11th June) our U14 team are at home to Sean Treacy's Lurgan.
Successful Underage Sponsored Walk
An Coiste Craobh Rua would like to thank all who participated in our annual Underage fund raising walk and barbecue. We had a lovely evening for the Walk through Derramore Forest and the refreshments afterwards helped cap what was a fun filled healthy family event. Thanks once again to all who raised much needed funds for our Hurling Club. We would also like to place on record our gratitude to all those who wee involved in organising the Walk and Barbecue.
Under 21
Our Under 21 team will play in the Armagh Shield Final on the 26th Of June.
Richard Hughes Hurling Blitz
The annual Richard Hughes U8 & U10 Hurling Blitz will take place on Sunday the 22nd of July.
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 is concessions for families.
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/
“Hooley Around Cooley”
Please note the date got our annual fund raising “Hooley Around Cooley”
Cycle which takes place on Sunday September 30th
Rua Ógs/U8/U10
Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch on Monday nights 6:30 - 7:30
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Senior Men
For the second time in the league this year our senior men and Forkhill ended all-square with Sunday’s game finishing Shane O’Neill’s 0 – 13 Forkhill 1 – 10.
The Shane’s began the game well and were two points up after five minutes, with Paddy Gregory and Paul O’Rourke on target but two points in as many minutes had Forkhill back level. Forkhill then went ahead for the first time with a well worked goal but a point from Mark McCabe and a free from Paul O’Rourke had the home side back to within one. A pointed free from Forkhill and another point minutes later edged three in front again with Eamon McCabe replying for the Shane’s but with the game first-half injury time Forkhill knocked over their fifth point to give them a three-point half-time lead, 1 – 5 to 0 – 5.
The Shane’s made a great start to the second period and three points in the opening ten minutes had the sides level with Ciaran Mackin (2) and David McCabe (1) getting the scores. The Shane’s were on the front foot at this stage and a Paddy Gregory point nudged them in front and their lead increased two minutes later when Paul O’Rourke knocked over a free from a tight angle. The sides then swapped points with O’Rourke on target again for the Camlough side with another pointed free but it was Forkhill who hit the next four points to give them a narrow two-point advantage. With the game now in added time Forkhill looked to have done enough to claim the win but two late frees from David McCabe and Paul O’Rourke earned the Shane’s a hard earned draw: Shane O’Neill’s 0 – 13 Forkhill 1 – 10.
Next up for the senior men is a home game against Clomore next Saturday evening.
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies hosted Saval last Monday in an entertaining challenge game, with some great football played by both teams with the Shane’s running out winners on a score-line of 6 - 7 to 0 - 15.
The Shane’s lined out as follows: Aoife Brady, Paris Boswell, Emma Kenny, Caroline McMenamin, Orlagh McKenna, Cliodhna Sloan, Ellen Hannaway, Orlaith McArdle, Blaithin Mackin, Moya Feehan, Aoibheann Jones, Sinead McDonnell, Geraldine McNally, Brianna Mathers, Tara Byrne.
Subs: Tara Reel, Shauna Reavey, Kirsty Murphy, Niamh Carragher, Caoimhe McKenna and Aimee Mackin.
The Shane’s scorers were Aimee Mackin 2-4, Aoibheann Jones 2-1, Blaithin Mackin 1-1, Moya Feehan 1-0, Geraldine McNally 0-1.
Training continues this week on Monday and Thursday at 7.00pm at the club.
U14 Girls
Our U14 girls qualified for the championship after fantastic 7 – 11 to 3 – 5 win over Middletown on Thursday night. Well done to all the girls and the management team on a great win.
U12 Boys
Our U12 boys were in action on Saturday afternoon against Correnshigo and after a slightly slow start they soon got going and played some brilliant football to run fully deserving winners.
U12 Girls
Pearse Ógs were the visitors to Camlough on Sunday to take on our U12 girls. Played in glorious weather conditions both teams served up a great game of football but it was the young Shane’s who ran out the eventual winners. The girls have been training hard and playing well recently and they certainly showed this on Sunday with a fantastic display.
Family & Friends Sponsored Walk
Sunday morning saw the club hold a very successful Family & Friends sponsored walk with over 100 people taking part – players, parents, grand-parents, brothers, sisters, committee members, club members and our friends from Confucius Institute and their Chinese students. The walk left the club shortly after 11.00am and made its way to Derrymore Wood where everyone had a short break for drinks and fruit before heading back to the clubhouse for a BBQ. The club would like to thank each and every person who took part, it was great to see so many young (and old) Shane’s people enjoying themselves. Well done to everyone who helped to organise the event and helped out in any way to make it such a great success.
Best Wishes
Best wishes to senior ladies footballer who underwent knee surgery during the week and we all wish her a speedy recovery.
Well Done
Well done to Connaire Mackin and Greg McCabe who were part of the Armagh team which defeated Westmeath in the All-Ireland qualifier on Saturday evening.
Armagh GAA Club Draw
Tickets for the last Armagh club draw can now be bought at a cost of £25.00 each which will see prizes of a Renault Clio and numerous monthly cash prizes on offer – 2nd prize £3,000; 3rd & 4th prize £1,000; 5th & 6th prize £500; 7th – 16th prize £100. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member.
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.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 4, 10, 24 & 31. There were no jackpot winners and 2 match three winners. The jackpot now stands at £1,350.
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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Senior Men
Our senior men suffered a narrow but disappointing two-point defeat at home to Eire Óg on Saturday night, 2 – 10 to 2 – 8.
The sides swapped points in the opening minutes with Ryan Quinn scoring for the Shanes before a fast- paced move saw Matthew Girvan put David McCabe in on goal only for him to be hauled down in the small square. The referee had no hesitation in pointing to the spot and Paul O’Rourke stepped to emphatically dispatch the penalty to the roof of the net and give his side an early three-point advantage. However, Eire Óg scored the next three points, one from a free, to tie the game before Ryan Quinn popped over his second point of the half to put the Shane’s ahead again but their lead was short-lived as Eire Óg netted their first goal of the game and followed up with another point to put them three points to the good. Matthew Girvan pointed for the Shanes to reduce the deficit to two but Eire Óg scored a couple of late first-half points to see them lead by four at the break, 1 – 7 to 1 – 3.
The Shane’s made a brilliant start to the second period and three points in the opening five minutes had them back to within one, the scores coming from Micheál Brady and free each from Paul O’Rourke and David McCabe. Eire Óg replied with their eight-point to edge further ahead and could have been even worse for the home side but the Shane’s keeper Conor Ruddy made an excellent save to prevent and an almost certain goal. The save seemed to lift the Shane’s and when a brilliant ball from Conal O’Brien found David McCabe the Shane’s full-forward bore down on goal before rifling the ball to the back of the net to put his side back in the lead by one. Conor Ruddy then pulled off another great save, palming the ball behind from another goal bound effort but from the resulting ’45 Eire Óg tied the game with a well taken point. A Paul O’Rourke free was quickly cancelled out by another Eire Óg point to keep the sides level heading into injury and a Matthew Girvan point a minute into added time seemed to have won the game for the Shane’s. However, with thirty-three minutes on the clock a high ball into the Shane’s square was flicked to the net and sealed the win for Eire Óg on a score-line of 2 – 10 to 2 – 8.
The senior men return to action next Sunday at home to Forkhill at 2.00pm.
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies have a challenge game on Monday night, 4 June at home against Saval at 7.15pm. Training continues on Thursday at 7.00pm.
U12s
Saturday saw our U12s take part in the annual Newry Mitchell’s tournament which saw forty-seven teams from thirteen counties take part. The Shane’s were in a group alongside Crossmaglen, Newry Shamrocks, Buncrana, St Colmcille’s and St Peregrine’s. The young Shane’s were unlucky not to progress to the quarter-final stage this year but they played a lot of good football and gained a lot of experience from the tournament. We would like to thank the Mitchell’s for their invite and congratulate them on what was another well-run tournament and thank-you to all the players and parents for attending on Saturday......onwards and upwards.
U12 Girls
Our U12 girls were in action against Dromintee on Sunday afternoon and in a game, which was played in extremely hot conditions the girls put on an excellent display of football. Despite playing some brilliant stuff they came up just short, losing out by just a single point but hopefully they can take their performance into next Sunday at home to Pearse Ógs. Well done to all the girls and training continues as normal on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
U10s, U8s & U6s
All our U10s, U8s, and U6s have brilliant evening last Tuesday when they all travelled to Correnshigo to play a few matches. All the children played some brilliant football at all three age groups and it was great see so many youngsters out and abut and enjoying themselves. Well done to all the players, managers, mentors and parents and a big thank-you to Correnhsigo for their hospitality.
Family & Friends Sponsored Walk
The club would like to invite all our club members, players, parents and friends to our sponsored walk next Sunday, 10th June. We will be leaving the clubhouse at 11.00am to walk to Derramore Woods before returning to the club for a BBQ and snacks for all walkers. Sponsor cards will be given to all our footballers from U6 right through to Senior and all donations, big or small will be greatly appreciated. As an incentive we will offering prizes at each group for the player with the most money raised on their sponsor card. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in on the day so why not bring your family friends along.
Best Wishes
Best wishes to Grace Chambers and Aoidin Reel who both recently suffered hand injuries playing for our U12 girls.
Armagh GAA Club Draw
Tickets for the last Armagh club draw can now be bought at a cost of £25.00 each which will see prizes of a Renault Clio and numerous monthly cash prizes on offer – 2nd prize £3,000; 3rd & 4th prize £1,000; 5th & 6th prize £500; 7th – 16th prize £100. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 3, 4, 25 & 27. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x lucky dip winner. The jackpot now stands at £1,300.
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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Senior Team
Craobh Rua seniors recorded a victory over Truagh Gael’s last week in the Monaghan league but fell to Cuchullains in the Paddy Mccormack Shield semi final. The rather hectic programme for our senior panel continues with games this Tuesday night away to Clontibret, whilst we host Carrickmacross at our founds on Thursday night. We deeply appreciate the efforts of all our panel members, management and back room team.
Rua Ógs/U8/U10
Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch on Monday nights 6:30 - 7:30 .
U16
U16: Our last run out before the exam break saw our young hurlers head to the Ards Peninsula to play Ballygalget on Sunday. A perfect morning for hurling and first class facilities ensured a top class game with a high level of skill on show.
Craobh Rua had the upper hand on their opponents on this visit and ran out victors 6-18 to 2-07. Our Under 16 team now take a break for exams but on our return we have Armagh league as well as Down League resuming. We will be running of our club U16 Poc Fada on Monday night 4th June @ 7pm.
This Weeks Fixture Round Up
This weeks games /activities details
Seniors
Tuesday 5th June
Seniors Play Clontibret (A)
Thursday 7th June
Seniors Play Carrickmacross (H)
Under 16
There is a break from League Action
Under 21
Our Under 21 team will play in the Armagh Shield Final on the 26th Of June.
Richard Hughes Hurling Blitz
The annual Richard Hughes U8 & U10 Hurling Blitz will take place on Sunday the 22nd of July.
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 is concessions for families.
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/...
“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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Thursday 31st May - Drogheda & District Graded Track Meet
On a warm but windy evening, 4 Newry AC athletes (Lee Maginnus, Sarah Jane Beattie, Joanne McCauley & Meadow McCauley) travelled to the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda.
The 800m was entered by Lee Maginnis completing in 2.15.04; Meadow McCauley ran a very calm and controlled race and kept close in the leading pack to be rewarded with a new PB of 2.27.84; Sarah Jane Beatie followed through strongly in 2.38.68.
Joanne McCauley competed in the 100m Race (Wind: -1.0 m/s) with a time of 14:93. She also took on the High Jump clearing 1.30m.
The 3 ladies also competed in the Long Jump with the finishing distances of Meadow McCauley 4.10, Joanne McCauley 3.93 & Sarah Jane Beattie 3.91.
Thursday 31st May - Hill & Dales - Millstone
Six Newry AC athletes attended the Millstone race in warm and humid conditions.
Esther Dickson was out to maintain her series lead and retain her 2017 title. Esther confidently completed the race taking 1st Female and 18th overall with a time of 43:32. Her team mates followed in hot pursuit with Maurice Harte in 20th with a time of 44:02 and 3rd MV40; Paul Le Blanc was 31st with 45:22 and 2nd MV55; 35th was Warren Cartmill with 45:55 and 2nd MV45; 42nd was Rory Mulvaney with 46:24 and Coach Kookie O’Hagan coming in at 79:27.
A great night of racing with the series nearing closure and Newry AC sitting competitive in many of the age categories.
Saturday 2nd June - Rostrevor Parkrun
Father and son team and regulars to this course - Martin and Ethan Patterson took on Kilbroney Park this week in very warm and humid conditions. Ethan ran consistently to complete in 19:50 and taking 3rd place. Dad, Martin blasted round the route and was rewarded with a new PB of 22:58.
Saturday 2nd June - Irish Mountain Running Championships - Carrauntoohil, County Kerry.
In a race not for the faint hearted - with a difficulty level rating of Extreme, Newry AC’s Cathal McGreevy took the challenge. Cathal came through strong and completed the race well up in the rankings. Carrauntoohil is the highest peak in the island of Ireland and is the central peak of the Macgillycuddy Peak Range. The race had 1,137 metres of very technical ascent and a distance of 12.5km.
Saturday 2nd June - Camp China, California
Across the pond in California, Ronan Mynes took up on a tough Half Marathon Trail Race challenge in the State Park of Camp China.
Camp China challenged Ronan to an extensive trail network with views of Mt. Tam, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay climbing up and over the peak and winding along thick forests until descending again to open trails on the San Pablo Bay side of the park.
In temperatures of 25 degrees at 9am, Ronan impressed finishing 27th overall and coming in 4th MV50.
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Senior Team
Craobh Rua seniors played Clontibret in a league match last week and claimed a worthy victory in what was a close encounter. It was a passionate and committed team effort from the Craobh Rua hurlers. Clontibret played their part in providing the spectators at the match with a good game. There were good exhibitions of hurling skills from both sets of hurlers. This Tuesday night our seniors are at home to Truagh Gaels.
Rua Ógs
There will be no training this Monday night the (28th May).Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch on next Monday night 4th June 6:30 - 7:30 for Rua Ógs/U8/U10.
U8/ U10 Hurling Blitz Killeavy
Our young hurlers has an excellent morning of hurling in Killeavy Blitz. Craobh Rua fielded two U10 teams and were involved in tight encounters with teams from.Derrynoose, Cuchulainns, Keady, Killeavy and Middletown. The young U8 hurlers who also participated in the Blitz morning all performed well.Many thanks to all those involved in organising the event and to our young hurlers for their great efforts.
Please note there is no training this Monday night (28th May) due to mid term break. Activities continue as usual on Monday 4th June
U14
We travelled to Portaferry this Friday the 25th Of May to take on Portaferry in a Down League game.The game was played in excellent conditions and this also helped make the long journey to the well known Down hurling club a very enjoyable one. The lads worked hard in the game and most importantly stuck together throughout. Next week sees us with an away game this Monday night (28th May) v Keady. We will be leaving from the clubhouse at 6:15pm.
On Friday night we make another trip to the peninsula to this time face up to Ballygalget. Management will be in contact later in the week.
U16
Craobh Rua Under 16 team faces a stern challenge in their league game home to Ballygalget.
Beautiful weather and perfect pitch conditions ensured a fast high scoring encounter against our opponents. A nip and tuck first half left the score line 2-06 to 0-09 at half time. The second half was more of the same and the match was very close. We notched a few scores at the right time to run out 4-10 to 2-14 winners. It was a game played in a tough but sporting manner and credit to both teams for their excellent hurling skills.
This Weeks Fixture Round Up
Seniors Play Truagh Gael’s (H) Tuesday 29th May
Under 14 Play Keady (A) Monday 28th May
Under 14 Play Ballygalget (A) Friday 1st June
Underage Sponsored Walk
The annual Underage Sponsored Walk which raises much needed funds for Craobh Rua will take place on the evening of Monday 4th June. Sponsor cards available this Monday evening at training.We encourage all our hurlers and their families to get involved with this popular and pleasant event.
Feel Free To Help
Any parent or guardian who wishes to get involved in helping out with various duties involved with our Under 12 /13/14 team such as First Aid, Driving, Coaching and Kit Person, please feel free to contact U12 coach Labhrás Bradley.
Under 21
Our Under 21 team will play in the Armagh Shield Final on the 26th Of June.
Richard Hughes Hurling Blitz
The annual Richard Hughes U8 & U10 Hurling Blitz will take place on Sunday the 22nd of July.
Craobh Rua Annual Kellogg Cúl Camp 2018
This will take place on Monday 23rd July - Friday 27th July 2018 from 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 is concessions for families.
https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/...
Exams
Many of our young hurlers are now focused on important exams they face.
A little bit of stress can be a good thing as it motivates us to knuckle down and work hard. But exams can make stress levels get out of hand, which can stop us from performing our best. So it's important to address it and get it back under control. Remember If you're feeling really worried or anxious, chat to a good friend, family member, or tutor. It helps to get it out of your system, and they may well be able to help think about practical strategies to deal with exam stress.
We wish those doing exams well and we in Craobh Rua remind all our young hurlers in particular that they are valued members of our club family and we deeply appreciate their input and efforts.
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Senior Men
After having a free weekend our senior men are scheduled return to league action next Saturday evening with a home game against Eire Óg.
Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies came from seven points down at half-time to earn a well-deserved draw last Sunday night away to Sarsfields. Both teams put in a tremendous effort and produced both superb scores and heroic defending in abundance. Well done to all the players on a very entertaining game and many thanks also to Sarsfields club for their hospitality afterwards. The ladies were back in action on Saturday evening when they travelled play Armagh Harps. Due to several absentees with injury, work and family commitments, Shanes fielded with seven U16 players against a strong Harps side. However, the Harps soon realised they were in a battle as Shanes took the game to their more experienced opponents. Unfortunately, Harps hit two fortuitous goals just before half-time to edge ahead. The Shane’s stuck to their task throughout the second-half, defending brilliantly at times, before finishing with a late rally but fell just short on the night. It was great display of heart and fighting spirit from Shane’s with outstanding performances especially from young goalkeeper Aoife Brady and the more experienced Geraldine McNally, who notched 1-3 from midfield. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm
U16 Girls
Our U16 girls played Carrickcruppen in a challenge game on Friday and well done to both sets of players for putting on a very entertaining game.
U12 Boys
Our U12 boys had a busy but successful week with games against Dromintee on Monday night and Killeavy on Saturday. The young Shane’s have been playing some great football recently and they continued this over the two games, running out deserved winners in both games and making it wins in a row.... well done lads, keep it going.
Well Done
Well done to our underage footballers Odhran Bradley, Caoimhe Feehan and Diarmuid Mathers who have all been awarded Gaeltacht scholarships as part of the Armagh Gaeltacht Scholarship scheme.
Good Luck
Good luck to all our footballers who are currently sitting their exams.
Armagh GAA Club Draw
Tickets for the last Armagh club draw can now be bought at a cost of £25.00 each which will see prizes of a Renault Clio and numerous monthly cash prizes on offer – 2nd prize £3,000; 3rd & 4th prize £1,000; 5th & 6th prize £500; 7th – 16th prize £100. Tickets can be purchased from any committee member.
Family & Friends Sponsored Walk
The club would like to invite all our club members, players, parents and friends to our sponsored walk on Saturday, 10th June. We will be leaving the clubhouse at 11.00am to walk to Derramore Woods before returning to the club for a BBQ and snacks for all walkers. Sponsor cards will be given to all our footballers from U6 right through to Senior and all donations, big or small will be greatly appreciated. As an incentive we will offering prizes at each group for the player with the most money raised on their sponsor card. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in on the day so why not bring your family friends along.
Shane O’Neill’s & the Confucius Institute
Our ongoing relationship with the Confucius Institute continued on Saturday when a group of Chinese students and representatives from the Confucius Institute visited the club. The students learned some of the basic skills of Gaelic football including kick passing, hand passing, soloing and shooting and our senior men's footballer David McCabe even "volunteered" to knock over a few frees off the ground. The afternoon was rounded off with a lovely lunch in The Yellow Heifer. Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable day and we hope to see them all back at the club again soon.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 11, 13, 15 & 22. There were no jackpot winners and 3 x match three winners. The jackpot now stands at £1,300.
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Newry AC are well warmed up for the summer running season. Athletes were competing at all levels from Irish Nationals, local track meets, Road Racing, Parkrun to Triathlons.
Tuesday 22nd - ANI Open Meet, Mary Peters Track Belfast
Hughie Mackin, John McCaffrey and Lee Maginnis travelled to Belfast for their latest track event.
Lee Maginnis ran the 800m taking a time of 2:13:89 with Hughie Mackin in the same race and following through with a finish time of 2:16:64. John McCaffrey determined to beat his recent performances was rewarded with a time in the 1,500m of 4:51:15.
Wednesday 23rd - Bann 10k, Banbridge
Ciara Coffey took to the roads of Banbridge for the annual undulating Bann 10k. On a very warm evening Ciara added to her collection of podium placings and finished strong with 2nd Female in a time of 40:43.
Thursday 24th - Drogheda Graded Series Meet
4 Newry AC female athletes travelled to Drogheda for the Summer Series Meet. In the 200m the times taken were 29:62 for Clodagh Doran, 29:89 for Anna Fegan, 30:41 for Sarah Jane Beattie and 31:98 for Grace Hamilton. In the 1,500m, Sarah Jane Beattie completed in 5:33:99 with Anna Fegan finishing with 5:46:14.
Thursday 24th - Hill & Dales Series - Moughanmore
Newry AC athletes took to this challenging course and continued to produce great results.
Warren Cartmill came in 25th place with a time of 38:17 lifting 2nd MV45. Esther Dickson was right behind him in 26th in a time of 38:24 and took the 1st Female title. The next two followed in pursuit of them with Paul Le Blanc in 32nd in a time of 39:02 and 3rd MV55 and Maurice Harte in 34th in a time of 39:10 and 5th MV40. Rory Mulvaney followed in a time of 42:14 18th MO, Junior David Burns 53:50 5th MJ and Coach Kookie O’Hagan completed 64:42 5th MV60.
Saturday 26th - Rostrevor Parkrun
4 Newry AC athletes took part in this challenging Parkrun which is a great course for training in the beautiful setting of Kilbroney Forest Park.
Young Ethan Patterson flew in 2nd, making the hills look easy in a time of 19:35. Sarah Jane Beattie came in at 23:28 with Martin Patterson nearly catching her with a time of 23:36 and and young Newry athlete and 3rd Patterson family member, Pierce, completed the course in 27:03.
Saturday 26th - Irish Life Health National Combined Events Championships - Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin.
Joanne McCauley lifted another Irish National Podium place this season for Newry AC bringing home a Bronze Medal in a very competitive and tough Masters Category.
This Combined Event was a challenging Pentathlon in the heat with the events of 80m Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Putt & 800m.
Joanne left the mountains & trails behind this season to focus on Track & Field Training and the commitment is now paying back.
Meadow McCauley also competed in the U16s Category. A highly competitive age group - Meadow competed hard to be rewarded with a 5th place.
Sunday 27th - Blackrock Triathlon
Sarah Jane Beattie in her 3rd event of the week completed Blackrock Triathlon in a time of 60:06 and lifted 1st in her age category.
Sunday 27th - Newry City Merchants Half Marathon
Just under 600 athletes took on this 13.1 mile event and this included new Newry AC member, Mark Malone. Mark blasted home in a fantastic time of 1:19:42 and finished 7th place. A brilliant top ten result for Mark.
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Armagh once again took an early exit from the Ulster Football Championship on Saturday night following a dour game against Fermanagh at Brewster Park in Enniskillen.
Never seeming to get into gear, a low scoring first half saw all to play for at half time with just two points separating the sides at Fermanagh 0:6 to Armagh's 0:4.
The second half saw Armagh reduced to 14 men with Niall Grimley sent off for a strike to Sean Quigley. With ten minutes to go only four points separated the sides but Fermanaghs win never ever seemed in doubt.
Just two of Armagh's tally of 7 points were from play.
Kieran McGeeney's men now head for Round One of the qualifiers on 9 June.
Final Score Armagh 0:7 Fermanagh 0:12
Twitter comments
"This Fermanagh Armagh clash is not a very good argument for televising more Gaelic football"
"Well that FA cup final was about as exciting as selecting a new pair of slippers. Thankfully able to catch the Armagh v Fermanagh match now though"
"Some of the tackling from Armagh has been shocking. Some day the penny will drop with McGeeney that he needs footballers and not just muscle men"
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