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Newry AC had a very busy calendar this week in both local and national races. Venues this week were Bangor, Drogheda, Hilltown, Scarva, Antrim, Camlough and England.
Tuesday 15th May- North Down Track Meet
Hughie Mackin, John McCaffrey and Lee Maginnus made the journey to Bangor on Tuesday night to compete on track.
The men met with cold and windy track conditions knuckled down and focused on the task in hand. Lee Maginnis ran 61:81 in the 400 metres placing 1st in his heat. John McCaffrey and Hughie Mackin took the 1,500m race on and the ever competitive duo pushed each other with Hughie finishing with a time of 4:52:83 ahead of Johns 4:58:83.
Thursday 17th May - Drogheda Track Meet
Young athlete Grace Hamilton travelled to Drogheda and had fantastic performances in the Long Jump & 100 Metres. The talented junior jumped 3.04m in the Long Jump and lifted 1st place in her 100 Metres heat with a time of 15.3 secs. Well done Grace.
Thursday 17th May - Hill & Dales - Rocky Race
On Thursday night a strong crew of Newry AC athletes travelled to the Hilltown side of the Mournes for the Rocky Race. With perfect ground conditions and early evening sunshine Newry AC commenced their latest race challenge against a total race participant tally of 259. Warren Cartmill who is enjoying a great series of racing did not disappoint and finished 25th 38:05 2nd MV45. Paul Le Blanc followed next continuing his collection of top category placings with a time of 38:22, 28th place and 1st MV55.
29th Maurice Harte was a second behind Paul with 38:23, 29th and 4th MV40. The Newry AC Squad all followed through with 41st Rory Mulvaney 39:27 16th MO; 83rd Ronan Mynes 43:15 9th MV45 and Coach Kookie O’Hagan 56:51 6th MV60
259 in Race.
Well done everyone. Great racing. Newry AC currently sitting well up in the series category rankings.
Saturday 19th May - Ulster Schools Athletics
Meadow McCauley competed in warm track temperatures against a strong field of athletes in the Intermediate category to finish in 5th position with 2:30:88.
Saturday 19th May - Scarvagh 5k Trail Race
The grounds of Scarvagh House in the village of Scarva was the beautiful setting for a 5k Trail Race of which Lee Maginnus attended. In warm and sunny conditions Lee completed the course lifting 1st place in a time of 20:03.
Saturday 19th May - Inter Counties Mountain Running Championships - Lads Leap, Derbyshire, England
Newry ACs Esther Dickson enjoyed success with the Northern Ireland Ladies Mountain Running Team. The team lifted 3rd place in soaring temperatures and a highly competitive international race field.
With a course distance of 9.5km and ascent of 518 metres, Esther led the team and was rewarded with an excellent 15th place in a time of 59:36.
Well done Esther.
Sunday 20th May - Tri a Tri Camlough
Sarah Jane Beattie competed in her first triathlon at Camlough and had a fantastic and strong performance. Sarah Jane lifted 1st Female and with this debut race under her belt, she is sure to lift many more podium placings over the coming months.
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Senior Team
Craobh Rua seniors secured victory over Mattock Rangers from Louth. It was a hard fought game but well deserved victory.
On Tuesday night our seniors are scheduled to meet Truagh Gael’s. This Thursday our senior team face Clontibret at home whilst on Saturday we are away to Wolfe Tones of Monaghan in the Tain League.
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.
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
Rua Ógs
Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch on Monday nights 6:30 - 7:30 for Rua Ógs/U8/U10.
Blitz Details
Please note the dates of upcoming Hurling Blitz event this Sunday
Sunday 27 May 2018 Killeavy
U12.5
The Under12.5 team will play Middletown this Thursday (24th).
U13
Craobh Rua U13 team will travel to Darver this Monday to take on St Fechins in the opening game of the Tain Óg League. Management request that players and all travelling to game are at the Clubhouse for 6:15pm,
U14
Training and coaching continues Monday nights. We travel to Portaferry this Friday the 25th Of May to take on Portaferry in a Down League game.
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.
U16
Craobh Rua Under 16 team will face a stiff challenge in their league game away to Ballygalget. That match takes place this coming Sunday the 27th May
This Weeks Fixture Round Up
Seniors Play Truagh Gael’s (H) Tuesday 22nd May
Seniors Play Clontibret (H) Thursday 24th May
Seniors Play Wolfe Tones (A) Saturday 26th May
Under 12.5 Play Middletown (A) Thursday 24th May
Under 13 Play St Fechins (A)
Monday 21st May
Under 14 Play Portaferry (A)
Friday 25th May
Under 16 Play Ballygalget (A)
Sunday 27th May
U8 & U10 Hurling Blitz event this Sunday
Sunday 27 May 2018 Killeavy
Comghairdeas
Our Club was represented at the recent initiative organised by Newry Mourne & Down Council Chairperson Cllr Roisin Mulgrew. The event give an informed insight into the issue of Organ donation and the need for people to get on the Organ Donation Register. It was an excellent, informative and motivating night. Many thanks to the Council Chairperson and all involved in organising the Seminar.
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Senior Men
Following two wins in a row our senior men earned a hard-fought point away to Ballyhegan on Friday night with the game ending all square at eleven points each.
After a cagey opening ten minutes Ballyhegan recorded the first point of the game with Ryan Quinn replying soon after for the Shanes. The sides then swapped points with Kristian Magill on target for the Shanes with a well taken point before Ballyhegan edged ahead with their third point of the half. A David McCabe point tied the game again before two late first-half scores from Kristian Magill and Matthew Girvan gave the Camlough side a two-point advantage at the break, 0 – 5 to 0 – 3.
Both sides recorded early second-half scores with Matthew Girvan registering his second point of the contest for the Shanes but two pointed frees brought Ballyhegan level again before their third point on the trot put them one ahead. A quick free from the very impressive Marc Feehan found Paul O’Rourke in space and the second-half substitute made no mistake and tied the game once more. Ballyhegan replied almost immediately to nudge ahead again but great work from Kristian Magill set up David McCabe to fire over from a tight angle before a point from the hard-working Eamon McCabe gave the Shanes a narrow one-point advantage. Over the next five minutes the sides traded two points each with Paul O’Rourke getting the Shanes scores to keep them one point to the good with the game entering injury time but it was Ballyhegan who registered the final score to leave the game all square at the final whistle, 0 – 11 to 0 – 11.
Minor Boys
Our minor boys’ amalgamation of Patrick Rankins made in three consecutive wins last Monday night with great seven-point victory away to Ballyhegan, 1 – 15 to 1 – 8.
U12s
Saturday saw our U12 footballers travel to An Riocht to take part in the first tournament of the year. The first round of games saw the Shanes pitted against teams from Magherafelt, Sarsfields and Creggan and despite missing a number of players they qualified for the shield quarter-final where they came up against Glenravel from Co. Antrim. The young Shanes played some great football and battled hard to secure a semi-final place against our near neighbours Carrickcruppen but despite another good performance they came up just short of progressing to the final. All in all, it was a very enjoyable day out and well done to all involved on reaching the semi-final of their first tournament of the year......onwards and upwards for the rest of the season.
Well Done
Well done to our senior ladies’ footballer Aimee Mackin who was named on the Division 2 team of the league for 2018. Well done also to our younger members who made their First Holy Communion over the past few weeks.
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.
St Paul’s High School Re-Union
A St Paul’s High School Re-Union for the class who started in 1981 and finished in 1986/1988 will take place on 2nd June in Newry Golf Club. Tickets are available from the Golf Club or Messages Card Shop in Newry. This is a ticket only event with supper being served and a disco on the night also.
Lotto
Last week’s winning lotto numbers were 11, 14, 17 & 28. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x match three winner. The jackpot now stands at £1,250.
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U14
The Under 14 team played games against Middletown and Portaferry last week. Both games were strong challenges for the young Craobh Rua hurlers. There were fine skills on display at the two games.
This Monday night Craobh Rua will play Portadown in the U14 hurling league 7:15pm at home. After the game we will hold a short informative meeting for players and parents of both u12 & 14 teams in order to set out our plan for the remainder of the Summer.
On Friday night we then play host to Ballycran in the Down u14 hurling league with throw in at 7:30pm.
Comghairdeas
Well done to Jody Crilly, Brian Mc Cann and Tiernan Campbell who all lined out for the Armagh U14 team last Saturday and help them record a fine victory against Tyrone.
There are many more chances for players to attend county trainings/blitzes and this info will be passed given out on Monday night.
U12.5
The Under12.5 team will play Cuchulainns Lurgan this Thursday (17th). The squad are showing a great commitment and are doing the Club proud. Any parent or guardian who wishes to get involved in helping out with various duties involved with our Under 12 team such as First Aid, Driving, Coaching and Kit Person, please feel free to contact U12 coach Labhrás Bradley.
U16
Next Sunday (20th May) we travel to Ballygalget for a Down League game.
Rua Ógs
Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch this Monday night the 14th of May 6:30 - 7:30 for Rua Ógs/U8/U10.
U8 / U10 Hurlers
Our young Rua hurlers enjoyed their day at the Hurling Blitz in Lurgan. Our two teams who participated in the hurling event performed admirably, well done all Míle buíochas to all involved with organising the event and for those from our own Club who helped with transport and looking after the teams.
Blitz Details
Please note the dates of upcoming Hurling Blitz event
Sunday 27 May 2018 Killeavy
This Weeks Fixture Round Up
Seniors Play Mattock Rangers (H) Thursday 17th May
Under 12.5 Play Cuchulainns (H) Thursday 17th May
Under 14 play Portadown (H) Monday 14th May
Under 14 Play Ballycran (H)
Friday 18th May
Under 16 Play Ballygalget (A)
Sunday 20th May
Registration
Membership Registration must be completed as soon as possible. Feel free to seek further information from Craobh Rua coaches and Coiste if any further information needed regarding this issue. Craobh Rua Camlocha extend an invitation to all from our community who might wish to participate in and hopefully enjoy in our Clubs activities.
Membership Registration fees are are follows
Adult Players £60
3rd Level Student Players £30
Youth U18/ Child U9 £15
Adult non Player £20
Adult Concessions £15
Family £120 (There is a Standing Order Facility available for this category)
Comghairdeas
Many of our young hurlers and their families over the past weeks have been celebrating First Holy Communion. This week young children from St Josephs Bessbrook and Whitecross made their First Holy Communion and the Coiste and members of Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club extend our congratulations to them and all those who have received theirs recently.
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Newry Athletics Club competed in Dublin, Camlough, Newry, Navan and Newcastle this past week.
Dublin Athletic Board Graded Track Meet
4 Athletes had a great night of competition at the Dublin Athletic Board Graded Meet held at Tallaght Athletic Club. A good event to compete against the main Dublin Athletic Clubs and one to gauge performance standards. Weather conditions were not favourable with a cold wind blowing and rain. However, John McCaffrey and Hughie Mackin had good runs in the 1,500m and 200m; Meadow McCauley had a good long jump and Joanne McCauley ran consistently in the 200m and jumped to her satisfaction in the long jump. No PBs on the night but a good benchmark for training as the track season progresses.
Aquathlon Series 1
Sarah Jane Beattie completed in the Aquathlon Series 1 which incorporated a 750m Swim in Camlough and 5km in the surrounding area. Sarah Jane braved the cold climate and was rewarded with a 23rd overall placing and a brilliant time of 44:19.
Newry 10k – Ciara takes podium
On a challenging course with a tough head wind to contend with, Ciara Coffey ran a strong 10k race. The course which took the runners 3 loops around Newry proved tough but Ciara was able to maintain her pace and was rewarded with 3rd Female with a time of 40:11 and an overall position of 18th out of a race field of 192.
Slieve Donard Race
The weather was kind to the runners this year for the Slieve Donard Race. This race starts at the Tourist Information Centre in the middle of Newcastle and takes the runners to the summit of Slieve Donard and back down to the finish again at the Tourist Information Centre.
Warren Cartmill who is having a fantastic Hill and Dales Series performance currently did not let Newry AC and ran strong on the technical course to take 22nd overall placing in a race field of 204 with a time of 70:43 and lifting 2nd MV45. Well done Warren.
Meath Hurdles Championships, Navan
Meadow and Joanne McCauley took the road trip to Navan to compete in the Meath Hurdles Championships. This was their debut hurdles appearance.
Meadow competed well in the 80mH against strong competition and with lessons learned from this race she took on the 250mH in a time of 41:66 and rewarded with podium place of 3rd in U16.
In the Masters Race, Joanne competed in 80mH and lifted 2nd place and then with the help of her endurance background ran strongly in the 400mH to lift a 1st place.
Schools Ulster Athletics Qualifiers
Well done to Anna Fegan who has qualified in the Armagh Districts for the Schools Ulsters in the Inter Girls 300m. Also, Meadow McCauley has qualified through to the Schools Ulsters in the Inter Girls 800m and also in the 4x100m Relay. The Schools Ulster Championships will take place on Saturday 19th May at the Antrim Forum. Good luck girls.
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Southern Regional College’s Gaelic football team have won the Ulster Colleges Fr. Sharkey Cup following an enthralling 6-9 to 4-14 win over South West College, Enniskillen at Pearse Óg Park in Armagh.
Just when it looked as if the cup was heading to Fermanagh, SRC scored a goal with virtually the last kick of the game to earn a draw.
Both teams agreed to play extra time. Again it was end to end, with SRC showing extra quality and again finding the net to give them the edge.
This is a tremendous achievement from a group of dedicated and extremely talented young men who have done their college and coaches Stephen Ferris and Rory McGreevy very proud.
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St. Paul’s High School Intermediate Netball Team have beaten Glenola Collegiate of Bangor in the NNI Premier 2 Intermediate Netball League Final at the NI Centre of Excellence for Netball.
The team beat Belfast Royal Academy in the playoff stages of the competition
The match was a close affair with St Paul’s emerging as the eventual winners in the last quarter with a score of 29-24.
It's the third time the two teams have met this season, in the league group stages and the NI Cup- making this win all the more pleasing.
Mrs O’Hare- Armstrong the team’s coach commended the teams perseverance to the final whistle and the inspirational leadership of their new captain Cailiosa NiDhuill.
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Rua Ógs
Coaching /Training continues on our own club pitch next Monday night the 14th of May 6:30 - 7:30 for Rua Ógs/U8/U10.
U8 / U10 Hurlers - Blitz Details
Please note the dates of upcoming Hurling Blitz event
Sunday 13 May 2018 Sean Treacys
Sunday 27 May 2018 Killeavy
Under 12
The Under 12 team travelled to play Cuchulainns Armagh last Thursday night and put up a gallant display against the strong Armagh side. There were fine efforts from all our players and they are improving in skills and as a team with their involvement in the league games,
There will be training on this Monday night the 7th. Coach Labhras Bradley has asked members of the squad to attend training this Thursday nightalso.
Any parent or guardian who wishes to get involved in helping out with various duties involved with our Under 12 team such as First Aid, Driving, Coaching and Kit Person, please feel free to contact U12 coach Labhrás Bradley.
Council Award
Last Wednesday evening the historic achievements by our Under 16 team in winning the Armagh
Under 16 Championship and League were honoured by Newry, Mourne & Down Council. Craobh Rua thank Newry Mourne & Down Council Chairperson Cllr Roisin Mulgrew for her kind Invite and hosting the event. Milé buíochas Roisin and Newry Mourne & Down Council.
Senior Team News
The seniors last week were defeated by Derrynoose in the McCormack Cup. Our match against Truagh in the Monaghan league was postponed and we await Re fixture details.
We hosted St Fechins in the Ulster Senior Tain hurling league and recoded our first home win of the season. It was a spirited display by all involved.
U18
Craobh Rua will travel to Portaferry this Wednesday the 9th of May.Management will inform all involved of the travel arrangements
Under 16
This Sunday our Craobh Rua U16 team will face Killeavy in the league
Under 14
Craobh Rua Under 14 team will travel to play Middletown this Monday (7th) night and on Friday evening will host Portaferry from County Down. The games are scheduled to throw in at 7-30pm. Under 14 coordinators will inform the squad of arrangements through their usual channels.
This Weeks Fixture Round Up
Friday 11th May
Under 16 Play Killeavy (A)
Sunday 13th May
Under 18 play Portaferry (A) Wednesday 9th May
Our U8 & U10 squads return to action at next Sunday's (13th May) Blitz in Lurgan from 10am until 12noon. Travel arrangements will be passed on through the usual procedures. Anyone seeking further information should contact the appropriate Coach.
Registration
Membership Registration must be completed as soon as possible. Feel free to seek further information from Craobh Rua coaches and Coiste if any further information needed regarding this issue. Craobh Rua Camlocha extend an invitation to all from our community who might wish to participate in and hopefully enjoy in our Clubs activities.
Membership Registration fees are are follows
Adult Players £60
3rd Level Student Players £30
Youth U18/ Child U9 £15
Adult non Player £20
Adult Concessions £15
Family £120 (There is a Standing Order Facility available for this category)
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Thursday 3rd May - Binnian Hill & Dales Race 4
Newry AC took on the 1.8 mile - 1,800ft - ascent only race up Binnian on Thursday evening. Visibility was poor and weather conditions not great but 231 runners braved the elements and terrain of which included 4 brave Newry AC souls. Ronan Mynes completed the tough race in 29:51 and took 3rd MV45; Rory Mulvaney followed on his tail with 29:56; young club junior David Burns came over the line in a brilliant 38:43 and Coach Kookie O’Hagan crossed the line in 46:58.
Saturday 5th May - NIMRA Annalong Horseshoe Mountain Race
The forecast was for warm and sun with cloud. On the day it was warm and the sun played hide and seek with the mountain mist causing some runners to have unplanned route detours! The course was 13.1 miles, including 1,371m of ascent and including such summits as Binnian, Lamagan, Comedagh and Chimney Rock. Each mountain has its own technical terrain to encounter over and above poor visibility at times. Chimney Rock has its unforgiving heather and hidden holes, Lamagan has the boulder fields and Binnian - well it’s just a challenge of it own! The poor visibility through the course really shook the apple cart causing leading lady Esther Dickson to go off course but she promptly sorted her navigational error and strongly came back to take 3rd Female position in a time of 2:58:05 and an overall position of 33rd. Keiron Kelly ran with the leading pack and this performance was rewarded with a 9th position and 2nd in MV45 category. Paul LeBlanc was not far behind Esther and completed the tough race in 39th position in a time of 3:02:34 and lifted 2nd MV55. Noel Carr finished in 52nd with a time of 3:14:06. Ronan Mynes completed the race in 75th position and a time of 3:33:56, this was Ronan’s second race of the week after racing Binnian on Thursday evening. A big thanks goes out to Coach Kookie O’Hagan and his loyal dog and club mascot ‘Pete’, who trekked out to the Blue Lough to ensure the Newry AC runners had fresh water and energy supplies during their race and supplied great encouragement too.
Saturday 5th May - Setanta Duathlon, Dundalk
Sarah Jane Beattie took on the Setanta Duathlon, Dundalk. The very warm conditions made this tough race even tougher and Sarah Jane competed hard to be rewarded with 1st in her category. Well done Sarah Jane.
Saturday 5th May - Irish Orienteering Championships, Open Mountain Middle Distance, Donegal
Meadow and Joanne McCauley travelled to the mountains in Donegal to compete in the Irish Orienteering Championships. They both successfully completed their mountain courses in the warm but wet under foot conditions. Meadow's hard running and concentration was rewarded with 2nd W16 prize. She may be recruited now to train the rest of the Newry athletes on their navigational awareness!
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