Sponsor A Ball

 

Ruby Rose Murphy McShane & her Dad Gary sponsored the ball for our Senior league fixture with Granemore. Many thanks Ruby Rose & Gary

 

Pic Below;

Ruby Rose & Gary present the ball to James Morgan

 

 

 

SFL Div 1A

Granemore V Cross

On Saturday evening we travelled to Granemore for our Senior league fixture.
We got off to a blistering start scoring five points in as many minutes. Seconds after Granemore’s opening point, a super pass from Mickey McNamee to Mel Boyce who kicked the ball into the back of the Granemore net to give us our first goal of the night. Both sides scored two points each just before the half way point of the first half.
Points from Stephen Morris and Rían O’Neill (2) strengthened our lead. As the game entered injury time Granemore converted two frees and three points from us in quick succession left the score at half time;
Granemore 0-05 Cross 1-13
The second half was a highly entertaining encounter which saw some fine scores from both sides and an excellent display from our number one, Jamie McEvoy.
It began similar to how the game had commenced with us scoring four points in the opening minutes. Granemore responded scoring a trio of points, (1,F) to reduce the deficit but we pushed on and what can only be described as an acrobatic finish by Rían O’Neill resulted in our second goal of the match.
Granemore scored a point before we scored our third goal which put us in a commanding finish with just a little over ten to go on the clock.
The closing ten minutes of the game saw Granemore score 1-05. Points from Micéal McCabe and Colin O’Connor in the final minutes of the match helped to secure the victory for us.
Granemore 1-14 Cross 3-19
Well done lads and management.

 

 

IFL Division 2B

Saturday night also saw our Intermediate team in action. They travelled to  Clonmore for their fixture in which a five point win secured the points. Well done lads and management.

Clonmore 1-11 Cross 3-10 

 

 

U12

On Saturday our U12’s took part in a blitz which was hosted by Newry Mitchell’s.
A great effort by the entire team resulted in some fine displays of football by our U12’s.
Well done boys and management.

 

 

 

James Hughes U10 Tournament

This Saturday 9th June, another fantastic event will be taking place in St Oliver Plunkett Park, the James Hughes U10 Tournament. Thirty teams from nine counties will compete for the James Hughes Cup. The team parade will begin at 9.40am which will be followed by kick off at 10.00am.
It promises to be a superb day of football and craic in memory of James. We look froward to welcoming all the teams, mentors and supporters.
This is going to be a very busy day in the club, all help greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

Fixtures

 

 

Tuesday 5th June

U14 Div 1 Championship Semi Final
Cross V Clann Éireann in Madden
7.15pm

Wednesday 6th June

U10 Go Games (Rd 7)
Killeavey V Cross

Sunday 10th June

Senior League Div 1A

St Patrick’s, Cullyhanna V Cross @3.00pm.

Intermediate League Div 2B

Tullysaran V Cross @3.00pm

 

500,000 Steps Challenge Raffle Winners

1st Prizes
Cross Rangers Jersey signed by Senior Team; Mrs Margaret Dillon
£25 Voucher from Kams Chinese; Phelim Caraher

2nd Prizes
£20 Voucher – Cross Square Hotel; Marie McManus
£20 Voucher – Superbites; Ciaran Feeney
£20 Voucher – Caseys Euro Spar; Joan Shields
£20 Voucher – The Barber Shop – Bernice Carragher; Aoife Brennan
£20 Voucher – Mc Ardle’s Meats; Leo Blessing
£20 Voucher – Hanratty’s Bar & Lounge; Calum Kierans
£20 Voucher – Tir nir Nog – Gags Barbers; Marian McMahon

3rd Prizes
£10 Voucher – Centra; Michael Conlon
£10 Voucher – Centra; Eileen Canavan
£10 Voucher – Centra; Callum Dawson
£10 Voucher – Mc Namees Bakery; Kevin O’Neill
2 Family tubs Maud’s Ice Cream – MCS Grocery and Coffee Dock; Tomas McCabe
16” Pizza Voucher – Marios Pizza; Jack Brennan
Haircut of your choice – Cross Cuts Barbers; Nuala Murtagh
Bottle of Nancy Perfume – Mc Convilles Chemist; Sean Carr
Eye makeup Kit – Luke Murphy’s Chemist; Aria Aherne
2 Bottles Wine (Red & White) – Hanrattys Lounge & Bar; Nick Harvey
2 Bottles Wine (Red & White) – Murtaghs Bar; Aidan Hughes
2 Bottles Wine (Red & White) – Ma Kearneys; Anne McAllister
Large Pavlova – Mona Mc Entees; Kate Carville.
Well done to all our winners and thank you very much to everyone who sponsored the prizes.

 

Rangers Tapas Party Night

The Rangers Tapas party which takes place on Saturday 16th June promises to be a sociable, casual dining experience and the perfect way to have a relaxed, fun foodie night with friends.
Doors will open at 8pm with food being served at 8.30pm sharp.
Guests will be greeted with a champagne drinks reception on arrival.
Once seated, our in house chef will share an array of delicious Spanish dishes in batches to each table.
To round off the evening, music will be provided by one of the Provinces top Dj’s – Paul McArdle
Tickets sales are limited to 200 and can be bought from any member of our senior and intermediate men’s teams at a cost of £20 or €25.
Get your ticket now to avoid disappointment for what promises to be a fantastic night.

 

 

 

 

Crossmaglen Rangers Annual Golf Classic

For the second year running we are delighted that our sponsors will be Killycard Developments & Hanratty Oils. Thanks very much to the Hanratty family for your sponsorship and ongoing support for the club. Don’t forget to tell family and friends that our Golf Classic will take place in Concra Wood Golf Club, Castleblayney on Friday 6th July.
Anyone who would like to take part in the classic please contact Gene Duffy (Tel 07831 784931‬) or Joe Kernan (Tel ‭07714 298696‬).
We look forward to welcoming new and old faces.
For those who are attending the golf Classic and need accommodation, please contact The Cross Square Hotel, Tel.02830860505, Email [email protected] or Murtagh’s B&B, Tel. 02830861378.

 

 

Summer Camp

It is envisaged that we will run our summer camp from Monday 6th – Friday 10th August. We would appreciate feedback from Parents if this date is suitable. Please PM Cross Rangers FB page with any queries that you may have.

 

 

Executive Meeting

Meeting on Tuesday, 5th June at 9.00pm.

 

Crossmaglen Rangers LGFA Notes & Info:

Congratulations and well done to Aveen Donaldson and Lauren McConville and the Armagh Ladies squad who beat Cavan on Sunday evening to reach the Ulster Championship Final. Also, Patricia McEvoy who is part of the backroom team. Well done girls.

 

 

 

 

Congratulations also to Chloe Friary & Clodagh Conway who represented Crossmaglen in the half time game.

 

 

Duck Race 2018:

The Ladies will be running their  annual fund-raiser on Sunday 23rd June. This has been a great event, which has been well supported by our community. The ducks will be on sale in Casey’s Eurospar on Saturday 9th June, each Duck costs £2 or there are 3 for £5 available.

 

 

Gaelic 4 Girls:

Training continues on Monday nights for 6-7pm. This Monday G4G mentor and Armagh Star Aimee Mackin will take training, and we will present the girls with their G4G Jerseys. All girls should be dropped at the council field as normal and collect them from the backroom of the club at 7pm.

We are now inviting all girls who have participated in the G4G programme to become full members of the the Ladies Football Club. The membership is £20 for the year ahead, and it will cover the girls to participate in any blitzes which are coming up. Dates confirmed for blitzes are Sat 2nd: U10 Blitz in Carrickcruppen (all camogs to attend their blitz) and Sat 16th June: Ulster G4G blitz in Killeshill.

 

Senior & Minor Girls:

Training continues this week on Tuesday night at 7.30pm and Saturday at 7pm. . Girls are reminded that they must have paid their registrations in order to play and train.

 

U14 & U16 girls training:

All U14 & U16 players will train on Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Its important that all players attend these sessions as championship is coming up. U14s are taking part in Championship next Sunday, with venue and time to be confirmed.

 

Mouthguards:

A reminder to all players that mouth guards are a compulsory piece of equipment for all players.

 

Slieve Gullion Runners

Slieve Gullion Runner are hosting ‘G8’.
‘G8’ is an eight mile walk/run through the beautiful scenic Slieve Gullion forest park which will take place on Sunday 1st July.
Walkers will start at 9.00am with runners starting at 10.00am.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Samaritans, Newry & Dundalk.
There is a reduced price for all those who sign up early. Please PM Slieve Gullion Runners FB for more details.

 

 

Good Luck

Good luck to Rían O’Neill and the Armagh squad and management on Friday night when they play Tyrone in the Ulster U20 Championship.

Good luck also to the Armagh Senior squad & management who play Westmeath on Saturday night in the Qualifiers, Rd 1.

 

Egg Coffee And Ice Cream

On Saturday, one of our sponsors and a good friend of the club, Patrick & Caoimhe and all the crew in Egg Ice Cream And Coffee celebrated one year in business. Wishing you many more years of success.

 

 

Best Wishes

Thankfully, there is significant improvement in Kathleen’s condition. We continue to keep Kathleen and the Kelly family in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Charity Match

On Saturday 23rd June, a very special football match will take place in Derrylaughan Kevin Barry’s GAC, Armagh 02 V Tyrone 03.
Throw in is at 3.00pm. Tickets are limited and can be booked now. For more information check out Derrylaughan Facebook page. Match proceeds in aid of three very important charities, The Cormac Trust, KBRT and Michaela Foundation.

 

 

Condolences

Mrs Joan Cassiday
We send our deepest condolences to the entire Cassidy family on the sad passing of Joan, wife of the late Brendan, formerly Dundalk Rd.
The Cassidy family are life long members and supporters of the club .
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

 

Mrs Agnes Dixon, Coalisland Co Tyrone
Crossmaglen Rangers GFC send their deepest condolences to Agnes’s husband Tommy, Son Malachy & Dearbhla (nee McCoy) and the entire Nixon family following the recent sad loss of his wife and their Mother, Agnes.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh hanam.

 

 

Club Lotto

 

 

Our club lotto is available to play online. If you have family around the world please let them know about our lotto online, it is a great way of supporting the club when you are miles from home.
Below is the web address to play our lotto online.
https://www.clublottery.com/Club/Details/37

Draw; 03/06/18

Numbers Drawn; 11 25 27 30

No Jackpot Winner

1 matched 3 numbers; Brendan Rooney. Well done Brendan, you win £100.

Next Draw; 10/06/18

Jackpot; £9300/€10,300

 

 

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