Reserve Championship Rd 1

Cross V Madden 

Following our win on Wednesday night against Pearse Ogs in the preliminary round of the Reserve championship, we welcomed Madden to Cross for the first round clash. Tony O’Hare was the man in charge. The first half was a low scoring affair, all scores coming from play. Points for Ronan Finnegan (2) James Coyle and Ryan Conlon, the visitors slotted over 2 points.

Cross 0-4 Madden 0-2

Madden got off to a dream start as play resumed, a goal in the opening minutes and for the first time in the match, they had the lead but only for a short time, Stephen Fiddler Finnegan converted a free to level matters. Both sides traded points, ours coming from the boot of Shane Gallagher. Both sides had missed chances and as the game entered the last quarter, Fiddler hit a super strike which sailed over to edge us in front once more. Madden converted a free and with minutes remaining the sides could not be separated. Just as the clock hit normal time, Madden got a point from play to give them the advantage before substitute, James Teelan got the equaliser to send the game into extra time.

Cross 0-8 madden 1-5

The start of extra time replicated the start of the second half, Madden had the ball in our net and they now had an early lead, a significant lead as legs were tiring. A Bernard Cassidy point just before the break, brought it back to a two point game.

Cross 0-9 Madden 2-5

The second period of extra time was exciting stuff, Ryan Conlon brought it down to the narrowest of margins at the start of play. James Teelan for the second time in the match got the equaliser.  A few tense minutes passed but the final whistle blew and the sides were even stevens! In games of old, a replay would be called but that is not how things are in the modern game, a repeat of Croke Park in St Oliver Plunkett Park, Penalties!

Cr0ss 0-11 Madden 2-5

Madden were first up, converting their first penalty. James for the third time levelled matters, when he struck his penalty well. Madden’s second,  a super save from Conor.  Ryan Conlon scored our second. Maddens third was saved again. James Coyle registered our third. Madden converted their fourth as did Cheesy, to a rapturous applause! We  now proceed to the QF. The  draw to see who our opponents are, will take place on Tuesday night.

Penalties; Madden 2  Cross 4

Cross 4-11  Madden 4-5

Well done lads and management on a super win, hard luck Madden.

Thanks to Tom @Madden for the photos!

Juvenile Draw 2022 

Ticket now on sale for our upcoming draw. They are available to purchase in;

Mary Deery’s

McConville’s Chemist

Shorts Sports

Shorts Bureau

McEntee’s

Superbites

Tickets available from players and committee members. You can also purchase online via Cross Rangers Klubfunder, selecting general payment (juvenile draw) from the drop down menu. Please contact me, if you would like to pay via Revolut.

Field Rota Wk 04/07/22

Fixtures

Friday 8th  July, 

 

Crossmaglen LGFA 

Good Luck to Armagh Ladies in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. We especially want to wish all our club members involved every success, as they take on Kerry, in Tullamore on Saturday 9th July. We encourage our members to show their support, whatever way you can; get your flags out, watch the game or travel on the day. #serioussupport

Congratulations to Eva Cassidy and Caitlin Lenaghan who were part of the Armagh Ladies Team who beat Limerick this week, to qualify for the All-Ireland Final.

Talk Programme is up & running. All of our teams have been participating in various events, which are hoping to raise awareness for the positive impact that participation in our club can have.

Congratulations to our U12.5 cohort, who took on Davitt’s from Belfast on Saturday 25th June. Welcoming the team to the local club and enjoying to food together afterwards.

Also, our U14.5 and U16.5 teams had a team bonding day in Muckno, and good afterwards, hosted by Raymond Watters in Castleblaney.

Next week we will hold our inaugural ‘Dip at Dawn’ event at Loughross.  This is a fully inclusive event, which is intended to be a bit of fun. We are aware of the benefits of cold water immersion on the body, mind and soul, but who will be brave enough to jump in.  We hope the local community can get behind this event, and donations will be accepted on the day.

U10.5;  Majella McKeever Blitz. 

Our U10.5 team travelled to Cullyhanna on Sunday, to participate in the inaugural Majella McKeever Blitz. Majella was an integral part of the Armagh Ladies committee, always promoting the participation, and the rights of girls in sport. This tournament, is a fitting tribute to an inspirational woman.  Crossmaglen Ladies were delighted to be invited to participate and we are delighted with the girls performance on reaching the SF stage, the future is bright. Thank you to the McKeever Family and Cullyhanna for providing this opportunity to our young players.

LGFA Fixtures 

 

U14.5 Div 1 League

Thurs 7th July

V Carrickcruppen (Home)

 

U12.5 Div 1 League

Wed 6th July

V Dromintee (Home)

 

Sponsor A Ball; Senior League

Shaun & Nicola Aherne & family will sponsor the ball, V Madden. Thanks to the Aherne family for your sponsorship and support. Darragh, Donnacha & Jamie-leigh present the ball to their neighbour, Oisin.

 

 

Sponsor A Ball; Intermediate League

Martin Hardware  will sponsor the ball, V Culloville. Thanks to Conor, Aidan & all the team at Martin Hardware for your ongoing support. Conor & Aidan present the ball to Paul.

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