Armagh U17 Championship SF
Cross V Clann Eireann
We welcomed Clann Eireann to St Oliver Plunkett Park on Saturday evening for the Armagh U17 Championship SF. A minutes silence was observed for the late Gerard Devlin and Eugene Ryan who both passed away during the week.
We settled quickly into the game, 1-2 on the scoreboard (the goal the result of a penalty awarded which Ronan Fitzpatrick scored) before the Lurgan boys got their opening score in the eleventh minute. Points from Dara O’Neill and Caolan Finnegan stretched our lead and at the first water break we were in a comfortable position. As play resumed, Clann Eireann scored three points without reply to reduce our lead. With minutes remaining until half time, a super strike from the boot of Caolan Finnegan landed in the Clann Eireann net to give us our second goal of the evening. As the game entered injury time, Clann Eireann scored a goal but seconds later, we replicated this, a great ball from Shane Gallagher to Dara O’Neill resulted in our third goal. A Clann Eireann point brought the scoring of the half to a close to leave the score at the break;
Cross 3-4 Clann Eireann 1-5
Clann Eireann opened the scoring of the second half, two points, one from a free converted . A Bernard Cassidy triggered a scoring spree for us, 1-5 scored, substitute Aaron O’Neill the goalscorer, and as the game entered the last quarter, we were in a commanding position. We scored a further 1-3 in those final minutes, Ronan registering his second goal, Clann Eireann scored two points.
Cross 5-13 Clann Eireann 1-09
Well done lads on a fantastic all round team performance.
We now play Clan na Gael on Tuesday 15th September at 6.45 in the Athletic Grounds.
If anyone would like to sponsor the ball for the minor county final, please contact Róisín 0876659126
Armagh Cormac Leonard Senior Football Championship Final
The entire club sends their very best wishes and good luck to our Senior team and management when they play Maghery in the Armagh Senior Football Championship Final next Sunday.
We ask everyone to get behind the boys and show your support by flying the flags and getting the bunting up.
Kevin Faloon has been appointed referee and the match has a throw in time of
4.00pm.
Sponsor A Ball; Armagh Senior Football Championship Final
PMK Accountancy Services will sponsor the ball for the Armagh County Football final. Many thanks to Paddy and the McKeown family for your sponsorship.
Pictured below; Luca and Paddy McKeown present the ball to Aáron
Thanks
Thanks to everyone who supported our ‘Drive Thru’ on Sunday morning, it was a huge success. A special mention to Mona and staff for all their assistance.
Ticket Allocation
We have not received notification yet from the County Board about our ticket allocation. There has been high demand for tickets. It is highly unlikely we will be able meet this demand, more updates to follow. Tickets are now £12 Per person including children and there will be no admission without a ticket. The game is live on Armagh TV.
Crossmaglen LGFA Notes
‘Winner Winner, Pizza & Ice-Cream for Dinner’ that was the order of the day for the U16.5 quad who won their Championship Final
on Sunday evening.
Led by Captain Coaimhe Dooley, the U16.5 took on Armagh Harps in the Division 2 county final. From the start Cross dominated play, making sure every pass found an amber and black jersey. The score line was opened by Claragh Lenaghan, with a point, closely followed by Lucy Duffy, who scored two points from consecutive frees. Eva Cassidy joined the score card with a goal. While Armagh Harps knocked over a point. At half time it was
2.06 to 0.02.
Cross knew the second half would not be easy, and Armagh Harps began to rally after a goal rattled the net. Cross had to up their game, and they all dig deep. Defending hard and moving to take their scores. The final score was
4.12 to 2.05.
The players enjoys a socially distanced celebration, big thank you to Nanna Hughes and Valuland for the pizza and ice cream.
Pictured below: Our county champions! Well done ladies.
Safe Return to Play: Reminder for all parents and players, please ensure that all players bring and wearing their gumshields to all football. This is compulsory in the GAA. Also players should have their own water and gloves with them to training to ensure everyone’s safety at this time.
U10 & U12 training times this week:
Another great result for our U12.5 squad, with a win against Forkhill in their final league match. Preparation for Championship is in full swing.
U14 & U16.5 training information:
Our U14.5 squad progress in their championship this week also, they had a win against Shane O’Neill’s. Their final will take place in
Sunday 20th September.
Registration information:
Registrations are now due and can be paid online or to your coach. All players need to be registered in order to train and play for the coming season. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sponsor A Ball Armagh JFL
Superbites will sponsor the ball for our Armagh junior football league fixture against Mullabrack which takes place in Mullabrack on Saturday evening. Many thanks to Gerard, Aron & the team at Superbites for your sponsorship and support.
Pictured Below; Aron presents the ball to Callum
Pitch Rota; Wk 07/09/20
Tuesday 8th September;
U13 League Rd 7; Carrickcruppen V Cross, Carrickcruppen, 6.45pm
Thursday 10th September ;
U15 Div3 Championship, Cross V Peadar Ó Doirnin, Cross, 6.45pm
Saturday 12th September
U13 League Rd 8; Cross V Shane O’Neills, Cross, 4pm
Armagh JFL, Rd 6; Mullabrack V Cross, Mullabrack, 6pm
Sunday 13th September;
U15 Div 1 Championship; Armagh Harps V Cross, Abbey Park, time tbc
Armagh Senior Football Championship Final
Cross V Maghery; Athletic Grounds, 4pm
Draw Date; 6/09/20
Numbers Drawn; 2 5 19 28
No Jackpot Winner
4 matched 3 numbers winning £25 each. Well done Kieran McShane, Brian Hughes, Pat Braniff, Joey Cunningham
Jackpot; £2000/€3000
Congratulations
Congratulations to Kyle and Dearbhla Carragher on the recent birth of their Son, Master Bobby Carragher, a new wee Ranger!
Rowing Challenge
Ciara Conway won a rowing challenge in Conway’s shed recently. She presented her winnings of £215 to Eileen Traynor, The Rainbow Club. Well done Ciara!
Condolences
Mr Eugene Ryan, Mullaghbawn
Crossmaglen Rangers GFC send our deepest condolences to Eithne and the extended Ryan family on the sad passing of Eugene. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Mr Gerard Devlin, Armagh
The entire Crossmaglen Rangers club are saddened to learn of the passing of Gerard, a true Gael. We send our deepest condolences to Gerard’s Wife, Bree, Children, Roisin, Conor, Ciarrai, the extended Devlin family and our fellow Gaels, Cúchulainn & Pearse Ogs. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
