U18 League Division 1 Final

Clan Éireann V Cross
Carrickcruppen was the venue the Armagh U18 Division 1 League Final.
The Lurgan boys started the strongest, scoring 1-02 in the opening minutes, the goal the result of a penalty converted before we got our opening score, an Oisín Doyle point.
That point signalled a scoring spree for Oisín, scoring a magnificent 2-03 to Clan Eireanns three points in the next fifteen minutes.
As the half drew to a close, two points from James Teelan extended our lead. As the game entered injury time, Clann Éireann scored a point and it was Cían McConville who finished the scoring of the half with a goal and a point to leave the score at half time;

Clan Éireann 1-06 Cross 3-07
The second half was only underway when Eoghan McMahon and Ryan Duffy got their names on the scoresheet with a point each. Clan Éireann responded with a goal and a point to reduce the deficit but we remained in control of the game. Oisín Doyle scored another point to add to his personal tally. A superb shot was blocked by the Clan Éireann goalie which rebounded and Cían McConville kicked into the Clans net to give us our fourth goal of the game.
Both sides exchanged points and at the midway point of the second half our lead was very much intact.
We kicked nine unanswered points and in the final minutes of the game Clan Éireann scored two goals and a point to leave the scoreline at the final whistle;
Clan Éireann 4-09 Cross 4-20
Well done one to the entire squad on a fantastic all round team performance and to Managers, Stephen & Thomas and Peter( back room staff ).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Armagh GAA Senior Football Championship Rd 3
Cross V Clan Éireann

Cross V Clan Éireann
Our second game of the evening saw our seniors in action against Clann Éireann.
Heavy rain left conditions very slippy.
Two points in the opening minutes, Rían O’Neill and Tony Kernan got the scoring underway for us.
Clann Eireann’s , Conor Turbitt got their first point before we went on a scoring spree, we registered 2-02 ( Rían O’Neill & Paul Hughes our goal scorers).Clann Éireann scored a point and midway through the first half we had a comfortable lead.
Three unanswered points for us strengthened our lead and as the half drew to a close, another three points for us and two for Clann Éireann left the score at half time;
Cross 2-10 Clann Éireann 0-04
Both sides exchanged points at the start of the second half but we were very much in control, registering a trio of points without reply. A Clann Éireann point in the fortieth minute preceded our third goal, Kyle Carragher the goal scorer.
As the game entered the final quarter, Paudie Stuttard scored a point before Tony Kernan scored our fourth goal. As the game drew to a close, two points in quick succession from the visitors brought the scoring to a close and we ran out winners on a scoreline of;

Cross 4-15 Clann Éireann 0-08

Our seniors topped the table in group B and are now through to the quarter finals.
Well done to the entire team and management on a super win.

Intermediate Football Championship Group A Rd 3

Cross V Ballyhegan 

Our first game at home saw our Seconds against Ballyhegan.
Stephen McKinley was the man in charge.
We settled quickly, two points from John Murtagh(1,F) and one from the boot of Ryan Conlon put us three ahead before Ballyhegan scored two quick points in the tenth minute to leave it a one point game.
Both sides exchanged points before we got three unanswered points to leave us ahead by four with ten to go until the break.
The following ten minutes of the half saw us score three points (1F) and Ballyhegan score four (3F). At the halfway point we led 10 to 0-7
Ballyhegan had a point on the board seconds after Stephen McKinkey had thrown the ball in to leave it a two point game. John Murtagh got his first goal of the evening which was quickly followed by a Ballyhegan point. Two points a piece from each team and as we entered the final quarter we were still ahead by four.
As the minutes ticked down on the clock, we scored another three points to Ballyhegan’s two and in the final seconds of the games, a John Murtagh point seconds before the score of the game came, thanks to a superb strike from the boot of John Murtagh which landed in the back of the Ballyhegan net, a fitting way to end the match after a super team performance.
Cross 2-17  Ballyhegan 0-14
Well done lads and management.
We send our very best wishes to Daniel Cumiskey & Daniel Cunningham who both sustained injuries during the match.

The lads now play Wolfe Tones in the play offs next Saturday in the Athletic Grounds at 5.15pm.

 

Sponsor A Ball

Garveys, Bar & Restaurant, New Road, Silverbridge sponsored the ball for our Senior Championship fixture with with Clan Éireann on Saturday evening. Thanks very much to Brendan & the Garvey family for your sponsorship and ongoing support for the club.

Pic Below; Ellen Garvey presents the ball to Paul Hughes.

 

 

Fixtures

 

 

Monday 10th September

U18 Div 1 Championship Semi Final
Clann Éireann V Cross, Pearse Óg Armagh @6.30pm

 

Friday 14th September

U16 Armagh LGFA Championship Semi Final Replay
Cross v Mullaghbawn in Cross @6.45pm

 

Charlie Grant Tournament

Our first game against Cullyhanna was a tough encounter. The game ended in a draw thanks to a Bernard Cassidy point which was the equaliser.
Cullyhanna and ourselves beat Dromintee and on a narrow score difference we booked  our place in the final to play hosts Mullaghbawn which takes place next Sunday evening in Mullaghbawn.
It was an excellent team performance with every member of the squad playing a part.
Well done boys and management.

 

U6

Our U6 team were in action at the weekend with a home fixture against Silverbridge. Well done boys and girls on a brilliant performance.

 

U10

The U10’s had an early start on Saturday when they travelled to Burren to take part in a tournament hosted by the County Down club.
The boys put in a tremendous effort, well done to all involved.

Pic Below; Twins  Tiarnān and Brinán O’Sullivan from New York who trained with the U10’s squad recently. Their Mum is Charlotte Donaghy,  formerly of the Dundalk Rd.

 

 

 

Crossmaglen Rangers Tea Party

Over two hundred guests enjoyed a marvellous evening of good food, music and craic yesterday evening in the hall.
A beautiful array of dishes were evident on all the tables where we witnessed firsthand some excellent culinary skills. A number of tables had themes which added to the fun
There were spot prizes and some fantastic prices were won in the raffle . Well done to the organising committee on what was a superb evening and I think this will be now be a yearly event. Many thanks to our hosts/hostesses who worked tirelessly to ensure the event was a success and thanks who all who attended and supported the tea party.
Finally our sincere gratitude to all those listed below who donated prizes for the raffle, it was very much appreciated.

 

 

Mick O’Dwyer

Watters Old Coach Inn, Castleblayney had two very special guests at their September “Hooley in the Coach “. All the way from the kingdom, Mick O’Dwyer and our very own Joe Kernan. Raymond made a special presentation to Joe in recognition of his recent induction to the GAA Museum Hall Of Fame. It was a fantastic evening where the two legends met fans and reminisced. Well done Raymond and staff on hosting a very entertaining evening.

 

 

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; 0 9/09/18

Numbers Drawn; 10 11 17 20

No Jackpot Winner

8 matched 3 numbers; Darina McConville, Sarah Fearon, Elish Mackin,Cullyhanna, Padraig Haughey, Derrynoose, Margaret Caraher, C/O Benny McShane, Ryan McKeever, Corliss, Francis Martin & Seamus Murphy, Poyntzpass. Well done to our match three winners.

Next Draw; 16/09/18

Jackpot; £10,700/€11,700

 

Best Wishes

We send our very wishes to Dermot Casey who is recuperating after a spell in hospital. Get well soon Dermot.

 

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to Tony Morris who celebrated a significant birthday at the weekend.

 

Half Time Draw

The winner of the half time draw  which took place  during the Senior match on Saturday was Paddy Kindlon. Well done Paddy.

 

Condolence

Mr Jack McWall, Carriackasticken

Crossmaglen Rangers GFC send their deepest condolences to club members Fintan, Olive, Sean and Dan McWall and the extended McWall family on the recent passing of Fintan’s Father, Jack.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam

 

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