Armagh U21 Championship Replay
Tuesday night saw our U21’s play Mullaghbawn in the replay of Armagh U21 Championship.
A bitterly cold and damp Dromintee was the venue.
Mullaghbawn had two points on the board, (1F)before we registered our opening score, a Rían O’Neill point. Four points in quick succession for us followed, Miceal McCabe (2), Daniel Cunningham and a super strike from Rían to put three between the sides at the midway point.
The final minutes of the half saw the opposition score three unanswered points to level matters and as the game entered injury time, Miceal McCabe slotted the ball over the bar to leave the bare minimum between the sides at the break;
Cross 0-6 Mullaghbawn 0-5
Johnny McKeever and Miceal McCabe (F)scored a point each at the start of the second half to bring it back to a three point game before Mullaghabawn got their first score of the half, a point.
We pushed on, scoring five points without reply and at the half way mark of the second half we had a comfortable lead but Mullaghbawn responded, scoring 1-05 in the final quarter of the match to give them the lead by the narrowest of margins. In the final seconds of the game we had opportunities to equalise the match but it wasn’t to our night. Final score;
Cross 0-13 Mullaghbawn 1-11
Hard luck lads and management
AGM
Our Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday night. Welcome to our new committee members for 2019.
The following have been elected to the Club Executive committee for 2019;
Chairperson: Eugene Hanratty
Vice Chairman(2): Micéal Moley & Brian Quinn
Secretary: Gerard Rushe
Assistant Secretary: Johnny Savage
Treasurer: Eamon McMahon
Assistant Treasurer: Frank Shields
Development Officer: Eddie Hughes
Safeguarding Officer: Marian McMahon
Coaching Officers:(2) Tony Brady & Tim Gregory
Registrar: Peadar McCoy
Assistant Registrar: David Donaldson
Irish/Cultural Officer: Johanne Donnelly
Healthy Club Officer: Oisín McConville
PRO: Róisín Murtagh
Insurance Officer: Frances Rushe
Lotto Rep: Maura McEvoy
Bingo Rep: Paddy Kindlon
Social Club Rep: Patricia Hughes
Ladies Football Rep: Frank Shields
Camogie Rep: Teresa Fanthorpe
Players Rep: Aaron Kernan
School Liaison Officer: Stephen Kernan
County Board Delegate John Hand
Committee Members; Joe Kernan, Margaret McConville, Kevin O’Neill, Gene Duffy, Paul Duffy, Donal Murtagh, Raymond Murtagh, Oliver Donaldson, Aidan Meegan, Tony McEntee, Gareth O’Neill, Tom McKay, Fr Kevin Cullen, Dermot Casey, Brendan McShane, Margaret McShane, Gene Hughes & Larry Gavin.
GAA’s National Club Forum
Aidan Meegan, Shane Murphy, Johnny Savage & Tony Brady (missing from the pic) represented the club at the GAA’s National Club Forum will took place in Croke Park on Saturday, December 8th.
2019 BOI Dr McKenna Cup Section B Rd 1
Armagh V St Marys University College, Sunday 16th December at 1pm, St Oliver Plunkett Park, Crossmaglen
FonaCAB Ulster Minor Championship SF
Cross V Ballyholland Harps Sunday 23rd December at 1pm, St Paul’s, Belfast.
Christmas Fayre
The hall was packed to capacity for our annual Christmas Fayre which took place on Sunday. Many thanks to St Patrick’s PS Choir for the beautiful singing which enriched the festive occasion. Thanks also to everyone who had stalls at the Fayre. Many thanks to everyone who attended for your support. Well done to Sarah Jane Carville McGrath who organised the event.
National Draw
Our committee members are now selling the National Draw tickets. There are super prizes to be won and we have added four bonus prizes; a top of the range TV & three meals vouchers for local hotels. Tickets cost €10 and the draw will take place on Thursday 6th March 2019. Please support the draw as all funds raised will be retained by the club.
Party night
A mulled wine reception, a scrumptious four course meal and live music by the renowned Paul Cullen Singer/Guitarist followed by Tracey’s disco.
It promises to be a great nights craic!
So wether it is a work function, a family get together or friend’s uniting to kick off the festive season, you are all very welcome. No group to big or to small.
Limited number of tickets available.
Book today by contacting Mona, Patricia, Tim or PM Cross Rangers.
Crossmaglen Camogie 5km Fun Run /Walk
Get those Christmas Jumpers, hats and Santa Suits out and the walking shoes at the ready.
Well Done
Well done to Cían McConville who was selected in this week’s “Gaelic Life Team Of The Week”.
Also, congratulations to Aaron Kernan, Johnny Hanratty and Rían O’Neill who have been shortlisted for a Gaelic Life Ulster Club All Star. Rían has also been shortlisted for the ‘Young Footballer Of The Year Award’. Voting closes on Monday 10th December, please see Cross Rangers FB page for details on how to vote.
Online Notes
The online notes are posted every Sunday night on our website, on FB and Twitter. Starting in January, any business who would like to sponsor the online notes, please PM Cross Rangers or telephone 0876659126. Included in the notes will be the business’s logo/contact details. This is an ideal opportunity to promote your business and support the club.
JB Murphy
Congratulations and well done to JB Murphy, one of Kildare’s most exciting sporting talents who was in action against the best track cyclists in the world at the recent Workd Cup held in Berlin. JB has strong Cross Rangers connections, his Mum is our very own Johanne Crummy Murphy ( former physio, senior team ) and Dad, Brian Murphy.
Party Time
Aidan O’Donnell who turned the big 40 recently, celebrated at the weekend with a party in the Cross Square Hotel. We hope you enjoyed the celebrations Aidan!
Declan McVerry, Contrasela Rd, Silverbridge
Crossmaglen Rangers GFC are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Declan, Silverbridge Senior team coach.
We send their deepest condolences to Declan’s wife, Aisling, Son Conor, Daughters Hanna & Ciara, Mother Bernadette and the entire McVerry family and our fellow gaels; Silverbridge Harps at this very difficult time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Mrs Josie McMonagle, Anamar
Crossmaglen Rangers GFC send their deepest condolences to Josie’s Husband, Liam, Daughter’s Joanne & Sinead, Son Darren and the extended McMonagle family on the sad passing of Josie
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Club Lotto
Date; 09/12/12
Numbers Drawn; 7 8 9 20
9 Matched 3 Numbers
Next Draw; 16/12/12
Jackpot; £12,000/€13,000
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