Crossmaglen Rangers Club Notes 19/12/18
Ulster SFC Semi Final
A very cold and blustery Healey Park was the setting for our Ulster Senior football Semi Final against Donegal’s, Goath Dobhair.
The opening minutes were an even affair, two points a piece from each side. Johnny Hanratty scored a point to give us a narrow lead before Gaoth Dobhair got their first goal. Rían O’Neill converted a free to bring it back to a one point game.
The Donegal men went on a scoring spree, scoring 1-03. Kyle scored a point seconds before Goath Dobhair were awarded a penalty which they scored to put them in a commanding position with just minutes left until the break. Those final minutes we scored four unanswered points to leave the score at the break;
Cross 0-09 Gaoth Dobhair 3-05
The start of the second half saw us reduced to fourteen men when Johnny Hanratty was sent off. The opening minutes of the second half saw both sides register two points on the board before Gaoth Dobhair scored their fourth goal to increase and strengthen their lead and to put the game firmly out of our reach, the final quarter saw some fine scores from both sides. It was to be Gaoth Dobhair’s day and they won on a score line of;
Cross 0-16 Gaoth Dobhair 4-11
Hard luck to the entire squad and management. We are so proud of you all.
Congratulations to Gaoth Dobhair.
Thanks to everyone who donated boxes to the Hope Ireland shoe box appeal. Janet, a local volunteer with Hope Ireland collected the boxes on Friday evening. We as a club, are extremely proud to play a part in bringing hope and joy to those less fortunate.
Steak Night
Tickets are going fast for our sizzling steak night which takes place this Friday in the award winning, Old Coach Inn, Castleblayney.
Proceedings kick off at 8.00pm with a champagne & canopies reception followed by delicious food and fantastic entertainment. All those attending will be entered into a raffle to win either a two night stay or a one night stay at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
Get your tickets today before they are all gone!
Pm Cross Rangers or telephone Róisín, 0876659126 for more details.
Months Mind
The months mind for the late Paddy Kindlon will take place on Friday evening at 7.00pmin St Patrick’s Church.
Trocaire Launch
During the week, Joe, Aaron & James Kernan launched the Trócaire Christmas ‘Gifts Of Love range’. The launch took place in St Oliver Plunkett Park.
Joe and Aaron are urging people to support the campaign.
Launching their 2018 Christmas Gifts range, Trocaire revealed that generous people across the island of Ireland spent nearly £670,000 on the charity’s gift range last year, allowing the development agency to bring support to more than 27,000 families living in some of the world’s poorest countries.
This support provided families in the developing world with clean water, essential tools, livestock and help with education, the charity said.
Joe has expressed his delight with being asked to help launch this marvellous initiative;
“My family and I are absolutely delighted to support Trócaire’s great work and their Christmas Gifts. This year’s gifts include a ‘Help for Grandparents’ sponsorship, which allows people to support grandparents raising children who have lost their parents to illness, accident or war. I feel this is a great way to try to help families who are living in such testing circumstances.”
Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra issued a statement following the launch;
“We are delighted that the Kernan family have helped us to launch Trócaire’s Christmas Gifts for 2018 and we hope the Irish public and our supporters continue to provide such tremendous support for our work in over 20 developing countries.”
There are 14 Trócaire gifts to choose from, ranging in price from £7 to £1000 such as chicks, beehives and solar lamps. This year, there are also a number of new additions including ‘Help for Grandparents’,which will support those who are raising their grandchildren in the developing world, and ‘School Kits’ to send a child to school.
You can buy Trócaire gifts online atwww.trocaire.org/gifts, by calling 0800 912 1200.
Numbers Drawn; 11 14 26 28
No Jackpot Winner
2 matched 3 numbers; Gerry Rooney, Cregganduff & Dearbhla Teelan, c/o Hanratty’s Bar win £50 each. Well done
Next Draw; 25/11/18
Jackpot; £11,700/€12,700
Thanks
Kathleen, John & the Kelly & Aherne families wish to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who offered their support throughout the year.
We are overwhelmed by all the messages, telephone calls, mass bouquets, relics and good wishes that we have received.
We would like to thank from the bottom of hearts, Crossmaglen Rangers GFC for organising the nine rosaries and many thanks to all who attended and recited them.
Your kindness will never be forgotten.
The rosary will be recited in thanksgiving on Sunday 25th November in St Patrick’s Church, at 7pm.
Everyone welcome.
Happy Faces
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Posted: November 18th, 2018 under Club News.