On Saturday night, we attended the Armagh Club All Star Awards which were held in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

It was a fantastic night for the club.

Huge congratulations to Callum Cumiskey, Paul Hughes, Rían O’Neill, Oisin O’Neill and Cían McConville who each received an Armagh Club All Star.

Rian was awarded both the Club Player Of The Year and County Player Of The Year.

Well done Rian.

We are delighted to announce that we won Armagh Club Of The Year 2019. We thank all our players, coaches, committee members, club members, sponsors, supporters and friends for their support, hard work and dedication which culminated in us receiving this award.

A very enjoyable evening was held in the Rangers Hall on Wednesday, an Amhrán na bhFiann workshop. Thanks to Coleen Savage and Pearse Larkin who led the workshop with their beautiful renditions of the national anthem. Colleen and Pearse also explained the meanings and proper pronunciations of the words of the song.

Thanks very much to Réamonn O Ciaraian who give a short talk on the history of our national song.

 

 

 

Geraldine O Hanrahan GAA, New Ross

 

A huge event, Gaels With Tales ‘The Sequel ‘ will take  place this weekend in the Wexford town of New Ross. This fundraiser for the hurling club will see a number of giants from the world of Gaelic Games come together to share some very interesting tales. We will have strong representation at the event in the form of our very own Oisin McConville who is one of the panelists. It was great honour for me to be asked to write a short tribute about Oisin for the programme and I thank Chairman, Pat Wickham for giving me this opportunity.

When Pat asked me to write a piece on Oisin, I was honoured and delighted and immediately agreed but no matter what I write, it won’t be enough or do justice for someone who will remembered as one of the greats who ever played Gaelic football.
Oisin Paul Mcconville, a player who tormented teams, left observers in awe, children spell bound but above all someone who showed immense courage both on and off the field.
Oisin Mcconville was born on the 13th October 1975. The youngest child of the late Patsy and Margaret (nee morgan). Oisin’s Dad Patsy died in 1999 and left a huge void in his life.
Both his paternal and maternal families were and still are involved in Gaelic games. His Mother Margaret is currently the President of Crossmaglen Rangers and is as well known as Oisin across the island of Ireland. I think it is fair to say that Oisin was born into football and was destined to play.
Oisin has won every accolade in the game and from an early age he showed immense talent and the heights he reached were no surprise to those who were close to him, his family, friends and club mates.
On the field, the football helped Oisin face the tough battles he encountered off it, this never interfered in his playing career and I think this is a true refection of what a special person he is. With the help of his family, especially his Mother Margaret, Sister Dora and her husband Gareth and Cuan Mhuire Addiction Services, he overcome his personal struggles and remains committed, dedicated and devoted to helping those most in need especially those who suffer from addiction. Oisin’s frank and honest story about his own journey has helped and continues to help so many and has brought hope to people where hope no longer existed.
Today Oisin is a pundit on the BBC and RTÉ, writes a weekly column in a Belfast newspaper, is an  addiction councillor, active charity worker, is an underage coach but his heart truly lies with his family, Wife, Darina, Sons  Ryan and Conall, the apple of his eye, baby Daughter Freya, Mother Margaret, Brothers and Sisters.
Oisin McConville, a winner, a legend, a true Son of Crossmaglen Rangers.

Good luck to former player, Damian Cunningham and his Daughter, Caitlin who are both part of the Bredagh squad (management and player) who play Kilgarry of Cavan, Ulster Ladies Minor Final next Sunday.

Crossmaglen Rangers GFC send our deepest condolences to May’s Daughters, Eileen, Agnes, Eilish, Siobhan & Noreen, Sons Seamus, Sean, Peadar, Bernard, Mícheál & Cathal, the extended McKeever, Traynor, Rooney and Dooley families on the sad passing of their Mother/Nanny, May.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh hanam.