Paul McGirr U16 Ulster Club Champions Tournament Final
Cross V Kilcoo  , Dromore .

Kilcoo were first off the mark when they converted a free in the opening minute to get the scoring underway . Points from James Teelan and Liam Og Finnegan give us the lead . Kilcoo stepped up a gear and in the eleventh minute they got their first goal . A Shane Morgan point kept us in touch but Kilcoo responded immediately getting their second goal just past the halfway stage of the first half . Both sides got a point each and in the final minutes of the first half we scored a point before we dealt another hard blow , Kilcoo got their third goal at the end of the first half . Kilcoo came out the second half , again the stronger side . They started the scoring when the second half was only seconds old , their lead now firmly secured . We tried hard but it wasn’t to be our day. Hard luck lads and management . We are all very proud of the entire team and management.

Kilcoo 3-08  Cross 0-09

 

U21 Championship Group A Semi Final

Cross V Dromintee , Mullaghbawn  .
Mullaghbawn was the setting for our semi final clash with Dromintee in the U21 championship .
The game was just underway when points from Oisín O’Neill , Micéal McCabe and Stephen Morris give us an early lead. Dromintee opened their scoring with a goal in the fourth minute to level matters and a free for Dromintee which they converted put them in front for the first time.
Full back Shane Farrelley made a fantastic save to stop the opposition getting their second goal . A scramble for the ball by both sides in the 10th  minute saw Colin O’Connor get the ball into the back of the Dromintee net and edged us in front once more.
A superb point from Micéal McCabe halfway through the first half strengthened our lead . Both sides scored two points each before the break, Colin O’Connor and Oisín O’Neill the scorers for us which left us leading by 1-07 to 1-03 as the half time whistle blew .
A sizzling second display by us where an all round team performance secured the victory .
Points from Oisín O’Neill , Stephen Morris and Micéal McCabe in the opening three minutes of the second half started our scoring spree . Rían O’Neill , Daniel Cumiskey and Callum Kieran got the next trio of points . Great defensive display meant our strong lead wasn’t compromised . A Colin O’Connor point added to the tally and half way though the second half Oisín O’Neill got our second goal followed by a Cormac Donnelly point . Dromintee scored two points in quick succession to reduce the deficit . We pushed on and in the last ten minutes , Daniel Cumiskey scored his second point before Cían McConville scored our third goal of the game . As the game drew to a close , we finished our scoring spree with points from Cían MCConville , Oisín O’Neill (2) and Daniel Cunningham .
Cross 3-20  Dromintee  1-05
Well done lads and management .
We now play Killeavey in the U21 Championship Group A final on Sunday 3rd December at 3.15pm in the Athletic Grounds , Armagh .

 

AGM
Our AGM will take place on Sunday 10th December at 6pm in the Rangers Hall .

 

Festive Christmas Party Night

As the festive season fast approaches , preparations are in full swing for our festive Christmas Night which takes place on Saturday 16th December in the Rangers Hall. It has just been confirmed , Paul Cullen will play live in the Rangers Hall during our Christmas party night . Paul who is on tour for a month is a highly renowned singer / guitarist based in Spain .
A mulled wine reception , a scrumptious four course meal , live music followed by a disco with Tracey McKeown and a great nights craic is guaranteed .
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 . Transport available if requested .
You can book now by contacting Patricia (Tel. 0857500141) ,Tim (Tel. 02830861588/0868768365) or Mona (Tel.30861780).

 

Armagh GAA Club Draw

Armagh GAA Will hold 4 monthly draws , February , March , April & May 2018.
Total prize fund is £80,000 . Tickets cost £100 and are available by pm our Facebook account or by contacting any Committee member .

 

Irish Classes
It is great to see new faces . Beginners / Parents and improvers ( suitable for anyone preparing for AS/A2 , leaving cert Irish ) Classes will run on a Monday night from 7-8pm until 11th December .

 

Rangers Hall
The Rangers Hall is an ideal venue for all your family get togethers . To book the hall please contact Tim or Patricia .

 

Hall Schedule :
Monday ;
Mother & Toddler Group ; 10.00-12.00pm
Ceili Dancing with Majella ; 4.15-5.15pm
Irish Classes ; Rangers Hall , 7-8.00pm.
Bingo ; 8.30pm.
Tuesday ;Bowls ; 8.30pm .
Wednesday ; Slimming World , 5.00pm & 7.00pm.

Advertising Signs 

We are currently replacing the advertising boards around the field . This is a great opportunity to advertise your business/ organisation. Please contact any committee member for more details .

Texas Hold’em

On Thursday 29th December our any annual poker classic takes place , shuffle & deal @6pm.
Tickets cost £30 and would be an ideal Christmas present .
Please see any committee member about purchasing tickets .

Well done

Congrstulatuons  to Rían O’Neill who has been awarded an  Armagh GAA Club All Star Award

 

Well done to our assistant secretary , Teresa Fanthorpe , winner of the Division one Camogie player of the year award . Also to Aveen Donaldson who was nominated . The ladies also won joint Club of the year award along with Granemore .

 

Congratulations to Oliver Shortt on winning three medals , two gold and one bronze at the Scottish Indoor rowing Championships .Oliver is a member of St.Pats T.O.W Club.
We wish Oliver and his fellow St Pat’s rowers the best of luck as they compete in the Provinces Indoor Rowing Championships which will take place at the University of Limerick at the end of the month .

 

Also huge congratulations to Caoimhín O’Neill , Aislinn McMahon , Riona McConville and Lauren Duffy , four County stars who recently received their U16 All Ireland Camogie medals . Well done girls .

Crossmaglen & District Community First Responders

Coffee Morning , Friday 1st December , 10am-1pm in Crossmaglen Community Centre .

 

St Joseph’s High School

Coffee Morning , Saturday 2nd December , 10.00-1.00pm.
All proceeds go to HAND (Run for Autism ) , Irish Pilgrimage Trust Group ’62 and school funds .

 

Remembrance Mass
On Thursday night , Armagh GAA held their annual remembrance mass which was celebrated by Cardinal Sean Brady .
The club was represented at the Mass and all our members who passed away in the last twelve months were remembered .

 

Thanks
On Wednesday we hosted the Fresher 1 football final which UCD GAA won . UCD GAA have expressed their thanks and appreciation for the use of our facilities and the warm hospitality they received .

 

Condolences

Ms Trina Kirwan
The entire Crossmaglen Rangers Club send their deepest condolences to Trina’s brother Patsy , sister in law Helen , nephews , nieces and the entire Kirwan family on the sad loss of their Sister and Aunt Trina .
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

 

Ms Carmel Flood ,nee Hanratty
The entire Crossmaglen Rangers Club send their deepest condolences to Carmel’s Daughters Adrianne & Freda , Son Greg , brother Eugene Hanratty , sister’s Sheila , Frances & Ann and the entire Flood and Hanratty families on the sad loss of their Mother and Sister Carmel .
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Lotto

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our weekly lotto and to our hard working lotto committee .

Draw ; 26/11/17

Numbers Drawn ;  11 13 21 22

No Jackpot Winner

1 matched 3 numbers

Next weeks Jackpot ; £6800/ €7800

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