CARRICKCRUPPEN ST PATRICKS GAC CLUB NOTES: If ever there was a Super Sunday of football then this was it, Sunday 25th August 2013 will go down in the annals of club history as the Senior Ladies brought the Marie Hoy Cup back to Lowes Lane and the Under 14 girls also winning the Division Two championship on the same day! CARRICKCRUPPEN 2-11 CLANN EIREANN 1-8 In the Athletic Grounds the Senior Ladies contested the Senior Championship final against old rivals Clann Eireann. Cruppen settled the better and held lots of possession around the midfield dominated by Caroline O’Hanlon and Caitlin Malone. Rebecca O’Reilly was found free and slotted the ball over the bar to open Carrickcruppen’s account, both sides swapped scores when corner-back Amy Hughes was yellow carded for an off the ball offence, Cruppen upped their tempo from this moment and it often looked as though they had the extra player, points from Megan Cinnamond and Caroline O’Hanlon edged Cruppen in front before the impressive Lennon rifled the ball to the Clann Eireann net for the first goal of the game. Clann Eireann responded with a point but Natasha Lennon again increased Cruppen’s lead at the sound of the half time whistle on a scoreline of Carrickcruppen 1-5 Clann Eireann 0-4. Carrickcruppen got off to a flyer at the start of the second half with points from Natasha Lennon, Megan Cinnamond and Aoife McCullough extended the lead 8 points, lack of discipline in the Clann Eireann team cost them dearly resulting in two of their players being sin-binned for 10 minute period each. They however responded well to this and reduced the deficit to 6 points. Caroline O’Hanlon fired over another point for Cruppen after a great individual solo run thru the middle of the field to send the Cruppen faithful into rapturous applause. Clann Eireann had other ideas scoring 1-2 and bringing themselves right back into the game with the goal coming from the penalty leaving just two points between the teams. Natasha Lennon pointed to put 3 in it when Caoimhe Murray was found free on the edge of the square and she blasted the ball to the net effectively ending the game as a contest, a point at the last from Caitlin Malone sealed a fantastic victory for Carrickcruppen and the supporters ecstatic. Carrickcruppen’s Marian McGuinness was the deservant winner of Player of the Match. Team: Niamh Finnegan, Aileen Doran, Rebecca O’Reilly, Amy Hughes, Kerry Garvey, Marian McGuinness, Natasha Lennon, Caitlin Malone, Caroline O’Hanlon, Megan Cinnamond, Dearbhla Wright, Sinead Finnegan, Aoife McCullough, Caoimhe Murray, Rhia McCullough. Subs used: Anna Carr for Dearbhla Wright and Shauna O’Grady for Aoife McCullough This victory is just rewards for the hard work and effort that they put in over the course of the season and congratulations go to the management team of Lorraine McCaffrey, Fionnuala McAtamney and Pat McGuinness and To Cathal Evans who helped trained the team during the year. Hopefully now they can move forward and get a good run in the Ulster Championship where they have a home fixture against the Fermanagh Champions in 6 weeks time. CARRICKCRUPPEN UNDER 14 GIRLS WIN DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONSHIP CARRICKCRUPPEN 5-14 SILVERBRIDGE 5-9 Earlier on Sunday the Under 14 girls took on the favourites Silverbridge in the final of the Championship. Carrickcruppen had been outstanding in this game from start to finish with every one of the girls playing their part to ensure that the Cup came back to Lowes Lane. The worked hard for the each other and showed tremendous courage and determination right throughout the game. A lot of hard work and effort went into preparing this team from the start of the year and we offer our appreciation to Sean O’Grady, Claire McArdle, Edel Fearon who managed the team and to Cathal Evans who trained the team throughout the season and it showed on the field as some of the skills and movement was excellent. The final scoreline was Carrickcruppen 5-14 Silverbridge 5-9 All of the panel deserve a mention as everyone one was them was brilliant - Amy-Leigh Smith,Ellen Carr, Aoife Fearon, Sorcha Hughes, Seana McArdle, Sarah O’Callaghan, Eva Hanna, Alana O’Grady, Derbhla McCullough, Alana Keenan, Katie Boyle, Orla Garvey, Ciara Garvey, Lauren Ferris, Blanaid Fegan, Shannon Kelly, Katie McArdle and Caitriona O’Hagan. Well Done Girls! UNDER 8’s Our Under 8’s travelled to Ballyholland to participate in their Memorial Shield, we went with a young team and had been drawn in a tough section playing against Killeavy, Ballyholland Harps, Bredagh and Crossmaglen Rangers. We played great football and all of the mentors had been very proud of the display of each team member. Well Done to all involved and thanks also to the parents who gave their support and to Ballyholland Harps for the invitation to play in the tournament. CONGRATULATIONS Three of the four Ladies Football Championships that had been up for grabs on Sunday was brought back to Camlough and we would like to congratulate our neighbours Shane O’Neills on their outstanding victory over Dorsey Emmets to win the Junior Championship! CYCLE TO DUBLIN On Saturday last a contingent of club members and friends set out from Lowes Lane and cycled to GAA Headquarters to raise funds for Carrickcruppen and also Southern Area Hospice. A great days craic was had by all and we would like to thank everyone who participated in the cycle and most importantly those who generously sponsored the cyclists and in doing so raised a substantial sum of money for both the Club and the Hospice. Well Done! CARRICKCRUPPEN GOLF CLASSIC Our annual Golf Classic takes place this year in Ashfield Golf Club on Saturday 31st August 2013 and again is kindly sponsored by Keymore Construction. The entry fees for a fourball at £80 per team. Any person or business that would be interested in sponsoring a tee-box £100 or a green £50 is asked to contact Raymond Flynn on 07714089112, for tee off times and entering a team patron’s are asked to contact Cathal McGinn on 07709163667. There will be refreshments served at the 9th hole and any of our club members who are available to help out are asked to come along to Ashfield Golf Club on the day. LA NA GCLUB On Sunday 8th September we will be holding an la na gClub (Family Day) on Lowes Lane, this event is now an annual activity within the GAA Community across Ireland and beyond and many events are being organised for a fun-filled day for all of the family. So we are asking all our members and friends to keep this date free in their diary and to come along to the Club and support this event. Some of the activities on the day is a sponsored walk, fun-fair, bbq, poc fade and cic fada, All-Ireland hurling final (shown live on big screen) tug o war, 50/50 bring and buy sale, Legends football match, traditional music, ceili and set dancing and much much more! Everyone is very welcome to come along! OVER 35s Training is on Wednesday nights from 7:45pm til 9:15pm. For more information on the Over 35s please contact Neil McAnulty on 07765785285. CLUB CARRICKCRUPPEN RE-NEWAL The Club Carrickcruppen initiative set-up a couple of years ago to alleviate the day to day running costs of the club is now up for re-newal, All current Club Carrickcruppen members and anyone associated with the club will be approached in the next couple of weeks to continue, re-activate on those interested in starting up for the first time will be more than welcome. The costs of running a club of our size is huge and we appreciate the support we receive from all out club members, the economic struggle we are all in at the minute is not helping matters for anyone and we do hope that you can support the club in this fundraising venture! The costs per year is £120 or £10 per month and for this you get club membership, free admission into all Carrickcruppen home games for 2013 and 1 lotto ticket every week. Someone from the club will be in touch with you in the next couple of weeks and please support Club Carrickcruppen as best you can! JUVENILE DISCO The next juvenile disco will take place on Friday 30th August from 8pm til 10pm. Admission per child is £3. SOCIAL NETWORKING For more information on all aspects on club activity you can follow us on facebook and twitter. SOCIAL CLUB The Social Club is available for all kinds of functions, meetings, get together’s etc and is available 7 nights a week. Anyone interested in holding an event in the Social Club is asked to contact Raymond Flynn on 07714089112. CLUB MERCHANDISE Orders are now being taken for Club merchandise such as jerseys, hoodies and Carrickcruppen gloves. Anyone wishing to order any merchandise are asked to contact Jennifer Kelly or Claire McArdle. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner and next week’s jackpot is £1200. The lotto provides the club with much needed income and if any member can help out on a weekly basis by either selling tickets or even by buying a few tickets they can contact Gerry McDonnell on 02830 839280. IRISH DANCING There are Irish Dancing classes in the club every Tuesday and Thursday from aged 4 upwards. All levels of dancers and new participants are welcome. Anyone wishing to attend the Irish Dancing are asked to contact Sarah Barry on 07985589084. DEEPEST SYMPATHY All at Carrickcruppen was saddened at the recent untimely passing of Anne Bradley (nee Burns) after a short illness. Ann’s family have had a long proud association with Carrickcruppen, with her brother Jim our current vice-chairman. To all the Burns/Bradley family and friends we tender our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 23:19:11 +0000
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