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Killeavy Club News

Killeavy u14s lift Charlie Grant trophy On Saturday the U14 team won the Charlie Grant tournament in in convincing style against a gallant Silverbridge team. Congratulations must go to the Grant family and the Mullaghbawn club members for yet again organising a very well run tournament. Well done to all players and mentors and a special word for our goalkeeper Keith Garvey, pictured left, who performed superbly in all three matches played and was recognised by the hosts as a joint player of the tournament along with Daniel McKeown from the Bridge club who was also a worthy recipient.

Makeshift Killeavy earn their point Before this match began most Killeavy supporters would have Just like in the first half, Killeavy started well after the break and been very happy with a draw. Already short of a number of went further ahead with points from Byrne and McDonnell. It regulars through injury and work/college commitments, the was at this stage of the game that they maybe should have team had been further rocked with the loss of Johnny McKeefry capitalised on their advantage but some poor decisions or poor and towering midfielder James Donnelly. However the team execution meant that they missed a number of chances to put that took to the field had obviously not read the script as they the game beyond reach. It was St. Pats who finished the got off to a scintillating start. Playing direct football with the aid stronger with four points in the last quarter, Killeavy’s only reply of a decent breeze and with Raymie Teggart as target man, being a magnificent left footed effort from Barry O’Hara. In the Killeavy soon took the lead with a Conor King point. Two end it all game down to a St. Pat’s 45 with time rapidly running minutes later Teggart and King combined to put Ciaron out. A direct effort at goal may have allowed them to snatch O’Hanlon in the clear. The young star still had plenty to do but the win but instead they played it short and the referee blew for he carried the ball to the edge of the square and coolly slotted full‐time much to the consternation of the home support and home. Unfortunately that was as good as it got for Killeavy as the relief of those in green and black. St. Patrick’s got their act together and forced Killeavy into hit Killeavy definitely deserved the draw and maybe even the win long, aimless balls to an outnumbered forward line. but will be happy enough to gain something from a venue which St. Pats scored their first point after 11 minutes but then has rarely been a happy hunting ground. However, two more proceeded to take control of the game, hitting five points in a serious looking injuries were picked up and it is anybody’s guess row to take the lead 0.06 to 1.01. Killeavy then lost midfielder what 15 will be fit to line up in their next encounter – away to James Duffy to injury but this injury did have the effect of St. Paul’s tonight (Friday). forcing an earlier than expected introduction of Steven McDonnell who is still recovering from a niggling injury. Steven This bulletin kindly sponsored by went on to play a pivotal role for the rest of the game. Three pointed frees in quick succession from Steven (2) and Gerard 54 Ayallogue Rd Byrne got Killeavy going again and managed to have us a single Killeavy point in front at the half‐time whistle. Tel: (028) 3025 0397 Mob: 07974 636 887 Co. Down BT35 8RG

Ulster Club of the Year – #OneLifeOneClub Juniors record big win Next week’s Fixtures Our Juniors had a relatively facile win when they travelled the Fri 3rd u18 Hurling Leitrim v Killeavy 6.45pm short distance to on Wednesday evening. Conditions Fri 3rd Jun Football Killeavy II v Pearse Og II 7.00pm were perfect for the match with only a slight breeze in favour of Fri 3rd Sen Football St. Paul’s v Killeavy 7.00pm Killeavy in the first half. Killeavy pressurised the Dromintee th defence right from the start and should have got the game’s Sat 4 u12 Camogie Killeavy Blitz 1.00pm opening score from the penalty spot. Unfortunately Kealan Sat 4th u12 Go Games Killeavy v Silverbridge 4.00pm O’Hare’s effort came back off the post and was cleared. A Sun 5th u10 Go Games Pearse Og v Killeavy meeting 10.00am minute later, Kealan atoned for his miss with the first of seven th Mon 6 u16 Ladies Killeavy v St. Peter’s 7.00pm points that he was to score on the night. Dromintee leveled th within a minute but this was to be their last score of the half. In Mon 6 u18 Football Killeavy v Armagh Harps 7.00pm the meantime, Killeavy went on the rampage with goals through Tue 7th u16 Camogie Killeavy v Middletown 6.30pm Eugene Coogan, Colm Byrne and Ciaran McGuinness and points Tue 7th Sen Hurling v Killeavy 7.00pm from James Magennis (2), Cathal O’Hara, Kealan O’Hare (2) and th Wed 8 Sen Ladies Carrickcruppen v Killeavy 7.00pm Niall Hannaway giving them an unassailable 3.07 to 0.01 half‐ th time lead. Their dominance was such that they even passed up Thu 9 u12 Hurling Killeavy v Derrynoose 6.45pm a number of gilt edge chances including a second penalty miss Thu 9th u16 Football Silverbridge v Killeavy 7.00pm with Eugene Coogan being the culprit on this occasion.

Please remember that gumshields are compulsory for all With the result never in doubt, it was no surprise that Killeavy underage fixtures. did not maintain their intensity in the second half. Team management made the maximum number of substitutions to ensure as much game time for the squad as possible. Killeavy Ladies News scored at will running up another eleven points while Dromintee On Wednesday evening, the Senior Ladies continued their good managed to come into the game a little more scoring four in start to the season overcoming the challenge of Ballyhegan. reply. The final score was Dromintee 0.05 Killeavy 3.18. Despite After the away side grabbed the opening point, Killeavy kicked this big win, management will have some concerns over the off with a long range free from Sinead Reel, closely followed by chances missed and the number of moves that broke down due a well worked goal from Ann McCormick. Further scores from to poor decision making. Certainly, the team will need to be a Reel, Sinead Mallon and two from Marianne Kernan pushed the bit more clinical when they face a much tougher test when they girls on further, however four points from the Davitts in the last host current league leaders Pearse Og tonight (Friday). ten minutes left the Killeavy girls only two points to the good at u16 Championship News half time: Killeavy 1.05 Ballyhegan 0.6 Killeavy got the defence of their county u16 championship The girls came out fighting in the second half and straight from under way with a great display of power and accuracy enabling the throw in, excellent interplay between Mallon and Ceire them to record a big win against local rivals Dromintee in the McConville led to Sinead Reel hitting the back of the net from Memorial Park last night. Well done to all. an excellent strike. To prove there was no fluke involved, she Have a break on us repeated the trick within minutes of the restart, firing home We all know that it’s a tough old game but Killeavy seems to be from the 14 yard line. Excellent defending and support play all getting more than its fair share of serious injuries at the over the field led to further scores from Sarah Doran and a well moment. Arms and ankles appear to be the biggest problem earned goal for McConville. The increased confidence had the with Kealan Downey (senior football), Niall Trainor and Damian Killeavy girls winning their individual battles and a superb cross Reilly (both senior hurlers), Orla Magennis (senior ladies) and field ball from Kernan, led to the main target woman Reel Chloe Doran (u14 camogs) all suffering breakages to various getting her hat‐trick, with a total tally of 3.03. parts of their anatomy. We wish them all well and hope for The girls will be disappointed that Ballyhegan clawed 2.02 back quick recoveries all round. in the last ten minutes but they never really looked like overhauling the Killeavy total and the home team eventually Last week’s Results finished as deserving winners on the scoreline: Killeavy 5.07 Ballyhegan 2.08 Sen Football St. Patrick’s 0.10 Killeavy 1.07 A fast flowing game in excellent footballing conditions leaves Jun Football Dromintee II 0.05 Killeavy II 3.18 the girls two out of two so far in their league but there is still Sen Ladies Killeavy 5.08 Ballyhegan 2.07 plenty of room to improve and they may have to move up the u16 Hurling Killeavy 5.07 2.04 gears again for the trip to Carrickcruppen next Wednesday u16 Football Killeavy 6.19 Dromintee 2.05 night. u14 Football Clann Eireann 5.06 Killeavy 1.06 Armagh Ladies through to final Congratulations to Sharon Reel and the Armagh Ladies who u14 Football W Killeavy II L defeated Tipperary last Sunday to set up a National league final u14 Football Killeavy W Silverbridge L against Down. This match is part of a mouth watering triple u14 Ladies Killeavy L W header in Parnell Park next Saturday with the throw in for u14 Camogie Killeavy L W Armagh’s match at 12.15pm. Come on Armagh!!

Ulster Club of the Year – #OneLifeOneClub Action on Cancer Armagh County GAA Open Night – Friday 10th May The club has arranged for the Action Cancer Bus to visit our premises and wish to hear from women aged 40‐49 who would be interested in a free mammogram on board the big bus. More details to follow but if you’re interested there are a limited number of appointments on a first come first served basis. Contact Fionnuala O’Neill on 077 8968 0670, Sinead Reel on 079 0049 4616 or Larry McGuinness on 077 4896 0314. Please spread the word as its open to all ladies from surrounding areas take your friends from Dromintee, , Newry and further afield!! There will also be blood pressure and cholesterol health checks available for men during the day so bring them along too. Keep an eye on our facebook site for further updates. Minding your Head The Killeavy club is delighted to accept an invitation from Ulster GAA to become one of five clubs across the province to get involved in a pilot programme to promote good mental health among our membership, with a The hugely popular Armagh Open Night will take place on Friday particular focus on young people. The GAA 10th May from 7pm in the Athletic Grounds. Huge numbers of have partnered with the Department of Culture, Arts and GAA fans are expected following the crowds who attended last Leisure, the Public Health Agency, Sport and year’s successful open night. Paul Duggan, County Chairman four other sports’s governing bodies to assist in spreading said, “The Open Night allows our GAA followers and local media awareness of mental health and well‐being in sport. In to mingle with our inter‐county heroes for the forthcoming particular, the programme will use posters and branded championship game against Cavan. The players and materials including bibs and water bottles to make the sports management will be available for signing autographs and sector aware of the www.mindingyourhead.info web site. fielding questions from a host of media reporters”. He Coach Development continued, “There really will be something for all the family with  A Foundation coaching course for all GAA codes to be held in tours of the Athletic Grounds, a quiz, penalty kick competitions, club on Friday 10th May from 6.00 – 10.00pm. All coaches goodie bags, team photographs for autograph hunters, face and assistants must complete this course. Please give names painting, prize draws as well as an opportunity to meet our to Games Committee asap. county players and management.’’  The third of the Orchard Academy club workshops will run To show your support for the team we are running a campaign th on Mon 6 at 7:30pm in Armagh. This time our u14 coaches by asking our GAA followers to change their Facebook and are asked to attend as the workshop is tailored for u14 Twitter profile picture to a photograph with Armagh County football and all clubs will be in attendance. The u16 Colours. Those who have the new Rainbow or Simply Fruit th workshop will follow on Monday 13 and finally the Minor jerseys can enter a competition to win one of two £1,000 prizes nd workshop on Wednesday 22 . for the best photograph with the new jerseys. London to Cape Town by Bicycle Armagh TV will live‐stream part of the night between 7.30pm On August 9th last year, Diarmaid McDonald, son of Oliver and and 8.30pm but ‘Nothing beats being there’. One attendee Helena McDonald, and his girlfriend Hannah Smith set out from summed up the success last year’s event with these words on London to cycle to Cape Town, South Africa. This 14,000 km the Orchard County Forum, ‘…….thanks to the Armagh County cycle is a personal challenge which they are entirely funding Board, Players and Management for the successful open night, a themselves, however they decided that they would also seek PR master‐class, and what a lovely bunch of lads on the senior sponsorship for their favourite charities. Diarmaid’s selected team’ charity is the Stop AIDS Campaign and any donation subscribed The theme for the championship and the open nights across the to it is being collected directly by Diarmaid’s employer. Hannah Country is ‘Nothing Beats Being There’ and Armagh County is supporting the Gaia Foundation which helps African Board encourage all their supporters to come out and support communities to have control over their own land, food their team during the championship and together we can have a production and development. Diarmaid and Hannah have a web successful summer season. site, www.farcycal.org, where you can follow them on their Following last year’s event Lisa Clancy, Head of Communications travels and view their blogs and magnificent photographs. You in Croke Park was particularly pleased by the way that Armagh can also make an on‐line donation to their chosen charities. County Board adopted she said, “I just wanted to say a As they are now on the last leg of this very long journey with particular well done to all of you in Armagh on the way you have just about 1500km to go to reach their destination Diarmaid embraced, communicated and promoted the open night. I am would be delighted to get some Killeavy support. His mum, using Armagh as an example of best practice for next year”. Helena also wants to play her part in helping Diarmaid and The County Board look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s Hannah reach their fund target and plans to take part in the open night on the 10th May 2013 at 7.00pm and remember Cooley 10km walk next Friday 17th May. She is seeking Cavan v Armagh in the preliminary round of the Ulster sponsorship support for this worthy cause and would be very Championship – Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday 19th May. grateful for whatever you care to subscribe.

Ulster Club of the Year – #OneLifeOneClub One Life – One Club – One Mighty Feed Youth Academy The club’s first Steak Night was a sizzling success with one  Please note that the club’s Youth Academy will NOT be open hundred and eighty three steaks served up in a spectacular this Bank Holiday Monday. It will be back in business on fundraiser organised by our minor hurlers. The organisation Monday week 13th May from 6.30 to 8.00pm. All ages are behind the event was excellent with guests having pre‐meal welcome. The weekly cost of £2.50 (£6 per family) includes aperitifs in the small bar while waiting to be seated in the main a drink and healthy snack. The youth academy is entirely lounge. The three course meal was absolutely first class in every staffed by volunteers and as usual, every offer of help is respect and the service from the bow‐tie wearing hurlers much appreciated. Contact Lisa McDonnell 078 5416 2123. earned rave reviews. The committee would also like to express their thanks for all Special praise must go to Devon McShane who put into a lot of those continuing to donate games and other items to the preparatory work in the days before and managed to cook each academy. steak to perfection. We would like to sincerely thank the Golf  Killeavy branded replica team kit and leisure wear continues Club for the loan of tables and linen, Pat Courtney for wine to be available each Monday night (except this Bank Holiday glasses and everyone who helped set up for the evening and Monday) in the Youth Academy shop from 7.00 – 8.00pm. helped out throughout the night, there is simply too many Contact Susan Byrne on 028 3084 8008 with any queries people to name individually. Thanks to everyone who came regarding club kit. along and supported the event and a big shout out for our Killeavy Whist young hurlers who were perfect hosts on the night and for st Eddie Fearon who keeps on coming up with new and interesting 1 Maureen McParlan – 149 pts 4 High Games ‐ 2nd Eivor Magennis – 148 pts Rose Kinahan – 34 pts ways to make you part with your money. A total of £2000 from rd 3 Paddy Magee – 145 pts Nan McClure – 34 pts food and wine was raised to go toward club funds and the rd 3 Seamus McKinley – 145 pts 4 Low Games ‐ development of our teams. Raffle: Ann Hayes & Bridie McVeigh Michael O’Hagan – 19 pts All in all, an excellent evening’s entertainment throughout and Knockout 1st Tommy Donaghy & Patricia Mackin – 19 pts surely something that popular demand will ensure that we see John Mulgrew Agnes O’Hare – 19 pts nd again. Book me a seat now! 2 Eithne McKay & Hal Lennon – 19 pts Jim Magennis Jim Magennis – 19 pts The Snowball will be £30 with top prize for 160pts or more Whist continues on first three Fridays of every month

Lottery Results 2 3 12 18 There was NO winner of this week’s Jackpot ‐ £6,100 There were SEVENTEEN Match Three Winners ‐ £25 each NAME ADDRESS SELLER Patrick Malone Flagstaff Rd Gerardine Malone Gareth Magee c/o Jim Magee Jim Magee Pat Byrne Camlough Lily Marmion B.M. McEvoy c/o P.J. O’Hara P.J. O’Hara Jacqueline Rafferty Lissummon Patrick Hannaway Barbara Doran Club Killeavy Gene Doran Ayallogue Rd Club Killeavy Chef Devon McShane and wine waiter Marty White Keara Magennis Forkhill Rd Mulkerns Eurospar enjoying a well earned relaxation at the end of the evening Mickey McNeill c/o Madden’s Bar Madden’s Bar Liam Smith Cloughogue I.N. Foresters G. Marmion Meigh Lily Marmion Ellen McArdle Parkview Ellen McArdle Daniel Hughes Barcroft Park TruFit Kathleen McParland Peter Tavey Niall Rice Jonesborough Hill P. McCamley Lorraine Murphy c/o Dunnes Stephanie McGuigan Marmion Family Meigh Lily Marmion Promoter – £25 – Ellen McArdle Prize Money this Week ‐ £450 Jackpot Next Week

A few of our minor hurlers who made such a contribution to the success of the event £6,200

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