Senior Men

Our senior men suffered a disappointing defeat in the Championship on Saturday evening, losing by three points to Clan na Gael, 1 - 12 to 1 - 9. The Shanes made a better start to the game, racing into a four point lead with Paul O'Rourke, Oisin Murphy, Micheál Brady and Sean McLoughlin on all target before Clan na Gael registered their first point from a free. Another Sean McLoughlin point eased the Shanes further ahead and Oisin Murphy followed this up with a great long range effort with the Clans replying with their second point of the game. Paul O'Rourke put the Shanes five up with his side's seventh point with the Clans responding with another pointed free but a late Sean McLoughlin point saw the Shanes lead by five at the break, 0 - 8 to 0 - 3.

Clan na Gael made a blistering start to the second-half and within ten minutes they were back on level terms, scoring five points in a row and they went on to add another goal and two points to put them five ahead before a point from Paul O'Rourke stopped the rot for the Shanes. However, it proved nothing more than minor respite for his side as the Clans added another two points to lead by six with time almost up. Deep into injury time the Shanes were awarded a penalty, for what no-one knows, but Connaire Mackin stepped up to expertly fire home the spot-kick in what proved to be final the kick of the game.

Senior Ladies

The senior ladies have a game scheduled for next Saturday away to Sarsfields and all girls are asked to be at the club at 5.30pm. Training continues on Tuesday evening at St Paul's field at 7.00pm

Minor Boys

Our minor boys have a home game on Monday evening against Carrickcruppen and all players are asked to meet at the club at 6.15pm.

Minor Girls

Our minor girls are away to Clann Eireann on Thursday evening and all players are asked to meet at the club at 5.45pm.

U16 Boys

Our U16 boys came up against a very good Clann Eireann side on Thursday evening and they put in a below par performance to come up short with Clann Eireann winning the game.

U16 Girls

Our U16 girls were scheduled to play Armagh Harps on Monday but the game has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 19th May.

U-14 Girls

The U-14 girls played Carrickcruppen in a keenly contested Division 1 League game on Wednesday evening and it was our neighbours who won out following a close game. The Shane's had strong performers in Caoimhne McKenna, Lia Robb and Orlagh McKenna. Training for U-14 girls continues every Wednesday evening at the field from 6.30pm and it is vital that all girls attend training weekly.

U12 Boys

The U12 boys had their first league outing of the year against Newtownhamilton on Saturday afternoon. In a closely fought affair the Shanes were very lucky to go in at half-time a couple of points up but the second-half saw a much improved performance from the team and the Shanes ran out winners by a few scores. It is hoped to re-arrange our fixture with Corrinshego this week but a date hasn't been fixed just yet. Training will continue on Wednesday at 6.00pm unless advised otherwise and next Saturday will see the team head to An Riocht for their first tournament of the year with full details being sent out during the week. 

U12 Girls

Training for this age group continues every Wednesday evening at the field at 6.30pm and it is vital that all girls attend training.

U10s

Our U10s were in action on Sunday morning against Dromintee. On a very blustery morning, not suited to good football, they played some decent football and there were some excellent performances across the two teams but still plenty to work on over the next few weeks as we build up to the first couple of tournaments of the year. Training continues this Tuesday and Friday at 6.00pm as normal.

U8s

Congratulations to our young players who made their First Communion on Saturday and as a result of there was no game for our U8s this weekend. Training continues this week on Tuesday and Friday at 6.00pm as normal.

U6s

Training for our U6s resumes this Wednesday evening at 6.00pm in Bessbrook Community Centre and all boys and girls at this age group are welcome to attend.

Meabh O'Neills Camogie

The senior camogs recorded a convincing win over Killeavy on Wednesday evening in what was a very tough encounter. There were great displays of skill and talent throughout the team, particularly our younger players. Camogie training continues every Wednesday at the club at 6.00pm and it's great to see numbers increasing every week and as always all new players and helpers are always welcome.

Breakfast at the Shanes

The club is hosting a Big Breakfast morning next Sunday 17th May from 9.00 - 12.00 and we are encouraging everyone to come along on the morning and tuck into a hearty breakfast and raise some much needed funds for the club at the same time.

Well Done

Well done to Aimee Mackin, Louise Kenny and Moya Feehan and the rest of the Armagh Senior Ladies who won the Division 2 league title on Saturday with a great win over Donegal on a score-line of 4 - 18 to 4 - 6. Special mention also to Aimee who was awarded the Player of the Match also.

Best Wishes

Best wishes to our senior player Shay Carroll who suffered a nasty injury in training recently and we hope to see Shay back in the green jersey soon.

Lotto

Last week's winning lotto numbers were 7, 8, 11 & 23. There were no jackpot winners and 2 x match three winners. The jackpot now stands at £2800.

Condolences

The club would like to offer its sympathy to family of Peter Lavelle who died at the week-end. Peter was a former of the club and father of former playing members Martin and Harvey.

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