Senior Men
Our senior men were in championship qualifier against on Sunday against Killeavy  and they put in a brilliant display to claim a well deserved five point win over their South Armagh neighbours, 2 - 16 to 2 - 11.
The Shanes opened the scoring early in the game when Connaire Mackin powered in a great shot which the Killeavy keeper did well to push over the bar. A pointed free brought Killeavy level before they registered their first goal which was soon followed by another point to put them four up. A third Killeavy point was sandwiched in between two Paul O'Rourke frees to keep them three points in front but within a matter of two minutes their advantage increased to seven with a further goal and point. The sides then swapped two points apiece with O'Rourke scoring his fourth and fifth points, both from frees, to keep seven between them but the Shanes finished the half the much stronger side and they fired over a further three points in a row with Paul O'Rourke, Mark McCabe and Connaire Mackin all on target to trail by four at the break, 2 - 6 to 0 - 8.
Killeavy got the first point of the second period to lead by five but that man O'Rourke replied immediately for the Shanes before young Mark McCabe was on hand to fist the ball to the Killeavy net with his second goal in as many games to get his side back within one. Another O'Rourke free minutes later tied the game and the same man was on target soon after to put his side one to the good with Killeavy equalising minutes later. A long range point from Oliver Gaughran who, along with Ryan Byrne, was winning a lot of dirty ball around the middle of the field put the Shanes one ahead again before O'Rourke increased the Camlough side's advantage to two with another great point. A pointed Killeavy free left just the minimum between the sides again but Connaire Mackin kept the score-board ticking over for the Shanes with a superb pointed free from right out on the side-line and this quickly followed by well taken point from Oliver Gaughran. The Shanes led by three at this stage but Killeavy reduced the deficit to just two with their tenth point of the game before second-half substitute Neil Paul Lennon fired over a '45 to put a goal between them again. Another long ball into the Killeavy square caused havoc in their defence and Oliver Gaughran was eventually on hand to fist to the ball to net to give his side a six point advantage. Killeavy threw everything at the Shanes in closing minutes but the Shanes defensive unit were outstanding and they only conceded a further point and they held on to claim a great win, 2 - 16 to 2 - 11

Senior Ladies
Our senior ladies hosted table toppers Sarsfields on Wednesday night in a closely contested game. In what proved to be a tight first half both sides had spells on top with Shanes holding a two point lead at half time. Throughout the second-half the lead changed hands several times and with five minutes left on the clock the Shanes held a four point lead. However in the closing stages Sarsfields found the reserves to get in front and win by four. The result leaves Sarsfields on top with Shanes in second place. Well done to all players on both teams for providing an exciting and sporting match. Wednesday night sees the girls back in league action with a re-fixed game away to Mullabrack.

Minor Boys
Our minors were missing a few key players last Monday night when they took on Madden in the league. Despite this the lads gave a good account of themselves despite eventually losing the game. The lads are back in action on Monday night at home to Madden again only this time it is in the championship at 7.15pm. All minor players are asked to meet at the club no later than 6.00pm on Monday.

Minor Girls
Our minor girls have a championship quarter-final on Wednesday night, 27th August at home to Armagh Harps at 7.00pm. All players are asked to meet at the club at 6.15pm.

U16 Girls
Our U16 girls have a game on Monday evening away to Cullyhanna and all girls are asked to meet at the club at 5.45pm before they take on Clann Eireann in the championship final next Sunday with a time and venue still to be confirmed.

U14 Boys
Our U14 amalgamation of Naomh Lorcan O'Neills were in action last Tuesday evening against Lower Creggan. It was a disappointing performance from the young O'Neills side and they fell to a heavy defeat against a decent side. Next up for the lads is a shield game against Mullaghbawn on Tuesday night at the Shanes at 7.00pm and all players are asked to meet at the Shanes no later than 6.15pm.

U14 Girls
Well done to the U14 girls gave an excellent performance on Thursday night against St Pats, Cullyhanna to record a comprehensive victory, with Orlaith McArdle top scoring. This result gives the girls a great boost ahead of next week's championship final against their our old foe, Clann Eireann and means that with just two league matches remaining, which if they win both, could result in a league play-off against Clann Eireann also. The championship final is scheduled for Thursday evening, 28th August but location and throw-in time are unknown at this stage. All parents and friends are asked to attend the game to cheer on the girls. Training continues on Tuesday night at 6.00pm at the field.

U12 Boys
Our U12 amalgamation of Naomh Lorcan O'Neills were in action last Wednesday evening against Crossmaglen in a re-arranged league fixture. The team were missing a number of players and it showed as Crossmaglen claimed the win.

U12 Girls
Training for our U12 girls continues on Tuesday evening at 6.00pm and all girls are asked to make sure they are in attendance.

Monthly Meeting
The next monthly meeting will take place in the clubhouse next Monday night, 1st September at 9.00pm.

Charity Cycle
Our senior footballer Oisin Murphy and seven other lads are taking part in a charity cycle from Belfast to Paris to raise funds for the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children in memory of their friend Dariush Mehrtash who died of cancer in 2012. The five day cycle which covers over 450 miles begins on Sunday 31st August and anyone who wants to sponsor or donate to the can do so through Oisin's Just Giving page on Facebook - www.justgiving.com/OisinMurphy. Everyone at the club would like to wish Oisin all the very best for the cycle.

Best Wishes
Best wishes this week to our underage footballer Morgan Egan who is currently recovering at home following a short spell in hospital.

Happy Birthday
A big happy birthday this week to our very own Kieran "Rats" Malone who celebrated the big 50 last week. Happy birthday also to our underage footballer Lewis Boswell who celebrated his birthday at the week-end.

Condolences
The club would like to offer its sympathy the family of our former senior player Patsy McNulty who died last week.

Lotto
Last weeks winning lotto numbers were 6, 10, 15 & 27. There were no jackpot winners and 1 x lucky dip winner. The jackpot now stands at £1200.

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