Division 3A Champions

Our Junior squad garnered our first piece of silverware since 2012 when we defeated Turin by two points after a close, tough game. There was never more than two or three points separating the teams for much of the game, apart from a spell during the second half where we went five points clear after an unanswered 1-5 put some daylight between the teams. However, Turin finished strong to ensure a nervy end to the game and the four minutes of injury time. The first half was a cagey affair as the game failed to ignite. The accuracy of Turins Ray Aughey from frees cancelled out Conor Savage's goal while there were also some good points from play from both sides. Turin led at the break by a single point and stretched it out to three points at the start of the second half. However, the lads stuck to their guns and a couple of points steadied the ship. Richie Crowley then pounced for our second goal and three more points put some daylight between us. But, a combination of good Turin play and needless fouling brought Turin to within two points as the game entered injury time. Indeed, they could've snatched the game at the death as a rasping shot flashed across our square and out wide. We held firm for the remainder of the added time and afterwards a proud Richie Crowley lifted the cup on behalf of his team-mates, hopefully not the only time we'll be up the steps of Cusack Park. Final score, Crookedwood 2-10 Turin 0-14. Well done to all involved. Team; A.Mitchell, T.Brennan, K.Orme, G.McGovern, C.Yourell, A.Savage (0-2), E.Murray (0-1), Andy Boyhan (0-1) , N.Kiernan, B.McCarthy (0-3), S.Savage, R.Crowley (1-1), C.Savage (1-0), G.Brennan (0-2), C.Gilbert. Subs used; Noel Bardon for Gilbert, John Kiernan for Yourell

Intermediate Championship Result

Crookedwood 1-13 Raharney 0-10.  After a sluggish start and more, we ground out a good win over a tough Raharney team. The first half was a forgettable affair as both teams struggled for scores, and we hit several poor wides. The second half began with both teams tied at five points apiece, and it wasn't until a scrambled Conor Savage goal that we pulled clear and took control of the game to finish six-point winners and make it two out of two in the championship. As its still early days, we have loads of time to improve and there is plenty of room for improvement. Team, A.Mitchell, T.Brennan, K.Orme, D.Grifferty, G.McGovern, A.Savage, S.Savage, S.McGovern, A.Boyhan, B.McCarthy , G.Brennan (0-1), N.Yourell (0-2), C.Savage (1-0), B.McLoughlin (0-2), B.O'Mara (0-8) Subs; N.Bardon for N.Kiernan (injured), D.Hyland for T.Brennan, E.Murray for G.Brennan

Trolley dash

We are holding the trolley dash again this year in Buckleys Supervalu in the coming weeks. Tickets are available from committee members and players, please support.

GAA CUL Camp

A hurling summer camp will take place in Crookedwood GAA from the 13th-17th August  this year. Register online at gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps or https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/?camp=3848
. Alternatively contact Alan O Mara on 087-1558615.

Supermac's Kit for Clubs

It's our turn in the Supermac's Kits for Clubs promotion. What this means is that anytime you buy any meal in Supermac's/Papa John's(Mullingar) over the next few weeks just ask for a token and put it in the Crookedwood Hurling Club box. When we reach 500 tokens, Supermac's will kindly give us some gear for our young lads. We would like to thank Supermacs for this opportunity.

Walking Track

The walking track lights are on every night if anyone wants to avail of a safe, clean area for a bit of exercise. Please note anyone wishing to avail of our facilities must have membership paid.

Lotto: Latest results; 3/6/18, Jackpot €3850. Numbers drawn: 2, 8, 10, 11. No winner; €20 winners, Betty Orme, Edel Heffernan, Cathal Brennan. We are asking all members to support our lotto.The lotto draw is the financial lifeline of our club and we appreciate all support. Tickets can be bought in The Wood or from any committee member, alternatively annual tickets can be purchased for €100.

Contact: I can be contacted at [email protected]  if anyone would like to have an item included in the notes, on the club website (www.crookedwood.gaa.ie) or on Facebook. 

 

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