Craobh Rua Welcome London All Ireland Féile Hurling Team
June 16, 2014
Gold Medal winner Maeve Robb pictured with her brother Craobh Rua hurler Eoghan, her sister, mother and father.
History will be made this weekend when Craobh Rua Camlocha Hurling Club welcome the London Féile team who will be here to participate in the prestigious All Ireland Féile Competition.
The National Féile na nGael tournament takes place in Ulster, beginning on Friday June 20th and closing on Sunday, June 22nd. Representatives from every County will compete across 6 divisions against host clubs. It is anticipated that there will be 64 host teams and 64 visiting teams.
The London team is managed by Roddy Walsh and the accompanying secretary is Noreen O Neill both who are respected GAA activists in London. A panel of twenty young hurlers will be travelling to Craobh Rua to spend the weekend with designated host families whilst another thirty parents and supporters are also expected to accompany the London team.
The U14 London Feile Hurling team will travel to Ulster Armagh weekend of 20th-22nd of June 2014. They belong to a wide range of GAA Clubs across London. The Panel is
Granualie: Robert Moffitt, Harry Logan (Captain), Finn McGrath
Father Murphys: James King, Derek Brown, Jonjo Whelan, Dillion Madden
Sean Patterson, Finn Vardy
Kilburn Gaels: Brendan Prior, Joseph O' Connor, Caolan Doyle-Creamer, Ethan McDonnell, Joseph McCarry, Cirarain Cinniede
Thomas McCurtain: Thomas Grannell, Callum Gardener, Timothy Kelly, Eoin ODriscoll
The visiting team and accompanying group will arrive at Craobh Rua Hurling Club on Friday (20th June)
The itinerary is as follows.
Friday 20th June
London arrive @ Craobh Rua Camlocha (light pre match snack)
2pm
Craobh Rua Camlocha vs London
3-4pm
Welcome by Mayor Newry & Mourne Council Dáire Hughes & Post Match Warm Meal for Both Teams
5pm
London & Craobh Rua Depart Craobh Rua Camlocha for Armagh
6pm
Assemble for Parade @ Athletic Grounds, Armagh
7pm - 7.45pm
All Ireland Féile Parade
8.30pm
Arrive Back at Craobh Rua Camlocha to meet Host Families
Saturday 21st June
9am
Meet @ Craobh Rua Camlocha
9.15am
Depart for Inniskeen
11am-4pm
Matches in Inniskeen, (will need packed lunch)
5 - 7pm
Visit to Crossmaglen Rangers / meet players / hot food
7.30pm
Host parents pick up at Craobh Rua
10-late
Music night & craic in Doyle's Bar Camloch
Sunday
1pm
London Depart Craobh Rua Camlocha for homeward journey
Craobh Rua Camlocha extend an open invitation to all to attend any of the events and games organised for our visitors this weekend. We thank all who have helped organise and support those events and we hope our club members hosting the visiting young hurlers enjoy the experience.
Craobh Rua Camlocha Club Notes June 14th 2014
Senior
Senior and minor training continues as usual. The Mc Cormick Cup Shield final is due to be played this Tuesday evening, details will be made known once they have been finalised.
Underage
Our Underage teams continue to train on the allocated evenings. Training Times : Under 6s Craobh Rua Pitch Saturday mornings 11am to 12 noon: Under 8/10 Monday night 7-8pm : Under 12/14/16 Wednesday nights 7.30pm to 8.45pm. Can parents/ guardians ensure that all young children participating have appropriate footwear and clothes wear.
Our Under 12 team is schedule to play Lurgan this week. Players, parents and guardians will be informed of arrangements.
All Ireland Féile Visitors
Craobh Rua will be happy to welcome London Féile team as our guests over the weekend of the 20th of June until Sunday the 22nd of June. There is great excitement within the Club and locality about the visit and we hope to ensure that our young guests, their mentors and supporters have a truly memorable time. The Craobh Rua Feile sub committee have been working away to arrange accommodation for our visitors and other activities for them.
Craobh Rua Féile team will play London, Inniskeen and Cork over the Féile weekend.
Club Activities
We also thank all those Businesses and individuals who have and continue to financially support our Clubs activities.
Sponsored Walk: There will be a sponsored walk on the 23rd of June 2014 in aid of our Club and all players, parents, mentors and supporters are asked to get involved and come along for the day. There will be a Barbecue after the Walk.
Annual Cycle: The date has been announced for our annual fundraising Cycle. The "Hooley around Cooley" Cycle will take place on Sunday the 26th of September.
Comhghairdeas
The Committee, players, members and supporters of Craobh Rua Camlocha would like to congratulate Meabh Robb on her fantastic gold medal winning performance at the Special Olympics in Limerick last weekend. Meabh and the Robb family have been great supporters of hurling and this Club and we are all very proud of her medal winning achievement in the Equestrian section. We also extend our congratulations to all those on Team Newry & Mourne who participate in the Special Olympic Games. There were many great performances and medal winning displays.Special Comhghairdeachas libh go léir
Gold Medal winner Maeve Robb pictured with her brother Craobh Rua hurler Eoghan, her sister, mother and father
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