Armagh Club football & hurling

[IVEDECIDED]

Yeah that's the way it stands at the moment tac. Maghery and mullaghbawn have now conspired as did cruppen and the Sarsfields. Both games have directly effected us and there is absolutely f**k all we can do about it. Makes you angry when we have always fulfilled all crucial fixtures

you are 100% correct and for those reasons id like to see the table reamin how it stands...cruppen failed to show against us today also! there should be some sort of punishment next year along the lines of points deduction...there is another issue here also as the gate recipts are an integral part to the income of some clubs and are missed when they arent there!

I know what would stop this bullshit - the next team not to field a team for whatever reason should be placed in division 4 for the following year. I dont care who your allegiance is to lads but sport is about fair competition and the tables should reflect the position of the lads on the pitch not the politics off it. I think this is f**king disgisting no matter what club your from!!

[Applesisapples]

Intermediate Final: Sarsfields 1-15 Culloville 0-11

Sarsfields were comfortable enough for most of the game. They'd opened a decent lead after about 15 minutes and Culloville never got within three or four points of them. Culloville wasted far too many chances in the first half when they had the wind. Sarsfields were much more efficient in attack and fully deserved the win.

Is that 3 of the last 4 final Culloville have lost? Very tough on them.

They are a one trick pony. When Ciaran Hatzer quits they are finished. Sarsfields gave them a lesson in football.

[Goats Do Shave]

That was quick Goats.
Decent performance from the Davitts even though they drifted out of the game on occasion. It should have been more comfortable but a vital win, so no complaints. Still in with a shout of survival then.

Anyone know why it was such an early start ?

First 15 minutes of the second half won the game. Defence have been impressing!
It's very tight at the bottom.

Madden in the last game now - winner stays up!
Keady have a few games to play - but they're against teams with nothing to play for.
Newtown aren't great, but not sure who they play now. (Keady is one of their games!)

[torres]

That was quick Goats.
Decent performance from the Davitts even though they drifted out of the game on occasion. It should have been more comfortable but a vital win, so no complaints. Still in with a shout of survival then.

Anyone know why it was such an early start ?

First 15 minutes of the second half won the game. Defence have been impressing!
It's very tight at the bottom.

Madden in the last game now - winner stays up!
Keady have a few games to play - but they're against teams with nothing to play for.
Newtown aren't great, but not sure who they play now. (Keady is one of their games!)

would rather see madden stay up . st michaels also have the harps at home .

[lolafrola]

What date is the co final?

[flog the lot]

What date is the co final?

17th october

[ogshead]

Is that backofthenet gone 'til next year then?

[Goats Do Shave]

That was quick Goats.
Decent performance from the Davitts even though they drifted out of the game on occasion. It should have been more comfortable but a vital win, so no complaints. Still in with a shout of survival then.

Anyone know why it was such an early start ?

First 15 minutes of the second half won the game. Defence have been impressing!
It's very tight at the bottom.

Madden in the last game now - winner stays up!
Keady have a few games to play - but they're against teams with nothing to play for.
Newtown aren't great, but not sure who they play now. (Keady is one of their games!)

would rather see madden stay up . st michaels also have the harps at home .

Cheers!

[blue]

Think madden could go down now,I'd say both keady n Newtown will b safe,

[ardchieftain]

Updated league tables and remaining fixtures , anyone ?

[el_cuervo_fc]

http://www.armaghgaa.net/forum/f25/armagh-acl-tables-sunday-3-october-2010-a-791/

Armagh ACL Tables as at Sunday 3 October 2010

Division I
Team P W D L Pts
Crossmaglen 19 18 0 1 36 (Champions)
Maghery 22 10 4 8 24
Pearse Og 20 10 2 8 22
Carrickcruppen 20 10 1 9 21
St Patrick's 20 9 3 8 21
Culloville 18 10 0 8 20
Dromintee 19 9 1 9 19
Whitecross 20 9 1 10 19
Sarsfields 20 8 1 11 17
Clan na Gael 20 8 0 11 16
Mullaghbawn 21 7 0 14 14
Killeavy 21 4 2 15 10 (Relegated)

Division II
Team P W D L Pts
Ballymacnab 22 18 1 3 37 (Winners + Promoted)
Armagh Harps 21 15 1 5 31
Granemore 21 15 1 5 31
Wolfe Tone 19 10 2 7 22
Clann Eireann 20 9 2 9 20
Tir na nÓg 21 8 3 10 19
Silverbridge 21 8 2 11 18
Ballyhegan 21 7 2 12 16
Madden 21 7 2 12 16
St Michael's 20 7 1 12 15
Keady 18 6 2 10 14
St Peter's 19 2 1 16 5 (Relegated)

Division III
Team P W D L Pts
Shane O'Neill's 21 17 0 3 36 (Winners & Promoted)
Tullysaran 20 15 1 4 31 (Promoted)
Annaghmore 21 11 0 10 22
Middletown 21 10 2 9 22
Collegeland 22 10 1 11 21
St Paul's 18 9 2 7 20
Forkhill 20 9 0 11 18
An Port Mor 21 7 3 11 17
Lissummon 21 6 4 11 16
Clonmore 20 6 3 11 15
Belleek 20 6 2 12 14
Eire Og 21 5 4 12 14

Division IV
Team P W D L Pts
Crossmaglen II 22 19 1 2 39 (Winners & Promoted)
Grange 21 17 1 4 35
Dorsey Emmett's 21 16 1 4 33
Killeavy II 21 16 1 4 33
Derrynoose 21 15 1 5 31
St Patrick's II 22 11 1 10 23
Corrinshego 21 8 2 11 18
Clady 22 7 2 13 16
Killean 21 5 4 12 14
O'Hanlon's 22 4 3 15 11
Mullabrack 22 1 1 20 3
Phelim Brady's 22 1 0 21 2


http://www.armaghgaa.net/forum/f25/armagh-club-fixtures-w-e-sunday-10-october-2010-a-792/

Armagh Club Fixtures for w/e Sunday 10 October 2010

Saturday 9 October
Armagh 'B' League Southern – Semi-final (5.00)
St Michael's v Dromintee (Ronan Quigley)

Sunday 10 October
Armagh Junior Football Championship – Final (3.30)
Grange v Tullysaran (Oliver Hearty) at Crossmaglen
Armagh Division Three Minor Football Championship – Final (2.00)
Ballyhegan v Madden (Owen Reel) at Crossmaglen
ACL – Div. I (12.00)
Dromintee v Mullaghbawn (Seamus O'Neill)
Clan na Gael v Culloville (Jim Slevin)
ACL – Div. II (12.00)
Keady v St Michael's (Kevin McNeice)
Granemore v Wolfe Tone (Kevin Murtagh)
St Peter's v Clann Eireann (Keith Smith)
ACL – Div. III (12.00)
An Port Mor v St Paul's (Damian McConville)
Belleek v Annaghmore (Mickey Leonard)
Clonmore v Lissummon (Jimmy McKee)
Forkhill v Middletown (Vincent O'Neill)
ACL – Div. IV (12.00)
Derrynoose v Killeavy II (Stephen Murray)
Killean v Corrinshego (Joe Murtagh)
Armagh 'B' League Southern – Semi-final (12.00)
Silverbridge v Whitecross (Kevin Gallogly)

[Orior]

Anyone else do the run for Autism last Staurday between Newtownhamilton and Lissummon?

[1life 1club]

Intermediate Final: Sarsfields 1-15 Culloville 0-11

Sarsfields were comfortable enough for most of the game. They'd opened a decent lead after about 15 minutes and Culloville never got within three or four points of them. Culloville wasted far too many chances in the first half when they had the wind. Sarsfields were much more efficient in attack and fully deserved the win.

Is that 3 of the last 4 final Culloville have lost? Very tough on them.

They are a one trick pony. When Ciaran Hatzer quits they are finished. Sarsfields gave them a lesson in football.

think thats a bit harsh,they just didnt perform on the day,,sarsfields werent that hot,,if culloville had to have played anything they would have won..colm watters and hatzers younger bro are a massive miss for them

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

Armagh SFC Semi-final St Patrick's 0-10 Crossmaglen Rangers 1-8

Hope, trepidation, fury, joy and ultimately despair were just some of the emotions experienced by followers of St Patrick's during Saturday's tense championship encounter. Having been boosted mid-week by the availability of star corner-forward Robbie Tasker, Cullyhanna made the short trip to Silverbridge in good spirits and full of hope that the team could reach their first county final. St Patrick's couldn't have gotten off to a better start when a magnificent 50m free kick from Ciaran McKeever in the first minute sailed over the crossbar. However their lead was to prove short-lived as a minute later a Crossmaglen attack which appeared to have been broken down resulted in the ball being slipped to David McKenna whose low shot produced the first goal of the match. Francis Hanratty soon extended Rangers' lead but another well-struck Ciaran McKeever free from range kept St Pat's in touch. A long scoreless spell ensued as both sides struggled to cope with the difficulty of wet conditions. St Pat's did kick a number of wides in this period as they vainly attempted to draw level but their forays forward were frequently met by stubborn Crossmaglen resistance and some tough tackling. After 27 minutes, slopping defending resulted in Crossmaglen's second point but a minute later Eugene Casey seized the initiative and fired over his side's first point from play and their third in total. This left the half-time score as St Patrick's 0-3 Crossmaglen Rangers 1-2.

While the first half was a tight affair with scores at a premium, the conditions certainly had a bearing on the fairly poor quality on show. Crossmaglen made effective use of their sweeper system and former county man Francie Bellew was instrumental in ensuring that Cullyhanna struggled to provide their forward line with quality possession.

Early in the second half Ciaran McKeever took a different approach to free-taking, attempting a long range effort from the hands. While the method was different, the result was the same as his previous kicks with the ball sailing over the crossbar. Over elaboration in the Cullyhanna defence soon cost St Pat's another point however seven minutes into the second half, Cullyhanna produced their best move of the match when a patient build-up involving Paudie McCreesh, Tony Donnelly and Eugene Casey released Niall McShane who burst through the Crossmaglen defence to kick an excellent point to bring the deficit down to the minimum. Soon the match was level as Stephen Reel, who had a magnificent match at full back, carried the ball out of defence to initiate an attack which resulted in a Mal Mackin point to draw the sides level for the first time in the match. The team then exchanged points with the Cullyhanna score coming from a Eugene Casey free. With 10 minutes to go David McKenna fired Crossmaglen into the lead again but a minute later Niall McShane was fouled within scoring range and Eugene Casey made no mistake with the resultant free. Two minutes later Barry McConville was fouled and Casey's fourth point of the match put his side into the lead for the first time.

And so the match entered its crucial juncture. With eight minutes on the clock, St Pat's were a point ahead as their supporters dared to imagine that the dream of a county final appearance might actually come true. The team seemed similarly buoyed with optimism as they gained a stranglehold on possession       and surged forward in waves. Unfortunately St Pat's could not convert their dominance of possession into scores and fatally did not extend their advantage. In this stage of the match, Crossmaglen resembled a boxer struggling on the ropes however they withstood the onslaught and replied with some knock-out blows of their own. A free with 3 minutes to go drew the teams level and with a minute left, a patient build-up created the space for a point to be kicked to send Cross into the lead and break Cullyhanna hearts. A minute into injury time a monstrous Aaron Kernan free flew over the bar to give Rangers a two point advantage and deepen the depression of the Cullyhanna followers. A late Robbie Tasker free gave his side hope however when Crossmaglen won possession from the resultant free kick, the game was up for the brave Cullyhanna men.

While disappointment was etched on the faces of all St Patrick's players and supporters, it is not merely consolation to suggest that the players and management should take huge pride in their efforts this year. Over two hours football, St Pat's showed that they are as good as the very best teams in the county and were very unfortunate not to be looking forward to their maiden County final appearance. Sadly, it was not be and we offer sincerest congratulations to Crossmaglen who will now face Dromintee in a fortnight's time. At the beginning of the year, only the most optimistic of observers would have cast Cullyhanna in the role of genuine championship contenders but their performances this season mean that such a tag can be rightly attributed to them. All involved in the squad should realise that with a mixture of young improving players and others in the prime of their careers, the future should be very bright. If the team can retain its players and show the necessary commitment, the holy grail of a County Senior Championship may not be too far away.

[1life 1club]

Armagh SFC Semi-final St Patrick's 0-10 Crossmaglen Rangers 1-8

Hope, trepidation, fury, joy and ultimately despair were just some of the emotions experienced by followers of St Patrick's during Saturday's tense championship encounter. Having been boosted mid-week by the availability of star corner-forward Robbie Tasker, Cullyhanna made the short trip to Silverbridge in good spirits and full of hope that the team could reach their first county final. St Patrick's couldn't have gotten off to a better start when a magnificent 50m free kick from Ciaran McKeever in the first minute sailed over the crossbar. However their lead was to prove short-lived as a minute later a Crossmaglen attack which appeared to have been broken down resulted in the ball being slipped to David McKenna whose low shot produced the first goal of the match. Francis Hanratty soon extended Rangers' lead but another well-struck Ciaran McKeever free from range kept St Pat's in touch. A long scoreless spell ensued as both sides struggled to cope with the difficulty of wet conditions. St Pat's did kick a number of wides in this period as they vainly attempted to draw level but their forays forward were frequently met by stubborn Crossmaglen resistance and some tough tackling. After 27 minutes, slopping defending resulted in Crossmaglen's second point but a minute later Eugene Casey seized the initiative and fired over his side's first point from play and their third in total. This left the half-time score as St Patrick's 0-3 Crossmaglen Rangers 1-2.

While the first half was a tight affair with scores at a premium, the conditions certainly had a bearing on the fairly poor quality on show. Crossmaglen made effective use of their sweeper system and former county man Francie Bellew was instrumental in ensuring that Cullyhanna struggled to provide their forward line with quality possession.

Early in the second half Ciaran McKeever took a different approach to free-taking, attempting a long range effort from the hands. While the method was different, the result was the same as his previous kicks with the ball sailing over the crossbar. Over elaboration in the Cullyhanna defence soon cost St Pat's another point however seven minutes into the second half, Cullyhanna produced their best move of the match when a patient build-up involving Paudie McCreesh, Tony Donnelly and Eugene Casey released Niall McShane who burst through the Crossmaglen defence to kick an excellent point to bring the deficit down to the minimum. Soon the match was level as Stephen Reel, who had a magnificent match at full back, carried the ball out of defence to initiate an attack which resulted in a Mal Mackin point to draw the sides level for the first time in the match. The team then exchanged points with the Cullyhanna score coming from a Eugene Casey free. With 10 minutes to go David McKenna fired Crossmaglen into the lead again but a minute later Niall McShane was fouled within scoring range and Eugene Casey made no mistake with the resultant free. Two minutes later Barry McConville was fouled and Casey's fourth point of the match put his side into the lead for the first time.

And so the match entered its crucial juncture. With eight minutes on the clock, St Pat's were a point ahead as their supporters dared to imagine that the dream of a county final appearance might actually come true. The team seemed similarly buoyed with optimism as they gained a stranglehold on possession       and surged forward in waves. Unfortunately St Pat's could not convert their dominance of possession into scores and fatally did not extend their advantage. In this stage of the match, Crossmaglen resembled a boxer struggling on the ropes however they withstood the onslaught and replied with some knock-out blows of their own. A free with 3 minutes to go drew the teams level and with a minute left, a patient build-up created the space for a point to be kicked to send Cross into the lead and break Cullyhanna hearts. A minute into injury time a monstrous Aaron Kernan free flew over the bar to give Rangers a two point advantage and deepen the depression of the Cullyhanna followers. A late Robbie Tasker free gave his side hope however when Crossmaglen won possession from the resultant free kick, the game was up for the brave Cullyhanna men.

While disappointment was etched on the faces of all St Patrick's players and supporters, it is not merely consolation to suggest that the players and management should take huge pride in their efforts this year. Over two hours football, St Pat's showed that they are as good as the very best teams in the county and were very unfortunate not to be looking forward to their maiden County final appearance. Sadly, it was not be and we offer sincerest congratulations to Crossmaglen who will now face Dromintee in a fortnight's time. At the beginning of the year, only the most optimistic of observers would have cast Cullyhanna in the role of genuine championship contenders but their performances this season mean that such a tag can be rightly attributed to them. All involved in the squad should realise that with a mixture of young improving players and others in the prime of their careers, the future should be very bright. If the team can retain its players and show the necessary commitment, the holy grail of a County Senior Championship may not be too far away.

we were so close..heartbreaking readin that..were a young team and we will be back..up the pats