April 17 , 2008

Craigbane Seniors open their 2008 League campaign this Sunday at 3pm at home to newly promoted side Coleraine. Craigbane will be hoping they put last years league results behind them as they aim for their first two points of the season. The Seniors will be without talented right half-foward Adrian Mc Laughlin for most of the season due to a broken arm sustained in a friendly earlier on in the year. Craigbane will give late fitness tests to both injured pair Cathal O Kane and Lee Moore before the game as they prepare to shake off hamstring injuries. Apart from that, manager Kevin Moore has a full strength team to pick from. Craigbane Reserves will play Magherafelt in the Division 2 League (tonight). Throw in 7pm.
  Craigbane Minors made it two out of two in a hard fought victory on Tuesday night against Magherafelt in the All County Minor A League. Final Score: Craigbane 1-08 Magherafelt 1-06. Scorers were Lee Moore 0-06 (4f), John Kerlin 1-01, and Shane Mc Menamin 0-01. The Minors will play Steelstown away in Round 3 this Tuesday night. Throw in 7pm.
  The Under 16's give a spirited away performance against league favourites Ballinderry last Thursday night in the All County Under 16A League. Craigbane played their hearts out in the first half with fine performances from Darryl Sharkey and Anthony Devine where they led 0-03 to 0-01 at half-time. The second half was all Ballinderry pressure, scoring 1-01 straight after the break. But a splendid 20rd goal from Noel Rielly with 15 mins left give the Lily whites a slender 1pt lead. A further 1-08 from Ballinderry was scored which made the lead un-catchable. Final Score: Ballinderry 2-10 Craigbane 1-03. Scorers were: Noel Rielly 1-00, Mark Sharkey, Rory Moore and Jude Mc Laughlin with 0-01 each. The Under 16's had a bye last night. They will now play Glen Maghera at home next Thursday night in the next round of the league. Throw in 7pm.
  The Under 14's got off to a good start in the 1st Round of the Under 14B League at home with a three point win over neighbours Banagher on Monday night. Final Score: Craigbane 2-03 Banagher 0-06. Scorers were: Ryan Moore 1-01, Michael Conwell 1-00, Ryan Burke and Conan O Kane with 0-01 each. The Under 14's will now play away to Desertmartin this Monday night. Throw in 7pm. Craigbane G.A.C would like to give a special thanks to Classic Ceilings who have sponsored the U14 Jerseys for this year. A special Presentation was made before the Banagher game. Craigbane G.A.C would also like to thank E.J.Kerlin for their kind generosity for sponsoring the Under 12 Jerseys.
  The All County Under 16 and Minor Championships were drawn out last week. The Minors will face North Derry neighbours Foreglen. The Under 16's will face a talented Glen Maghera side. These will be two mouth watering clashes. The Under 12's have a Go Games Blitz this Saturday morning at 11am. All Children are to be at the Parochial Hall for no later than 10am.
  Craigbane Ladies made it two out of two in the league as they beat Ballinascreen on Monday night. Final Score: Ballinascreen 4-03 Craigbane 1-14. Scorers were Ciara Moore 0-05, Claire Moore 0-04, Danielle Mc Nally 1-00, Roisin Mullan 0-02, Clodagh Gormley, Laura Cooke, Ciaomhe Mc Laughlin with 0-01 each. Craigbane Ladies will now play Ballymaguigan this Monday night in Round 3. Throw in 7pm.

 And finally Craigbane G.A.C would like send their Condolences to the Family & Friends of Hugh Sharkey who passed away last Thursday morning. Mary Queen of the Gael, pray for him.