Wednesday 19th December

U10 Training Ends With Surprise Visit
The Club had a welcome visitor to the final evening of our Under 10 indoor sessions. Neil McManus, Senior Hurler for Cushendall and Antrim, was in town and County Hurling Officer, Ronan McWilliams invited him along to present certificates to all the young players.
The club wishes to thank Mr Enda Cullen, Principal of St Brigid’s High School for the use of the school’s property.

Pictured below are the Under 10s receiving their certificates from Neil McManus



Tuesday 11th December

2008 Committee Members Elected
At the Club’s recent Annual General Meeting the incoming officers were elected and other posts were filled:-

Chairman : J Kelly
Vice Chairman : C Breen
Secretary : P O’Connor
Asst Secretary : G Bradshaw
Treasurer : L Ross
Asst Trearurer : C Kane
Registrar : B Kirk
Coaching Officers : R McWilliams & C Heaney
Juvenile Chairman : G McKernan
Juvenile Secretary : D Kirk
Other Committee Members : P Lavery, P McKernan, & P Quigley
Club President : B Kirk

The Club would welcome anyone interested in the Club to join the Committee.
 
Other News / Dates for Diaries
Senior Training will resume on 16th January 2008 at St Brigid’s High School

Congratulations to Gerard Devlin, who was named County Referee of the Year 2007

Club committee night out on 14 December 2007 in Armagh City Hotel restaurant at 7.45pm (£25 per head).

Kid's Christmas Party in clubrooms on Sunday 16 December 2007 4-6pm.

Next committee meeting on Monday 7 January 2008 in clubrooms at 8.30pm.

The recent winner of the Club Development Draw was Tom Monaghan (former player).

The next Card Night will take place on Friday 28^th December at 9.30pm. Admission £10.00 and new players are always welcome.


Wednesday 29th November

More Accolades for Cúchulainn Star
Cúchulainns very own Declan Coulter was recently crowned “Hurler of Ulster” at the Tennent’s GAA Writers Assoctaion Annual Shin-dig at Bundoran last weekend. This was an outstanding achievement considering the talent in Down, Derry and Antrim hurling strongholds. This unique achievement will hopefully motivate all young hurlers in Armagh and other non-hurling counties to work on their game and help raise the standards in Ulster.

Blast From the Past - 1978 Feile Team
See who you recognise from this early photo shown below:-



There are a few still unknown - please let us know if you spot someone not mentioned).

Banner Holders: Eammon Donaldson and Archie Kirk
L to R Back row: ????, D. Moen, D. Powell (R.I.P), B. Doyle, A. Trainor, J. Powell, D. Campbell, S. Maguire, A. McArdle, J. Comiskey, B. McShane
L to R Front row: A. Corrigan, J. Corrigan, N. Murtagh, S. Strain, Pokey Devlin, T Hunter, S Og. O'Callaghan, C. Heaney

Other Club News
All Club members are requested to be at Monaghan Road on Thursday 29th November at 6.30pm to welcome home our new Cardinal Sean Brady.

The Club’s annual Mass for deceased members and friends will be celebrated on Friday 30th November in the Church of St Malachy at 7.30pm

The Next Card night will take place on Friday 30th November at 9.30pm. Admission £10.00 and new players are always welcome.


Monday 19th November

Club Holds Annual Underage Presentation Night
The Club’s annual Underage presentation took place last Saturday and our very own Senior, County, Provincial and International player, Declan Coulter, presented the awards.

The players, parents and mentors were welcomed by the Club’s President, Brendan Kirk, and after some refreshments the following players were presented with their awards:

Under 12
Best Newcomer who won the Ender Kirk Perpetual Trophy was Joe McElroy
Most Improved Player – Caolan Gorman
Player of the Year -  Ryan Quigley

Under 14
Most Improved – Patrick Leonard
Player of the Year – Cathal Toner
 
Under 16
Most Improved – Caolan Doyle
Player of the Year – Tony Duffy (Tony, also captained the County Squad to All Ireland glory this year)

The Club Chairman, Jimmy Kelly, drew proceedings to a close and thanked Harps GAC for hosting the event, the sponsors for their generous support and he made particular reference to the sterling work undertaken by mentors and parents throughout the last season, and he wished all the boys who were moving up to the next grade every success.

All photographs from the evening can be found in the General Gallery (this week sometime) or by clicking here.

Club Annual Mass Date Change
The Club’s annual Mass for deceased members and friends will be celebrated on Friday 30th November in the Church of St Malachy at 7.30pm

2007 GAA Games Development Conference
The 5^th annual GAA Coaching Conference is to take place in Croke Park on Friday November 23^rd and Saturday November 24^th. The conference programme will involve a unique cross sectional theme targeting coaches, administrators and referees as part of the GAA Games Development CARE foundation. The conference will also include a full GAA supplier exhibition village.

To get more details and apply on-line please click here


Wednesday 14th November

Great Win for Minor Team in Ulster League
The Minors earned a deserved win against a highly fancied St Galls team from Antrim last Sunday at Sherrys Fields.
Final Score: 5-09 to 0-09.

PLEASE NOTE: The next match will be on Sunday 18th at 12.30pm in Sherrys Fields (Rossa, Antrim).


Friday 9th November

Minor Team Announcement
Minor players must be at the Cathedral Road Grounds at 11.30am this Sunday 11th Nov for the match against St Gall’s in the Ulster League


Wednesday 7th November

Senior Cuchulainn wins GPA Award
Congratulations to Senior Hurler Declan Coulter on being awarded Player of the Nicky Rackard Tournament at the recent GPA awards.

Annual Mass & Club Fundraiser
The Club’s annual Mass for deceased members and friends will be celebrated on Friday 16th November in the Church of St Malachy at 7.30pm and will be followed by “A Night at the Races” fund raiser for the Senior Squad in Reds Neds. The first Race will start at 9.00pm.

Card Night
The Next Card night will take place on Friday 30th November at 9.30pm. Admission £10.00 and new players are always welcome.

Minor Team Training News
Minor Training will take place in Sherry’s Fields on Wednesday at 7.15pm and Sunday at 12.00noon.

Club Development Draw
The winner of the Club’s recent Development draw was Ronan McWilliams.


Monday 5th November

Club AGM Details
The clubs AGM for 2007 will take place on Wednesday 21st November at 7.30pm in the clubrooms.

Nomination forms can be downloaded by clicking here.

All forms must be returned to the club secratary Padraig O'Connor by the 16th November.
If you are nominating anyone for a postion please ensure you have their written consent beforehand.

Coaches Meeting
There will be a coaches meeting in the clubrooms on Monday 12th November at 8pm. All current coaches/mentors and anyone else wishing to get involved in coaching/mentoring for next season should attend.

Juvenile Prizegiving Night
This will take place in the Harps Social Club on Saturday 17th November at 6pm and will finish at 8pm.


Wednesday 24th October

Cuchulainn Senior Player Represents Ulster & Ireland
Armagh Cuchulainn Declan Coulter from Milford has had a busy couple of weeks representing his province and country. As a member of Irelands Senior and Under 21 Shinty teams Declan travelled to Fort William in Scotland on the 12th-15th October to play in the annual international series between Ireland and Scotland. Declan was an integral part of the winning Under 21 side scoring 8 of his teams 13 points on the Sunday having already represented his Country on the Saturday in the Senior match playing alongside Kilkenny’s Martin Comerford. For his performance in the Under 21 match Declan was awarded the honour of being named man of the match an award that has been previously received by such hurling greats as Brian Corcoran, Joe Deane (Cork) and Davy Fitzgerald (Clare).

The following Weekend Declan was selected to play for Ulster against Connaught in the Railway Cup Hurling semi-final. Although Ulster lost 1:28 to 4:13 Declan acquitted himself well scoring 4 points from play from the left half forward position.

The Cuchulainn Hurling Club Armagh want to congratulate Declan on his achievements and wish him every success with his nomination as Hurler of the Year in the Nicky Rackard Cup.

Forthcoming Dates for Diaries
Friday 26th October - Card Night (Clubrooms)
Tuesday 13th November - Coaches Mtg (Clubrooms)
Wednesday 14th November - Child Protection Course All Welcome (Croabh Rua 7.30pm)
Friday 16th November - Senior Team funraising Race Night (Red Neds)
Saturday 17th November - Juvenile Prize-Giving Night (TBC)
Monday 19th November - Club AGM (Clubrooms 7.30pm)

Minor Draw for Ulster League
Cuchulainns have a tough draw in this year's Ulster Minor Hurling League. Sitting in Division 1B they will face the following teams:-

Ballycran (Down)
St Galls (Antrim)
Rossa (Antrim)
Eoghain Ruadh (Tyrone)

All games will be played on Saturdays at 12.30pm and will commence on November 3rd. Each team will play 2 home and 2 away matches and the top 2 from Division 1A and 1B will face each other in a Semi then Final format. Match details will be posted on this site when available.


Tuesday 9th October

Derrynoose Get Revenge in Feile Shield
The U-14 team played Derrynoose in their last match of the season in the Feile Shield in Middletown last Sunday. The CHC coaches used the occassion to give all the boys who hadn't started in other matches the opportunity to play in a competitive match. There were also a few changes to other positions thus adding more twists to an already experimental side.

This was a thoroughly entertaining match played with true GAA spirit - the lads that played gave it everything and although they lost they can hold their heads up with pride. The club would also like to thank the parents for turning out to support the lads on a cold and damp day.

The final event in the Junior Calendar will be the annual prize giving evening - details will appear on the website when finalised.


Tuesday 2nd October

U14s Win County League
The U14s won the 2007 county league at Sherry's Fields last Saturday in a thrilling match against Derrynoose. Victory for CHC meant that they did not have to face Keady in their final league match because of their 100% win record.

It was a very close encounter with neither team able to carve out a decent lead. Derrynoose scored the first point of the game through a free from which CHC responded through points from D Moen, C Toner and B Murphy. Derrynoose brought the game level with a goal which looped over the CHC keeper's head and then went ahead with another point. CHC then had several opportunties to get a goal back by dropping the ball in deep and initiating some exciting goal mouth scrambles. However, it wasn't until the end of the first half that the boys were able to capitalise, firstly with a well taken point from P Duffy and a hard fought goal by S Kerr. Half time CHC 1-05 Derrynoose 1-02.

The second half saw fewer scores and more hard tackling with boys from both sides taking big pulls on the legs. Both sides traded points (another from C Toner) before Derrynoose levelled the match again with a well worked goal. Derrynoose then took the lead from another free and it wasn't until 10 minutes to go that CHC started to motor. Firstly a goal by B Quinn followed by a point from D Moen and then another goal by C White finally sealed the game and league title. Final score CHC 3-07 Derrynoose 2-04.

This has been a great campaign for the boys and they thoroughly deserve the title. Their final match will be against Derrynoose in the Armagh Shield - details will be announced as soon as they become available.


Wednesday 26th September

Cuchulainn Summer Camp
Cuchulainn Hurling Club’s underage Summer Camp which took place every Saturday over the summer is now taking a break until Halloween when indoor sessions will begin again at St Brigid’s High School. The Club wishes to thank the young boys for their efforts and especially Ronan McWilliams and his assistants; Niall Moen, Michelle Clancy, Gregory McKernan and Noel Murtagh for their dedication. The Club also wishes to thank Mr Cullen, Principal of St Brigid’s High School, for facilitating our coaching sessions.

Championship Heartache for All
September has been a month to forget for most involved with the club from senior down to junior level. The Senior team were edged out by Middletown in the County Championship S-Final in what was a fiercly contested match. The U-14s lost to All-Ireland Feile champions Keady in their respective S-Final. Finally, the U12s lost to Derrynoose in their County Final in what could only be described as a game of 2 halves. The young Cuchulainns took a commanding lead early on but a brave comeback by Derrynoose denied the U12s the chance of 3 in a row.

U14s Look to Wrap up League
The U14s still have some silverware to play for this weekend on Saturday 29th Sept at 4pm (Sherrysfields - TBC). If they beat Derrynoose they will win the County League - all players and supporters of club are encouraged to come along and cheer the boys on.

U12s win John Dougan Trophy
The U12s managed to extract some revenge on Derrynoose when the 2 teams clashed in the final of the John Dougan Perpetual Trophy. This is a new blitz competition sponsered by John which this year included 2 other teams from Tyrone (Dungannon) and Derry (Ballinascreen). Well done lads!!


Friday 7th September

Championship Update - U12s and U14s
The U12 County Championship Final is to be played at Madden at 4.30pm on Saturday 8th Sept.
The U14 County Championship S-Final is to be played at Middletown at 10am on Sunday 9th Sept.
Please come along and support the young Cuchulainns this weekend!!

Roanmore Photos now Uploaded
Photographs of the U12 lads in action down in Waterford can now be viewed on the U12 section of the Photo Gallery. If anyone has more photos of the weekend please email them into the club.


Monday 3rd September

Championship Latest
3 Cuchúlainn sides are in Championship action this forthcoming weekend.
The Senior team will be travelling to Keady to play Middletown on Sunday 9th September in the Senior County Championship (throw-in 5pm).
Preceding that match will be the U-14 side who will be playing Keady on their home turf for a place in the U-14 County Final.
Finally, the U12s will be hoping for 3-in-a-row when they take on Derrynoose in the U-12 County Final (venue and throw-in time TBC) on Saturday 8th September.

All parents, ex-players and supporters of the club are asked to come out this weekend and cheer on the teams in what promises to be a highly entertaining weekend of hurling.


Monday 20th August

Roanmore of Waterford host Successul Stephen O'Keefe
The U-12s had a brilliant weekend down in Waterford as Roanmore hosted the annual Stephen O'Keefe tournament. The coaching staff and parents who also made the journey were provided with hurling of the highest order. The young Cuchulainns themselves showed how much hurling has improved in Armagh as they held their own against Roanmore and Clarecastle (Clare) and only narrowly lost out on both occasions. Although they didn't win the competition - that honour went to Roanmore - they can look forward to the Semi-Final of the County Championships with lots of confidence, especially after beating Keady earlier in the week.

Special mentions should go out to Ciaran Duffy for Cuchulainn Player of the Tournament and also Barry Coulter for coming 2nd in the Skills Competition. Well done lads.

Finally, the club would like to thank Roamore for their excellent hospitality and for all the entertainment and refreshments provided throughout the weekend for the players, coaches, mentors and parents. Everyone who made the long trip from Armagh agreed it was a fantiastic weekend despite the dreary weather. Photographs from the weekend will be available to view and download soon.

U-12s through to Championship Semi-Final
The U-12s took on Keady at Derrynoose in the Championship last Thursday. Having already been on the receiving end of a heavy defeat the week before by Keady in the league the boys knew this was not going to be an easy task. This was evident in the first half as Keady took the lead with a goal early in the match. This was then followed up by another goal and 2 points. However, Cuchulainns kept plugging away and manged to claw the score back to 0-04 to 2-02 by half time. Whatever, was said to the lads at half-time must surely have worked as the boys stepped up a gear and really started battling for every ball. They soon got their first goal through a B Coulter free which lobbed over the keeper's head. Keady responded with another goal putting further pressure on the team. However, with a combination of great play and more good fortune the lads scored 2 goals and point without reply. This put them 3 points up with 5 minutes to play. Keady clawed it back to just a single point with a couple of minutes to go but another B Coulter free ensured the team's victory. Final score 3-06 to 3-04.
Congratulations to the lads as this was a well deserved and hard-fought victory over a good Keady side.

Juvenile Committee Organise Fundraiser Night
Special thanks to Damian Kirk for organising a successful fundraiser night in Milford a couple of weeks ago. The quiz proved very popular and all that attended enjoyed the evening. Thanks also to Darrel Gorman for sorting out the bar for the evening. The money raised that night, along with the raffle will certainly help pay for all the transport costs incurred by the juvenile teams this year as well as financing the U-12s trip down to Waterford. Also, congratulations to Ciaran Duffy for winning the Henry Sheflin signed Killkenny shirt in the raffle.


Tuesday 6th August

Best of luck to Armagh in Nicky Rackard Final
The Club wishes Mattie Lennon and the County Senior Squad the very best of luck in this weekend’s Nicky Rackard Cup Final in Croke Park and especially Chris and Declan Coulter, the Club’s representatives on the squad. Let’s hope they bring an All Ireland Hurling Title home!!

A post-final BBQ and Dance will take place at Armagh City Hotel on Saturday evening. Tickets at £15.00 each are available from any Committee Member.

Juvenile Fundraiser Night this Weekend
The Club’s Juvenile Committee is hosting a Quiz Night this Saturday evening followed by live entertainment in the Old Schoolhouse, Milford from 9.00pm.

An invitation is extended to all parents and friends of the Club to help raise funds for the forthcoming trip to County Waterford for the annual Stephen O’Keeffe Festival of Hurling hosted this year by the Roanmore Club.

Other News
The coaching session for under 8s and 10s is postponed this Saturday due the Nicky Rackard Cup Final in Croke Park. The sessions will continue on Saturday 18th August at 3.00pm at St Brigid’s High School. New players are especially welcome to participate.

The next Club Development Draw will take place on Monday 3rd September. To join this draw please contact our Club President, Brendan Kirk.


Friday 27th July

Minor County Championship Fixture News
The County Board have announced that the Q-Final Championship match against Keady will take place on Wednesday 1st August 7.30pm at Abbey Park.


Wednesday 25th July

U-14 League Dominance Continues
The young Cuchulainns maintained their 100% league record after Portadown came to Milford in Armagh last Monday evening - with both teams agreeing to play for both home and away points there was lots to play for. Also with the July holidays still in effect, several U-12 were brought into the squad to help fill key positions. However this do not appear to weaken the side as right from the whistle Cuchulainns started putting scores on the board. Goals and points came galore courtesy of P Leonard, the McGillen brothers, S Kerr and B Murphy. With the match over by half-time all 5 subs came on for the 2nd half although the scoring was less forthcoming D Moen, S Kerr and C Toner put over some great scores to see the match out at 8-19 to 0-04. Particular mention should go to B Coulter and C Gorman who played their first match for the U-14s and both look like they will be great additions to the main panel next season.

U-12 League Playoff Fixtures Announced
The U-12s have been grouped along with Keady, Derrynoose and Craobh Rua in their section. Matches will be played each Thursday at 7.30pm - first up is Derrynoose away.

Other News
The Annual Juvenile Fundraising night is being organised for Saturday 11th August at 7.30pm in Milford Old School House. The junior players will be selling raffle tickets to help raise a bit of money with the top prize being a signed Kilkenny Jersey by Henry Sheflin. We are hoping for a big turn out so please come along and show your support for the club. More details will be announced nearer the time. The club are also hoping to get tickets for all juvenile players for the Nicky Rackard Cup Final in Croke Park on the same day. If successful it means the boys will be able to watch Armagh take on Roscommon and cheer on fellow club members Declan and Chris Coulter. Also featuring that day is an All-Ireland football Q-Final between Dublin and one of the qualifiers.


Monday 23rd July

Minors Maintain 100% Record
Cuhulainns maintained their 100% record in the Armagh League with a stylish display against a useful Dungannon side last Saturday in Sherries Field.
Playing towards the Callan Street end in the 1st half Niall Moen opened the scoring with a well taken point from play. The two teams traded points and after 10mins the sides were locked at 3 points apiece. The Cuchulainns midfield of Thomas Turley and Daniel Rafferty began to assert themselves on the game, supplying the forward line with quality possession leading to scores from Moen and Aidan Clifford. The defence, after starting slowly were growing into the game, to the fore was Conor Devlin, Liam McKenna and Ciaran Reid ably assisted by brother Killian, Ryan Moen and Chris McCullough. This led the platform for the Cuchulainns to press ahead with Niall Moen netting in the 25th minute after some skillful assist work from PJ Nugent sandwiched between 2 superb points by Rafferty.
H/T 1-9 to 0-3

The second half saw the introduction of Tony Duffy and Conor Coulter who were on County duty earlier that day, they immediately made an impact scoring a point each. Dungannon had some very nippy forwards and for the great work of Paddy Heaney stopping 3 certain goals in a great display of confident goalkeeping the game could have ended much tighter. Heaneys heroics in goal subsequently lifted his team and cuchulianns finished very strongly with points from Turley (3), Coulter (2) and Moen (3). Daniel Rafferty who worked tirelessly in midfield was moved to the edge of the square, a move which cuchulainns 2nd goal, rafferty pulling to the net after a long ball in from Duffy.
Another good display from the lads in a great display of Teamwork which gets them through to the league semi final.

Scorers: N. Moen 1-6, T. Turley 0-6, D. Rafferty 1-2, C. Coulter 0-3, C. Devlin and T. Duffy 0-1 each.


Monday 2nd July

Minors Start Season with win
Cuchulianns Minors opened up their league campaign with a impressive win over a hard working Craobh Rua (Camlough/Killeavy) in Sherries Field. The game began at a quick pace with Cuchulianns registering 3 early points through Niall Moen (2) and Tommy Turley. Rua reply quickly and narrowed the gap to the minimum. This seemed to galvanize the home team with the next 10 minutes being somewhat of a purple patch with 1-5 posted on the score board the pick of them being a Callon Doyle goal and a skillful point from Aidan Clifford. Before half-time Moen added another maximum and 2 points from Turley brought the CHC lads into the break well in command.
H/T 2-10 to 0-2

Cuchulianns began the 2nd half showing no signs of complacency with further goals from Doyle, Conor Coulter and Turley. PJ Nugent was introduced and immediately struck over a super point. Tommy Turley who put in a man of the match performance from mid field was dominating added another goal and 3 points. Nearing the end CHC added a 2 more goals as the south Armagh side tired, that said Craobh Rua battled hard till the end and were rewarded with goal from a penalty at the death. All in all it was good start for Cuchulianns, with tough assignments ahead. Final score 7-17 to 1-4

Training this Sunday 1st July at 3.00p.m. all Minors and U-16s welcome.

Up and coming fixtures for the Minor team have also been added to the site - please see the Fixtures section for more information.


Friday 22nd June

U-12 win in Lurgan
The under 12.5 team travelled to Lurgan Sean Tracy’s on Thursday 20th of June and won a very one sided affair taking some great scores. The high point of the night was the very competitive under 11 match played on the adjoining pitch which allowed all members of the squad to participate fully. Sean Tracy’s are to be commended in having the foresight to plan this.

Next matches are a friendly away to Dungannon and then a home fixture against Keady on Thursday 28th June in Milford.


Thursday 21st June

Results Round-up
The Seniors were defeated in the 1/4 final of the Ulster League by Randalstown on Sunday 2-08 to 0-16. Home advantage for Randalstown and the unavailability of County players were the telling factors. A very tough encounter with a large home support for a young side and hopefully the lads will be the better for it. It could all have been so different as CHC hit the cross bar in the last puck of the game - unfortunatley luck wasn't with the team that day.
No game on Tues, Lisnaskea called it off. Not sure if M/town game will go ahead next week either.

The U-14 match cancellation situation contiued as matches against Derrynoose, Carrickmore and now Middletown have been called off.
The team did however manage to play Dungannon in what was a very tight affair (which also included the size of the pitch!). The match ended in a 9 point draw but it is good to finally play some teams that can match the lads for skill and stamina - this will only serve to improve the team for the forthcoming Championship.

The Cuchulainn Under 12.5 side put in an impressive display against a young Middletown team in their recent Armagh League match at Milford. The match started well for the local side with a two quick goals placing Middletown on the back foot. Scores proved hard to come by over the next ten minutes as both teams battled hard and some of the blocking by Middletown was exceptional from such a young set of players. The Cuchulainn side stuck to their task and all players answered the questions that Middletown asked of them. As the half wore on the Cuchulainn side took control limiting Middletown to 2 pointed frees. Halftime CHC 5.3 Middletown 0.2
The Cuchulainns played some excellent free flowing hurling in the second half with vital contributions made by all players and some exceptional point taking. The confidence and skill displayed by the Cuchulainn team during the whole match was a credit to this young group of players. Middletown must be commended for their spirit and determination and the scoreline does not do them justice as during the last quarter they ran out of steam. Final Score CHC 7.12 Middletown 0.2.


Friday 8th June

Results Round-up
An earlier correction to the Carrickmore score - the Seniors were beaten 1-10 to 0-18.
Their unforunate run in the Armagh league continued when they were beaten by Pearse Ogs (2-03 to 1-08).
However, the Ulster League play-offs still look promising as they beat Newry Shamrocks at home (4-10 to 2-07).

The U-14s league match against Keady was called off due to football commitments - 2 challenge matches for next week against Dungannon (Mon - away) and Carrickmore (Wed - home) have been arranged.

The Cuchulainn under 12.5 season is in full flow with the team having already participated in a series of league and friendly matches. The 23rd of May saw the first Armagh league match against Derrynoose at home. The young Cuchulainn’s played outstandingly well in the first half however a late fightback in the second half saw Derrynoose pip them by a point in a match were a draw would have been the fairest result. Final score CHC 1.4 – Derrynoose 1.5

The Young team travelled to Killeavy for their second league match and won comfortably 3.5 to 0.0. This match proved invaluable for the team as it allowed many of the youngest players to gain experience and allowed both teams to compete with most scores coming in the last ten minute when some of the Cuchulainns older players came on.
The team has already played friendlies against Carrickmore and Portaferry .


Thursday 31st May

Results Round-up
The Seniors continued their unbeaten run in the Armagh Leaague with a home draw to Carrickmore (1-10 to 0-13).

The U-14s maintained their 100% unbeaten league run with a one-sided away victory over Sean Traceys (7-20 to 0-00).

The U-12s league campaign got off to a bad start when they lost out to Derrynoose by a single point in an entertaining match at Sherrysfields (1-03 to 1-04).


Tuesday 22nd May

Golf Classic Huge Success
Cuchulainn Hurling Club are once again most grateful to 24/7 Fuels who sponsored the Club’s Annual Golf Classic at County Armagh Golf Club for a second year in a row on Friday 18th May. Twenty teams including five from Powerscreen, braved the blustery and at times inclement weather but no one could complain about the superb condition of the course with its greens in perfect order. Each team was sent on its way with starter packs provided by Alan Taylor of Ring Road Stores and the Club would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the individual hole sponsors on the day. After a beautiful meal the guests settled down to hear who battled best on the day, before being serenaded by Harry “the Legend” McGeough to complete a thoroughly entertaining day.



Chairman, Jimmy Kelly, welcomed all present and thanked the Captain and members of County Armagh Golf Club for allowing the Club to continue their successful partnership. The Captain, Jack Magown, reciprocated by welcoming members of the Hurling club and hoped that they enjoyed their day out.

The proprietors of the Classic’s main Sponsors, 24/7 Fuels, Marty and Paul Kelly then presented the prizes to the following winners:
Nearest the Pin was won by Brendan Smith for a shot that ended up just 25 inches from the hole on the 11th
Longest Drive was a huge effort from Martin Dorman
The Society Member’s Prize was won by Declan McKee on 37pts, 2nd individual went to Francis Grimley on 37pts, 1st Individual was Paddy Burns on 38pts.
Team Prize-winners: 3rd with 90pts G Harney, M Cullen, M Carson, K Campbell, 2nd with 91pts R Bradley, B Smith, C Hamill, G Bradshaw, 1st with 91pts (on back 9) P Donnelly (snr), P Donnelly (jnr), A McTaggart, F Grimley.

The Club would sincerely like to thank Marty and Paul of 24/7 Fuels and all its other sponsors, the Office, Pro Shop, Bar, Catering and Voluntary staff of County Armagh Golf for making the Cuchulainn Hurling Club Golf Classic yet another success in its fund raising goal of being able to acquire its own playing facilities.

The Hurling Club’s next Society Outing is the Donal Powell Perpetual Trophy and it will be played on Sunday 24th June.


Tuesday 15th May

Underage Results Round-up
The U-16s match with Killeavey was cancelled after Killeavey withdrew from the league.

The U-14s failed to reach the Armagh Feile final this year at Portadown. It all came down to their second match with Keady which the boys lost (0-03 to 4-03). After two convincing wins against Sean Traceys (4-06 to 0-00) and Middletown (8-11 to 0-01) they now qualify for the Shield Final where they will play Derrynoose.
Yesterday evening their 100% league record was maintained after another solid performance aginst Croabh Rua (8-11 to 0-00).

The U-12s played Carrickmore in their second challenge match at Sherrysfields on Sunday evening. The boys put in a good solid performance and won the match 3-10 to 0-01.


Thursday 10th May

Results Round-up
The Seniors continued their good run in the Armagh and Ulster leagues with wins against Lisnaskea (7-12 to 1-15), Rasharkin (1-13 to 0-04) and Middletown (5-08 to 1-13).

The U-16s started their league campaign off to a good start by recording a relatively easy result at home to Croabh Rua (6-11 to 1-02).

The U-14s failed to reach the Ulster Feile final this year at Ballycastle. With Ballinascreen withdrawing from the group (which was changed at the last minute) the boys recorded a convincing win against Bredagh from Down (5-05 to 0-00). They then faced Glenshesk for the right to play Keady in the section final but unfortunately the Antrim team were just too good on the day (0-03 to 2-04).
Despite the setback the boys then picked themselves up and beat Middletown in Madden 2-15 to 0-00 to keep their Armagh League 100% win record intact.

The U-12s played Monaghan Harps in a challenge match, their first game of the season. Despite some encouraging individual performances the boys lost out on a single point (2-02 to 3-00).


Thursday 3rd May

Golf Classic - Spaces Still Available
Friday 18th May, Co Armagh Golf Club
£120 per team of four
Tee Times available from 12.00noon – 3.00pm

Paudie Butler Visits Armagh
Last Saturday, hurling coaches from all the clubs around Armagh were treated to a great day long seminar from the current GAA National Hurling Director Paudie Butler.
Cuchulainns were well represented sending no fewer than 15 coaches from all age groups. Paudie took 2 sessions - one with the County U-16 development squad and the other with the U-14s. He demonstrated drills that covered all aspects of the modern game and certainly gave the attentive coaches food for thought for the coming season.
The day was finished off by a short theory session on coaching and a meal at the Armagh City Hotel. Everyone agreed it was an excellent day and the club would like to thank Paudie for his time and also to Ronan McWilliams for helping to organise the event.

As the whole day was videod the club will be receiving a DVD of all the drills taken. Copies will be made and distributed to anyone who wants them (contact Adam in the U-14s for further details). It is also hoped that extracts from the DVD will be posted onto this site.


Tuesday 1st May

U-14s Beat Derrynoose in League
The U-14s continued their good form with a comfortable away win against Derrynoose. Being in constant possession for most of the first half, the team registered 5 goals and 1 point and the game was pretty much over by half time. This gave the coaches the opportunity to bring on and assess all the substitutes who aquitted themselves well. The second half saw many chances missed but strong back and midfield play ensured the team didn't concede a single point. Up front, a further goal and point saw Cuchulainns emerge as easy victors. Final score was 6-2 to 0-1.
Plenty of good performances to note especially newcomer D Donnelly, and the 2 midfielders C Toner and D Moen. The competition for top scorer is already hotting up with 8 players having already registered scores.
C White (2-0), P. Duffy (1-1), B Quinn (1-1), J Lynch (1-0), L McGillan (1-0)

Next Saturday (5th May) sees the lads travel to Dunloy to take part in the Ulster Feile. This will be a much tougher test as they will be playing against much harder opposition but hopefully they will relish the challenge that awaits.


Tuesday 24th April

U-14 Ulster Feile Update
The U-14 Ulster Feile will take place all over Antrim this year with Cuchulainns playing their group matches in Dunloy .
The finals and parade will be held in Ballycastle .
Cuchulainns, having been promoted from last year into Division B now face stronger opposition in the form of Banagher (Derry), Gortnamona (Belfast) and Dunloy (Antrim).

Match Report – Ulster Senior League v Lisnaskea
After a mediocre performance in the opening round against Glenarm the players managed to overcome a gutsy Lisnaskea side at Pearse Og Park last Saturday. Playing against the breeze in the 1st half Cuchulainns held off the Fermanagh side and managed to keep their noses in front with points from L Moen, P Sherry, R McWilliams and a goal by C Kane to go in at the break on 1.5 to 1.2.
However, the Fermanagh men started better in the 2nd half by crowding the middle and this did not suit the Armagh side. Eventually the boys got back on top with some industrious performances in C Coulter and R McWilliams (1 pt) and with further points from L Moen, C Kane, C Toner, C Clifford and a goal by P Sherry killed off the Lisnaskea challenge. Final Score CHC 2.10 Lisnaskea 1.7.

U-10 Hurling Sessions
There will be no session this Saturday 28th April but training will resume the following Saturday 5th May.


Thursday 19th April

U-14s Beat Keady in First League Match
The U-14s got their league campaign off to a great start last Monday when they beat Keady in Madden. Full forward C. McGillen was the star of the show as he notched up an impressive 3-2 in a match that the young Cuchúlainns were always in control of. Other scorers were S. Kerr (1-1), B Quinn (1-0), L McGillen (0-1) and C. Toner (0-1). Other notable performances came from captain T. Marley who controlled the back line well and B. Murphy who never stopped running all night. Final score was 5-5 to 1-3.
This was a great result for the lads considering they had never even played a challenge match this season and have had little time to train together as a full panel.

Card Night
Last Card Night of the year will take place on Friday 27th April at 9.30pm in Clubrooms. New players welcome. Admission £10.00.

Golf Days
Golf Society Outing – Sunday 6th May at County Armagh GC
Golf Classic - Friday 18th May. To enter a team call 07776140794

Club Development Draw
Winner of the recent Club Development Draw was Jim Kirk (Jnr).


Friday 13th April

Juvenile Fixtures Announced
The complete fixture list (League and Championship) for all the underage teams has been announced. All fixtures can be found for each team within the fixtures section of this website.


Thursday 12th April

Gala Night 2007 - GAA President wants to see City Hurling Club in their own pitch by 2009
Cuchulainn Hurling Club held a Gala Dinner Evening on Saturday last in the esteemed company of GAA President, Nicky Brennan and Anthony Daly, Former Captain and Manager of the Clare Team.

This major event was organised to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the successful CBS Mageean Cup winning squad, Ulster Colleges’ most prestigious hurling competition but also to raise funds to obtain the club’s ambition of owning its own pitch.

Six hundred guests were welcomed by Club Chairman, Jim Kelly, and after dinner in his address, Nicky Brennan expressed his concern that a community-based Club such as Cúchulainns did not have their own facilities but he gave an undertaking that he would do everything within his power to assist the Club in its quest and he further hoped that by 2009, the year in which the GAA will celebrate its 125th year in existence, that the Club would have acquired a new home for hurling in the City.

After the presentations to the Mageean Cup Squad of 1982, Sean Harvey, acting as auctioneer, sold off several items including a Dennis Healey signed Northern Ireland Jersey which sold for £1,300 and a fantastic unique painting donated by local artist, Bridget Fields, which sold for over £2000.

The Club would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Sponsors of corporate tables, advertisements, and donations in kind and a special word of gratitude to all those who successfully bid and won our auction items.


Annual Club Presentations
The Club’s annual presentations were awarded later in the evening with the following recipients:

Player of the Fergus Moen Memorial Tournament: Eugene Thomas
Donal Powell Perpetual Trophy for Senior Player of the Year: Christopher Kane
Tommy Corvan Perpetual Cup for Young Player of the Year: Eoghan Gribben
Micky McManus Perpetual Cup for Minor Player: Paddy Sherry
Most Improved Player of the Year: Cormac Moen
Two special presentations were made to; Gerard Devlin for his selection as “Ulster Referee of the Year” and to Declan Coulter for his selection on both the Ulster Railway Cup and Ireland Squads.


Tuesday 10th April

Gala Night 2007 Photos now available for download
You can now download various photos from the Gala Night either from this website by clicking here.

There are also further photographs available on the Armagh Gaels photo website by clicking here (you can also order personal printed copies from this site).


Tuesday 27th March

The 'Official' Fergus Moen Tournament Match Report
The contents of this report come from the one and only Kit Heaney who was brave enough to submit the following words:-

The over 35s showed that true class never leaves you. You had the mastery of Gregory McKernan at full forward who gave Dean McParland a huge headache throughout the match. Then there was the energetic looking Noel Murtagh who showed that he has not lost the art of SQUINTING for the ball. Then there was Paddy Lavery at corner back, who on announcing that he was lining out made all the rest of the over 35s go to the other end of the field or go to the subs bench. The yellow helmeted "Billy the Wizh" came on in the 2nd half and moved that much that a bead of sweat was declared on him. He hugged that far touch line (well away from Paddy Lavery) and played defence splitting passes into Big Gregs. He did that so often that he even came back into his own defence but it tough going there and moved again further upfield. A 2nd bead of sweat was registered. All in all the over 35s equitted themselves heroically with their lovely wifes standing proudly on the touchline, telling their children that "Daddy is making a fool of himself again." A special word must go to our Chairman who hobbled out for the 2nd half and began to dissect the play of the veterans. He claims that one of us is in with a chance for player of the tournament. P.S I didn't vote for you Billy the Wizh!!!!!

If anyone has alternative versions please email them into the club...

Another mention must also go out to the U-10s who took part in an earlier match although the word on the street is that the quality of the senior match was such that you wouldn't have been able to tell which match was which...


Tuesday 13th March

Ulster & Armagh Senior Club Hurling League Fixtures Announced
The dates and fixtures for the 2007 Ulster & Armagh Hurling Leagues have been announced. All of Cúchulainns fixtures can be found on the Senior Fixtures page.
Cúchulainns first match is on Saturday 7th April away to Shane O'Neills in the Ulster League.
The first County League match is on Tuesday 24th April  at home to Keady. 


Tuesday 6th March

Club Membership for 2007
Club Membership must be paid by 31st March 2007. Fees can be paid to Christie Kane at Christie’s Pool hall, Ring Road Stores, Irish Street. Senior £20, Student £10, Juvenile £5.
NOTE: Any player who has not paid their membership will not be covered by the Club’s insurance. Membership forms can be downloaded from this website (see below for links).

Club Development Fund
Due to the sterling work by our Club President, Brendan Kirk, the numbers participating in the Club Development Fund is continuing to rise. Any friend of the Club wishing to join the scheme (£5 per month) can obtain a direct debit mandate form from Brendan or can download a form by clicking here

Annual Fergus Moen Tournament
The Annual Fergus Moen Tournament involving past and present senior players will be played on Saturday 24th in the Cathedral Road at 12.00 noon. The Club wishes to invite any past player to this mainly social event.
The tournament will be preceded by a match involving our Under 10 players under the tutelage of Ronan McWilliams.

Card Night
The next Card Night will take place on Friday 23rd March in our Clubrooms at 9.30pm.
NOTE: It is a week earlier this month due to the Gala Evening on Saturday 31st March.


Tuesday 13th February

2007 Membership Forms Available to Download
Download the ADULT membership form by clicking here
Download the YOUTH membership form by clicking here


Thursday 1st February

CHC Golf Society Dates Announced
An earlier news item about the Annual Golf Classic event dates being announced was incorrect. The dates announced were for the CHC Golf Society who have 3 outings each year.

The provisional dates and times for those outings are as follows:-

Sunday 6th May - 9:32 - 9:56 (4 x 4 ball)
Sunday 24th June - 9:32 - 10:04 (4 x 4 ball)
Sunday 7th October – 9.32 – 10.12 (6 x 4 ball)


Friday 26th January

Ulster Senior Hurling League Dates Proposed
The Ulster Council has proposed the following leagues and dates for the USHL for 2007.

Cuchulainns will play in Division 3B against the following clubs:-

• Shane O'Neills
• Lisnaskea
• Newry Shamrocks
• MacCumhaills
• Rasharkin
• St Teresas

Division 3A (top 2 to play top 2 from Div 3B) is as follows:-

• Armoy
• Bredagh
• Lisbellaw
• Eoghan Rua
• Setanta
• Tir Na nOg
• Shamrocks

OMAGH LEISURE CENTRE (2)
Div 3 10.30am Lavey   v   Eoghan Rua
Div 4 10.45am Dromore   v   Banagher
Div 4 11.45am Sean Traceys   v   Banagher
Div 4 12.45pm Dromore   v   Sean Traceys

JOHN BOSCO NEWRY
Div 1 10.00am St Johns   v   Derrynoose
Div 2 10.15am Newry Shamrocks   v   Dungannon
Div 3 10.30am St Endas   v   St Galls
Div 4 10.45am St Agnes   v   Ardglass
Div 1 11.00am Ballycran   v   St Johns
Div 2 11.15am Dungannon   v   Rossa
Div 3 11.30am Latharna Og   v   St Galls
Div 4 11.45am Ardglass   v   Carryduff

MULLAHORAN
Div 1 10.00am Lisbellaw   v   Swanlinbar
Div 2 10.15am Lisnaskea   v   Lacken St Felims
Div 3 10.30am St Joseps Erdney   v   Cootehill
Div 4 10.45am Knocks Grattan   v   Woodford Gaels
Div 1 11.00am Craobh Rua   v   Lisbellaw
Div 2 11.15am Cuchulainns   v   Lisnaskea
Div 3 11.30am Keady   v   St Joseps Erdney
Div 4 11.45am Middletown   v   Knocks Grattan

Indoor Hurling Rules can be downloaded by clicking here. 


Saturday 13th January

Juvenile Committee Details Announced
The Chairman and Secretary of the Juvenile Committee (Under 10 – 16) have been appointed and anyone interested in serving on this committee should contact any Coach or Committee Member.

Membership Registration
Membership is now due for 2007 – Senior £20.00, Student / Minor £10.00, Juvenile (U12-16) £5.00, Under 10 £1.00, Family (£50.00). Registration will take place on Saturday 3rd February at 4.00pm.
Contributors to the Club Development Fund (£5 per month) are increasing steadily but the invitation is always open to current and former associates of the Club to become involved.
The Club President, Brendan Kirk, is one point of contact for anyone wishing to join.
Direct Debit Mandates are available to download by clicking here.

Underage Indoor Coaching Sessions
The Indoor Underage Coaching Sessions at St Brigid’s High School will resume at the end of January. Ronan McWilliams will inform each School shortly.

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