Venue: Ballymena
Date: Sat 4th Feb 2012

The boys put in another excellent performance at the weekend as they went undefeated to qualify top of their group and reach the overall finals.

They competed extremely well against teams who were much superior in size but not ability and determination. Their group at the weekend had an Ulster feel to it with Muff from Donegal and Slaugthneil from Derry which added to the event for our boys. We had 2 draws against Glenshesk and All Saints, and recorded victories over Muff, Slaugthneil (runners-up) and St Endas. Well done lads!

The finals will be held this Sat 11^th in Seven Towers Leisure Centre in Ballymena. No details of which group we will be in or times of matches have been sent out yet but as we find out we will keep you posted.

The sports halls at Garron Tower are being used for GCSE Mock exams this week so we are going to have a training session at the tarmac court beside the beach on Wednesday at 4.15 to 5.15pm.

Reporter: Padraig McIIwaine (U10 Manager)

McAuley Cup Final: Sunday 5^th February 2012 @ 2.30pm
Venue: Armoy

Half time score: Oisín 1 – 01 Cuchullains 0 – 12
Full time score: Oisín 1 – 04 Cuchullains 0 – 21 

Glenariffe Oisíns faced a strong Cuchullains side in the McAuley Cup Final in a very cold Armoy.  This was Oisíns first game of the season and Dunloy with a game under their belt were the more confident side.  This was however a very tough and challenging game for the Oisíns who not only were missing a few of their first team players but also opted to give a few young players their first debut of senior hurling.  Well Done boys for fighting hard to the end.

Oisín: Seánán McToal, Sean Cosgrove, Mickey Gettens, Conán McToal, Connor Kerr, Randal McDonnell, Carl Healy, Dan McKillop, Rory O’Connor, Paul McDonnell (1-04), Chris Sheppard, Seamus McDonnell, Niall Leech, Alex McDonnell, Thomas Quinn.  Subs: Norris Murray for Chris Sheppard, Niall Murray for Niall Leech, Eamonn Kearns for Carl Healy, Maírtin McAllister for Rory O’Connor, Eoghan Patterson for Thomas Quinn

Match Reporter: Michelle O’Toole

Pictures to follow

For more information please visit mac donaill hurls Facebook page for more information or contact on 07929359758.

Week 2 of the North Antrim indoor hurling blitzes takes place this Saturday (4th)
in Ballymena at 10am. Cars will leave Charlies at 9am. Please make sure that
you bring shin guards, helmet, Glenariffe hurling jersey, water and a packet
lunch. Do not bring a hurling stick, we will provide the players with an indoor
stick.

The boys competed extremely well last week having been put in the top division.
They won 2 games, drew 1game and narrowly lost 3 games to Ballycastle A,
Loughgiel A and Creggan. However it bodes well for the future, considering that
9 out of the 10 players all qualify to play again next year. Well done boys!

Thanks,

Padraig McIlwaine
U10 Manager

Oisín CLG welcomed Tommy Stevenson and Peter McVeigh on Sunday 29^th January to a ‘Diet & Health Seminar’ held in St Patrick’s Primary Glenariffe.

Tommy Stevenson (Trained Antrim 07/08 – Ulster Champions & also trained Armagh 09/11 – Nicky Rackard All Ireland Winners) used a selection of Minor and Senior hurlers (much to their delight) to demonstrate Innovative Training Techniques, Functional Movement, Injury Prevention, Flexibilty & Core Stability.

Peter McVeigh followed with the importance of Diet & Nutrition to ensure maximum performance during training sessions and matches.  There was a great turn out and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the seminar. Please see pictures below:

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Twelve members of Oisín CLG attended a training course in Emergency Life Support Skills, CPR and Automated External Debrillation on Wednesday 1st February 2012 in St Patrick’s Primary Glenariffe.

Members included Coaches, Managers covering Hurling teams from U6 to Senior level including Girl’s Gaelic Football and administration officers. This course was delivered by Aileen Cummings (Ulster Council GAA) & Jim Murray (County Chairman). The evening was very worthwhile. Oisín CLG have a Defibrillator on site on the ground floor outside the referees room.

Some pictures of the event can be seen below:

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Trained members as listed below received certificates to acknowledge this training:

• Paul Gillan
• Malachy Leech
• Denise McDonnell
• Raymond McDonnell
• Shane McDonnell
• Paddy McIlhatton
• Hugh McIlwaine
• Mickey McKillop
• Maggie McToal
• Niall O’Connor
• Michelle O’Toole
• Chris Ward

We have just launched our new Facebook page for the club. The page will be used to post news, photos, fixture changes and more.

If you have any news or photos that you think would be suitable for the page please send them to:
pro.oisins.antrim@gaa.ie

Please visit our Facebook page and spread the word about the site:
http://www.facebook.com/OisinGlenariffCLG

Our Girls gaelic football team went to Croke park to support our county ladies footballers.

A selection of the photographs are listed below:

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Congratulations to:

Clodagh McMullan Glassmullan Rd

Winner of the ‘Oisín Christmas Newsletter’ Irish Language competition

A big thank you to all the Primary 4 Children and their teacher for taking time to complete the competition 

Oisín CLG would also like to thank St Patrick’s Primary School for their continued support!