Seniors
Our senior footballers returned to Derrylacka on Friday night for their fourth league game of the campaign and recorded an historic first ever Division 1 league win with a six point victory over Dromintee, 3 - 8 to 0 - 11. The Shanes made the best possible start to the game when in the opening minute Connaire Mackin latched onto a great pass to slide the ball under the advancing Dromintee keeper and into the net. Paul O'Rourke fired over a great long range point soon after before Dromintee replied with two quick fire points with O'Rourke responding for the Shanes with a pointed free. The Shanes got their second goal of the contest minutes later when a speculative shot from Connaire Mackin somehow squirmed through the legs of the Dromintee keeper and into the net to put the Camlough side six ahead. Dromintee were working hard to get back into the game but the Shanes defence, marshalled superbly by Kevin McParland, were strong and tenacious in the tackle and the Shanes third point of the game came from some great defending which led to a swift counter-attack and Neil Paul Lennon firing over the bar. Both sides swapped points before the break, with Connaire Mackin on target for the Shanes, to leave them six to the good at half-time, 2 - 4 to 0 - 4. As expected, Dromintee were quick off the mark in the second-half and scored two early points to leave just for between them but the Shanes replied in great fashion when the impressive Paddy Doran surged forward form his half-back berth to lay the ball of to the outstanding John Grant who in turn played in Neil Paul Lennon for the Shanes third goal of the game. An Oisín Murphy point kept the score-board ticking over for the Shanes to put them eight points ahead at this stage in the game before Dromintee reduced the gap to seven with a pointed free. A Paul O'Rourke free, which restored the eight point advantage, was quickly cancelled out by another Dromintee score and the sides swapped points again minutes later with O'Rourke on target once more for the Shanes and he got his fifth point of the game soon after with a great fisted effort to seal the win for the Shanes. Dromintee scored the last two points of the contest, both from frees, but it was too little, too late as the Shanes ran out fully deserved winners to record their first win in the top flight of Armagh football.

Senior Reserves
Our senior reserves weren't in action last week but are scheduled to play Granemore this Wednesday evening.

Senior Girls
Our senior girls made the long trip to Sarsfields on Saturday evening for their latest league game of the year and once again all the girls played their part in another comprehensive and fully deserved win.

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Minor Boys
Our minor boys were back in league action away to Granemore on Monday evening and were once again missing a number of key players. The Shanes found themselves in arrears at the break but a better second-half performance saw them get themselves back into the game but Granemore held out for the win.


U14 Boys
Our U14 boys were on the road again last Tuesday night with a league game against Mullaghbawn. The lads have been in good form recently in the league and they kept this going against a very committed and hard working Mullaghbawn side. The Shanes hit the front early on but Mullaghbawn fought back to level the game mid way through the opening half but the Shanes regained control and led by five at the break. Mullaghbawn got the opening goal of the second-half to trail by just two points but the Shanes upped their game again and went on to run out deserving winners. Next up for the lads is a championship game against St Pauls from Lurgan on Tuesday evening with a venue still to be confirmed.

U14 Girls
Our U14 girls made it two wins from two with a hard fought victory over perennial rivals, Clann Eireann at a wet Lurgan on Sunday evening. The wind and rain made conditions very difficult and it was a credit to both teams who put on a display of good entertaining football. The score-line did not reflect the efforts of the Lurgan girls who put it up to Shane's throughout. In the first half Clann Eireann had the early lead as it took Shane's a while to settle. However after a few near misses, the turning point came with a Kirsty Murphy goal. Ruth O'Gorman and Georgia Smith also found the net before half time. Clann Eireann again had the better of the early exchanges in the second- half and were unlucky with some goal chances. However, playing against the breeze and driving rain, 0-3 from the excellent Jessica Watters and strong running by Blaithin Mackin settled Shane's again with Lia Robb getting our second-half goal. A good win on the road for Shane's girls, 4 - 13 to 0 - 8, who will represent the club and county at Feile na nÓg 2013 in Derry. Leanne Lennon and Leah McKeown were excellent in defence while Kirsty Murphy again was very impressive at half forward. Next league game is at home to St. Endas on Sunday 12th May.

U12s
Our U12 footballers had their first game of the season on Saturday afternoon against Crossmaglen. Despite it being only their second outing of the year Shanes played some decent football but they came up against a very big and powerful Cross side but great credit to all the Shanes boys and girls who kept playing and plugging away right until the final whistle.

U10s & U8s
Training for U10s and U8s continues now on Friday nights from 6.00pm to 7.00pm at St Colman's College and all boys and girls at both these age groups are requested to attend.

U6s
Training for our U6 footballers continues every Wednesday evening on Bessbrook Community at 6.00pm. All boys and girls at this age group are more than welcome to attend.

Camogie
Well done to our U14 camogs who recorded a great win last Tuesday evening over Killeavy with all the girls playing their part in the victory.

Monthly Executive Meeting
The next monthly executive committee meeting will take place in the club-house on Monday 13th May at 9.00pm.

Club Membership
Club membership for the 2013 year is now due and is priced at £30.00 for all adult members. Underage membership is priced at £20 for minors, U16s and U14s and £10 for U12s, U10s, U8s and U6s. Please note that for insurance purposes everyone needs to ensure that they pay their membership fee.

Club Merchandise
There will a merchandise night in the club this Wednesday, 8th May, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm for anyone wishing to order new club gear. The usual terms apply: all items must be paid for on the night. For further information please contact Kevin McGeeney on 07938848796.

Lotto Results
Last week's winning lotto numbers were: 6, 15, 20 & 27. There were no jackpot winners and two x match 3 winners. The jackpot now stands at £2100.

Lotto Sales
The club is still concentrating on increasing its weekly lotto sales as they are the main source of income for the day to day running of the club so, if anyone feels they can spare a few hours of their time to help out they are asked to contact Micky Mackin on 07746242231.

Condolences
The club would like to offer its sympathy to the family of Loretta Hazzard who died last week. Loretta was the grandmother of our camogie coach Jason Hazzard and great-grandmother of Gemma and Nikki McKeown. The club also offers its sympathy to the family of Michael Hearty who dies at the week-end. Michael was the father of our underage mentor Dermot Hearty and grandfather of our underage player Aodhan Hearty. Tweet

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