Thank you to Colum Thompson for taking the time to pen this article about Casement Park that will stir the memories of our players, past and present, as well as those of our supporters! ...
Casement Park Memories!
Thank You!
John Mc Killop and his family would like to thank all the members, players, supporters and officials who took the time to post a happy 50th birthday greeting on the Ruairí Óg website - those message really did help to make his day! Chairman Fergus Mc Naughton remarked, " All the people who posted messages and sent their good wishes to John ...
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Congratulations to senior hurler Shane Mc Naughton on becoming Gaelic Life's newest columnist with his first piece appearing in the paper last week. In his column Shane writes about the commitment and dedication required to be a county player in the modern game! We wish him well and look forward to reading more of his views on hurling and no doubt the GAA in general...
Happy 50th Birthday, John!
On behalf of everyone involved with Ruairí Óg CLG, we would like to wish our long-time mascot and perennial 'Supporter of the Year', John Mc Killop a very happy 50th birthday.(4th Feb) John is one of the all-time great Ruairí Óg characters and we would like him to know on this special day just how very proud we are of him and ...
Well Done Our Senior County Players!
Would just like to take this opportunity to congratulate our four senior county players and their team-mates on winning the Walsh Shield last Thursday night (31st Jan). Conor Carson, Shane Mc Naughton and Neil Mc Manus played and indeed all three of them performed very well on the night. Unfortunately Arron Graffin was injured and unable to take part so we wish him a speedy ...
Minor Indoor Hurling Success
On Sunday 27th January '13, our minor hurlers won Section A of the Winter 9-aside Indoor Hurling Competition. Earlier in the month they won Dunloy's annual Minor Indoor 9-aside with Christy Mc Naughton also collecting Player of the Tournament. Congratulations to the players and management on both these successes And thanks to Niall Kearney here are some photo...
Danny Mc Naughton's Contribution To Sport Recognised
In December 2012, The Moyle Sports Advisory Committee acknowledged the talents of the late Danny Mc Naughton by awarding him posthumously 'The Outstanding Contribution to Sport' award at their Presentation Dinner. Local Councillor and former club PRO Colum Thompson nominated Danny for the award and the Committee obviously agreed he was a worthy recipient. Annema...
Congratulations to Neil and Terence
Congratulations to Neil Mc Manus and Terence 'Sambo' Mc Naughton who were named on the Ulster GAAWriters' team of the last 25years. Both Ruairí Óg men and the other members of the team were honoured at a dinner held in December 2012. As always it is a matter of great pride when any of our players or ex players receive such recognition....
Ruairí Óg Referees
This year 2013, Ruairí Óg CLG will have four referees officiating at different levels. They are: John 'Smokey' Mc Killop, John Carson, Mark Donaghy and Philip Campbell. The club is very grateful to these men for undertaking what at times can be a very thankless task. However, without them the county would be reluctant to give us fixtures. Theref...
Club 200
Ruairi Og GAC are launching a new fundraising initiative at the start of 2013. The club are looking for 200 members and non members to donate £200 per year to the club to asist with running costs and development of facilities. This can be paid by way of monthly standing order of £16.67 per month or an alternative payment option can be agreed. Contributors can opt out at any tim...