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11th December 2016
🏏 Armagh 1st XI 2017 fixtures released
Armagh Firsts will start the 2017 season with a trip to Derriaghy on 29th April
The first home fixture will be against Academy on 6th May
The final league fixture is scheduled for 9th September with a game against Donaghcloney Mill on The Mall
4th December 2016
🏏 Congratulations
Special Congratulations to our current Vice President and long serving former President George W Breakey and his wife Stephanie on celebrating their 40th Wedding anniversary today. Last night they had a special party in the clubrooms attended by many family and friends which was organised by their daughters Donna, Claire and Lauren and son Adam. George, as you will know, has been an inspiration on and off the pitch for decades to many people having captained the seconds, thirds and fourths at various times. Since his illness 10 years ago he has diverted his attentions to managing the youth cricket teams and carrying out the duties of President for a record number of years in the post war era. We hope you both had a good night and wish you many many years of future happiness.
4th October 2016
🏏 Looking back on a successful year
Armagh CC made a successful mid-table return to Ulster Bank Section 1 Cricket in 2016, following up their imperious 2015 treble winning season and building on that success with the club's highest league finish in over a decade.
Central to Armagh's season was undoubtedly the addition of Indrajeet Kamtekar. The popular Indian all-rounder requires little introduction amongst NCU circles and did not disappoint in Armagh, leading the club batting with 727 runs at an impressive average of 51.9 with his best contribution being 118 in Armagh’s 352-6 at home to Bangor which was the first time in history an Armagh XI had passed 350.
Other significant contributions were scored at home to Woodvale, home and away to Ballymena and away to Lurgan, three of those four games being won by Armagh. Equally influential with the ball, ‘Kammy’ took 28 wickets at an average of 12 and an economy of just over 2.
Season highlights would certainly include that brilliant home win against Bangor and also a significant away win at Downpatrick, the club's first win against that opposition since the 1950s and the first win at Strangford Road since 1934. Armagh had limited participation in knockout cricket with an encouraging one-wicket defeat against a quality Terenure outfit in the Irish National Cup, a poor defeat at Saintfield in the Challenge Cup and two away ties in the t20 Trophy. A bowlout win against Killyclooney in the O’Neills Ulster Shield was followed by a disappointing performance at home to Templepatrick who were full value for their win.
Next best batting wise was Harry Boyd who had his best ever season with 304 runs including a career best 92* at home to Donacloney with an average of 25. Neil Gelston scored 282 while Colin Russell accumulated 274 with a high score of 94. Stuart Lester also passed 200 runs while Matthew Steenson and Jamie Rogers with 184 and 182 runs respectively will be hoping for more in 2017.
In the bowling, off-spin bowler Neil Gelston was the star of the show, eclipsing even Kamtekar as he took 32 wickets at an average of 12 and an economy of 3. Harry Doyle contributed 20 wickets at 22 while Lester was a strong all-rounder with 15 wickets. Also in double figures was promising young paceman Robin Sinton who will certainly have more to offer in 2017.
Armagh's sixth place finish in Ulster Bank League Section 1 was a competitive showing, but one which could have been better with three home games being voided, two due to inclement weather conditions in a frustrating summer and another when the NCU backed Academys decision not to travel to the Mall in September for a rearranged fixture. Other milestones reached by Armagh players in the 2016 season included Colin Russell's 200th appearance and Harry Boyd's 100th appearance. Captain Matthew Steenson passed 2000 first team runs while both Stuart Lester and Harry Doyle completed the impressive double of 1500 runs and 150 wickets.
With the 2nd XI winning Junior 4, the 3rd XI sharing Junior 6 and the midweek league retaining their trophy, hopes should remain high for a good 2017 campaign.
3rd October 2016
🏏 Armagh CC rounded off a successful 2016 campaign with their end of season awards night on Saturday 1st October
There was plenty to celebrate with a strong midtable finish for the 1st XI as well as league wins for the 2nds and 3rds plus the midweek league team retained their trophy. The focal point of the evening as usual though was the success of the young cricketers at the club who received trophies for their achievements and improvement over the 2016 summer. Pictured is youth conveyor George Breakey with award winners Rory Lamb, Ben Reynolds, Adam Wilson, Ben Scott, James Sloan, James Hazelton, Jack Walbran and James Ballantine.
The other main club awards were also given out with the Rose Bowl for top score going to Peter Hazelton for 158 v Ards 2nds while the Milford Cup for top bowling went to Phil Rodgers for his 7-20 that destroyed Laurelvale in the 2nd XI derby. The Captains Cup was given to Harry Boyd, the Presidents Cup to Keith Wilson and the Billy WIlliamson Memorial Cup for Clubman of the Year deservedly went to Ivan Todd for all of his hard work. The club also made presentations to the numerous volunteers who help with the grounds and teas, without them the club could not function so successfully. Armagh CC would like to thank the players, parents and supporters for all of their help in the 2016 season.
26th September 2016
🏏 Time to celebrate the successes of 2016
Another successful season came to an end for Armagh Cricket Club after the harsh weekend weather conditions meant that Sundays rescheduled Ulster Bank League Section 1 game against Downpatrick could not take place.
Regardless of that game, an excellent 4th place finish had already been sealed for the 1st XI on their return to Section One, a performance of which Matthew Steenson and his team can rightly be proud of.
The 2nd XI under Andrew Walbran had wrapped up the win in Division 2 Section 4 a long while back while Keith Wilson's 3rd XI have secured promotion from Division 2 Section 6 and may still win the league title. Add to that the success of Matthew Brownlee's Midweek League team and it was another good year for the club. A full review will follow in the weeks ahead.
This Saturday evening October 1st sees the Club's Annual Awards night in the Pavilion from 8pm.
6th September 2016
🏏 Good weather for ducks if not cricket!
Appropriately on another damp weekend with no cricket playable at the Mall, Armagh Cricket Club held their fundraising Duck Race at Shiells Bar supporting Southern Area Hospice Services and kindly sponsored by Woolsey Cattle Slats.
The prizes went as follows:
1st June Wilson
2nd Southern Area Hospice Services
3rd Hilary McKennell
The club would like to thank our generous event sponsors Woolsey Cattle Slats and all customers and supporters for their backing for this event. Thanks to Ryan McCarter and Harry Boyd for organising the event and to Michael Hoey, Harry Redmond and Andrew Hoey for braving the conditions in the river to get the ducks out!
10th August 2016
🏏 Midweek League
Some pictures from the Midweek league team that won the NCU Midweek league final at Muckamore last Wednesday. The side had previously won their seven group A games and enjoyed a resounding semi final victory over Instonians on the mall on Wednesday 27th July. Last week they retained the trophy, they had also won in 2015, by defeating Muckamore Casuals by 60 runs. Well done to Matthew Brownlee and his team.
26th July 2016
🏏 Midweek League
The mid week league team pictured after their resounding victory over Waringstown at the lawn last Thursday. The Armagh side have won all seven of their group matches and host Instonians in a semi final tomorrow evening, Wednesday, on the mall at 6.15pm. The ACC side are the current holders of the NCU trophy.
7th June 2016
🏏 Midweek League
It has been a great few days for the club. Despite the 1st XI defeat to Academy on Saturday there were resounding wins for the 2nd XI and 3rd XI's in the Lindsay Minor Cup which sees them progress to home ties in the quarter finals on June 25th. The 1st XI bounced back on Sunday with victory over Saintfield at the Demesne and the under 13's enjoyed a great win at CIYMS last night. Tonight the under 11's host Lurgan on the mall.
28th May 2016
🏏 Results
Two extremely convincing wins for the seconds and thirds on the mall today as they easily defeated Ballymena Thirds and Victoria Seconds respectively.
Unfortunately the first XI lost to Muckamore by 44 runs. They will look to bounce back tomorrow, Sunday, with a 1pm start with Bangor on the mall.
24th February 2016
🏏 U11s & U13s Practice
Armagh CC under 11s tonight practicing at the RSA under the watchful eye of 1st XI captain Matthew Steenson. Excellent turnout this evening. Come along every Wednesday 6.00pm until 7.15pm. Under 13's also practice at the same time. Everyone Welcome.
1st January 2016
🏏 Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all our players, members and supporters. The outgoing year of 2015 was one of great success on the field with a tremendous haul of 5 trophies. Unfortunately as many of you are aware towards the end of the year we suffered two horrible break ins to the pavilion which has left a lot of destruction and loss of funds. However we start 2016 with very exciting times ahead and the signing of new club professional Indrajeet Kametkar from India. Once again best wishes to everyone and a BIG Thank you to so many for their ongoing support.
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