ATHLETIC GROUNDS SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2020, 5 · South Armagh will be the location for the Sean Quinn Cup this season as both Belleek and Forkhill hope to etch their name on the

REFEREE : ENDA MALLONL INESMAN: STEPHEN MURRAY

STANDBY REFEREE : JAKE MAGILL

JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALDIGITAL PROGRAMME

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SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2020, 5.30PMATHLETIC GROUNDS

Saturday 19 September 2020Throw-in 5.30pm, Athletic GroundsArmagh Junior Football Championship FinalForkhill v Belleeks

5.00pm Forkhill team photo

5.02pm Belleek team photo

5.20pm Toss of coin

5.24pm Parade

5.27pm National Anthem

5.30pm Throw-in

6.02pm Halftime

6.48pm* Final whistle (*approx)

6.50pm Presentation on the pitch

CLÁR ARMAGH

MATCH DAY PRESENTATION The presentation will take place on the pitch.

Spectators are not permitted to enter the pitchenclosure at any time. Please respect this guidance for your safety and thesafety of players and volunteers.

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The Armagh Junior Football Championshiptrophy is named in memory of Sean Quinn, fromSarsfields GAA, Derrytrasna.

Sean played for the county at wing-back andcaptained Armagh in the 1953 All Ireland finalagainst Kerry. He was proudly noted for thespring in his jump despite his relatively smallsize.

In order to mark the esteem and honour of oneof greatest Gaels, the cup was presented toArmagh County Board in Sean's memory for theJunior Football Championship winners.

To honour one of the greatest ever players,and indeed one of Armagh’s finest footballers,the Sean Quinn Man of the Match will bepresented to one of today's outstandingplayers after the game.

The Man of the Match award is selected inconsultation with members from the media.

THE SEANQUINN CUP

SEAN QUINNMAN OF THE MATCH

Today's man in the middle is Enda Mallon fromMadden. During his 15 years as a player with hisclub Madden Enda won an IntermediateChampionship in 2013, Division 3 League title in2008 and has been club player of the year ontwo occasions.

He has been refereeing for 14 years. Comingthrough the ranks of the Ulster Referee’sAcademy, he graduated in 2017. Among hisnotable appointments, Enda has refereed theNorthern Games in Manchester in 2018, U15Ulster final, and the Armagh Intermediate U21final in 2019.

We wish Enda and his officials well in today'sJunior County Final.

THE MANIN THE

MIDDLE

As Cathaoirleach of Armagh GAA, I would liketo extend a warm welcome to the AthleticGrounds this evening for the Cormac LeonardCommercials Junior Football ChampionshipFinal.

Welcoming the players, management and thesupporters of Belleeks Laurence O Tooles andForkhill Peadar O Doirnins.

This game has the potential to be a realcracker, between two South Armagh rivals.There is no doubt that Forkhill have had atougher route to the final. Having defeatedEire Og after extra-time and then meeting lastyear’s beaten finalists, Derrynoose, in the semi-final. These tough games will certainly standthem in good stead.

Belleeks on the other hand, accounted forClady, Dorsey Emmetts and St. Michael’s withconsiderable ease. Forkhill will look to theircounty stars to see them through, whereasBelleeks will look to the Quinn and McParlandbrothers, alongside Callum O’Neill and DrewMc Verry to try get them across the line.

All in all, this is a real mouth-watering contestand I for one would not like to make a call.

Thanks to both teams for supporting themental health awareness by wearing bib intheir watm-up today with the Take 5 steps towellbeing message.

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemicnumbers at today's county final aresignificantly reduced, but as a county, thehealth and safety of our patrons is our numberone priority. I would ask all our spectators tofollow the safety guidance for post-matchpresentations and not enter the pitchenclosure.

As the championship season draws to a close, Iwant to take this opportunity to thankeveryone who has attended our games.

Your help, patience and co-operation hasbeen exemplary and without this, it wouldhave been impossible for our stewards totheir job in the way in which they did.

I want to thank our stewards; thesevolunteers are certainly the unsung heroes ofour association. The way they have workedthroughout this very difficult time has beensimply amazing.

Once again, I would like to thank CormacLeonard Commercials for the continuedsponsorship of our championship.

I want to thank all our sponsors and thosewho have supported our county over thepast year. Without you, it would beimpossible to run our games the way inwhich we do.

Today’s game is brought to you by LinwoodsArmagh TV for those at home and abroad.What a job they have done this year. Withpeople unable to attend due to thepandemic, these volunteers are a credit toour association.

I want to thank our CCC for all their workduring this very difficult year. When thisseason began, no one knew where we wouldfinish, but thankfully we made it here totoday's county final.

I want to thank our groundsman Ronan andhis assistants Noel and Liam for themarvellous work that they do in having ourpitch in great condition.

I would just like to finish off by wishing ourreferee, his officials, and both our competingteams, an enjoyable day. Let’s hope we haveanother great final here in our magnificentstadium. I wish everyone an enjoyableafternoon and wherever you are watching,enjoy the game and stay safe.

Michéal Ó SabhaoisCathaoirleachCoiste Contae Ard Mhacha

A WORDFROM THE

CHAIRMAN

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South Armagh will be the location for theSean Quinn Cup this season as bothBelleek and Forkhill hope to etch theirname on the trophy.

Forkhill have been favourites to do so from theoff and will carry that tag into Saturdayevenings encounter. Belleek will not beworried about bookmakers odds and knowthat they have enough quality to trouble theiropponents. They’ve put up huge scores in allthree of their championship games to date,and their full forward line is a match foranyone in the division.

They have recorded 3-19 (vs Clady), 2-15 (vsDorsey) and 3-15 (vs Newtownhamiliton) intheir three championship games this season.Their experienced full-forward Sean McCreeshis the focal point of a deadly attack and willtake some watching this weekend. DrewMcVerry and James McParland complete theinside trio, and both found the net in their lastouting.

Captain Callum O’Neill has been in inspiringform for Garreth Thornton’s side and hispresence in the centre of the park has beencrucial in guiding Belleek to the decider.He builds up incredible pace with his lungbursting runs and he is well accustomed tofinding himself on the score sheet. Hismidfield clash with Forkhill star StephenSheridan will make incredible viewing andshould be worth the admission fee alone.

Whoever comes out on top of that fascinatingduel should go along way in deciding whichside comes out on top. You can’t talk aboutForkhill without mentioning Jemar Hall, whohas been the most impressive performer inthis year’s championship.

His partner in crime up top is Cormac Toner,another talented attacking threat for his side.Interestingly however, Forkhill have yet to raisea green flag in their two championship games.Barry Shannon is another star name in theForkhill ranks and his experience will onceagain be key for his side.

There are huge question marks over theavailability of two players on Sunday however,one in each dugout. Can Paddy Burns makehis first appearance in the red and green thisseason and strengthen the defence, currentlybackboned by Tony Canning along withOwen and Connor Donaghy.

Will we see professional boxer Fergus Quinnenter the fray for Belleek, after coming on inthe second half against St Michael’s.

Plenty of questions remain but one thing is forsure, these two side should serve up a ding-dong battle.

Junior county deciderBelleek or Forkhill?

By Shaun Casey

MATCHPREVIEW

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TODAY our county finalists will wear bibs in theirpre-match warm-up to raise awareness of the'Take 5 steps to wellbeing’ as this week marksthe launch of a regional mental health andemotional wellbeing campaign - ‘WorkingTogether To Promote Mental Wellbeing'.

The Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing are a set of toolsto help us maintain and improve our wellbeing -by thinking of them as our ‘five a day’ we shouldbuild these into our daily lives. The steps areConnect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learningand Give.

The Public Health Agency hope thatencouraging people to Take 5 Steps toWellbeing will help prevent people reachingcrisis point and encourage people to recognisethe signs in themselves and others and knowwhere they can get help as early as possible.

It is vitally important to remind people that ifthey or someone they know is experiencing acrisis, that the 24/7 crisis helpline Lifeline (0808808 8000) is available at all times.

It is important to remember that mental healthservices continue to operate across NorthernIreland at this time. If you are concerned aboutyour physical or emotional wellbeing, you shouldcontact your GP.

‘Take 5’ for mental wellbeingWorking together to promote mental wellbeing,Armagh Chairman Michael Savage said, “As asporting organisation we recognise theimportance of promoting positive mentalwellbeing with all our members. Mental illnesscan affect anyone, including family, friends,colleagues or teammates. By building these fivesteps into our daily lives, we can look after ourmental wellbeing.

"Whether that be, playing or volunteering at yourlocal club the GAA is a great way to be active,connect, take notice, give and keep learning. Iwant to thank our county finalists for supportingthis important initiative today. Go raibh milemaith agat.”

Manager'smessage

Chairman'smessageIt is an honour to be chairman of Peadar ODoirnin GAA, Forkhill in the year we havemade it to Junior Football ChampionshipFinal. It is 39 years from our last appearance ina championship final, a day still recalled bymany club members when Forkhill won itsfirst junior championship.

Many players since have given many years ofservice to the club without success, so it isimportant that all players savour and enjoytoday. 2020 has been a difficult year for allGAA families and Forkhill has been nodifferent as we seek to live with a dangerouspandemic. In addition, a number of familieshave had to deal with the passing of closerelatives and we remember all of them today.In particular, we remember the sad anduntimely recent death of Pauline McGovern,our club Treasurer until very recently.

I thank all our sponsors, our coaches, ourplayers, our committee, and all our membersfor their continued support.

Finally, I wish good luck to both teams andofficials and trust it will be a sporting andenjoyable game, obviously with the right result!

Thomas Quinn, Cathaoirleach

I have really enjoyed my first season with PeadarO Doirnin, Forkhill. It has been a positive andenjoyable experience for me, and I hope for all theplayers.

The team and coaching staff have all workedextremely hard to get us to this County Final. Our plan was on not only to get to the final, but todevelop a style of play that suited all the team.We have worked on changing players mindsets,working harder at training sessions and ensuringthat we play as a collective team during games.

I thank the players, coaches and all those whohave helped to prepare the team for today. I also thank the committee for their co-operationwith me and the team throughout the season.We showed great character against Eire Og andDerrynoose to reach today’s final, but I have nodoubt that Belleek GFC will come prepared andmake for a great game.

Mark McCann, Manager

It is with great pride that Peadar ÓDoirnín, Forkhill are competing in thisyears Armagh Junior FootballChampionship Final.

It has been 39 years since Forkhill lastreached a final, so this feat alone hasbrought tremendous joy to the goodpeople of Forkhill.

A word from the Captain

Stephen SheridanCaptain, Forkhill Peadar O Doirnin

We the players are grateful for thesupport shown to us over the yearsfrom our committee and from thelocal community. We hope we canbring more happiness and enjoymentto our village this evening.

I would like to wish Belleek all thebest in today's final. Down throughthe years we have had some verycompetitive battles together andhopefully today will be no differentwith Forkhill on the right side of thefinal result.

Subs:16. Niall Quinn17. Shea Coleman18. Patrick Burns19. Oisin Flynn20. Thomas McCooe21. Cathal Adams22. Marcus McKeown23. Niall McCrink24. Eoin King 25. Fionn Mc Cormack26. Oisin Mc Clelland27. Odhran Toal28. Tiernan Downey29. Mark Byrne30. Patrick English31. Benny O'Neill32. Finbar Burns33. Kieran Quinn34. Patrick O'Neill35. Kyle Campbell36. Diarmuid Pepper

FOIRCEAL

AidanCanning

1

AaronColeman

TonyCanning

MichaelKeenan

432

5 6 7

8 9

10 11 12

13 14 15

OwenDonaghy

ConorDonaghy

JamesShannon

BrendanMcCoy

StephenSheridan

JemarHall

BarryShannon

DarrenKing

CormacToner

CiaranSmith

MicealByrnes

BAINISTEOIR: MARC MAC ANNA MICEAL Ó TUATHAICAPTAEN: STEPHEN SHERIDAN

BÉAL LEICE

Substitutes:16. Caolan Quinn17. Cathal McShane18. Bryan McKevitt19. Ryan Finnegan20. Brendan McShane21. Conor McKevitt22. Nathan O’Callaghan23. Jamie O’Hanlon24. Ciaran Connolly25. Seamus Finnegan26. Fergus Quinn27. Raymie O’Rourke28. Sean Finnegan29. Michael Finnegan

BAINISTEOIR: GARRETH THORNTONCAPTAEN: CALLUM O'NEILL

MartinKelly

SeanMurphy

JasonMackin

PaddyMcVerry

2 3 4

1

5 6 7

8 9

10 11 12

13 14 15

Sean OgBoyle

LorcanQuinn

GaryBoyle

StephenFinnegan

GeneMcShane

CallumO'Neill (c)

MarkMcParland

RonanDavies

DrewMcVerry

SeanMcCreesh

JamesMcParland

It is a great honour for me to captain our club intoday’s Junior Football Championship final, onwhat is a brilliant day for all involved.

Football has provided a welcome release forboth players and supporters alike in recentmonths, and to have the chance to compete ina county final this year was almost unthinkablein March.

To that end, Armagh County Board deservegreat credit for running these championshipsunder difficult circumstances.

A word from the CaptainI would like to thank our main sponsorMarkey Drilling for their support all year, aswell as Camlough Joinery, Edge Innovate,

Murphy’s Gloves and OKB Holdings for theirgenerosity over the recent weeks.

As a team, we are relishing the opportunity totest ourselves against a formidable Forkhillside, and hope the hard work we have put induring the year will stand us in good steadfor a tough game.

Callum O'Neill, CaptainSt Laurence O'Toole, Belleeks

It’s a great achievement for this groupof lads to reach a county final, they haveleft no stone unturned to date andare a credit to Belleek club, hopefully theycan inspire the next generation.

Thank you to the club for the backing theyhave gave throughout the year. Thank youto the whole management and backroomteam. Special thanks to Brendan Savageand Brendan O'Neill, the knowledge,

dedication and commitment of these twomen are a massive reason we are heretoday.

Best of luck to both teams on what willhopefully be an exciting final.

Garreth Thornton. Manager

Manager'smessage

Chairman'smessageAs Chairman of Belleek GAC I am veryproud of my team on reaching their 4thJunior Championship final since 1984.

I was manager of Belleek when we wonthe Championship in 2001, and reachingSaturday's final in the Athletic Groundsmakes me even prouder, if that is evenpossible.

The players over the last couple of years,have been a credit to the club, to ourvillage and our community. We knowthe job is only half done, and the finalagainst Forkhill will test them to thefullest.

As chairman of Belleek GAC I mustthank our management team for theirunselfish effort and time, and especiallyour supporters who followed the teamthroughout the Championship, we hopeto give them something to celebrate onSaturday evening.

Finally as Chairman of Belleek GAC, Iwish our opponents Forkhill all the beston final day.

Máirtín Mac GabhannCathaoirleach

With restrictions on the number of spectatorsat our games, never before has live streamingbeen so important.

Covering over 20 live matches to thousands ofviewers across the world and at home, Armagh TVhas travelled to various venues to showcase clubleague and championship games over the pastnumber of months.

Armagh TV volunteers have engaged viewersduring a compacted championship knock-outseason bringing all the thrills and spills along theway - with extra-time and even penalties.

This weekend viewers can tune into the Juniorand Intermediate county football finals bringingyou live action, pre-match interviews from thecaptains and post-match interviews.

Armagh TV boasts a whole range of voluntarypersonnel who deliver and promote our gamesand we simply could not provide this servicewithout their continuous efforts.

Armagh GAA Chairman Mickey Savage said,

"There is no doubt we are extremely privileged tohave Armagh TV and the volunteers who providethis service for our gaels.

"As the first county in Ireland to break ground onsteaming games the team have continued to gofrom strength to strength over the years.

"I want to pay a massive thanks to ourhardworking volunteers for the fantastic servicethey have provided, I know a lot of planning, timeand effort goes into streaming our games and it'sa service that has never been as important untilnow during these uncertain times."

Keepingyouconnected

ROAD TOTHE FINAL

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ROUND 1 Fri 14 Aug – Sun 16 AugBelleeks (3-19) V (3-8) Clady

Thomas Davis (0-11) V (1-7) Mullabrack

Eire Og (0-8) V (0-6) Lissummon

O Hanlons (0-16) V (0-18) Crossmaglen II

Killeavy II (0-10) V (1-9) Dorsey Emmets

Forkhill V BYE

St Michaels V BYE

Derrynoose V BYE

QUARTER FINALS Fri 21 Aug – Sun 23 Aug

St Michaels (2-9) V (2-9) Thomas Davis

St Michaels (5) PENALTIES (3) Thomas Davis

Forkhill (0-17) V (0-14) Eire Og

Derrynoose (3-12) V (1-5) Crossmaglen II

Belleeks (2-15) V (1-8) Dorsey Emmets

SEMI-FINALS

Sat 5 Sep - Sun 6 SepForkhill (0-12) V (0-11) Derrynoose

Belleeks (3-15) V (0-3) St. Michaels

FINAL Saturday 19 Sept 2020

Forkhill V Belleeks

Athletic Grounds, 5.30pm

THENUMBERS

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ALL-ST RSARMAGH GAA CLUB

2020

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING OUR 15 ALL-STARS FROM THE JUNIOR,INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR CLUB FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020.DUE TO THE CURRENT RESTRICTIONS DETAILS WILL BE CONFIRMED AT A LATER DATE.

JFC ROLL

OF HONOURARMAGH

1925 Keady Michael Dwyers

1926 Crossmaglen Rangers


1928 Young Irelands

1929 Young Irelands

1930 Wolfe Tones Derrymacash

1931 Clan na Gael

1932 Killeavey St Moninne's


1934 Jonesborough

1935 Whitecross St Killians

1936 Bessbrook Geraldines

1937 Maghery Sean McDermotts

1938 Bessbrook Geraldines

1939 St Michael's, NTH


1941 Camlough Shane O'Neills

1942 Mullabawn Cuchullains



1945 Clan Eireann

1946 St Michael's, NTH

1947 St Peter's Lurgan

1948 Clan na Gael

1949 Sarsfields Derrymacash


1951 Culloville Blues

1952 Pearse Og

1953 Madden Raperees

1954 O'Neills Blackwatertown

1955 Ballyhegan Devitts

1956 Collegeland O'Rahillys

1957 Armagh Harps


1959 Silverbridge Harps




1963 Derrynoose St Mochua's

1964 Dorsey Emmetts

1965 Tir Na nOG Portadown

1966 Dromintee St Patrick's

1967 St Peter's Lurgan

1968 Clan na Gael


1970 Annaghmore Pearses

1971 Granemore St Mary's

1972 Grange St Colmcille's

1973 Derrynoose St Mochua's

1974 Middletown Eoghan Roes

1975 Culloville Blues


1977 Clady Sean South


1980 Killeavey St Moninne's

1981 Forkhill Peadar O'Doirnin

1982 Corrinshigo Thomas Davis

1983 Mullabrack O'Donovan Rossa

1984 Dromintee St Patrick's

1985 Eire Og Craigavon




1991 An Port Mor O'Neills

1992 Clady Sean South

1993 Madden Raperees

1994 Shane O'Neills Camlough



1997 O'Hanlons Poyntzpass


1999 Ballymacnab Round Towers

2000 Wolfe Tones Derrymacash

2001 Belleek Laurence O'Tooles

2002 Crossmaglen Rangers II


2004 Lissummon

2005 Clonmore Robert Emmets



2008 Middletown Eoghan Roes

2009 Shane O'Neills Camlough


2011 Eire Og




2015 Tullysaran

2016 Clonmore Robert Emmets




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ATHLETIC GROUNDS SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2020, 5 · South Armagh will be the location for the Sean Quinn Cup this season as both Belleek and Forkhill hope to etch their name on the