Carrig training gone to the dogs

THE club scene is mesmerising and enthralling. These few weeks are full of breathtaking activity nationwide as each little village battles, tooth and nail, for its honour and glory and at least 12 months of bragging rights.

There is nothing more pleasing than to see a club who hasn’t won for a very long time crowned champions. It happens in some county every year but then on the other hand you have mighty clubs like Nemo Rangers and Crossmaglen who just don’t know how to lose, who just go on winning and winning.

But for a club that hadn’t known how to win, to eventually learn the recipe, that first win is a defining day, an inspiration to all its parishioners. They all grow in stature and confidence from that moment on.