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BBC News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Camanachd Cup holders Kingussie, Oban, Fort and 'More reach semis
Tulloch Camanachd Cup holders Kingussie swept into the semi-finals with a 5-0 victory at miles along the road in Kiltarlity, it was the same score line for Oban Camanachd over Lovat. Newtonmore overcame a shock early setback to dispose of National Division hosts Inveraray 4-1 and a last-minute 2-1 winner at Rearaig sent Fort William through against once possible relegation candidates, progressed to the top half of the Mowi Premiership with a 4-0 home win over Borthwick struck for Kingussie after just two minutes but the real match winner was Roddy Young, who grabbed a double late in the first half, and two more in the Lord, Daniel MacVicar and Ross Campbell in the first half, then Daniel MacCuish and Malcolm Clark in the second, gave Oban Camanachd a clear passage into the last Donnan's early goal for National Division strugglers Inveraray opened the door for a possible surprise and, although Steven MacDonald quickly replied for the Premiership title contenders, the score remained level into the second half. An Iain Robinson double and a goal from Joe Coyle secured resurgent Newtonmore's 11th consecutive league and cup Nixon grabbed an early breakthrough for Kinlochshiel, which was very quickly cancelled out by Victor Smith. The tie progressed to the cusp of extra time before Ewen Campbell snatched Fort's Portree, an early own goal from Ian McCall was followed by a Dan MacDonald goal on either side of one from Ruaraidh MacLeod to secure Skye's fourth consecutive league victory and fifth who beat pointless Strathglass 4-0, and Col Glen, who defeated Kilmallie 3-1 in their games in hand, closed in on National Division leaders Lochaber.
Press and Journal
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: MacTavish Cup final - Lovat skipper says 'ignore league results', as Kingussie counterpart hunts captain's caman
A refurbished Bught Park, Inverness, is the setting for the first final of the shinty season as holders Kingussie meet Lovat in the WM Donald MacTavish Cup showpiece. Both captains think this contest is too close to call. While Lovat may have slipped into the Mowi Premiership relegation zone last weekend, their skipper Martin Mainland said: 'Don't take our league results as an indication of how the final might go – our league form's been patchy but that's down to injuries and player availability. 'We've had a stronger squad for the three cup competitions and we're unbeaten in these.' It is a much-changed Lovat rearguard after keeper Stuart MacDonald and defenders Drew Howie and Daniel Grieve stepped down at the end of last season. Mainland – who has won the MacTavish on two previous occasions – is now fulfilling the full-back role and has been impressed by keeper Ronan Macmillan, who stepped up from the second team. He said: 'Ronan is such a good shot-stopper, but I feel as a defence, we've let him down at times this year. We're all building that experience of playing together – something Stuart, Drew and Dan had for years. 'I've broken my ankle a couple of times recently, including in last year's Camanachd Cup final. I've rested it, but now playing the full back-role suits me.' Kingussie have lifted 11 of the last 12 trophies on offer, but captain Thomas Borthwick, a four-time MacTavish winner, is taking nothing for granted. He said: 'It's a cup final and it's all about what happens during the 90 minutes. 'My first win came in 2010 when my uncle Stephen was manager. 'I've never won a silver-mounted caman before (given to the victorious captain), so that's an incentive – but so is Kingussie winning.' Borthwick's played upfront for most of his career, but is currently revelling in a midfield role. He added: 'I enjoy midfield – whether full-centre or wing-centre – where you're more involved in the game. 'I've had injuries in the past, but I've played every minute this season, and although we've been without key players over recent weeks, we'll be going in with a full squad on Saturday, so the manager has options.' Lovat are without top scorer Marc MacLachlan, who's on a pre-planned holiday, but Greg Matheson should return, while Kingussie welcome back Savio Genini, Lee Bain, Rory MacKeachan, Dylan Borthwick and Cammie Bremner. Earlier in the day, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh and Rockfield primary school contest the MacKay Cup final before the MacTavish Juvenile Cup final between Glenurquhart under-17 and Newtonmore under-17. With two Artemis Macaulay Cup semi-final spots up for grabs, Oban Camanachd are favourites at National Division side Bute. The Oban side were boosted by Daniel Maccuish's return from injury last weekend. Kyles Athletic and Glasgow Mid Argyll both go into their tie at Tighnabruaich on the back of successive defeats. With Kingussie and Oban Camanachd in cup action, Fort William play their game in hand and can go level on points with the Kings at the top of the Mowi Premiership if they win at bottom side Beauly. The first derby of the season between Kinlochshiel and Skye Camanachd takes place at Rearaig. Shiel were encouraged when Ali Nixon played 90 minutes following injury last week, but manager Willie MacRae fears David Falconer's season may be over with the player on crutches. Skye boss Kenny MacLeod's hopes of including Jordan Murchison have been dashed after the talented forward suffered an eye injury playing for the second team last week. The top two sides in the Mowi National Division clash as second-placed Col Glen host leaders Lochaber. Col Glen, who trail by a point, have Jamie MacVicar free of suspension. Kilmallie's Calum MacDougall misses Inveraray's visit as he starts a three-match ban. In the WCA Mowi Premier League, Lochaber play one of their two games in hand on leaders Badenoch when they visit Skye. Lochaber are currently four points off the top.
BBC News
31-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Beauly enjoy rare win in Camanachd Cup
Beauly won their first game of a nightmare season when they edged visitors Caberfeidh 3-1 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes in the last 16 of the Tulloch Camanachd Division leaders Lochaber came close to creating an upset when they scored first against Lovat at Balgate but lost 2-1. Holders Kingussie had to work hard to edge Skye by the same scoreline and Newtonmore made short work of Glenurquhart, winning 4-0 at the William overwhelmed local rivals Kilmallie 6-1 and the biggest winning margin of the round was Kinlochshiel's 6-0 victory over Inverness, the only survivors from the third Camanachd defeated Kyles 2-0 at Tighnabruich and in the other all-south area tie, Inveraray progressed 3-0 against Glasgow Mid Beauly had to show for 13 previous games was two Premiership draws and two exits from other cups, albeit one of them on penalties against Kingussie.,Ben Delaney gave Lochaber an early breakthrough and it was almost on the hour before Calum Cruden equalised with a penalty, with Graeme MacMillan's winner for Lovat coming soon Borthwick's first-half opener for Kingussie was quickly cancelled by Dan MacDonald before Roddy Young kept Kingussie's defence and hopes of repeating their 2024 Grand Slam on Robinson and Matthew Sloss put Newtonmore well in charge just before half time, before Joe Coyle and Robinson's second completed the was largely one-way traffic at An Aird where Victor Smith scored four for Fort William and Lachie Shaw two, while Lewis Birrell got Kilmallie's consolation at 5-0. Kilmallie's Calum MacDougall was sent for the first time, all of Kinlochshiel's goals were scored by members of the Clan MacRae, with doubles from John and Archie and one each from Keith and MacVicar and Garry Lord both scored in the first 20 minutes to secure Oban Camanachd's progress. All of Inveraray's goals came in the second half with one each from Euan Donnan, Campbell Watt and Coll MacKay.
Press and Journal
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Caberfeidh goal machine Craig Morrison reveals knee injury prognosis
There was a collective sigh of relief at Caberfeidh when it was confirmed the knee injury suffered by Craig Morrison – shinty's top senior scorer last year – isn't as bad as originally feared. Morrison missed last week's win over Beauly, and although this weekend's Mowi Premiership trip to Kinlochshiel comes too soon for the Scotland international, he is hopeful a return isn't too far away. Morrison netted 38 goals last season, and he said: 'I hurt my knee against Fort William a couple of weeks ago, but I'm hoping it's not as bad as first thought. 'I've had an orthopaedic appointment, and they don't think it's anything serious, so I just need to give it some rest for a week or two and hopefully I'll be back playing after that.' However, his manager Garry Reid noted a word of caution, adding: 'We're still not 100% sure about Craig's knee, so we'll not push him back too early and risk him being out for a longer period – no matter how much he says he's ready to play. 'We do have few players who are back from last week, though, in Ben MacDonald, Jamie Mackintosh, Gavin McLaughlin and Ewen Campbell. 'The young players who came into the squad last week did well, so Seamus Henderson, Taylor Condon and James MacKenzie are all in contention. 'Charlie Ferguson, Callum MacKinnon, Ruaridh MacKinnon and Logan Beaton aren't available this week.' Kinlochshiel manager Willie MacRae said: 'I'll have David Falconer back, whilst Ali Nixon trained well this week and he'll be included unless there are any last-minute issues. 'Finlay MacRae isn't ready yet, though, but we'll hopefully have him back in early June.' Oban Camanachd's title aspirations will be put to the test when champions and current leaders Kingussie visit Mossfield. Oban are a point off the top, and assistant manager Iain MacMillan said: 'Kingussie have set the pace and standards for everyone else to try and match. 'We know we'll need to be at the top of our game, and we know what they bring, especially in attack. 'We'll have to be fully concentrated in defence for the full 90 minutes. 'We're at home, though, so will look to play our own game and style, trying to cause them as many problems as possible. 'Louie MacFarlane has a real chance of returning after injury which is big boost. 'But it's still too soon for Daniel Maccuish – He's trained well so he's good fitness-wise and we hope he'll return in the coming weeks.' Kingussie boss Iain Borthwick added: 'The news from our camp isn't good. 'Liam Borthwick, Fraser Munro and Rory MacKeachan are definitely out with hamstring problems, while Cammie Bremner's on holiday and gamekeepers Lee Bain and Savio Genini have a charity shoot. George Taylor Ramsay's still recovering from a fractured metatarsal, and although Ruaridh Anderson trained again, he's not 100% fit and I'm not sure I want to risk him with a Camanachd Cup tie at Skye next week. 'Even our experienced second team players are carrying injuries, so there will be spaces for some of our youths.' Second-placed Fort William hope to capitalise should their rivals drop points when they host Skye. The sides met in an Artemis Macaulay Cup tie at the same venue at the start of the month, which Skye edged after extra-time. Lovat travel to Newtonmore, challenged with breaching a mean defence who haven't conceded a goal in 378 minutes. More defender Rory Kennedy said: 'Steven Macdonald has been excellent these recent weeks, Daniel Sloss has come into the defence and has been a great addition to our squad, whilst Tristan Ross has played his part since dropping back, so that all makes my job a lot easier. 'It's now about keeping the momentum going and making sure we do the same things week-in, week-out.' Lovat manager Iain Nicolson said: 'Unfortunately I'm missing a couple of key players due to injury and personal commitments, but that said, I still have a strong squad and there are opportunities for those players pushing for a regular starting position to stake a claim. We're prepared for a tough game.' Roddy Macdonald returns for Kyles Athletic against Beauly. Manager Grant Profit said: 'It's great to have Roddy back. Ross Macrae will likely need another week, but we should have him for the Oban Camanachd tie in the Scottish.' Bute and Glenurquhart meet for the second successive Saturday, this time in the Mowi National Division at The Meadows, whilst Strathglass seek their first points when second-placed Col Glen visit Cannich.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Shinty player with MND fears for family's future
A former shinty captain says he is wracked with worries for his family's financial future after being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Dad-of-four Lachlan Campbell, of Spean Bridge in the Highlands, spent years building up his joinery business but has had to give up work due to the terminal neurological illness. MND stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles and the 47-year-old was unable to cope with the physical demands of his job. The disease has badly affected his speech, and Lachlan says he has struggled to be understood when seeking financial support. Lachlan was diagnosed with MND three years ago. "My voice totally went. I was dropping things and being clumsy - I thought I was losing my mind," he says, recalling the early warning signs he had the disease. "When I was diagnosed it was the news I was dreading – for me it was the worst case scenario." Nurse at MND lecture was unaware she had disease Doddie Weir charity invests £500,000 in MND clinical trials Lachlan is well known in shinty circles as a captain of Lochaber and for playing in the game's premier league. He competed in various cup competitions, including the Camanachd Cup and appeared in two MacTavish Cup finals. Lachlan later went on to coach Lochaber's junior sides and represented Scotland in games against Ireland. He was also a keen golfer. Outside sport, he worked hard to build up his joinery business. MND has left him unable to cope with the physical side of his work. He says: "I fall quite regularly so it's a matter of time until I really hurt myself. "I had to make a decision to do what's best for the family because if I injure myself the recovery will not be easy." MND causes muscle weakness and wasting. It can rob someone of the ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe. Lachlan says his biggest fear is the financial impact on his family. With his wife Leeann he has three daughters, Molly, 24, Regan, 23, Lacey, 18 and a son Max, 21. All but one of their children live at home. There are grants available, but Lachlan says the funding is limited. He says he has tried to apply for statutory benefits but has found the process a huge challenge - made even harder because he has difficulty talking. "I had a real issue trying to apply for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when I was first diagnosed and my mental state wasn't good, and then trying to have a long conversation with someone who couldn't understand what I was saying – I just gave up in the end," he says. Lachlan believes he has lost two years' of financial support. He says: "If you have a disease like this then PIP should be offered to you – you shouldn't have to claim it because it's not easy. "Once you stop earning, all the bills are still there, even if you have an incurable disease, the bills keep coming." The UK's Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said it could not comment without certain personal information being provided. Social Security Scotland, a Scottish government agency that helps to deliver social security payments, has been approached for comment. Leeann works part-time as she balances caring for her husband. She says: "Knowing that he's going to get worse is a horrible thought – it keeps me awake at night. "It worries me how I'm even going to cope looking after him when he gets to a certain stage. "Every day I think if he can get up and go out and do whatever he does then I can't just sit about and be sad and angry – I still have to keep going too." Leeann is also daunted by their financial situation and worries about when she will have to give up work and care for Lachlan full-time. She says: "Do you potentially have the threat of losing our home as well, on top of your husband not being well and there's nothing you can do about it?" Lachlan has thrown himself into raising awareness about MND and fundraising. He has raised more than £10,000 so far for families affected by the disease. More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds The average life expectancy of someone with MND is just 18 months from diagnosis. There is currently no cure or meaningful treatments. Lachlan says although his diagnosis has robbed him of so much, including playing his beloved shinty, he is determined to remain positive and spend as much time with his family and secure their financial future. He says: "Really the only thing that's important is to try and enjoy the life I've got left and make sure my family are enjoying it with me." Leeann adds: "I thought we had a long time together where we would grow old together, see the kids have kids, get married - all that kind of stuff. "But knowing that probably isn't going to happen, it makes you really appreciate the time you've got with each other." Regan says her dad's attitude is inspirational. She says: "We can't sit being all doom and gloom when he's the one that's actually unwell and he's the one being positive so we've just got to try and do that as well." Her sister Molly adds: "It's such a horrible, horrible disease. "You're literally just watching someone lose themselves right in front of your eyes and there's literally nothing you can do." MND Scotland said the disease put huge strains on families. The charity's Angela Harris said: "We are here to support people so they are not on their own with it at all. "We would strongly advise anyone whose got a diagnosis or is affected in this way to come to MND Scotland and talk to the support team." Dr Madina Kara, director of research at the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, said work was continuing to find a cure. MND Scotland My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
