'Top class', 'compelling', 'what a club' - praise pours in for Crossmaglen Rangers TV documentary

The documentary was broadcast last night on BBC Northern Ireland.

ONE OF THE best-known and most successful GAA clubs in the country went under the spotlight for a TV documentary last night and the end product has been widely praised.

The Crossmaglen team Crossmaglen Rangers have been crowned All-Ireland senior club football champions on six occasions. Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO / Declan Roughan/INPHO

‘Crossmaglen: Field Of Dreams’ was broadcast last night on BBC Northern Ireland.

The documentary – the work of reporter Thomas Niblock and producer Natalie Maynes – provided a behind the scenes look at the Armagh club who have enjoyed an astonishing rate of success in recent times.

It will be repeated tomorrow night at 11.15pm on BBC Two Northern Ireland.

An inspirational club who have triumphed through adversity. Great show! #Crossmaglen #TheToughest pic.twitter.com/IA7hwnNAuh
— AIB_GAA (@AIB_GAA) March 21, 2016

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To the people of @crossrangers thank you- an amazing community. As it says inside the army base #XMG #Crossmaglen pic.twitter.com/AyQXUYBEiM
— Thomas Niblock (@thomasniblock) March 21, 2016

Thomas Niblock BBC / Twitter

Paul Hearty lifts the cup Crossmaglen Rangers captain Paul Hearty lifts the trophy after last November's Ulster club final win. Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO Presseye / Declan Roughan/INPHO / Declan Roughan/INPHO

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The feedback was overwhelmingly positive from the Crossmaglen Rangers players.

Aaron Kernan

1/2 In London for a few days work. Ive just seen the clubs documentary online. Margaret McConville's input was amazing. What a lady.
— Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) March 22, 2016

Aaron Kernan / Twitter

2/2 As GAA people we are all obsessed with bettering ourselves, our clubs & our communities. It brings so much unity to our lives. #Proud
— Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) March 22, 2016

Aaron Kernan / Twitter

Johnny Hanratty

Thanks for showing off our wonderful wee town was an amazing doc thank you @nataliemaynesy @thomasniblock @crossrangers
— Johnny Hanratty (@JohnnyHanratty) March 21, 2016

Johnny Hanratty / Twitter

Paul Hearty

Well done @thomasniblock @nataliemaynesy on producing a truly great documentary, highlighting all that is great in our town #Crossmaglen
— Paul Hearty (@paul_hearty1) March 21, 2016

Paul Hearty / Twitter

Aaron Cunningham

Was great having you down with us!! Thanks again! https://t.co/jCvNPDrycz
— Aaron Cunningham (@AaronCunns11) March 22, 2016

Aaron Cunningham / Twitter

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And several inter-county figures also paid tribute when reacting to the documentary.

Owen Mulligan (Tyrone)

Top class show about @crossrangers. Enjoyed every minute of it. Very jealous in what they've achieved as a club and how they stick together.
— Owen Mulligan (@owen_mulligan) March 21, 2016

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Ronan Sweeney (Kildare)

Brilliant documentary on Crossmaglen gaa. What a club!!
— Ronan Sweeney (@Roli100) March 21, 2016

Ronan Sweeney / Twitter

Tomas Quinn (Dublin)

Enjoyed Crossmaglen doc,unique surroundings but similar issues & characters on many club teams.Strange no Kernan input?Jamie Clarke is class
— Tomás Quinn (@mossyquinn) March 21, 2016

Tomás Quinn / Twitter

Paddy Bradley (Derry)

Compelling viewing. What a club. @thomasniblock @crossrangers 👏👏 Fantastic work
— Paddy Bradley (@PaddyB14) March 21, 2016

Paddy Bradley / Twitter

Alan Smith (Kildare)

Tea and buns before every championship game so from now on. #crossmaglen secret revealed #gaa
— Alan Smith (@alansmith631) March 21, 2016

Alan Smith / Twitter

Tomas Corrigan (Fermanagh)

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Barry Cahill (Dublin)

Interesting seeing Jamie Clarkes take on what he feels towards football & #GAA in @crossrangers BBC documentary!
— Barry Cahill (@barrycahilldub) March 21, 2016

Barry Cahill / Twitter

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'Top class', 'compelling', 'what a club' - praise pours in for Crossmaglen Rangers TV documentary

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