Scor Resources - Including updated Rule Book

There are eight events/disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture:  Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Léiriú Stáitse/Stage Presentation, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing and Table Quiz. The competition is divided into two age levels, Scór na nÓg, for young people under 17 and Scór Sinsir, for those over 17.

Scor Resources - Updated 29th September 2016

• 2016 Scór Rulebook
• Rúnaithe Scór na gContaetha – 2016
• Trá na gCeisteanna - Answer Sheets
• Scór Marking Cards - 10 Rows
• Marking Card - 4 Rows
• Scór Remark Sheets

Dundrum GAC to help co-ordinate unique football art project in Down

Thomas Brezing is an artist based in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin and has been working on an environmental art project which deals with plastic & marine pollution.

The art work will be made out of a large number of sports balls, in particular GAA balls and the end product will be a life size whale-like skeleton.
The motivation for this new work is to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the world's oceans whilst highlighting the harmful affect on marine life and ultimately ourselves. Him and his wife have contacted many GAA clubs and set up a few collection points (in Galway, Sligo, Meath and Westmeath) where they also had articles published in relation to the project in order to collect as many sports balls as possible and to encourage people to recycle the old/broken/punctured balls.

It would be great to get some sports balls from Co. Down for the project as well. Thomas would like the project to be as broad and inclusive as possible (they have even received footballs from German and Finnish clubs).

If your club is in a position to provide old balls then contact Dundrum secretary Mark Fitzsimons on 07523228422 or secretary.dundrum.down@gaa.

Down GAA TV is streaming the Down Senior and Intermediate Football Finals live to our overseas supporters with delayed viewing to Ireland and UK viewers.  Coverage starts at 1.45pm with the An Riocht v Bredagh IFC followed by the SFC Final between Clonduff and Kilcoo.

To watch the games live please clcik here or visit
http://www.downgaa.net/live/

Due to the timing of the All Ireland Football final replay, (1st Oct),  CCC have decided to re-schedule the round of league fixtures due to be played that day , to Sunday Oct 2nd @ 12 pm.

The early throw in time is to facilitate patrons who may wish to attend the All County Minor and Junior Championship finals in Pairc Esler that same afternoon.

Bredagh win Down Intermediate Hurling Championship for 3^rd time

Bredagh Senior Hurlers won the Down Intermediate Hurling championship for the third time at sunny Newcastle today, overcoming a determined and dogged Ballycran team by the bare minimum.

On a perfect day for hurling, Bredagh started well and although went behind early on, soon opened up a two point lead, thanks to scores by Niall Irwin, Decky McCartney and a pointed free by Cillian McSuibhne.

Mal Scullin was heavily involved in the opening exchanges winning possession in the air, dirty ball on the ground and laying the ball off to supporting players.  McCartney, too, started brightly and was a constant threat, getting out in front to win plenty ball and only for some excellent defending might had more scores to his name.

The full back line of Mark Patterson, Tom McGuckin and Michael Woods were solid and composed and dealt well with Ballycran’s attacking threat.  Cormac Hughes was his usual dominant self at centre back, strong in the air and sweeping up for his wing men of Eoghan Donnelly and Cillian McSuibhne.

Ballycran gradually gained a foothold and levelled the scores before the side exchange a number of tit for tat scores.  During this period Sean McGourty and Irwin formed an effective midfield with both chipping in with vital scores, while Emmet Trainor, stationed a centre forward worked tirelessly.  The Ormeau men looked to have more of a goal threat with the Ballycran keeper Declan Ennis being forced into two outstanding saves.  The first, a point blank block from Niall Donnelly who reacted quickest to a ball rebounding off the upright – McSuibhne was unerring with the resultant 65.  And then a well worked move between McCartney and Trainor put Ryan Curran in space and it took a full length diving effort to keep his shot out.

With 3 minutes to go in the half, Ballycran had opened up a two point lead and it looked like Bredagh needed the half time whistle to re-organise.  However Philip Miskimmin struck for a goal for the Crans leaving 5 points between the teams and clear daylight for the first time in the match.  This Bredagh team has repeatedly shown during its league campaign that it will not flinch in the face of adversity and seconds later a searing Niall Donnelly run through the heart of the Crans defence was finished with a rasping shot to the net.  A further minor score by Donal Hughes left the odd score between the teams at the half time whistle – 1-09 to 1-08.

Ballycran opened the second half scoring to stretch their lead before the imperious Donal Hughes won possession in midfield and raced towards the goals. His low shot bounced high over the keeper but snuck under the crossbar to give Bredagh the advantage.  Following a similar pattern to the first half, the men in maroon and white enjoyed a period of relative dominance – solid in defence and biting hard in the midfield area, with Niall Irwin turning in a superb performance.  Unfortunately that dominance was not reflected on the scoreboard with several chances drifting outside the posts.

The Ardsmen stuck to their task admirably and when Joe Shields dropped a ball in the square only a Mark Patterson clearance off the line averted a goal.  On their next attack Crans made sure though and a low shot from Niall Breen beat Shields to leave them ahead and Bredagh with serious work to do.  Danny Robinson and Ian Galway were introduced for Trainor and Curran but the tide looked to be against Bredagh who could not gain a foothold at the half forward line.  Cometh the hour, cometh the man however and Woods and Cormac Hughes thundered into the last 10minunte and gave no quarter in breaking up Crans attacks.

Donal Hughes began to exert more influence in the attacking half and 2 pointed frees from McSuibne, plus excellent scores from McCartney, now playing a roving midfield role and popping up all over the pitch, and Niall Donnelly put the City boys into the lead.  Leading by two points deep into injury time Crans won a free 25 yards out and at a difficult angle.  The resultant strike scorched over the bar, leaving the referee to blow the final whistle and sparking jubilant scenes in the Bredagh camp as injured captain Cathal Brunton received the cup.

Best for Bredagh were the Hughes brothers, Woods, Irwin, Niall Donnelly and McCartney, with Mark Patterson also contributing with a typically no-nonsense corner back performance.  In truth though, this was an excellent team display and just reward for the efforts of the full panel throughout the year.  Time and time again the boys have stuck to their task when things weren’t going their way and dug out hard fought wins.  There are always things to improve on though, and the team will need to be more clinical in front of goal if they are to make an impact in the Ulster Intermediate Championship, which starts with a quarter final away to Sean McCumhaill’s of Donegal in two weeks’ time.

Thanks to all the supporters who made the journey to Newcastle, and a special mention also to Sean Dunlevy who sustained a bad shoulder injury in the semi-final vs Carryduff and is facing a lengthy period of recovery – all the squad wish him well in his recovery.

Winning Bredagh Team:

Joe Shields, Mark Patterson, Tom McGuckin, Michael Woods, Eoghan Donnelly, Cormac Hufghes, Cillian McSuibne (0-5, 4f, 1 65), Niall Irwin (0-2), Sean McGourty (0-2), Mal Scullin, Emmet Trainor, Donal Hughes (1-03), Decky McCartney (0-2), Niall Donnelly (1-03), Ryan Curran.

Panel: Danny Robinson, Ian Galway, Paul Kelly, Cathal Brunton, Aaron Maguire, Ruairi Sheridan, Matt McAfee, Ciaran McFarland, Sean McGuigan, Andrew Hoctor, Sean Dunlevy.

JHC: Final win for the Fontenoys

Liatroim ended their quest for a Down Junior Hurling Championship when they overcame a valiant Newry side to become County Champions in Newcastle last weekend. Played in perfect conditions, it was the Fontenoys who made their intentions clear hitting 3 points and a Paul Mc Aleenan goal before Shamrocks had their first score.  The Newry side however gradually fought their way back into the game and goals from Kevin Fegan and Conor Mc Polin followed by a flurry of points saw them take a 2-5 to 1-4 lead with just over 10 minutes of the first half remaining. The match then swung back in the Fontenoy’s favour and while Neil Courtney added a Newry point, it was Liatroim who dominated those closing stages with scores from Oisin Mc Manus (0-3), Pearse Og Mc Crickard (0-2) and Micheal Mc Cartan putting them back into a one point lead when the half time whistle blew.

The second half began as the first had finished with man of the match Pearse Og Mc Crickard pulling the strings from midfield. As well as adding 3 points of his own, he drove his team mates forward and Mc Manus, Mc Cartan and another Paul Mc Aleenan goal took advantage to put Liatroim into what seemed like an unassailable nine points. Shamrocks did not give up however and when Paul Sheehan drove a free to the Fontenoy net, it looked as though a revival might be on the cards. Liatroim responded in the best possible fashion and points from Mc Crickard, Gavin McCawl and Jarlath Mc Aleenan helped stretch their lead further. The never-say-die attitude of Newry men continued to show and late goals from Ryan Courtney and Eoin Mc Guinness gave them further hope but with the clock ticking down, the Fontenoys defence held out. A final point from ace marksman, Oisin Mc Manus meant that the Junior Hurling Championship was on its way to Liatroim on a 2-19 to 4-7 scoreline Amidst jubilant scenes, County Chairman Sean Rooney presented the Mooney Cup to Liatroim captain Micheal Mc Cartan.

Congratulations to Portaferry Under 14 hurlers who won the Down U 14 Championship today with a 3-5 to 2-4 victory over Bredagh

A never say die, determined, skilled and overall brilliant performance from the Ports saw them beat Bredagh to claim the Championship.

Down GAA Club Fixtures - Week beginning 19th September 2016

2016 Down GAA Senior Football Championship - Sponsored by Morgan Fuels

Sun, 25 Sep,

Kilcoo V Clonduff 16:15, 

2016 Down GAA Intermediate Football Championship - Sponsored by Trocaire

Sun, 25 Sep,

An Ríocht V Bredagh 14:00, 

2016 Down GAA Junior Football Championship - Sponsored by Trocaire

Fri, 23 Sep,

Teconnaught V St Michael's 19:30, 

South Down U11 Football League Div 1 Sponsored by New Mourne Trophies Newry

Sun, 25 Sep,

Burren V Warrenpoint 11:00, 

Mayobridge V Shamrocks 11:00, 

South Down U13 Football League Div 1 Sponsored by New Mourne Trophies Newry

Sat, 24 Sep,

Warrenpoint V Clonduff 17:30, 

Burren V Mayobridge 17:30, 

South Down U13 Football League Div 2 Sponsored by new Mourne Trophies Newry

Sat, 24 Sep,

St Michael's V Saval 16:15, 

St John Bosco V Tullylish 16:15, 

Annaclone V Burren 16:15, 

Sun, 25 Sep,

Atticall V Eire Og 14:00, 

SDRFL

Wed, 21 Sep,

Mayobridge V St John Bosco 19:30, 

South Down U11 Football League Div 2B Sponsored by New Mourne Trophies Newry

Sun, 25 Sep,

Eire Og V St Michael's 11:00, 

Mayobridge V Drumgath 11:00, 

South Down U11 Football League Div2A Sponsored by New Mourne Trophies Newry

Sun, 25 Sep,

Rostrevor V St John Bosco 11:00, 

Annaclone V Ballyholland 11:00, 

2016 Down GAA All County Football League Division 1 Sponsored by O Neills

Fri, 23 Sep,

Bryansford V Glenn 19:00, 

2016 Down GAA All County Football League Division 2 Sponsored by O Neills

Fri, 23 Sep,

Tullylish V Loughinisland 19:30, 

Sat, 24 Sep,

Liatroim V Darragh Cross 16:00, 

Clann na Banna V Downpatrick 16:00, 

Carryduff V St John's 16:00, 

Wed, 28 Sep,

Rostrevor V An Ríocht 19:30, 

Tullylish V Downpatrick 19:30, 

2016 Down GAA All County Football League Division 3 Sponsored by O Neills

Sat, 24 Sep,

Dromara V Shamrocks 16:00, 

2016 Down GAA All County Minor Football Championship

Sat, 24 Sep,

Liatroim V Bryansford 12:00, 

Burren V Carryduff 13:30, 

2016 Down GAA All County U16 Football Championship

Sat, 24 Sep,

Bredagh V Ballyholland 12:00, 

Morgan Fuels 2016 Down GAA Senior Hurling Championship - Sponsored by Morgan Fuels

Sat, 24 Sep,

Ballycran V Ballygalget 16:00, 

2016 Down GAA All County Minor Hurling Championship - Shield

Wed, 21 Sep,

Bredagh V Warrenpoint 19:30, 

2016 South Down GAA Minor B Football Championship Sponsoredby New Mourne Trophies Newry

Sat, 24 Sep,

An Ríocht V Clann na nGael 15:30, 

2016 South Down GAA MFL (Bottom 6) Sponsored by New Mourne Trophies Newry

Sat, 24 Sep,

St John Bosco V Drumgath 17:30, 

2016 South Down U14 B Football Championship Sponsored by New Mourne Trophies

Sat, 24 Sep,

Warrenpoint V Longstone 14:00, 

2016 East Down U12.5 Football Championship (Division 1 Group A)

Sun, 25 Sep,

Kilcoo V Carryduff 11:00, 

2016 East Down U12.5 Football Championship (Division 1 Group B)

Mon, 19 Sep,

Bryansford V Castlewellan 06:30, 

Sun, 25 Sep,

Castlewellan V Bredagh 11:00, 

2016 East Down U12.5 Football Championship (Division 2 Group A)

Sun, 25 Sep,

Darragh Cross V Loughinisland 11:00, 

St John's V Teconnaught 11:00, 

2016 East Down U12.5 Football Championship (Division 2 Group B)

Sun, 25 Sep,

Saul V Carryduff 11:00, 

Liatroim V St Paul's 11:00, 

2016 East Down U12.5 Football Championship (Division 3)

Sun, 25 Sep,

Drumaness V Aughlisnafin 11:00, 

Ardglass V Dromara 11:00