Carryduff GAC Club News

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Reserves Loose At Downpatrick

The reserves lost their ACRFL II fixture at Downpatrick by 1-10 to 0-07.

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Kit Sale

A kit sale will be held on Wednesday 13th April from 6.30-9pm in the Club Committee Room.

Socks, shorts, replica jerseys, hats, shower jackets, tracksuits, kit bags and reminderbands available to purchase.

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Under 14 Deverlopment squad lose to St. Malachy's

This was the first of the challenge matches for the under 14 development squad and was played at home. The match was played in three 20 mins segments.

Carryduff looked considerably stronger in the first third,however they only went in 1 point ahead at the break (1,2 vesus 1,1)- failing to capitalise on some good football.

The second third saw St Malachy's come back, scoring 2 goals and a point to Carryduff's 1 goal and a point. Too many of the Carryduff's shots were falling in to the arms of the St Mac's keeper who put in an excellent performance.

The final third saw some Carryduff play to keep in contention before a number of players simply ran out of energy and St. Malachy's scored four goals to Carryduff's single point.

This was the first game together for the squad, and it showed. A lot more effort is required from some of the players to bring us back to the level we were playing at last summer.

More matches will be organised for the development squad, as well as a rotation of players on to the main league team.

Training is on Tuesday and there is a home match on Thursday. See you there.

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u14 Hurling Match Vs Bredagh Postponed

The u14 Hurling match against Bredagh due to have taken place on Monday evening was postponed due to the Parish Mission.

Revised fixture details will be announced when known.

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Brave u12(M)s Defeated By Downpatrick

The u12s lost out to Downpatrick at home on Sunday evening by 0-05 to 3-03 but ran the visitors much closer than the scoreline suggests.

A few large Downpatrick players made the difference as they were able to drive forward through the heart of the Carryduff defence to take their goals.

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Seniors Unlucky Against Attical

The Seniors' season started with a 2-06 to 2-03 defeat to Attical.

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Our Lady And St Patrick's Through To All Ireland Final!

Congratulations to Our Lady and St. Patrick's College, Knock on winning their All Ireland Semi-Final. They beat Community College Leixlip 2-10 to 2-07 to go to the colleges C All-Ireland Final.

The win is particularly special for the Club as we provide the biggest representation on the college's panel.

Well done from all at the Club.

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Hurling Round Up

The Under 12s opened their league season with a 1 point victory away to Castlewellan. Carryduff were on top throughout this low scoring game but found it difficult to convert their chances into scores. Centre field exchanges were dominated by James Lavery and Eoin Conway and they helped Carryduff lay siege to the home defence. That defence held out for long periods and it was a well taken Rory Mc Kay goal which finally broke the deadlock. An accurate point from Eoghan Rodgers added to the Carryduff tally midway through the second half and it seemed as though the boys might finally hit the scores that their pressure deserved. However resolute defending from the Castlewellan keeper and full back line kept the visitors at bay and with ten minutes remaining, Castlewellan broke away and hit their one and only goal of the game. With just one point between the teams, the closing stages of the game were tense but Carryduff held out for a well deserved win.

The under 16s meanwhile had a difficult opening start to their season. Fielding virtually an entire Under 15 team, the boys travelled to play a Kilclief side who were physically stronger in all departments. Despite this, the Carryduff side showed great spirit, determination and periods of skilful play. Kilclief goals either side of halftime put the game beyond Carryduff's reach but thye kept fighting to the end with Carryduff's scores coming from man of the match Conall Early (0-2, Declan Doherty 0-1)and Darragh Brownlee (0-1).

The under 14s open their league campaign this Monday evening with a tough assignment at home to league favourites, Bredagh. All players should be at the pitch at 6.15 p.m.

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Special Limited Edition Reminder Bands On Sale!

The Club have had a limited supply of purple and gold reminderbands manufactured. They cost £3 each.

If you would like to purchase one they will be available for sale at most home matches from Paul Bradley.

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Minors Lose To Castlewellan

The Minors' East Down campaign ended on a low note last night in Castlewellan as the home team claimed the league title with a 4-09 to 2-04 victory.

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A Night At The Races

The Club are holding a Night At The Races in St Joseph's Hall on Saturday 30th April.


Racing from 7.30pm

Buy Your Own Horse

Sponsor A Race

Late Bar

Disco

Horses and sponsorship must be booked before the 24th April. Contact John McGoran, Michael Rafferty or Eddie McCrory.

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Scoreless first half undoes U16s (5/4/2005)

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The failure to convert at least 3 gilt opportunities in the first half when playing against the breeze was a major factor in this defeat. A physically strong Bredagh side in contrast capitalised on their opportunities to go in at half time with a 1-6 to no score lead.

The second half saw Carryduff take the game to Bredagh but scores form Andy Moorhead and Neil Magowan were negated by Bredagh.

Neil Magowan capitalised on a goalkeeping error to cut the lead to six points with a goal after 12 minutes. However despite having the territorial advantage carryduff were unable to eat further into the Bredagh lead with points from Moorhead and Ben Quinn being a poor return.  


Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 1-4 Bredach 1-10  



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Carryduff Scorers

B.Quinn(0-1)
N.Magowan(1-1)
A.Moorhead(0-2)


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The Carryduff Team was  
     
  C. Lavery    
     
P.Craig  R.Forrest  J.Stronge  
     
M.Murray   R.Forrest  C.Beattie  
     
B.Quinn  M.Conway   
     
N.Magowan  A.Moorhead  S.Quinn  
     
C.McCrory   C.Slevin   D.Doherty  


Fir Ionaid

T.Artherton (for P. Craig)
C.Early (for C.McCrory)

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This week's winning numbers (5/4/2005)


  3, 7, 8, 9   

There were no winners of the Jackpot.

Congratulations to the Match 3 number winners who each won £15


Ms S McCrory  
Mrs M McErlean  
Mrs D McKay  
Mrs B Winchester  
Mr P McAlinney  
Mr MG Rafferty  
Mr D McKay  
Mr B Murray  
Mr B Clarke  


Next weeks estimated Jackpot is £825