The Down Minors played Derry in two pre-league challenge games on Saturday afternoon.

Played in bitterly cold conditions both teams struggled at times to keep the ball but still managed to produce two entertaining games.

Unfortunately Derry came out the winning side in both. Carryduff's Niall McDonald lined out in midfield in the first game.

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First Aid Course Held

The Club organised a First Aid Course on Saturday for those willing to help teams out with First Aid.

Another course is planned for those unable to attend on Saturday. If you would be willing to provide first aid cover at any games please give your name to any committee member.

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Senior Presentation Night

The Club's Annual Senior Presentation Night took place in the Errigle Inn on Saturday evening with Carryduff and Down legend Greg Blaney the Guest of Honour.
The Club's thanks goes to all those how attended and made the night such a success. A special thanks goes to the Errigle Inn for providing a First Class dinner.

Most Improved Minor - Ciaran Conway
Minor Player of the Year - Ryan Hanna
Reserver Player of the Year - Brian Gibson
Senior Player of the Year - Aidan McGirr
Club Person of the Year - Ger Connery

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u16 Ladies Beaten By Castlewellan

The u16 Ladies put in a valiant effort in their game against a very skillful Castlewellan side but could not stem the tide against their experienced opposition.

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Minors Throw Away Victory

The Minors threw away a six point lead against Castlewellan on Sunday afternoon conceding two awful goals in the last few minute of play.

A Ronan McLaughlin goal helped Carryduff to a 1-06 to 0-02 lead at half-time as Carryduff coasted. The third quarter saw Carryduff maintain their lead only for them to self destruct in the final period with a failure to find colleagues with their passes the chief culprit for Carryduff's demise.

While this result certainly put a dent in Carryduff's title hopes, wins in the remaining games will see them home.

Next up Kilcoo in Kilcoo next Sunday.

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Senior Loose To Dundrum

The Seniors, missing some players, were disappointing beaten by division four side Dundrum in a pre-season friendly in Dundrum on Sunday going down by 2-09 to 1-09.

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Reserves Run Warrenpoint Close

The Reserves playing in their first match in the ACPRL produced a determined performance against their more experienced opposition in Carryduff on Sunday.

Final Score Carryduff 1-09 Warrenpoint 1-12.

The Senior Award Winners:
Back (L-R) Brian Gibson, Ryan Hanna, Ciaran Conway, Aidan McGirr.
Front (L-R) Ger Connery, Greg Blaney, Donnla Fisher, Jemma Mulligan