Carryduff GAC are delighted to announce that the Burnview Group have agreed to be the new Senior Team sponsor. Pictured is Jim Kelly, director of the Burnview Group, presenting a new set of jerseys to Carryduff Senior Captain John Lavery.

Also pictured is the Carryduff Chairperson John Higgins and Carryduff Senior Player Gavin Kelly.

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The Club's Annual Quiz Night takes place this Friday, the 27st April, @ 9pm at the Beechill Inn.

Any donations for the Tombola would be greatly appreciated.

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Seniors Let Victory Slip From Their Grasps ...

The seniors suffered a three point defeat in Annaclone on Monday evening. There can be no question that this was a game they should have won.

After dominating most of the first half they still entered the dressing room a point behind at 1-03 to 0-05 after being 0-02 to 0-05 to the good.

They quickly pulled back the deficit at the beginning of the second half and took a 3 point lead ten minutes in.

Annaclone pulled themselves back in to the game and when captain John Lavery and Damien Teague had to go off injured, the home team began to put the Carryduff backs under enormous pressure.

With Carryduff losing the midfield battle the pressure told and Annaclone ran out winners by 1-10 to 0-10.

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... but make sure of the points against Warrenpoint

The seniors got their first points on the board with a comprehensive 0-13 to 0-04 victory over Warrenpoint in Carryduff on Friday evening.

In control all evening against many peoples promotion favourites, the Duff men put in the performance which the team management and supporters knew they were capable of.

full forward Shane O'Neill had a masterful performance, giving the Warrenpoint rearguard a master class in how to field, score and hastle the opposition.

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Carryduff U-16(B) Lose To Loughinisland

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Carryduff 16 (B) played their first league game against Loughinisland at Ballykinlar. With the wind behind them in the first half and plenty of running, Loughinisland secured a strong lead 6-06 to 0-01. The scoreline did not reflect the effort from the Carryduff team who defended well largely, however the Loughinisland boys were more comfortable on the ball, and took their scores well.

With the wind at their backs in the second half, the boys began to lose their nervousness and started playing better football. A number of good opportunities were wasted due to a keenness to get rid of the ball, however there was a much better showing this period with Carryduff containing Loughinisland to 2-06 and adding 2-03 to the solitary point from the first half.

There is plenty to work to do at training, and the mentors know that the boys are capable of more, so we look forward to the match at home to Ardglass next week and a continually improving team.

Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 8-12 Loch an Oilean 2-04

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St John's Beat U14 Boys

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The U14A Boys Football team lost the first game of the East Down A League to a strong St. John’s team on Thursday 19th April 2007.

Carryduff lead by 2 points to nil with scores from Michael Conway and Conor McCormick after 5 minutes, but St. John’s midfield and half backs took control and at half time Carryduff trailed by 9 points. The half time score of 2-6 to 0-3 was an injustice to the Carryduff defence and in particular Eoin Doherty who was magnificent in Goal.

After strong words at half time, the change in the second half was outstanding. Commitment, tackling, team work all missing in the first half were evident after the break. Two goals from Charles McAllister reflected the domination that Carryduff exerted on the match.

With further points from Michael Conway, Conor McCormick, Charles McAllister and Peter Lavery Carryduff edged to within 4 points.

Against the run of play St. Johns scored a late penalty to leave the final score St. Johns 3-11 Carryduff 2-08.

The whole panel deserve credit for the excellent performance in the second half.

Full Time Score

Naomh Eoin 3-11 Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 2-08

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Carryduff Scorers

Peter Lavery 0-01

Michael Conway 0-02

Charles McAllister 2-02

Conor McCormick 0-03

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The Carryduff Team was

Eoin Doherty

Ciaran Goodwin Conor O’Neill Joe Sweeney

Donough Smyth Conor Cassidy James Lavery

Aidan O’Gorman Conor McFlynn

Peter Lavery Colm McGrady Jonny Murray

Michael Conway Charles McAllister Conor McCormick

Fir Ionaid

Diarmuid Goodwin

Ronan McGrady

Rory McGrath

Ben Carey

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More Success For U14 Hurlers

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Carryduff played a Bredagh side who are in Division 1 and had previously beaten Ballygalget and did very well against a strong Ballycran side.

The Carryduff boys started very well with all of the possession but failed to make the most out of a number of chances. The first point finally came from Danny McGlinchey and more was to follow as a goal from Rory McGrath put the home side 1-2 to 0-0 up at the half time break.

The second half started and more scores from Danny McGlinchey, Conor McCormick and Chris Overend made the win a certainty. 2 late consolation scores came from Bredaghs Tim Durkan who had a good game at the middle of the park. Good performances also came from Eoin Conway, Niall McArdle, Conor Cassidy and James Lavery.

This was a great Carryduff performance and this will give the team plenty of confidence going into the Feile on Saturday.

Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 3-04 Breadach 0-02

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Carryduff Scorers

Danny McGlinchey 0-02

Conor McCormick 1-02

Rory McGrath 1-00

Chris Overend 1-00

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The Carryduff Team was

Matthew Mooney

James Rooney Conor Cassidy Diarmuid Goodwin

Luke Elliot Ryan O'Reilly James Lavery

Niall McArdle Danny McGlinchey

Thomas Flynn Eoin Conway Conor McCormick

Rory McGrath Michael Conway Charles McAllister

Fir Ionaid

Kieran Goodwin

Gareth Lynch

Chris Overend

Rory McKay

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U14 Ladies Get Big Win Against Mayobridge

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Carryduff under 14 ladies put in a superb team performance against Mayobridge in Round 2 of the football league.

Carryduff started very well with the initial midfield pairing of Ciara Crosbie and Erin Robinson setting the scene for the game - relentless pressure on the Mayobridge defence. Ciara Crosbie open the scoring in the second minute with a well taken point. Shortly afterwards following a goal mouth scramble Emily Duffy squeezed a goal through packed goal mouth. This spurred half forwards Fiona McCauley and Niamh Molloy to take a point a piece. Emily was in great form and added another two points to her tally. In a brief excursion out of their half Mayobridge broke free and scored a great point.Carryduff responded with a salvo of 4 goals, the pick of which saw Emily, one - on - one with the keeper, calmly pass the ball into the net.

Centre half back Hanna Magorrian was superb throughout the game not only in marking County football star Harly Linden but also in her distribution of the ball. She was ably assisted by Aoife O'Reilly and Emma Boyle.Emma's and Aoife's performances were also worthy of note, their turn of pace and assured passing ensured that little got past them.

For most of the game the full back line of Niamh Lenaghan, Ciara Doherty, Meghan Doherty and goalkeeper Katy McCann were seldom tested. Forwards Orla McKay and Niamh Hughes were a constant threat and Emma Hanna got off the mark with two fine points as the half drew to a close.

Mayobridge started the second half brightly and scored a superbly executed goal taken by the County u14 captain Sinead McNamee. Carryduff responded with another goal from Emily Duffy followed by a point from Hanna Magorrian. Substitutes Niamh McGrath and Fiona Rodgers played well and had several narrowly missed opportunities. Rebecca Coulter and Emily Hewitt showed great determination as did Maeve Toner.

In a rare lapse of Carryduff concentration Mayobridge struck with a very well taken goal. However the ladies responded well again with Ciara Crosbie adding to her points tally and Erin Robinson opening her account for the season with two goals.

Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 8-09 Droichead Mhaigh Eo 2-01

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Carryduff Scorers

Emily Duffy 3-02

Emma Hanna 1-02

Fiona McCauley 1-02

Ciara Crosbie 0-02

Niamh Molloy 0-01

Orla McKay 1-00

Erin Robinson 2-00

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Minor Footballers Take Note. Dates for Your Diary.

25/4 Carryduff v Loughinisland.

League. Meet at pitch 6.15pm

29/4 Carryduff v Saul/St Johns.

Feis Sevens in Ballykinlar. Meet at Hall 10.30am

2/5 Training at the Pitch.

6.00pm-7.30pm

9/5 Ballykinlar v Carryduff.

League

12/5 Training at the Pitch.

10.30am-12.00pm

14/5 Training at the Pitch

6.00pm-7.30pm

16/5 Carryduff v St Johns

Championship

7.30 throw in.

Minor Management Rules

All players must be registered.

All players must have Carryduff shorts and socks.

Unless you have a valid reason, for example exams or exam preparation all players are expected to attend all of the above fixtures and training sessions.

As usual please contact Kieron or Eamon as early as possible if you forsee any problems.

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Senior Ladies Get Derby Victory

The senior ladies demolished Bredagh in Carryduff on Saturday evening winning by 28 points in the Intermediate league.

The Carryduff Ladies team which demolished local rivals Bredagh on Saturday evening.

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Reserves Get Both Points At Ballymartin

The reserves came home with both points from Ballymartin in ACPRLII on Sunday afternoon but it was touch and go!

Ballymartin started the brighter and took a 3 point lead before Carryduff responded. Darren Price scored a second goal in a few weeks to help Carryduff to a 1-06 to 0-04 half time lead.

Ballymartin came right back at Carryduff in the second half and eventually drew level but a Chris McConville goal proved enough for both points.

Final score Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 2-14 Baile Uí Mhairtin 0-16

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Minors Beat Drumaness Report II

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The minor footballers got their league campaign of to a winning start on Wednesday evening with an away victory over Drumaness by 4-10 to 0-07.

After a tight and fairly evenly matched opening 25 minutes to the first half Carryduff lead somewhat luckily, by 0-04 to 0-02 thanks to some solid defending by all six backs, a number of important saves by Ciaran Lavery and points from Cian Slevin, Andy Moorhead and Conal Early (2).

However late goals from Darragh Brownlee, Conal Early and well worked point from Cian Slevin meant that Carryduff lead at half-time by 2-05 to 0-02.

The second half started well with a second goal for Darragh Brownlee, however Drumaness continued to battle hard and it was only after a fine penalty save from Ciaran Lavery that Carryduff were able to pull away.

Further points were tagged on from Andy Moorhead, Ben Quinn, Neil McGowan and Darragh Brownlee and a good display was rounded of by a third Darragh Brownlee goal.

Full Time Score

Droim an Easa 0-07 Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 4-10

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Carryduff Scorers

Cian Slevin 0-02

Andy Moorhead 0-02

Conal Early 1-03

Darragh Brownlee 3-01

Ben Quinn 0-01

Neill McGowan 0-01

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The Carryduff Team was

Ciaran Lavery

Ryan Forrest Paddy Craig Matthew McCauley

Robert Forrest Michael Conway Cormac McCrory

Cian Slevin Conor Beattie

Neil McGowan Ben Quinn Andy Moorhead

Conal Early Danny McClean Darragh Brownlee

Fir Ionaid

Thomas Artherton for Matthew McCauley

Conor Donnelly for Danny McClean

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Senior Ladies Win Opening Fixture

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The senior ladies had their first intermediate league game on Saturday evening with a home fixture against Newry Shamrocks. This turned to be a game of two contrasting halfs. At the start Carryduff were by far the dominant team causing the Newry Shamrock ladies all sorts of problems.

Suzanne Baxter’s high fielding and direct style of play was well supported with strong running by Eimear McKay, Laura Sharvin and Aine Molloy resulting in this combination having control down the centre of the pitch. Emer McKay opened Carryduff’s account with a goal and this was quickly followed up with another from Laura Sharvin.

The Carryduff backs Rhiannon McBay Doherty , Emma Magorrian and Donnla Fisher coped well with the few Shamrock attacks while Emma Swail back after a long injury layoff helped steady the defence.

Up front most of the forwards got in on the scoring. Catherine Sloan gave her marker a torrid time scoring a hat trick of goals while Kate McKay, Claire Fitzsimmons and Eimear McKay finished the first half scoring with further points each. Deirdre Swail and Gemma Mulligan were also giving their markers a busy time with fast moving support play.

Half time score Carryduff 7-03 Newry Shamrocks 0-00

This was a game which changed completely on the resumption of play. With the big lead the Carryduff ladies must have thought that the game was over, became complacent, and allowed the reorganised Newry ladies to claw their way back.

The Shamrock’s Fegan twins upped their workrate and started to win more possession. This was soon translated into scores and during this period the Newry ladies notched up a score of 3-9 with no reply from Carryduff. Carryduff’s massive 24 point lead had now been cut to 6 points before they suddenly realised that there was a game on.

It was the determined rearguard action of goalie Catherine Rooney, and in particular Aisling Magee, Donnla Fisher and Aine Molloy who came to the rescue and got their team going again.

Laura Sharvin, Kate McKay and Suzanne Baxter started to win more possession outfield and aided by strong running from substitute Eadaoin Early mounted attacks on the Shamrocks defence.

Emer McKay finished strongly getting a point and put a comfortable margin between the scorelines by finishing off with her third goal of the match. In the final quarter the young substitutes Julie Coulter and Maeve Magennis also played well at this level.

Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 8-04 Seamrogai An Iuir 3-09

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HB Walls Carryduff Golf Classic 2007

The HB Walls Carryduff Golf Classic 2007 takes place at Rockmount Golf Club, Carryduff on Friday the 18th May 2007.

A four ball costs £160 including a golfers meal and entrance into the evenings entertainment. Entry forms are available now!

If you are willing to sponsor a hole, or you think you know someone who would be, you can contact Paul Bradley on 07713399832 for more information.

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This week's winning numbers

3, 4, 11, 15

There were no winners of the Jackpot.

Congratulations to the Match 3 number winners who each won £21

Mr S Wallace

Mr R Diffin

Mr J Webb

Mr J McCaffrey

Mr J McBrien

Mr A Moohan

Mr & Mrs JB & BA Kelly