Carryduff U-13s played in the league final against Bryansford in Ballykinlar minus a number of injured players. They started well and dominated the first half leading 1-04 to 0-02 at half-time.

Bryansford's midfielder was in form in the second half and with the wind in his back scored a number of excellent long range frees. Bryansford came into the game more but Carryduff defended well and unfortunately squandered a number of chances to kill the game off. Carryduff won in the end 3-08 to 1-10. Carryduff's captain Conor McFlynn lifted the shield for a deserved victory.

Well done to each and everyone of the squad of 35.

The day had started with the sad news that Rory McDonnell's (full-forward) grandfather had passed away on Saturday night. Despite this Rory decided to play and gave a display that his grandfather John McDonnell would be proud off.

Unfortunately for the club and the team the day also finished on an extremely sad note.

On the way back to the club rooms in Carryduff a number of parents and kids stopped at Brennan’s for a celebratory ice cream. It was here that Brendan McCann, one of the victorious U-13 mentors fell ill. Unfortunately Brendan did not recover despite the great efforts of all those parents that were by Brendan’s side, the medics that attended and a special mention to the staff of Brennan’s shop that offered immense help and support.

Brendan has been involved with the players in the present U-13 squad since his son Seamus started playing at 7 years of age. Brendan’s big goal was to succeed and he certainly did that by 1pm on Sunday 09 December 2007. He was always very proud of his son Seamus on the football field and no more so than in the final.

Brendan's passion for the game rubbed off on his wife Margaret who follows the team everywhere in total awe of 'her 2 men'.

Brendan was a true Gael and a very loyal servant to Carryduff in both football and hurling. He was greatly respected by Carryduff club members and was acknowledged as a key man in the development of the U-13 squad.

Brendan was a fantastic husband to Margaret, a true father to Seamus, a strong family man with high values for Margaret's family and his own, a legend in the eyes of the kids he coached and a friend to anyone that was fortunate to know him.

God bless you Brendan and may you rest in peace.

Brendan McCann RIP (1961-2007)