U14 Ladies Win Memorable Championship Semi Final Encounter

Carryduff and local rivals Bredagh played out a classic encounter in their semi-final championship clash at Saul on Saturday afternoon.

The game lived up to all expectations between the county league champions Carryduff and the runners-up. Carryduff started the stronger and their credentials as champions was evident. Bredagh were on the back foot for most of the first half as Carryduff placed their defence under huge pressure. However Bredagh Gaels were determined and the defence fought with dogged grit, competing fiercely for every ball and thwarting several attacks.

Undeterred Carryduff continued with their characteristic tight hand-passing game which paid off with excellent scores from Aoife O’Reilly, Ciara Crosbie, Fiona McCauley and Niamh Hughes. However on occasions Carryduff’s final ball and scoring opportunities could have been much better. Indeed with all the possession and first half dominance the Carryduff forwards had eleven wides.

Half time Carryduff 1-05 Bredagh 0-02

Carryduff were rocked as Bredagh with the wind in their favour started the second half at a blistering pace. Bredagh’s Ciara Maguire who had a quiet first half displayed her undoubted talent and tormented Carryduff’s defence scoring an excellent goal and created opportunities for others to convert. Bredagh’s Sarah Montgomery and Rachael Goldsmith were also superb.

After ten minutes Carryduff’s narrow lead had been diminished and both teams were level. With the momentum swinging towards Bredagh Carryduff had to dig deep and began to claw themselves back into the game. Carryduff reorganised with Hannah Magorrian tasked to stem Ciara Maguire’s pace which she did to very good effect. Aoife O’Reilly played a captain’s role and supported by her half forwards, the mid field and half backs turned the screw on the Bredagh defence once again.

End to end play from then until the end of the game enthralled the travelling support. Carryduff’s goalkeeper Katy McCann made several vital saves while Aoife O’Reilly finished the scoring with two brilliantly executed goals and points.

With heroes all over the field Niamh Hughes, Niamh Lenaghan, Aoife O’Reilly, Emma Boyle, Meghan Doherty and Hannah Magorrian’s overall performances were worthy of note.

The game was played in good spirit and both teams were a credit to their clubs.

Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 3-09 Breadach 2-06

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Senior Ladies Through In Championship

The senior ladies team made it through to the next round of the Intermediate Championship with a convincing win against Aughlisnafin on Saturday evening.

Too many Carryduff wides meant that the teams were tied at 0-06 to 1-03 at the interval. Carryduff moved up a gear in the second half and dominated proceeding, rattling in six goals before the final whistle to leave the score Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 6-12 Achadh Lios na Feinne 1-03.

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U10 Ladies Update

The under 10 girls have had two great away matches in the last few weeks and have been excellent. The girls have put all their hard work from training into practise and have put on a great display of football. We look forward to inviting those teams back to Carryduff over the next couple of weeks.

Under 10's and under 12's play St Peters Lurgan this Saturday at Carryduff at 13:00.

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U14 Boys Win

The u14 Boys good form continued with a five points victory over St John's in Carryduff on Sunday afternoon.

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Seniors Down

The seniors campaign ended with relegation to Division III after the defeat to Ballyholland on Friday evening.

Carryduff were holding their own in the first half, a point down at 0-03 to 0-02 and levelled the game shortly after the break but the relentless injuries that have afflicted the team all season continued with four players all suffering serious injuries in the game.

Shane O'Neill left in an ambulance with a dislocated shoulder, Ronan McLaughlin suffered a broken collar bone and both Barry O'Neill and Andy Moorehead had broken fingers.

With the disruption to the team, Ballyholland ran out easy winners to condemn Carryduff.

The squad now have to regroup for an away game against Shamrocks on Friday evening.

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Hurling Tickets Draw

Congratulations to Kevin Teague and Paddy Mullen whose names came out of the hat in the All Ireland Hurling Final Tickets Draw.

The Draw for the football final takes place on Thursday 13th September at 8pm in the Clubrooms. If you want to be entered into the Draw, sell 12 tickets and give your name to Paul Bradley on 0771 3399832.

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Minor Boys - Top Big Draw Sellers ... So Far

The minor boys (hurling and football) are leading the way from the u14 Girls as top sellers in the New Pitch Development Draw. 30% of the boys have sold their allocation of 12 tickets or more with the u14 Ladies not too far behind on 26%.

The Senior Ladies and U16 Boys are the worst performers! You can do better!

Full List
1st Minors (M) 30%
2nd U14 (L) 26%
3rd U10 (L) 19%
3rd U12 (M) 19%
5th U16 (L) 17%
6th U14 (M) 16%
7th Senior (M) 15%
8th U10 (M) 14%
8th U12 (L) 14%
10th U16 (M) 12%
11th Senior (L) 10%

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Annual Club Dinner Dance

The Club's Annual Dinner Dance is being held in the La Mon House Hotel on Saturday 1st December with dancing to the Chevys.

Tickets priced at £35 (including ballot) are now available to purchase and are only reserved when they are paid for!

The event sold out in less than two weeks last year so make sure to get your tickets early.

Tickets can be purchased at the Club shop or from Social & Fundraising Committee members.

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This week's winning numbers

1, 3, 14, 18

There were no winners of the Jackpot.

Congratulations to the Match 3 number winners who each won £49

Mr P Lavery
Mr H Scott
Mr B Andrews

Next weeks estimated Jackpot is £970

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PIC 2270 - The Carryduff Senior Ladies who beat Aughlisnafin by 6-12 to 1-03 in the Intermediate Championship