First half goals from Chris O’Neill, Ben Fitzsimons and Tony McMahon together with points by Ciaran Conway (2) and Richard Carey (1) helped Carryduff to a useful lead. Glenelly seemed initially a bit jaded by the journey but responded well with their 5 first half points shared between the full forward and left half forward. Half Time Score Carryduff 3-03 Glenelly 0-5.

In the second half Carryduff appeared to falter and Glenelly hit a purple spell. Once again all 5 Glenelly points came from the same two players. For Carryduff it was satisfying to see a range of players getting on the score sheet. Well taken scores from Barry O’Neill (1), Conor Gardner (2), Mark Morris (1), Ben Fitzsimons (1) and John Lavery (1) helped the Seniors to run out worthy winners by 3-09 to 0-10.

Carryduff Reserves followed up in style with a Score-Line of 0-14 to 1-04. Man of the Match, Ronan McLaughlin scored a phenomenal 9 points, including 5 points from play. The other scores came from Richard Carey (1), Andy Moorehead (1), John Fitzsimons (2) and Tony McMahon (1).

The day was highly successful with both Clubs feeling their Senior and Reserve Squads were stretched sufficiently in the countdown to the season. Thanks to the players who made sandwiches for the day and those who worked behind the scenes in assisting at the Clubhouse in making tea and clearing up afterwards. It was much appreciated by the Senior Management Team and their squads. Thank you also to referre Eugene O'Hare who handled the match with the expertise we have come to expect of him.

Finally thanks are extended to Glenelly in making the journey with a large squad of 37 players. Hopefully at some stage in the future, we can return the favour by travelling to Glenelly, for a pre-season challenge.

Senior Team;

Declan Alder, Stephen Cullen, Aidan McGirr, Raymond Grant, Darren Price, Barry O’Neill, Michael Graham, John Lavery, Ben Fitzsimons, Ciaran Conway, Chris O’Neill, Conor Gardner, Tony McMahon, Chris McConville and Richard Carey.

Subs;
Richard Maguire for Tony McMahon, Andy Moohan for Richard Carey, Mark Morris for Michael Graham and Ronan McLaughlin for Ben Fitzsimons.

Reserves;

Eamon Quinn, Paddy Craig, Richard Maguire, Cormac McCrory, Mark Morris, Ruairi McKay, Gary Morris, Tony McMahon, Richard Carey, John Fitzsimons, Ronan McLaughlin, Andy Moorehead, Paul O’Neill, James Connery and Kevin McGoran.

Subs;
Jason Scott for Richard Carey and Peter Cullen for Richard Maguire.

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Minors Comfortable Win In Lurgan

The minors travelled to Lurgan last Wednesday to play their first friendly of the year against Clann Eireann and came home comfortable victors.

Carryduff's victory was a result of good combination play and determination but was contributed to by the home teams lack of football prior to the match. Carryduff were the sharper team from the start and dominated possession.

Early goals from Neil McGowan and Ryan Murdock confirmed Carryduff’s domination in the game over a Lurgan side that managed two pointed frees and created little to trouble the Carryduff defence. A fine block by Ryan Forrest thwarted their only goal bound effort.

The second half continued in a similar vein. An early pointed free by Clann Eireann was followed by almost total domination by Carryduff as the Lurgan side visibly tired. An opportunistic goal from Gary Morris capped a good performance all round.

Much tougher tasks shall lie ahead for the minors as they prepare for the All County League at the start of April.

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Thirds Challenge

The thirds have a friendly against Darragh Cross next Sunday afternoon at 5pm in Páirc Aodha Dhuibh.

Can anyone interested in playing thirds football this season please come along.

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St Patrick's Day Club Mass

The 7.30pm Mass for St Patrick's Day on Friday 14th March will be a Club Mass.

Members of the Clubs Cultural section will be helping to make the Mass a fitting tribute to our Patron Saint through Irish language, dance and music. All members are asked to make every effort to attend.

All juvenile players (boys and girls) are invited to wear their Club jerseys/tracksuits. Players should gather outside the Church at 7.15p.m. to allow team groupings to be assembled.

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Lottery Jackpot Won!

Congratulation Ms C Corkery who has won the lottery jackpot of £934.

The win was all the sweeter as the win came on her birthday!

Photo 2889 - The u12 & u14 hurlers enjoyed a trip to Dublin on Saturday past where they played challenge games against Ballymun's Setanta club and Skerries.