Carryduff Reserves Gain Revenge in Terry Lawlor Cup

After their narrow defeat by Dromara Seniors in the 2007 final, Carryduff Reserves exacted revenge on Sunday. The traditional pre-season tournament saw an honest and hard hitting contest.

Carryduff opened the scoring with a point from a free by Chris McConville and a rare point from play by half back Mark Morris. However Dromara cancelled out the lead with a well taken goal which left Jason Scott no chance.

Carryduff found it difficult to find space in front of goal and hit 8 wides in total. Points from Kevin McGoran and Chris McConville and a 30 metre free from Ryan O’Neill helped to cancel out Dromara’s two points from play.

Half Time Score Carryduff 0-5 Dromara 1-02.

Carryduff started the second half assuming they were playing with the wind. In reality the need to run with the ball and to retain possession was evident. Superior fitness and a grim determination to bring the Cup back to Carryduff won the day.

Scoring was opened by Ruairí McKay with a driven shoot after a beautiful passage of play involving several players. Substitute James Connery then got in on the act with a catch, turn and kick that split the posts. Midfielder Tony McMahon took responsibility with a point from distance.

Further points from Chris McConville, Paul O’Neill and John Fitzsimmons all executed with precision allowed Carryduff to run out worthy winners. Carryduff demonstrated an excellent defence display to keep Dromara scoreless in the second half.

Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 0-11 Droim Bearach 1-02

The Carryduff Team was

Jason Scott

Paddy Craig Raymond Grant Mikey Gilmore

Mark Morris Barry O'Neill Ruairí McKay

Cian Slevin Tony McMahon

Sean McCreesh Ryan O'Neill Chris McConville

Paul O'Neill Kevin McGoran Andy Moorehead

Fir Ionaid

James Connery for Sean Mc Creesh,
John Fitzsimmons for Andy Moorehead,
Cormac McCrory for Paddy Craig,
Sean Haigney for Kevin McGoran.

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Down Hurlers Win At Carryduff

Declan Doherty captained the Down Minor B team to victory against Armagh in Carryduff yesterday. His two first half goals paved the way for a 5-9 to 0-13 victory.

Down were also ably assisted by Conor Beattie who dominated at midfield and by Conal Early whose solid defensive display at corner back helped ensure the Armagh attack remained 'goal-less' throughout.

Well done to all three Carryduff boys and good luck to the team with their remaining Ulster League fixtures.

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Club Poker Night

Well done to Eamon Rooney and Sean Hamill who secured joint top spot at the first Club Poker Night.

Both men walked away with £265 each. Gavin Kelly made it a Carryduff 1,2,3 finishing third and winning £100.

Over £900 was raised for Club funds.

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Girls U12 Training - Update

Due to ongoing revisions to the pitch allocations, U12 girls training will not begin on February 29th as previously envisaged.

It is now likely to start on Friday March 7th but final confirmation of this will be announced on the website next Wednesday.

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Music Classes Prove A Hit

The Club's first week of Music classes has proved to be a big hit with over 50 people coming along to learn a traditional instrument and have a bit of craic.

The classes run for the next ten weeks with more planned for the autumn.

The classes will help provide the Club with musicians for Scór and other events and also to bring people along to the Club who may not have been involved in the past.

Classes coordinator Fionnuala Leneghan was delighted how it went, "it was great to see so many adults and young folk taking part. There was a great buzz in the Clubhouse. It was lovely to hear strains of Irish music for the first time."

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Club Quiz

The next Club Fundraiser is a quiz which will be held in the Beechill Inn on Friday 4th April. More information to follow.

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Double The Fun At This Year's Cúl Camps

This year Carryduff will host two Cúl Camps, 30 June - 4th July and from the 18th - 22nd August. It is hoped to have special needs coaches available at the August camp.

A nationally co-ordinated programme, Vhi Cúl Camps encourage children to learn and develop sporting and life-skills by participating in Gaelic Games, in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Irrespective of sporting skills or ability, at Vhi Cúl Camps children are encouraged to:

• Hone their sporting skills through participation in Gaelic games • Learn new ideas and meet new people • Develop a keen sense of fair-play and personal achievement • Stay active and healthy!
• Have fun!

More information and applications packs will be available in the next few months.

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Duff Girls Help Down Ladies To Comprehensive Win

In a pre season friendly the County U14 Ladies had a comprehensive victory over County Louth on Saturday afternoon in Newry.

Carryduff were well represented with Emily Duffy, Meghan Doherty, Fiona McCauley, Ciara Crosbie, Orla McKay and Jessica Foy on the panel. They all played very well and gave a very good account of themselves.

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This week's winning numbers

12, 15, 19, 24

There were no winners of the Jackpot.

Congratulations to the Match 3 number winners who each won £37

Ms P Toolan
Mrs P Lavery
Mr M McGivern
Mr B McCrory

Next weeks estimated Jackpot is £930