The Undefeated

Carryduff’s young hurlers were victorious with four wins out of four matches in the Portaferry tournament on Saturday. Following on from their historic victory over Portaferry last Saturday, this week’s success has confirmed the teams’ progress this year.

The boys got off to a great start in the tournament with a 4-06 to 2-02 win over Ballycran. Conor O’Reilly opened the scoring with a fine goal early in the first half. The team captain Ronan Beatty led from the front and was involved in the thick of the action from the start of the game. He scored 3-02 of the Carryduff total. Daire Magorrian’s excellent blocking and tackling was a feature of the game and he topped of a great display with two fine long-range points. The Carryduff defence were under severe pressure during periods of the second half but held out well for a memorable win.

Our second match was against a very young Ballyvarley side. Carryduff won by a scoreline of 4-08 to 1-02. The spectators were treated to a little bit of McCartan magic on no fewer than three occasions when young Daniel scored three great goals. Eoin Maguire, Daniel McGrath, Eoin Rooney and Gareth Henderson also played very well in this game. Eoin Maguire has made the fullback position his own following his superb display against Portaferry last week. His high catch during that game would have graced any senior county game. Donal Og Rooney and Ciaran O’Callaghan were rock solid in the halfback line throughout the tournament.

The third match was a rematch against last week’s opponents Portaferry and it was a very close affair from the throw in. The fact that the first half ended scoreless gives an indication of how evenly matched the two teams were. Ronan Beatty opened the scoring for Carryduff at the start of the second half with two well-taken points. Ciaran O’Callaghan added a third to settle the Carryduff nerves before Ronan Beatty put the game beyond Portaferry with a late goal. Man of the match in this encounter was however not in the attack but Tom Mooney who was outstanding in the fullback line.

The final score was 1-03 to 0-00 for Carryduff. The final game of the tournament was against the only other unbeaten team on the day Newry Shamrocks . Carryduff took control of midfield early in the game and broke the young Newry team’s resistance with some excellent long-range points early in the game. Our goalkeeper Aiden McManus made a significant contribution to our success on the day with the quality of his well-placed puck outs and some quality saves . Overall this was a great team effort throughout the day.

Many thanks to the Portaferry club for organising this festival of juvenile hurling and for their generous hospitality.

Carryduff u10 Hurlers - Winners of the Portaferry Tournament

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Saintfield Road Presbyterian Youth Club Visit Páirc Aodha Dhuibh

Twelve members and three leaders from the Saintfield Road Presbyterian Youth Club visited Páirc Aodha Dhuibh on Friday evening to experience their local Gaelic club as part of the Club's Community Outreach Initiative.

Schools Liaison Officer Paul Lavery and Eamon Early demonstrated some of the skills required for hurling and football before Senior Manager PJ O'Hare took the lads for a joint coaching session with some of the Club's Juvenile members.

Afterwards performers from the Club music classes gave a very well received recital of Irish Traditional Music to the visitors from the youth club and the Carryduff Retirement Network.

It is hoped to run more of these sessions after the summer and to hopefully recruit a few new members!

Schools Liaison Officer Paul Lavery with some of the visitors
from Saintfield Road Presbyterian YC

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Official Launch of Carryduff Cúl Camps

Carryduff had the official launch of its VHI GAA Cúl Camps on Friday 24th May at Glenveagh Special School .

The VHI GAA Cúl Camps is a nationally co-ordinated programme of gaelic games which runs throughout the summer in every county in
Ireland .

The camps encourage children to learn and develop sporting and life skills by participating in Gaelic Games in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Last year 164 children attended the Carryduff camp. Due to this overwhelming response, this year the Club is holding two Cúl Camps, 30th June-4th July and 18th-22nd August. The Club has also arranged for Special Needs coaches to be available at both camps.

Application forms are now available for this year's Cúl Camps. To get a copy download from the Club website or phone Eddie on 90814581. Non club members are welcome.

The Club Cúl Camp coordinator, Eddie McCrory, was at Glenveagh to officially invite all the children of Glenveagh to attend and also to present to the school a picture to commemorate pupil Kieran Devi Sharma's performance of the "Cliffs of Dooneen" for President Mary McAleese at the Club concert for the Carryduff Retirement Network on the 8th February.

Carryduff Cúl Camp Coordinator Eddie McCrory, Kieran Devi Sharma, Glenveagh PE teacher Una O'Brien & Una McKay, Special Needs Coordinator with the Ulster Council.

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Senior Ladies Complete Derby Double

The Senior Ladies completed a derby double over visiting Bredagh at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh on Saturday evening.

Despite a host of missed chances, the Duff girls still led by 1-03 to 0-01 at half time. Carryduff's goal came from a fantastic run a screamer of a shot from midfielder Laura Sharvin.

The second half saw Carryduff's profligacy continue but two goals from super sub Leanne Murray saw Carryduff win at a canter by 3-06 to 0-03.

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U15 Hurlers through to Blitz finals
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Carryduff U15 hurlers beat Warrenpoint in the Down U15 Blitz semi final on Saturday to secure a place in the final. A good Carryduff display produced an impressive 6-14 to 0-0 score line. The star men for Carryduff were Danny McGlinchey and Gareth Lynch, scoring 1-08 and 5-02 respectively. The defence proved very strong with Conor Cassidy, Niall McArdle and Luke Elliot each putting in a great performance for the team. Other Carryduff scores came from Eoin Conway, JP Rooney and Sean O’Callaghan to put Carryduff through to the final to play Bredagh. The best of luck goes to the team for the final!


Full Time Score

Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua 0-00 Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 6-14

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Carryduff Scorers

Danny McGlinchey 1-08
Gareth Lynch 5-02
Eoin Conway 0-02
Sean O’Callaghan 0-01
JP Rooney 0-01

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The Carryduff Team was

M Mooney

L Elliot C Cassidy R O'Reilly

C McCormack N McArdle J Lavery

D McGlinchey C O'Neill

S O'Callaghan M Conway C Goodwin

R McGrath E Conway G Lynch


Fir Ionaid

D Goodwin,
R McKay,
JP Rooney,
L McGrenaghan,
J Woods,
E McGlinchey

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Club Holds First End Of Term Concert

On Wednesday evening a packed St Joseph 's School Hall saw the Club hold its first end of term Traditional Irish Music concert.

Seventy five musicians have taken part in the first term of the music classes and Wednesday's concert was their opportunity to showcase how much progress they have made in only ten weeks.

A big crowd of family and friends were treated to a fantastic display of local talent in what surely has to become a regular fixture on the Club calendar.

A big thank you goes to the class tutors, Fiona Loughlin, Stephen Downey, Claire Adams & Stephen Adams for their dedication and enthusiasm which made the classes so enjoyable for their pupils.
A special thanks has to go to the Coordinators Fionnuala Leneghan and Anamarie Magorrian who kickstarted the classes on behalf of the Club and of course all 75 pupils for helping to raise the profile of culture within the Club.

The classes will return in September when it is hoped to add Bodhrán, singing and Irish language to the classes offered.

With so many talented musicians coming through its only a matter of time before the Club see great success in the Scór competitions!

A big crowd turned out to see the first end of term concert of
Carryduff’s Traditional Music Classes

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Seniors Beat St Michael's

The Senior Footballers had a 2-11 to 0-11 win over St Michael's on Thursday evening.

The home side lead 0-07 to 0-03 at half-time and early second half goals from Andy Moorehead and Cian Slevin effectively put the game beyond the visitors reach despite a late flurry of points from St Michael's.

Scorers on the night were:

Conor Gardner - 0-05
Cian Slevin - 1-01
Andy Moorehead - 1-01
Sean Molloy - 0-03
Ronan McLaughlin - 0-01

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Funday

The Club is holding its annual Funday on Saturday 7th June from 1-5pm at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh.

To help make the day a success we are seeking donations for prizes. Below are some suggestions;

i.e. Wine, Vouchers, Soaps, Perfumes, Groceries, Plants etc.

All the above can be left at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh from Wednesday 4th – Friday 6th June between 7pm-9pm or phone the numbers below.

Any businesses willing to make a donation or supply prizes would be most welcome and will be acknowledged in the event programme. We would also welcome those who would like to have their own stall. Local DJs willing to volunteer there services on the day would be very welcome.

If you would be interested in any of the above please contact Breidge on 90813967 or Catherine on 90814752.

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Boys Under 12 A Footballers Cruise in Castlewellan

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After going five wins no draws no loses in the first half of the season and topping the league table by three points with a game in hand, the Carryduff lads travelled to Castlewellan with intentions on keeping their unblemished record intact.

Captain Ruairí Boyle winning the toss chose to play with the wind in the first half, and with aid of this stiff breeze Carryduff went to work to make it six wins out of six. with some brilliant fielding and a greater hunger to win possession Carryduff began as they intended to continue by overwhelming their opponents and playing at times some jaw dropping football, with Connor Rooney, Michael Keane and James Guinness who scored five first half points all moving and linking up well. Our right wing back Ciaran Dunlop must of ate his Wheat-o-bix in the morning because he had energy to burn making long surging runs all game long scoring 0-03 on the day, and by the time half time rolled around Carryduff were in a comfortable position 5-16 to no score.

At the start of the second half Rory Maguire who was playing as tenacious as ever scoring 1-01, and Aaron Coburn contributing 2-01 of his own made way for Joseph Hewitt and Jack McKeown determined to add their influence on the game, and that they did with Joseph working non-stop to win ball and Jack scoring a peach of a goal. With our mid-field dominating from start to finish, our star keeper and all our backs alleviating what limited danger that fell their way Carryduff saw out the remainder of the match scoring 3-05 in the second half. On the day that was the red hot boot award surely must go to our left half forward Patrick McConnell scoring an impressive 2-03.

If I am to be picky, and I will be picky the only negative would be the large amount of wides that we accumulated on the day, we must try and improve on this and stay focused because we have a tough test ahead of us this Sunday when Bryansford travel to Carryduff to avenge the loss to us at the beginning of the season.

Well done to all lads that travelled and we will see you "ALL" on Wednesday at training.


Full Time Score

Caisleán A' Mhuilinn 0-01 Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 8-21



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Carryduff Scorers

P. McConnell (2-03),
A. Coburn (2-01),
J. Guinness (0-05),
C. Dale (0-04),
R. Murray (1-01),
R. Maguire (1-01),
C. Dunlop (0-03),
C. Rooney (1-00),
J, McKeown (1-00),
M. Keane(0-02),
N. Turkington (0-01)

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Kit Sale

A Club kit sale will be held at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh next Monday evening from 7-8pm.

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Reserves Keep Pressure On Saval

The Reserves got back to winning ways with an away victory at Kilclief on Sunday afternoon.

James Connery got the show on the round with the opening point for Carryduff.

A Carryduff goal came from the move of the game. Sean McCreesh put the ball into centre half forward Connery who spread the ball wide to Down Minor Rory McCormick. Rory put the returning of injury Richard Carey in to cooly slot the ball into corner of net. Points from Darragh Brownlee and McCormick kept Carryduff within touching distance.

Kilclief playing with wind, were gifted six scores from turn arounds.

Half time Cill Cleithe 0-06 Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 1-03.

Carryduff struggled to find their range in the second half, hitting a total of 7 wides. Two points from Brownlee and late scores from McCreesh and Andy Moorehead helped Carryduff salvage a win and keep the Duff within touching distance of Saval.

Final score Cill Cleithe 0-07 Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 1-07

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U14 Ladies Beat Aghaderg

The U14 ladies beat Aghaderg in a friendly game at Aghaderg on Thursday night. The girls performance was very encouraging, their team play, work ethic and sheer enthausiasm won the day.

Well to everyone!

Carryduff 5-06 - Aghaderg 0-00

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Carryduff Girls Under 10 & Under 8 Tournament

This years Girls Under 10 and Under 8 internal tournament shall take place on 13th and 20th June 2008 at Loughmoss between 6.16 and 8.00 on each evening. All girls who wish to take part in the tournament must be members of the club and must complete the application form on the club website. The form must be returned to Donnla, Joe or Pat by 6th June. Teams will then be selected in advance of 13th June.

All parents are encouraged to come along and support their girls and see how they have progressed this year.

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U12 Ladies Suffer St Galls Defeat

Carryduff were slow to start and were shaky against a skilful St Galls team. The visitors scored 2 goals helped partly by the hard dry ground which caused the ball to bounce hard beating Carryduff’s goal keeper. Amy Foy scored 1 goal for Carryduff helping keep the home within touch of the visitors.

The second period of the game heralded the return of a skilful and determined Carryduff side. Tighter marking, excellent hand passing and attacking helped the home team score 3 goals and 3 points.

Katie Magorrian took full advantage of opportunities when then arose notching 2 goals and 1 point. The defence kept St Galls to one point in this excellent period of play for Carryduff.

The final period saw a further change of fortunes for Carryduff with St Galls showing their abilities and their sustained attacking helped them score 3 goals and 5 points.

Despite not being able to score in this period Carryduff continued to show determination and fought until the final whistle.

Final score 4-03 to 5-05

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This week's winning numbers

3, 9, 12, 15


There were no winners of the Jackpot.

Congratulations to the Match 3 number winners who each won £36


Mrs P Brownlee
Mr M Brady
Mr J Fitzsimons
Mr B McCrory


Next weeks estimated Jackpot is £335