Club Wins Highly Commended Award At Irish News Club Awards

Malachy Toner of the Mooney Hotel Group presents the Highly Commended Large Club Award to Club Secretary Eddie McCrory at the Irish News Club & Volunteer Awards

The Club came second in the Irish News Large Club Awards held in the Wellington Park Hotel on Friday afternoon, winning the Highly Commended Award. Given that there was a huge entry from all over Ulster this was a fantastic achievement for the Club.

The overall winner was Clonduff so it proved to be a great afternoon for Down clubs.

Next year we'll target being number 1!

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Hurlers Win At Féile Uladh!

The Carryduff u14 hurlers who won their division at the Ulster Féile on Saturday.

Congratulations to the u14 Hurlers who have won their division at the Ulster Féile on Saturday.

The lads came out of their section after wins against St Eunan's, Tir Na nÓg and Clontibret.

They then beat Knock Grattans 3-3 to 1-0 to seal the division win.

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U8 (M) Start With A Win


The u8 Footballers who beat Tir na nOg, Randalstown,
in their first competitive game of the season.

Carryduff sent two teams to Tir na nOg, Randalstown, for their first competitive games of the seasons.

The older under 8 team produced a very strong display scoring 11goals and 10 points to 1 goal and 2 points. Top scoring Ryan Tweedy (3-03) along with Rory Reilly (1-01) dominated midfield with strong displays of attacking football from Ciaran Sherry (1-00), Eoin Maguire (1-02), Conor Dunlop (2-00) , and Tommy Connery (2-02) scoring a majestic point from wide on the right. Defensively, Carryduff curtailed Tir na nOg to only 3 scores, mainly due to excellent displays from Conal Haigney, Simon Turkington (0-01), and Johnny Wilson.

The younger under 8 team, many of whom were playing their first competitive game for Carryduff, defeated Tir na nOg 6 goals and 2 points to 1 goal and 2 points. Lorcan Toal (0-01) providing the score of the game, was the result of a hand passing move involving four players, out of defence into attack, before reaching Lorcan, who from distance, dissected the posts. A move that would grace any pitch, at any level of football.

Defensively Adam Loughran, Ryan Docherty, Michael Lawson, and Eoin Haigney were solid, with Jack Rafferty, Paul Docherty, and Daniel McCrudden (1-01) working tirelessly in mid field.

In attack Conor McKeever (1-01) took a great score from a very acute angle, with strong displays from Patrick McGonnigle (1-00) and Caolain Cunningham (1-00).

Many Thanks to Tir na nOg Randalstown for their hospitality and organisation, even down to the beautiful weather.

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U12 Ladies Make It Two From Two

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On a cool Wednesday evening Carryduff faced a tough Kilcoo team in their Round 2 League match. The visitors started strongly, attacking from the throw in and putting Carryduff under immediate pressure. However within five minutes the home team settled resisting Kilcoo's early onslaught with some great defending.

Surviving the early Kilcoo blitz, Carryduff then took control of the game with excellent passing from the backline through to the front. In the first half the great ball control saw Eimear McGrady and Eadaoin Ui Chiarrain score a goal each for Carryduff.

The solid defence helped stifle most attempts by Kilcoo to penetrate Carryduff's last quarter and limited the visitors to one goal and a point in the first half of the game. Carryduff had to keep their concentration at all times in what at times was a very physical game. Strong challenges by the visitors did not however deter a fired up Carryduff team and they finished the first half with a further three points scored by Eimear McGrady, Katie Magorrian and Sinead Early.

The second half saw Carryduff continue where they had left off. Eadaoin Ui Chiarrain, Eimear McGrady and Katie McKenna each scored a goal. However Kilcoo continued to fight bravely and put Carryduff under pressure during sustained periods in the second half resulting in a further goal and a point for the visitors.

Carryduff made a number of substitutions and all the new players continued to make great contributions helping Carryduff to finish the game as convincing winners.

Full Time Score

Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 5-03 Cill Cua 2-02

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Senior Ladies Continue Promotion Push

The seniors ladies kept up their charge for the Intermediate title with an important 2-13 to 2-08 victory at Ballymartin on Saturday evening.

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Foundation Level Coaching Course

A Foundation level coaching course has been organised for Fri 9th and Sat 10th May at the club pitches.

The Friday session will cover child protection and theory, the Saturday session will cover additional theory and a practical session, please wear appropriate clothing and football boots

The cost of the course is £25 per person (1/2 of the cost can be claimed back from the club, upon completion of the course).

Anyone interested in attending the course should give their name and payment to Finbarr McMeel 02890817523.

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U12 Ladies Win Opening Fixture

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A very convincing performance and win by Carryduff against a younger and smaller Newry team in their first league match of the season.

With the absence of a number of their more experienced players Newry faced an onslaught from the start by a rampant Carryduff team. Early points were scored by Amy Foy, Eadaoin Beatty and Katie Magorrian with Eadaoin Ui Chiarrain putting in Carryduff's first goal. This was the start of a goal blitz by the visiting team, with Sinead Early scoring three goals and three points. However a fantastic performance by Newry's brave goalkeeper, Roisin Kelly, thwarted Carryduff's forwards on many occasions.

The second half saw Newry bring on a number of stronger players who had a major influence on the game. The home team's strong half-back took control of Newry's attacks helping push their forwards into striking positions.

Claire Boyd for Carryduff had the tough job of marking Newry's influential player but rose to the challenge with some great tackles.

Newry's new found pressure resulted in a point and a goal, scored from a penalty late into the second half. Carryduff finished the match as convincing winners against a brave Newry side.

Another great team performance by all the Carryduff players.

Full Time Score

Naomh Eoin Bosco 1-01 Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh 10-14

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Winning Weekend For Youngest Footballers

The u10 & u12 squads recorded victories at the weekend. The u12 squad, fielding a mixture of A and B players, were much too strong for Downpatrick. The u10s won all three games in their challenge with Bredagh at Cherryvale.

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Seniors Lose At Drumaness

Despite a blistering start, the seniors lost their ACFLII game at Drumaness on Friday evening by 2-08 to 1-05.

A point from Ronan McLaughlin followed by a third minute goal from Barry O'Neill put Carryduff in command. The Duff men maintained the pressure on the home side for most of the first half but never capitalised with points on the board. The half time score was Drumaness 0-04 Carryduff 1-04

Drumaness got the perfect start to the second half with a goal in the first minute. With Drumaness piling forward the Carryduff backline was under constant pressure. A penalty broke Carryduff's resolve as Drumaness ran out the comfortable winners.

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U6 Boys Football Notice

The Under 6 Football Training Session on Thursday 8th May at Lough Moss has been cancelled.

The first session will now be on Tuesday 13th May at 6.30pm at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh.

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U14 (M) Footballers Do Another Double

The u14 footballers produced another double win on Thursday evening.

Performance of the night has to go to the 'B' squad who came back from 12 points down to win by 6-09 to 6-06 against Dundrum/Ballykinlar at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh.

The 'A' squad had too much for Bredagh winning comfortably by 1-15 to 1-06 at Cherryvale.

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Club Tie

The new Club Tie has been delivered. If you would like to buy one you can do so from the Club shop. Price £15.

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Minor Footballers Lose To Kilcoo

The minors suffered defeat to Kilcoo in the All County Leauge in Carryduff. Kilcoo were very quick of the mark and built up a lead of 0-06 to 0-01 in the first 12 minutes. Carryduff gradually took control of possession and with 6 unanswered points led by a point at half time. An early second half goal restored Kilcoo's lead but Carryduff kept well in touch until a late goal and point gave Kilcoo victory on a scoreline of 2-11 to 0-10.

The minors next game is in the Championship on Wednesday (7/5) against Bredagh at Cheryvale.

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This week's winning numbers

5, 8, 18, 20


There were no winners of the Jackpot.

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

Mrs R Bergin
Mrs J McQuade
Mrs D Scott
Mr M Mulrine

Next weeks estimated Jackpot is £1020