By Thomas O Hare

NAILBITING END TO QUIZ FOR ‘BRIDGE BOYS
Warrenpoint Town Hall was the setting last Sunday night for the finals of the GAA South Down Scór na nÓg finals where after a marathon quiz section which went to seven sets of tie break questions, Clonduff Hurling club representatives, Rory McGreevy, Caíslín Hynes and Mark Devlin emerged as first winners of the night against the unlucky Mayobridge trio of Cormac Linden, Gareth Rooney and Seamus McGeough.
The Bridge and the Clonduff Hurlers representatives left the other two teams well behind and going into the last round of the quiz proper, the ‘Bridge were ahead, but one missed question for the ‘Blues’ allowed the ‘Yellas’ back in and in the marathon set of tie breaks, it took seven sets of extra questions to ensure victory for Clonduff.

Mayobridge Quiz Team:

Cormac Linden, Seamus McGeough and Gareth Rooney

The nail-biting finale of the quiz, which started off the night’s entertainment, was a portent to the excitement of what lay ahead for the next three and a half hours, as dancers, singers and musicians from South Down’s GAA Clubs entertained the capacity audience.
The only other ‘Bridge entry in the South Down final was our Novelty act, Rory and Joe Duffy with Dearbhla Begley performing ‘The Visitor’ a sketch written by the boys’ mother Finola.
For an eight, nine and six year old to put on such a good performance is a tribute not only to the children, but also to Finola who took on the task of writing and producing the sketch at just a fortnight’s notice.
Although they didn’t qualify for this Sunday night’s final in Saval, they put on a great performance and have a bright future in the years ahead.
Summary of Results.
Ceili Dancing 1 Warrenpoint 2 Ballyholland
Solo singing 1 Brea Sands Glenn 2 Anna Gonzales Warrenpoint
Instrumental Music 1 Burren 2 Clonduff
Recitation 1 Ryan Devlin Drumgath 2 Michael McNally Rostrevor
Ballad Group 1 Rostrevor 2 Warrenpoint
Novelty act 1 Saval 2 Rostrevor
Set Dancing 1 Warrenpoint
Quiz 1 Clonduff 2 Mayobridge
The winners and runners up, together with the winners and runners up from East Down now compete in the Down Final this Sunday night in Saval’s Sports & Leisure Complex.
Starting time 6.00pm
Why not come along and give the boys, Cormac, Séamus and Gareth your full support.
(By Gerry Quinn)

Club Notes 20/11/07

AGM- the nomination forms for this years AGM are in this bulletin and are also available in the social. The agm takes place on Monday 3rd December at 7.30 pm. Nomination forms are to be returned to Michael Toner (secretary) as soon as possible.

Social club- there was a great Night held in the club on Friday in aid of Meningitis research. Tickets will soon be on sale for the boxing night extravaganza with Belzari the hypnotist followed by Mini-Mac disco road show. Doors open at 8.00 and ticket prices are £10.

X factor- we are taking acts for next years x factor. We are looking for solo-singers and groups to perform. Contact Thomas O’Hare, Benny Coulter or Sonya Gallagher with details.

Lotto-the lotto now stands at £2,500. Please keep buying tickets, as the jackpot would be a welcome help before Xmas.

Xmas draw- the tickets for the Xmas draw are printed and should be in circulation. 40 great prizes are up for grabs. Tickets are priced at £2 each or a book of seven for £10. Please give generously.