Clonduff GAA Notes - 25 July 2016

Tuesday 26th July 2016

CONDOLENCES TO POWELL FAMILY AND QUINN FAMILY both living in Slievenagarragh on recent sad bereavements. Jacqui wife of Stephen Powell our former Senior Hurler and Michael brother of Ronan Quinn will be sadly missed by their families and their communities. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-anamacha uasal. 

Congratulations to U12 player Callum Donnan who had the privilege of playing at half time in last week’s Ulster Final.

Bon Voyage to Henry Brown who is off to work in Canada. Hope you have great time Henry, keep at the football and hopefully we see you back in Clonduff colours some time in the not too distant future

CLONDUFF KELLOGS CUL CAMP  - 1ST-5TH AUGUST – REGISTRATION SESSIONS
Another Registration Sessopm for this year’s Kellogs Cul Camp which takes place Monday 1st August - Friday 5th August will take place in Clonduff Club on:
Sunday 31st July 10 -11am

Children who have just finished P1/2 should not be registered online – there is no facility for the reduced fee.

CLONDUFF SUMMER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!

Monday 1st – Friday 5th August – Kellogs Cul Camp (contact Teresa Carr on 07872950297)

Monday 8th – Friday 12th August – Juvenile Hurling and Camgoie Camps

Saturday 13th August – Ella Trainor U6 Memorial Blitz

Saturday 27th August – Clonduff U12 LGFA Tournament

CLONDUFF BURSARIES FOR CLONDUFF GAELTACHT SCHOLARS!
Three of the five Clonduff children awarded the annual Gaeltacht bursaries by the Club picked up their cheques on Friday evening prior to the SFL game. Accepting their awards, Presented by Club Chairman Jimmie Cousins were: Ailish Fearon, Amy Lowry and Jack McCumiskey for his big sister Ella. Oran Wilson and Lauren Kane were also awarded bursaries but they are currently in An Gaeltacht and will receive theirs at a later date.

Eoin Murray who had been awarded a County Scholarship was also presented with his cheque by Jimmie Cousins.

FOOTBALL

SFL Clonduff 0-9 v Glenn 0-13
It all started so promising with great tackling and plenty of turnover and this pattern continued up to half time. The Yellas led 0-8 to 0-5 at the break. However when they went into the dressing room at half time they forgot to come out of it for the second half, and only managed a point from a free! The effort was there but some of the decision-making was very poor leading to wides, turnovers and missed opportunities. The next game up is The Championship next Friday night in Newry - perhaps what the boys have worked at and for will all come together for that one. 
Team and scorers: Mark Bradley, Darren O'Hagan, Shane O'Hagan, Ruairi Lively, Brendan Britton, Rory Grant, Paul Lively (0-2), Aidan Carr, Niall Tumilty, Charlie Carr, Shane Ward (0-2), Kieran Trainor (0-1), Shaun Murnin, Barry O'Hagan (0-2) Stephen McConville (0-2); Subs used: Jayme Gribben, Shane McGreevy, Conor Murray

AC MFL Clonduff 3-9 v Newry Shamrocks 2-12

Clonduff played out an exciting draw in Clonduff Park on Saturday evening in the final game of their All County League against high flyers Newry Shamrocks belying their lowly position in the league. They have had a number of close encounters but results just went against them. Team and scorers: Conor Keenan, Dean McCabe, Paddy Branagan, Callan Branagan, James Keenan, Ryan Matthews, Jamie O’Hagan, Ross Carr, John Boden Tiernan McEvoy, Ryan McGreevy, Darren Quinn, Colm Fearon, Conor Woods, Brandon Roe; Subs uses@ Shay fitzpatrick, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Brendan O’Hagan, Jonathon Gribben.

CLONDUFF U10 CHALLENGE IN BRYANSFORD
Over 20 Clonduff boys took part in a challenge game in Bryansford on Monday evening playing in two teams and every child got plenty of game time with both teams playing some great football. Pic 1 shows the children from both clubs on steps of host club. Pic 2 the Clonduff boys: back row (l to r): Shea Fegan, Daniel McPolin, Cathal Fegan, Shea Lavery, Charlie McConville, Oisin Woods, Domimic Patrowski; middle row ( l to r): Conor Ward, Tommy Smith, Rory McAleavey, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Lónan McDonald, Lorcan Binks, Callum Greene; front row (l to r): Ryan Tweedy, Tiernan McGrath, Michael McArdle, James Cunningham, Brian McGreevy, Darragh McPolin, Darragh Kane, Conor McGrath, Lee Fallon

HURLING

Ulster Hurling League – Killeavey v Clonduff

This game was postponed from Saturday and will now take place on Wednesday 27th July in Killeavey.

Juvenile Hurling Coaching Sessions
The County Board has organised three coaching mornings for all of the P5 & P6 (last school year) hurlers in the South Down area. They will be taking place in the following locations:

Castlewellan Tuesday 26th July 10:30 to 12:1

Warrenpoint Tuesday 2nd August 10:30 to 12:15

Newry Tuesday 30 August 10:30 to 12:15

This is an opportunity for our young hurlers to receive coaching from the County Coaching Officers.

Transport will be provided to and from the sessions. The bus will be leaving the Clubrooms on the day of the training at 9.50am and returning at 12.45 pm.

There will be a £2 charge each day for the bus. All players are asked to confirm attendance with Shane Quinn asap

LADIES FOOTBALL

Down Junior LGFA Clonduff v Tullylish

The Clonduff girls, missing quite a number of regulars were well beaten on the scoreline which was not a true reflection of the effort on the field. Team: Shannon O’Reilly, Paddi Fitzpatrick, Brigid Quinn, Emma McGreevy, Roisin Mulholland, Fianna Burns, Kelley Fitzpatrick, Laura Taylor, Amy Lowry, Aoife Brown, Isabella O’Hare, Martina Cunningham, Alanna Donnan.

CAMOGIE

ADVANCE NOTICE!

Clonduff Camogie Club 50th Anniversary Celebrations – Saturday 1st April 2017 – SAVE THE DATE!

JUVENILE BLITZES

Next Saturday 30th July U6, U8 and U10 blitz in Liatroim at 11am. Meeting in Liatroim at 1030am. As with previous blitzes parents will transport the girls to and from the blitzes.

U14 league – Clonduff 4-1 Attical 3-2

Clonduff came from behind to secure the points in Tuesday night. Once again the team was missing quite a few regulars due to holidays and girls attending An Gaeltacht so a young team was fielded. Nevertheless the girls showed great heart and determination in what was a very exciting second half. Tierna Savage, Lily McAllister, Grace Clancy and Katie Morgan curtailed the Attical forward line and Niamh Ward pulled off some crucial saves. Ellen Shields and Erin Lively got some great scores to secure the win. Overall a great performance from all the girls. Well done!
Team and scorers: Eve Matthews, Katie Morgan, Grace Clancy, Lily McAllister, Tierna Savage, Katie Cunningham, Ellen Shields (4-0) Erin Lively (0-1) Ceallagh Byrne , Erin McAlinden, Niamh Ward, Meah Murphy, Blaithin Shields and Aoife O'Rourke.

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