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Clonduff Club Notes Sunday 23rd April 2017
Monday 24th April 2017
Clonduff Club Notes Sunday 23rd April 2017
Condolences to McPolin Family, Ballyweely Road on the death of Mary a loving and much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. To her children Ann, Peter, Brigid, Sean, Finbar, Kevin, Joan, Leo, Noel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a wide family circle we extend our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.
Condolences to the Morgan family (Kilcoo) on the untimely death of Conor. To his wife Shirleen his sons Gerard, Anthony, Jason, his mother Brigid, his sisters Mary Teresa, Pauline, Rita his brothers Patrick and Niall, the wider family circle and Kilcoo community. We extend our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Go Deannfaidh Dia trocaire ar a anam
GET BEHIND TEAM CLONDUFF IN ALL-IRELAND SCÓR FINAL
Tickets can now be purchased for the All-Ireland Scór Final which will take place in the Waterfront, Belfast on the 6th May. Admission is by ticket only. Get your orders in to Thomas (07753 742650) or Anita (07720062073) asap - price £18/€20. Clonduff will also be running a bus, to book your seat call Thomas or Anita on the above numbers. Get behind our Ballad group in their bid to bring home the All-Ireland title!
Down Scór Celebration Night in Saul - The Finale!
Many thanks to Saul the reigning All Ireland Ballad Group Champions for hosting this now well established annual night of Ceoil agus Craic in the Down Scór Calendar.
Great turnout from Clonduff! Many thanks to Paul Kelly, Caroline Carvill, Colleen Walls, Agnes Morris, Mary Catherine & Eoin Murray, Eileen McCusker, Kayleigh McPolin and Aoife Trainor for being fantastic Cultural ambassadors for our club - a great night was had by all and so many well wishes for our Ballad Group in the All Ireland Scór Final next month who hope to emulate what Saul did in 2016 - bring the All Ireland title back to Down!
CLONDUFF BUS TRIP
A great day out for all the family – Clonduff will be running a wee Day Out on Monday 29th May to Arbour Hill and GPO Dublin.
Bus leaving Clonduff Park @ 8am returning at approximately 7pm.
Adults £20.00 Children £15.00
If interested contact Marie on: 07783502766
FRIENDS OF CLONDUFF LOTTO
Winning numbers for Monday 17th April were 11, 15, 19, 28.
Three match 3 winners receive £34.00 each.
Next Week's Jackpot £2,300 #ifyourenotinyoucantwin
PLAY FRIENDS OF CLONDUFF LOTTO ONLINE!
Download the free Klubfunder App to your phone for updates - open the App and search for Clonduff GAC before registering! Or follow the link on our Facebook page! All very simple!
Especially set up for our ex-pats who wish to support their home club! No reason why locals can't use the facility also! More online facilities coming soon - Club Shop.
SENIOR FOOTBALL
SENIOR FOOTBALLERS WIN FIRST HOME GAME
Clonduff 1-20 Ballyholland 0-6
Clonduff seniors had their first home game of the season on Friday evening against Ballyholland. The last number of meetings between these two teams have been close encounters. The first half was very competitive and finished with Clonduff leading 0--9 to 0--5. In the second half Clonduff played some good attacking football and finished worthy winners. Team and scorers, P Gribben, C Carr, S Murnin, P Lively (capt), J Gribben 0-1, Darren O Hagan, S Mc Greevy, A Carr, A Mc Conville 1-8, S Mc Conville 0-3, P O Hagan, B O Hagan 0-6, C og O Hagan, R Branagan, L Mc Greevy. Subs used, C Murray 0-1, S Ward 0-1,Rory Mc Quaid and P Lively.
AC PREMIER RESERVE FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Clonduff 2-10 Liatroim 1-6
Clonduff IIs team were victorious in Liatroim at the weekend. Well done to all involved!
Team and Scorers - M Bradley, J Brown 0-1, J Killen, L Branagan 0-1, Mark Mc Polin 0-1, Rory Grant, N O Hare, D Canning, N McPolin 1-2, G Mc Donald 0-1, K Trainor 0-4, K O Hagan 1-1, J Mc Polin 0-3. Subs used, N Grant 1-2, C Fearon 0-2, R Mc Greevy 2-1, Niall Mc Polin.
UNDERAGE FOOTBALL
Clonduff Take on Down Day in Croke Park
A group of our underage players had the fantastic opportunity of travelling to Dublin on Saturday last, representing Clonduff in the Down day at croke park. This was an unbelievable experience for them as they got 40 minutes of game time playing together on the pitch. A huge congratulations to Ella-Beth Rooney, Kyla Kearney, Daniel Mc Polin, Charlie McConville and Evan McConville.
U10 Football
U10'S HAVE SUCCESS IN DRUMGATH
Two teams travelled to Drumgath on Saturday 22nd April for their annual U10 Pat Meade tournament. We had 30 players in attendance, our Ogs played very well in group stages and qualified for semi final of shield where they were narrowly beaten by Drumgath but gave some very strong performances and everyone got plenty of game time. The Gaels went unbeaten in group stages and qualified for cup semi-final against Shane Oneills where they won eventually by 4 points. In the final they faced a very strong well drilled Mayobridge outfit and despite leading at half time were trailing by 2 points with around 3 mins to go following a lot of pressure in our own half from Mayobridge in the second half. The lads however dug deep and after a quick well placed free kick out of the clonduff defence the ball ended up in the back of the bridge net which was quickly followed by another goal for clonduff. Gaels eventually won by five points. Captain for the day and Birthday boy Charlie Morgan lifted the cup on behalf of Clonduff whilst being cheered on by his team mates. Well done to both teams as it was a whole panel effort. See everyone back at training Tuesday night!
U14 Football
U14 Feile 2017 - Abbey CBS
Clonduff U14 footballers travelled to Abbey CBS, Newry today to participate in the Down Feile Tournament 2017 on Easter Monday. In the group stages Clonduff were drawn with An Riocht, Bredagh and Drumaness. In the first two group games Clonduff held An Riocht and Bredagh scoreless whilst racking up some fantastic scores from play themselves. These games gave the management an opportunity to use the full squad of players ensuring that everyone got some game time. Clonduff won their 3rd and final group game convincingly and the team took a place in the Semi Final Stages of the Tournament.
In the Semi Finals they were drawn against a physical and well organised Shamrocks team who came second in their group. Clonduff again were confident in possession and continued to move the ball well. The boys were clinical in front of goals running out winners by a 5 point margin.
In the Final they met the winners of the other section - Saval.
The teams have already met in the league this season in a game that ended in a draw. Clonduff management knew that the team were going to have up their game and take their scores in order to be victorious on this occasion. The 1st half started well with Clonduff dominating the play in the early stages of the game. The boys were winning the breaks around the middle of the field and were quick to move the ball to the forwards who again took some great scores. In the early stages of the 2nd half Clonduff continued to press hard at Saval. They also had some strong defending of their own to do with Saval having a wind advantage. Clonduff continued to hold on to possession well and despite a late Saval goal Clonduff were able to hold out for a 7 point win. In the final the boys played some their best football of the season to date with the team linking up well from goalkeeper to attack. A fantastic win for the management and the team and hopefully they can continue this form in to the next league game.
Well done to everyone involved and thanks to the parents and supporters who travelled to support the team.
Panel: Bryan Rice, James Brannigan, Gerard Carville, Aaron Norris, Max Dursley, Senan Carr, Conor McComisky, Ronan Matthews, Patrick Cowan, Dan Rafferty, Will Kelly, Shane Close, Eoin Devlin, Callum Donnan, Adam Fegan, Aaron Gribben, Oisin Logan, Shea Morgan, Donnacha Burns, Joey O'Hare, Conor Greer, Eoghan McAlinden
Well Done lads and management. Keep up the hard work!
U16 Football
ACFL Clonduff 2-8 Burren 3-14
Despite a very competitive first half of football the U16 boys were unfortunate to lose out to Burren at home on Thurday night. For most of the game they looked the most likely winners, creating chance after chance and netting some fantastic goals. However, with a high number of wides and missed opportunities it wasn't meant to be.
Credit to Burren who made the most of their opportunities and won the game deservedly in the end.
Team and Scorers: Darragh Mc Alinden, Eugene Lively, Conor Parr (Vc), Sean Mc Cumisky,Padraig Morgan, Laurence Brannigan, Rory McKernan,Tom Close (Cpt) 1-2, Oisin Tumilty,Charlie Kerr 0-1, Eamon Brown 0-3, Padraig Clancy 0-3, Padraig Kelly, Aiden Markey 1-1, Oran Wilson.
Sub used Peter Mc Avoy, Jamie Mc Donald.
HURLING
Hurling / Camogie Helmets and Hurls
The Club shop is now stocking hurling / camogie helmets for our juvenile players. These will be sold at a subsidised cost of £40. The shop is also stocking subsidised hurls which would make an excellent present for any child aspiring to be the future star of the ancient game.
Prices are as follows:
22'' £8
24'' £9
26'' £10
28'' £11
ADVANCE NOTICE OF EVENTS IN CLONDUFF/HILLTOWN!
The Dalsey Mooney 7's Tournament will take place Saturday 20th May 2017 in Clonduff Park. Details to follow – restricted to first 16 teams to enter - £3,000 worth prizes
Gary Murray U12 Memorial Blitz Tournament – Saturday 27th May
Brian McGreevy U8 Memorial Blitz Tournament – Saturday 10th June
Connor McConville PS Tournament – Tuesday 6th June
Daniel Andre U10 Memorial Blitz Tournament – Saturday 17th June
Kellogs Cúl Camp in Clonduff Park – Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August
Club Camogie and Hurling Camps in Clonduff Park – Monday 14th – Friday 18th August
Ella Trainor U6 Memorial Blitz – Saturday 12th August
Clonduff U12 LGFA Tournament – Saturday 26th August
Follow Clonduff GAA Club on Facebook, Twitter and www.clonduffgac.netWed. 21st Sept. 5:30-8:30pm
Thur 22nd Sept 5:30-8:30pm
Fri. 23rd Sept. 5:30-8:30pm
Sat 24th Sept. 10:00-3:00pm
Sun. 25th Sept. 10:00-12 noonWed. 21st Sept. 5:30-8:30pm
Thur 22nd Sept 5:30-8:30pm
Fri. 23rd Sept. 5:30-8:30pm
Sat 24th Sept. 10:00-3:00pm
Sun. 25th Sept. 10:00-12 noonWed. 21st Sept. 5:30-8:30pm
Thur 22nd Sept 5:30-8:30pm
Fri. 23rd Sept. 5:30-8:30pm
Sat 24th Sept. 10:00-3:00pm
Sun. 25th Sept. 10:00-12 nooncit to a single point - their play deserved something from the game!
Team and scorers: Paul Gribben, John Brown, Shay Murnin, Rory Lively, Shane McGreevy, Conal Brown, Lorcan Branagan (0-1), Aidan Carr, Charlie Carr, Patrick O'Hagan (0-2), Liam McGreevy (0-1), Gary McDonald, Finbarr McConville, Shane Ward (0-2), Barry O'Hagan (1-12); Subs used: Stephen McConville, Jayme Gribben, Shaun Murnin, Eamon Grant, Eamon O'Reilly, Paddy Macit to a single point - their play deserved something from the game!
Team and scorers: Paul Gribben, John Brown, Shay Murnin, Rory Lively, Shane McGreevy, Conal Brown, Lorcan Branagan (0-1), Aidan Carr, Charlie Carr, Patrick O'Hagan (0-2), Liam McGreevy (0-1), Gary McDonald, Finbarr McConville, Shane Ward (0-2), Barry O'Hagan (1-12); Subs used: Stephen McConville, Jayme Gribben, Shaun Murnin, Eamon Grant, Eamon O'Reilly, Paddy Matthews
