Clonduff GAA Club Notes
May 28, 2012Clonduff GAA Club Child Protection Awareness Course in Parochial Rooms- Thursday 31st May @ 7 pm
Good Luck to Down Senior and Minor Footballers v Fermanagh in Ulster Championship next Sunday
Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service
Where to donate in Hilltown: INF Hall, Rostrevor Road
Date: 14th June 2012 Times: 1.30pm - 4pm and 5.15pm - 8pm
We all know someone whose life has depended on a Blood Transfusion - it could be you in the future!
All persons over the age of 17 can become a Blood Donor.
We appeal to all our members over 17 years old to go along to INF Hall on 14th June and help save a life!
For more information log on to Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service website
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
Clonduff hope to enter a team in the upcoming Gaelic4Mothers and Others Ulster Blitz in Monaghan but need more players twelve in total. Contact Onagh Gribben07729454361 Players need to be registered before taking part in the blitzes!
Campa Chormaic 2012
Campa Chormaic An tI˙r agus M˙rna (2-6th July) St Colman's College Newry
Campa Chormaic an D˙in (9-13th July) St Malachy's High School Castlewellan
For players between the ages of 10-16 as it will be on a first come first served basis for both Camps
Download the Application fomr from the Down or Clonduff websites- complete and return asap!
Kellogs C˙l Camp 2012 - in Clonduff Park 6th-10th August 2012
Cost: £35 for first child; £30 for each subsequent child (P3 and upwards)
Nursery Camp (P1 and 2) £25 per child
Application Forms will shortly be available through coaching sessions or
Download the form from Clonduff or GAA websites! Complete and return to Children's Officer Teresa Carr
Or apply online at the GAA Website (Nursery Camp registration CANNOT be made online)
Daniel Andre Memorial U10 Football Tournament Saturday 26th May 2012
Twenty five teams assembled in sun-drenched Clonduff Park on Saturday 26th May 2012 for the inaugural Daniel Andre Memorial U10 Football tournament - what a fitting tribute to a sports-mad young Clonduffian who tragically lost his life in a drowning accident about 100m from the Club. We say a big 'Thank You' to the clubs from Down, Armagh, Louth and Belfast who participated.
The teams were divided into four groups before going into the knock-out stage with the top two in each group playing off for the Cup which was eventually won by Ballyholland; the middle two teams from each group played off for the shield which Kilcoo won and the bottom teams in the groups played off for the Plate which Drumgath won. However, the day was not about winning trophies and medals - it was about a lot of youngsters enjoying the festival of football in tribute to Daniel Andre.
An event such as this couldn't take place without the legions of Clonduff volunteers who gave their time and help on Saturday preparing the pitches, sound system burger stall, putting up flags before the event; administrators, referees (some of our Young Referees were taking charge of their first games), pitch co-ordinators, runners, those who made tea, burgers, attended the shop, parents who supplied sandwiches and other eatables, etc. The big crowd were well satisfied with their day out.
To Luigi, Donna, Lauren and Cara, Daniel will forever be in the hearts and minds of all in Clonduff. Lauren said on our Facebook page "Thanks to all who helped make it such a wonderful day! May we have many more to come!!"
Defibrillator and Pitch-side First Aid in Clonduff
On Thursday 25th May 2012 Clonduff organised its second annual Defibrillator and Pitch Side First Aid course. Twenty club members, mostly team mentors attended this brings the number of trained First Aiders/Defibrillator users to over 40 as 21 members did the training in 2011. It is Clonduff GAA Club's aim to have at least one such trained person in every mentoring team in every sport.
The Course was delivered by John Cartmill of Craigavon Cardiac Rehab.
Thanks to Fr Cushenan for use of Parochial Meeting Room as Clonduff Clubrooms were otherwise engaged.
Football
SFL Kilcoo 1-10 Clonduff 0-11
Starred players, injured players, holidaying players - the team that travelled down the road to Kilcoo on Friday night put on a great show despite missing what would be deemed ten starting players. Kilcoo won a penalty near the end of the game to go two up and despite sterling work from Clonduff they just couldn't get back on level terms which they more than deserved. Team and scorers: Gary Haughian, John McPolin, Ruiari Lively, Shane McGreevy, Paul McConville, Paul Lively Rory Grant, Niall McPolin, Mark McPolin, Kieran Trainor (0-2), Eugene Branagan, Finbarr McConville (0-6), Conor "g O'Hagan, Shane Ward, Patrick McGreevy (0-1). Subs used: Eamon O'Reilly, Karl O'Hagan (0-2), Niall Tumilty, Stephen Branagan, Aaron Sherry
AC MFL Clonduff 3 -14 Bryansford 0-9 (Omitted from last week s notes)
The minors had a very good win away to Bryansford - this win sends them to the top of the league on score difference. Some great scores were taken including two fifties by Patrick O Hagan. After the game Liam McAleavey was asked by Peter McGrath to join the county minor panel. Team: Liam McAleavey, Conal Brown (0-1), John Brown (0-1), Declan Gribben, Rory McQuaid, Brendan Britton, Shaun Murnin, Conor Brown (0-1) Jamie Curran (0-1), Liam McGreevy (1-2), Patrick O Hagan, (0-5), Sean Downey (0-1), Darren Harper (0-1), Jamie Gribben (1-2), Rian Branagan (1-0). Subs used: Kevin Smith, Danny Burns, David Quinn, Conor Pio Gribben; unused subs: stephen McConville, Caolan McAvoy
SDU14FL the U14 footballers had two games in the past week with big wins in both to go joint top of the League. Results: Clonduff 5-10 Burren 2-12; Clonduff 6-18 Rostrevor 0-2)
SDU12FL - on Sunday morning the U12 footballers went to Newry to play Shamrocks in their Leagues Clonduff Shamrocks in Div 1 and Clonduff Harps in Div 4. It was a very warm day and while both teams played very well they lost both games. Keep going lads you are getting better with each game.
Harps Team: James Carvill, Conor McAlinden, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Sean McCumiskey, Matthew Brannigan, Eamon Brown (captain for the day), Shay fitzpatrick, Danny Markey, Owen Murray, Conor Fitzpatrick, Cathal Fitzpatrick, Shane Cairns, Dessie Doyle, Darragh McSly, Shea Annett.
Hurling
Div 2 HL Ballycran 1-8 v Clonduff 1-14
This was an excellent win in the Ards on Monday night.
U12 Hurling
Clonduff had a good win over Ballela on Thursday night. The first half was very close but in the second the lads played with much more confidence and ran out easy winners. This Thursday's game has been called off and training continues on Friday evenings from 6pm - 7pm for ALL boys from Under 12 and below. Helmets and Hurls are provided and the door is always open to anyone whether you have played before or not.
Camogie
The U 12 s had two teams on the read on Saturday morning at Aghaderg and Ballygalget, unfortunately both lost to stronger opposition. The senior team lost to Ballycran in the league on Wednesday, a late goal rush from the visitors gave the scoreline a lob sided look.
The U 16 team beat Ballygalget 7-05 to 5-04 in the league , this sit hoer third win over Ards opposition this week.
Ladies Football
The senior team lost heavily to Ballymartin in the league on Saturday evening.
Carryduff 1gl. 2pts. Clonduff. 4gls. 3pts.
Another great result for the Clonduff U12 girls football team this time away to Carryduff on Sunday evening. In soaring heat and with teams showing a fierce hunger a real battle in sued. Carryduff eventually drew 1st blood with a well taken goal. Challenged, the response was swift.
Laying siege on the opposition goals they immediately levelled up proceedings. This give the girls confidence and competing more aggressively now esp. down the middle where Carryduff were strongest the scores began to come. Clonduff ran out worthy winners against strong opposition and this will help to bring these young girls on a step further in there development. Well done all.
23 girls travelled and all played their part equally . A special mention to
the younger girls who came on as subs namely Ella McCumiskey,Aoife and Orla
McCusker, Aoife Brown. Sarah Kelly, Molly Campbell,Caoimhe Hughes, Emma
McGreevy, and Sinead Woods and new comer Ally MaGee who impressed throughout
. Remaining team; Corshenna McCoy. Summer and Tamzin Brannigan. Kyla
Woods. Niamh Fearon. Niamh Fitzpatrick. Erin Rafferty. Clara Cowan (1pt).
Molly Brown. Amy Johnson(2gls). Cara Boden. Isobella O'Hare (1gl). Tiearny
Mullins (1gl 2 pts)
Handball
Down Annual Awards
This year s Annual Handball Awards Night will take place in Downpatrick Clubrooms on Friday 8th June.
The format will be similar to previous occasions Meal, awards presentations and guest speaker.
Prices £8.00 adults and £3.00 Juveniles
World Handball Championships 2012 - Citywest Arena, Dublin! Advance Notice
Four Wall 40◊20 Championships: from Friday 12th Friday 19th October 2012
One Wall Championships: from Tuesday 16th October Saturday 20th October 2012
Any Clonduff player is free to take part if they register to enter:
Fundraising
Have you purchased one of the new £20 tickets yet? A prize of £12000 will be raffled on the 12th day of the 12th month 2012, there will also be two prizes of £1000 at the 125 banquet in November and special early bird draws in July.
Are you one of our Young Volunteers aged 16-24 years? Have you applied for your Log Book Yet?
Contact Sharon Haughey at [email protected] and give the following details: Our Club's name, the Tasks you do, your email address and the name of a contact person for the club.
This is an ongoing programme - you can apply for your log book at any time!
Activity in Clonduff Clubrooms
Monday Nights - Yoga for all @ 7 30 pm;
Tuesday Mornings - Yoga for All @ 10 am
Thursday Nights - Yoga for All @ 7 pm
If you wish to book clubrooms for any function, ie Birthday Party, Christening, etc please contact Social Club Officer Lorraine on 07803961049
Dates for your Diary
Conor McConville Primary Schools Tournament Thursday 7th June
Brian McGreevy Memorial U8 Football Tournament Saturday 9th June
Campa Chormaic An tI˙r agus M˙rna, St Colman's College Newry 2nd 6th July
Gary Murray Memorial U12 Football Tournament Saturday 7th July
Campa Chormaic an D˙in, St Malachy's High School Castlewellan 9th 13th July
Kellogs Cul Camp in Clonduff Park 6th 10th August Kellogs Roadshow will be attending the Clonduff Camp
Newry and Mourne Camogie Camp in Clonduff Park 13th 17th August
Clonduff Club Merchandise!
Club merchandise, playing gear and casual wear available from Brian McGreevy. Kit bags available from Jerry Quinn. Club ties and scarves coming soon!
Club Meeting
Mentors Meeting for finalise schedule for June in Clubrooms on Wednesday 30th May @ 8 30pm.
Clonduff GAC Community Support Scheme (CCSS) Standing Order Scheme!
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