Clonduff Notes
April 29, 2013
The Clonduff U12 Ladies Football team
Heartiest Congratulations to:
Our Senior Referee Ciarán Branagan on his selection as for All Ireland Championship duty this year, meaning he is in the Top 15 in the Country! He also took charge of the Div 4 League Final in Croke Park on Saturday 27th April. Well done on both counts Ciarán!
Down Ladies Footballers and in particular Clonduff's Colleen McPolin, Ryan McShane and Mark Copeland (Ryan and Mark are the trainers) in securing a place in the Div 3 League final on Saturday 11th May in Parnell Park v Armagh. They came from behind entering injury time to score 1-1 to leave final score Down 3-9 Roscommon 3-8
The boys and girls of St Patrick's PS who made their First Communion on Saturday 27th April and Best wishes to the children of St Paul's Cabra who make their First Communion on Saturday 4th May
Child Protection Course - Clonduff Clubrooms - Tuesday 7th May - If you are involved with a Youth Team you must acquire this certificate which is valid for three years. If you are a new mentor or assist with a team or if it's more than three years since you last did it please contact our Children's Officer Teresa Carr on 07872950297
May Executive Meeting will be held on Friday 3rd May at 8.30 pm in Clonduff Clubrooms - please note change of day!
Gaeltacht Scholarships
The Clonduff youngsters who have applied to Down Co Board for Gaeltacht Scholarships will have their interviews on:
Saturday 11th May 2013 @ 11.30 am
Football
On Friday 26th April the Seniors put back-to-back wins together with a comfortable victory over Loughinisland. This game saw the return to action for county star Dan Gordon who entered the game 5 minutes before half time. However he failed to make any major impact on the game due mainly to a strong performance from Clonduff midfielder Henry Brown. Henry's midfield partner Arthur McConville also put in a great hour scoring 2-7.
The result will give Clonduff good momentum going into their next 2 games against neighbours Kilcoo and Mayobridge.The final score was 2-12 to 1-6
Team and scorers: Gary Haughian, Shane McGreevy, Mark McPolin (Capt), Ruairi Lively, Shane O'Hagan, Darren O'Hagan (0-1), Rory Grant, Arthur McConville (2-7,5f), Henry Brown, Barry O'Hagan, Paul Lively (0-1), Tony McGreevy, John Fegan, Niall McPolin, Finbarr McConville (0-1f); Subs used: Kieran Trainor (0-1), Gary McDonald, Karl O'Hagan (0-1), Niall Tumilty.
On Sunday afternoon (28th April) the Seconds recorded a fine 3-11 to 2-8 win at home to Bryansford in the PRFL. Team: Gary Haughian, John McPolin, Peter Farnon, Shay Murnin, Gary McDonald, Kieran Trainor, Damian Canning, Jamie Curran, Gavin McGreevy, Jamie Curran, Gavin McGreevy, Shane Ward, Niall Brown, Bernard Branagan, Connor Grant, Noel McPolin. Subs used: Niall Crowley, Rory McGreevy, Rory Grant, Marty Farnon, Barry O'Hagan.
Later on Sunday evening the Thirds recorded their first win of the year at home to Rostrevor in the SD RFL. This proved to be a close match throughout with some fine displays of play from the Yellas, with a mix of senior and minor players working well together - they led at half time and they kept the pressure on in the second half and pulled off their first win of the season, final score Clonduff 2-7 Rostrevor 1-7 well done lads ! Team and scorers: Seamus Parr, Gary Curran, Michael McGarry, Patrick Woods, Frank Quinn, Michael Grant, Kevin Parr, Patrick Matthews, Niall Brown (1-1),Eugene Branagan (0-3), Marty Farnon (0-1), Rory McGreevy (1-1), Ché Curran, Kevin McShane. Subs used: Niall Crowley, Mark Bradley, Shane Milligan (1-1)
Earlier in the week the Minors suffered their first defeat of the year to a very strong and slick Mayobridge side The U16 game was postponed until Monday 29th April and the u14s had a bye.
Hurling
Senior Hurlers Record Their First Win in Senior League (Mon 22nd April 2013) Clonduff 1-12 Liatroim 0-4
The Senior Hurlers recorded their first points of the season in a comprehensive win over near neighbours, Liatroim. This game showed the benefit of a strong squad with a number of absentees due to injuries including regular keeper, Niall Quinn and captain, Andrew Quinn.
If hurling is a game to be played on long sunny evenings, Monday night gave a glimpse of what is to come. Players were reminded before the match of the Championship result from last year and how Liatroim would be coming for revenge. This was reflected in the early exchanges.
This was a win based on a great defensive display. David Quinn, who was deputising in goals kept a clean sheet and the backs held Liatroim scoreless from the 10th minute on.
The Hurlers have a bye next week followed by Ballygalget away on Monday 6th May. With 3 encouraging performances, Clonduff have shown that this is a league in which they are more than capable of competing
Team and scorers: David Quinn, Jamie Lowry, Chris Brown, Shane Quinn, Sean Downey , Shay Murnin (1-1), Francis Quinn, Danny Nugent (0-1), Ciarán Smith, Jamie Lynch (0-2), Shane Murray (0-1), Rián Branagan (0-2)Laurence Murphy, John Murphy (0-4), Chris Young (0-1); Subs used: Hugh Murphy, Darragh Downey, Rory McGivern
U12 Hurling on 18/4/13
The Under 12s gave a great display of Hurling against Castlewellan. The League is done on the bases of Go Games which gives everyone a chance to experience playing in different positions. The Clonduff lads showed some great skill and determination, but more importantly they played as a team. After a shaky first half they composed themselves and finished up winning 5-4 to 4-4, thanks to a late goal from James Martin.
Team: Conor Parr, Darragh McAlinden, Conor Ward, Shane Parr, Padraig Clancy, Tom Close, Sean McGone, Rory McKernan, Declan Hudson, Conor McAlinden, James Martin, Charlie Kerr, Oisin Tumilty.
U14 Hurling on 19/4/13
Clonduff 5-7 Warrenpoint 8-13
The under 14s had their first game against a physically strong Warrenpoint team. It was a very high scoring game and although the score line may not suggest it, it was probably one of the best U14 Hurling displays from a Clonduff team in a long time. This is a very young team but they played with great confidence.
Team: Conor Parr, Shane Parr, Tom Close, Rory McKernan, Declan Hudson, James Martin, Charlie Kerr, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Dylan Downey, Shay Fitzpatrick, Cathal Fitzpatrick, Padraig Wilson, Christopher Hynes, Ross Carr.
Ladies Football
The Clonduff U14 Ladies had their first game of the league on Sunday afternoon against a very strong Burren outfit and their experience was evident. However, the scoreline didn't do justice to the effort, and genuine football ability that some of these young Clonduff girls displayed. Burren dominated the first half taking full advantage of the wind - they wasted few chances and built up a score of 5-7 to 1 pt. The second half was a much more even contest where neither teams dominated, however Clonduff were unable to make it count on the scoreboard and so the visitors ran out worthy winners.
Next week the girls take on Rostrevor where both teams are of similar age and therefore a closer contest is expected.
Team. Shannon O'Reilly, Kyla Woods, Niamh Fitzpatrick, Summer Brannigan, Niamh Fearon, Gemma Dillan, Margaret McEvoy, Clara Cowan, Erin Rafferty, Ciara O'Reilly, Cara Boden, Laura Mackin, Tamzin Brannigan, Molly Brown, Tiarna Mullin. Ellen Lively, Ally Magee, Isabella O'Hare Caitlin Brannigan.
The Senior Ladies entertain Teconnaught on Monday night and the U12s have a challenge game away to Rostrevor on Wednesday night.
Handball
Social Handball
Social Handball continues every Tuesday and Thursday night - great coaching available!
GEORGE CLOONEY'S COMING TO HILLTOWN!
A Night with George - hilarious comedy that tells the story of Bridie Murphy from Ballymurphy
Thursday 9th May - INF Hall
Tickets £10 each available at Hilltown Post Office
YOGA IN THE CLUBROOMS
Mon - Yoga for backs 7-8pm; Yoga for everyone 8-9.30pm both in Clonduff GAC
Tues - Yoga for everyone 10-11.30am in Clonduff GAC
Thurs - Yoga for everyone 7-8.30pm in Clonduff GAC
All classes £5
New comers and returners always welcome
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