CONDOLENCES TO THE MURPHY & GRIBBEN FAMILIES on the death of Annie Murphy (nee Gribben). The funeral takes place at 12 noon today (Monday) in Cabra and burial afterwards in Ballymaghery. To the entire family circle we send our deepest sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh ar h-anam uasal!

 

Best wishes to Clonduff U14 Footballers and Hurlers, U16 Camogs and Senior Ladies all involved in Championship this coming week.

 

CLONDUFF GAC SUMMER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!

Saturday 13th August - Ella Trainor U6 Memorial Blitz

Saturday 27th August - Clonduff U12 LGFA Tournament

 

CLONDUFF DOWN CLUBS MONTHLY DRAW
Draw made in Clubrooms on Friday night for 2 x £50
1 Thomas Hynes
2 Mary Carr
The next draw will be made at the September Quiz on Friday 2nd September

 

KELLOGS CUL CAMP IN CLONDUFF

212 children all from Clonduff Parish attended the annual Kellogs Cul Camp in Clonduff Park last week. This was one of the biggest in the County for boys and girls aged 4-13 years and with the exception of one morning the weather was favourable. Comment from parents on Clonduff's Social Media was extremely favourable. The entry fee for the week's camp included a magnificent, stylish kit - quarter-zip top, jersey and rucksack (school bag). Many thanks to County Board for organising, our Club Coordinator Teresa Carr and the 15 coaches involved which included 5 Clonduff coaches/helpers - Ryan McShane, Paula Gribben, Sarah Bloomfield, Jenna Boden and Ben McConville. 

 

CLONDUFF SCÓR MUSICIANS INVOLVED IN OPENING OF WORLD GAELIC GAMES & CULTURAL FESTIVAL!

Clonduff Scór Musicians took part in the World GAA Cultural Heritage night and concert in the Helix Theatre in DCU at the start of the Etihad Airways GAA World Games festival following the Opening Ceremony in Croke Park on Sunday. - the inaugural event was held in Abu Dhabi in 2015.

A total of 87 teams from 20 countries will participate in the week-long festival of Gaelic games activity 7th - 14th August at UCD's Belfield campus, with the finals being played at Croke Park. This World Championship is for teams from outside Ireland in regions of the world where Men's and Ladies Football, Camogie and Hurling are played. Teams from Australia, South Africa, Argentina, China, Canada, the Middle East, USA, Europe, and Britain will be involved. GAA Scór type entertainers from across the ten regions took part. Clonduff Musicians (Scór Sinsir and Scór na nÓg) opened the event after an address on the importance of our cultural heritage by Aogán Ó Fearghail, Uachtarán CLG. It was then the turn of 2015 Solo Singing Champions from Kerry followed by the current All Ireland Champion Set Dancers from Mullingar with the Clonduff group providing the musical accompaniment. It was a fabulous opportunity for the Murray Family - Stephen, Sean, Mary Catherine, Eoin and Gavin who were joined by Vivienne Mulcahy and Paul Kelly. They were privileged to be involved and everyone in Clonduff and Down is proud of your participation in this world event!

 

FOOTBALL

SFC Clonduff 2-15 v Mayobridge 0-13
The Clonduff team, a nice blend of youth interspersed with more experienced players put on a great display against a much fancied Mayobridge side that had three players returning from suspension. Clonduff got the scoring underway with Niall Tumilty scoring his first ever Senior Championship point. The Bridge quickly replied before Stephen and Barry moved The Yellas two ahead but back came the Bridge to level on 11 mins - the game was tied again on 0-6 apiece before Barry slotted home the first goal of the game on 20 min to lead by 3 points and that gave Clonduff renewed confidence but in truth Clonduff were much the better team all over the field and led 1-8 to 0-6 at the break.
The Boys in Blue came out all guns blazing and got the first two scores of the second half to leave just one kick of the game in it. Then with 5 mins gone Conor Óg did what younger brother Barry did in the first half - he hit the back of the net to go six up. Then disaster struck - Kieran Trainor received a straight red card on six min - it was going to be a long half. Mayobridge got the next two points and then the Yellas galvanised and rattled over the next three points - at this stage it looked as if they had the extra man! Benny Coulter was introduced on 20 mins but it was the son of former Down Great, Cormac Linden who got the next score from corner back. The Bridge were then reduced to 14 when Shane McNamee was Black carded and having used all their subs couldn't replace him. Aidan Carr sent over the resultant long range free, reminiscent of his father before him! Arthur rounded off the scoring with his second point having come on as a sub mid way through the second half. 
All in all a sound performance! Next Championship game in three weeks with a couple of league games likely in the meantime. Well done all concerned!
Team and scorers: Paul Gribben, Darren O'Hagan, Shane O'Hagan, Ruairi Lively, Brendan Britton, Rory Grant, Paul Lively (0-1), Aidan Carr (0-2), Niall Tumilty (0-1), Patrick O'Hagan, Stephen McConville (0-5), Kieran Trainor (0-1), Conor Óg O'Hagan (1-0), Finbarr McConville (0-1), Barry O'Hagan (0-2); Subs used: Arthur McConville (0-2), Conor Brown (Capt), Shane McGreevy, Shaun Murnin

RFC Clonduff III 8-17 v Drumgath II 5-4
Clonduff and Drumgath provided a goal-fest in a highly entertaining game in Clonduff Park on Sunday afternoon. A number of last year's winning team were unavailable having graduated to a higher level - five having played in this year's senior championship! It was still a strong side woth both Niall Brown and Paddy Matthews scoring a hat-trick each. On the visiting side, former Down Goal Keeper Peter Travers on the Drumgath team also scored a hat-trick. However it was the late-forties-something Marty Burns who showed them all how it should be done!
Clonduff team and scorers: Darren McKevitt, Neil Trainor (0-1), Peter Farnon, Pearse Murnin, Shay Murnin, Pa Gribben, Aaron Sherry (0-1), Paddy Matthews (3-3), Niall Brown (3-1), Liam McParlan (1-4), Ryan McGreevy (0-2), Bernard Branagan, Rory McGreevy (1-3); Subs used: Mark McNulty, Mark Devlin (0-2), Liam Ward (0-1), Conor Maginn

SD U16 Top 4 League Play off Clonduff 6-5 v Mayobridge 3-16
The U16 footballers started this game well, scoring two goals in the first five minutes and should have had a couple more. They went in at half time 4 points up having played against the wind. Mayobridge started the second half very strong and with ten minutes to go led by ten points. Once again the Clonduff boys showed character and fought back to within 3 points.
Team: James carvill, Ryan Woods, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Kieran Mullholland, Sean McCumisky, Jamie O'Hagan (Capt), Ethan Lyness-Feenan, James Keenan, Shay Fitzpatrick, Charlie Kerr, Padraig Wilson, Padraig kelly, Tom Close, Eamon Brown, Aidan Markey; Subs used: Pearse Cunningham, Eugene Lively; Other subs: Darragh Lavery, Oran Wilson

 

LADIES FOOTBALL

Under 12 LGFA Bryansford 1-1 v Clonduff 4-12
This young team continued their unbeaten run in Bryansford on Wednesday evening with all 25 of the girls getting game time and each playing brilliantly! Well done girls! It was good to see so many parents come out and watch this team continue the winning form.
Team and scores: Grainne Smith, Ava Morgan, Lily Rafferty, Erin Byrne, Niamh McConville, Ella Beth Rooney, Aoife Quinn, Cara Savage, Grace Clancy, Cliodhna Murtagh, Caoimhe McKeown (0-1), Una Fearon, Aoife Trainor, Rosie McCann (2-2), Ellen McKay (1-2), Brianna McClean, Eimhear Cunningham (0-3), Ceallagh Byrne (0-3), Laura Close, Niamh Gilbey, Aimee Murtagh, Evéagh Kelly, Kylah Kearney, Orligh McCann (1-1), Clodagh Kelly.

 

CAMOGIE

ADVANCE NOTICE!

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

U16 Camogie Championship - Bredagh 5-2 v Clonduff 7-8
Clonduff had the worst possible start conceding two early goals but they kept their composure and led 3-3 to 3-2 at the break. They put in a great second half scoring 4-5 whilst holding the home side to a mere two goals to take them into the quarter finals. Well done everybody!

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