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Daniel Antonio Andre RIP
On
Wednesday 24th June 2009, Daniel
Andre was doing what generations of children
before him have done in the Hilltown area during
good weather – playing ‘down at the Bann’ near
Mussens Corner. Sadly Daniel slipped into a deep
pool on the river known as the ‘Mill Pool’.
Despite the best efforts of members of the
Emergency Services to revive him after he was
pulled from the river Daniel died in the early
hours of Thursday morning in The Royal Victoria
Hospital for Sick Children having been
transferred there from Daisy Hill Hospital,
Newry. The community was shocked and stunned at
the loss of this sports-mad, fun-loving little
boy who endeared himself to everyone with whom
he came in contact. He was always smiling and
his grin would light up his entire face.
During his Mass of Remembrance his teacher
described him as ‘My Little Helper’. But this
wasn’t just the preserve of his P6 teacher,
Nigel Trainor. This is one of the many ways in
which Daniel will be remembered throughout the
entire community and particularly in Clonduff
Gaelic Club of which he was a proud juvenile
playing member.
Being
a very energetic and active child Daniel joined
Clonduff GAC almost four years ago. He
attended weekly coaching sessions where he
enthusiastically acquired the basic skills of
Gaelic Football. Daniel’s coaches found him to
be a very ambitious player always happy to get
his place on the team and play to his full
potential at every opportunity. During his
short time with the club he never missed a
training session. He was a happy-go-lucky
player arriving at training on time and giving
his best during each session. He was a quiet
boy who co-operated well with his mentors. He
was an excellent team player fitting in well
with all of the players on the team
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Clonduff and The
Boley Fair
It’s
almost that time of the year again! The Boley
Fair will run from Friday 10th to
Tuesday 14th July and Clonduff Club
will be organising and staging numerous events
including:
Saturday 11th July –
Boley Juvenile Handball Tournament (Handball
Wall, Club Car Park)
Sports Fun Day
(Clonduff Park)
Neighbourhood Challenge Quiz (Clubrooms)
Sunday 12th
July – Big Breakfast (Clubrooms)
Sponsored Walk (from
Clubrooms to Goward Dolmen)
Pub Tug-o-War (Clonduff Park)
Comedy Hypnotist (Clubrooms)
Monday 13th
July – Junior and Senior Poc
Fada (Hen Mountain)
Senior Citizens Tea Part and Dance (Clubrooms)
It’s a Boley Knockout (Clonduff Park)
Tuesday 14th
July – Boley Seven Football and
Camogie (Clonduff Park)
(See
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Boley
Handball Tournament Practice -
The handball Club
will run a practice session
at 11.00 am on
Saturday 4th July 2009
at the wall
in the football field for any U15s and Minors
wishing to enter the One Wall Tournament . |
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Handball Summer Scheme -
the Summer Scheme
run by Newry and Mourne District Council
will run from 6th – 10th
July in the handball court Hilltown. Des McNeill
and Paul Shields will be doing the coaching each
day from 11 am to 2 pm. |
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Another
two points for Clonduff in SFL when they
defeated Loughinisland at home on Friday evening
(3rd July) following a good performance. They
led at half time 1-8 to 0-6. Loughinisland were
reduced to 14 men and Clonduff confirmed their
superiority and ran out winners on a scoreline
of 2-15 to 0-13.
Other results: Saval beat Castlewellan (1 pt),
Longstone beat Bryansford (3 pts), Rostrevor
beat Warrenpoint (3 pts) Burren beat Liatroim (9
pts) Mayobridge beat Kilcoo (League
Table) |
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U14 FL
Saval 3-14 Clonduff 6-13 (02/07/09) -
Clonduff kept up their challenge for the league
with another fine away win at Saval. They
started off slowly and allowed Saval to dictate
much of the first half but they still managed to
go in one point ahead. In the second half they
were able to pull further ahead with some good
football, goals from Stephen McConville, Patrick
O'Hagan, Darren Harper and Jack O'Hagan left
them easy winners. Once again its good to see
the six forwards on the score sheet. Team:
Mark Devlin, Sean Murray, Caolan McAvoy (0-1),
Brendan Britton, Liam McAleavey, Conal Brown
(0-1), Liam McGreevy, John Brown, Rory McQuaid,
Darren Harper (2-1), Patrick O'Hagan (1-7),
Jayme Gribben (0-1), David Quinn (0-1), Stephen
McConville (2-1), Jack O'Hagan (1-0), Charlie
Carr, Colm Rooney, Thomas Murnin, John McPolin,
Finbarr Greenan, Niall O'Hare, Michael Grant. |
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Senior Hurlers
won away to Carryduff in ACHL Div 2 game on
Wednesday evening. This was a difficult game
on a very warm evening and losing a man to a
second yellow card early on made things harder
on the 14 left but fair play to the team they
stuck at it and kept going till the end. Final
score was Clonduff 2-7 Carryduff 1-5. Man of
the match went to John Murphy followed closely
by Andrew Quinn. Ciarán Smyth, Paul Bloomfield
, Damien Farnon, J J Gilmore, Hugh
Murphy, Eoin Murphy and Danny Nugent,
Jamie Lynch , Chriss Young, Mark Downey,
Kealim O'Hare, Paul McCusker , Paddy Murphy,
Kevin Parr and Connor Tumilty all worked
well. Team management would like to thank all
who travelled in support of the team.
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Senior
Camogs with big win over Portaferry in
Championship Semi Final played in Portaferry on
Wednesday (1st July). This was a rout with the
Clonduff girls dominant in all sectors of the
field. The final score was Clonduff 4-18
Portaferry 2-2. They now meet reigning champions
Ballycran, who disposed of Liatroim (by 8 pts)
in the final on Sunday 16th August. |
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Camogie News
Senior League: Clonduff 4-10
v Ballycran
3-07 -
The
Seniors started the second round of the league
last Wednesday night with a home fixture to
Ballycran. Another fine win was achieved
although Clonduff will be disappointed they
conceded 2 goals in the last five minutes of the
game. The girls play Portaferry in the
Championship on Wed 1st July in
Portaferry and will need to eradicate any
defensive errors for this game. Scorers: Sara
Louise Carr (2-03), Paula Gribben (0-1), Karen
Gribben (0-1), Mary Mac (1-04), Ciara Havern
(1-0), Lisa McPolin (0-1).
County
Minor Fixture: Wexford v Down -
Played at
Ballyholland on Sunday this game was of no real
benefit to either team as Wexford travelled half
the Country to play an under-strength Down team
absent of most of the Ards contingent and other
key players. Wexford ran out easy winners but
credit must be given to the players who did line
out and from reports the score line could have
been much worse except for the tireless
defending of the backline. Congratulations go
to the three Clonduff players Grace Brown,
Clodagh Nugent and Hannah O’Reilly who played.
U12
Championship: Warrenpoint
0-00 v Clonduff
8-01 -
Clonduff repeated
the victory (from the league game the week
before) over Warrenpoint in the championship on
Monday night. Clonduff got off to the best
start possible with an excellent goal from
Petrina Lively and was followed by more scores
from the deadly full forward as well as goals
from Rachel Harper and Cliodhna Crothers. A
plenty supply of ball was given by Niamh Brown
and the midfield trio of Elizabeth Wilson,
Caoimhe Morgan and Cassie Fitzpatrick who worked
hard throughout the game and reduced any threat
from Warrenpoint. Defensively Clonduff were
solid with Clare McGilligan excellent at centre
back and Emma McAlinden and Noleen McAlinden
simply superb on the wings; this dependable
backline was supported by Mary Catherine Murray
and Michaela Murphy at full back and goals
respectively. Three subs were brought on in the
second half with Sinead McPolin finding the net,
Clare O’Hagan unlucky not to get a few scores
and Teresa Rooney solid in defence. The panel
also included Chloe Nelson, Emma Gallagher and
Sinead Doyle. Scorers: Petrina Lively (5-00),
Rachel Harper (1-0), Cliodhna Crothers (1-0),
Sinead McPolin (1-0), Cassie Fitzpatrick (0-1).
No.15
Jersey:The
U12 number 15 Jersey has been misplaced – anyone
knows of its whereabouts please contact Maura or
Guinevra. The Intermediate ‘Hilltown Pharmacy’
number 15 Jersey is also missing – again please
contact Maura or Guinevra.
U14
Championship Final: Clonduff v Ballygalget at
Castlewellan on Sunday 5th July at
4.30pm
It has
been 6 years since Clonduff last won the U14
Championship when current senior players Sara
Louise Carr, Paula Gribben and Lisa McPolin did
the double winning league and championship in
2003. Since then it has been Ards dominance and
the current bunch of girls hope to halt that
trend on Sunday afternoon in Castlewellan. The
team and mentors have put in a lot of work over
the last 4 months and fully deserve the success
they are having. They will be up against tough
opposition in Ballygalget and the encounter
makes for an interesting contest. Good Luck to
all involved and please come out and support the
girls.The Club would like to thank all the
Sponsors and donations received for the final: -
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GOH Electrical
Contractors – Gregory O’Hagan (T-shirts)
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O’Hare’s
Supermarket, Mayobridge – Sharon O’Hare (Bags)
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Bloomfield
Formwork - Leo Bloomfield (Bags)
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Kieran Tumilty
– (Socks)
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Martin and
Sheila Lynch (Donation)
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Hugh and Helena
Grant (Donation)
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Brian and
Madeleine McAlinden (Donation)
Ulster Camogie
Championship Finals:
Ulster Camogie
are running a family fun day to co-inside with
the Ulster Finals between Derry and Antrim
(Senior) and Tyrone and Monaghan (Junior) at
Pairc Esler, Newry Saturday 4th
July. Face Painting, Balloon Making, Variety
Concert and Mini Games will all be on show for
what promises to be a great days celebration.
Club will be running a bus to the event for the
U12 A and B teams, leaving from Clubrooms at 12
o’clock. Clare McGilligan has been selected to
play in the mini-games competition at half time
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U16 Ladies
Football League – Bright v Clonduff
– The Clonduff girls had a massive win away to
Bright to Sunday morning and are firmly placed
to challenge for League honours this year,
having only dropped one game as have the other
team in contention – it may come down to scoring
difference but Clonduff have two games in hand. |
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U16 FC –
Rostrevor v Clonduff
–
Clonduff bowed out of the Championship on Sunday
afternoon to Rostrevor who were the stronger
team. However, it was mainly Rostrevor’s ability
to score goals that was the main difference in
the teams. |
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The U12
Footballers went to Rostrevor in the league
and this turned out to be a cracking game. Both
teams put on a real footballing show. However,
in the end, it was the team in yellow that won
2-14 to 3-9.
This young Clonduff team played with commitment,
passion and pride in their jersey. With two
minutess to go, they were down by three points
but raised their game to win by two points. Well
done!!!
Panel: Conor Keenan, Noel Grant, Lorcan
McAteer, Daragh O'Hanlon, Shane McGarry, Charlie
Carr, Pierce Murnin, Michael Mulholland, Cara
McPolin, Colm Fearon, Paudie Harper, Ryan
McGreevy, Conor Murray, Conor Lowry, Eoin Ward,
Finn Campbell, Thomas Kelly, Aaron O'Hagan and
Brendan O'Hagan. (Report Jimmy Devlin) |
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Clonduff Senior Ladies travelled the short
distance to Annaclone on Saturday evening (27th
June) and following a minute's silence for young
Daniel Andre the Yellas set out to prove a point
(or two). Annaclone were awarded the points in
the home fixture at the beginning of the season
as they claimed they had been given insufficient
notice that Clonduff wished to re-schedule the
fixture. Clonduff were in rampant form and led
4-4 to 0-3 at the interval. The second half was
an exhibition of point-taking with Clonduff
firing over 11 points. The opposition may not
have been the strongest but it provided the
girls with the opportunity to hone their
shooting skills in a game situation - their
inability to convert their scores was the
main cause of their defeat in last week's game.
There were great performances all over the field
and once again the young players coming through
the ranks put down a marker and issued a warning
to the established players. Final Score
Annaclone 0-8 Clonduff 4-15. Team and scorers:
Elaine McCourt, Clodagh Nugent, Leanne McParlan,
Colleen McPolin, Karen Gribben, Aoibheann
Downey, Janine Branagan, Michaela Downey(2-1),
Kelly Carvill, Orla Gribben (0-1), Onagh
Gribben, Paula Gribben (1-5), Hannah O'Reilly
(0-3), Lorraine Maginn (1-2), Lisa Gribben
(0-2). Subs: Michaella McConville (0-1), Paula
Cairns, Jackie Gilmore. |
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Mixed
fortunes for Down teams against Donegal
teams on Saturday 27th June - Congratulations to
the Minor footballers and their management team
on their defeat of Donegal Minors in
Clones to reach the Ulster Final where they will
face either Monaghan or Armagh. The South Down
Hurlers were not so fortunate in the Lory
Meagher Semi Final in Ballela - they were
defeated by a single point having shot 17 wides
during the game. |
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Camogie News -
Week ending Tuesday 23rd June 2003
U12 League: Clonduff 7-01 v Warrenpoint 0-00 -
Clonduff played a fairly understrength
Warrenpoint team in their return league fixture
at Clonduff Park on Saturday morning.
Warrenpoint’s most influential player Amy Frier
was unwell and was forced to play the game in
goals and therefore Clonduff dominated most of
the outfield positions. Petrina Lively, once
again, was on scoring form ably assisted by
Sinead McPolin, who scored 3 of Clonduff’s
goals. Midfield worked hard throughout and
although defence had little to do they contained
any real threat that came there way.
Scorers: Petrina Lively (4-01), Sinead McPolin
(3-0)
Intermediate League: Ballela 5-06 v Clonduff
0-04 - Clonduff were forced to play on a
full length pitch on a hot summers evening and
found the going tough against a much younger
Ballela side. The lack of a consistent’ scoring
threat still remains a problem for Clonduff and
they are now left with only one game remaining
in the Intermediate league. It has been a mixed
bag this season since the team lost a lot of
their players from last year, some moved up to
senior with others exam tied for most of the
league campaign. However the team have battled
in every game, sometimes travelling with the
bare 12 players and unlike others will always
fulfil their match commitments. Scorers: Orla
Gribben (0-2), Jolene Brannigan (0-1), Mary
McPolin (0-1)
County Fixture: Down 4-16 v Dublin 0-00 -
A one sided affair that gave Down a great start
to their championship campaign. Down dominated
from the start and although there were some good
outfield battles it was Down’s scoring ability
and their solid defence that coasted them to
victory. Clonduff Club hosted the game and it
was great to see all Clonduff players get a run
out. Sara Louise Carr came off at half time
with a re-occurring calf injury, Orla Maginn had
a good game at half forward and then full
forward when Sara Lou retired. Paula Gribben
was solid in the half back line with Fionnuala
Carr controlling most of the game from the
centre half back position. Lisa McPolin came on
in corner forward and scored a rasper of a goal
and looked dangerous on the ball. Down play
Waterford in the next game on the 18th
July (probably in Dublin) which will be a much
tougher encounter, Waterford have already beaten
Offaly in their first game. Good luck to the
girls and the management in their preparations.
No.15 Jersey: The U12 number 15 Jersey
has been misplaced – anyone knows of its
whereabouts please contact Maura or Guinevra.
Ulster Camogie Championship Finals:
Ulster Camogie are running a family fun day to
coincide with the Ulster Finals between Derry
and Antrim (Senior) and Tyrone and Monaghan
(Junior) at Pairc Esler, Newry Saturday 4th
July. Face Painting, Balloon Making, Variety
Concert and Mini Games will all be on show for
what promises to be a great day’s celebration.
Club will be running a bus to the event leaving
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Clonduff Ladies travelled to Saval on
Tuesday night short of a number of players
including Michaela Downey, Christine Grimes,
Jolene and Janine Branagan so management had the
opportunity to try out other players and
experiment with positions. Whilst Clonduff lost
on a score of 2-3 to 2-7 both the team and the
management, whilst disappointed with the result
were happy with the performance, apart from the
finishing. Clonduff enjoyed the lion's share of
possession but shot 11 wides in the second half
alone! However this is something that can be
worked on in the next few weeks prior to meeting
the same opposition in the Championship semi
final in August. A very pleasing aspect was the
performances of the younger players and the
return of Karen Gribben who played the entire
second half. Team: Elaine McCourt, Clodagh
Nugent, Colleen McShane (Capt), Colleen McPolin,
Leanne McParlan, Aoibheann Downey, Bridget
Kearney, Fionnuala Carr, Kelly Carvill, Michael
McConville, Onagh Gribben, Paula Gribben, Lisa
Gribben, Lorraine Maginn. Subs used: Megan
O'Reilly, Karen Gribben, Orla Gribben, Angeline
McPolin, Christina McConville. |
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U16 HL –
St. Pat's:
1-8
Clonduff: 3-10
Clonduff travelled to Ballyvarley to play St
Pat's in the league. This was their first match
since having a break for exams, yet nonetheless,
the standard of Hurling was very high indeed.
Clonduff played excellent hurling, the defence
was solid through-out the game, and the
score-taking in the forwards was brilliant. In
the end, Clonduff ran out deserved winners! Team
and Scorers: Christopher McShane, Shane
Branagan, Eamonn Grant, Jamie Curran 0-1, Shea
McPolin, Sean Downey, Shay Murnin 0-1, Conor Pio
Gribben 0-1, Rian Branagan 1-7, Conor McShane,
Pearce Branagan 1-0, Martin Rooney, Declan
Rooney 1-0. Sub used: Lorcan Branagan. (Report
Paddy Branagan) |
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Handball -
Clonduff will run the annual Boley
Handball Tournament on Saturday morning
11th July. For the first time players
from Downpatrick and Saval will be invited to
participate. It is hoped to hold the
tournament in the football field with one wall
rules (weather permitting). More details to
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Hearty
congratulations to our beloved Club
President, Dean Anthony Davies who
celebrated his Golden Jubilee on Sunday 31st
May. The celebrations began with a celebratory
Mass concelebrated by 15 visiting priests and
two Bishops. The Church in Ballymaghery was
packed to capacity with other members of the
clergy including Rev David and Mrs Somerville
(Church of Ireland), representatives from other
parishes in which Dean Davies served and a very
large contingent of Clonduff parishioners.
Following the Mass Dean Davies greeted the
congregation on their way out of the church
before proceeding to the INF Hall for
refreshments. This was followed by a concert
presented by local artistes and the evening came
to a close with and old-time dance, much beloved
by the Dean. The day's events were co-ordinated
by the Pastoral Council and involved all the
organisations in the Parish. Dean we wish you
good health, a long life and happiness! |
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Congratulations to Clonduff Hurlers who
have qualified for the Ulster League Semi Finals
to be held in August. They played 4 and won them
all handily. There is one game left in the
section v Cappagh Gaels (Tyrone) who have also
qualified for the final but they have lost one
game. |
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Des McNeill and
Eddie Clancy are Down Junior Handball Champions! They beat the Downpatrick pair in a tough
3-game encounter on Thursday night (14th May) on
a score of 21-12, 19-21, 21-14. Great
achievement!
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Silverware for U14 Camogs! Clonduff
U14 Camogs won the Shield in the Féile on
Saturday 18th April. They played one and a
half hours of Camogie over the course of the
day. These wee girls really played their
hearts out on Saturday only losing one game to
Ballygalget. Clonduff travelled with
just 16 players - a number of them U12!
Unfortunately they were without Shannon
O'Hagan and Roisin Mulholland due to the
tragic death of their little cousin and to
whom the team extends their heartfelt
sympathy. Also a couple of the other girls
didn't travel.
Noreen,
Kitty and Teresa are extremely proud of these
girls for the work rate and effort they have
put in. The U14s never won a game last year
and already we have beaten Ballyholand and won
the Shield in the Féile. It is the mentors'
belief that if Shannon and Roisin
had been able to attend Clonduff would have
given the cup a great run!
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Coaching Academies
U10 Football - Sunday Mornings at 10
30 am.
U8 Football - Now started in the field on
Sunday Mornings at 10 30 am. All boys and girls
welcome to come along - this age groups will be
playing at the interval in the next home game.
U6 Boys and Girls Football - come along
to the field with parents or big brothers and
sisters - everybody welcome
U8 & U10 Hurling - Coaching commencing in
field on Monday 11th April at 6 pm -
everybody welcome!
U12 Hurling - Coaching continues every
Monday evening at 6 30 pm - new members welcome!
U8, U10, U12
Camogie
– continues on Tuesday evenings at 5 15 pm.
Handball -
Coaching continues on Monday evenings at 7pm in
the Handball Alley |
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Winners of AIB Down Club of the Year 2000, AIB Down and
Ulster Club of the Year 2001, Club Maíth Platinum Award
2006,
Irish News Club of the Year 2007 (Administration and
Structures) |
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