Cumann Lúthchleas Gael - Gaelic Athletic Association

 

Senior Co Winners - 9 SFC - 1930, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1980, 2000, AI Football 7s 2009;
3 Senior Ladies FC - 2006, 2007, 2008; 2 Senior Camogie Championship - 2007, 2009, AI Camogie 7s Shield 2009; 2 Senior Handball Titles;
2 JHC; 39 County Scór Titles!

 

ClonduClick here to email Clonduff                                                                          Croke Park Newsletter January 2010

Clonduff Camogie Club is 'Club of the Year' for 7th time in their history!
Clonduff People

Daniel Antonio Andre RIP

                              Eddie Gribben - Hall of Fame 2009                                     Paula Gribben - Clonduff's Dual All Ireland Winner 2006     

Clonduff's Ross Carr Clonduff's Cathal Murray

Sean Spiers 2008 - Click on image to enlarge

Another great GAA Article from San Fran
Useful Documents Co Scór Records
Clonduff Manual  Cardiac Screening Scór na nÓg Scór Sinsear

                                                  

New! New! New! Clonduff Park Training Schedule (Until end March 2010)
Programme of Nights 2010 Clonduff Calendar 2010 Co Master Plan
Ulster Club Football League
Div 1 Football Fixtures
ACPRFL Fixtures Ulster Club Hurling League
Div 2 Hurling Fixtures
Ladies Football (Senior, U16, U12)

Calling all Newcomers to the Parish of Clonduff

Clonduff GAC provides a wide variety of Gaelic Sporting, Cultural and Social activities for males and females from four years old upwards with no upper age limit. Sports include Men’s and Ladies Football, Camogie, Hurling, Handball. We provide coaching in Scór activities for adults and juveniles, run Irish Language class and provide Clubrooms for a wide variety of family and community social events. We would gladly welcome newcomers to our Parish to come along and join our dynamic Club. For more information call Brian McGreevy (Chairman) 02840637237 / 07739540602, Anita Brannigan (Secretary) 02840638237 / 07720062073, Teresa Carr (Youth Officer) 02840338966 / 07872950297, Maura Quinn (Camogie Secretary) 02840630062, Sean Fearon (Registrar) 07734139040, Marie Milligan (Assistant Secretary) 02840638916 / 07783502766

 

Important! Defib Training for Mentors

Clonduff is recommending that at least one member of each management team from Seniors right down to U8s in Football, Hurling, Camogie, Ladies Football and Handball undertakes basic training in the use of the Defibulator which is held in the Club and which is available for every training session and every game. Please God it won’t ever happen but if it did how would you feel if it was required on your watch and you didn’t know where it was or how to operate it. Management teams should nominate at least one member and let the Club Secretary, Anita Brannigan, know as soon as possible so that this will be in place before the new playing season gets under way. Contact Anita on 02840638237 / 07720062073 or email anita.brannigan1@btinternet.com

CALLING  ALL  ADULT  PLAYERS!
IMPORTANT PLAYERS MEETING Re PITCH DEVELOPMENT
MONDAY 15th MARCH @ 8:00 pm
IN THE CLUBROOMS
ALL  PLAYERS  TO  ATTEND!!

Click the image on left to view a presentation - read then click to advance slides

Clonduff Gaels in San Francisco!

Recognise them? Proudly wearing the Clonduff polo shirt is Kevin Mooney who played all the way up for Clonduff before heading off to experience another way of life at a tender age, pictured with the 'Big D', his father Dalsey on a recent visit to San Francisco. Dalsey captained Down Minors to their first All Ireland appearance back in 1966 and is still involved with his home club.

Clonduff Camogie Club collect their 7th 'Club of the Year' Award

The Clonduff contingent at the Annual Co Camogie Awards on 7th March 2010 who collected the 'Club of the Year' Award! Back row: Ursula Quinn (Co Secretary), Kitty Fegan (National Coaching team), Sara Louise Carr, Paula Gribben, Teresa Carr; Front row: Noreen Tumilty, Maura Quinn (Club Secretary), Dean Anthony Davies (Club President), Guinevra McGilligan (Club Chairperson) and Eileen Hamill (previous Chairperson) Congratulations to all involved!
The Premier Reserve Football League (Seconds) got underway on Sunday 7th March when Clonduff II entertained neighbours Kilcoo who took away a narrow win. Clonduff Team and Scorers: Gary Haughian, Gary McGinn, Patrick Matthews, Noel McPolin (capt), Ryan Farrell, Jamie Fegan, Peter Farnon (0-1), Paudi Brown, Henry Brown, Marty Farnon, Bernard Brannigan (0-1), Darragh Sherry (0-2), Kevin Keatings, Finbarr McConville (2-1), Mark Downey (0-1). Subs used: Conor Grant, Niall McPolin, Karl O’Hagan (0-1), Cathal Trainor and Cathal Maginn

Congratualations to Ryan McShane and his Liverpool Universities Camogie team which has won  the British Camogie Championship on Saturday 6th March  for the first time. The teams only been founded two years ago, and beat Britain's all Ireland Representatives London's 'Tara Camogie Club' on the way. Clonduff's Ciara Murphy (Kieran and Ursula's daughter) played brilliantly at  corner back for the team. Congratulations Ryan, Ciara and all the rest for keeping the flag flying!
What a great ten days for Clonduff players and mentors involved in football teams of educational establishments!

Down Senior Footballers maintained their unbeaten NFL Div 2 run, but only just, in Pairc Esler on Saturday night 6th March. They were five points up in the first half but allowed the visitors, Tipperary back into the game and with a scrambled goal just before half time allowed them to take a 1-6 to 0-9 lead at half time. Tipperary went two up on the re-start before Down got their game going and eventually took a three point lead but again allowed the visitors back in by giving away the ball and silly frees in crucial areas of the field. The final score was Down 0-14 Tipperary 1-11

Senior Hurlers get their Ulster League Campaign off to a Winning Start!

Clonduff won their first outing in the Ulster League against a very physical Antrim club side, All Saints Ballymena on Saturday 6th March. At half time the 'Yellas' led 1-5 to 1-4. During the second half Clonduff increased the tempo to get 4 points clear. A late goal from All Saints left the bare minimum between the sides but Clonduff's rear guard held out for a good win. The final score was 1-11 to 2-7. Team: Niall Quinn, Danny Nugent,  Damian Farnon, Francis Quinn, Andy Quinn, Liam McParlan, J J Gilmore, Kealim O'Hare (0-2),  Ciarán Smith, Jamie Lynch, Paudie Mathews (0-3), Shane Murray (0-1) Chris Young (1-0),  Paddy Branagan (0-5),  Eoin Murphy,  Jim Murnin, Owen Roe  Brogan, Shea McPolin, Shay Murnin, Christopher Brown, Eamon Mathews, Hugh Murphy, Ciaran Downey, Rory Mathews, Laurence Murphy

Next week the team is away to Truagh Gaels in Monaghan.

 
Clonduff continued their winning ways in the Ulster League with a 1-11 to 2-6 win away to Mullaghbawn on Saturday afternoon, 6th March. They were 0-5 to 1-5 down at half time but put in the hard graft in the second half to emerge two point winners. Team and scorers: Neil Trainor, John McPolin, Rory Grant, James Killen, Jamie Fegan, Shane O’Hagan, Gary McDonald (0-1), Bernard Branagan, Eamon O’Reilly (0-2), Gary Curran, Jason Brown (0-1, f), Conor óg O’Hagan (0-1), Finbarr McConville (1-0), John Fegan (0-5, 3f), Marty Farnon (0-1). Subs used: Kieran Trainor, Mark McPolin, Ryan Farrell
This week-end's games are the final group games but Clonduff have one outstanding game against the other unbeaten team in the group, Castlerahan, Cavan - the game had to be postponed due to the snow - the group winners are due to play in the quarter finals on 21st March.
 

Clonduff Boys Play Big Part in St Colman's Corn na nÓg Win 2010

More Congratulations are the order of the day for St Colman's College on winning the Corn na nÓg Final on Saturday 6th March. They came from four points down at half time, and five down entering the final quarter against St Pat's Maghera in Derrytresk (Tyrone) to secure the title by one point on a score of 1-14 to 0-16. Clonduff had eight players in the panel pictured above, Back row: Stephen McConville, Declan Gribben, Liam McAleavey, Mark Devlin, Liam McGreevy; Front Row: Conal Brown, Rory McQuaid, and Patrick O'Hagan
 
Heartiest Congratulations to St Mark's High School who secured the McDevitt (U14) Schools Cup, defeating St Paul's Lurgan in Healy Park, Omagh on Thursday 4th March on a score of 3-10 to 4-4. St Mark's put in a storming second half coming from 3-4 to 2-3 down at half time. Clonduff's Caolan McAvoy was fullback and Jamie Gribben was right half back. Michael Grant, Padraig Harper, Connor Murray and Darragh McPolin were also on the panel. This wins makes St Mark's the most successful team in this competition having won it eight time but it is their first title since 1993!
 

Congratulations and Best wishes to the Shields Brothers Colin and Paul who progressed to the Ulster Junior Doubles final after beating Armagh pair Tommy Turley and Patrick Sherry at Eugene Quinn handball court in Armagh on Wednesday 3rd March 2010.

 
Congratulations to James Killen who was on the UCD Freshers Football team that secured the All Ireland Title on Wednesday 3rd March 2010 when they defeated Cork IT. James has been playing at corner-back (No 4) for Clonduff during the Ulster Club League this season and doing a great job.
Congratulations to Cathal Murray and St Colman's Footballers on securing a place in the MacRory Cup Final on 17th March by defeating holders St Patrick's Dungannon on a score of 2-9 to 1-8 on Tuesday night (2nd March) under lights in Casement Park. The diminutive Tony McGreevy (No 15) from Clonduff scored the two goals and his brother Shane (No 2) had a good game at corner back. Rory Lively (No 4) was in the other corner and his brother Paul was in the half backs (No 7). Ryan and Jerome Johnston, cousins of the Lively Boys (mother Anne Doran) were also on the starting team. Clonduff had five other lads on the panel - John McAleavey, Darragh Sherry, Patrick Matthews, Karl O'Hagan and Ché Curran.
U14/U16 Hurling Training starts Friday 12th March at 5 30 pm!
 

Paul Brady, three times World Champion at County Handball Awards

A crowd of up on one hundred people attended the County Handball Awards presentation in Saval Sports and Leisure Complex on Friday 26th February when the Achievements of the County’s three Handball Clubs – Saval, Downpatrick, and Clonduff – in 2009/10 season were marked. Clonduff had plenty to celebrate!

Shane Milligan U14 Singles Champion

Rían Branagan and Conor Brown U16 Doubles Champions

Paul Shields County Senior Champion

Paul Shields and Sean McNally Down Senior Doubles Champions

Des McNeill and Eddie Clancy Down Junior Doubles Handball Champions

Clonduff team of Paul Shields, Colin Shields, Eddie Clancy, Sean McNally and Des McNeill County Division 1 Champions

Sean McNally selected to play for Ireland at World Championships in Portland, Oregon in Silver Masters grade and selected as Ulster’s Silver Masters  
 Player of the Year and nominated for National All Star

Des, Sean and Colin were all on the County Handball Committee

Sean won Ulster 60x30 Silver Singles title

Des Won Ulster Ruby Master title

Guests of honour at the event included three-times World Senior Champion Paul Brady from Cavan, newly crowned World U17 Champion Lorraine Havern from Saval and newly elected Chairperson of County GAA Board, Seamus Walsh, Chris Curran, National Manager Irish Handball Council, Mickey Quinn, Chairperson, Ulster Council Handball, Down Handball officials, the Down players, their families and friends. A great night, which started with a buffet supper (provided by Downshire Arms Hilltown) was had by all.

Down Senior League Champions, with Paul Brady (back left) and Martin Murphy (front right) - Eddie, Sean, Paul Shields; Des, Colin, Paul Brady Down Senior Handball Champion Paul Shields receives his trophy from County Handball Chairman Martin Murphy

The Clonduff Juvenile and Senior Handballers who received their awards at the County Handball function in Saval on Friday 265h February with World Champion Paul Brady County Junior Handball Champion Eddie Clancy with County Handball Chairman Martin Murphy and Collie Turley, Saval (left) Runner Up

Camogie News

County Seniors: Down 1-13 v Wexford 2-10
Down travelled to Dublin for their second encounter in the league and once again a depleted Down side (through injury and work commitments) fought hard for their first point of the season.  Down found themselves 5 points down at half time (1-04 to 2-06) but finished very strongly scoring the last 5 points of the game.  Clonduff’s Fionnuala Carr had an excellent game in the half forward line scoring 8 points, with Paula Gribben equally as effective and strong in the middle.  There was a debut for Clonduff Grace Brown at corner back who handled herself exceptionally well on such a big stage – Congratulations Grace!
County U16: Armagh 3-07 v Down 2-04
This was a fairly close encounter with Armagh pulling away only in the last few minutes of the game.  Clonduff players Jane McAleenan, Laura Grant, Niamh McGreevy and Lauren Andre featured for Down.
Big Breakfast: In club rooms on Sunday 7th  March from 9.30am – 12.30pm.  Everyone Welcome!
Training: continues on Tuesday and Friday at 6.30 for all Senior, Intermediate and Minor players. 
U14 only           Starting Thurs 4th March at 5pm-6pm                  
U14 – U16         Saturday in Field from 11.00 – 12.15
U12                  Saturday in Field from 12noon – 1pm
It is very important that all the above age groups attend these training sessions.  The U14 team have only 6 weeks to prepare for County Feile which looks likely to be hosted by Newry this year.
Development Meeting: has been changed to Monday 15h March at 9pm.  It is important that all senior playing members attend this meeting.

Commiserations to Down U21 Footballers who were beaten in Final of Shamrock Cup (Ulster inter-county League organised by Cremartin, Monaghan) on Sunday 28th February 2010. Clonduff's Darren O'Hagan and Paul McPolin (normally forwards) played as the half backs and Arthur McConville was among the subs.
Commiserations to Shane Milligan who was beaten today (Sunday 28th February) by Monaghan player Ramunas Ramuskas at Kingscourt in the Ulster U14 Semi Final. Shane tried very hard but little went right on the day. All in all a great experience for Shane though

Scor Sinsir County Champions 2010

Clonduff's two reigning County Scór Sinsir Champions retained their titles in an amazingly high standard of competition in Saval Sports and Leisure Complex on Sunday 28th February 2010. The Novelty Act (above) with Co Language and Cultural Officer Ryan Doyle (Left) and Co Chairperson Seamus Walsh (right) - back row: Owen Roe Brogan, Sean Downey, Anthony Brogan; front row: Eamon Devlin, Chloe Franks, Kealim O'Hare, were involved in a tight competition - all four acts had the audience 'in stitches'. The Set Dancers below - back row: John Cunningham, Francis Quinn, Niall Quinn, Jayme Farrell; front row: Jolene Morgan, Wendy Farrell, Ursula Quinn, Elaine Farrell - had the packed house and the adjudicators in raptures with their footwork and energy. The Ceili Dancers (Ursula Quinn, Elaine Farrell, Wendy Farrell, Jolene Morgan, Gayle Kane, Kerri O'Hagan, Janine Branagan and Niamh Murphy), Sean Downey (Recitation), Colleen Walls (Solo Singing) and Quiz team (Marie Walls, Brian Canavan and Anita Brannigan) all had hard luck in one of the closest County Finals for very many years.
Clonduff Senior Footballers maintained their unbeaten run in the Ulster League following a good team performance away to Clonoe (Tyrone) on Sunday afternoon 28th February 2010, despite missing the County U21 contingent and a couple of other regulars. A big crowd of Clonduff supporters had again travelled to the game. The half time score had been 2-5 apiece with one of the Clonoe goals resulting from a penalty. Clonduff ended the second half strongly to win the game on a 2-10 to 2-8 scoreline.
As is normal in this League the team was treated to soup and sandwiches after the game. A surprise awaited Clonduff! The home side, whom Clonduff had beaten in the Semi Final of the Kilmacud Sevens competitions back in September, presented them with a gift to mark their achievement in winning the All Ireland Sevens!
Team and scorers: Gary Haughian, John McPolin, Rory Grant, James Killen, Jamie Fegan, Shane O'Hagan, Gary McDonald (0-1), Eamon O'Reilly (1-0), Bernard Branagan, Finbarr McConville (0-1), Jason Brown (0-1), Conor óg O'Hagan (0-1), Mark Downey (0-1), John Fegan (1-5), Marty Farnon. Subs used: Niall McPolin, Conor Grant, Rory McGreevy.
Mark Downey was making his Senior debut as was Niall and Rory when they came on as subs. Conor had made his senior debut last week.
The next game is away to Mullaghbawn and will be played on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm.
Congratulations to Mark Copeland, Mark Downey and the SRC who have won the All Ireland Over 19 Further Education Trophy played in Maynooth on Friday 26th February 2010. They defeated Cóaliste Ide of  Dublin on a scoreline of 3-17 to 1-6! Mark Downey scored 2 points at corner forward and Mark Copeland is joint manager.

New Pitch Update - Friday 19th February 2010

Despite one of the most severe winters for many years in 2009/10, the development of Clonduff's new training pitch continues apace and is on target for springtime sowing, drainage is now complete and a retaining wall has been built (with voluntary labour) to provide a viewing area on the road side of the new pitch and today, Friday 19th February 2010 the pylons for the lights were erected. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Quinn)
Wanted
Clonduff fitness coaches require the following equipment. If you have any that is surplus to your requirements please get in touch with Chairman Brian McGreevy (02840638877):
Power Racks
      6' - 7' 20kg Olympic Bar
      20kg Hex Bar
            150kg of weight per bar
      GHD Glut/Ham Developer
      Exercise Bike
      Concept 2 Rower
      Adjustable Bench - 1 per Rack
      Kettle Bells from 10kg - 20kg

Message from Down PRO, Ronan McMahon

"As part of a drive to encourage more participation in Down GAA by young Gaels throughout the county, I would like to invite your underage members to submit an article on any event they attend relevant to Down GAA, be it Football, Hurling, Ladies Football, Camogie, Scór etc. A photograph of the contributor and/or the event in question may also be attached. 

"The idea is to publish as many of these stories as possible on our website, www.downgaa.net under the heading 'Tacaí Óg' (Young Supporter)."

"Reports are to be sent to this address, pro.down@gaa.ie. All reports will be vetted before they are published but as little as possible will be changed.

"The report must be sent via a parent/guardian's e-mail with a phone number. This is important to ensure there is no breach of child protection and allows me to publish a photo of someone under 18 on the website. If sent by the author themselves the report will not be published.

"I should draw your attention to Mark Devlin's (Clonduff) excellent report on Down's NFL tie vs Meath. This will give you an idea of what is required."

Message from Nickey Brennan (email)
"Thanks for a lovely evening. It was a pleasure to attend and the distance was never an issue. It is wonderful to see a club so alive and vibrant both on and off the field.

I wish everyone in Clonduff the very best for 2010.

I will retain very fond memories of my visit and the wonderful people who are involved with your club. The GAA is in good and safe hands in Clonduff.

Regards

Nickey"

 

The New Development - Architect's Drawing

The Contracts were signed on Thursday 22nd October 2009. The Main contractor for the provision of the new field and flood-lighting is McAvoy Construction (Annaclone). He has assured Clonduff and Sport NI (the major funding partners) that, weather permitting, the field will be ready for re-seeding by Christmas though it won't be sown out until the Spring time. It will be ready for use in 2011 season.
The original driveway will be incorporated into the new field. The new access road is directly opposite the gate to the Chapel car park. This work is a joint contract between M & M Contracts (Crilly) and Leode Quarries and this is a major priority. The existing car park and back field will be re-aligned to accommodate the new development as shown in the Architects drawings above.
Progress photos will be uploaded on a weekly basis until the work is completed.
Eddie Clancy is County Junior Handball Champion! He defeated Collie Turley of Saval on Saturday morning, 20th December on a score of 21-6, 21-9. Well done Eddie who is also a Senior Hurler and Juvenile Hurling Referee!
Congratulation to Clonduff's Ciarán McGreevy who was elected as the County's U21 representative to National Convention to be held in Newcastle, Co Down next April. Well done Ciarán!

Juvenile Quiz team win County Scór na nÓg title

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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