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Paddy Joe is a Big
Lotto Winner |
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Congratulations to
Paddy Joe Morgan who was the big winner in Friends of
Clonduff Lotto on Monday night, 21st November 2011.
Paddy Joe matched the four numbers and collected the big
cheque - one of the highest ever pay-outs! Well Done
Paddy Joe, who is pictured above accepting his cheque
from Lotto sub committee Chairman Tommy Kelly. Also
included are: Sean McParlan (proprietor of Macs where
the draw took place), committee members Paula Cairns,
Goretta Cairns and Marie Milligan.
Next week's Lotto
begins again at £2,000 - if you're not in you cannot
win! |
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Friends
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Lotto Jackpot Winner - Monday 14th March 2011 |
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latest Lotto jackpot winner, Aidan Markey (centre) receiving his
cheque from Tommy Kelly. Also included are other committee members
(l to r) Marie Milligan, Dalsey Mooney and Mary McGreevy |
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Grounds Award for Clonduff in 2010 |
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Anita Brannigan, Clonduff Secretary,
accepting the 'Best Kept Grounds' Award on
County Final Day (17th September 2010)
from County Chairperson Seamus Walsh. Also
included are representatives of An Riocht,
Dromara and Ballyholland who also received
Grounds Awards and the Sponsor of the
Award Tony Patterson (Tony Patterson
Sportsgrounds) and County Development
Officer Willie Gribben |
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Ruby
Wedding Anniversary in Clonduff Clubrooms |
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Congratulations Jerry and Maura Quinn, those
Clonduff stalwarts who celebrated their 40th
Wedding Anniversary in the clubrooms on Saturday
4th September. Jerry and Maura are pictured
above cutting their anniversary cake (depicting
of photo of themselves 40 years earlier)
with the children, Niall, Ursula, Francis and
Shane |
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'Clonduff
Way' Mourne Challenge -
Upwards on
80 brave souls headed out from Clonduff
Clubrooms between 6 am and 9 30 am to
participate in the
 inaugural Mourne Challenge -
a ten mile hike through some of the most
spectacular scenery in the country, starting
from the car park below the Hen Mountain, over
to the Cock Mountain and The Pigeon Rock before
turning for home across the Rocky Mountain and
down to the 'The Lodge'. The final part of the
hike was by road up through Leitrim and back to
the Clubrooms via the Bann Lane where the
participants were greeted with a welcome bowl
(or two) of soup!
Whilst it wasn't a race, some people set
themselves targets and chose to run the course -
Peter Grant completed it in the fastest time of
1 hr 32.04 mins; we won't reveal the slowest
time; the youngest participant was 7-year old
Charlie Brown who made it to the fourth
checkpoint; youngest to complete was 10-year old
Cathal Fitzpatrick and his sister Elle was the
only girl to participate - they were accompanied
by their Dad Shay and Aunty Cathy. The most
senior competitor was definitely male but some
men are more sensitive about their ages than
women so we are not at liberty to reveal the
name!
The morning was a great success from many
aspects - the organisation - to the organisers
and particularly Eddie McPolin and Billy
Campbell we owe a debt of gratitude; the
participants (hope you will be game again next
year as we hope to make this an annual event)
and even the weather didn't turn nasty until
everyone was at least off the mountain. Well
done to everyone concerned!
Click on the image above to view a slideshow
of Eddie McPolin's photos at the top of The Cock
Mountain
Click here to view Sheenagh McConville's Photos |
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Clonduff Gaels in San Francisco! |
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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. |
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Clonduff
Ladies Midfielder Ties the Knot! |
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On
Saturday 29th May 2010, St John's Church
Ballymaghery was the setting for the wedding of
Clonduff Ladies Footballer, Kelly Carvill
(daughter of Gerry and Eileen) to Seamus
Fitzpatrick (Cabra).
On bridesmaid
duty was Kelly's team mate Lorraine Maginn who
will, herself be tying the knot in July with
Joe Maginn.
The pictures above and below show some of the
antics the Ladies and their Manager John Anthony
Gribben got up to during the wedding - Poor
Seamus! What have you let yourself in for?
Left to right - Therese McStay, Sheenagh
McConville, Leann McParlan, John Anthony Gribben
(Team Manager), Karen Gribben, Joanne Brown,
Janine Brannigan, Christine Grimes, Onagh
Gribben. Seated bridesmaid Lorraine Maginn and
Beautiful Bride herself Kelly.
We look forward to having Kelly Fitzpatrick back
on midfield duty when she returns from
honeymoon! |
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Mr
and Mrs Clonduff Chairman with ex-pats in
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(Above)
Clonduff Chairman, Brian McGreevy and his
wife Mary attended the Dinner Dance of
Down Club, New York held on Saturday 6th
February as a special birthday treat for
Brian. They are pictured above with two
Clonduff ex-pats who are leading lights in
the New York Club. On the left Ciarán
Fearon (team manager) and on the right
Eugene O'Hagan (Chairman and playing
member). Eugene was on
Clonduff's last Senior winning
Championship team in 2000.
Also travelling
to the 'Big Apple' for the event was
Eugene's mother Phil and his sister Marie
Milligan (below left) and Ciarán's parents
Rosemary and Tommy (below right) |
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Clonduff
Lotto Winner 18th January 2010 |
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This
lucky couple, Karen and Paul Hughes with
their little baby Lily. were the
recipients of a Lotto cheque on Monday
night 19th January 2010. P J McGreevy is
pictured presenting the cheque to the
young family. |
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Christmas Eve 2009
at Clonduff Park |
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A Winter's Tale!Club Treasurer Marie Walls was out and
about with her camera on Christmas Eve
2009. Such was the frost even the Spiders'
webs were like white lace. Above is the
picture postcard image of the Bann River
behind the clubrooms. Top right is the
sheet-like appearance of the ball stops at
both of the existing fields with car park in
between. Bottom right is the view looking
towards the village from the driveway.
There was very little snow - Jack Frost
painted the pictures on his own! |
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Clonduff Clubrooms hosted a surprise party on
Saturday 19th December for Mickey Rice who
celebrated his 70th birthday. The party was
organised by his family who are pictured on the
right with their partners. On the left, Mickey
and his wife Peggy cut the special birthday
cake. Hope you have many more Mickey! |
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The New
Development - Signing the Contract -
Thursday 22nd October 2009 |
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The
platform party and witnesses (above) at the
official signing of the contract. Back row (l to
r) Tommy Kelly (Club Vice Chair), Siobhan
Coulter (Sport NI), Helen Donnelly, (Sport NI),
Aidan Brown (Trustee), Marie Walls (Club
Treasurer), Stephen O'Callaghan (Design Team),
Jimmie Cousins (Chairman Development Sub
Committee), Dermot O'Hagan (Architect JNP Partnership). Front row:
Anita Brannigan (Club Secretary), Arthur
Murphy (Trustee), Pearse McAvoy
(Contractor), Brian McGreevy (Club
Chairman), Paddy O'Hagan (Trustee), Eddie
Gribben (Trustee).
Sport NI is the major funding partner for
the development which will commence on Monday
26th October with a 16 week schedule! |
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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 below. |
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Lucky Winner! Conor Maginn selected
the four lucky numbers for the Lotto draw
on Monday night (24th August) which took
place in Mary Margaret's. Conor is
pictured here receiving his cheque from
Tommy Kelly and being congratulated by
Mary Margaret. Conor bought his Lotto
ticket from Harry Brown. |
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Hilltown
John O'Neill Branch of Irish National Foresters
hosted the All Ireland Convention on the first
week-end in August 2009. They used Clonduff
Clubrooms for the Convention on Monday 3rd
August. Below are some photos of the Foresters
with local connections in the Clubrooms. |
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Club
Chairman, Brian McGreevy greets All Ireland
High Chief Ranger John Feeney from Belfast. Also in picture John Feehan,
Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council and
Gerard Devlin Chief Ranger of John O'Neill
Branch |
Clonduff
Club committee member, Paddy Morgan is a member
of the local INF. Her is pictured here with John
Parr. |
Two local
Chiefs! Clonduff Chairman Brian McGreevy and
John O'Neill Chief Ranger Gerard Devlin |
The INF is
not a male preserve! Pictured here are local
ladies Gabrielle Devlin, Anne Devlin, Marian Brannigan, Jean
Hudson and Marie Parr. |
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The
members of the Lotto Sub Committee hand
over the cheque! On Monday 18th May 2009
the Lotto Jackpot was won the Niamh, Naomi
and Aoife Murray (Brendan and Mary's
girls). Their father Brendan (centre), who
sold the winning ticket, is pictured
receiving the cheque from Sub Committee
Chairman Tommy Kelly. Also in the picture
(l to r) Eleanor McGreevy, Jerry Quinn,
Mary McGreevy, Paula Cairns, Goretta
Cairns, Patricia Kelly and Dalsey Mooney |
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Congratulations to Clonduff's PRO Jerry Quinn
who has been selected as the
Chairman of the Ulster GAA
Writers Association in April 2009. The picture on the
left show Jerry 'putting his back into the job'
at the launch of the new sponsorship deal with
Quinn Group on Wednesday 6th May. The picture on
the right shows Jerry in his first official role
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McGreevy and Anita Brannigan were three of the
Clonduff delegates at the Ulster GAA 125 Conference in Armagh
on Friday/Saturday 13th and 14th
March 2008. Jerry Quinn also attended on the
Clonduff ticket.
The conference was organised by
Donal McAnallen in the Cardinal Ó Fiach Centre
in conjunction with the Ulster Council.
The Conference was opened on Friday by President
Mary McAleese and closed on Friday by former GAA
National President Peter Quinn. Speakers
included Cardinal Brady, Eoghan Corry, Maurice
Hayes, Jim McKeever, Donal McAnallen, Jarlath
Burns, Mickey Harte and a plethora of other
speakers who have researched the playing of
Gaelic Games pre- and post 1884. The speakers
addressed such issues as the impact of the GAA
on the political, clerical, social and media
organisations and how these organisations
impacted on the GAA. Special emphasis was placed
on the Ulster dynamic within the GAA. There were
serious and light-hearted moments. The anecdotal
reminiscences of people such as President
McAleese, Cardinal Brady, Maurice Hayes and
Peter Quinn held the audience in thrall with
stories they could relate directly with. (A
slideshow will follow shortly)
A copy of 'The Clonduff Story' Part 2 was
presented to the Ó Fiach Library on the Saturday
morning by Club Secretary, Anita Brannigan. The
cover of the
original 'Scéal Chluain Daimh' had
been used to publicise the event.
(Click on
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event) |
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Once
again Newry Wheelers were in the Clonduff Park
for one of their two events based in Clonduff.
Over 120 cyclists
participated in the race for prizes.
One Clonduff footballer
was on hand to marshal the event, although he usually
partakes - Paul Maginn (pictured here with Club Chairman
Brian McGreevy)! Paul gets married in two weeks time so
he opted out of the race today - Michelle wouldn't quite
appreciate Paul coming off second best in a wrestling
match with his bike!
(Click on the image left to view a slideshow of the
event)
Best wishes to Paul and
Michelle for their big day! |
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40 delegates from clubs throughout Down attended the Youth Convention
on
Saturday 21st February hosted by Down County
Board in Newcastle.
It was a very positive convention and a worthwhile
exercise, with a lot of thought coming from the youth of
the county, and food for thought for the county board.
On the day it was stressed by Down GAA Youth Officer
that "It was sad a number of clubs did not support the
day, today was about giving the youth in the county a
voice, to find out what they thought, what they wanted
and for them to have an input into what way the county
is shaped".
Among the delegates at the Convention were five
representatives from Clonduff GAC - Naoimh Murray,
Clodagh Nugent, Ciarán McGreevy, Rory Grant and Shane
O'Hagan.
The Guests on the day were Danny Murphy (Runai
Chomhairle Uladh), County Chairman Kevin Bell, Secretary
Sean Og McAteer, Youth Officer Sean Mac Caisin, Schools
Coach Kyla Trainor, Rúnai Coiste na Og Paul O'Shea
and Down Football Development Manager John Morgan.
(Report: Sean McCashin, County Youth Officer)
Click on the image on the right to view a slideshow
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At the end of January 2009
three intrepid travellers from Clonduff made a surprise
trip to Gaelic Park, New York to pay tribute to former
Clonduff Players who are plying their Gaelic Football
skills both on and off the field of play. Photo on the
left shows Club Chairman Brian McGreevy with Sean and
Marie Milligan at Gaelic Park. The photo on the right
shows the Clonduff men at the New York Down Dinner
Dance. Brian and Sean are pictured with the New York
Down Chairman and team trainer. |
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Ulster Club and
Community Development Conference - The
Ulster Council's second Club and Community
Development Conference, organised in partnership
with 'The Irish News' took place in the Europa
Hotel, Belfast on Saturday 15th November. Over
500 delegates attended including club, county
and provincial level GAA officials, central and
local government officials, and four government
ministers including Tánaiste Mary Coughlan TD,
Minister for Social Development Margaret Riche
MLA, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht
Affairs Eamon O’Cuiv TD and Minister for
Education Catriona Ruane MLA who deputised for
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness who had
to attend to urgent business at the last minute.
The focus of this year’s conference was
“Enhancing Community Cohesion through the
development of GAA club and volunteers”
Clonduff delegates at the conference were Brian
McGreevy (Chairman), P J McGreevy, Marie Walls
and Sheenagh McConville and they are pictured
below in some illustrious company - on the left
with (an
tUachtarán
GAA), Nicky
Brennan and on the right with Tánaiste Mary
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The 'Yellow
Globes' Awards -
A great night's craic was
had by all in the Clubrooms in early No vember
when the inaugural 'Yellow Globes' were awarded
as an end of season spectacular. This was the
brainchild of a few Club members viz
Francis Quinn, ably assisted by Fionnbharr
Murphy, Orla Maginn and
Sheenagh McConville - pictured on the right with
Pat Loy (De X-Factor Organiser from Mayobridge)
The clubrooms were packed
to capacity and the award winners were as follows:
Female Rear of the Year: Kelly Carvill
Male Rear of the Year: Thomas (Tooter) Murnin
'Tightest' Player of the Year: Paul (P O)
McConville
International Player of the Year: Moya Maginn
Huff of the Year: Liam McParlan
Comeback Award: Noreen Tumilty
Hall of Shame Award 2008: Kieran Trainor
Posh n Becks Award: Finbarr McConville and
Pauline Trainor
Conor and Annette O'Hagan Player of the Year
Award: Conor óg and Darren O'Hagan
Who do you think will be in the running for the
awards next year?
Clips of that great Clonduff night are available
on DVD in the local shops from 29th November at
£5 each!
Click on the image above to view the photos
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Saturday 16th August 2008a month's rain fell in
a twelve hour period causing widespread flooding
and damage throughout Northern Ireland - the
Parish of Clonduff was no exception. The Bann
River, which rises above Spelga Dam on the
Hilltown-Kilkeel Road, burst its banks at
Hilltown (among other places) causing damage and
disruption throughout the area.
The slideshow on the left (photos courtesy of
club members Maurice Brown, Helena Grant and Sheenagh
McConville) depicts the scene at Eight Mile
Bridge (Mussens Corner), the Clonduff
Clubrooms/playing fields and Bobby Magowan's
potato field (behind the far goal posts on the
big field).
The flood water entered the foyer of the club
and the lift shaft, causing the ruination of the
carpet in the foyer. Both fields were badly
affected but thankfully the floods receded to a
great extent overnight.
The County Championship, which started on Friday
evening, was completely washed out on Saturday
and Sunday, as was a number of juvenile
tournaments on Saturday and the County Camogie
Final (Clonduff v Ballycran) on Sunday. The
Clonduff v Mayobridge Football Championship game
(scheduled for Saturday in Pairc Esler) was
played on Monday evening in the Newry venue.
Clonduff was unable to accommodate the double
bill of Championship games scheduled for Sunday
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Men at Work!
A look of total concentration of Vice Chairman, Tommy
Kelly's face (left). Above, Chairman, Brian McGreevy with his hand in
his pocket as Peter Hamill does the work - both photos getting the new
Burger Stand ready for Boley Fair Activities 2008 |
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P J we know the day was wet and cold but a mug of tea on the
sideline! OK it was just before the start of the second half!
Photo 6th July 2008 in Pairc Chluain Daimh! |
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represented at the Down Strategic Planning Day held in St Malachy's
School, Castlewellan in June 2008. On the left is the Clonduff group
together with facilitators. Back row, (left to right): Rory Grant,
Plunkett McConville (Club Language Officer), Bernard Branagan, Marie
Walls (Club Treasurer), Eugene Young (Ulster Council). Front row (left
to right): Moya Maginn, Sheenagh McConville, Kitty Fegan, Ryan Feeney
(Ulster Council) and Brian McGreevy (Club Chairman). The photo on the
right shows Kitty and Ryan deep in conversation. |
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hard-working Social Club sub committee a cleaning rota has been
devised for each weekend consisting of players from each sector within
the club and co-ordinated by a committee member. Some of those on duty
on Saturday 21st June were: Hugh Murphy (Minor and Senior Hurling),
Seamus McGreevy (Thirds Football) and Paddy Morgan (Committee). Do you
think they are as handy at home with the cleaning materials? |
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THE IRISH NEWS unveiled the winners on
Friday, of their highly contested Irish News Club and
Volunteer Awards. The Awards initiative recognizes and
rewards GAA Clubs, Schools and Volunteers throughout
Ulster for their commitment to Gaelic Games and their
community irrespective of their playing ability.
Noel Doran Editor of The Irish News, congratulated all
the clubs, schools and volunteers that received awards
adding that ‘the Irish News Club and Volunteer awards
are tangible proof that our clubs, our volunteers and
our schools are indeed the foundation of GAA.’
The Irish News is partnered in these awards by The
Ulster Council, O'Neill's Sportswear, Energize Sports
Drinks, and Mooney Hotel Group (Wellington Park, where
the function was held, is part of the group).
It was
a great day for Down Clubs with Clonduff winning and
Carryduff runners-up!
Pictured above (left) isClub Chairman, Brian McGreevy receiving the award from Malachy Toner (Mooney
Hotel Group). On the right are the Clonduff
representatives at the Awards Ceremony - Jimmie Cousins,
Anita Brannigan and Brian McGreevy. Photos courtesy The Irish News
Attendees were treated to a magnificent lunch in the
Wellington Park Hotel and the inspiring after-dinner speaker was
Brian McIver, Manager of Donegal Senior Football team. The
winners of the awards
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Small Club Award Winner
Highly Commended
Small Club
Medium Club Award Winner
Highly Commended Medium Club
Large Club Award Winner
Highly Commended Large Club
Special Recognition Award
Small Club Volunteer Award Winner
Medium Club Volunteer Award Winner
Large Club Volunteer Award Winner
Primary School Award Winner
Second Level School Award Winner
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Carey Faughs GAC (Antrim)
Cuchulainn Hurling Club (Armagh)
Teemore Shamrocks (Fermanagh)
John Mitchel's GAC (Glenullin, Derry)
Clonduff GAC (Down)
Carryduff GAC (Down)
St Comgalls GAC (Antrim)
Con Mag Aoidh Glenravel GAC Kevin Carey (Antrim)
St Michael's Lissan GAC Brendan McRory (Tyrone)
Watty Graham's GAC Bronagh Mulholland (Derry)
St Patrick's Primary School, Armagh
St Mary's Christian Brothers Grammar School,
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Patrick's Primary School celebrated its 150th anniversary during
2007/08. As part of those celebrations, President Mary McAleese
was invited. She and her husband Martin visited the school in
February 2008.
Clonduff GAC was there to meet and greet her - they made a
presentation of 'The Clonduff Story' Parts 1 and 2 which she
assured those present she would certainly enjoy.
Meeting the President on Clonduff GAC's behalf were Brian
McGreevy (Chairman) Jerry (PRO) and Maura (Camogie) Quinn,
former principal, Kevin Mussen (first to bring Sam Maguire north
of the border) and former pupil, Ross Carr (2 All Ireland medals
and current Down Manager). Click on the image above to view a
snapshot of Clonduff GAC's involvement on the day.
Unfortunately the PRO, Jerry Quinn is missing from the photos as
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| The History sub-committee
that was responsible for putting together the Club's
updated history 1984-2007, completing a record of the the
Club's 120 year existence. Front row (l-r) Darren Gribben,
Guinevra McGilligan, Rosemary Carr, Dean A Davies, Adrian
Travers, Marie Walls, Anita Brannigan. Back row (l-r)
Tommy Kelly, Brendan Murray, Fintan Mussen, Jerry Quinn,
Maura Quinn, Leo Lowry, Brian McGreevy, Artie Quinn |
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Clonduff achieved a
Platinum Award in the Club Maíth programme! Club
Maíth is a 'Best Practice' award equivalent
to the
Quality Assurance scheme in industry. The portfolio was
compiled by Jimmie Cousins, assisted by Anita Brannigan,
Nigel McPolin and Marie Walls. It is a
recognition of the effort of the voluntary input -
ranging from Committee Members, Coaches, Groundsmen,
Cleaners, People who wash Jerseys, Transport Juveniles,
etc, etc, etc. Pictured at the presentation in The
Stormont Hotel are Back Row: Maura Quinn, Marie Walls, Teresa
Carr, Sheenagh McConville, Jimmie Cousins, Kitty Fegan, Ursula
Quinn. Front Row: Christy Cooney (Croke Park Games Development
Officer), Jerry Quinn, Anita Brannigan, Tommy Kelly, Nicky
Brennan (an tUachtarán
GAA), Brian McGreevy (Club
Chairman), Tom Daly (Ulster President) and Nigel McPolin
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Camogs organise an annual Coffee Morning, proceeds of which are
donated to the Southern Area Hospice. Pictured at the 2007
morning are (l-r) Susie Hynes, Noreen Tumilty, Juvenile Player,
SA Hospice Representative and Maura Quinn (Camogie Secretary) |
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the McGreevy Tournament on Saturday 25th August, 2007, Dean A
Davies, PP (Club President) blessed the newly erected plaque
to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the death of Brian
McGreevy, Captain of the Clonduff team who died on the field
of play on 21st May 1957. This tragedy happened in Saval while
playing Carrickcruppin in a Tournament game. Just before half
time, Brian, in going for the ball and keeping his eye on it,
whilst moving backwards, fell and failed to rise again. The
picture on the right shows Brian's remaining brother, Seamus
(Gerry died in June 2007) in the centre with Club Secretary
Tommy Kelly, assistant PRO Jerry Quinn, and on the right Dean
A Davies, Club President and Brian McGreevy (jnr), Gerry's
son, current Club Chairman |
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| Two well-known faces at the GAA Statistics and
Analysis forum held in Dundalk on Saturday 5th May 2007. Artie
Noel was one of the Clonduff representative and Micko was one of
the presenters. |
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Six Clonduff representatives completed a
course on Wednesday 4th April 2007 in clubrooms on using the
defibulator acquired by The Clonduff Club. The participants
were as follows:
Sheenagh McConville, Roisin McConville, Fionnuala Carr, PO
McConville, Paddy Brannigan and Marty McEvoy.
The Clonduff trainees were joined by Danny Fetes (Kilcoo), two
representatives from Burren Sean O’Hare and Mickey McAteer and
two representatives from Mayobridge viz Noel Rooney and Miriam
Dinsmore.
Some of the participants are pictured on the left including
Clonduff's Fionnuala Carr and Sheenagh McConville (back row,
right) |
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When Down Minors
won the Tom Markham Cup in 2005, Shane O'Hagan was a
member of the team. He took the cup to the primary
schools in the parish. Shane and Tom (left)
in St Paul's Cabra with Principal Vincent Devlin. Above,
Shane in his alma mater, St Patrick's Hilltown
surrounded by the stars of the future. |
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 Clonduff
Referee, John Anthony Gribben or John A as he is often
called started refereeing way back in 1971 and he was
still going strong in 2006 - 35 years later. He cut back
somewhat in 2007 due to injury but still turns out when
the need arises in 2008. John A has refereed Football,
Hurling, Camogie and Ladies Football at various levels
from underage and junior, through to senior and has been
an inter-county referee in one code or another since
1974. He has taken charge of McCrory Cup (Ulster
Colleges Football) and Mageen Cup (Ulster Colleges
Hurling); Ulster Senior Club Football and Hurling
finals. He has refereed National Football and Hurling
league games including the Division 3 Final in 2001 as
well as All Ireland underage and Junior Hurling
Championship finals, having opted for Hurling after
Croke Park insisted that inter-county referees had to
choose one or the other!
In 2001 when Clonduff formed the Ladies Football Club
John A became, not only involved with managing the
Ladies at Club level but also became involved with the
County Board taking on the role of Referees Appointments
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| Clonduff's Jerry Quinn,
at Down convention, 2004, became the first person from the
club to hold the County Chairman's seat. Jerry (centre) is
flanked by Clonduff's other Down officials - Fintan Mussen
(left) Ulster Delegate and Hugh John Harper (right) County
Treasurer. |
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Clonduff GAC have organised a
'Golf Classic' in conjunction with the local
Clonduff Golfing Society. The Proceeds are
shared between the club and the Southern
Area Hospice. Following the 2003 event a
cheque for £5,500 was handed over. Front
(l-r) Attracta brown, Eileen Mooney, Marian
Farnon, Pat Rice (SAH). Back Martin Farnon,
Pat McParlan, Gregory O'Hagan, Aidan Brown |
Clonduff were awarded South
Down Club of the Year in 2002. Club
Chairman, Johnny McPolin is pictured with
the trophy flanked by his wife Cathy (left)
and Club Treasurer Marian Farnon (right).
Back (l-r) Tommy Kelly (Club Secretary),
Jerry Quinn (Club PRO), Sean Rooney (South
Down Chairman) and Martin Farnon (Senior
Team Manager) |
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| The Clonduff party at
the presentation for AIB Club of the Year 2001 - a
competition for administrators - Clonduff won the County and
Ulster Award. Back row (l to r) Jerry
Quinn (PRO), Maura Quinn (Camogie), Eugene McGrath (AIB),
Jimmy Cousins (Clonduff and National Board), Tommy Kelly
(Secretary). Front (l to r) Johnny McPolin (Chairman), Cathy
McPolin (Language Officer), Anita Brannigan (Cultural
Officer/Assistant Secretary/Web Master) and Sean McCague (GAA
President) |
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| In the AIB
inaugural Club of the Year Awards, Clonduff picked
up the County Award for Down at the ceremony in
Croke Park. L-R Sean McArdle (AIB), Jerry Quinn
(PRO), James McGrath (AIB), Sean McCague (Uachtaran
CLG), Brendan Murray (Chairman), Anita Brannigan
(Assistant Secretary), Tommy Kelly (Secretary) |
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| Clonduff Gaels honoured! At the
Newry and Mourne Sports awards 1998, Gerry McGreevy (Centre), was
named as the recipient of a special award for 'Services to Sport'.
Certificates of Commendation were also presented to Maura Quinn (front
left) and Mickey Daly Rostrevor (front right). Former Derry GAA star,
Jim McKeever (back 2nd from left) was the special guest |
The diligence of the field committee
was recognised when the ground was rewarded with a 'Best Kept Ground'
plaque. Club Secretary, Tommy Kelly and Chairman Johnny McPolin are
seen receiving the award from Co Board Chairman, Eamon O'Toole during
the interval at the County Final 2002 |
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The interior of Ceannaras Chluain Daimh (above),
laid out to receive guests, who attended the opening, which took place on 3rd
May 1998 - Jack Boothman was the special Guest of Honour.
The newly developed facility is available to community groups (Hilltown Gateway
Club, Senior Citizens Club, Newry Wheelers, Boley Fair, etc) and for family
functions (Confirmation and Funeral meals, Birthday and Wedding Anniversary
celebrations).
The club holds the annual juvenile awards, occasional adult awards (honouring
former winning teams, etc), in the clubrooms and uses it regularly for
fundraising functions |
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Club Chairman, Brendan Murray and Field Committee
Chairman, P J McGreevy accepting the plaque for "Best Kept Ground" in 1999, from
County Chairman, Kevin Bell on County Final Day (17th September) in Newcastle.
County and Ulster Grounds awards were also picked up in 1998, 2000 and the County
title again in 2003
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| Clonduff Club Committee 1998
pictured above in front of the new Clubrooms prior to the
Official Opening. Seated: Marie Walls, Paul McCusker, Patsy
McShane, Brendan Murray (Chairman), Dean A Davies, Tommy Kelly
(Secretary), Martin Farnon, Johnny McPolin, Jerry Quinn.
Standing: Vincent Devlin, Brian McShane, Thomas Hynes, Desmond
Monaghan, Owen Fegan, Terry McShane, P J McGreevy, Dalsey
Mooney, Sean Cairns, Paddy Morgan, Cathal Murray and Paddy O
McConville. |
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| The Official Opening and
Unveiling! Kevin Bell (Down Co Chairman), Dean A Davies, Jack
Boothman (Uachtaran CLG), Brendan Murray (Club Chairman), Danny
Murphy (Secretary Ulster Council) and T P Murphy (Secretary Down
Co Board) |
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| Scéal Chluain
Daimh (The Clonduff Story) reporting the history of Clonduff
from its inception in 1887-1984 and published in the Centenary
Year of the GAA picked up the McNamee Award for GAA
publications. Pictured at the awards ceremony in Dublin are:
Front (l-r) Barney Morgan, Dr Mick Loftus (Uachtaran CLG),
Fintan Mussen. Back (l-r) Dan McCartan (County Chairman), Jerry
Quinn, P D Kearns (Author), Mauris de Burca, Marie Walls, Leo
Lowry |
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