Gallery 7 - The Big Stage

Cumann Lúthchleas Gael - Gaelic Athletic Association

Winners of 9 SFC titles - 1930, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1980, 2000; 2 Senior Ladies FC - 2006, 2007; 1 Sen Camogie title 2007

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Clonduff representatives on the County team have played a leading role in ensuring that Down are still in the Championship at the end of July 2008. Above, John Fegan is determined to retain possession in Down's scintillating demolition of Offaly in the first round Qualifier in Tullamore on Saturday 19th July. On the right, Aidan Carr shows the sort of determination that earned Down a deserved win over Tyrone, following a replay in the first round proper of the Championship. (Photos courtesy Louis McNally)

	Michaela Downey, the Down Ladies Captain (and Clonduff stalwart) makes another burst forward in the Ulster Semi Final v Tyrone, played in Pairc Esler on Saturday evening as the curtain raiser to the Down v Tyrone Ulster Championship replay. Michaela was double marked for most of the game and was the most fouled player on the field. Clonduff was also represented by Michaela's sister Aoibheann at centre half back; Elaine McCourt in goals; Karen Gribben at left half forward and Janine Branagan among the subs.

Pairc Esler on Saturday 14th June 2008 was the setting for Down's defeat of Tyrone in the Championship Quarter Final Replay. Below (courtesy of local newspapers) are some photos of Clonduff men - Ross Carr the manager and his son Aidan who was in the running for 'Man of the Match' (one newspaper gave him the award having scored 4 points - a fifty, two frees and one from play) with a sterling performance in the half back line.
	Aidan Carr (above) clears his lines - but he didn't need much prompting from his father Ross (left) on the Sidelines. Below left Aidan and Dan McCartan putting the tabs on Sean Cavanagh. Below - Collie Holmes wants Aidan's jersey!



John Fegan is poised (left) for yet another free kick conversion in the McKenna Cup crunch game against UUJ in Pairc Esler on Saturday 19th January 2008 and right in action in the Semi Final v Cavan. John made the breakthrough to the Senior team during the McKenna Cup run and proved the worth of his right foot, speed, awareness and overall work-rate. He was very accurate with the frees from left side of the pitch. (Photos: Louis McNally)

Not quite Croke Park but the next best thing! Four Clonduff girls helped Ulster win the first Gael Linn (Interprovincial) competition in 40 years. Pictured in Blanchardstown, Dublin with the Gael Linn Cup are Maura Quinn, Eileen Hamill, Ursula Quinn, Moya Maginn, Karen Gribben, Fionnuala Carr, Sara Louise Carr, Kitty Fegan and Teresa Carr.

The Camogs have been there too!

These five young Clonduff ladies played for Down in the All Ireland Junior Final on Sunday 19 September 2004 in Croke Park. They are (left to right) Mary McPolin, Karen Gribben, Fionnuala Carr, Orla and Moya Maginn.

Shane Ward fends off an Offaly defender during the 2004 Division 2 League Final in Croke Park. Unfortunately, Shane's cracking goal was not enough to secure victory for Down - they were defeated 1-10 to 1-08
(Picture: Irish News)

All Ireland Minor Champions 1999!
Clonduff's John Fegan played at Full Forward and is pictured at man-mountain goalie, John Sloan's right elbow!

Clonduff representatives in Croke Park on All Ireland Final Day 1999. Martin Farnon (selector) with John Fegan (Full Forward)

In pensive mood - Martin Farnon pictured in Croke Park with fellow selectors Barry Breen and Eamon O'Hare. Their worries were ill-founded, of course!

Middle: Thomas (Tooter) Murnin and Marty McAvoy in Croke Park on All Ireland Final Day 1999. They are flanked by exuberant Clonduff youngsters. Left outside Crokers with Fintan Quinn and on the right celebrating the Down Minor success!

Clonduff's Stalwarts of Down's Senior All Ireland successes in 1991 and 1994


Ross Carr in the No 10 shirt makes his way goal-wards		Cathal Murray, Ross Carr and Fintan Mussen (Down PRO and Clonduff man) display the Sam Maguire in Hilltown!


Cathal Murray in determined mood for Down	Ross and Cathal with Sam in 1991

Clonduff's Ross Carr captained Down to McKenna Cup success in 1989 - he managed Down to McKenna Cup success in 2008. Ross is pictured above receiving the trophy from Fr Dan Gallogly, President of the Ulster Council

Patrick McCumiskey, son of Peter and Bernie won the U15 Óg Sport Penalty Kick competition in 1983

The Mighty Men of 1960! The first team to bring the Sam Maguire across the border was captained by Clonduff man, Kevin Mussen.
Front, left to right: Eamon McKay, Patsy O'Hagan Paddy Doherty, Kevin Mussen (Captain), George Lavery, Tony Hadden, Brian Morgan. Back, left to right: James McCartan, Joe Lennon, Jarlath Carey, Leo Murphy, Dan McCartan, Sean O'Neill, Kevin O'Neill, Pat Rice


Clonduff Man, Kevin Mussen holds aloft the Sam Maguire following Down's historic All Ireland win in 1960. Kevin has the distinction of being the first Captain to bring Sam across the border to the Six Counties!	Dalsey Mooney (right) led out the Down Minors in 1966 for the All Ireland Final against Mayo. He is pictured here with the Mayo Captain and the match official. Unfortunately, Down were beaten on the day

Interested spectators at Croke Park on All Ireland Final Day 1960. Left to right: Lily Keenan, Rosaleen Fitzpatrick, Peter Fitzpatrick, Seamus Fitzpatrick, John Brown, Jim McParlan

Down's first All Ireland Winners - Junior Champions 1946!
Back Row (l to r): Thomas Brown (Clonduff), Gerry Carr (Capt), N McCarthy, E McGivern, J Haughian, D McKibben, Andy Murnin (Clonduff), Eddie Grant (Clonduff). Front Row (l to r): G Dogherty, D Kennedy, H Downey, J Heaney, Henry Brown (Clonduff), Paddy O'Hagan (Clonduff) D Downey

First Down Team to play in Croke Park - 1934 was at Junior level and was led out by Clonduff man, Geordie Mussen. Clonduff Players: Dan Mussen (brother of Geordie) is in front row with the ball. Jimmy Doyle is to the right of Dan and Captain Geordie is directly behind Dan!

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