Congratulations to Darren O'Hagan who was selected as 'Man of the Match' in Down v UUJ McKenna Cup game on Wednesday night.

MANAGERS/COACHES REQUIRED
Clonduff GAA Club is seeking managers/coaches for the following teams for 2015:
Seconds Football
Thirds Football
Minor Football
Ladies Senior Football
Senior Hurling
Anyone interested including those in situ should contact Chairman Brendan Murray 07934518073 or John Anthony Gribben 07754377290 on or before Sunday 25th January 2015.

REGISTRATIONS
As the new season begins all players should complete the Registration Form and pay the appropriate Fee before training begins. If an unregistered player is injured during training he/she is not covered by the GAA Insurance.
Registered Players are reminded that if injured during training and they are not using mouthguard they are not covered by GAA Insurance.

Down Draw Tickets - Help YOUR county and YOUR club!
Have you got your Draw ticket? All returns to be made on or before this Friday 23rd January 2015!
Could you be the next Sean Gribben who was presented with his £1,000 cheque by seller Leo Bloomfield following the December draw?  Earlier in the year Brian Canavan won £200.
The more tickets we sell the more comes back to our club! If you're not in you can't win!

JUVENILE AWARDS/RECOGNITION FOR 2014
U6 to U12s Juvenile Awards Night
Unfortunately the Juvenile Awards Night had to be postponed due to the bad weather - will be re-arranged asap!
U14 & U16 Trip to Croke Park
A bus load of boys and girls who represented Clonduff at U14 and U16 in all codes and their mentors left Clonduff Park on Sunday morning to visit the GAA headquarters at Croke Park - for some it was their first visit. The day started with the traditional tour and photo opportunities before enjoying the delicious meal laid on for them in one of the corporate rooms. It was then on to the Museum where they had their photographs taken with Sam Maguire and/or Liam McCarthy. It was very difficult to drag the young people away from the interactive activities at closing time. All agreed it was a great day out. Thanks to our Juvenile Games Officer for organising the trip and to the team mentors who accompanied the young people.

MEETING FOR POTENTIAL JUVENILEMENTORS/HELPERS
There will be a meeting on Monday 19th January at 7.15pm for anyone with an interest in helping with juvenile football in 2015. Guest speaker on the night will be the former Derry All-Star and All-Ireland Winner ENDA GORMLEY. Enda is from the Watty Graham's club in Glen, Maghera. He has been heavily involved in helping the club win the last 4 Derry AND 4 Ulster Minor Championships.
Those who attended the AGM will have heard the pleas from last years team mentors that more help is needed to run the Underage teams in Clonduff. Even with no previous coaching experience you can still help in many ways. Even if you feel you can't give a full commitment to a team for a year, any time given will be worthwhile and much appreciated.
Enda will be giving an insight into what helped turn around the fortunes of Glen and will take part in a question and answers session afterwards.
If you haven't thought about getting involved in coaching before then come down to hear about what is going on and just maybe by the time you leave you may feel inspired enough to lend a hand! Don't leave it to someone else. Use your own initiative! See you MONDAY 19th, 7.15pm.

CLONDUFF FEMALE HANDBALLERS INTO COUNTY FINALS
Congratulations to all the young girls who took part in the Juvenile Handball Championships in Clonduff Handball Court on Thursday night.
Ella McCumiskey battled her way through to U12 County Final as did Aoife and Orlaith McCusker in U12 Doubles; Ellen Shields, Eveagh Kelly and Rosie McCann also took part in this age group and played very well.
Also representing Clonduff in U13 finals are
U13 Singles Eve Matthews
U13 Doubles Grace Hamill and Lauren Kane
Well done girls and to your mentors!

LOCAL COUNCILS HONOUR ALL IRELAND WINNING CAMOGIE AND LADIES FOOTBALL TEAMS
At a lavish affair in Canal Court Hotel on Saturday night 17th January jointly hosted by Newry & Mourne and Down District Councils the Down Camogie Team and Ladies Football Team and their mentors were presented with their All Ireland Medals in front of their friends and families.
Clonduff was very well represented on the night - the manager and seven players - Alistair McGilligan, Nicola O'Hagan, Fionnuala Carr, Sara Louise Carr, Paula Gribben, Karen Haughey (nee Gribben), Lisa McPolin, Clare McGilligan - Camogie team; the manager and trainer - Mark Copeland and Ryan McShan - with Ladies Football team with The Murray Family providing the musical entertainment for the arrival of guests and dignities on the night.

SCÓR SINSIR 2015
It's that time of the year again when we ask our adults to dust off their dancing shoes, oil their singing/reciting voices, tune up their musical instruments and hone their general knowledge!
If you wish to participate in Ceil and/or Set Dancing, Solo Singing and/or Ballad Group, Instrumental Music, Leíruí, Recitation or Quiz please contact Jimmie Cousins (07802545282), Maura Quinn (02840630062) or Anita Brannigan (07720062073)
Clonduff had a full complement of participants in Scór na nÓg - can our adults measure up to the enthusiasm of our juveniles?

IRISH CLASS IN CLUBROOMS
 Ciarán Dunbarr's Irish Class for Adults in Clonduff Clubrooms will resume on Tuesday 20th January 2015 @ 8pm. There will be two teachers - one catering for completely new beginners and one for the existing, slightly experienced group.

Dogs are strictly not allowed in Clonduff Park!

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