NEWS CLUB OF THE YEAR 2015!
Clonduff GAA Club was selected as 2015 Large Club of the Year at a function in The Wellington Park Hotel Belfast on Friday 8th February 2015.
In introducing the awards, John Brolly of The Irish News singled out Clonduff's bold step of not 'streaming' children at U12 and below, focussing instead on commitment and attitude, as recommended in their 5-year plan. The club's own training manual was highlighted as was the Club Shop, the engagement of girls in Handball and the commitment of Clonduff to cement and maintain their status as 'The Hub of the Community',
Members of the Ulster GAA Council were involved in the adjudication process and were present at the event which was also attended by Ulster President Martin McAvinny and The Irish News Sports Writers, representatives from 'Volunteer Now', O'Neills Sportswear, 3FiveTwo Healthcare and the Wellington Park Hotel all of whom support the awards now in their 13th year. Clonduff was represented by Brendan Murray (Chairperson), Anita Brannigan (Secretary) and Lorraine Bloomfield (Treasurer). To round off a great day, Lorraine was the lucky winner of two tickets to any Ulster Championship game of her choice.

FOOTBALL
The Senior Footballers had two games at the weekend securing a draw on Friday night in Glenn and a big win in Banbridge on Sunday afternoon.
Div 1 ACFL Glenn 0-7 v Clonduff 0-7
The more experienced Clonduff supporters at John Martin Park on Friday night hadn't forgotten just how difficult it was to go to Glenn and come away with the league points without a battle. Friday night was no different from the heady days of the 80's and 90's and Glenn were coming into the game having secured maximum points from their first two outings.

The home side started more fluently and raced into a 3 point lead by the 15 min mark. The exchanges were physical throughout the game on a heavy pitch where the wind was difficult but not impossible. Both teams registered numerous wides in the first half with Clonduff the main culprits. Both teams were also guilty of conceding frees and it was from an Arthur Mc Conville free that Clonduff managed their first score after 23 minutes. Clonduff were creeping back into the game at this stage in terms of physicality and possession as Henry Brown at midfield was getting his hands on plenty of ball. A good point from play from Gary McDonald just before the break saw Clonduff trailing by 0-3 to 0-2.

Ten minutes into the second half Clonduff took the lead through another Arthur free and a point from play off the right foot of Barry O Hagan. Clonduff entered the final 7 minutes leading 0-7 to 0-5. However Glenn stuck to their game plan of composed possession football levelled the game. Clonduff had a chance from a free at a narrow angle in the dying seconds but couldn't convert and in the end a draw was a fair reflection on both teams' efforts.

Clonduff: Gary Haughian, John Brown, Shane O' Hagan, Ruairi Lively, Conor Óg O' Hagan, Aidan Carr, Packie O'Hagan, Mark McPolin, Henry Brown, Darren O'Hagan, Liam McGreevy, Stephen McConville, Barry O'Hagan, Arthur McConville, Gary McDonald; Subs used: Bernard, Paul Lively, Karl O'Hagan,

Div 1 ACFL Clann na Banna 0-4 v Clonduff 4-13
Clonduff made it 3 points out of 4 following the weekend football fixtures with this convincing win over the Banbridge side at Cottage Park. Playing with a strong wind in the first half Clonduff pinned the home side into their own half with Damian Canning and Henry Brown on top at midfield. Some good flowing moves resulted in Clonduff going in at half time leading 1-9 to 0-0 of which 1-7 came from play from 5 different scorers.

Playing against the wind in the second half there was no let up from Clonduff who following goals by Liam McGreevy and Barry O'Hagan led by 3-10 to 0-1 after 42 minutes. Banbridge did make some flurries into the Clonduff defence but never tested Gary Haughian in the Clonduff goals with several shots which had dropped short.

Clonduff kept the pressure on until the final whistle and ran out easy winners 4-13 to 0-4. Clonduff were sound in defence with good performances from Ruairi Lively and Aidan Carr while all the forwards, who were guilty of missed opportunities in previous games, were much more ruthless in front on goals.

Team: Gary Haughian, John Brown, Mark McPolin, Ruairi Lively, Conor Óg O'Hagan, Aidan Carr, Shane O'Hagan, Henry Brown, Damian Canning, Karl O'Hagan, Liam Mc Greevy, Stephen McConville, Packie O'Hagan, Arthur Mc Conville, Barry O'Hagan. Subs used: Bernard Branagan, Gary Mc Donald, Fionnbar McConville, John McPolin.

ACMFL Clonduff 6-12 v Saul 0-3
The Minor Footballershad a big win at home to Saul on Tuesday evening. Two early goals from Ross Carr set them on their way. The players worked hard throughout the game even though the result was never in doubt from an early stage. Further goals followed in the second half from Ryan McGreevy (2), Conor Murray and Shane McGarry. The next two games, away to Bryansford and home to Mayobridge will be a lot tougher.

Team: Conor Keenan, Lyndon Brown, Lorcan Branagan, Michael Mulholland, Aaron O'Hagan, Niall O'Hagan, Pierce Murnin, (0-1), Charlie Carr, Noel Grant, Conor Lowry, Conor Murray, (1-3),Colm Fearon (0-1), Ross Carr (2-0), Ryan McGreevy (2-60, Conor Woods (0-1); Subs used: Shane McGarry (1-0) , Ryan Matthews, Jonathan Gribben, Brandon Roe, Rhys Ward, John Boden

KILCOO U10 TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to the U10 Clonduff team who began the season in great fashion by winning the Shield competition in Kilcoo. After the Group stages they had qualified for the Shield competition. 

They came from four points down in the quarter final v Tullylish to win by two points. This set them up for a semi final v a very determined Dundrum side. However, after a closely contested first half, Clonduff strode into the final with a few well taken scores. Waiting in the final was Clann Eireann of Lurgan..... Down v. Armagh!!!!  Clann Eireann drew first blood but the score was even at half time and again at full time.  Extra time required!!! The Yellas went a point up in the first period of extra time and despite the best efforts of the Armagh boys, Clonduff's defence performed heroics by keeping them at bay. When the referee blew the final whistle, that one point was enough to secure a well deserved victory.

Congratulations again to all the players who took part :- Aidan, Brian, Connor G, Connor Q, Cormac, Daniel, Darragh, Evan, Fionn, Gerard, Harry, Jordan, Lee and Senán and thanks to mentors Paul and Andrew.

LADIES FOOTBALL
LGFA U12 League - Clonduff v Burren
Clonduff U12 girls played Burren on Wednesday evening in Clonduff Park. The Yellas got off to a great start scoring a goal in the first few minutes which set the trend for the rest of match.The whole team were exceptional playing great first time football, resulting with a big winning margin at half time having held Burren scoreless. There was some great football from both teams in the second half with Clonduff getting all their eleven subs on and still running out comfortable winners.

Team: Aoife McCusker, Ellen Shields, Eve Matthews, Grace Clancy, Aoife Trainor, Una Fearon, Molly McGinn, Tierna Savage, Ella McCumiskey, Paula McGarry, Rhiannon McKeown, Cara O'Hanlon, Ellen McKay, Orlaith McCusker, Eveagh Kelly, Niamh McGivern, Clodagh Kelly, Niamh McConville, Lishinn O'Hare, Caoimhe McKeown, Blaithin Shields, Sophie Hannaway, Charlotte Woods, Codie McArdle, Aoife Quinn, Evie Lyness-Feenan

LGFA U16 League - Loughinisland 3-3 v Clonduff 1-12
Despite playing poorly on Wednesday evening in Loughinisland  Clonduff girls were leading 1-6.to 1-0 at half time.  The home side came back strongly to lead 3-3.to 18 with 10 minutes remaining. However, The Yellas finished strongly scoring four unanswered points. Team: Shannon O'Reilly, Amy Lowry, Fianna Burns, Ailish Fearon, Niamh Fitzpatrick, Kayla Woods, Katie McGilligan, Erin Rafferty, Isabella O'Hare, Ciara O'Reilly, Emma McGreevy, Laura Mackin, Clara Cowan; Subs: Aoife Woods, Corshenna McCoy, Caitlin Connolly, Ally Magee, Katie Cunningham, Lauren Kane, Elena McGarry, Kerry Grant.  

CAMOGIE
U16 League Clonduff 5-4 v Bredagh 2-3
The Clonduff girls gained their first points of the league at home to Bredagh on Tuesday evening.
Div 1 League - Ballycran 0-12 v Clonduff 1-14
This was a mighty performance from the Clonduff girls - it's not easy to make the long journey to the Ards and come away with the points. Keep up the hard work girls.

HURLING
ACHL Div 2 Clonduff 2-16 v Portaferry 0-13 
The Senior Hurlers got their domestic league off to a great start on Monday evening in Clonduff Park - their exploits in the Ulster League standing them in great stead.
Juvenile Hurling Training
Training for U10 boys in the field every Friday evenings @ 6pm - newcomers welcome! U14 Boys Training Thursday evenings @ 5.45 - everybody welcome!

CLONDUFF FIXTURES up to Friday 22nd May 2014 - most evening games @ 7.30pm
Sunday 10th May - LGFA U14 Clonduff v Rostrevor @ 12.30pm
   SDRFL Ballymartin II v Clonduff III
   SFL Clann na Banna v Clonduff @ 3pm
Monday 11th May - SDU14FL Div 3 Atticall v Clonduff Ógs
   JHL Castlewellan v Clonduff
Tuesday 12th May -  AC MFL Bryansford v Clonduff
   U14 Camogie Clonduff v Liatroim
   SD U12 FL Burren v Clonduff @ 7pm
Wednesday 13th May - ACPRFL Clonduff II v Mayobridge II
Thursday 14th May -  AC U16FL Liatroim v Clonduff
Friday 15th May -  SFL Clonduff v Annaclone
   U14 HL Bredagh v Clonduff
Saturday 16th May -  U12 Camogie League Clonduff v Aghaderg
LGFA Jun FL Downpatrick v Clonduff
Sunday 17th May -  SD Minor 7s in St Mark's HS commencing 10.15am
   SD U12 FL Clonduff v Mayobridge @ 11am
LGFA U16 FL Clonduff v Teconnaught @ 12.30
   ACPRFL Bryansford II v Clonduff II @ 2pm
   SDRFL Clonduff III v Saval III @ 2pm
Monday 18th May -  JHL Bredagh v Clonduff
   SD U14 FL  Clonduff Gaels v Burren
     Drumgath v Clonduff Ógs
Tuesday 19th May -  U16 Camogie Clonduff v Ballygalget
   ACMFL Clonduff v Mayobridge
Wednesday 20th May -  Div 1 Camogie Clonduff v Liatroim
   LGFA U12 FL Saval v Clonduff @ 7pm
Thursday 21st May -  AC U16FL Clonduff v Carryduff
Friday 22nd May -  SFL Bryansford v Clonduff
U14HL Clonduff v Kilclief

CLUB SHOP
Club shop open Sunday mornings from 10.30-12.00 and on Wednesday evenings from 6.30-8pm or ring Goretta/Noleen on 02840631753 or 07749070284

Dogs are strictly not allowed in Clonduff Park!

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