Best wishes to Clonduff teams in their respective County Finals on Saturday 25th September - Clonduff III v Ballyholland II in RFC in Mayobridge @ 2pm and Clonduff Senior Camogs v Liatroim in Championship Final in Pairc Esler @ 5pm. Also Clonduff U16 Ladies v Saval in B Championship at home on Saturday too!

Congratulations to Clonduff referee Ciarán Branagan who was one of the linesmen in Sunday's All Ireland Minor Football Final.

HOSPICE QUIZ IN CLUBROOMS - FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
Please support this worthy cause - questions not too difficult!

Scór na nÓg 2016
All young people who wish to participate for Clonduff in this year's Scór na nÓg please come to clubrooms at 7.30 on Tuesday night. Table Quiz participants please meet at 6.45 on Tuesday night.
Coaching and practice sessions will be organised in all events.

Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam
Clonduff Irish class has recommenced on Wednesday nights @ 8pm in Clonduff Clubrooms - Totally free, new members welcome!
Hopefully the beginners group will run separately - everybody welcome!

HELP US RELEASE THE MILKMAN FROM CRUMLIN ROAD!
Our Chairman Brendan Murray is going to Crumlin Road to held Down Co Board raise some funds. In order to secure his release we need to raise £3,000 bail money! We are calling on local people and business to help us raise this huge sum of money. Sponsorship cards will be available in local shops, pubs etc and Brendan himself will have them on his rounds. We will also be running a number of events to help raise the funds. Please be generous!

CLONDUFF CHRISTMAS CLUB
The Christmas Club is now opened for Club gear. All orders need to be placed by 8th of October, if required for Christmas. The Club shop is opened Sunday mornings from 10.30am - 12 noon and Wednesday nights from 6.30pm - 8 pm or by appointment (contact Goretta/Noleen on 02840631753 / 07749070284). There are a number of new items on sale - Body Warmers for boys from ages 10/11 up, ladies Body Warmers from size 8 and up. Also new style hoodies for both boys and girls

HANDBALL
Down Handball leagues commence this week - All players must wear gloves, goggles and non marking runners. If goggles are not worn the player has no insurance and opponents are under no obligation to fulfil a fixture against a player who is not wearing proper protective gear.
Currently there are 3 Clonduff key holders - Des McNeill, Sean Cowan and Colin Shields - Please contact one of them to practice or play in the leagues.
This week's fixtures for Clonduff players:
Nigel McPolin v 10
Ryan McShane v Sean Falloon
Jim Murnin v Eddie McKevitt
Niall Quinn v Larry Byrne
Patrick Cowan v Sean Cowan
Conal Gribben v Paul Downey
Des McNeil v Paul O Hare
Colin Shields BYE
Eddie Clancy v Lorraine Havern
Paul Shields v Fergal McConville
Sean McNally v Jarlath McCarthy
It is the responsibility of the person drawn first ie playing at home
1. To organise the fixture with their opponent
2. To forward on the result to the appropriate league results Co-ordinator
Each match will be two games to 21 points only (You do not have to win by 2 points, ie the score can be 21-20)
These games are organised for the participants to get enjoyment from playing competitive handball within County Down. With this in mind at all times we ask each participant to encourage sportsmanship while participating.

FOOTBALL
Kilmacud Sevens
Congratulations to Clonduff Senior Footballers who participated in the Annual Kilmacud Sevens on Saturday 19th September. They powered they way through the group stage undefeated and came up against the home side and eventual winners Kilmacud in the Quarter Final. The boys played great football throughout and can count themselves unlucky in not progressing further. Panel: Aidan Carr, Arthur McConville, Finbarr McConville, Stephen McConville, Jason Brown, Eamon O'Reilly, Kieran Trainor, Barry O'Hagan, Mark McPolin, Paul McPolin
SD RFL Glenn II v Clonduff III
Clonduff III continued their quest to get into the top 4 playoffs in the league with a hard fought victory over a strong Glenn II team. Final score 2-13 to 1-9. Team and scorers: Mark Bradley, Ciarán McGreevy, Conor Magennis, Mark McNulty, Paddy Gribben, Peter Farnon, Darragh O'Hanlon (0-1), Liam McAleavey, Aaron Sherry (0-2), Brendan Britton (0-1), Paddy Matthews (0-1), Jayme Gribben (0-1), Marty Farnon (0-1), Daire Sherry (0-2), David Quinn (0-2); Subs used: Rory McGreevy (2-2), Ryan McShane, PA Gribben, Cathal Trainor, Noel Grant, Paul O'Hanlon
South Down U12 Summer League - Clonduff 4-7 v Mayobridge 3-3
Clonduff U12 boys were at home to Mayobridge on Thursday evening past and were in great form from the start. Dominating the middle third Aaron Norris, Patrick Cowan and the impressive Shane Close worked tirelessly throughout. Up front Oisin Logan was in particularly good form bagging 2-2 while Dan Rafferty and Joey O'Hare tormented the opposition with their movement off the ball, as did Sam Bingham with his speed and eye for goal. 
But it was in defence where the Yella's were most impressive. Growing in stature with every game both James Brannigan and Ronan Matthews in the full back line provided the perfect shield for Conor Grant in goal. Luke Fitzpatrick and Conor McCumiskey were superb in the half back line with superb interceptions, high intensity tackling/dispossessing and intelligent use of the ball. Will Kelly who was unable to start came on in the last 5 mins and added to the overall excellent result on the night. Well done lads!
PS. Speedy recovery to Max Dursley who is out with a hamstring injury

CLONDUFF FIXTURES to Sunday 4th October 2015
Wednesday 23rd September - SD U12 Summer League - Clonduff v Mayobridge @ 6.30pm
Saturday 26th September - RFC Final - Clonduff III v Ballyholland II @ 2pm in Mayobridge
Sen Camogie Championship Final Clonduff v Liatroim in Newry @ 5pm
U16B LGFA FC - Clonduff v Saval @ 6pm
SD U13 FL - Saval v Clonduff @ 4.30pm
Sunday 27th September - LGFA All Ireland Finals - Clonduff Children attending Finals in Croke Park
Saturday 3rd October -    SFL (Final Game) - Clonduff v RGU Time tbc
  SD U13 FL - Clonduff v Ballyholland @ 4.30pm

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

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