Congratulations to Clonduff Thirds on winning RFC and Commiserations to Clonduff Camogs on losing Championship final in controversial circumstances.
Best wishes to Clonduff  U16 and U14 LGFA teams in their respective Championship semi finals this week.

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 7.45 on Tuesday nights. Table Quiz participants please meet at 6.45 on Tuesday nights.
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

FOOTBALL
Eamon Rooney Coaches Reserve Football Championship Final Clonduff III 2-8 v Ballyholland II 1-9
Ballyholland started the stronger and were three points up before Clonduff got to grips with their style of play. Clonduff rattled home a goal but coming up to half time The Harps had moved four clear and then Clonduff got their second goal! The half time score was Clonduff 2-2 Ballyholland 1-6. The Yellas quickly levelled at the start of the second half and then moved ahead. The Harps, however kept it close right to the end and Clonduff were defending like Trojans to keep them at bay. The Cup was presented to Marty Farnon (vice captain) by Fionnuala Rooney:
Clonduff Team: Paul Gribben, Ciarán McGreevy, Conor Magennis, Mark McNulty, Brendan Britton, Shane McGreevy, Peter Farnon, Liam McAleavey, Aaron Sherry, Jayme Gribben, Ryan McGreevy, Patrick Matthews, Marty Farnon, Darragh Sherry, Eugene Branagan; Subs used: Rory McGreevy, Darragh O'Hanlon, Ruairi Lively, Paul McPolin; Other panellists: John Fegan, Conor Keenan, Cathal Trainor, Paul O'Hanlon, Paddy Gribben, Patrick Gribben, Danny Burns, David Quinn, Ryan McShane
Moy U8 Tournament
Congratulations to Clonduff U8 team that beat Crossmaglen in the final of the Plate competition in Moy on Saturday. This young squad played really well throughout the tournament and young Rory Fearon was awarded 'Player of the Tournament'
South Down U12 Summer League - Clonduff 3-18 v Rostrevor 0-3
Clonduff U12s finished their season in style with a great win over Rostrevor at home on Wednesday.  The Yellas were dominant in every position and the scoreline is a reflection of this. Clonduff finished joint top of their group.
Team: Connor Grant, Ronan Matthews, James Brannigan, Luke Fitzpatrick, Connor McCumiskey, Max Dursley,  Aaron Norris, Patrick Cowan, Will Kelly, Oisin Logan, Shane Close, Dan Rafferty, Joey O'Hare
South Down U13 FL - Saval -3-5 v Clonduff 7-9
The South Down U13 League got under way on Sunday morning for Clonduff. The teams played out a great game and it was closer than the scoreline would suggest. Clonduff team: Darragh McAlindin, Aodhan Quinn, Aaron Norris, James Brannigan, Lawrence Brannigan, Paudi Morgan, Will Kelly, Kieron Brannigan, Patrick Cowan, Paudi Clancy, Conor McCumiskey, Oisin Tumilty, Oran Wilson, Joey O'Hare, Shane Close, Jamie McDonald, Jake Morgan, Ben Magee, Seanin Gribben, Charlie Brown

CAMOGIE
Senior Championship Final Liatroim 0-9 v Clonduff 0-8
Despite Clonduff being defending County and Ulster Champions Liatroim were the overwhelming favourites for the first Camogie final in the wide open spaces of Pairc Esler. The Clonduff and Liatroim U10s had formed a Guard of Honour for the teams entering the pitch. When the game got under way it didn't look that way and at the half-way point Clonduff led by a single point. The second half continued in the same close manner. When time was up the referee indicated four (4) additional minutes but when five additional minutes lapsed the sides were level! A 'strange' free-out in front of the Liatroim goals was then awarded against Clonduff. The game continued until Liatroim got the next score with the clock showing 37½ minutes gone in the second half by the time the whistle was blown! Amazing! The least Clonduff and Down Camogie deserved was a replay.
Clonduff team: Kitty Fegan, Jenna Boden, Fionnuala Carr, Hannah McAteer, Jenny Quinn, Clare McGilligan, Nicola O'Hagan, Onagh McClorey, Karen Gribben, Orla Maginn, Paula Gribben (Capt), Cassie Fitzpatrick, Orla Gribben, Sara Louise Carr, Elizabeth Wilson; Subs used: Ursula Quinn, Petrina Lively; Other Panellists: Charlene Lively, Martina Rooney, Niohmi Murray, Orla Caldwell, Elle Fitzpatrick, Niamh Canning, Kate Kane, Debra Murray
The children in the Guard of Honour were: Ceallagh Byrne, Michaela Harper, Blaithin Shields, Ellen Shields, Meave McPolin, Clodagh Kelly, Eveagh kelly, Laura Close, Cara Savage, Tierna savage, Amy Morgan Katie Morgan, Grace Clancy (Grace was the 'Cup Carrier')
U10 Camogie Blitz in Kilcoo
Clonduff U10s participated in the County Blitz in Kilcoo on Saturday morning. They played four games winning two and losing two. Well done to all who took part.

LADIES FOOTBALL
CLONDUFF LGFA HELP CREATE NEW EUROPEAN RECORD!
Upwards on 60 Clonduff juvenile LGFA players and mentors attended the TG4 All Ireland finals in Croke Park on Sunday 27th September - they were part of the European record-breaking attendance for a female sporting event. The previous record was set by Ladies FA at Ladies Cup Final in Wembley earlier this year with an attendance of 30,710 - The 2015 LGFA Finals attracted 31,083 to create the record! Well done everybody

HANDBALL
Down Handball leagues continue - 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:
Fergal McConville v Sean McNally
Lorraine Havern v Paul Shields
Colin Shields v Eddie Clancy
Paul Downey v Des McNeil
Declan Doyle v Conal Gribben
Ciaran Digney v Conor Milligan
Chris O Hare v Gavin McCann
Liam Leddy v Lee Murnin
Conor Keenan v Chris Young
Shane Murray v Kieran Kelly
10 v Sean Cowan
Larry Byrne v Patrick Cowan
Eddie McKevitt v Niall Quinn
Sean Falloon v Jim Murnin
Nigel McPolin v Ryan McShane

CLONDUFF FIXTURES to Sunday 4th October 2015
Monday 28th September -  U16B LGFA FC - Clonduff v Saval @ 7.30pm
Friday 2nd October -    South Down Juv Finals in Clonduff Park
    U16A - Ballyholland v Drumgath @ 7pm
    Minor A - Glenn v St Patrick's @ 8.15
Saturday 3rd October -    SFL (Final Game) - Clonduff v RGU @ 4pm
  SD U13 FL - Clonduff v Ballyholland @ 4.30pm
Sunday 4th October -    SDRFL SF - Mayobridge III v Clonduff III @ 12.15 (ET if required)
  U14B LGFA FC - Rostrevor v Clonduff @ 12.30
Saturday 10th October -  SD U13 FL - Burren v Clonduff @ 4.30pm

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