Last Saturday we played Saint Clarets in the McArdle cup in Greenford. With both teams level on points in the group it was a winner takes all affair with the winner going into the semi final draw.

We had the wind in our favour in the first half and built up a five point lead at half time. The second half was the oppisite of the first half with St Clarets dominating the scoring. Clarets had a four point lead with three minutes to when we got a goal to reduce the deficit to one point. We pushed on but didnt get the change to get a score.

Stand out players on the day were, Donal Flyn with a man of the match performance in midfield, Ronan Campfield and Niall Murray.

Training this week is on Tuesday at 7.20pm for a 7:30pm start in Highgate Wood School.

New players welcome, contact John - 07833 016014 or [email protected]

We will be taking part in the Pieta House Darkness into Light London 5km walk / run on Saturday 10th May. More information on the walk and Pieta House can be found here http://dil.pieta.ie/venues/venue-view/darkness-into-light-london

Player interview with Chris McNabb

If you could take a sportsman from another sport and turn him into a footballer, who would you take?
Eddie the Eagle- he's got guts, determination and no fear!! We could've done with him togging out for the Moindearg match!! 

Who was your toughest under-age opponent in Down?
My toughest opponent would have actually been a Referee called Mickey Heaney! He always gave us a hard time- think he had something against Carryduffians!! If he was refereeing these days, he'd be producing black cards like the were going out of fashion.

Who was your sporting idol growing up?
James McCartan- lightning quick on the ball and pulled off some cracking scores in his day! 

Do you possess any sentimental GAA items?
I was at the 1991 All Ireland Final when Down beat Meath. Neil Collins managed to get a few of us into the post match banquet in the Burlington. Got my Match Programme signed by the complete 'Dream Team!!' 

Who is the greatest ever sportsman in your opinion?
Are animals included in this?- if so, Red Rum. (Closely followed by Muhammad Ali)

If you could play an All-Ireland final in any stadium outside of Ireland, where would you like to play it?
The Mile High Stadium, Denver-Colorado. A superb part of the world up in the Rocky Mountains!!

What's the best score you've ever gotten in your career?
It was a while ago, but....scoring 3 goals in a u16 match for Carryduff GAC against Dundrum! Lets hope the shooting boots can pull off a few decent scores this season!

Are there any sporting managers from other codes who you find inspirational?
Without a doubt... It's Brendan Rodgers! He's gonna lead the mighty Reds to victory this year!! 

What's the best sports book that you've ever read?
Im currently reading Barry McGuigans 'Cyclone: My Story'- what a Legend!! A superb sports man and Ambassador for the country. He also had a great brand of crisps!! 

What is your favourite type of food?
Saturday morning= Strong Coffee, Toast, Scrambled Eggs & Nando's Hot Sauce.....The Breakfast of Champions!! 

What was the last live sporting event you attended?
The White Collar Boxing event at the London Irish Centre in March. Fair play to Kieran and Paddy for taking part- they did a great job!! I reckon we should run a fundraising version of this for the Club....! Tweet

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