Clonduff Club Notes
January 25, 2012Vandalism at Clonduff
Between 11pm on Tuesday 17th and 9am on Wednesday 18th January 2012 mindless vandals entered Clonduff Juvenile pitch in cars (or heavier vehicles) and created havoc by doing 'donuts' in many areas of the pitch. In a couple of places there are gouges six inches deep and underground drains have been damaged. We believe that these people are from the area or close proximity and someone knows who they are - the vehicles were bound to be clogged with muck as the field was quite wet and large chunks of soil were carried out onto the tarmac. The people of Clonduff and particularly the youngsters are the losers here - this is the pitch that is used for juvenile training and games up to age 16. The pitch is unusable just as the new season is about to get under way. If you or someone you know has any information we in Clonduff would treat the matter in confidence. Don't let our young people be the losers!
Handball
Congratulations to 15 year old Shane Milligan who won the U16 County Handball title on Friday 20th January 2012 - this is Shane's 4th in a row title winning U13, U14 and U15 titles in successive years. Well done Shane!
Clonduff also had competitors in U12 Singles (Eamonn Brown), U12 Doubles (Charlie Kerr and Jude Campbell) and U13 Singles (Lyndon Brown who was unfortunately ill on the night of the final)
Scór Sinsir 2012
Best wishes to the Clonduff competitors who take part in the first Scór Sinsir Semi Final in Annaclone on Friday 27th January. Clonduff is taking part in Ceili and Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation and Quiz. Good Luck everybody!
South Down Final - Sunday 12th February
County Final - Sunday 26th February
Congratulations to St Mark's High School Warrenpoint who are the first team into the U14 Schools Final - they had a comprehensive win over Inver College Carrickmacross (Monaghan Champions) on Wednesday. There are ten Clonduff boys on the panel
Juvenile Hurling
U10/12 Hurling Training in Youth Club on Thursday nights 7-8 pm. Clonduff currently have two teams participating in the Indoor Hurling League and have teams entered into the U10 and U12 Go Games.
McKenna Cup
No joy for Down in the McKenna Cup Semi Final on Sunday afternoon in Armagh - they were defeated 0-11 to 0-9 by Derry. Aidan Carr scored 5 frees; Arthur McConville who played the last 10 minutes scored a delightful left-footed free and punched one over the bar from the edge of the square. That was one of the few highlights for Down supporters - the backs, on both teams were guilty of committing far too many fouls!
Down Draw - Hopefully you got your ticket in time!
First Monthly Draw - 25th January - and on 25th of every month thereafter!
Clonduff Dinner Dance and Awards Night
3rd February 2012
Doors open 7.30pm meal served @ 8:00pm sharp
Tickets £15 each available from Paul McShane, Ciarán McGreevy, Lauren Harper, Lorraine Bloomfield, Marie Walls
Wearing of mouthguards- if you have a dental accident on the field the GAA Insurance will not cover cost if you are not wearing mouthguard!
Contact your local Dentist - they shouldn't cost more than £25 (John Haughey Sports Dental Specialist)
Gaelic for Mothers and Others
There was a great turnout of enthusiasts for the Ladies Social Football last Wednesday night. It is not too late to register! Anyone over 18 and under 80 who does not currently play competitive football is able to join
If you are interested in: having a laugh, getting fitter, playing a bit of football, meeting new people then
Contact Onagh Gribben on 07729454361 'Training' in Youth Club @ 5pm Saturday 28th January
MINOR FOOTBALL
Meeting for all those eligible to play Minor Football in Clubrooms @ 4pm on
Sunday 29th January
Coach Education
Title: Level 1 Child Coaching Course
Code(s): Football / Hurling
Date(s): 24/25th Feb & 2/3rd March 2012
Venue: St John's GAC
Max no. of Candidates: 24
Cost: £50 per person
Down GAA will be running a Level 1 Child Football / Hurling Coaching Course in St John's GAC on the 24/25th February and 2/3rd March 2012.
Course Breakdown:
Friday 24th Feb: 7-10pm
Saturday 25th Feb: 9.30am - 5pm
Friday 2nd Feb: 7-10pm
Saturday 3rd March: 9.30 - 5pm
This course is open to coaches of players aged 6-12 years.
Candidates must have completed a GAA Child Protection Course and also a Foundation Football / Hurling Award (at least one year in advance).
Places on this course are limited to 24.
To apply for a registration form for this course please email [email protected]
Registration forms and full payment must be received no later than Friday 17th February. Applications WILL NOT be accepted after this date.
Off the Booze and On the Ball!
Have you checked in with Marie Milligan and Sheenagh McConville to see how they are getting on and give them your support as well as some sponsorship!
Contact Marie our ASAP Officer, (07783502766) for further details.
Activity in Clonduff Clubrooms
Monday Nights - Yoga for Camogs @ 7 pm; Yoga for Men @ 8 30
Tuesday Mornings - Yoga for All @ 10 am
Thursday Nights - Yoga for All @ 7 pm
Friday Nights - Darts Club (Home and Away Fixtures)
Saturday Nights - Irish Country Dancing
20 singers 20 songs,
calling all singers! we are hosting a night of singing in the clubrooms for anyone wishing to appreciate local talent! clonduff parish can boast an array of fine musical voices and this is a chance to have 20 (or so!) of those voices all in the same room. you can sing any song you wish with/without accompanyment. ITS NOT A COMPETITION, just a night's craic. so please don't be shy about showing off your talents and contact ............... if you are interested. Friday 2nd march at 9-00 pm.
Social Club Rota Saturday : Teresa Carr, Brian Canavan, Paul McConville
Clonduff GAC Community Support Scheme (CCSS)
THE LIFE AND SOUL OF OUR COMMUNITY - PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE
Your Community Needs You! Be a part of it!
Contact Marie Walls, Padraig Matthews, Niall Rafferty or any Committee Member!
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