ACFL Div II Carryduff - v - Newry Shamrocks 30th April 2012

The intensity of their first half performance effectively secured the two league points for the home side when Carryduff met Newry Shamrocks at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh. In a competitive first ten minutes, possession was hotly contested. Ryan O'Neill opened the scoring from a free (7th) before Oisín Lynch equalised for Shamrocks. Kirean Lavery's terrific save proved inspirational for Carryduff as they quickly got to grips with the game and dominated the remainder of the first half. Points from Joe McFlynn (11th), Barry O'Neill (14th) and Conall Early (18th) established Carryduff in a position of control. Further points from Andy Moorehead (22nd) and an right-footed point from Early gave the home team a five point advantage. In the 29th minute Moorehead's hesitancy, when one-on-one with the Shamrocks 'keeper, cost him his chance of a goal. Barry O'Neill, however, was not to be denied, finishing coolly to the Shamrocks net after a very assured solo run from 60 metres out to leave Carryduff with a commanding advantage at the break. Carryduff 1-06 Newry Shamrocks 0-01

Despite winning possession at the start of the second half, Shamrocks failed to capitalise as Paul Rafferty and Fergal mcAvoy both shot wide. Early converted (34th) after Stephen Flynn was upended and converted again (35th) after Ryan O'Neill was hauled to the ground. Joe McFlynn pointed from an acute angle (39th) and Ryan O'Neill converted a further free (40th) putting twelve points between the teams before Kevin Heagerty snatched one back for Shamrocks. The difference was enough to ensure victory for Carryduff. Stephen O'Hagan (free, 51st), Keith Sloan 952nd) and Niall Cunningham (free, 56th) added scores for Shamrocks. Carryduff mounted a few challenges in the last minutes of the game but McMahon (54th) and Flynn (55th) kicked wide.

The final score was Carryduff 1-10 Newry Shamrocks 0-05

The Carryduff team was;- Kieran Lavery, Conor Cassidy, James McKernan, Ruairí McKay, Conor McCulllough, Chris O'Neill, Stephen Flynn, Conor Beatty, Jonny Henry, Andy Moorehead, Ryan O'Neill, Barry O'Neill, Conall Early, Cian Slevin, Joe McFlynn
Substitutes;- Tony McMahon (for beatty 28), Niall McArdle (for Moorehead, 46), MarkMcConville (for McFlynn, 55)

The Shamrocks team was;- Coiln Heaney, James Dickson, Gareth loughran, Johnnie Bouges, Fergal McAvoy, Mark Digney, Kevin Hegarty, Conor Gough, Kevin McGuigan, David Digney, Oisín Lynch, John McAteer, Nathan Murphy, Niall Cunningham, Paul Rafferty
Substitutes;- David McGovern, Connor McCoy, Stephen O'Hagan, Keith Sloan,Cirean Coffey

Referee; Ciaran Mooney (Rostrevor)


Congratulations to the Under 14 Hurlers who won the final of their Ulster Féile Group Final on Saturday 5th May at Pease Ógs in Armagh beating Balgalget heavily. All in the club wish the squad the very best as they represent Down in the All-Ireland Féile finals

Attention All Thirds Players
Thirds players please note that Sundays game against Drumaness was cancelled at Drumaness's request. The fixture is rescheduled for Wednesday 9th May. Please keep an eye on the Club's website and expect txt confirmation. Minor players will be contacted by their manager.

Lottery results for 01st May 2012
Numbers Drawn: 1 - 5 - 9 - 21 No Jackpot winner this week
Match 3 No. winners, each winning £23: Mr G​McCaffrey, Mr K​Cassidy, Mrs F​Lavery, Mrs M McCauley, Mr M​McCartan, Mr M​Fitzpatrick and Mrs R Oakes
Next week's estimated jackpot is £2,030 Tweet

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