Corduff club notes
November 17, 2014
Intermediate Football Semi-Final.
Last Sunday Clones made the return trip to Corduff for The Monaghan Electrical IFL semi-final.
On what was an ideal day for football and with huge support present for both teams the stage was set for action. Clones were fast out of the traps registering the first score of the match in the 1st minute of play. Despite Clones dominating the opening encounters it was Corduff that registered the next score which was their first score in the eight minute. In what was a low scoring first half Corduff went in with 2 points to spare at the interval on a score line of Corduff 0-5, Clones 0-3.
The home side dominated the first 12 minutes after the restart scoring 4 points the last of which came in the 12th minute which was to be their last score of the match. Clones staged a comeback in the last quarter. However solid defending from Corduff was instrumental in preventing Clones going ahead. Hence the winning momentum continued and by the final whistle Corduff were victorious by the narrowest of margins on a score line of 0-9 to 0-8 booking that coveted spot in the League final against neighbours Donaghmoyne. Congratulations to Management and players on keeping the dream of reaching the league final alive and good luck in the final. This local derby which promises to be a tight encounter throws in this Sunday at 2:30 in Aughnamullen. Once again we call on all Corduff Gaels supporters to come out on Sunday and support the team and management. Nothing beats being there and your support counts!
Referee's Award:
Congratulations to Corduff Gael's referee Martin McNally who was recently awarded the Junior Club Football 2014 Referee's medal at the 2014 National Referee's Awards Banquet in Croke Park. Club Referee Pat McEnaney , Chairperson of the Referee's Committee presented him with his award.
Scór Na nÓg
Scór which is the cultural end of the GAA promoting traditional music, language and dance saw a revival in Corduff last year after a number of years absence. Once again this year Corduff is entering Scór Na nÓg. The semi-finals are on this weekend . Corduff is in action on Saturday night in Ardaghey competiting in the following 5 sections solo: singing, ballad group, recitation, music group and the quiz. We wish all the participants and their mentors good luck. The competition begins at 8pm sharp this Saturday night in Ardaghey and is guaranteed to be a great night's entertainment.
Ladies:
The Ladies Club annual fundraising raffle this places on Saturday week November 29th in O'Gorman's Market Square Carrickmacross from 9am til late where tickets will be on sale for the raffle. As always we will be relying on volunteers to give of their time to sell tickets, even for a short period it would be greatly appreciated. Cards will also be distributed to the players in the coming days. Please support this raffle which is one of our main fundraising events.
Pride of Place;
Congratulations to The Corduff / Raferagh Community Association and the people of Corduff and Raferagh on winning the All-Ireland runner up award in their category at the Pride of Place awards ceremony in Ennis last Saturday night. A massive thanks to Corduff Gaels members juveniles, Ladies and Seniors who helped in any way to make this the success it was. A huge thank you is extended to those who wrote articles, loaned personal items , Farney Print, to those who turned up on the day in such numbers wearing the black and amber with pride and set up drills etc. To those who gave of their time to speak on behalf of the club it all added to the vibrancy of the area which was justly awarded on Saturday night. This coming Saturday night there is A Pride of Place appreciation night in The Mountain Dew for everyone who was involved in the project last August so spread the word.
