Clonduff Club Notes
October 26, 2012Sincere apologies to Rián Branagan, Patrick O'Hagan, Sean Downey, David Quinn and Daire Brown whose names were omitted from the Clonduff Minor Panel - these lads were all an integral part of the League Championship winning team but were missing on the day of the final through injury.
The minor management and players would like to thank Pauline and Harry, Downshire Arms for sponsoring the meal for everyone on the evening of the League Final.
Congratulations to our neighbours Kilcoo on winning their eleventh county senior football title on Sunday and to Warrenpoint who collected the Intermediate title.
Congratulations to Patrick Hannaway Cathal Murray and Dominic Brannagan who were among the members of the 1987 All Ireland winning Down minor Football team who received presentations at the county football final in Newry on Sunday last, Mark Mathews was also a member of the panel.
Best wishes to Rían Branagan and the Down Colleges Hurling team who play St Mary's Belfast in the Mageean Senior A Ulster Colleges Final in Casement Park on Thursday night 25th October. The Down lads defeated Garron Tower in Quarter Final and Ballycastle in the Semi Final to reach their first Final!
125 CELEBRATIONS - THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
125 CELEBRATORY MASS
There will be a practice for all those participating in the 125 Mass on Tue 30th October @ 8pm in Ballymaghery Church
Get The Yellow Flags Out For 125 Celebrations!
Over the next two weeks bring out the flags and put them up around the parish to show your pride in the first Down Club to celebrate this momentous anniversary!
'Planting for the Future'
As part of our 125 Celebrations, Clonduff GAA in association with the children and teachers from St Patrick's P.S. Hilltown and St Paul's P.S. Cabra will be carrying out a major Tree Planting scheme at
Clonduff Park on
Saturday 10th November 2012
Starting at 10am
This exciting venture will involve planting around 400 new trees which will last for over a hundred years.
So come along, bring your parents to help and bring a spade!
Banquet Tickets
Lorraine will be in Clubrooms from 7.30-9.00 pm on Tuesday night for anyone wishing to pick up their tickets. All tickets must be paid in full on or before Sunday 28th October
Clonduff Club Ties
All men / boys attending the banquet are encouraged to wear the Clonduff tie! Have you got yours yet? Contact Brendan, Lorraine, Sheenagh, Tommy, Marie Milligan or any Committee member asap! They are also available in local shops and Cabra Post Office! Time's getting short!
EGM to ratify proposed new Executive Structure
The new five-year plan was adopted at the Extraordinary General Meeting held in June. The streamlining of the Executive Committee was part of this and these plans are now being finalised and will be put to members at another EGM on Wednesday 24th October at 8 pm. This must take place prior to sending out material for Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28th November
Inter County Blitz in Clonduff Park
Clonduff Park played host to the inter county U14 football blitz on Saturday 20th October organised by South and East Down Youth Boards. Five regional development squads with A and B teams from South Down, East Down, South Armagh, East Tyrone and Louth participated in the glorious sunshine - such a rare commodity!
It was a great festival of juvenile football with each team playing the other in their section. In the A Final East Tyrone defeated East Down; in the B Final Louth defeated South Armagh Down.
A big thank you to the legions of Clonduff members who turned up to help out on the day - stewarding, tuck shop, endless supplies of tea/coffee, Sandwiches, Burgers, serving and clearing up after the lunch. It was certainly appreciated by South and East Down Boards and the many visitors! Well done everybody!
Congratulations to St Patrick's Primary School on winning their first ever Canon Esler Shield in St Patrick's Park Newcastle on Friday night.
Congratulations also to our Senior Handball team of Paul Shields, Sean McNally, Colin Shields, Conor Brown and Eddie Clancy who retained the County Team title.
Best wishes also to Clonduff III who play Drumgath II in the Final of the Fr Davies Shield on Sunday 28th October in An Riocht at 2 pm.
Best wishes to Ryan McShane and Mark Copeland who have joined the Down Ladies managerial set-up as team trainers. Ryan and Mark (along with Ciarán McGreevy) managed the Clonduff Senior Ladies for the last three seasons.
Hard luck to Sean McNally who was defeated 2-0 by Padraig Maguire in World Silver Masters B Final in the City West Arena, Dublin on Wednesday 17th October.
Match for Michaela
Donegal (All Ireland Champions) v Ulster (Interprovincial Champions)
Saturday 3rd November 2012 in Casement Park - Throw-in 7pm
Tickets: £10 for Adults £5 for U16s
Irish Cultural Activities in Clonduff Parish
Monday 6.30pm - Irish Dancing (Nolan School) - Parochial Hall
Wednesday 7-8pm - Juvenile Set Dancing (Joe Farrell) Clonduff Clubrooms on Wednesday evenings from 7-8 pm. All boys and girls from P2 up
Thursday 8pm - Adult Set Dancing (Joe Farrell) - Parochial Hall
Friday 6 30pm -Traditional Music - Carcullion House
Scor Na nOg
Well done to the Handball quiz team of Charlie Carr, Peter McAleavey and Niall, O'Hagan who won the quiz in Annaclone on Friday night last, the football quiz team will be in action in Glassdrumman on Friday next at 7-30pm. All other competitors, Camogie Quiz, Ceili and Set dancing, Recitation , solo Singing, Instrumental Music and Ballad group, will be in St Patricks School Hilltown on Sunday 28th at 5-00pm.
- 26th October - In Glassdrumman at 7-30
Quiz - Mark Devlin, Shane Milligan, Aoife Murray ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
- 28th October - Hilltown PS 5-00pm
Instrumental Music - Anne Kelly, Thomas Kelly, Mary Catherine Murray, Bernice McAleenan, Kevin McElroy
Ballad Group - Anne Kelly, Mary Catherine Murray, Bernice McAleenan, Ciara Tumilty, Ellen Kelly
Solo Singing - Ellen McConville
Ceili Dancing - Jenna Boden, Laura Mackin, Clare McGilligan, Nicola Ward, Emma Gallagher, Noeleen McAlinden, Clare McAlinden, Katie McGilligan,
Recitation - Meghan Kelly
Set Dancing - Jenna Boden, Laura Mackin, Clare McGilligan, Nicola Ward, Noeleen McAlinden, Clare McAlinden, Emma McAlinden, Meghan Kelly
Quiz - Clare McGilligan, Meghan Kelly, Cassie Fitzpatrick - Conor Milligan (Sub)
Clonduff Clubrooms Activity
Monday Evenings - Yoga for All @ 7 pm
Tuesday Mornings - Yoga for All @ 10 am
Wednesday Evenings - Juvenile Set Dancing @ 7 pm
Thursday Evenings - Yoga for All @ 7 pm
Friday Nights - Pool and Darts
If you wish to book clubrooms for any function, ie Birthday Party, Christening, etc please contact Social Club Officer Lorraine on 07803961049
Camogie The Camogie Club are holding their annual Coffee morning in Aid of Breast Cancer Awareness in the Downshire Arms Hotel on Saturday 27th October 11-00am to 1-00pm.
Wanted - Hardfill for new entrance behind goalposts in new field - contact P J McGreevy 07736769325, contact P J before tipping.
Tree Planting
As part of the club 125 Celebrations, Clonduff GAA in association with the children and teachers from St Patricks P.S, Hilltown and St Pauls P.S. Cabra will be carrying out a major Tree Planting scheme at Clonduff Park on Saturday 10th November 2012 Starting at 10am
This exciting venture will involve planting around 400 new trees which will last for over a hundred years. All children from the schools are welcome, so come along, bring your parents to help and bring a spade.
Development Draw Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by sending name and address and cost of ticket to Friends of Clonduff, 18 Castlewellan Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5UY. Enquiries to, Roisin 00447974081011, Sheenagh 00447746136585, Marie at 00353 876097784 or Brian 00447739540602 Tweet
