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Many congratulations to Aaron Devlin (wearing No 5) who helped University Ulster Jordanstown lift the Freshers University League 2018. Aaron is pictured with the Down contingent on the UUJ squad.

CLONDUFF U21s WIN DALSEY MOONEY CUP

Pictured below is the Clonduff U21 team that won the Dalsey Mooney Hospice Blitz on Sunday afternoon. The team was: Conor Keenan, Sean McComiskey, Michael Mulholland, Jamie O'Hagan, Ryan Matthews, Charlie Carr, Lyndon Brown, Ross Carr, Tom Close, Tiernan McAvoy, John Boden, Noel Grant, Conor Murray, Padraig Wilson, Eamon Brown; Subs used: Aaron O'Hagan, James Carvill, Pierce Murnin, Dean McCabe, Rory McKernan, Brendan O'Hagan; Other subs on injured list: Aaron Devlin, Lorcan Branagan. Well done team and mentors - Jamie Fegan, Mark McNulty, Gerard McNeill

2017 MINOR FOOTBALLERS DEBUT AS SENIOR FOOTBALLERS

The four lads above - Ben McConville, Lyndon Brown, John Boden and Ross Carr - made their Senior debuts on Saturday 28th October v Cumann Pheadar Naofa Warrenpoint. They acquitted themselves with honour and contributed to the 3 point win. The lads are part of the U21 panel who play their first game of the year on Sunday 5th November.

Many congratulations to Down Captain and Clonduff mainstay defender who voted (by the readers) as Irish News GAA All Star left corner back 2017 following Down's exploits in the Ulster Championship, reaching the final. Darren was presented with his award at a Gala Dinner in Armagh City Hotel on Thursday 7th September. He was joined by fellow Down players Kilcoo's Darragh O'Hanlon (LHB) and Glasdrumman's Connaire Harrison (full forward).
Darren is only the second Clonduff man to win an Irish News All Star Award - Ross Carr, who was in the audience for Darren's award, received the RHF spot in 1998

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Dalsey Mooney Tournament 2017 a Great Festival of Gaelic Football

The sun shone down on Clonduff Park most of the time on Saturday 20th May for the second Dalsey Mooney Sevens Tournament - well the rain stayed away until all the onfield activities were over! Many thanks to Drumgath, Kilcoo, Bryansford, Castlewellan, Burren and of course 'The Yellas' for the main competition and the Mini Yellas who put on a wonderful exhibition before the final!
The six teams competed in two groups with the winners going directly into the semi -finals and the 2nd and 3rd placed teams playing a quarter final. Clonduff and Castlewellan took the direct route winning their groups - Clonduff had beaten Drumgath and Burren whilst Castlewellan beat Kilcoo and Bryansford. Bryansford were drawn against Burren with the former taking the spoils. Unfortunately the young Drumgath side suffered a couple of injuries and withdrew after the group stage to leave Kilcoo a bye to the semi- final against the home side. The Yellas prevailed and were the first side into the final beating the holders on a score of 2-7 to 1-5. Then it was the turn of Bryansford to see if they could overturn the result from the group game v Castlewellan. Although it was a tightly contested game 'The Town' emerged one point victors. 
Upwards on 60 U8 children took the field in four teams to showcase their skills and talents - Many thanks to referees Eugene O'Hare and Brendan Rice who not only gave the youngsters the opportunity to play under an official referee but also tied boot laces that had become undone, and helped with coaching! Dalsey's grand-daughter Aimee Kenny presented every child including her brother Thomas, with a special commemorative medal.
Just before the Final, Christina McConville sang Amhrán na bhFiann and Peter Brannigan called the teams to take the field. Castlewellan got the first two points in a very tightly contested game but a couple of 'Yella' goals before the break left them five points up but early in the second half Castlewellan got back a goal and had closed the gap to a single point but again The Yellas held firm and won on a score of 2-8 to 1-9 to collect the Dalsey Mooney Cup at the second time of asking.
All the teams, officials and the children were treated to a hot meal before the presentations - the beaten semi- finalists (Kilcoo and Bryansford) received O'Neills Vouchers to the value of £350 and the runners-up, Castlewellan, received an O'Neills Voucher for £700. Then the champions Clonduff were presented with O'Neills Voucher for £1,500 by Club Chairman Jimmie Cousins; the Dalsey Mooney Memorial Cup was presented by Mrs Eileen Mooney and the players were presented with their medals by Dalsey's grandchildren Aimee and Thomas Kenny.
A 'Player of the Tournament' award was introduced in 2017 and the three referees and an impartial adjudicator were charged with selecting the most impressive player throughout the tournament - the inaugural recipient was adjudged to be our own Conor Óg O'Hagan!
A special presentation was made to the three official referees for the day - Peter Brannigan, Eugene O'Hare and Brendan Rice.
Many thanks to all who helped make this a special day in the life of our club and in memory of a very special former player, gael and gentleman - Dalsey Mooney. Thanks to the Mooney Family, the participants, the organisers, sponsors, officials, supporters and Congress Print Newry for printing the programme free of charge. A special word of gratitude to Dermot and his willing band of voluntary helpers in the social club and kitchen for their second very busy day in a row.
Clonduff team: Ruairi Lively (Capt), Paul Lively, Charlie Carr, Arthur McConville, Stephen McConville, Patrick O'Hagan, Shane McGreevy, Conor Óg O'Hagan, Liam McGreevy and Niall Tumilty.

Many congratulations to our Senior Referee Ciarán Branagan (pictured with South Down Board member Sean Broderick) who, in recognition of his refereeing of the All Ireland Minor Football Final in September 2016 in Croke Park has been the recipient of four awards within eight days - on Friday 18th November he was honoured by East Down Board; on Thursday 24th November Club Down honoured him at their Annual Awards in Canal Court; the next night Friday 25th November the South Down Board honoured him at their Annual Awards in Atticall GAA Club; then on Saturday night he was the recipient of the Ulster GAA President's Referee's Award. Well done Cíarán! Maybe the really big one in 2017!

Many congratulations to Barry O'Hagan (centre) who was selected by the South Down Clubs as the 'Player of the Year' at the Annual Dinner in Atticall Club on Friday 25th November. His brother Darren (to his right) was Runner Up and Packie Downey (on Barry's left) was placed 3rd. Also in photo are Clonduff's Tommy Kelly, Vice Chair of South Down Board (extreme left) and Donal McNally South Down Board Chairman. Clonduff Referee Ciarán Branagan was also honoured at the event marking his refereeing the All Ireland Minor Football Final in 2016.

NEW STRIP FOR SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM

Clonduff main sponsors McGreevy Construction presented a new strip to the senior footballers prior to County Final. Pictured: Darren O'Hagan (vice captain), Conor Brown (captain), PJ McGreevy (representing McGreevy Construction) and team manager Ross Carr

New Change of Strip for Clonduff Senior Footballers

Clonduff Senior Footballers in took on Ballyholland in the first round of the 2016 Championship at the end of July in Pairc Esler - Both teams were required to wear their alternative strip due to similarities in their regular jerseys - they were obviously lucky as this marked the first step on the run to the County final. Back row: (l to r) Arthur McConville, Kieran Trainor, Rory Grant, Niall Tumilty, Stephen McConville, Lorcan Branagan, Paul Gribben, Jayme Gribben, Paul Lively, Shane O'Hagan, Finbarr McConville, Shane McGreevy, Patrick O'Hagan: Front row (l to r) Ruairi Lively, Aidan Carr, Brendan Britton, Shane Ward, Conor Murray, Conor Brown, Darren O'Hagan, Conor Óg O'Hagan, Shaun Murnin, Barry O'Hagan, Charlie Carr, John McPolin

KILCOO ARE WINNERS OF INAUGURAL DALSEY MOONEY MEMORIAL SEVENS!

Eileen Mooney with son Sean (left) presents the Cup for the first time to Ryan Greenan Captain of Kilcoo on the day

Despite the weather and the late withdrawal of some teams the inaugural Dalsey Mooney Memorial Tournament was an outstanding success. Many thanks to the six teams that participated and the general opinion of those taking part was that those that weren't there missed out on a great sporting and social occasion. The six teams played in two groups - Group 1: Mayobridge, Ballymartin and Clonduff Gaels with Mayobridge and Clonduff progressing to the semi finals; Group 2: Kilcoo, Castlewellan and Clonduff Ógs with Kilcoo and Castlewellan progressing to the semi finals. Kilcoo beat Mayobridge in the first semi with Castlewellan defeating Clonduff Gaels (but only just - Clonduff led by 9 pts at the turnaround but with the experienced 'Town side playing into the bigger goals and with wind advantage they won by two points).
The final was an intense affairs between the neighbouring teams but their was no quarter asked or given by either side and in the end it was The Magpies that triumphed. 
The presentations took place in the Clonduff Clubrooms following the players' meal. Chairman Jimmie Cousins thanked the teams that had braved the elements and provided a great spectacle of Sevens Football. He thanked the group that had organised the tournament, The Diamonds for the excellent foot, Eugene and Imelda Rooney for the buns and traybakes; the ladies who served the food and the kitchen and bar staff. 
First presentations were made by Tommy Kelly to the three referees on the day - Eugene O'Hare, Ronan Barry and Declan Ryan. The Chairman then presented the O'Neills Vouchers to the captains of Clonduff, Castlewellan and Kilcoo - Mayobridge's will be delivered to them. Before the presentation of the Cup and medals, Mrs Eileen Mooney made a stirring an emotional address on behalf of The Mooney Family. She said it was wonderful to be among Dalsey's friends and sincerely thank Clonduff Club for organising such a wonderful tribute to him. She thanked the clubs who participated, the people who organised the tournament or helped in any way. She paid tribute to those who contributed to the excellent programme and then presented the Cup to Ryan Greenan the Kilcoo captain. Then Sean Mooney, who had travelled home from Chicago especially for the tournament, presented the medals to the winning Kilcoo team. Terry O'Hanlon, Chairman Kilcoo thanked Clonduff for the great day and the hospitality. He said that Dalsey didn't just attend Clonduff and Down games but attended other clubs' games throughout the county. He said the tournament was a very fitting tribute to a great Gael. Everybody was in agreement and the social side of the day continued with many of the players and spectators staying on to watch the Mayo v Fermanagh qualifier on the big screen.

Back row (l-r) Kevin McShane, Liam McAleavey, Paul O'Hanlon, Patrick Matthews, Pierce Murnin, Shaunie Murnin, Thomas Murnin, Rory McGreevy, Aaron Sherry, mark Bradley, James Killen, Mark Devlin, Peter Farnon, Niall Brown, Ciarán McGreevy, Conor Maginn; Front row (l-r) Cathal Trainor, Conor Murray, Patrick Gribben, Eamon Grant, Niall O'Hagan, Darragh Sherry, Lorcan Branagan, Noel Grant, Niall O'Hare Aidan Maginn (mascot)

CLONDUFF ARE U21 COUNTY CHAMPIONS 2015!

U21 Football Championship Panel and Managers 2015 - Back row: Noel Grant, Patrick Gribben, Niall O'Hare, Shaun Murnin, Thomas Murnin, Niall O'Hagan, Rían Branagan, John Brown, Conal Brown, Patrick O'Hagan, Conor Lowry, David Quinn, Stephen McConville, Liam McGreevy, Rory McQuaid, Mark Bradley, Mark Devlin, Ross Carr, Shane Ward; Front row: Charlie Carr, Danny Burns, Conor Murray, Darren Harper, Lorcan Branagan, Conor Brown (Capt),
Brendan Britton, Declan Gribben, Eamon Grant, Kevin Smith, Pearse Murnin, Jayme Curran, Alistair McGilligan

Clonduff won their first U21 Championship in ten years in a pulsating game in Burren on Sunday morning. Clonduff found it difficult early on to come to terms with the swirling wind and after 15 min were down 0-6 to 0-1. However, they stuck to their plan and had pulled back to 0-6 to 0-4 when a ‘Bridge player was red-carded. When sub Conor Murray was put through he had no hesitation in burying the ball in the back of the net to take the lead for the first time and then Liam McGreevy slotted over another free to leave the half- time score 1-5 to 0-6.

Mayobridge came out all guns blazing in the second half and quickly levelled up and but for a magnificent save from Mark Bradley would have taken the lead. From the levelling kick-out Clonduff moved upfield and again Conor Murray was in the right place at the right time to slot home his second goal.  Mayobridge came back again and again and it was only in the closing stage, after Shaun Murnin slotted home Clonduff’s third goal that the big crowd of Clonduff supporter could breathe easy! Final score Clonduff 3-10 Mayobridge 0-11.

Team and scorers: Mark Bradley, Declan Gribben, Eamon Grant, Lorcan Branagan, Brendan Britton, Conal Brown, Rory McQuaid, Jayme Curran, John Brown, Conor Lowry (0-1), David Quinn, Patrick O’Hagan (0-2), Rían Branagan, Danny Burns, Liam McGreevy (0-7,6f); subs used: Conor Murray (2-0),  Conor Brown (capt), Stephen McConville, Thomas Murnin, Shaun Murnin (1-0); Other Panellists: Niall O’Hare, Niall O’Hagan, Noel Grant, Mark Devlin, Pearse Murnin, Darren Harper, Charlie Carr, Patrick Gribben, Kevin Smith.

Management: Ross Carr, Alistair McGilligan, Shane Ward

Many thanks to the players and management for an early Christmas Present – was great to be there!

In the Ulster Campaign organised by Creggan Kickham's (Randalstown) Clonduff got off to a great start against reigning champions Watty Graham's (Glenn, Maghera) who had flown their star player home from Australia where he is on an AFL Rookie contract.  Clonduff had the ball in the net in the first 20 seconds! It was level at 1-4 apiece at half time and with 10 minutes to go Clonduff were a point ahead but one the champions equalised they went on to score a further 1-2 demonstrating exactly why they are champions! Final Score Watty's 2-11 Clonduff 2-6.

Thanks to players, management and supporters for creating a great buzz around Clonduff again!

TWO COUNTY 'PLAYER OF THE YEAR' AWARDS FOR DARREN O'HAGAN

Darren O'Hagan was the recipient of two awards, towards the end of 2015, as the County 'Player of the Year'. On Thursday 26th November he was selected as Down Supporters Club 'Player of the Year'. Just over a week later (Friday 4th December) he was awarded the 'Spirit of Breen Morgan' during the Down All Stars Awards.

Eamon Rooney Coaches Reserve Football Championship Final Clonduff III 2-8 v Ballyholland II 1-9

Ballyholland started the stronger and were three points up before Clonduff got to grips with their style of play. Clonduff rattled home a goal but coming up to half time The Harps had moved four clear and then Clonduff got their second goal! The half time score was Clonduff 2-2 Ballyholland 1-6. The Yellas quickly levelled at the start of the second half and then moved ahead. The Harps, however kept it close right to the end and Clonduff were defending like Trojans to keep them at bay. The Cup was presented to Marty Farnon (vice captain) by Fionnuala Rooney:

Clonduff Team: Paul Gribben, Ciarán McGreevy, Conor Magennis, Mark McNulty, Brendan Britton, Shane McGreevy, Peter Farnon, Liam McAleavey, Aaron Sherry, Jayme Gribben, Ryan McGreevy, Patrick Matthews, Marty Farnon, Darragh Sherry, Eugene Branagan; Subs used: Rory McGreevy, Darragh O’Hanlon, Ruairi Lively, Paul McPolin; Other panellists: John Fegan, Conor Keenan, Cathal Trainor, Paul O’Hanlon, Paddy Gribben, Patrick Gribben, Danny Burns, David Quinn, Ryan McShane

FORMER CLONDUFF PLAYER INTO ALL IRELAND FINAL WITH HIS ADOPTED LIVERPOOL CLUB

Congratulations to Niall McShane who played for John Mitchell's Liverpool ON Sunday 25th March in the All Ireland Junior Club semi final in Navan; Liverpool won 1-9 to 1-6 over Westmeath opponents and now play in the All Ireland Final in Croke Park on 14th February. Well done Niall, pictured above with his niece Emma.

The Clonduff U21 team above includes: Darragh Sherry, Declan Gribben, Shay Murnin, Caolan McAvoy, Eamon Grant, Conal Brown, Kevin Smith, Liam McAleavey, Patrick O'Hagan, Rory McQuaid, Liam McGreevy, Sean Downey, Jayme Gribben, Rían Branagan, Barry O'Hagan, Darren Harper, Jamie Curran, Danny Burns, Mark Bradley, Mark Devlin, Patrick Gribben, Shane Milligan, Charlie Carr, Brendan Britton, Lorcan Branagan, Thomas Murnin, Noel Grant, Darragh O'Hanlon, Conor Lowry, Darragh Downey, David Quinn, Conor Murray, Stephen McConville, Niall O'Hare

Clonduff III are South Down Reserve Football League Champions!

Clonduff III 0-14 Mayobridge III 1-9
Clonduff Thirds reached their third final of the season and having lost the Championship recently were determined that they wouldn't lose two in a row. But they didn't make things easy for themselves in this rough, tough encounter in Rostrevor on Sunday (noon). They were undoubtedly the better team but when they were reduced to 14 just before the interval it didn't look good. The half time score was 0-6 each. However, the Yellas dug deep and played some great football - late into the game they led by three points, a dangerous lead and so it proved - Mayobridge scored a goal to level. Then Francis Quinn, playing at full back, brought off a great clearance at great personal cost - he sustained a broken collar bone. and then the side was further reduced with another man receiving a second yellow card. However, the Yellas had the final say and scored the last two points of the game. Team: Seamus Parr, Declan Gribben, Francis Frank Quinn, John McPolin, Paul McConville, Padraig Matthews, Niall O'Hare, Stephen Branagan, Oliver Branagan, Charlie Carr, John Fegan, Shane Murray, Marty Farnon, Darragh Sherry, Conor Murray; Subs used: Bernard Branagan, Cathal Trainor, Neil Trainor 
We wish Francis a very speedy recovery and also Eugene Branagan who was injured in the Championship Final replay the previous week and to mark Fegan injured who sustained a bad leg break in the first round of the Championship in May.

Above: Team Captain Marty Farnon receives the trophy from South Down Board member Gerard McVeigh and below Clonduff RFL (Thirds) panel with mentors Eamon Crothers and Conor Maginn (extreme right)

Clonduff emerged winners with just one kick of the ball between the teams in wind and rain-swept Drumgath. The Banbridge side coped better with the elements early on and raced into a 0-4 to 0-1 lead. However the Yellas eventually settled and went in at the break level on 0-5 each.

The rain pelted down in the second half but both teams served up a very exciting half hour’s football. Clann na Banna got the first two points of the second half before Paddy Matthews got on the end of a great move to fire to the back of the net and this was quickly followed by his second goal for Clonduff to move into a 5-point lead. However, right from the kick-out Clann na Banna moved the ball quickly upfield and fired to the back of the net to leave just two points in it. Clonduff ‘camped’ in the Banbridge half but couldn’t draw away from their opponents. They traded points with Clonduff getting the final score of the game.

The cup was presented to Jamie Fegan, the Clonduff Captain by young Callum Donnan, a great-grandson of Felix Darby and a Clonduff U10 player.

The team now has the Reserve Football Championship Final to look forward to v Bryansford III.

Team and scorers: Paul Gribben, Declan Gribben, Jamie Fegan, Francis Quinn, Paul McConville, Paudie Matthews, Cathal Trainor, Rían Branagan (0-1), Oliver Branagan, Marty Farnon, John Fegan (0-3), Rory Matthews (0-1), Darragh Sherry (0-1), Paddy Matthews (2-0), Eugene Branagan (0-3). Subs used: John McPolin, Bernard Branagan, Kieran Trainor

Our 2014 Club Captain, Jason Brown beat the best of the best in Ireland from Gaelic Football, Rugby, Soccer, including a number of inter-county players to claim the Paddy Power/Corona All Ireland Title in Oriel Park, Dundalk on Saturday 3rd April 2014. Jason, who took all his free kicks from the ground throughout the competition 'lost no lives' in the group stages and won his group. He was joined in the final by the other three group winners - Stephen Connolly (Ballyteague, Kildare), Packie McMullan (Kileeshil, Tyrone) and Barry O'Hare (Roche Emmets, Louth). Jason kicked brilliantly all day to claim the handsome trophy and the magnificent pay-day cheque for €5,000!

Jason is pictured above with hosts Oisin McConville (left) and Jack O'Shea (Kerry). The competition, now in its third year is organised by Dundalk Young Irelands GAA Club.

Back row (l to r): Ciarán McGreevy, Conal Brown, Eamon Grant, Barry O'Hagan, Noel McPolin, Kieran Trainor, Bernard Branagan, Paudraig Brown, Shaun Murnin, Damien Canning, Gary Haughian, Neil Trainor, Mark McPolin, Arthur McConville, Conor Brown, Niall Tumilty, Shane O'Hagan, Patrick O'Hagan, Eamon O'Reilly, Rory Grant; Front row (l to r): Jason Brown, Rory McGreevy, Conor Óg O'Hagan, Niall Brown, Paul Lively, Aidan Carr, Shane Ward, Gavin McGreevy, Rory McQuaid, Kevin Smith, James Killen, Liam McGreevy, John McPolin, Jamie Curran, Declan Gribben, Karl O'Hagan, John Brown - Darren O'Hagan missing from photo

The Clonduff IIs team is pictured above with joint managers Hugh Grant and Louis Brown (left back row) Rory grant, conal brown, conor brown, gavin McGreevy, Bernard branagan, damien canning, karl o'Hagan neil trainor, conor maginnis, Ciarán McGreevy, noel McPolin, niall brown; Front row (l to r) declan gribben, eamonn grant, john McPolin, connor grant, rory McQuaid, liam McGreevy, rory McGreevy, finbarr McConville, marty farnon, gary haughian

Following the game, both sets of players and supporters were treated to a hearty meal, gifts were exchanged and the Cup was presented by Brendan O'Hagan (Patsy's son) to Clonduff team captain Gary Haughian. Both teams then settled down to watch the nail-biting France v Ireland Six-Nations Rugby decider. The visitors are pictured above and the home side below.

Paul McPolin (centre) played at wing back on the Jordanstown team that won the Ryan Cup on Thursday 5th December 2013

Clonduff U20 team and their mentors: Back row (l to r): Ross Carr, Shane Milligan, Aaron Sherry, Ryan McPolin, Conall Brown, Rían Branagan, John Brown, Shaun Murnin, Niall Crowley, Niall McPolin, Jamie Curran, Eamon Grant, Connor Brown, Liam McGreevy, Keith Farrell; Front row (l to r) Robert Wilson, Declan Gribben, Niall O'Hare, Eugene Lively, Stephen McConville, Danny Burns, Sean Downey, Connor Grant (Capt) Barry O'Hagan, Mark Bradley, Kevin Smith, Thomas Murnin, Patrick Gribben, Francis Quinn

Many congratulations to Clonduff U20 Footballers who put on a scintillating performance in the final 20 mins to secure a 5-12 to 0 0-5 Championship win in Owen Roe Park, Kilcoo on Sunday (24th November 2013). Clonduff were always the better team and perhaps should have had the game put to bed at half time but they shot numerous wides. They led 1-4 to 0-2 at the break but Bryansford started brighter in the second half and when awarded a penalty they were four points adrift. Young Mark Bradley, however, had other ideas and brought off a magnificent save - one of several during that second half but this effectively was the turning point. The introduction of Niall McPolin and Liam McGreevy added impetus to the game and The Yellas ran out easy winners.

Team and scorers: Mark Bradley, Declan Gribben, John Brown, Niall Crowley, Connor Brown, Conal Brown, Barry O'Hagan, Jamie Curran, Ryan McPolin, Shaun Murnin, Connor Grant (0-3), Stephen McConville (1-2), Sean Downey (0-1), Eamon Grant (0-1), Ráan Branagan (3-3); sub used: Niall McPolin (0-2), Liam McGreevy (1-0)

Panel: Back row (l to r) Shaun Murnin, Jamie Curran, Eamonn Grant, Mark Bradley, Aaron Sherry, Niall McPolin, Rían Branagan, Conall Brown, Liam McGreevy, Conor Brown, John Brown, Ryan McPolin, Shane Milligan, Patrick Gribben; Front row (l to r) Kevin Smith, David Quinn, Sean Downey, Connor Grant, Danny Burns, Niall Crowley, Darren Harper, Stephen McConville, Niall O'Hare, Packie O'Hagan, Declan Gribben, Thomas Murnin. Missing from photo Barry O'Hagan

Felix Darby Cup Winners 2013

Back row (l to r) Eamon Crothers, Connor Grant, Ryan McShane, Niall O'Hare, Ciarán McGreevy, Shane Milligan, Mark Bradley, Bernard Branagan, Gary Haughian, Francis Quinn, Noel McPolin, Mark Devlin, Declan Gribben, Patrick Gribben, Connor Maginn; Front row (l to r) Kevin Smith, Rory McGreevy,

Kevin McShane, Stephen McConville, Liam McGreevy, Marty Farnon (Capt), Jamie Fegan, Kevin Parr, Niall Crowley, Paul Gribben, Paddy Matthews

Clonduff Thirds brought off an amazing comeback on Sunday afternoon (6th October 2013) to clinch the Felix Darby Cup in Drumgath. Burren opened the scoring with a goal and Clonduff replied with a like score almost immediately. Then Burren took control and moved into a 2-6 to 1-0 lead. It looked bleak for the Yellas at this stage but then they started their amazing comeback and scored 1-2 to leave the half time score Burren 2-6 Clonduff 2-2. The second half, whilst not totally belonging to Clonduff, saw some great football and wonderful defending to keep the Burren goals out. Clonduff scored 3-6 to Burren's 0-5 in the second half to leave the final score Clonduff III 5-8 Burren III 2-11. Marty Farnon proudly accepted the Felix Darby Cup from Felix's great-grandchildren, Clonduff lads Callum Donnan and Leo Sweeney.  

Team and scorers: Paul Gribben, Ciarán McGreevy, Jamie Fegan, Declan Gribben, Kevin Smith, Francis Quinn ,Niall Crowley, Bernard Branagan (0-2),Stephen McConville (1-2), Marty Farnon, Paddy Matthews, Ryan McShane, Rory McGreevy (3-3),Noel McPolin (0-1),Liam McGreevy (1-1); subs used: Kevin Parr ,Gary Haughian

We send our heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Mrs May Darby who celebrated her 97th birthday on Friday 4th October and attended the game with some of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! Well done May!

Shane O'Hagan in action v Mayobridge 12th May 2013

Clonduff Seniors into Feis Sevens Final!

Clonduff won their three group games on Sunday 5th May in Clonduff Park (who were hosts for the day's games). They defeated Annaclone 2-4 to 1-5; Dundrum 3-8 to 2-6 and An Riocht 2-8 to 1-5. They will meet winners of the other group Castlewellan in early June in Newcastle. Clonduff panel above: Back row (l to r) Martin Farnon (Selector) John Fegan, Arthur McConville, Niall McPolin, Kieran Trainor, Tony Wilson (Joint Manager); Front row (l to r) Finbarr McConville, Darren O'Hagan, John McPolin, Shane McGreevy, Ruairi Lively, Jason Brown. (Mascots Eugene Lively and Oran Wilson)

SD RFL - Clonduff III 2013

Back row (l to r): Eamon Crothers (Player.Manager), Patrick Grant, Ciarán McGreevy, Francis Quinn, Kevin Parr, Paddy Matthews, Paul Gribben, Jamie Fegan, Bernard Branagan, Paddy Woods, Connor Maginn (joint manager); Front row (l to r) Rory McGreevy, Shane Milligan, Ryan McShane, Kevin McShane, Paul McConville, Michael McGarry, Niall O'Hare, Declan Rooney, Marty Farnon.

Senior Football League 2013 Kicks Off

The revamped 2013 Senior Football League kicked off on Friday 12th April - It is now a 16-team one-round league. Clonduff were away to newly promoted Warrenpoint in the first game - and the home side showed exactly why they reached the Ulster Intermediate Final last season. They were lively and rampant and led the Yellas 1-10 to 0-3 at half time. Clonduff improved somewhat in the second half but in truth the last minute penalty converted by Arthur McConville put a gloss on the scoreline for The Yellas. Final score Warrenpoint 1-16 Clonduff 1-9 - Things can only get better! The senior panel pictured above: Back row (l to r) Henry Brown, Arthur McConville, Karl O'Hagan, Shane O'Hagan, Barry O'Hagan, Finbarr McConville, Neil Trainor, Gary Haughian, Niall McPolin, John Fegan, Rory Grant, Kieran Trainor; Front row (l to r) Conor Óg O'Hagan, Niall Tumilty, Gary McDonald, Eamon O'Reilly, Tony McGreevy, Mark McPolin (Capt), Darren O'Hagan, John McPolin, Shane McGreevy, Paul Lively, Ruairi Lively.

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Clonduff Park was the venue on Monday night (19th November 2012) for the Third Level Education All Ireland Div 3 League Quarter Final between Southern Regional College (Newry, Armagh) v Froebel College of Education Dublin - There are three Clonduff lads on the panel - Niall Tumilty (2nd left front row), Aaron Sherry (3rd right front row) and Rory McGreevy (extreme right back row). The team is jointly managed by Clonduff's Mark Copeland (with John Boyle Warrenpoint). SRC had a pretty comprehensive win and we wish them well in the Semi Final!

This is the first ever inter-varsity game hosted in Clonduff Park.

The Clonduff U21 squad before their first home game of the season on Sunday 11th November 2012. Back row (l to r) Martin Farnon (Manager), Peter Farnon, Patrick Matthews, Conall Brown, Niall Tumilty, Ruairi Lively, Gary Maginn, Aaron Sherry, Niall McPolin, Conor Brown, Shay Murnin, Ryan McPolin, Connor Grant, Conor Óg O'Hagan (Trainer); Front row (l to r) Jason Brown (Trainer), Niall Brown (Kit Man), Kevin Smith, Paul Lively, Tony McGreevy, Eugene Lively (Mascot), Danny Burns, Niall Crowley, Shane McGreevy, Tommy Kelly (Administrator)

On Sunday 28th October Clonduff Thirds competed in and won the Fr Davis Shield Final against Drumgath II. It was played as a 13-a-side game as requested by Drumgath. From the throw-in the 'Yellas' took control and held the opposition scoreless to half time. Following the break Clonduff showed great strength and displayed some fantastic play throughout the field to comprehensively take the honours. Final score Clonduff 3-14 Drumgath 0-3. Well done lad! The panel is pictured above in An Riocht with mentors Managers Eamonn Crothers (left) and Connor Maginn (left) flank their team. Below South Down Assistant Secretary Michael O'Rourke presents the Fr Davies Shield to Clonduff Captain Rory Matthews.

Team and scorers:  Paul Gribben, Ciarán McGreevy, Jamie Fegan , Declan Gribben, Rory Mathews, Liam McGreevy, Conall Brown, Jamie Curran, Ryan McShane (1-0), Noel McPolin (2-3), Liam McGreevy, Nail Crowley (0-1), Conor Grant (0-7); Subs Patrick Mathews (0-1), Rory McGreevy (0-1), Kevin Parr (0-1), Mark Copeland, Gary McGinn.

The referee in County Football Final Sunday 21st October 2012 County between Kilcoo and Mayobridge was Clonduff's Ciarán Branagan

Clonduff Park played host to two schools games in the past week - on Wednesday they hosted the Hurling Casement Cup Semi Final between St Patrick's Downpatrick v St Patrick's Armagh.

On Friday they played host to Southern Regional College (Newry) v SERC (Downpatrick). The Newry team is pictured above with Clonduff's Mark Copeland who is joint manager of the team;  Below left joint managers John Boyle and Mark Copeland; Below right action from the game (photos by Noleen Cairns)

San Francisco Junior B Champions 2012 - Young Irelanders backboned by former Clonduff men (all front row): Gavin Mackin (extrteme left), Kevin Mooney (left of captain) Mark Dickson (right of Captain). Well done boys - great to know you still keeping the Clonduff flame alight in San Fran (Photo sent by Kevin Mooney - Dalsey and Eileen's Son)

Pictured above is young Jamie Curran son of the late Collie Curran presenting the Collie Curran Memorial Cup to Michael O'Hare Captain of Warrenpoint Minor Football Championship winning team. On Jamie's right is John Curran, his grandfather and Collie's father. On the extreme left of the picture is Down County Chairperson Seamus Walsh. Earlier in the day Jamie had helped the Clonduff team secure the All County League

Congratulations to Clonduff Minor Footballers who secured the All County League in top-of-the-table clash with Saval in Clonduff Park on Sunday afternoon (14th October). Throughout the season they just lost one and drew one of their 13 league games. The final score was Clonduff 2-13 Saval 0-7 - the team that had knocked Clonduff out of Championship by 2 points at Quarter Final. Well done to the team and the management.

The boys are pictured above with mentors Artie Noel McConville (l) and P J McGreevy (r). Well done everybody!

The highlights in a low scoring first half were a well taken goal by Liam McGreevy and a fantastic save just before halftime by Liam McAleavey. This left Clonduff four points up at half time. In the second half, the team showed their true quality with a great all round team display, out-scoring Saval

1-8 to 0-3, Rory McQuaid coming up from half back to score a great goal. After the game Captain Conor Brown  was presented with the cup by William James Smith, Vice Chairperson, Down County Board.

Team: Liam McAleavey, Declan Gribben, Conal Brown, John Brown, Rory McQuaid (1-2), Kevin Smith, Brendan Britton, Conor Brown, (capt), Jamie Curran, Eamon Grant (0-3), Liam McGreevy (1-5), Danny Burns, Darren Harper (0-1), Jamie Gribben, Stephen McConville (0-2); Subs used: Shaun Murnin, Mark Devlin, Conor Pio Gribben, Caolan McAvoy, Thomas Murnin. Other panel members, Rián Branagan, Patrick O'Hagan, Sean Downey, David Quinn, Daire Brown

The minor management and players would like to thank Pauline and Harry, Downshire Arms for sponsoring a meal for everyone on Sunday evening,

Click here to view an album of Sheenagh McConville's photos

Southern Regional College (SRC) jointly managed by Clonduff's Mark Copeland and Warrenpoint's John Boyle won 2012 Ulster 7's competition in MUSA Cookstown on Wednesday 26th September. This is the 5th year in row SRC have won this competition - Mark's been involved in all of them! Two Clonduff  players were in the team - Niall Tumilty Captain (pictured above receiving the trophy from Gary Mallon, Third Level Development Officer with Ulster Council, and Aaron Sherry (2nd from right back row in team photo below. This is Niall's second title in a row.

SRC finished top of their group after beating South West College Dungannon and South Eastern Regional College which took them into the quarter finals against North West Regional College where they ran out comfortable winners on a score of 4-4 to 1-1.
After a short break the Newry team played Cavan College in the semi final and laid down a marker by beating them on a score line of 5-6 to 1-4 with Niall and Aaron both scoring goals for Newry. Now into the final with a match v Fermanagh College (which included four of last years Fermanagh's County Minor team). This was going to be a harder test for the Newry students but one that they were up to! The game finished as a draw and in textra time SRC did not allow the Fermanagh side to score but they themselves notched up a further 2-3 to claim the College's fifth title in a row.!

A proud dad and his two sons! Cathal Murray and his sons Damian and Cathal - Cathal Jnr (right) says this was in 1984! Damian says it was momentous because they got to play Sevens with their father! What a compliment! Mind you he said he'd rather be playing with him than against him.

Kilmacud 2012

Pictured above is the Clonduff Panel and mentors who competed in Kilmacud Sevens All Ireland Tournament on Saturday 22nd September 2012. In the group stages they defeated Mount Bellew (Galway), Tourlestrane (Sligo) and were awarded the points as St Loman's (Westmeath) failed to field; in the Quarter Final they beat Glenullin (Derry) before coming up against current Galway Co Champions in Semi Final. In that game the score was level at half time but the westerners just edged ahead in the second half - Clonduff missed a penalty and had a couple of shots hit the post. Great performance and a great way to end the season. (Corofin were defeated by St Galls (Belfast) on penalties having finished the game level after extra time.

The Clonduff panel above: Back row (l-r) Martin Farnon, Tony Wilson, Arthur McConville, Kieran Trainor, Conor Óg O'Hagan, Shane O'Hagan, Eamonn O'Reilly, Finbarr McConville, Niall Brown, Paul McShane, Maurice Brown; Front row (l-r) Oran Wilson, Mark McPolin, Ruairi Lively, John Fegan, Jason Brown, Gary Haughian, Gary McDonald.

Down Memory Lane

Gervase McGivern supplied this photo via his Facebook Page - he thinks it about 1970 or 1971? Anyone help out? Gervase identified the team as: Back Row (L-R) Patsy Quinn, John Curran, Eugene Kearney R.I.P, Mick McPolin, Boysie Grant, Martin Farnon, Johnny McComiskey, Paddy McConville. Front Row (L-R) Peter Hamill, Walter Curran, John Crilly, Kevin Quinn, Johnny McPolin, Matt McGinn and Colin Rodgers

Last Home League Game 2012

SFC Clonduff 2-11 Saval 2-8 - Clonduff led by 2 points at the break and started the second half at a great pace and were seven points up at one stage and then seemed to lift their foot off the pedal and made hard work for themselves in the last quarter. This was a good way to end the home programme. The final league game of the season takes place in Mayobridge on Wednesday 19th September under lights and they finish off the season with a trip to Kilmacud on Saturday for the annual All Ireland Sevens competition. Saturdays team and scorers: Gary Haughian, John McPolin, Mark McPolin, Ruairi Lively, Shane O'Hagan, Darren O'Hagan, Paul Lively, Arthur McConville (1-2,2f), Aidan Carr, Barry O'Hagan, Jason Brown (0-5,4f), Kieran Trainor (1-0), Conor Óg O'Hagan (0-2), John Fegan, Finbarr McConville (0-1). Subs used: Tony McGreevy (0-1), Niall McPolin, James Killen, Ryan McPolin.

The panel above with team Officials above pictured before the home game Saturday 15th September 2012: Back row (l-r) Martin Farnon (Selector), Sarah Grant (First Aid), Ryan McPolin, Arthur McConville, Niall Tumilty, Conor Óg O'Hagan, Niall McPolin, Neil Trainor, Gary Haughian, Eamon O'Reilly, Mark McPolin, Jason Brown, Shane O'Hagan Ruairi Lively, Paul McShane, Tony Wilson (Joint Managers); Middle row (l-r) Tommy Kelly (Administrator), John McPolin, Karl O'Hagan, Finbarr McConville, Darren O'Hagan, John Fegan, Barry O'Hagan, James Killen, Niall Brown (Kit Man); Front row (l-r) Paul Lively, Aidan Carr, Paul McConville, Oran Wilson (Tony's son), Connor Grant Kieran Trainor.

New Training Tops for Senior Footballers

Seamus McParlan - MACS BAR - has sponsored training tops for the senior footballers. He is pictured here presenting them to team Captain John Fegan with Club Chairman Brendan Murray.

Clonduff offers a big 'Thank You' to Seamus and to all the Club's sponsors without whom it would be impossible to operate.

Down Memory Lane by Eileen Mooney

Eileen posted this photo to her Facebook page and named the team as: (Back row l to r) James Hynes, Sean Murray, Barney McPolin, Cathal Murray, Dalsey Mooney; (Front row l to r) Mickey John McConville, Seamus McGreevy, John (Darner) O'Hagan.

Allianz Football League Div 1 Semi Finals 2012

Down once again suffered at the hands of Cork in the League Semi Final losing 2-17 to 1-12. The second goal was the result of a howler by the Down keeper - having caught the ball it slipped through his hands into the path of a cork forward who coolly tapped it into the net. The first goal was also a bit soft and appeared to creep into the net. Aidan and Arthur both had good games - Aidan scored 1-2, the goal resulting from a wonderfully well struck penalty; Arthur scored one point from a free but it was the overall contribution of the two Clonduff lads that caught the eye. No-one should feel too disheartened - having maintained their place in Division 1, the bonus was in reaching the semi finals!

Below (left) Aidan gets away from Paudie Kissane and (right) Arthur taking a free (photos courtesy of Louis McNally)

Clonduff Seconds Footballers get the Season Up and Running!

Clonduff Seconds, pictured above with Managers Hugh Grant and Louis Brown (Left Back row) entertained Carryduff seconds in the first domestic game of the season in a deceptively sunny but bitterly cold morning on Sunday 4th March 2012. It was a good tight game with Clonduff emerging two point victors on a score of 0-8 to 0-6).

Team: gary haugian, rory lively, rory grant, james killen,karal o'Hagan, shane O'Hagan, oliver Branagan, henry brown, stevie Branagan, barry o'Hagan, gary mcdonald, darragh sherry, connor grant, aaron sherry, Andrew Quinn. sub used: Rory McGreevy. Other subs: gary Curran, Niall Tumilty, Ryan Farrell, Patrick Matthews, Ryan McPolin, peter Farnon

Ryan McShane is a Level 1 Coach!

Do you spot the Clonduff shirt in the middle - Ryan McShane, our Senior Ladies manager was among a group of mentors who completed their Level 1 Coaching Cert in Saval on Saturday 18th February 2012. Ryan's older brother and the Senior Men's joint manager acquired his Level 2 before Christmas 2011. Well done the McShane Bros!

Ex Pat Doing Us Proud in Oz

Congratulations to Clonduff's former Senior goalkeeper, Seamus Parr who continues to ply his trade in Melbourne. Seamus, who emigrated to Australia a few years ago, was selected as one of the goalkeepers to represent the four provinces of Ireland in their own version of the  'The Railway Cup' in Australia. Seamus, played for the Munster the team that collected the Railway Cup. Well done Seamus - keep the flag flying! Great to see the Clonduff Shirt Seamus!

County Feis 7s - Player of the Tournament 2011

ACMFL Final 2010 - Clonduff 2-13 v Kilcoo 2-6 -

Team (above) with mentors Noel Fitzpatrick, Arty Noel Fitzpatrick and Paddy (Shop) Brown: Ryan McPolin, Gary McGinn, Patrick Matthews, Aaron Sherry, Conor Brown, Niall Tumilty, Eamon Grant, Henry Brown, Niall McPolin, Barry O’Hagan, Karl O’Hagan, Gavin McGreevy, Conor Grant, Rory McGreevy, Tony McGreevy.  Sub used: John McAleavey.  Other subs: Stephen Murray, Michael McGarry, Ronan McParland, Ruairi Lively, Ché Currran, Daire Brown, Niall Crowley, Danny Burns, Conal Brown, Liam McGreevy, Rory McQuaid, Jamie Curran. Team Manager, Paul Lambe is pictured right with his little Grand-daughter Orlaith holding the All County Minor League Cup

Team: Ryan McPolin, Gary McGinn, Paddy Matthews (capt), Aaron Sherry, Conor Brown, Niall Tumilty, Eamon Grant, Henry Brown, Niall McPolin, Barry O'Hagan, Karl O'Hagan, Gavin McGreevy, Conor Grant, Rory McGreevy, Tony McGreevy, Darragh Brown, Stephen Murray, Michael McGarry, Ronan McParland, Rory Lively, Niall Crowley, Danny Burns, Conal Brown, Liam McGreevy, Rory McQuaid, Jamie Curran, John McAleavey, Ché Curran

Clonduff Senior Footballers win Lahm Dearg Sevens following a penalty shoot out!

Senior Footballers are Down Feis 7s Champions!

Giants of the Game!

Clonduff Interest in 1999 All Ireland Minor Football Championship Team

First South Down U21 Champions!

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