Clonduff Musicians at Awards 2016
The Clonduff Club was filled to capacity on Saturday 19th March 2016 for the Annual Awards and Dinner – Francis Quinn was Fear an Tí on the night and he welcomed the guests and introduced new Chairman Jimmie Cousins. The Special Guest on the night was the Great Pete McGrath who had wonderful things to say about Clonduff Past and Present! Other guest on the night included County Chairman Sean Rooney, Camogie Chairperson Deirdre McGrath, County Cultural Officer William James Smith, St Patrick’s PS representative Plunkett McConville, INF representative Paddy Morgan.
On entering the beautifully decorated club, patrons were entertained by a group of Clonduff musicians who have represented Clonduff in Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsir and formal proceedings got under way with Amhran na bhFiann sung by County Scór Solo Singing Champion Mary Catherine Murray.
Francis kept proceeding moving along nicely with some presentations between the various courses of the delicious meal, prepared and served by Diamonds Restaurant, Warrenpoint. The evening concluded with the music/singing of one-man band Stephen Rafferty. (Lots more photos on our FaceBook Page)
Presentations made on the night were:
RFC Winners Trophy & Medals
U21 Winners Trophy & Medals
MFL Runners Up Medals
County Handball Junior 40×20 & Onewall Medals
County Scór Sinsir Solo Singing & Instrumental Music Trophies & Medals
Special presentations for individual achievements were made to:
Clare McGilligan – Ulster Colleges All Star
Rían Branagan – All Ireland U21 Hurling/Shinty Team
Sean McNally Ulster Golden Masters 40×20 Handball Champion
Individual Award winners were:
Senior Camogie Player of the Year – Pat Brown Cup: Paula Gribben
Senior Hurler of the Year – James Matthews Cup: Christopher Young
Senior LGFA Player of the Year – INF Trophy: Bridget Quinn
Minor Footballer of the Year – Brown Bros Cup: Niall O’Hagan
U21 Footballer of the Year – Pat Brown Trophy: Brendan Britton
Thirds Footballer of the Year – Horseshoe Bar Trophy: Brendan Britton
Seconds Footballer of the Year: Mark Bradley
Senior Player of the Year – Peter McGinn Trophy: Conor Óg O’Hagan
Club Person of the Year – Hugh McShane Trophy presented by Goretta Cairns: Brendan Murray
Hall of Fame – PJ McAlinden Trophy introduced by Fintan Mussen, presented by Bronagh McAlinden: Eddie (Doc) O’Hagan
Many thanks to all who attended, helped with the preparations or participated in any way – Clonduff is a great club and this was very evident on Saturday night. Roll on next year!
