Club Notes June 2007





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	I We now have two full size Prunty Pitches that should ensure the future of Gaelic football in Corduff for generations to come. Lighting around the training pitch is in place and the foundation of the running track has been laid. The extended terracing means we can now cater for up to 4,000 spectators and we look forward to hosting some major fixtures in the not too distant future.
	Keith McEnaney receives the under 12s Cup Shane McNally with the under 16s Cup Pictures courtesy of John McAviney movingimages.ie

1st June

Championship: We have a bye in the next round of the Championship.

Intermediate Football League: Last Sunday we took on Drumhowan in Corduff. Drumhowan raised the white flag first. After Shane Mc Nally Jnr equalised Martin Mills rattled the back of the Drumhowan net in the 5th minute.The scores were eventually matched until half time. Corduff scorers were Louis King, Declan Larkin and Pauric Gollogly. Half Time Score Corduff 1-04 Drumhowan 0-05. Corduff started slow in the second half and by the 13th minute Drumhowan had put themselves a point ahead. With some hard work from Colm Marron, Shane Mc Nally and unsung Hero Fran Monaghan Corduff fought their way back and scored their first point of the second half in the 21st minute. The fight back was on and When Ray Byrne Scored a goal with 2 minutes to go it was complete. Despite some hard pushing forward from Drumhowan in extra time we held on. Final Score Corduff 2-05 Drumhowan 0-08.

Reserve Football League: Last Wednesday we traveled to Aghabog. Corduff always had their noses in front of this game. This was due to some good point taking from Michael Fox, Colm Marron, Pauric Gollogly, Shane Mc Nally, and the goal chances that we took with Shane Mc Nally Snr registering 2 and Shane Mc Nally Jnr hitting the back of the net in the front half. Half time Score Corduff 3-08 Aghabog 1-04. Aghabog started a comeback in the second half but due to some fine saves from Peter Mc Gardle they were held. Corduff then pressed and extended their lead when Darren Mc Glone Scored Corduff forth goal. Final Score Corduff 4-13 Aghabog 2-08.

Upcoming Fixture: This Sunday we take on Aghabog away throw in 12.30.This is an important game for our team so please come along and be the teams 16th man.

Under 16 League: No games for the coming weeks due to the exam breaks. Training as usual check with management for times.

Under 14 League. Last Tuesday evening we took on Drumhowan at home. See match report next week.

Under 12 League: Last Saturday we took on Aughnamullen at home. After a tough and spirited performance our neighbours game out victorious.

Minor: No games because of the exam break.

Congratulations: To the Patrician high school who won 2 ulster football medals in the under 14 and under 16.The under 16 team had 4 Corduff players playing Pauric Mc Nally ,Ben Woods, Charles Cooney and the team was captained by Corduff's Brendan Mc Nally. The team manager was also Paddy Martin a member of the Corduff Management team. We hope this is the first of many cups to be lifted by Corduff men this year.

Good Luck : To all the students in the area that are doing exams in the coming weeks.

Club Notes: Anyone wishing to have club notes included please contact me
on 087-9050707 before 9pm on Monday night. Anyone wishing club notes to be e-mailed to them each week please e-mail karenkeenan07@hotmail.com

Corduff Ladies GFC

Challenge Game: There will be a challenge game this Friday the 1st of June, in Corduff at 7.30 pm, for the Senior team.

Training: U12 and U14 training continues on Tuesdays at 6.pm and Thursdays at 7.30 pm.

BBQ: Corduff Ladies GFC are hosting a Mid-Summer Steak BBQ on Saturday the 23rd June, at 8.30pm. There will be music by “Binder Twine”, followed by a disco. It promises to be great night of craic, caint, ceol agus
bia. Admission is €25.00, and tickets are available from any committee
member, player or from the Mountain Dew direct.
All support is greatly appreciated

8th June

Intermediate Football League: Gareth King opened the scoring in the first minute with a brilliant solo effort, leaving 3 men behind him. Aghabog leveled minutes later before Raymond Byrne added 2 points both from frees, the second coming after Louis King was fouled on the 45 yard line. Two good points from Pauric Gollogly and Shane Connolly extended Corduff's lead before Aghabog pulled back 2 points from frees. Corduff ended the half on a high with a hard working point from Martin Mills. Half Time Score: Corduff 0-06 Aghabog 0-03. We started the second half slowly with some hard work from Raymond Byrne, Martin Mills and Shane Connolly. Despite some fantastic defending from Gerry Mee, Paddy Mc Mahon and Ciaran Brennan, Aghabog scored the first point in the second Half. Pauric Gollogy and Raymond Byrne maintained Corduff's lead with Corduff's first points of the second half, Pauric's coming from a cleverly worked 45 with Raymond Byrne. Aghabog pulled back a point before Mark Gilseain scored a point from a free. Corduff next point came from great teamwork with Raymond Byrne hitting in the ball to Martin Mills who flicked it on to Shane Mc Nally Snr run and he supplied a great finish to match the great play. From the resulting kick out Declan Larkin caught the ball and took a surprising shot and it went straight over the black spot. Aghabog tightened the gap with a point in the 24th and 25th minute. Corduff saved the best point to last when Shane Connolly in an impossible angle scored a fantastic point. Aghabog added 2 points before the end. Final Score Corduff 0-12 Aghabog 0-09

What a team performance. Last Tuesday week our under 14 team took on Drumhownan in Corduff. Corduff was always in front with 4 points registered within the first 5 minutes 2 from Jason Hand and 2 from Padraic Keenan. Darren Sheridian added to this with some more fine points before Corduff's first Goal came from Jason Hand with some great play from Hugh Larkin, Niall Hand and Jason Mc Gardle.Corduffs lead was kept in tacked with some great saves from our goalkeeper Blain Mc Enaney. 2 more points were added before Jason Hand rattled the back of the net for the second time. 4 more points were added before half time with the last coming from Kian Mc Enaney, this was a brilliant worked point starting with our influential Goalkeeper Blain Mc Enaney pulling off another one of his fine saves the ball was cleared to Cathal Mc Enaney who hit a high ball up to Gavin Mc Enaney who played a perfect pass to Kian Mc Enaney.Aaron Byrne opened the scoring in the second half with a great point, Conor Campbell, Aaron Byrne and Kian Mc Enaney added more scores to Corduff's tally. Jason Hand, Padraic Keenan and Mark Traynor added more points for Corduff. With Fergal Daly and Kian Mc Enaney jnr working hard in the final minutes Corduff added more to the score line. Last Tuesday evening we were away to our close neighbors Aughnamullen. See results elsewhere.

Upcoming Fixtures: Next Wednesday 13th our reserve team is away to Emyvale throw in 7.45. On Saturday 16th our seniors take on Sean Mc Dermots away at 7.30

Reserve League: We played Scotstown last night. See match report next week.

Under 16 League; Training on a break now because of exams.

Under 12 League: This Saturday we are at home to Blackhill.

Minor: No games because of the exam break.

Best Wishes: We wish George Mc Kitterick and Padraic Keenan a speedy recovery both of which have hand injuries at the moment. We also would like to wish Lee Mc Gardle a speedy recovery after his recent operation, and it is great to see Noel Crosson back at training from injury.

Good Luck : To all the students in the area that are doing exams at the moment.

Alotto Results: No winner of this weeks Jackpot

Numbers Drawn were: 3, 5, 21, 4

The lucky 20 euro winners were

Pat Hamiliton C/O Mc Connolls, Gareth King Corduff,

Maread Mc Cabe Corduff, Cathal Mc Enaney C/O Frank,

Marion Mc Enaney Corduff, KLP Corduff,

M Lambe C/O Kingspan, Benny Mc Nally Corduff,

Teresa Mc Enaney Bose, Noreen Farrelly C/O Phil Malone

Next weeks Jackpot € 6,800

if your not in you can't win

15th June

Upcoming Fixtures:This Saturday 16th our seniors take on Sean Mc Dermots away at 7.30,all support needed as this is promised to be a tough and exciting encounter.

Congratulations:To Seamus and all the Monaghan team on the great win on Sunday.

Reserve League:Last Wednesday night our reserve team earned another 2 valuable points by overcoming a strong and determined Scotstown side Final Score Corduff 1-09 Scotstown 1-06.Last night we were away to Emyvale. See Score else where

Under 16 League. Last Friday evening our Under 16 had a good challenge match against Donaghmoyne..The league is back next Friday 22nd June when we are at home to Oram/Toome.

Under 14 League.Last week we suffered defeat at the hands of Aughnamullen. Last Tuesday we were away to Rockcorry. See report next week.

Under 12 League: Last Saturday we suffered Defeat to Blackhill.This Saturday 16th we are at home to Tyholland.

Minor: No games because of the exam break. Hope to see you back again soon.

Best Wishes: To Shane Connolly who got injured last Wednesday night.

Alotto Results: No winner of this week Jackpot

Numbers drawn were 6, 14, 3, 17

The Lucky 20 euro winners were:

Jim Mc Phillips, Mary Mc Connell,

Barry Sherry, Donal Mc Guinness,

Bernie Collins M'Cloone, Mary Marron Corbane,

Connolly Bros C/O Mac Bar, Ollie Hanarthy Corduff,

Noel Fox Lough Egish, Michael Mc Cabe Corduff,

Next weeks Jackpot € 6900

If Your Not In You Can't Win

Corduff Ladies

Corduff Ladies GFC are hosting a Mid-Summer Steak BBQ on Saturday the
23rd June, at 8.30pm. There will be music by “Binder Twine”, followed
by a disco. It promises to be great night of craic, caint, ceol agus
bia. Admission is €25.00, and tickets are available from any committee
member, player or from the Mountain Dew direct.
All support is greatly appreciated

The Senior team would like to thank Inniskeen for the competitve and
sporting challenge on Friday the 1st of June last. It proved great
preparation for our most recent challenge away to Drumgoon on Friday
the 8th. Despite some tough odds, the official score showed Corduff to
have won by a single point. Thank you to the Drumgoon girls for the
sporting game. There are more challenge matches yet to come.

U12 and U14 training continues on Tuesdays at 6.pm and Thursdays at
7.30 pm.
All players should have their affiliation paid by now.

22nd June

Reserve League: Our Reserve team takes on Emyvale in the play off for a semi final place this Saturday evening in Doohamlet at 7pm.All support is needed as these 2 teams played last week and it was a close game that came down to the wire.

Intermediate Football League: Last Saturday we made the long journey to Sean Mc Dermotts.Corduff had a perfect start when a high ball in was latched onto by George Mc Kitterick and buried in the back of the net in the opening minute.It looked like another goal was on the cards 5 minutes in but the post denied us twice as well as the Sean Mc Dermotts Goalie.Martin Mills went on to register a point in the 8th minute before Sean Mc Dermotts opened there scoring, they had pulled back two points despite some excellent defending from Gerry Mee and mid field work from Raymond Byrne and Declan Larkin.Gareth King scored a brilliant point to retain Corduff 3 point lead.Raymond Byrne converted a free to bring the gap to 4 points before Sean Mc Dermotts scored a free.Half Time score Corduff 1-03 Sean Mc Dermotts 0-03.Sean Mc Dermotts registered the first point of the second half but Shane Mc Nally Jnr and George Mc Kitterick replied quickly.Martin Mills added another point to Corduff's tally. Sean Mc Dermotts scored 3 points to bring the lead back to 2 points, this was despite some excellent defending from Ciaran Brennan and hard work by Shane Mc Nally Jnr whose hard work paid of when he fisted the ball over the bar after a hard worked play. Final Score Corduff 1-07 Sean Mc Dermotts 0-08

Reserve League: Last Wednesday evening our reserve team travelled to Emyvale for the last game of the season. A win would guarantee a semi final spot and anything less would produce a play off. After a tough game it was eventually decided by goals. We left Emyvale with a play off spot for the semi finals.

Under 21 League: Starts this Monday night when we take on Inniskeen at home. Throw in 7.45.

Under 16 League.The league starts up again after the exam break this Friday night we take on the table toppers Oram/Toome. These teams are only separated by a single point so this ensures an exciting, tough match so come along and give the team some support.

Under 14 League: Last week 12th we were due to play Rockcorry, after making the long Journey no Referee turned up. Last Tuesday 19th night our under 14 team took on Cremartin.

Under 12 League: Last Saturday we earned another 2 valuable points when we had a narrow win over Tyholland.This was an great team performance as everyone played a part.This Saturday we take on Toome.

Best Wishes: To our Under 14 star Cathal Mc Enaney, hope to see you back in the Amber And Black soon Cathal.

Good Luck: To Seamus Mc Enaney and the Monaghan team on Sunday in the Ulster Championship against Derry.

Sponsorship: A former player and a great clubman Patsy (Gale) Mc Nally is undertaking a number of funderising events throughout this year for the Carrickmacorss Cancer Society, the first takes place on Sunday 1st of July when he will Cycle from Carrickmacross to Bangor, a journey of 80 miles. Any sponsorship small or big would be greatfully received.

29th June

Congratulations: To Seamus and all the Monaghan football team on the great win over Derry last weekend. A first Ulster Final in 19 years what a achievement by our own Corduff Man and the whole Monaghan Team.

Jerseys: The whole under 10 striped Jerseys are missing as these are worn by our up and coming stars of the future they deserve a set of Jerseys. Anyone who knows where these are please contact 086 8870262.Also a number of senior Jerseys are missing and if we do not have a full set of Jerseys the club gets fined anyone who has a jersey of any sort please return them as soon as possible.

Reserve League: Last Night Wednesday we took on Emyvale in the play off for 3rd and 4th place in the league. The winners take 3rd place where the losers go on to play Cremartin for the final semi final spot. See Report Next week on this game.

Up Coming Fixtures: This Sunday we play Tyholland away, another tough game follows the following week when we are also away to Truagh.

Under 21 League: Started last Monday night when we took on Inniskeen in Corduff. See result elsewhere

Under 16 League. Last friday night we entertained a combination of Oran and Toome in Corduff. After a close first half we pulled away in the second half thanks to some great quick goals early in the second half, this lead was extended with some fantastic points taking by all our Forwards. Our backs supplied the defense not to allow them back into the game. This Friday we take on a very strong Clones team in Corduff all support needed.

Under 14 League: We take on Toome this Saturday and then we are playing Rockcorry on the 4th of July.

Under 12 League: Last Saturday we earned another 2 valuable points when we had a narrow win over Toome. We are still now in with a semi final spot.

Best Wishes: To our Under 14 star Cathal Mc Enaney and under 16 stars Dean Keenan and Ben Woods hope to see you back in the Amber And Black soon boys.Also to Aidan Marron,Lee Mc Gardle and Shane Connolly, who are also injured at the moment.

Sponsorship: A former player and a great clubman Patsy (Gale) Mc Nally is undertaking a number of fundraising events throughout this year for the Carrickmacorss Cancer Society, the first takes place on Sunday 1st of July when he will Cycle from Carrickmacross to Bangor, a journey of 80 miles.Any sponsorship small or big would be gratefully received.

Corduff Ladies Notes

All members of the Corduff Ladies football club would like to
sincerely thank everyone who supported the BBQ on Saturday last, and
helped to make it a huge success. There was a great deal of
preparation, and behind the scenes work done and the teams are greatly
in debt to all of those who gave a tremendous effort in helping things
run smoothly. It was a great night of “craic agus ceol” and indeed
fabulous food. Again thank you to all who made this event possible,
your generosity and fruitful efforts did not go unnoticed, and are
furthermore much appreciated.

Congratulations to Seamus and the Monaghan team on a terrific
performance on Sunday. We wish you every success in your following
games.

Martin Mills Player of the Year 2007

Club Notes: Anyone wishing to have club notes included please contact Karen by phone or email 087-9050707 Karenkeenan07@hotmail.com. before 9pm on Monday night

Congratulations:

Corduff Team Captain Padraic Kennan receives the winning cup from Vincent Corey ( Monaghan Co. player ), Corduff were the WInner's in the Div. 6 Cumann na mBunscol Mhuineachgain Allianz Boys Football League .

Corduff Team with Manger Clare O Reilly and Lisa Jones, WInner's in the Div. 6 Cumann na mBunscol Mhuineachgain Allianz Boys Football League

Captains of the Corduff team with the Dr. Ward Cup

Corduff deserved their promotion by Seamus McCluskey

Pictures courtesy of John McAviney movingimages.ie

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