Club Notes September 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

7th September

Intermediate Football Championship: Last Saturday we took on Sean Mc Dermotts in Ballybay.Corduff came out of the blocks early with Raymond Byrne registering Corduff's first point within a minute.Seans went on to lead by a single score before Mark Gilsenan leveled the score in the 12th minute with a free.Corduff scored 4 more points before the 20 minutes with George Mc Kitterick , Martin Mills registering one point and Raymond byrne registering 2 one from a free on the 45m line.Entering injury time of the first half Corduff lead 0-08 to 0-05,In injury time Corduff used their wind advantage when a high ball from George Mc Kitterick came off the crossbar and Raymond Byrne reacted first to rattle the back of the Seans net. Half Time Score Corduff 1-08 Sean Mc Dermotts0-05.Seans scored 2 points without reply before Martin Mills scored 2 points in the 14th and 20th minute.Seans nearly had a opening for a comeback only for some defending from Paddy Mc Mahon, Colm Marron and Ciaran Brennan and a fine save from Darren Byrne in the 20th Minute denied them a certain goal.Mark Gilsenan finished Corduff scoring. Final Score Corduff 1-11 Sean Mc Dermott 0-09. This was a great team performance, every player played with passion and pride for jerseys.

Team: Darren Byrne,Paddy Mc Mahon, Ciaran Brennan, Gerry Mee,Shane Mc Nally, Louis King, Colm Marron, Declan Larkin,Fran Monaghan,Gareth King, George Mc Kitterick,Shane Connolly,Martin Mills,Raymond Byrne,Mark Gilsenan. Subs Used Ciaran Malone and David Marron

Under 16 Championship Final: It was back to Ballybay on Sunday evening when we took on Clan Na Gael a combination of Oram and Toome. Corduff used their wind advantage in the first half registering 5 points before Clan Na Gael got off the mark, Clan Na Gael went on to register 3 unanswered ponts before half time. Playing against the wind in the second half Corduff only managed to score a single point, despite the hard work rate of the players Clan Na Gael took the lead for the first time in the 21st minute they went on to extend the lead with a goal and 2 points before the end. This group of boys deserve a hugh amount of credit, they have put in alot of hard work with Frank, Paddy and Lorcan throughour the year.It is a great achievement for Corduff to be in a Under 16 Division 2 Championship final and League semi final and these boys along with Frank, Paddy and Lorcan deserve all the credit for this.

Corduff U16 team 2007.Kyle Christy, Micheal Mc Caul, Charles Cooney, Padraic Keenan, Mark Mc Enaney, Ben Woods, Stephen Farrelly, Fergal Marron, Brendan Mc Nally,Lorcan Keenan, Aidan Ward, Aodhan Campbell, Pauric Mc Nally, John Mc Enaney, Jason Hand, Keith Mc Enaney,Cian Mc Enaney, Ryan Lownes, David Mc Ardle, Dean Keenan, Cathal Mc Enaney, Blain Mc Enaney, Jimmy Marron.

Under 13 League: We hosted Ballybay in Corduff last Friday evening.This game was very close at half time, they were seperated by the narrowest of margins. Half Time Score Corduff 0-07 Ballybay 0-06.The second half was a low scoring affair with Ballybay scoring 2 points and Corduff scoreing a single goal. Final Score Corduff 1-07 Ballybay 0-08.This Saturday we take on Drumhowan away. See official fixture list for kick off time.

Intermediate Football League: This Saturday we are away to Drumhowan at 6 O Clock. All support needed.

Intermediate Football Championship: We have been drawn against Truagh in the next round of the Championship this game will take place the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd.

Best Wishes: To Colm Marron, Paddy Mc Mahon and Gerry Mee who were all injured at the weekend.

Thank you: A hugh thank you to Gareth King of GK Homes for the sponsorship of new t-shirts for the senior team.

Alotto Results: No winner of this weeks Jackpot

The numbers drawn were 2 , 26, 4, 11

The 20 euro winners were:

Barry King C/O K/Span, Fintan Hand C/O Mac

Ollie Mc Guirk C/O K/Span, Frank Mc Connon QE'S,

Peter Mc Ardle C/O K/Span, Philip Shannon Shercock,

J Anderson C/O K/Span, Dessie Donnelly C/O Bose,

Philip Connolly C/O Mac's Bar, J Donnellan C/O K/Span

Next weeks Jackpot 8,100

If your not in you can't win.

Good Luck: To to the Corduff Ladies team who play in the Semi Final on Friday night

September 28th

Under 13 League: Last Saturday we traveled to Doohamlet for the final game of the league trying to assure home advantage for the semi finals. From the start it looked a game that Cardiff was going to win. There was plenty of outstanding performances from many of the Corduff players. We did run out winners. The semi finals now take place on Saturday 6th October. All support is needed to cheer on Shane and the boys. Training Continues Mondays and Thursday at 7.

Upcoming Fixtures: On Sunday 14th October we are due to take on Aghabog at home throw in 12.30pm,The following Saturday we are also at home to Rockcorry Throw in 3pm.

Senior Training: Can all players please note the change of evening training now takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 8.Please all attend

Best Wishes: To all our injured players at the moment hope to see you all in the black and amber soon as we try and book our place in the semi finals of the league.

Alotto Results: 3, 17, 25, 28 No winner of last week jackpot

Numbers drawn were 28, 25, 17,3,

The 20 euro winners were:

Peter Lambe C/OK/Span, Thomas Marron Corduff,

Jim Mc Phillips Corduff,B Mc Enaney Corduff,

Ann and Valerie C/O QE'S, John Mc Cabe Shercock,

Noreen Connolly C/O Bose, Bridie Connolly Bocks,

Richie Gilsenan K/SPAN, Ann Daly C/O P Malone

Next weeks Jackpot 8400

If your not in you can't win

Reminder: Any player Senior or Juvenile that needs to attend a physio must contact their Team Manager and club Secretary before attending the physio.

Replica Jerseys: Anyone wanting a replica jersey please contact Maureen on 086 8870262

September 21st

Intermediate Football Championship: Last Saturday evening a depleted Corduff side traveled to Clontibret to take on Truagh in the Championship. We lost out to a strong and determined Truagh side. This now ends our 2007 Championship run. Focus now turns to the league as we are still in with a semi final spot with some critical games coming up. See match report elsewhere.

Upcoming Fixtures: On Sunday 14th October we are due to take on Aghabog at home throw in 12.30pm,The following Saturday we are also at home to Rockcorry Throw in 3pm.

Best Wishes: To all our injured players at the moment hope to see you all in the black and amber soon as we try and book our place in the semi finals.

Under 13 League: We had no game last weekend, this Saturday we are due to take on Doohamlet away. All support is needed as this team try and books there place in the semi final. Training continues Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm.

Congratulations: To all the Junior Cert students in the area who received their results last week. Well Done!

Reminder: Any player Senior or Juvenile that needs to attend a physio must contact their Team Manager and club Secretary before attending the physio.

Replica Jerseys: Anyone wanting a replica jersey please contact Maureen on 086 8870262

Ladies Notes

Hard luck to the Senior girls who lost out to Latton in what was a
very competitive league semi-final replay. Winning at half time the
girls held on, but Latton managed to come back and win out by only two
points in the end.
On behalf of the Senior team, thank you to the team management and
mentors, Diarmuid, Pauric, Brendan, and Barbara, for their
encouragement and support from the beginning of the season. They
showed great commitment to the team and we are very grateful. Thank
you also to the Carrick girls, they too showed great commitment and
incredible team spirit. We very much hope that they will join us again
next year. Finally thank you to those who have supported us along the
way.

U-12 training Monday at 6:30.

14th September

Intermediate Football Championship: All roads lead to Clontibret this Saturday where we take on Truagh in the next round of the Championship.This is sure to be a close and entertaining encounter so all support is needed to act as the teams 16th man. Throw in 6pm

Intermediate Football League: Last Saturday evening we played Drumhowan away.We got off to a bad start when we found ourselves a goal and a point down before we got off the mark. A goal from Raymond Byrne got Corduff back on the right track. With some great work from George Mc Kitterick, David Marron, Gareth King and Paddy Mc Mahon, Corduff took the lead in the middle of the second half with a brilliant worked goal from Pauric Connolly. Final Score Corduff 2-07 Drumhowan 1-10.

Under 13 League: Last Saturday they also travelled to Drumhowan. We kept our 100% record in this league with some great performances from many of the players. We have no game this weekend. Training contuines Tuesday and Thursdays at 7.

Sympathy: The Corduff club would like to sympathise with County Chairman, John Connolly on the Death of his mother Kathleen Connolly.Ar dheas de go raibh a ainm

Reminder: Any player Senior or Juvinele that needs to attend a physio must contact their team manager and club Secretary before attending the physio.

Congratulations: To club Chairman Seamus (Banty) Mc Enaney on his reappointment as County team manager for 2008.

Replica Jerseys: Anyone wanting a replica jersey please contact Maureen on 086 8870262

Thank you: To everyone who helped at the big clean up on Saturday.You and your tools did some great work.Thank You.

Good Luck: To the Corduff Ladies who play Latton in the semi final reply tomorrow night Friday.

Alotto Results: No winner of this weeks Jackpot Numbers drawn were 1, 14, 26, 6

The 20 euro winners were

Carmel Mc Elroy C/O Mc Connells, Robert Ashfield C/O Jayz, David Morris C/O K/Span, Arlene Kelly Inniskeen, Maureen Mc Enaney Corduff, Justin Dooley L.Egish, L Watters C/O K/Span, Bridie Hand C/O Mac Bar, Rose Kelly Killanny, Catherine McNally

Next weeks jackpot 8,200

If your not in you Can't win.

CORDUFF LADIES NOTES

Well done to the Senior Ladies team who came back from eleven points
down to draw with Latton in the Semi final of the league last week.
the final score board was 3-12 (Corduff) to 5-6 (Latton). The replay
is due to take place this Friday evening, in Latton. All support is
greatly appreciated.

U-12 training continues Monday evenings at 6.30. All welcome.

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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