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St Josephs 0-0 Bredagh 5-12
Tuesday 27th May 2008
The Bredagh U16 Boys continued their league campaign with a convincing victory over St Joseph’s (Ballykinlar/Dundrum) at Dundrum on Tuesday night.
Despite having to field a young team due to the older boys doing exams, the lads played some excellent football and had put this game beyond reach by half-time. The full back line played as a tight unit with Aodhan O’Gorman, Daniel Robinson and Eoghan Curran combining to keep the opposition scoreless for the 60 minute period.
At half back, Michael Moynagh, Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Ben McCaughey(captain) picked up a lot of breaking ball from the midfield pairing of David Malanaphy and Ben Scullion. Ben Scullion and David Malanaphy worked tirelessly at midfield and made a number of surging runs to slot over some fine scores.
Kealen Devlin moved out to centre half forward where he had an excellent game and scored some well taken points. He was flanked by Damhan Farmer and Daniel Nolan on the wings. The full forward line of Jack Hollywood, Brian Cunningham and Niall Irwin showed a lot of movement throughout the game causing endless problems for the St Joseph’s defence.
In summary, this was another fine display of teamwork with fast moving quality passing throughout the game from full-back to full-forward.
The management were keen to point out however at the end of the match that there are a number of areas which the lads need to work at on the training ground as they face much tougher games in the coming weeks.
Bredagh 4-9 Darragh Cross 0-4
Tuesday 20th May 2008
The Bredagh U16 Boys got their championship campaign off to a fine start with a convincing victory over Darragh Cross on Tuesday night(20th May).
The management team were forced to field a 4th year team due to the older boys doing exams. Although the boys faced a much more physically strong Darragh Cross team they displayed some excellent passing and build-up play culminating in well taken goals from Daniel Nolan, Jack Hollywood(2) and Michael Doran. The full back line were superb with Aodhan O’Gorman, Daniel Robinson and Eoghan Curran combining to confine the opposition to four points for the 60 minute period.
At half back, Michael Moynagh, Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Ben McCaughey(captain) fought hard to pick up breaking ball from the midfield pairing of David Malanaphy and Ben Scullion. The half back line combined with midfield to make surging runs resulting in well taken points from Ben Scullion, David Malanaphy and Ben McCaughey.
Tim Durkan had a superb game at centre half forward and was flanked by Jack Hollywood and Daniel Nolan on the wings. The full forward line of Michael Doran, Kealen Devlin and Niall Irwin won some hard fought possession and distributed the ball well to the other advancing players.
In summary, this was an excellent display of teamwork with quality passing throughout the game from corner back to corner forward.
The boys realise however that there will be a tougher battle ahead as they progress to the next round.
Saul 4-10 Bredagh 1-6
Tuesday 6th May 2008
Bredagh played an away league match against a very strong Saul side on Tuesday night. Although the boys battled hard they found it very difficult to sustain the constant pressure from a much more physically strong Saul side. The Bredagh boys fought hard with some excellent displays from Ben Scullion, Emmet Costello and Kealen Devlin. This Saul side includes the core of the U14 team which was narrowly beaten in last year’s championship semi-final by Kilcoo. The Bredagh team on the night included 11 of last year’s U14 squad and although they are finding these games tough the experience will prove invaluable as we build a strong panel for next year.
East Down 'A' League Champions
Bredagh 3-14 Liaotrom 0-4
A comprehensive victory which brought the under 16 league title back to Bredagh for the first time in 10 years, the perfect consolation after the disappointment of a championship defeat some two days earlier.
A point from Conor McCluskey in the first minute set Bredagh on their way and when the same player netted for the only goal of the half, the home side were in real difficulty, trailing by the end of the half 0-4 to Bredagh's 1-9.
Bredagh's domination continued in the second half with scores coming from backs, midfielders and forwards. The highlight was a cracking goal from Damham Farmer who went on a surging run before sending an unstoppable shot from all of 25 yards past the helpless Laiotrom keeper.
With Laoitrom held scoreless for the whole of the second half, Bredagh ran out comfortable winners by 19 points. It was a delighted Michael Magee the captain who accepted the league trophy, having led his team to a fantastic 100% record over the season. All 25 players deserve credit for their contribution to the teams success; success that augers well for the future of the club.
Scorers: Conor McCluskey (1-4), Marcus Young (1-0), Damham Farmer (1-0), Ciaran Fitzpatrick (0-2), Donal Hughes (0-2), Jimmy McCaffery (0-2), Damien Moreland, Donal McKegney, Paddy Hannity and Declan O'Hara (0-1 each)
Under 16 Semi-final date
All roads lead to Ballykinlar on Sunday at 5pm for the much anticipated East Down A football semi-final between Bredagh and Kilcoo. The Magpies are All-Ireland champions at under 15 level and were county Under 14 champions 2 years ago.However, Bredagh are undefeated this year and have been putting in serious preparation with sessions on the Lagan Towpath and input from our All-Star forward Enda Gormley.No place for the faint-hearted,get along to support this remarkable team.
U-16 Championship 2007
U-16 A Championship Semi-Final Saturday 11th August
A Ceathru Aodh Dhuibh V Rgu Dun Padriag
B Cill Chua V Bredach
U-16 A Championship Final? Saturday 25th August
A V B
U-16 B Championship Quarter-Final Tuesday 24th July at 7-30pm
A Noamh Seosamh V Noamh Eoin
B Droim an Easa V Droim Bearach
C Noamh Mhuire V Ti Chonnachta
D Ard Ghlais V Sabhall (Na Padriag)
U-16 B Championship Semi-Final Saturday 11th August
1 C V B
2 A V D
U-16 B Championship Final? Saturday 25th August
1 V 2
Venues for Semi-Finals will be made know as soon as possible.
Bredagh 2-12 Bryansford 3-7
26/06/07 Championship Quarter Final
A classic championship encounter this, with a fantastic Bredagh team showing an abundance of character, determination and skill, overcoming a fancied Bryansford side to advance to the semi finals.
An early 3-point lead for Bryansford was wiped out when a lobbing ball from Marcus Young forced the Bryansford keeper to back peddle over his goal line to draw Bredagh level. End to end play from then until the end of the half saw the sides remain level at half time 1-6 to 1-6, the Bredagh points coming from Donal Hughes (0-2), Niall Wright, Mark Kelly, Marcus Young and Ciaran Fitzpatrick.
When Bryansford scored two early second half goals (the second from a penalty) to take a six point lead, we saw the true character of this young Bredagh team. With heroes all over the field and points coming from Ruairi Johnston, Declan O’Hara, Donal Hughes (0-2), Niall Wright and Marcus Young, with just a solitary point in reply from visitors, we were all set for a grandstand finish. And a grandstand finish we got, when Marcus Young scored a great goal to put a totally dominant Bredagh two points up. The final whistle was greeted with delight among players, coaches and supporters with all the players used and the supportive subs deserving particular praise for a job brilliantly done.
Our task now, of course, is to go on from this great victory and bring the championship back to Bredagh. Certainly an achievable goal but one which will require as much, if not more effort than was necessary in this game.
St.Johns 0-4 Bredagh 1-20
Sunday 10/06/07
This delayed encounter proved to be well and truly over at half time with Bredagh having built up a massive 14 point lead (1-13 to 0-2).
In the sweltering heat it was not surprising that the boys eased up in the second half but all the players used deserve credit for a job well done and for getting our championship campaign off to such an impressive start.
Scorers: Marcus Young (1-2), Donal Hughes (0-5), Niall Wright (0-5), Ciaran Fitzpatrick (0-2), Mark Kelly (0-2), Jimmy McCaffery (0-2), Conal Devlin (0-1) and Conor McCluskey (0-1).
Ardglass 0-1 Bredagh 4-22
Tuesday 12/06/07
With this game coming just two days after our championship encounter and with a number of players missing due to exams and other commitments, Bredagh were thankful for what turned out to be limited opposition from a completely overwhelmed Ardglass side. The boys can only play the team that turns out in front of them, however, and deserve credit for a performance that delivered many of the training and practise drills they have been practising Sunday after Sunday.
Scorers: Niall Wright (3-3), Mark Kelly (0-4), Marcus Young (0-3), Ciaran Fitzpatrick (0-3), Donal Hughes, Damhan Farmer, Conal Devlin and Declan O’Hara (0-2 each), Charlie McGrath (0-1) and Pearse Leitch-yes, Pearse Leitch! (1-0).
Bredagh 3-7 Liatrom 0-5
Tuesday 05/06/07
Another easy victory for a superior Bredagh side who dominated from start to finish, leading 2-11 to 0-3 at half time and eventually out winners by 21 points.
Perhaps the most pleasing aspect for the coaches was the fact that a total of 9 players got on the score sheet; Niall Wright (1-3), Conal Devlin (0-5), Jimmy McCaffery (1-1), Donal McKegney (with his 2nd goal in successive weeks), Ciaran Fitzpatrick (0-3), Marcus Young (1-2), Declan O’Hara and Paddy Hannitty with points a piece.
Loughanisland 0-7 Bredagh 1-8
Tuesday 22/05/07
After an easy victory over Carryduff the previous week, the lads found Loughanisland to be much tougher opposition in this evenly matched encounter.
Thanks to a rare goal from Donal McKegney from all of 30 yards out (surely he was going for a point!) and points from the in form Donal Hughes (0-2), Marcus Young, and Jimmy McCaffery, Bredagh held a narrow 2-point (1-4 to 0-5) lead at half time.
The half time talk certainly worked wonders, as a tremendously gutsy display from all players from all players used, saw Bredagh going into the final minutes with a 1-7 to 0-7 lead (points from Conal Devlin, Donal Hughes and Marcus Young). Loughanisland surged forward on numerous occasions in an effort to get an equalising goal but a heroic defence hold out and in the dying seconds Jimmy McCaffery sealed a great game for Bredagh with the final score.
Bredagh 7-20 Carryduff 0-1
15 May 2007
Little to be gained from this away encounter in which Bredagh overwhelmed their rivals from start to finish. Some twelve of the nineteen players used managed to get on the scoresheet, with Donal Hughs starring with a personal tally of 2-5. Other scorers were Conor Mc Cluskey 1-3 (this goal being particularly impressive, after a great catch and a storming 30 yard run), Mark Kelly marking his competitive debut with two goals, Conal Devlin 1-1, Damhan Farmer 0-3, Marcus Young 1-1, Niall Wright 0-2, Kieran Fitzpatrick and Patrick Hannitty 0-1 each, and defenders Emmett Costello, Pearse Leitch and Damian Moreland also managing to get on the scoresheet with points apiece.
Much tougher challenges ahead no doubt, but full credit to the boys for an impressive all round performance.
Bredagh 5-9, Teconnaught 6-3
U-16 Football Tuesday 02 May 2007
If our boys thought the hard work was done with victory over Downpatrick last week, then Teconnaught had other ideas in this terrific encounter at Cherryvale.
Two goals down within 5 minutes of the start, Bredagh eventually settled down and had cut the deficit to 2 points thanks to a goal from Jimmy McCaffery and points from Marcus Young and Conal Devlin (from a penalty), only for Teeconnaught to increase their lead with two further goals. Further points from Conor McCluskey, Marcus Young and the inspirational Michael Magee left Bredagh relieved to be only four points behind at half time at 4-0 to1-5.
With a number of substitutions and positional changes for the second half, Bredagh began to take control and they drew level with a goal and a point from Conor McCluskey and a point from Declan O’Hara. When Jimmy McCaffery found the back of the net minutes later, it seemed Bredagh were on their way, but Teeconnaught refused to throw in the towel and kept the result in doubt right to the finish.
The final whistle came as a massive relief for both players and coaches but full credit to the full panel of players for a magnificent effort in the face of sustained pressure from the visitors.
Scorers: Jimmy McCaffery (2-0), Conor McCluskey (1-2), Marcus Young (1-2), Michael Magee (1-1), Conal Devlin (0-2) and Declan O’Hara (0-2)
Downpatrick 0-4 Bredagh 2-4
Under 16 FL - Date Tue, 24th April 2007
Bredagh followed up an easy win over Drumaness with a hard-fought
win in Downpatrick in the East Down under 16 league on Tuesday
night.This was a tense affair in wet conditions with the character
of the team securing two important league points.Conall Devlin
opened the score after some strong running and Donal Hughes doubled
the score from 40 metres.The home side replied through Slavin but
the defence was dominant and fought like demons to deny space to the
Downpatrick forwards.Ruairi Johnson powered his way through from
half-back to set up Jimmy Mc Caffrey for the point of the game and
Bredagh hit a purple patch. Damien Moreland intercepted a through
ball, played a one-two before sending in a high ball which rebounded
to Niall Wright-the inevitable result was the net bulging to leave
Bredagh 5 ahead at half-time.The third quarter was all Downpatrick
with only superb defending by Pearse Leitch, Decky O'Hara and Donal
Mc Kegney restricting Downpatrick to 3 further points.Every game has
a turning point and this epic was no exception- a double save by
Paddy Woods and captain Michael Magee saw Bredagh sweep down the
field and Donal Hughes sweeped over another long range point. Good
work by Paddy Hannity, Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Marcus Young saw Conor
Mc Closkey fouled in the large square- Conor buried the penalty and
the ref called full time.A good win from an excellent team and great
support from the squad who will be needed as the summer draws
closer.
Last League games
Bredagh won at Loughinisland by 1-12 to 1-10 on Tuesday August 15th and again at Drumaness on August 22nd by 4-8 to 0-5. The rest of the League was cancelled.
U-16 East Down Section A - League finished
Carryduff 11 games 22 points - Winners
Bredagh 11 18 - Runners-up
Teconnaught 11 12
Liatriom 8 9
Loughinisland 11 7
Kilclief 9 4
Drumaness 10 2
Teconnaght 1-6 Bredagh 1-7
League, Tuesday July 25th - Bredagh opened sharply and Donal Hughes found the net on five minutes after fine soccer skills by Sean Irwin. Conal Mahon-O'Neil drove through from midfield and fired over a point with his left foot. Teconnaght then netted from the penalty spot. Christian Hunter popped over a nice point just before the break to leave the half time score Teconnaght 1-2 Bredagh 1-3.
Second-half: Bredagh struggled to win any kick-outs but battled hard for possession and points from Michael Magee, Sean Irwin and Conal O'Neill saw them keep their narrow advantage. The defence battled hard to keep out Teconnaght and in goals the impressive Sean Armstrong won applause from his opponents for his rock-solid display under the high ball. With five minutes left Patrick Woods fired over what proved to be the winning point and Bredagh held out for a narrow but deserved victory after a fine fighting display.
Squad: Sean Armstrong, Michael Guerin, Michael Mc Allister, Ben Mccaughey, Michael Magee, Declan O'Hara, Niall Wright, Conal M O'Neill,
Niall Nolan, Dermot Colton, Sean Irwin, Chrisitian Hunter, Donal Hughes,
Patrick Woods, Marcus Young, Conor Mc Cluskey, Daniel Nolan.
Bredagh 1-8 Carryduff 2-10
League, Tuesday June 27th - a disappointing result against a much sharper Carryduff side who raced into a seven point lead and who could have been further ahead had it not been for a number of wasted efforts and some heroic defending by Michael Magee. A goal by Sean Irwin brought Bredagh right back into it however and by half time the scores were level at 1-4 each. It was a similar story in the second half with Carryduff again building up a six point lead only for Bredagh to cut the deficit to three before getting a great opportunity to draw level from a penalty. When Sean Irwin’s effort went wide, Bredagh’s chances of snatching something from the game disappeared.
Roll on the championship!
Scorers: Sean Irwin 1-1, Niall Nolan 0-4, Conal Devlin 0-2, Peter Graham 0-1.
Ardglass 0-1 Bredagh 6-21
Championship, Tuesday June 6th - Bredagh cruised to victory in the first round of the championship with their best display of the season. As the scoreline suggests Bredagh were on top in every part of the field, with scores flowing from all the forwards. Highlights of the first half were a series of well constructed points and two 'bombing' goals from Sean Irwin and Conal M-O'Neill. The second-half produced more of the same, with the coaches trying out some positional changes. Declan O'Hara scored three fine points from his new position at right-half-forward, Mark 'Tyrone' McLaughlin opened his Bredagh account with a fine goal and he lobbed over a point for good measure, while starlet Conor McCloskey weighed in with 1-1 and proceedings ended with Michael Magee and Donal McKegney firing over two long range points. A real good team performance with Michael McAllister and Conal M-O'Neill the real powerhouses behind this fine win. Even coaches McCloskey and Canavan were pleased with the effort!
Team & Scorers: Sean Armstrong, Michael Magee 0-1, Michael McAllister 0-2, Pearse Leitch, Declan O'Hara 0-3, Donal McKegney 0-1, Conal Devlin 0-1, Cormac Hughes, Conal M-O'Neill 1-0, Donal Hughes 0-1, Niall Nolan 0-5, Sean Irwin 3-1, Peter Graham 0-3, Patrick Hannity 0-2, Niall Wright 0-2, Mark McLaughlin 1-1, Conor McCluskey 1-1.
Derrytresk 4-3 Bredagh 4-13
Challenge, Sunday June 4th - our Tyrone hosts welcomed us to their magnificent facilities but they fielded a smaller, younger side who were no match for our lads. Bredagh built up a commanding nine-point lead by half time with scores from Sean Irwin (2-3), Niall Wright (0-3) and Donal Hughes (0-1). There was also a point for impressive newcomer Conal Mahon O’Neill. A number of experimental switches disrupted Bredagh’s dominance for a time in the second half and several scores helped Derrytresk get back in the game (Sean Irwin will no doubt wish to score goals rather than stop them in the number one jersey!). Bredagh gradually regained the upper hand, however, and in addition to points from regular forwards Niall Wright and Donal Hughes, we had the rare sight of Ryan McAlinden scoring two points, and the even rarer sight of goalkeeper turned full-forward Sean Armstrong scoring 1-1 (will he ever let us forget that goal!). And, to cap the morning off, an Under-16 first - a goal from an equally surprised Pearse Leitch! Team selection will no doubt return to a more familiar line up in weeks to come but a useful exercise nevertheless. Our thanks to Derrytresk who provided much appreciated post match refreshments for players, coaches and travelling parents alike.
Drumaness 2-2 Bredagh 5-8
League, Tuesday May 30th - opting to play with a strong wind in their favour, Bredagh built up what proved to be a winning half-time lead of sixteen points. A Niall Nolan pointed free was followed by a succession of scores from Conal Devlin (1-0), Donal Hughes (1-1), Niall Wright (1-2) and Sean Irwin (1-1), with only a solitary point in reply from Drumaness, making it 4-5 to 0-1 at the break. Scores were more difficult to come by in the second-half as Drumaness came more into the game. A mis-hit kick out by Sean Armstrong was spectacularly returned to an empty net by a quick thinking Drumaness forward to give the home team a glimmer of hope but further scores from Peter Graham (0-1), Sean Irwin (0-1), Niall Wright (1-0) and Paddy Hannity (0-1), along with great defensive work by Donal McKegney and Pearse Leitch, left Bredagh comfortable winners.
Bredagh 5-13 Loughinisland 0-4
League, Tuesday May 23rd - this was a convincing victory by a superior Bredagh side who were never really in any danger of losing against opponents Loughanisland at Cherryvale. The lads had already scored four points without reply through Peter Graham (0-2), Sean Irwin and Paddy Woods when goal poacher supreme Sean Irwin really finished the game as a contest with three cracking goals in quick succession. Further points by the lively Peter Graham and Dermot Colton left Bredagh with a commanding half-time lead (3-6 to 0-1). The introduction by the team coaches of a number of substitutes didn’t disrupt Bredagh’s dominance in the second half and a succession of scores from Peter Graham (0-1), Niall Nolan (0-2), Niall Wright (1-2) and Bredagh’s star player on the night Conal Devlin (1-2) left Bredagh impressive winners by a 24-point margin.
Players Used: Sean Armstrong, Declan O’Hara, Michael McAlister, Michael Magee, Ryan McAlinden, Donal McKegney, Conal Devlin, Niall Nolan, Cormac Hughes, Donal Hughes, Peter Graham, Dermot Colton, Niall Wright, Paddy Woods, Sean Irwin, Pearse Leitch, Michael Guerin, Marcus Young, Paddy Hannity, Mark McLaughlin (Rowan Blaney not selected due to injury).
Liatroim 0-6 Bredagh 2-8
League, Tuesday May 16th - this was a much sharper performance from a hungrier Bredagh side who in the end comfortably overcame their opponents after a fine encounter. Although early points from Cormac Hughes and Sean Irwin were matched by Liatroim, Bredagh took control of the game with two impressive goals scored in quick succession by Donal Hughes, with a fine fisted effort, and Sean Irwin after a surging run. Bredagh's first-half scoring finished with a point from Niall Wright to give them a five point lead at the break. Bredagh's dominance continued in the second-half and although Liatroim got three further points on the scoreboard, points from Niall Wright, Dermot Colton, Niall Nolan, Peter Graham and Conal Devlin left Bredagh convincing winners. Overall, this was a promising performance from all those who took part with Niall Nolan, Peter Graham and Ryan McAlinden being particularly impressive.
Team: Sean Armstrong, Pearse Leitch, Michael McAlister, Declan O'Hara, Ryan McAlinden, Donal McKegney, Conal Devlin, Niall Nolan, Dermot Colton, Cormac Hughes, Peter Graham, Donal Hughes, Sean Irwin, Paddy Woods, Niall Wright. Subs: Christian Hunter, Marcus Young, Paddy Hannity, Rowan Blaney, Mark McLaughlin.
List of Players
Peter Graham, Sean Armstrong, Christian Hunter, Niall Nolan, Sean Irwin, Michael Mullan, Ryan McAlinden, Matthew McAfee, Michael Guerin, Declan O Hara, Niall Wright, Donal Hughes, Cormac Hughes, Conall Devlin, Michael Magee, Conall Doherty, Patrick Woods, Patrick Hannity, Pearse Leitch, Donal McKegney, Michael Coffey, Daniel Higgins, Dermot Colton, Michael McAlister, Rowan Blaney, Mark McLaughlin, Cormac White, Matthew Mullan, Marcus Young, Kevin Duffin – 30
Bredagh 2-7 Teconnaught 0-8
League, Tuesday May 9th - the scoreline doesn’t really tell the true story of this second League outing as a previously beaten Teconnaught side matched Bredagh for much of the game. Indeed had it not been for a somewhat fortunate goal by Donal Hughes eight minutes from the end, the outcome would have been much less certain. A well-taken Sean Irwin goal enabled Bredagh to open up a three-point lead towards the end of the first half but a spirited response by Teconnaught in the closing minutes allowed them to reduce the deficit to a point by the end of the half. Two early points allowed Teconnaught to take a second half lead but three successive points by the hard-working Paddy Woods regained the lead for Bredagh. Then came that Donal Hughes goal, but Bredagh were unable to press home their advantage, apart from a solitary point from the same player. A first win in the League campaign but room for improvement certainly.
Panel: Sean Armstrong, Pearse Leitch, Michael McAlister, Michael Magee, Ryan McAlinden, Declan O’Hara, Cormac White, Niall Nolan, Dermot Colton, Conal Devlin, Niall Wright, Conal Doherty, Christian Hunter, Paddy Woods, Sean Irwin, Paddy Hannity, Marcus Young, Donal McKegney, Cormac Hughes, Donal Hughes, Rowan Blaney.
Carryduff 1-9 Bredagh 2-5
League, Tuesday April 25th - Bredagh suffered a narrow defeat in this opening League fixture. They started off in bright style and rocked the home team with an opening salvo of two goals scored by Cormac Hughes and Sean Irwin. Paddy Woods weighed in with two points and Conal Devlin also pointed to leave the score at half-time: Carryduff 0-4 Bredagh 2-3. However, the second-half told a different story with the fired up Carryduff side reeling off a series of unanswered points. Bredagh couldn't manage any decent possession and scored only one point from play, by full-forward Paddy Woods. A couple of missed frees proved very costly, but all is not doom and gloom as Carryduff are a fine side and they know Bredagh pushed them to the very limit. If all the players take a lead from the impressive Michael Magee then this team can challenge for silverware. Although the second-half performance was poor, the performance of Michael 'Diddles'Magee was a target all the Bredagh players should aim for.
Panel: Sean Armstrong, Michael Magee, Michael McAllister, Declan O'Hara, Ryan McAlinden, Donal McKegney, Cormac White, Cormac Hughes, Niall Nolan, Dermot Colton, Peter Graham, Conall Devlin, Donal Hughes, Patrick Woods, Sean Irwin, Niall Wright, Conall Doherty, Pearse Leitch, Michael Guerin, Christian Hunter, Patrick Hannity, Rowan Blaney.
Fixtures & Results
Challenge Games
Sunday, February 26 - Bredagh 1-3 St Galls 3-12
Sunday, March 5 - Bredagh 2-10 St Endas 1-5
Sunday, March 26 - Bredagh 2-9 St Brigid's 2-7
Sunday, June 4 - Derrytresk (Tyrone) 4-3 Bredagh 4-13
Sunday, June 25 - Bredagh v St Brigid's
Sunday, July 2 - Dungiven v Bredagh
League
Tuesday, April 18 - Bredagh P Saul P
Tuesday, April 25 - Carryduff 1-9 Bredagh 2-5
Tuesday, May 9 - Bredagh 2-7 Teconnaught 0-8
Tuesday, May 16 - Liatriom 0-6 Bredagh 2-8
Tuesday, May 23 - Bredagh 5-13 Loughinisland 0-4
Tuesday, May 30 - Drumaness 2-2 Bredagh 5-8
Tuesday, June 13 - Bredagh P Kilclief P
Tuesday, June 20 - Saul P Bredagh P
Tuesday, June 27 - Bredagh 1-8 Carryduff 2-10
Tuesday, July 25 - Teconnaught v Bredagh
Tuesday, August 8 - Bredagh v Liatriom
Tuesday, August 15 - Loughinisland v Bredagh
Tuesday, August 22 - Bredagh v Drumaness
Tuesday, August 29 - Kilclief v Bredagh
Championship
Tuesday, June 6 - Ardglass 0-1 Bredagh 6-21
Tuesday, July 4 - Quarter-final - did not field
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES
Sunday February 26th, Bredagh 1-3 St Galls 3-12 - a much fitter and physically stronger St Galls side proved too good for Bredagh in this early season challenge. Bredagh actually started the livelier side and launched a stream of attacks but these proved fruitless as the wayward shooting by our forwards perhaps highlighted the teams lack of match practice. In contrast, St Galls got into their stride and knocked over four points and then scored a sharply-taken goal. Bredagh replied with a goal when Sean Irwin directed the ball into the net after Niall Nolan's effort came off a post. St Galls pulled away again and led at half-time by 2-8 to 1-0. After the break, St Galls continued to pile on the pressure and ran out easy winners. Bredagh’s three points were scored by Donal Hughes, Peter Graham and Niall Nolan. So, lots of food for thought for the team mentors but it is by no means a doom and gloom situation given the early season nature of the encounter and the fact that St Galls are as good a side as we are likely to face in the season to come.
Sunday March 5th, Bredagh 2-10 St Enda's 1-5 - Bredagh gained their first victory of the season at Cherryvale with a much-improved display against St Enda's. 24 players turned out for the match played over three 20 minute periods (each player getting a minimum 20 minutes pitch time). This great turn out was very encouraging for the coaches who used this game to experiment with several positional changes. Best for Bredagh were Sean Irwin who weighed in with two goals, the galloping Peter Graham who hit five points from play, Cormac Hughes who thumped over two mighty points from nearly 40 metres and Niall Nolan who dominated midfield and gave some excellent possession to the forwards.
Sunday March 26th, Bredagh 2-9 St Brigid's 2-7 - Bredagh recorded a narrow victory over St Brigid's in an entertaining friendly. A strong breeze aided Bredagh in the first half and they moved the ball well from midfield. The forwards took some excellent scores though the best was a cracking point by half-back Michael Magee. Full-forward Matthew 'Cabbage' Mullan weighed in with an opportunist goal and Dermot Colton also goaled after fine work by Paddy Hannity. Other scores came from Niall Nolan (0-3), Sean Irwin (0-2), and Cormac Hughes after a well-worked short 45. Half-time score: Bredagh 2-7 St Brigid's 0-3. Playing into the breeze was a different story. St Brigid's goaled straight from the restart, though Bredagh then worked the ball well upfield with good interchange passing between Cormac Hughes, Niall Nolan, Dermot Colton and Peter Graham. The move ended with Cormac Hughes taking a fine point. St Brigid's scrambled another goal and rattled off three points before Peter Graham replied. Christian Slater went close on two occasions and Bredagh clung on for a narrow victory.
Team: Sean Armstrong, Dermot Colton, Peter Graham, Michael Guerin, Paddy Hannity, Cormac Hughes, Donal Hughes, Christian Hunter, Sean Irwin, Pearse Leitch, Michael Magee, Matthew Mullan, Ryan McAlinden, Donal McKegney, Niall Nolan, Declan O'Hara, Cormac White and Mark McLaughlin.
Coaches Comments: some good midfield and forward play, Donal McKegney was imperious at centre-half-back, Michael Magee is going to give coaching lessons to the team in the art of blocking. With Paddy Woods and Conal Devlin injured, there was a lack of height in the team, and also with Niall Wright unavailable and a few no-shows, the squad was down to the bare minimum. To compete at this level we need a bigger squad and a better turn-out.
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St Josephs 0-0 Bredagh 5-12
Bredagh 4-9 Darragh Cross 0-4
Saul 4-10 Bredagh 1-6
East Down 'A' League Champions
Under 16 Semi-final date
U-16 Championship 2007
Bredagh 2-12 Bryansford 3-7
St.Johns 0-4 Bredagh 1-20
Ardglass 0-1 Bredagh 4-22
Bredagh 3-7 Liatrom 0-5
Loughanisland 0-7 Bredagh 1-8
Bredagh 7-20 Carryduff 0-1
Bredagh 5-9, Teconnaught 6-3
Downpatrick 0-4 Bredagh 2-4
Last League games
Teconnaght 1-6 Bredagh 1-7
Bredagh 1-8 Carryduff 2-10
Ardglass 0-1 Bredagh 6-21
Derrytresk 4-3 Bredagh 4-13
Drumaness 2-2 Bredagh 5-8
Bredagh 5-13 Loughinisland 0-4
Liatroim 0-6 Bredagh 2-8
List of Players
Bredagh 2-7 Teconnaught 0-8
Carryduff 1-9 Bredagh 2-5
Fixtures & Results
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