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Under 8 Boys Football
Bredagh v St Galls
Sunday 8th November 2009
Bredagh's under 8 footballers finished their season on Sunday November 8th with a short trip across the city to play two games against St Galls. After a long run of games all over Down and Ulster, this was recognised as a good test of how far the boys had come since training began back in March. The first game involved all those boys who will still be under age next year and the following year. Bredagh played really well throughout competing for possession and taking some fine scores. Despite losing in the end by a few points there were so many positive signs for the future in this performance. The main event saw Bredagh go toe-to-to with St Galls for 30 minutes of fiercely contested football. Bredagh had kept one of their best performances of the season for the end and were magnificent throughout in dealing with the tough and skilful challenge of St Galls. The sides were evenly matched for most of the game but in the end Bredagh's ability to take goals when they got the chance was the difference and they ended clear winners by 5-4 to 2-5. It was a fitting end to a year in which every one of the boys worked hard in training and performed well in every game they played. The overall improvement in standards is a credit to them all. All the coaches wish them luck as they move on to new challenges at u-10.
U8's v St Brigids
Sunday 4th October
U8's at Drumragh
Saturday 10th October 2009
Bredagh Under-8s renewed their annual rivalry with Drumragh Sarsfields GAC by travelling to Omagh on Saturday October 10th with a squad of 18 boys and their parents. Divided into two teams, the younger group played two well-contested games against their Tyrone opponents running them close in both games. The older under-8 team played games against Trillick St Macartans and the home club. In the first game against a strong and physical Trillick team the boys battled hard througout and came through in extra time with the first score after the match had ended 0-6 to 0-6 in normal time. They also had their first experience of home-town Tyrone umpiring which should stand to them in the future! Against Drumragh in the second match the boys were just as competitive and playing lovely flowing football at times holding on in another tough encounter to win 0-8 to 0-5. The journey home was shorter with two good wins under their belts and everyone is looking forward to the return visit by the Sarsfields next year.
Newry Shamrocks Tournament
Saturday 26th September 2009
On Saturday 26th September Bredagh's young footballers travelled to Pairc Esler in Newry to participate in the inaugural Ian McKeown memorial U8 tournament. On a bright and sunny day they were placed in a difficult group containing Longstone, Tullylish and Downpatrick (eventual winners of the main cup competition). There were some fine performances in these matches from the Bredagh defence with Tiarnan Quinn and Owen Cathcart particularly strong and up front Lughan O'Hare, Conal O'Hare, Conor Napier and Mel Lavery showed some nice touches during the various group matches. After completing the group stage with three close games Bredagh narrowly missed out on a spot in the cup competition and proceeded to the semi final of the plate competition.
In the semi final the boys played Glenn. They knew they were in for a tough game and when the match started Bredagh got into gear early on and put Glenn under pressure with an early score from Jacob McDonnell followed by a couple of nice free kicks from Fergal O'Kane. Things got even better for Bredagh when a long ball from midfielder Owen Cathcart was fielded well by McDonnell who swivelled and hit the back of the net. However, it was not all plain sailing as the Bredagh boys were put under pressure by Glenn resulting in a couple of good points and ended with Patrick Broderick making a fine save following a great solo and low shot by one of the Glenn midfielders. A couple of Bredagh attacks involving nice interplay involving Patrick O'Keefe and Eoin Teggert was quickly was followed by a fine catch and clearance off the line by Bredagh defender Enda Gargin. Several Glenn attacks were stopped by some fine defending from young Ruairi McMahon before a last gasp catch and burst out of defence by Conal O'Hare right before the final whistle ensured Bredagh got a place in the final.
The final was always going to be a tough affair against a well drilled Killeavy side and even though Bredagh were on top thanks to some fine defending by half backs Aaron Patterson and Tiarnan Quinn and some fine forward play by Conor Morrison, Fergal O'Kane and Eoin Teggert, it was Killeavy who got the opening point to take the lead. A couple of missed frees by Bredagh and a couple of wides in open play proved crucial as Killeavy held on to win by that opening point. The management team were proud of the effort put in by the Bredagh boys and could not fault them, however, the disappointment was plain to see on their faces at the end. Ten minutes later the boys were in better spirits and looking forward to the Carryduff tournament next Sunday (4th October).
Thanks to all parents who helped out on the day and congratulations to Newry Shamrocks who hosted a very well organised event.
Clonduff Tournament
Saturday 13th June 2009
Bredagh's under-8 footballers travelled to Hilltown last Saturday morning to defend the Brian McGreevy Memorial Cup they won in such magnificent fashion last year. 32 teams from all over Down and beyond provided the opposition for the Bredagh boys who were drawn in Group A. After a first game against Shamrocks which they dominated from start to finish they were unlucky to lose by the only goal of the game. After that they embarked on a run of four wins without conceding a single score. Clonduff B were beaten 5-3 to no score, followed by a 1-0 to no score win over Attical. Rostrevor were next on the boys' list with a 1-2 to no score win the outcome. The final game decided the outcome of the group with Bredagh running out comprehensive winners with their best performance of the day, 3-4 to no score the final score. That left Bredagh second in their group and they moved on to a Cup quarter-final against Kilcoo. Perhaps struggling after five games in quick succession the boys never really got into that quarter final and lost in the end 0-4 to no score.
This was still a tremendous achievement by all involved who more than lived up to the high standards set last year. Patrick Broderick had a terrific day in goals, conceding only one goal and kicking out with confidence. Enda Gargin, Lughan O'Hare and Mel Lavery were dogged and determined markers in the full back line. Sean Hughes held the line brilliantly at half back, helped throughout by Tiarnan Quinn who also starred up front. Owen Cathcart and Fergal O'Kane never stopped running at midfield and chipped in with some great scores. In the forwards Jacob McDonnell at full forward showed he has a keen eye for goal with some important scores and he was supported by Conor Morrison, who linked the play between midfield and attack. Max Miller, Ciaran McMullan and Eoin Taggart all played well and gave their markers plenty to think about in every match. All in all another great day for the Bredagh under 8s of 2008-9 who made sure that our under age teams continue to be among the best in the county. They did their coaches - Damian O'Kane, Des Fahy, Owen Boyle and Joe McDonnell - and their families proud.
Bredagh U-8's v Bredagh U-9's
Sunday 31st May 2009
U-8 Training
Sunday 17th May 2009
Sunday morning training at Cherryvale...see the photos below
Bredagh v Carryduff
Sunday 26th October 2008
Bredagh v St Enda's
Sunday 5th October 2008
Clonduff Tournament
Saturday 14th June 2008
It was long after five o’clock on Saturday afternoon when the exhausted players, mentors and supporters of the Bredagh Under 8 football squad got back to Belfast from the Clonduff Tournament. But when they did they had the winner’s cup and medals tucked away in their kit bags.
The boys took on and beat the best Down and Ulster had to offer by winning the competition for the first time in a day which will live long in the memories of everyone who was there. The morning began with a game against Clan Eireann, the Lurgan team which has become the standard against which everyone else is judged at this age group. Bredagh ran them close and competed in all areas of the field before losing out by a single point. That excellent performance was a sign of things to come.
They went through the rest of the group section unbeaten, chalking up wins against Clonduff B, Ballyholand and Drumgath and playing out an exciting draw with Warrenpoint. After an anxious wait, the news emerged that Bredagh had qualified on scoring average for the knock-out stages of the premier Cup competition – an achievement in itself – along with their old rivals Clann Eireann.
A quarter-final win over Shane O’Neill’s was followed by an equally comprehensive semi-final victory over Bryansford. By this stage the boys’ tails were up and the prospect of revenge over Clann Eireann in the final became a reality.
The final itself was a hard-fought contest characterised by some excellent football from both sides. Bredagh’s game plan worked out perfectly with their dominance at midfield allowing them to play high balls over the top of the Lurgan defence and let the sharp-shooting forwards do the rest. The game was eventually won 5-1 to 3-0, a seven point victory that was richly deserved.
The squad of 13 boys deserve great credit for coming through eight hard games over the course of a day and for running just as hard at the end of the final as they had in the first group game. Niall McFarland was impressive and confident in goals and his kick-outs set up attack after attack. The full back line was anchored by Joseph Blaney and he was well supported by Henry McGuigan and Niall Boyle on either side of him. In front of them Ronan Costello stopped attack after attack and won vital possession for the team.
At midfield Cormac O’Rawe and Aodhan O’Keefe worked tirelessly all day and delivered quality ball to the forwards in one game after another. Daire Curran was the link-man between the midfield and the inside forwards and those forwards – Conor O’Keefe, Conor Nolan, Tiernan Quinn, Matthew Lyttle and Fergal O’Kane – scored impressively with fantastic goals in every match.
Each one of them was a credit to themselves, their families and to the club on a magnificent day for Bredagh GAC.
U-8 Drumintee Tournament
8th September 2007
U-8 Clonduff Tournament
Saturday 25th August 2007
The Bredagh U-8 footballers had a great day out and were within seconds of winning the shield competition in a very prestigious and competitive tournament. However, all the players went home happy and proud with runners-up medals in their back pockets.
The tournament was once again another great success with 24 teams from four counties participating in the very well organised event. The sun stayed out for the most part and the travelling Bredagh supporters took the opportunity, in between games, to top up their tans!
Bredagh were drawn in a very tough group of 6 teams, which included Clan Eireann (last years winners) and Mayobridge. The lads got off to a good start holding Mayobridge to a scoreless draw in the first game. However, up next was the strongly fancied Clan Eireann team (eventual cup winners on the day) and as expected they came out all guns blazing. It wasn't long before they took control giving Bredagh very few opportunites to get flowing and went on to win the game convincingly. However, the Bredagh lads regrouped following some inspirational words from coaches Mickey Curran and Damien O'Kane
They went on to win their next 3 group games as follows:
Bredagh 1-1 Burren 1-0
Sean Lyttle (1-0), Eamon Carville (0-1)
Bredagh 1-1 Roche Emmets(Co. Louth) 0-2
Conal O'Rawe (1-0), Fintan Meehan (0-1)
Bredagh 3-3 Attical 0-0
Sean Lyttle (2-2), Darragh Curran (0-1), Conal O'Rawe (0-1), Liam Francis (0-1)
The group stages now complete, Bredagh finished joint second with Mayobridge on points but were pushed into third place on score difference, which earned them a quarter-final slot in the shield competition against Moy. The Bredagh lads were, by now, playing with purpose and showing great determination in all areas of the pitch, with the resilient back line of Brendan Gallen and Liam Francis, the flair at midfield of Conal O'rawe and Sean Lyttle and the skillfull forward line of Darragh Curran and Aaron Rooney. They easily disposed of a dejected Moy team by a scoreline of 2-1 to 0-0, with two goals from Sean Lyttle and a point from Conal O'Rawe.
Next up was the match of the day against Rostrevor.........
This match turned into a nail-biting encounter for the Bredagh fans, as Bredagh had most of the play but were unable to score. Luckily, Rostrevor couldn't find their scoring boots either and the match was scoreless at full-time. Extra time was played and this gave Bredagh a second chance, which they seized, scoring 3 points in quick succession, 2 from Conal O'Rawe and the point of the day from Aaron Rooney with a sideline kick.
Great excitement ensued as the lads prepared themselves for the final against Burren, who they defeated in the group stages.
The Bredagh lads dominated the final, but only managed to get 1 point from Aaron Rooney. However, this seemed to be enough as the match went into the final minute, then, totally against the run of play, a loose ball in the Bredagh goalmouth was palmed into the net by a Burren forward. The Bredagh players and spectators were stunned, as the referee blew the final whistle after the kick-out. Heart-breaking for the lads, but they got over it very quickly as they proudly accepted their runners-up medals
This was a fantastic performance by the entire Bredagh U-8 squad, showing great discipline, skill, determination and enthusiasm. Well done to all.
Squad
Andy Harney, Brendan Gallen, Liam Francis, Fergal O'Kane, Eamon Carville, Michael Napier, Christopher Haughey, Aaron Rooney, Niall Shannon, Conal O'Rawe, Matthew Hamilton, Darragh Curran, Fintan Meehan, Sean Lyttle, Cormac O'Rawe and Lorcan Short
Bredagh v Carryduff
Sunday 10th June 2007
The Bredagh U-8's put on a fabulous display of football to win all three challenge games against Carryduff in sun-soaked Cherryvale Park.
Match 1 was a fascinating game with Bredagh and Carryduff locked in a very competetive encounter, with the Bredagh lads coming through victorious by 1 goal in the end. Bredagh backs Brendan Gallen and Liam Francis were very determined not to let the Carryduff forwards get any scoring chances and did a superb defensive job. The midfielders and forwards worked very hard and battled for every ball, showing their football skills while in possession Conall O'Rawe fired home 2 cracking goals which left the Carryduff goalkeeper with no chance of saving. Lorcan Fahy was outstanding at midfield, pushing forward at every opportunity and scored 1 goal and 1 point in total. Up front, Daniel Legget and Andy Harney were in fine form scoring 1 goal and 1 point respectively. All in all it was a first class performance by the Bredagh lads and there are plenty of names to watch out for in the future.
Match 2 was also a very competetive game with Bredagh winning 2-4 to 0-3. Bredagh forwards Cillian Durkan, Darragh Curran and Joseph Blaney were a class act up front, stringing together some great passes and threading their way through the Carryduff defense. Other notable performances by Ronan Costelloe and Aaron Rooney made sure the Bredagh boys stayed on top and come through winners in the end.
Match 3 was slightly easier for the Bredagh lads with the scoreline showing Bredagh to have won by quite a margin. The entire team worked hard and played some great football with notable performances from Michael Napier, Henry McGuigan and Rian Woods.
Drumragh Trip
Clonduff Tournament
Saturday, June 10th - the boys are going to the Clonduff Tournament this Saturday for a 10.00am start. Players to meet at 8.45am sharp in Cherryvale and ready to leave at 9 O'Clock. Bredagh will have two teams, a P3 team and a P4 team.
Training Pictures
St Galls Pictures
Bredagh's youngest boys took part in the St Galls P5 Tournament on Sunday, April 30th.
List of Players
Alessandro Angelone, Fionntan Quinn, Tiarnan Quinn, Conor Nolan, Pearse Woods, Eimeid Woods, John McNamee, Lorcan Short, Daniel Graham, Connell Hughes, Liam Francis, Brendan Gallen, Ronan Costello, Andy Harney, Daire Magee, Conall Deery, Rian Woods, Matthew Hamilton, Niall Shannon, Simon Atkinson, Tim Cunningham, Niall Boyle, Aaron Patterson, Joeseph Hanrahan, Sean McFarlane, Conn McFarlane, Sean Hughes, Ruairi Gallagher, Ciaran McMullan, Ronan MacNamee, Niall McFarland, David O'Hare, Colum McGuigan, Ethan Kivlahan, Ultan Curran, Shaun Lyttle, Odhran Davis, Lucas Mallon, Sam O’Farrell, Dara Curran, Emmett Curran, Lorcan Fahy, Rory McCluskey, Joseph Blaney, Ruairi McMahon, Jake Carlin, Patrick Foster, Cillian O'Hare, Aaron Rooney, Niall Blaney, Mark Blaney, Conall McHugh, Jude Lundy, Pearse Reihill, Eamon Carvill, Conor Lally, Connor Morrison, Conor Leggett, Fintan Meehan, Connor O'Keefe, Daniel Leggett, Conall Doyle, Jack Miller, Nicholas Trowell, Aodhan O'Keefe, Conall O'Rawe, Cillian Durkan, Michael Gormley, David Foster, Leo Waterfield, Fergal O'Kane, Michael Kane, Ruairi Cormican, Liam O’Keefe, Patrick O’Keefe, Conor King, Darragh King, Manus McColgan, Oran O'Connor, Oisin Hanna, Conor Napier, Michael Napier – 83
Fixtures & Results
Sunday, April 30 - St Galls P5 Tournament
4 games played, losing to St Bride's, St John's and Lisburn, beating St Paul's
U-8 Go Games – fixtures to follow
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Bredagh v St Galls
U8's v St Brigids
U8's at Drumragh
Newry Shamrocks Tournament
Clonduff Tournament
Bredagh U-8's v Bredagh U-9's
U-8 Training
Bredagh v Carryduff
Bredagh v St Enda's
Clonduff Tournament
U-8 Drumintee Tournament
U-8 Clonduff Tournament
Bredagh v Carryduff
Drumragh Trip
Clonduff Tournament
Training Pictures
St Galls Pictures
List of Players
Fixtures & Results
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