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U14 HL: Bredagh 6-08 3-01 Castlewellan
Bredagh won this second round game away to Castlewellan with relative ease maintaining their unbeaten record in the league. What was encouraging about this performance was the number of players who got their name on the score sheet – Michael Woods 0-2, Ruairi Sheridan 0-1, Mark Quinn 1-0, Robert Graham 0-1, Lorcan McMullan 0-1, Aaron Maguire 3-1 and the Deccie Magee’s best performance this year with 2-2.
This was a great team performance but the big test will be the final game to decide the league against neighbours Carryduff.
Ulster Feile
Bredagh u14 hurlers competed in the Ulster Feile on 3rd May. In the 3 group matches Bredagh beat Strabane 4-7 to 1-1, lost to Derrynoose by 3-4 to 1-4 and beat St Bridgid's 3-0 to 1-3.
They finished 2nd in their group narrowly missing out on a place in the final.
U14 HL: Bredagh 2:05 0-00 Castlewellan
Bredagh kept their unbeaten record with a win at home to Castlewellan on Wednesday evening. It was tough going for Bredagh, for despite having the majority of the procession they only managed to score 3 points in the first half, all coming from captain Lorcan McMullan. The second half was a better all round team performance with mid fielder Ruairi Sheridan growing in confidence with every game, scoring a goal and a point. Substitute Mark Quinn battled hard at full forward and was rewarded with a fine opportunist goal driven off the ground to the back of the net. At the other end a strong defensive performance held the Castwellan attack scoreless and the few shots that were on target were easily dealt with by keeper Conor Costello. Another point from McMullan finished it off.
Photographs from the Feile Final in Portaferry
The victorious Bredagh team and mentors.
Action from the final against Carryduff.
Winning goal hero Aaron Maguire
The final whistle!
The winning team receive their medals
Bredagh Captain Lorcan McMullan introduces the winning team. Lorcan also claimed second place in the individual skills competition.
Down Feile Final: Bredagh 1-05 1-02 Carryduff
Bredagh win Down Hurling Feile
Bredagh u14 Hurlers won the Down hurling Feile Division 2 for the third time in four years but this was no easy win. The group stages were played on Saturday and Bredagh won through with wins over Liatrom and Ballyvarley to qualify for finals day on Sunday. The whole squad of 23 players had played their part to get the team through to this stage. It was almost inevitable, that with the ongoing commitment and growth of hurling in neighbours Carryduff, that they too would come through to the final stage and so it turned out with both teams down to meet in Sundays final. With the only previous encounter between these two teams this season ending in a draw, there really was nothing between them going into this game.
Both teams were fired up from the start with Bredagh playing with the advantage of a strong breeze. Despite this, there was evidence of nerves among the Bredagh boys and they struggled to contain the Carryduff attack. It took a Lorcan McMullan point from a free to settle them but this was quickly cancelled out by a Carryduff point at the other end. The Bredagh full back line, led by Joe Shields battled well and Peter Rice and Enda McGonigle did as asked and kept their lines clear. In the attack young under 12, Sean McGourty, was fearless and came the closest to scoring a goal when he gained possession twice, rounding his marker and driving towards the Carryduff goal only to be swamped by the physically bigger Carryduff defence. On the opposite side of the full forward line Aidan Donaghy battled hard for possession. Another exchange of points between the teams left the scores level until disaster struck for Bredagh.
Despite the hard work of half backs Michael Deery and Stevie Dougal the Carryduff attack broke through and rattled a shot at the Bredagh goal which initially looked like it was saved by keeper Conor Costello but which came off the underside of the crossbar and into the Bredagh net. Before the half time whistle, McMullan bagged his third point to leave the score at the break Carryduff 1.2 Bredagh 0.3.
It was decision time for the Bredagh boys going out to into the second half, 2 points down, facing a strong breeze, and a Carryduff team equally determined to win this encounter. The time for talking was over and it was down to the Bredagh boys to make up their minds.
Second half
The second half was end to end stuff and a nerve wrecking experience for the travelling supporters. Sean McGuigan did a fantastic man marking job on the key Carryduff Centre half forward Sean O’Callaghan. Niall Fitzpatrick slotted into defence to replace Perter Rice. The half forwards of Deccie Magee, Ronan McKegney and Michael Woods upped their game. Ruairi Sheridan began to dominate winning the battle in midfield, freeing up McMullan who was playing a true captains role, covering every inch of the park, one minute on the full back line, the next in the middle of the attack. Magee’s hard work was rewarded with a fine point before Mc Mullan struck the sliotar over the bar from a free to get the equaliser.
With time running out, the pressure was on both teams to get a score. Centre half forward Ronan McKegney gained possession within scoring range but immediately surrounded by the Carryduff defence, was unfortunate to be blown up for over-carrying. The frustration was starting to show and the free was moved forward by the referee. Bredagh responded immediately and Dario Angelone won possession back striking the ball up to Stevie Dougal who played it forward to Daniel Devlin. Daniel forced his way through the Carryduff defence striking the ball on towards goal but unfortunately dropping just short. Luckily Aaron Maguire was there to strike the sliotar into the back of the Carryduff net for what proved to be the winner.
Bredagh defended for the remaining few minutes to the final whistle and the whole squad erupted onto the pitch delighted to have pulled off this great victory and a place at the all Ireland Feile in Co Loais & Offaly on 20/22 June. Try telling these guys it’s not about winning!
Final Score: Bredagh 1-5 Carryduff 1-2
Both teams were congratulated in the presentation speeches for what was described as probably the best Feile Division 2 final in the history of the competition in Down. This rounded off a great Feile weekend for Bredagh with Captain Lorcan McMullan having already come second in the Feile Skills competition on Friday Evening.
Bredagh Squad: Conor Costello, Enda McGonigle, Joe Shields, Peter Rice, Stevie Dougal, Sean McGuigan, Michael Deery, Lorcan McMullan, Ruairi Sheridan, Deccie Magee, Ronan McKegney, Michael Woods, Aidan Donaghy, Aaron Maguire, Sean McGourty, Niall Fitzpatrick, Mark Patterson, Daniel Devlin, Mark Quinn, Daniel Mulvenna, Dario Angelone, Ronan Smyth, Robert Graham.
U14 Hurling League: Bredagh 0-04 Carryduff 1-01
This was the Bredagh U14 hurling squads first league game of the season and a local derby away to Carryduff was always going to be a tough one.
The Bredagh lads started well playing with wind advantage in the first half. Captain Lorcan McMullan, who went on to give a man of the match performance, settled the Bredagh lads with a fine point. Deccie Magee followed soon after with a second point for Bredagh. Carryduff kept up the pressure and were always dangerous on the attack. The Bredagh full back line of Sean McGuigan, Peter Rice and Michael Deery defended well but then just before half time Carryduff got the one and only goal of the game to take the lead followed by an equaliser from McMullan to leave the sides all square going in at half time.
Second half
Bredagh knew this was not going to be an easy game and the second half was a scrappy affair. Despite playing against a strong breeze Bredagh had most of the possession but just couldn’t convert this possession into scores. Ruairi Sheridan, partnering Lorcan McMullan at midfield, worked tirelessly trying to keep the ball up in the Carryduff half and was unfortunate not to score on several occasions. The most dramatic moment of the game came in the last seconds when Carryduff broke through the Bredagh defence and were on for a clear goal to win the match. It most surely would have been the winner for Carryduff if it were not for a heroic dive and save by stand in keeper Enda McGonnigle. McGonagle’s diving save of a shot at point blank range, drew applause from both sets of supporters and while McMullan may have been the man of the match, McGonagle was certainly the hero. With the next puck out the referee blew the final whistle and the game ended in a draw.
Overall it was a good team performance and sets the boys up well for their next league game away to Liatroim on Wednesday evening.
Team: Enda McGonigle, Michael Deery, Sean McGuigan, Peter Rice, Niall Fitzpatrick, Ronan McKegney, Michael Woods,Lorcan McMullan, Ruairi Sheridan, Aidan Donaghy, Joe Shields, Stevie Dougal, Deccie Magee, Aaron Maguire, Daniel Devlin, Mark Quinn, Sean McGourty, Daniel Mulvenna, Ronan Smyth.
Qualifying league fixtures 2008
U14 Series 1: Wednesday 2 April 6.30p.m.
Group A
Carryduff v. Bredagh
Liatroim v. Castlewellan
Group B
Clonduff v. Warrenpoint
Shamrocks v. St. Patricks
U14 Series 2: Wednesday 9 April 6.30p.m.
Group A
Liatroim v. Bredagh
Castlewellan v. Carryduff
Group B
Shamrocks v. Warrenpoint
St. Patricks v. Clonduff
U14 Series 3: Wednesday 23 April 7.00 p.m.
Group A
Carryduff v. Liatroim
Bredagh v. Castlewellan
Group B
Clonduff v. Shamrocks
Warrenpoint v. St Patricks
U14 Series 4: Wednesday 30 April 7.30 p.m.
Group A
Bredagh v. Carryduff
Castlewellan v. Liatroim
Group B
Warrenpoint v. Clonduff
St Patricks v. Shamrocks
U14 Series 5: Wednesday 7 May 7.30 p.m.
Group A
Bredagh v. Liatroim
Carryduff v. Castlewellan
Group B
Warrenpoint v. Shamrocks
Clonduff v.St. Patricks
U14 Series 6: Wednesday 14 May 7.30 p.m.
Group A
Liatroim v.Carryduff
Castlewellan v. Bredagh
Group B
Shamrocks v. Clonduff
St. Patricks v. Warrenpoint
U14 Playoffs: Wednesday 21 May 7.30 p.m.
Winner Grp A v. Runner-Up Grp B
Winner Grp B v. Runner-Up Grp A
Two winning teams qualify for U 14 Division 1 League and semi final draw of U14 B Championship.
Remaining teams go to U 14 Division 2 League
U13s win at Ballyvarley!
The winning u13 team.
Team captain Peter Rice receives the trophy.
Bredagh U13 hurlers travelled to Ballyvarley on Saturday 27th October, to compete in an eleven-a-side tournament. They lifted the trophy beating Ballyvarley, Carryduff A and Carryduff B. This adds to their seven-a-side trophy win at Banbridge the previous weekend.
The team elected Peter Rice as team captain to receive the trophy after a superb performance at left corner back. Ruari Sheridan scored three dream points in the final, capitalising on the tireless efforts of Joe Shields and Lorcan Mc Mullan to win possession.
Many thanks to Ballyvarley G.A.C and Dermot Stewart in particular for arranging both tournaments.
U13s win 7 a-side tournament in Banbridge
U13 Captain Sean McGuigan recieves the trophy from the Ballyvarley Chairman.
u14s trip to Mayfield, Cork, September 2007
Bredagh won the Mayfield shield competition.
u14s in action in Cork.
Tony Forristal Tournament
Down u14s at the Tony Forristal Tournament in Waterford.
Jack Hollywood in action against Westmeath.
A well earned rest!
Conrad Quinn played at corner forward against Derry.
Bredagh u14 hurlers play for the County
Eoghan Curran, Kaelan Devlin, Jack Hollywood, Niall Irwin, Conrad Quinn and Daniel Robinson set off to represent Down in the Tony Forristal Tournament in Waterford. The boys played well in matches against Derry and Westmeath and enjoyed the whole experience.
U14 Hurling League: Bredagh 8-02 St Pats 7-09
Bredagh went into this game against St Pats in the Down u14 hurling league still smarting from their narrow defeat to the same team in the championship earlier in the season. Despite a number of first team players missing due to holidays, the breadth of this current u14 squad meant that there was an ample number of quality players available who were only too happy to get their chance to show they deserved their place on the first 15.
St Pats are a big physical team but the Bredagh lads were up for it and got stuck in from the start and gave as good as they got. St Pats took an early lead but Bredagh fought back with great defensive performances from Jordan O'Dowd and Conrad ‘the Rock’ Quinn supported by the two Michaels, Deery and Doran at left and right corner back. Bredagh began to settle and take control of the game led by Eoghan Curran who for the whole 70 minutes hardly stopped to take a breath, playing a sweepers role winning every ball across the entire defence and linking up both with mid field duo Danny Robinson and Kaelan Devlin and also driving the ball directly up to the full forward line were Niall Irwin was unstoppable. In the championship game St Pats had double marked Niall and they paid the price for not applying the same tactic in this game with Niall running up a personal tally of 6 goals. Niall was well supported in the full forwards by Deccie Magee and Dario Angelone who despite being up against physically bigger opponents came out on top in the majority of challenges.
Second half
Bredagh went in at half time with a 2 point lead but the Bredagh boys failed to capitalise on this at the start of the second half and a combination of sustained pressure from St Pats and a lapse of concentration by Bredagh saw St Pats rattle in 3 goals in a 5 minute period followed by a brace of points. Inspired by the return back onto the field of Conrad Quinn after coming off injured, Bredagh upped their game and battled on to reduce the margin to 4 points. Ciaran McFarland began to dominate in the half back line driving long balls up into the forwards and Sean McGuigan was leading the half forward line supported by Stephen O’Connor and impressive newcomers to hurling Brian Cunningham and David Malanaphy.
Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, Bredagh had left it too late and were beaten by the final whistle. This was truly a team effort with great performances right across the team. It’s always difficult on a night like this to single out one player for ‘man of the match’ but after the game the whole team agreed that if one player deserved that accolade, then it would have to be Eoghan Curran.
Team: Jack Hollywood, Michael Doran, Conrad Quinn, Michael Deery, Eoghan Curran, Ciaran Mc Farland, Jordan O’Dowd, Kaelin Devlin, Danny Robinson, Sean McGuigan, David Malanaphy, Brian Cunningham, , Deccie Magee, Niall Irwin, Steven O’Connor, Dario Angelone,
u14 Hurling Blitz off!
The u14 blitz arranged for Ballygalget on Saturday 16th June is off due to the weather. It is hoped to re-arrange for Sunday week. Watch this site for details.
U14 B HC Bredagh 6-12 1-01 Liatroim
Bredagh U14 Hurlers had a comprehensive win over Liatrom in the first round of the Down U14B Championship at Cherryvale on Wednesday night. This was Bredagh’s first game against a non Ards team this year after competing in Division 1 in both the Feile and the League. The experience of competing at this level has paid off and as the score line against Liatrom clearly shows just how far this young team has progressed.
Going into the game, Bredagh weren’t taking any chances facing Liatrom who have traditionally been one of the strongest non Ards teams. From the throw in Bredagh went on the attack but it was to be the performance of full forward Niall Irwin on the night, that was to end the game as a contest by half time. Niall wrecked havoc in the Liatrom defence racking up a personal tally of 5.5 which must surely be a Bredagh record, if not a Down one, in a championship hurling match. Even when Liatrom did manage to get the ball over the half way line the Bredagh defence was solid and as the game progressed Bredagh’s game opened up with some superb and intelligent interplay, moving the ball from the full backs right up to the forwards and finishing off in scores. This was a great team performance with all the full forward line getting on the score sheet including U12 star Aidan Donaghy. Next up is St Patricks on Wednesday in Cherryvale at 7.30pm.
Team & Scorers: Jack Hollywood, Michael Doran, Conrad Quinn (0.1), Eoghan Curran, Ciaran Mc Farland (0.1) Tim Durkan, Jordan O’Dowd, Kaelin Devlin (0.1) Danny Robinson (0.1) Joe Sheilds, Lorcan Mc Mullan (1.1) Stevie Dougal, Aidan Donaghy (0.1) Niall Irwin (5.5), Deccie Magee (0.1), Sean McGuigan, Steven O’Connor, Peter Rice, Michael Deery, Dario Angelone, Mark Quinn.
U14 B HC Bredagh 6-12 1-01 Liatroim
U14 HL - Bredagh 3-08 2-07 Ballygalget
Bredagh U14 hurlers beat Ballygalget by 4 points on Wednesday evening in cherryvale to complete a league "double" over the Ards boys. Report to Follow.
U14 Championship draw
The draws for the Down under 14 and 16 Championships were made on Monday 30 April with Bredagh drawing Liatroim at U-14 level.
Full draw
U-14 B Championship (commencing week beginning 13 May)
A. St Patricks v. Castlewellan
B. Bredagh v. Liatroim
C. Warrenpoint v. Carryduff
D. Clonduff v. Newry Shamrocks
Semi Finals (Cup/Shield) B v. A; D v. C
Down U14 Hurling Feile
It was always going to be a major challenge for Bredagh’s U14 hurlers to win this years Down Feile and emulate the success of Bredagh teams in the previous two Feiles. This years team had been forced to compete in Division 1 along with the Ards teams and were drawn against Portaferry in the semi final – a team that not only had not been beaten this year but had not even conceded a single score.
Playing on the main pitch in Castlewellan, which was in perfect condition for hurling, the boys got off to a nervous start and conceded a soft goal. After this they started to settle and get into the game but the Portaferry midfield and half forwards were particularly strong and continued to pile on the pressure throughout the first half. Despite a battling performance from all the Bredagh defence and in particular Conrad Quinn, Eoghan Curran and the steady Michael Doran, the half time score was Portaferry 3:6 to Bredagh 0:0.
The Bredagh lads knew that the task ahead was massive but didn’t drop their heads. They also knew that Portaferry were defending with pride the fact that they had not conceded a score against them all season. Realising that to win this game would be a bridge too far, Bredagh set themselves the objective for the second half of not conceding any more scores while getting at least one score against this strong Portaferry side.
Bredagh settled from the start playing with greater confidence and more as a unit using the wings to move the ball up to the forwards. Tim Durkan moved out to mid field and Danny Robinson switched into centre half back to pick up one of the main Portaferry danger men who had been doing a lot of the damage in the first half. Danny held him scoreless for the whole second half. Tim Durkan and Kaelan Devlin opened up the midfield and Lorcan McMullan worked hard to keep the ball in the Portaferry half. Then the break came thanks to Stevie Dougal taking on two Portaferry men and wining the ball which he played out to Nial Irwin who cleverly had moved out to the wing from centre full forward. Free of his marker, Niall took the ball, moved into position, steadied himself and played a great shot from a very difficult angle over the head of the keeper into the top corner of the Portaferry net. This was quickly followed by a well taken point from a free out near the halfway line by Tim Durkan. Such was the defending in this second half that Portaferry only managed three scores in the whole half as Ronan mc Kegney, despite an earlier injury, and Ciaran McFarland stepped up their performace in the half back line. The final score was a credible Portaferry 4:8 to Bredagh 1:1.
Bredagh Team:
Jack Hollywood, Conrad Quinn, Eoghan Curran, Michael Doran, Ciaran McFarland, Tim Durkan (0:1), Ronan McKegney, Kaelan Devlin, Danny Robinson, Lorcan McMullan, Joe Shields, Ruairi Sheridan, Declan Magee, Niall Irwin (1:0), Stevie Dougal, Dario Angelone, Lorcan Smylie, Gerard White, Mark Quinn, Aoran Maguire, Robert Graham, Peter Brennan, Peter Rice, Stephen O’Connor, Sean McGuigan, Michael Deerry
Down U14 Hurling ‘A’ Section
Bredagh 0:0 Portaferry 3:12
If ever a score line completely misrepresented a performance, then last Wednesday’s U14 Hurling match between Bredagh and Portaferry was a classic example. Bredagh went into this encounter knowing that Portaferry had already beaten the other Ards teams without even conceding a point. This game had the potential to bring these young Bredagh hurlers back down to earth with a bang after their recent victory over Ballygalget but that would be to underestimate the spirit of this squad. From the throw in Bredagh went on the attack closing down and frustrating the Portaferry forwards. Portaferry had plenty of skill but it still took them 20 minutes to register a score. Jack Hollywood was his usual self continually pulling off spectacular saves and clearances and Eoghan Curran had his best game in a Bredagh Jersey this year which drew the comment “that Bredagh corner back’s a great player” from a Portaferry mentor on the line. In the second half Michael Doran, who has been growing in confidence with every game, unfortunately had to come off after receiving a gash to his leg and was replaced by Gerard White at left corner back. Dario Angelone also came on in the second half at right half back putting in a great defensive performance.
Despite the relentless hard work of Kaelan Devlin and Danny Robinson at mid field and Ciaran McFarland, Lorcan McMullan and Joe Shields in the half forwards Bredagh struggled to get the ball up to their full forwards. Niall Irwin, Declan Magee and Stevie Dougal were unfortunate not to score with the few chances that came their way in both halves. It’s hard to pick a man of the match but Ronan McKegney was outstanding and epitomised the determination and doggedness of the whole Bredagh team in this game.
This experience will have done no harm to Bredagh’s confidence as they prepare to compete as the only non Ards team in the ‘A’ Section of the Down Feile in Castlewellan on 21 April.
U14 'A' Hurling league - Oh Danny Boy
Young Bredagh Hurler Danny Robinson broke Ballygalget hearts and helped make a little bit of history with a superb individual goal last Wednesday evening when Bredagh U14 Hurlers made their second visit to the Ards in less than a week.
After an encouraging result in their first game against Ballycran in the Down U14 ‘A’ League on Saturday, losing 5:6 to 2:4 the boys travelled to Ballygalget with a renewed confidence.
The Bredagh team knew they were up against it, travelling without the injured Emmett Dougan and with star players Tim Durkan and Jack Hollywood both carrying injuries into the game.
The boys got stuck in from the throw in and were quickly on top of their opponents. Niall Irwin was on fire, opening the scoring with a superb point followed up with a goal and a further point to settle the Bredagh boys into a comfortable lead. Ballygalget typically didn’t drop their heads and fought back firing over a couple of points before Lorcan McMullan struck back with a fine point for Bredagh. The Bredagh defence was rock solid marshalled by centre full back and Captain Conrad Quinn who was supported by Eoghan Curran and Michael Doran who cleared his lines with confidence throughout the game. Ronan McKegney fought for every ball in the half backs and Jordan O’Dowd outclassed his man in every challenge. At midfield Tim Durkan despite his injured hip, fought on bravely until he could run no more but refusing to come off, was switched into centre full back.
The second half was a lesson for this young Bredagh hurling team. Despite re-starting with a lead of 2:3 to 0:2 they were suddenly on the defensive as a fired up Ballygalget began to dominate the second half scoring two quick goals to put them right back in the game. Bredagh struggled to contain them and only gained some respite when Lorcan McMullan and Joe Shields fired over points. Despite this, Ballygalget continued to pile on the pressure scoring another point and after a series of superb saves and clearances by the Bredagh goal keeper, Jack Hollywood, they finally broke through to score a third goal to take a 1 point lead. Niall Irwin ran his heart out trying to get the elusive goal to steal the game but was denied a point blank shot on goal by a superb save by the Ballygalget keeper. Then with literally the last few minutes remaining, Irwin pushed forward again only to be denied by the keeper but this time the high rebound was plucked out of the air by Danny Robinson, who made no mistake and drove the ball to the back of the Ballygalget net to put Bredagh back in front. On the puck out the referee blew the final whistle and Bredagh U14 hurlers celebrated their elevation into the top flight of Down underage hurling. Next up Portaferry!
Final Score:
Bredagh 3:5 Ballygalget 3:2
Team: Jack Hollywood, Conrad Quinn, Eoghan Curran, Michael Doran, Jordan O’Dowd, Ciaran McFarland, Ronan McKegney, Tim Durkan, Danny Robinson, Lorcan McMullan, Joseph Sheilds, Michael Deery, Nial Irwin, Declan Magee, Gerard White, Aaron Maguire, Dario Angelone, Mark Quinn, Stevie Dougal, Sreven O’Connor, Sean McGuigan
Final Win
U-14 Hurling Champions Again...
Down U-14 B Championship Final at Castlewellan - Bredagh 8-14 Kilclief 3-3. REPORT: this was a fitting end-of-season display by the best team outside the Ards in their age group. Bredagh have now gone unbeaten outside the Ards for the entire season in both League and Championship, AND they have won this title for the third year in-a-row. There were a number of impressive individual displays notably from Conor McCloskey, Emmett Costello and goalkeeper Jack Hollywood, who shaded the MVP award with Emmett. His courage and maturity in his midfield role against Kilclief’s impressive Barry ‘Baz’ Duignan was awesome in the real sense of that word. Jack’s saves early in the game in particular drew admiration from the crowd including Kilclief supporters and merited a special mention from Pat Waterson when presenting the cup to Bredagh. Jack, with the help of Danny Robinson in particular, ensured that Kilclief did not race into an early lead. Pat also praised Conor as the best player on the Bredagh team. The strength of the team was evident in the range of different players who got on the scoresheet – six players in total with Kealan Devlin grabbing 4-2 in a masterful display at full forward, taking home his second consecutive match ball having achieved a similar feat in the semi-final. Approximately half of this squad are eligible again next year when we must confront the more difficult task of taking on the Ards teams in the ‘A’ division of the Féile.
Squad: Jack Hollywood, Danny Robinson, James Cormican, Michael Doran, Tim Durkan, Damhan Farmer, Conal Mulholland, Eoghan Curran, Conrad Quinn, Emmett Costello 0-1, Conor McCloskey 0-8 (5 frees), Ciaran Kelly 0-2, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Ciaran McFarland 0-1, Emmet Dougan 3-0, Ben McCaughey, Kealan Devlin 4-2, Niall Irwin, Ben Horner, Stephen O’Connor, Jordan O’Dowd.
Bredagh 4-13 Liatroim 1-13
B Championship Semi-Final, Saturday September 2nd - Bredagh advanced to the final in search of another trophy to add to their Down and Ulster Féile successes. They were put to the test though by a Liatroim side that contains one of the best non-Ards players, Ryan McAleenan, who scored all but one point of his side’s total. The sides were level at half time 2-6 to 1-9, thanks in part to wonder sub Ciaran McFarland who got a great goal with his second touch. However, the work that Bredagh have put in through the year helped them through the second half when they added 2-7 to Liatroim’s second half total of four points. Ciaran Fitzpatrick was the Man of the Match, playing a linking role between half back and half forward and scoring a point. Kealan Devlin had a powerful game at full forward, notching up 3-2 and earning him the right to take home the match ball. Emmet Dougan also had a number of wonder points from play, while Conor McCloskey also scored a number of points and, along with Emmett Costello, played a leadership role in quelling the Liatroim midfield. Conal Mulholland had to be replaced by Eoghan Curran who performed very solidly once again. Conrad Quinn played the role of blood sub when Conor had to be carried off injured. Bredagh now play Kilclief in the final, but before then, a number of lads must surely now qualify for the non-Ards Academy team in their ‘A’ championship semi final against Ballycran on Saturday.
Squad: Jack Holywood, Danny Robinson, James Cormican, Michael Doran, Tim Durkan, Damhan Farmer, Conal Mulholland, Eoghan Curran, Conrad Quinn, Emmett Costello, Conor McCloskey, Ciaran Kelly, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Ciaran McFarland, Emmet Dougan, Ben McCaughey, Kealan Devlin, Niall Irwin, Sean McGuigan.
Bredagh 1-0 Ballygalget 4-19
U-14 B Hurling League - fourteen Bredagh players showed up for this game, including guest player Peita McAlister from the U-14 Camógie team, who had a tremendous game. Bredagh played some quality hurling against the strongest and most accomplished Ards team that we have met this year so far. Goalscorer Niall Irwin reverted to half back for the second half and had a great game, while Conal Mulholland helped the team out by playing in goal even though injured had a superlative game demonstrating great bravery under the dropping ball. As with all the matches against the Ards this was a learning experience and the score does not do justice to the quality of Bredagh hurling, a point gratuitously acknowledged by the Ballygalget mentors afterwards.
Team: Conal Mulholland, Peita McAllister, James Cormican, Michael Doran, Danny Robinson, Damhan Farmer, Ciaran Kelly, Emmet Costello, Emmet Dougan, Ben McCaughey, Kealan Devlin, Matthew McMullan, Niall Irwin, Jack Hollywood.
Ballycran 8-7 Bredagh 2-1
U-14 B Hurling League - this was a marvellous performance by a team with depleted resources as a result of suspensions and holidays. Two U-12s - Joe Shields and Deccie Magee - supplemented the squad and performed very well, with Deccie in particular breaking two hurleys in the course of the game. The final score gives a most misleading impression as at half time Ballycran only led by 2-1 to 1-1. The first half was easily Bredagh’s best half hour of hurling all year, and Ballycran were clearly worried. They had things a little easier in the second half when they played with the strong sea wind that normally howls down the St Joe’s pitch. Still they were flattered by the final scoreline and there was a clear feeling that Bredagh had made significant progress in the year. Ben and Kealan were the scorers, with Jack making some great saves.
Team: Jack Hollywood, Michael Doran, James Cormican, Declan Magee, Danny Robinson, Damhan Farmer, Eoghan Curran, Emmet Dougan, Emmet Costello, Ciaran Kelly, Keelan Devlin, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Joe Shields, Ben McCaughey, Niall Irwin.
Féile Pictures 2
All Ireland Féile
Bredagh were hosted by the Aghabullogue club in mid-Cork, between Blarney and Macroom, about fifteen miles from the city. One of their former players is the current Cork senior manager John Allen.
Our hosts had a very strong team and defeated us in our first game on Friday, June 16th, by 5-4 to 1-2. We also lost to Donoughamore on the Saturday morning by 3-8 to 0-1 and then beat Gowna from Cavan by 7-3 to 3-4.
Wearing new jerseys, the boys thoroughly enjoyed the Féile experience and did their club and county proud.
Guess who arrived in the chopper?
GAA President Nickey Brennan paid a flying visit, meeting the Bredagh lads.
No chopping lads!
I'm a Bredagh coach, get me outta here!
Cooling off... a Bredagh player takes a dive.
As always at the Féile, new friends were made.
HOW THEY GOT THERE, winning the Down Féile
Bredagh qualified for the All Ireland Féile for the second year in-a-row by winning the Co Down Division Two title at Castlewellan on Saturday, April 22nd.
Captain Conor McCloskey (pictured above) was the star player for Bredagh, supported superbly by Emmett Costello, while left-corner-back Michael Doran emulated his father Noel by qualifying for the national Féile as a Down champion. Noel was on the very first Down hurling team (Kilkeel) to play in the All Ireland Féile in 1971, also as a left-corner-back. The Bredagh boys stormed through Division Two, scoring a total of 17 goals and 16 points in their five matches. This included 5-2 in the Final against Warrenpoint. The entire squad played marvellous hurling and conceded only 1-3 in the entire series of games. Niall Irwin was the hat-trick hero in the Final, with Kealan Devlin getting the other two. The point-scoring throughout the tournament was impressive as well, with Emmet Dougan getting a spectacular point in the round-robin games against Carryduff when he struck the ball on the ground only to see it deflect over the crossbar.
Squad: Conal Mulholland, Kaelan Devlin, Conor McCloskey, Niall Irwin, Ciaran Kelly, Ben McCaughey, Emmet Dougan, Ben Scullion, Emmet Costello, Jack Hollywood, Tim Durkan, Damhan Farmer, Ben Horner, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, James Cormican, Daniel Robinson, Ciaran McFarland, Matthew McMullan, Michael Doran, Conrad Quinn.
MESSAGE FROM SEAN Óg - All Ireland winning Cork captain Sean Óg O hAilpin sent a message of congratulations to Bredagh hurlers for reaching the All Ireland Féile. In a text message, he said: "Congratulations to your Féile squad on making it to the finals for a second year going. Hope ye can top it off by winning it in Cork. Good to hear of the great strides and developments by your hurling club. Will see you in Cork for the Féile. Sean Óg".
ABOUT AGHABULLOGUE
They wear green jerseys and are in a mad GAA area, playing football and hurling. Last year, they won two of their matches in the Féile and only lost narrowly to another Cork side, Croke Rovers. They have good players coming through to U-14 because they have won the mid-Cork U-12 hurling and football championships in both of the last two years. Their facilities include two full-size pitches, a sports/general purpose hall with a stage, sound and stage lighting, meeting rooms, four dressing Rooms, a shop and a gym.
Check out these links: www.aghabulloguegaa.com & www.feilenangael.com
SEE BELOW FOR A REPORT and PICTURES FROM THE DOWN FÉILE and FROM THE ULSTER FÉILE
Bredagh 0-2 Portaferry 6-10
League, Wednesday June 14th - a disappointing scoreline but it really wasn't as bad as it looks. The Ards teams still seem to have that little bit extra, maybe a killer instinct developed through the decades, but to most observers this contest was evenly matched, especially in the first-half. Bredagh needed a good run-out before heading off to Cork and they certainly got that. It must be remembered that we are now competing with the very best teams in Down, in Division One of the League. We are still on a long-term objective of trying to bridge what used to be a massive gap between the Ards teams and the rest of county Down. And, we really are making progress!
Bredagh 11-11 Clonduff 0-0
B Championship, Wednesday June 7th - the boys warmed up nicely for the All Ireland Féile with a very impressive performance. There were only two goals between the same sides when they met recently in a challenge game, but Bredagh stepped up a gear on this occasion and showed that they are improving all the time.
New Fixtures
Co Down U-14 League Division One Fixtures
Wednesday June 14 - Bredagh 0-2 Portaferry 6-10
Monday June 19 - Ballygalget P Bredagh P
Wednesday June 21 at 7.45pm - Bredagh v Ballycran
Wednesday June 28 at 7.45pm - Warrenpoint v Bredagh
Wednesday August 2 at 7.30pm - Bredagh v Warrenpoint
Wednesday August 9 at 7.15pm - Ballycran v Bredagh
Wednesday August 16 at 7.15pm - Bredagh v Ballygalget
Wednesday August 23 at 7.00pm - Portaferry v Bredagh
Bredagh 8-8 Kilclief 3-1
League, Wednesday May 31 - Bredagh's fourth win out of four. They've beaten Liatroim away, Ballyvarley, Castlewellan and Kilclief. More details to follow.
St Enda's 3-4 Bredagh 0-7
Challenge, Monday May 29th
Bredagh 3-1 Ballyvarley 1-0
League match, Wednesday May 3 - Bredagh had to work hard for this win at Cherryvale where the conditions didn’t help the hurling. With Conor McCloskey, Emmet Costello and Ben Horner not available, Emmet Dougan and Tim Durkan dominated midfield in the first half, but Bredagh had only scored two goals by half-time. With the wind behind them in the second half, Ballyvarley were much more threatening and there were a couple of goalmouth scrambles but Jack Hollywood prevented Ballyvarley from drawing level. Finally, after another great save from Jack, Ballyvarley managed to score from the rebound. Bredagh didn’t let the pressure get to them and they managed to score another goal and a point to secure the match. U-12s Joseph Shields, Aaron Maguire and Ronan McKegney played well and Ronan’s hard work produced a valuable goal for Bredagh.
Squad & Scorers: Jack Hollywood, Eoghan Curran, Conal Mulholland, Stephen O’Connor, Dahman Farmer, Ben McCaughey, Conrad Quinn, James Cormican, Emmet Dougan, Niall Fitzpatrick, Ciaran Kelly, Jordan O’Dowd, Kaelan Devlin, Daniel Robinson, Matthew McMullan, Ben Scullion, Aaron Maguire, Joseph Shields, Niall Irwin 2-0, Ronan McKegney 1-0, Tim Durkan 0-1.
Coaches Comments: After our success in the Down and Ulster Féile, this narrow victory may appear disappointing. However, when you consider that we had three key players missing, that we introduced three U-12s, and that we had a number of players only allowed to use their backhand, the coaches are well pleased with the result. Our major weakness was our inability to raise the ball and drive it a reasonable distance, but this will come with training. The attitude, effort and commitment of this squad are tremendous and in six weeks we will be ready for Cork.
Fixtures & Results
Challenge Games
Saturday, March 11 - Bredagh 1-3 St Enda's 2-5
Wednesday, April 12 - Bredagh lost to Creggan
Wednesday May 24 – Clonduff 3-2 Bredagh 5-2
Monday, May 29 - St Enda's 3-4 Bredagh 0-7
Preliminary League Section A
Wednesday April 26 - Liatroim 5-5 Bredagh 7-6
Wednesday May 3 - Bredagh 3-1 Ballyvarley 1-0
Wednesday May 10 - Castlewellan 0-0 Bredagh 6-13
Wednesday May 17 - Bredagh P Kilclief P
Wednesday May 31 - Bredagh 8-8 Kilclief 3-1
Championship
Wednesday, June 7 - Bredagh 11-11 Clonduff 0-0
Down Féile in Castlewellan
Saturday, April 22
Bredagh 2-4 Liatroim 0-0
Bredagh 2-4 Castlewellan 0-0
Bredagh 5-3 Ballela 1-0
Bredagh 3-3 Carryduff 0-1
Final
Bredagh 5-2 Warrenpoint 0-2
Ulster Féile in Cushendall
Saturday, April 29
Bredagh 2-5 Ardoyne 2-1
Bredagh 1-2 Eoghan Rua 0-3
Final
Bredagh 3-5 Creggan 0-7
All Ireland Féile
Friday, June 16 - Aghabullogue 5-4 Bredagh 1-2
Saturday, June 17 - Donoughamore 3-8 Bredagh 0-1
Saturday, June 17 - Bredagh 7-3 Gowna (Cavan) 3-4
Ulster Féile
Bredagh U-14 hurlers won Section E of the Ulster Feile on Saturday, April 29th. They qualified from their group with two wins and then beat Creggan to repeat their success of 2005 and continue a remarkable few weeks for the U-14s.
2006 Ulster Féile Finals Results
Division A - Loughgiel 4-2 Ballycran 2-5
Division B – Ballycastle 6-7 Glenshesk 1-2
Division C - Glenariffe 4-8 Dunloy 1-1
Division D - Cúhullians (Armagh)3-6 Sarsfields 1-1
Division E - Bredagh 3-2 Creggan (Antrim) 0-7
Division F - Naomh Colum Cille (Tyrone) 0-3 St Enda’s (Antrim) 0-0
Division G - Rasharkin 3-3 Carryduff 0-0
Division H - Shamrocks (Tyrone) 2-0 Sean Tracey’s (Armagh) 1-4
MATCH REPORTS
Bredagh 2-5 Ardoyne 2-1 - Bredagh had only two matches to play at Coleraine University due to Mac Cumhills withdrawing from the competition at late notice. We played Ardoyne in the first match - a huge side, very physical and had it not been for some heroic defending from James Cormican at full back, Bredagh would have been further behind at half time than 2-1 to 1-3. In the second half Bredagh managed to keep the ball in the Ardoyne half through the efforts of Conor McCloskey and Emmet Dougan in midfield. This pressure provided another 1-2 for Bredagh without reply, leaving Bredagh winners by 2-5 to 2-1. Scorers: Niall Irwin 2-0, Conor McCloskey 0-4, Emmet Dougan 0-1. Outstanding Player - James Cormican.
Bredagh 1-2 Eoghan Rua 0-3 - after a short rest Bredagh played Eoghan Rua from Coleraine. They were a very skilful side but this time it was Eoghan Curran’s turn to thwart the opposition. He appeared to be everywhere on the pitch and nothing got past him. There was very little between the two sides at half time, Bredagh leading by 1-0 to 0-2. The second half proved to be just as tight but two more points for Bredagh secured victory. There may not have been many scores but this was a super match, which could have gone either way. Final score: Bredagh 1-2 Eoghan Rua 0-3. Scorers: Kaelan Devlin 1-1, Conor McCloskey 0-1. Outstanding Player - Eoghan Curran.
Bredagh 3-5 Creggan 0-7 - in the final at Glenravel, Bredagh had to face Creggan from Randalstown who had hammered Bredagh in a challenge match only a couple of weeks ago in Cherryvale. Bredagh had only managed to score one point in that game. The first half found Bredagh under predictable pressure with Creggan camped in the Bredagh half. With more heroic defending from James Cormican, Conal Mullholland and Conrad Quinn, some wonder saves from Jack Hollywood and a number of squandered chances Creggan had only three points to show for their first half domination. Half-time: Bredagh 0-0 Creggan 0-3. Bredagh came out for the second half believing that this could be their greatest chance to cause the upset of the tournament. The team battled for every ball and when the first goal came, Creggan were shaken. More superb saves from Jack Hollywood forced Creggan to go for points while Bredagh scored two more goals and two points to clinch the match. Jack Hollywood’s superb performance in goals played a major role in Bredagh’s final victory. Final score: Bredagh 3-2 Creggan 0-7. Outstanding Player - Jack Hollywood.
Féile Winning Squad: Conor McCloskey, Michael Doran, Stephen O’Connor, Conal Mulholland, Kaelan Devlin, Conrad Quinn, Matthew McMullan, Jordan O’Dowd, Daniel Robinson, James Cormican, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Damhan Farmer, Tim Durkan, Jack Hollywood, Ben Scullion, Emmet Dougan, Ben McCaughey, Ciaran Kelly, Eoghan Curran, Niall Irwin.
Coaches Comments: This was a great team success. The level of commitment given by all the players was so high it is hard to talk about individuals but Conor McCloskey and Emmet Dougan were the outstanding players for Bredagh throughout the competition.
Many thanks to everyone who supported us and supplied lifts and to Mr Cormican who treated the team to a victory meal afterwards.
Liatroim 5-5 Bredagh 7-6
League, Wednesday April 26 - Liatroim gave Bredagh a much harder game than they did at the Down Feile. The home team took an early lead but Bredagh gradually eased their way back into the game to lead at half time by 5-3 to 2-4. Liatroim never gave up and with five minutes left they had reduced Bredagh’s lead to 6-6 to 5-5. Jack Hollywood in goals rescued Bredagh on at least three occasions when Liatroim looked certain to score. Another 1-1 for Bredagh secured their first League victory. Daniel Robinson scored a goal in his first full hurling match and Niall Irwin has now scored a hat trick in his last two games. There were notable performances from Kealan Devlin, James Cormican and team captain Conor McCloskey.
Squad & Scorers: Jack Hollywood, Eoghan Curran, Conal Mulholland, Conor McCloskey 1-4, Niall Irwin 3-0, Ciaran Kelly, Ben McCaughey, Emmet Dougan, Tim Durkan 0-1, Damhan Farmer, Ciaran Fitzpatrick 1-0, James Cormican, Daniel Robinson 1-0, Jordan O’Dowd, Matthew McMullan, Michael Doran, Conrad Quinn, Stephen O’Connor, Kaelan Devlin 1-1.
Down Féile Pictures
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Down Féile
Bredagh U-14 hurlers are going to the All Ireland Féile in Cork for the second year in-a-row after winning the Co Down Division Two title at Castlewellan on Saturday, April 22. Conor McCloskey (pictured above with Down Hurling Chairman Bernard McGrattan) was the star player for Bredagh, supported superbly by Emmett Costello, while left-corner-back Michael Doran emulated his father Noel by qualifying for the national Féile as a Down champion. Noel was on the very first Down hurling team (Kilkeel) to play in the All Ireland Féile in 1971, also as a left-corner-back.
RESULTS
Bredagh 2-4 Liatroim 0-0
Bredagh 2-4 Castlewellan 0-0
Bredagh 5-3 Ballela 1-0
Bredagh 3-3 Carryduff 0-1
Final
Bredagh 5-2 Warrenpoint 0-2
REPORT: the hurlers stormed through Division Two, scoring a total of 17 goals and 16 points in their five matches. This included 5-2 in the Final against Warrenpoint. The entire squad played marvellous hurling and conceded only 1-3 in the entire series of games. Niall Irwin was the hat-trick hero in the Final, with Kealan Devlin getting the other two. The point-scoring throughout the tournament was impressive as well, with Emmet Dougan getting a spectacular point in the round-robin games against Carryduff when he struck the ball on the ground only to see it deflect over the crossbar.
FÉILE WINNING SQUAD: Conal Mulholland, Kaelan Devlin, Conor McCloskey, Niall Irwin, Ciaran Kelly, Ben McCaughey, Emmet Dougan, Ben Scullion, Emmet Costello, Jack Hollywood, Tim Durkan, Damhan Farmer, Ben Horner, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, James Cormican, Daniel Robinson, Ciaran McFarland, Matthew McMullan, Michael Doran, Conrad Quinn.
FIRST GAME OF 2006
Saturday March 11th, Bredagh 1-3 St Enda's 2-5 - missing players such as Emmett Costello, Conor McCloskey and Ben Horner, Bredagh held St Endas to a 2-point draw at half time in this challenge game. Bredagh lost Tim Durkan and Emmett Dougan through injury, which gave St Enda's the edge in the second half. Jack Hollywood had a great game in goals. Conal Mulholland was outstanding and thoroughly deserved his MVP award.
Squad: Jack Hollywood, Michael Doran, Stephen O'Connor, James Cormican, Conal Mulholland, Ciaran McFarland, Damhan Farmer, Conrad Quinn, Timothy Durkan, Emmett Dougan, Niall Irwin, Ben Scullion, Jordan O'Dowd, Martin Maguire, Kaelan Devlin, Ciaran Kelly, Danny Robinson, Pat Nevin.
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U14 HL: Bredagh 6-08 3-01 Castlewellan
Ulster Feile
U14 HL: Bredagh 2:05 0-00 Castlewellan
Photographs from the Feile Final in Portaferry
Down Feile Final: Bredagh 1-05 1-02 Carryduff
U14 Hurling League: Bredagh 0-04 Carryduff 1-01
Qualifying league fixtures 2008
U13s win at Ballyvarley!
U13s win 7 a-side tournament in Banbridge
u14s trip to Mayfield, Cork, September 2007
Tony Forristal Tournament
Bredagh u14 hurlers play for the County
U14 Hurling League: Bredagh 8-02 St Pats 7-09
u14 Hurling Blitz off!
U14 B HC Bredagh 6-12 1-01 Liatroim
U14 B HC Bredagh 6-12 1-01 Liatroim
U14 HL - Bredagh 3-08 2-07 Ballygalget
U14 Championship draw
Down U14 Hurling Feile
Down U14 Hurling ‘A’ Section
U14 'A' Hurling league - Oh Danny Boy
Final Win
Bredagh 4-13 Liatroim 1-13
Bredagh 1-0 Ballygalget 4-19
Ballycran 8-7 Bredagh 2-1
Féile Pictures 2
All Ireland Féile
Bredagh 0-2 Portaferry 6-10
Bredagh 11-11 Clonduff 0-0
New Fixtures
Bredagh 8-8 Kilclief 3-1
St Enda's 3-4 Bredagh 0-7
Bredagh 3-1 Ballyvarley 1-0
Fixtures & Results
Ulster Féile
Liatroim 5-5 Bredagh 7-6
Down Féile Pictures
Down Féile
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