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Bredagh news in November 2006

Support our young hurlers
The Down Academy Hurling Squad, which includes the four Bredagh players Paddy, Eoghan, Paul and Rowen, play Ballycran in the Minor A Championship final on Sunday at Cherryvale (1.30p.m. start). The minor "A" title has never been won by a team from outside the Ards and our lads have a chance of making history on Sunday, against a very strong Ballycran side.
Your attendance (and vociferous vocal support) would be greatly appreciated on the day - we all know what a difference that good support can make to the performance of any team, so do your best to get along to Cherryvale on Sunday. Bring all your family and friends too, in fact, bring anyone you know and make plenty of noise on the day.

Down supporters club
The Down Supporters club will make a special presentation to Loughinisland Clubman, Alan Molloy in recognition of his ten years service to the Down Senior Team at their 21st Annual General Meeting which will take place in the Kearney Suite, Canal Court Hotel, Newry on Thursday 30th November at 8.00 pm. All Down supporters are welcome, and light refreshments will be served

Under 21 notice
Due to our commitments in the Ulster JFC on Sunday past we did not field in the Under 21 game against Castlewellan. Despite contact being made with the appropriate personnel at the time we have been advised that we are in breach of the rules of the competition and accordingly cannot continue to participate. The management regret that this happened and would like to thank all the boys who attended training for their commitment. Any further queries should be directed to Frank McKenna or Boyd Devlin

Kit for sale
The following items of kit will be available for sale at the presentation night:

Socks	68 pair
Shorts 26" 30" 34"	4 6 14
Jerseys 5/6 9/10 13/14 S M L XL	9 5 5 15 28 5 5

Message from the captain
Following yesterday's defeat I just want to say a big thankyou to all our supporters on behalf of the senior panel. Everyone who made the journey yesterdy were unbelievable and it meant a lot to the players that you stayed to the after the final whistle to cheer us on. I'm just sorry that we didn't go one step futher.

Ollie McWilliams

Senior run ends
A remarkable season came to an end today in the Ulster Junior Championship semi-final at a windswept Breffni Park against Naoimh Brid of Donegal. Our seniors lost the game by 2-12 to 0-9, full report to follow. Thanks for the memories lads of what has been a remarkable season, promotion to division 3 and winners of the Junior championship. Sit back and enjoy a well deserved break!!

AGM 2006
Monday 20th November @ 8.00pm Holy Rosary Hall.Click here
to download nomination form

Under 14 footballers
Please note that Sunday morning training has now ended for the season, many thanks to all the squad for their efforts this year.

Underage presentation
Big presentation night for Bredagh juveniles on Saturday 25th November in Rosario Youth Club. Between 5.00 - 7.00pm kids from Under 8 up to Under 12, across all 4 codes (camogie/hurling/football/ladies football)will be presented with their awards.From 8.00pm-10.00pm it's then the turn of the Under14's, 16's and Under18's.All available adult assistance welcome! There will also be a chance to register for 2007

U16B HC Final report



U16B HC Final-Bredagh 4-3 Carryduff 1-5


On Sunday afternoon Bredagh claimed their first Under16 Hurling Championship title with this fine 7 points victory over neighbours Carryduff at Balella's lovely new pitch. The game was not for the purist; it was a war of attrition between two well prepared and fully committed sides. Carryduff played with an intensity and passion that made life very difficult for Bredagh and this resulted in such a low scoring affair. There was little between the teams in the first half as both teams battled for supremacy. Carryduff were first to score with a pointed free but Cormac Hughes replied with a similar score. Midway through the half Michael Guerin struck for 2 goals inside 5 minutes, both well taken ground shots. It was hoped Bredagh would pull away at this stage but Carryduff pressed forward themselves and were rewarded with a goal of their own. Emmett Costello pulled off 2 great saves as Bredagh hung on to their lead and went in at the break 3 points up on a scoreline of 2-2 to 1-2, the other Bredagh point a Cormac Hughes free. Bredagh upped their workrate in the second half and really took the game to Carryduff. For long spells they were camped in the Carryduff half but the scores were difficult to come by due to some brilliant 'Duff defending. They literally hunted in packs stifling many of Bredagh's attacking moves. Michael Magee who had an excellent game did manage to break through and kick a point. There were numerous goal mouth scrambles but Bredagh couldn't force the ball over the line. Then Conall Doherty's shot for a point dipped under the bar and into the net to the relief of the large Bredagh support. Carryduff replied with a point and then Matthew McAfee made the game safe when he pounced to flick the ball home from close range. 9 points up with 10 minutes left it was felt Bredagh might extend this lead but it was Carryduff who finished the stronger and tagged on 2 pointed frees to leave 7 in it at the finish. This was not a day for picking out individuals; it was a superb team performance from all 17 who played. The title was just reward for the effort and committment shown by these young men over the entire season and it was a proud and deserving captain Michael Mullan who accepted the cup from Down Hurling Board representitive, Dermot Stewart.

Team and Scorers
Emmett Costello, Daniel Higgins, Paddy Woods, Pearse Leitch, Cormac White, Michael Mullan, Matthew Mullan, Cormac Hughes 0-2, Matthew McAfee 1-0, Michael Magee 0-1, Donal McKegney, Niall Wright, Christian Hunter, Conall Doherty 1-0, Michael Guerin 2-0 Subs; Ciaran Kelly, James Cormican, Conall Mulholland, Conor McCloskey, Damhan Farmer and Donal Hughes(injured)

Bredagh v Drum-report
Click here for a comprehensive report on the Bredagh v Drum Ulster JFC 1st round game.

All the way from Cork





The Cork lads from Mayfield who dropped into our Annual Awards night having spent the weekend in Belfast

Irish Language Quiz
A chairde,

Táim ag sciobh chugaibh aris i ndáil leis an Tráth na gCeist as Gaeilge.

For a number of reasons (including the fact that I will now not be available due to a work commitment and because a number of schools and clubs having approached me to consider rescheduling), the Irish Language Table Quiz will not proceed on Tuesday evening next and will now be rescheduled to January.

Apologies for any inconvenience. The rescheduled date will be advertised before Christmas.

Le gach beannacht agus dea-ghuí

Seán Ó Duibheannaigh
Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúir
Coiste Chontae an Dúin

Bredagh girls represent County



South Belfast Gaels were well-represented as no fewer than 9 girls from Bredagh and Carryduff joined players from Bosco, Bryansford, Downpatrick, Saul and Saval on Down's first ever U12 girls inter-county football squad.Bredagh's Rachel Goldsmith, Aoife Sheridan, Gemma Mullan and Julia Hinds, together with Carryduff's Orla Mckay, Meghan Doherty, Niamh Lenaghan, Fiona McCauley and Ciara Crosbie, did their clubs and county proud as they turned in excellent performances in the Clare Inter-County U12 Ladies Football Blitz in Ennis at the weekend.However, although Down competed well throughout, their lack of experience at this level told when, despite leading for most of the first half, they lost out in an exciting opening encounter with the host county, Clare. This was followed by defeats to well-established and stronger teams from Galway and the eventual tournament winners, Kerry.Bredagh's Aoife Sheridan made a little bit of history when she became the first scorer for the county at this level with her opening point against Clare, whilst Carryduff's Fiona McCauley scored Down's only point against the Kingdom. Indeed every girl played in at least two games and showed tremendous spirit throughout.Down were warmly received by Co. Clare Ladies Chairman, James Lafferty, who thanked them for making the journey and extended an invite to next year's tournament. The trip was a useful exercise that gave girls from across the county the chance to play together, compete and hopefully learn from the high standard of football on display from all counties involved.

Bredagh lads v Scotland
Bredagh had two players on the u16 Ulster Hurling / Shinty team to play Scotland.
Click here to see the full story!
The two players are Michael Mullan and Matthew McAfee, back row 2nd (MM)and 3rd (MMcA)from the right.

Club awards 2006
At the recent club dinner the following awards were presented. Many congratulations to those who were chosen.....


Senior Hurler-Liam McCollum


Young Hurler- Stevie McGettrick


Most Improved Hurler - Michael Whyte


Ladies Senior Player - Kerrie O Neill


Most Improved player - Suzie Irwin


Intermediate Player - Joint Jamie/Laura Willigan


Club Person Anne Costello


Reserve Men - Rory McDonnell


No Senior Men or Young Player presented as they are still in competition, hopefully right through to the Ulster final!