Bredagh news in March 2008
U-14 Trip to Cooley
The U-14 boys footballers had an enjoyable day trip to Cooley in Co. Louth on Saturday 29th March. Read report and see photos in the
U-14 section
U-12's impress at St Brigids
The U-12 footballers put on an impressive display of football to defeat St. Brigids by 1-8 to 2-1 in a very enjoyable challenge game. Read full report in the
U-12 section.
Senior B Squad Training
The Senior B Squad will train at the same time and venue as the Seniors this week:Wednesday 8pm Malone Rugby Club (Cregagh Road beween Tesco and Iceland)The first league game is away to Ardglass on Sunday 6th - details to follow, with player list.Please note - there will not be training at the PEC this Friday
Seniors earn a draw
Our Senior footballers earned a well deserved draw at home to Drumgath today in what was a hard fought but fair game. A tremendous comeback in the second half ensured they retain their unbeaten start to the season.Read full report here
Child Protection Course
A child protection course has been organised for Wednesday 9th April 2008 in Holy Rosary Parish Hall from 7 to 10pm. It is MANDATORY that all coaches/mentors /helpers wishing to assist with underage activities in the club this year have completed a child protection course. Just come along on the night if you wish to attend. Any queries can be directed to Ciaran O'Keefe.
U12 Camogie
ALL U12's are asked to attend training on Thur night 3rd April @ Cherryvale at 6.30 ahead of Saturdays first league match at Cherryvale. Time of match to be confirmed.
Irish Language classes
Beginners' Irish Classes at the Linen Hall Library with Gordon
McCoy, Cross Community Officer, ULTACH Trust. Commencing on Wednesday 2nd April 2008 @ 4.30pmand running until Wednesday 4th June 2008. All classes are free and and everyone is welcome.
If you are interested in coming along to the classes, please
contact Kelly-Anne Collins, Arts and Cultural Programmer at the
Linen Hall Library, by telephoning 028 9032 1707, or send an email
to k.collins@linenhall.com
Wall to Wall GAA
Sat 29 Mar
11-2pm Paudie Butler, National hurling coach aimed at all camogie/hurling coaches or anyone interested in coaching
11-11.45 am camogs/hurlers @ u12/10 levels and coaches - training area
11.45am-1pm camogs/hurlers @ u18,16 &14 levels and coaches -
1-2pm coaches only in Holy Rosary hall
11.45 u16 hurlers meet to attend St Enda's blitz starting @1pm
11am underage girls football training
1pm u14 boys football trip to Cooley
P1-P3 indoor hurling 2-3pm - Rosario youth club
P4-P5 indoor hurling 3-4pm - Rosario youth club
5.30 Bredagh ladies v Carryduff - Pitch 2
Sun 30 Mar
8.30am football coaches coaching - Michael Henry - training area
10am underage boys football training
11am snr hurling v Ballygalget (meet at 10.15) - Pitch 2
12.30pm u16 girls football v Mayobridge - Pitch 2
2-4pm u14/16/senior camog blitz v Ballymacnabb/Drumsurn - Pitch 2
2pm snr fball 2nds v Kilclief - Pitch 1
4pm snr fball 1sts v Drumgath - Pitch 1
Senior/Reserve football
Seniors and 2nd's matches @ Cherryvale this Sunday 30th March.
The 2nd's are up against Kilclief at 2pm in the ACPRL Division 2 followed at 4pm with the Seniors against Drumgath in the Down Division 3 league. All support welcome for both games
League win for Minor Hurlers
The minor hurlers recorded a fine win over Warrenpoint on Easter Monday.
Read match report here
Indoor hurling at Rosario
Indoor hurling at Rosario youth club Saturday 29th March.
P1,P2 & P3 from 2.00 to 3.00pm, P4,P5 from 3.00 to 4.00pm.
This is likely to be the last Saturday for indoor hurling with all teams moving to Cherryvale on Saturday 5th April.Many thanks to all the coaches, especially Danny Hughes, Liam McCollum and Lorenzo McMullan at P1, P2 & P3 who on some Saturdays had to coach 40 children. Alex McFarland and Damiem McGuigan P4 & P5. Our helpers Niall Donnelly, Niall Irwin, Danny Robinson and Paul Doole.
Your support throughout the indoor season has been greatly appreciated by Bredagh. A special thank you to all the staff at Rosario Youth Club for making the facilities available throughout the Christmas holiday period. A final thank you to all the parents.'Hurling is neglected when children are denied the right to play it'. Thank you for having the will.
U16 Hurling Notice
U16 hurling training Wednesday 26th March at 5.00pm. U16s should attend the Paudie Butler session in Cherryvale from 12.00 to 1.00pm on Saturday 29th March after which we will have our normal training.
Sunday 30th March home to Ballela 12 noon, meet Cvale 11.00am
U14 Boys Football
U-14 Boys Football Squad Away Day
A day out for the U-14 footballers has been arranged for Saturday 29th March 2008. Bus leaving Cherryvale at 1.00pm sharp to Cooley in Co. Louth. Challenge match v Cooley Kickhams at 3.00pm. After match the bus will travel to Newry for the squad to go to see the Down v Limerick NFL game, throw in 7.00pm. Bus will return to Cherryvale 10.00 - 10.30pm. Cost £10/head and food will be provided.
Reserves record fine win
Bredagh's E Down Reserve team won their second warm up match at a blustery Drumaness on Easter Monday, with a controlled and impressive performance. With the wind in the first half, Finnegan and Poland goaled to ease the boys to victory, but it was the performances of Deccie Noble (0-3), McGlade (0-1), Paddy Byrne, E Donnelly and Paul Boyd (0-1) in the middle of the pitch, which cemented the victory. They controlled the play and came out on top both with and against the wind.
Point of the game came from corner back Gerard McKenna (his words) - his first score for seven years!!
Minor debutants Conall Devlin (0-1) and Ryan McAlinden acquitted themselves very well and will be a great asset to the team in the season to come.
Seniors defeat Drumaness
Bredagh beat Drumaness by 3 points at a very cold and windy St Colman's Park, Drumaness.Jody Gormley, Peter Campbell,Henry Deazley and Shane Donnelly outstanding for Bredagh with a super goal from Conall Toland against the wind in the second half being the difference between the teams.
U12 Hurling fixtures
Click on U12 hurling section for the fixtures for the season
No underage football training
There will be no training on Easter Sunday 23rd March for the Underage Boys football squads. Training resumes Sunday 30th March at the normal time.
Minor Hurling League
Bredagh v Warrenpoint in Cherryvale @ 1.00pm on Monday 24th March. Meet in Cherryvale @ 12.00pm. Please advise Liam if you are unavailable.
3rds Match v Drumaness
3rds Match v Drumaness Easter Monday
We are playing Drumaness Reserves after the Senior game on Easter Monday - 2.30pm approx. Be there 2.00pm. All those who played the last day to attend, plus any other interested parties. Anyone who requires a lift contact Frank.Please confirm attendance by text,email, or on the web.
A credit to all concerned
Over 400 people attended the Irish lanuage St.Patrick's day Mass at Holy Rosary Parish Church on March 15th 2008. The mass sponsored by Bredagh GAC in association with the Scoil An Droichead Irish Cultural center was celebrated by Father Alan McGuckian of Cloughmills. It was a great turn out from all concerned and even attracted gaelgori from other areas. Every aspect of the mass was perfect and both young and old alike made a fitting contribution. After mass tea was served in the adjoining hall where a ceili was enjoyed by all who attended. Many thanks to the organising committee who made every effort to make this a momentous occasion.
Senior Men win
Bredagh's Senior Footballers continued their winning start to the season by beating Teconnaught away from home 1-10 to 1-07 on Sunday March 16th, read report here
Minor Hurling Off
The minor hurling league game v St Patrick's fixed for Monday 17th March is OFF. St Patrick's are unable to field.
U-12 Boys Football
The U-12 Boys Football League Fixtures are now available, see the fixture list in the U12 football section
Derby win for U16 hurlers
Bredagh u16 hurlers defeated Carryduff in a league match on Sunday, read full report here
Ceili Dancing
St Bernadette’s Ceili Dancing Group are hosting a Grand Ceili on Saturday 19th April 2008, from 8pm to 11pm. Please come along to St Bernadette’s Parish Centre for a great night’s dancing to a live Ceili band, and supper. All welcome. Please contact Pauline O'Hare 90491291.
U8 hurling photos
Bredagh Under 8 hurlers were in action over the weekend, see their photographs here
Indoor hurling at Rosario
Please note that indoor hurling for P1-P3 will run from 2.00-3.00pm and P4-P5 from 3.00-4.00pm on Saturday 15th March & Saturday 29th March.No indoor hurling on Saturday 22nd March.
Senior Football Training
This week senior training has changed to Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm
Senior 'B' Squad Training The PEC is open this Friday 14th March, so senior 'B' training will be as normal 8-9pm. It closes Good Friday and Easter Monday only. East Down Reserve league is due to commence Sunday 6th April.
Minor footballers unlucky
Our minor footballers were unlucky in a challenge match against a strong Castlewellan side, read full report here
3rds record a victory
Bredagh 3rds 1-09 St Pauls Reserves 0-03
Bredagh's EDRL squad got off to a winning start in their first ever competitive match, with a comprehensive win over St Paul's 2nds.
Bredagh dominated the first half with the wind, Steele and Noble ran the midfield and Doyle, Quinn and Devlin all picked off good scores. Defensively Keiran Kelly, Marty Durkan, Chris Savage (MoM), the McKennas and Paddy Byrne were very solid.
In the second half Bredagh introduced 7 subs who all did well; Vinne McCaughan and Mick O'Callaghan stuck over good scores.
It was pleasing to see such good numbers support on the line, and a very encouraging performance.
Seniors start with a win
Bredagh seniors started their Division 3 campaign with a well earned victory over St Paul's at Cherryvalle, full report to follow
Bredagh Cul camp
This years Bredagh Cul camp will be held from the 4th-8th August, further details to follow
Senior's start campaign
Senior footballers open their account on Sunday the 9th March @ 3.00pm in Cherryvalle against St. Paul's. The thirds also have a game against the same opposition straight afterwards. All support welcome
Hurling fixtures 2008
Click here for the adult and minor fixtures for 2008
3rds Game this Sunday
The 3rds will play St Pauls Reserves after the Senior game on Sunday, throw in 4pm approx. All players should use the opportunity to come along to support the 1sts who's game is at 3pm.Would the following players please confirm availablilty to Frank by text to 07779 038152.
Conall Donnelly, Conor McDaid, Neil Poland, Paddy Byrne, Owen Costello, Donal Murphy, Mickey Tunney, Matthew Quinn, Marty McManus, Kevin Briggs, Marty Durkan, Donal Durkan, John Gilmore, Pete Whan, Deccie Noble, Vinnie McCaughan, Brian Wright, Gerard McKenna, James McKenna, Keiran Kelly, Paedar Doyle, Chris Savage, Des Gourley, Barry Lyttle, Cillian Short, Paul McEvoy, Tim Shannon, Conal O'Neill, Michael Carson, Liam McGarry. Anyone else who did not play for the 2nds last weekend and who is interested - please call or text.
Hurling reports (Senior & U8's)
Read the most recent Senior and Under 8's report here
U16 Hurling notices
Training Cherryvale 5-6pm Wednesday 5th March
Training Cherryvale 4-5.30pm Saturday 8th March
Match at Carryduff 10.30am Sunday 9th March.
Leaving Cherryvale 9.45am
Terry Lawlor Cup Semi-Final
Ballykinlar 3-7 - Bredagh 1-11
Bredagh seconds were in action against Ballykinlar in the semi-final of the Terry Lawlor cup on Sunday. It was the reserves first outing of the year and finished with a narrow two point win for the Kinlar men.
With a strong wind blowing away from the village, this was a game of two halaves. Bredagh started brightly with a fortunate goal from Kieran Rice followed by very good points from Paul Quinn, Paul McGlade and Paul Boyd. Bredagh went in at half-time with a commanding six point lead.
Ballykinlar 1-2 - 1-8 Bredagh
In the second half Kinlar made the most of the windy conditions to bring themselves back into contention with two early goals. Bredagh struggled to hold possession while Ballykinlar kicked ahead with some impressive attacking play. By full time, Bredagh had only managed two second half points allowing their opponents through to their first Terry Lawlor Cup final against Carryduff.
Bredagh 1-9 Gortnamona 3-9
Bredagh Minors lost out to two late goals in a competitive challenge game at home to Gortnamona on Sunday. After a good win over the thirds last week, the team fielded without Sean Armstrong, Conall Mahon O'Neill, Sean Irwin,Cormac White, Conall Devlin,Rory Johnson and Jimmy Mc Cafferty. However, the 19 players on duty acquitted themselves well against a physical and focussed Gort team.
The visitors opened up a two point lead before points from Peter Graham and Niall Nolan settled the home team. Decky O'Hara then took charge and recorded 1-1 but Gort got a fortunate goal from a ricochet before adding 4 unanswered points. Another score from Peter Graham left Bredagh behind by 2 at the interval.
Despite resting the Hurling Hughes Brothers at half-time,Bredagh dominated the third quarter.Building on a solid half-back platform of Michael Magee, Donal Mc Kegney and Dermot Colton ,the home side dominated proceedings and ran up super scores from O' Hara (2) and Graham (2).Some easy scores were missed and Gortnamona punished the South Belfast team with two break-away goals and two fine points. Despite strong performances from Ryan Mc Alinden, Michael Mc Allister and Mark Kelly, Bredagh's only reply was an excellent Graham point to leave Gortnamona winners by 6.
Bredagh ; Paddy Woods, Damien Moreland, Ryan Mc Alinden, Pearse Leitch ,Michael Magee,Declan O'Hara,Dermot Colton,Michael Mc Allister,Cormac Hughes,Donal Hughes,Declan O'Hara,Niall Nolan,Peter Graham,Paddy Hannity, Mark Kelly,Marcas Young,Niall Wright,Gabriel Doran, Cillian McGrath.
U14 Boys Football - Time Change
U14 Boys Football Training - Time Changed to 10am Sundays
From Sunday 2nd March 2008 U14 boys football training will commence at the original 10-11.30am slot.
Despite it being Mothers Day this Sunday all players are encouraged to attend this training session as a friendly match has been arranged for Sunday 9th March
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