Bredagh news in June 2008
U8 & U10 Hurling Blitz reports
The u8 and u10 hurlers had a successful and enjoyable day out in Ballycran on 28th June. Reports and photographs for u8s here and u10s here.
U12 Hurling Notice
U12 Hurling now breaks for July and will recommence on Saturday 2nd August with a game against Ballycran - please watch the website for details.
Mixed fortunes for ladies
Bredagh Ladies senior and intermediate teams had mixed fortunes in the championship this weekend. The intermediates lost narrowly to Bright after putting on a brave performance and will certainly be a stronger team for the experience. The seniors secured an emphatic victory over Annaclone to advance to the semi final. The Belles played some fantastic football and fully deserved their victory. This is a fantastic weekend for Bredagh Ladies in which almost 40 girls represented the club in championship. Well done to all involved.
U-10 Go Games
Bredagh hosted a round of the U-10 Go Games event at Cherryvale on Saturday morning. Despite the weather, all the footballers enjoyed the matches. See all the pictures in the U-10 football section
U-14's Win
Thanks to one of the goals of the season by Ryan McGarry, the boys U-14 football team defeated Castlewellan by 1 point on Thursday evening in their East Down league encounter. Read full report in the U-14 football section
Final School Report
The final day of a successful 2008 SBN Schools League took place on Tuesday afternoon in Cherryvale. A lot of effort was required to make the event a success and the organising sub-committee would particularly like to thank Bredagh senior players, Amy Cunningham, Katie O'Rourke, Claire Byrne, Niall Devlin, Conor McDaid, Brian Rice, Rory McCaughey and Paul McGlade, who gave up their time on Tuesday afternoons and did a superb job to keep the event running smoothly. Well done to all involved. There is now a full report and pictures from Finals Day in the Schools section and in the South Belfast News.
U8 & U10 Hurling Blitz
U8 Hurling
U8s are reminded that those available should meet at Cherryvale at 10.30 on Saturday 28th June for the Ballycran blitz. Children should bring a packed lunch and suitable clothing. The blitz starts at 12noon. Please text/contact Liam (07980797489) or Donncha (07970536285) to confirm attendance.
Note the usual training at 1.30 is cancelled. Training will be on as normal on Saturday 5th July.
U10 Hurling
A limited number of U10 hurlers will be travelling to this Blitz as it clashes with Bredagh's U10 football Blitz. Those to travel to Ballycran have already been contacted and those dual players not going to Ballycran should attend the Football blitz
Minors Superb
Bredagh Minors overcame a 7 point deficit to defeat St Mary's by 2 points on Wednesday evening. The final scoreline was St Mary's 1-13 Bredagh 3-09. Well done to all the lads for this great performance. Match report to follow.
Senior Fixtures for July
Seniors and Reserves, see revised July fixture list below:
Thurs 3rd ACFL Series 12 & Div 3 series16
Sun 6th ACPRL Series 13
Tues 8th ACHL
Thurs 10th ACFL Series 13 & Div 3 series 17
Sun 27th ACFL Series 15 & Div 3 series 19
Series 14 & 18 in the book for July 25th will now be fitted in at end of league
Minor Hurling Report
The Minor hurlers lost narrowly to Portaferry in Div 1 of the league on Monday evening. There is a report on the match here.
Training on Thursday at 6.30pm and Saturday at 3.00pm.
U-8 Ambassadors
Recent McGreevy cup winners, Bredagh U-8 boys footballers, received praise from the tournament organisers who contacted the Bredagh club secretary and commented on the U-8's stating; "their behaviour (as well as their success of course) are a credit to your club and to their families"
Well done again the U-8 players and their coaches. There is a slideshow of the tournament on the Clonduff website....follow this link http://www.clonduffgac.net/Clonduff_newspage.htm
Ladies Intermed. Championship
Saturday 28th June @ 6.00pm Bredagh Ladies meet Bright in the quarter finals of the intermediate championship in Tullylish. The Bredagh Belles have worked extremely hard in preparation for this game and will be aiming to put in a big performance to show the quality within Bredagh Ladies. All supporters welcome.
Ladies Senior Championship
Friday 27th June @ 8.00pm Bredagh Ladies take on Annaclone in the quarter finals of the senior championship in Castlewellan. The squad have prepared extremely well and the Bredagh Belles are thoroughly looking forward to the game. The Belles know that they are in for a titanic battle but are confident of the talent within the squad. All supporters welcome.
U-16 Match Notice
The U-16 boys footballers have a Q/F Championship match v Bryansford at Cherryvale on Tuesday 24th June 2008. Players to meet at 6.45pm, throw-in 7.30pm.
U-10 Go Games
Bredagh are hosting the next round of Go Games this Saturday 28th June at 10 am, for the boys U-10 footballers. All players, not involved with the U-10 hurling team at the Ballycran tournament on Saturday, are asked to be at Cherryvale for 10am sharp. Please bring a drink and suitable clothing for the weather. We will be playing games against Teconnaught, Carryduff and Darragh Cross. The Games should be completed by 12:30.
U-12 Match Notice
The U-12 boys footballers have a challenge match against St. Pauls on Wednesday evening 25th June 2008. Players to meet at Cherryvale at 6.30pm sharp
U-12's Win
The U-12 boys footballers had a comprehensive win over Downpatrick on Sunday afternoon in the East Down U-12 league. The match finished with a scoreline of Bredagh 3-11 Downpatrick 1-7. Read report in the U-12 football section
Minor Football News
Peter Wright Chemists, Four Winds, has sponsored Bredagh minor footballers for 2008-2009. The team are unbeaten and currently top the East Down minor league. Over the next 2 weeks, Bredagh have critical games, away to St Marys (Liatroim/Dromara)in the league on 25th June and home to Ballymartin in last 16 of the Down A championship on 2nd July.
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Photo shows Peter Wright presenting the new kit to captain Sean Armstrong, with Niall Wright, Team member, and Paul Doran, Coach looking on. Damien Canavan(Armagh), Maurice Rooney(Fermanagh) and Seamus O'Hara(Antrim) refused to join the picture due to the presence of a Down shirt!
Schools Reports & Pics
There are now reports and pictures from Week Two of the South Belfast News Schools Football League in Cherryvale on Tuesday, June 17th HERE
As the pictures show, the games were full of spectacular action and drama.
FINALS DAY is next Tuesday, June 24th. This week's SBN has pictures from last week and more will be in the newspaper next week.
U-14 B's Impress
The boys U-14 B football team had an impressive win over a strong Bright team at Cherryvale on Thursday evening. The score was Bredagh 3-10 Bright 2-03. Well done to all the players for another great performance. Read report in the U-14 football section.
U-12 Notices
Next league match for the U-12 boys footballers away to Downpatrick this Sunday 22nd June. Players to meet in Cherryvale at 10.30am. Training as usual on Friday evening in Cherryvale at 6.30pm. There will be a challenge match v St Pauls next Wednesday evening 25th June for the younger members of the panel, details to follow.
Good luck to u14 hurlers!
Best wishes & Good Luck to the U14 Hurlers competing this weekend in the All Ireland Feile na nGael in Co Laois. Results will be posted on this site as soon as they are recieved.
Cul camps 2008
Click on Cul camps 2008 for full details on how to register
Win for Minors
Bredagh Minors had a comprehensive win over Saul at Cherryvale on Wednesday evening. The final scoreline was Bredagh 4-14 Saul 2-8.
U-14 Match Notice
Next game for U-14’s is on Thursday 19th June. This is a ‘B’ game against Bright in Cherryvale. Meet at Cherryvale at 6.45pm for a 7.30 throw in. The ‘A’ game against Downpatrick has been postponed. The 'B' panel is listed in the U-14 football section. If you can’t make it contact a coach asap.
Senior ladies v Clonduff
Senior ladies v Clonduff tonight at Cherryvale @ 7.30pm.The Senior league finally gets up and running after a 5 week break, Bredagh Belles meet Clonduff in what should be a great encounter. Both teams will use this game as preparation for their respective championship matches next Friday 27th June where Bredagh play Annaclone at 6.30pm in Castlewellan. Throw-in for tonight's game against Clonduff is at 7.30pm in Cherryvale, all supporters welcome.
Senior Panel
The following senior players are required to attend training on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm: Aidan O’Donnell, Henry McDonald, Sean Armstrong, Ollie McWilliams, Paul Bradley, Kevin Muldoon, Shane Donnelly, Mark Diamond, Rory McCaughey, Henry Deazley, Mark Robinson, Fergus Coyle, Jody Gormley, John Mc Kenna, Raymond Gormley, Conall Toland, Bryan Rice, Enda Gormley, Matthew Hollywood, Owen Costello, Paul Mc Glade, Kevin Briggs, Niall Colton, Niall Boyle, Tony Mc Elroy, Eddie McKee, Conor Owens, Peter Campbell, Hugh Daly, Gareth Farmer, Niall Devlin, Charlie Pat Mc Cartan and Paddy Finnegan
Minor Hurling Notice
Minor fixtures have been posted in the hurling section here. Training on Thursday at 6.30pm. A full attendance is required as the league starts on Monday 23rd June.
U-16 Match Notice
U-16 boys football next league match away to Laitroim on Tuesday 17th June. Players to meet in Cherryvale at 6.00pm.
U-8 Match Notice
As part of the build up to the big Ulster SFC clash between Down and Armagh two of the best clubs from each county are taking part in challenge matches this Saturday 21st June in Cherryvale. Bredagh U-8's v Tullysaran U-8's, all boys U-8 players to meet in Cherryvale at 10.45am sharp, throw in at 11.00am.
U-8 Success
The U-8 boys football team won the prestigious Clonduff Tournament for the first time ever on Saturday afternoon.
The lads played magnificently throughout the competition, culminating with a win over favourites Clann Eireann in the final. Well done to all the players, coaches and parents who were involved. Read report in the U-8 football section.
U12 hurling off!
The U12 hurling match with Liatroim, fixed for this Saturday (21st June), has been postponed due to Feile. The game will be rearranged.
U-12's lose to C'duff
The U-12 boys footballers lost out to a great Carryduff team in their East Down league clash on Sunday afternoon . Read the report and see the pictures in the U-12 football section
Seniors lose Ulster Q/F
Bredagh senior hurlers lost out to a strong Armagh Cuchullian's in the Ulster League Quarter Final on Saturday. Report here.
U-10's Victory
The U-10 boys footballers won the Carryduff B group title for a third year in a row on Saturday afternoon
Conor Lally receives the cup for the triumphant Bredagh team after a well deserved win over St. Endas in the final match. Read report and see the photos in the U-10 football section.
Minor Report
The report for the minor footballers win over Ardglass is now available in the minor football section of the website.
Hurling finals on Sunday
Down play Antrim in the Ulster minor and senior hurling finals on Sunday. The minor martch will start at 1.30pm and the senior at 3.30pm. There are 3 Bredagh players in the minor panel: Cormac Hughes, Niall Donnelly & Donal Hughes. Try to get along and support them.
U10 Hurling report
Report of recent match with Carryduff here.
U-10 Carryduff Tournament
U-10 players who have been contacted and confirmed their attendance are to meet in Cherryvale on Saturday morning 14th June. We will be leaving at 9:40am to be available at the Carryduff grounds for registration and pre-tournament parade at 10am. Any player going directly to the Carryduff ground then please advise Ciarán O’Keefe by text on 07767 886690.
The tournament should be completed before 3pm and the Carryduff club have asked that as many as possible remain for the presentations. Each player will receive a packed lunch and drink provided by the home club and there will be tea, coffee, snacks available to parents and mentors. Please bring any additional drinks, sun creams (or more likely waterproofs!) as appropriate.
U-14 'B's Superb
The U-14 boys football 'B' team showed superb form to record a great victory against Teconnaght at Teconnaght on Thursday evening. The final scoreline was Bredagh 3-9 Teconnaght 2-3. Match report in the U-14 football section.
U-12 Notice
The U-12 boys footballers league game v Carryduff is at Cherryvale this Sunday 15th June. Throw-in 12.00 noon, players to meet at 11.15am. Training as usual on Friday night at 6.30pm in Cherryvale.
Cul camps 2008
Have you signed up for the 2008 Cúl Camps? The Bredagh contact is Eamon Mulvenna on 07703210354 but all applications through County co-ordinator Sean McCashin. Click on the href="http://www.downgaa.net">Down website for more details
Girls School Report
Caoimhe Gallen is in P7 at Holy Rosary and she has written a report on her team's games at the South Belfast News Schools League on Tuesday.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REPORT
Minors Win
The Bredagh minor footballers notched up another great win on Wednesday evening defeating Ardglass in Ardglass by a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-9. Report to follow.
School Report - Week One
The first day of the 2008 South Belfast News Schools Football League was a great success with a superb turn-out on Tuesday afternoon, June 10th, and according to Tournament Organiser Ciaran O'Keefe, 'all of the games were played with great enthusiasm and in good spirit and with plenty of skill'.
Five schools took part in the boys competition across two pitches so there were lots of games for the teams from St Bernard’s, St Joseph’s Carryduff, St Matthew’s, St Ita’s and Holy Rosary.
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL REPORT
U-14 Match Notices
Next games for U-14 boys footballers are on Thursday 12th June and Friday 13th June. First up will be the ‘B’ team, on Thursday evening, against Teconnaught in Teconnaught with a 7.30pm throw. Panel to meet in Cherryvale for 6.45pm. Then on Friday the ‘A’ panel are away to Carryduff, again with a 7.30pm throw in. Panel to meet in Cherryvale at 6.30pm. See panel lists in the U-14 football section. If you can’t make it contact a coach asap.
Schools League Preview
Year Seven of the South Belfast News Schools League started on Tuesday June 10th in Cherryvale.
St Bernard's were among the winners last year. This year, there's a hurling and camogie blitz this Friday, while weeks 2 and 3 of the SBN Schools League for boys and girls football will take place in Cherryvale on the next two Tuesdays, June 17th and 24th.
Down v Tyrone replay
This is an all ticket game, all requests to Edel Teague @ edelteague1@hotmail.com by Tuesday 10th June @ 4.00pm
U12 hurlers win in Carryduff
Bredagh u12 hurlers had a great win over neighbours Carryduff in the league on Monday evening. The final score was Carryduff 0-0 5-3 Bredagh. Report here.
U-16 Match Notice
U-16 boys footballers have a league match at home v Loughinisland on Tuesday 10th June. Players to meet at 7.00pm
Story telling a big hit
Click on this report for a full account of an eventful day
U14 hurling notice
U14 hurling challenge - St Enda's v Bredagh. Meet in Cherryvale at 5.30pm on Wednesday 11 June to travel to Hightown for 6.30 throw-in.
U10 hurlers shine in the sun
Bredagh u10 hurlers had a great day out at the Dungannon Blitz on Saturday. 3 teams were entered and the A team finished joint winners.
Reports here.
U-14 Championship Win
The U-14 boys footballers had a comprehensive win over Bright in the first round of the championship last Thursday night. Read report in the U-14 section
Camogie notice
County Down U8/U10 Camogie Blitz will take place at Ballyvarley/Aghaderg this Saturday June7th. Players to be at Cherryvale for 9.15am. Please pack weather-appropriate clothing, a packed lunch and water.
U10 Bryansford Tournament
Bredagh took a large panel of players to participate in the Bryansford Tournament last Sunday. The sunny weather and plenty of fun made it a good day out for all the players. Read reports and see great photos in the U-10 football section
U-14 Championship match
Next game for under 14’s boys football is the first round of the East Down Championship against Bright, in Bright this Thursday, 5th June with a 7.30pm throw in. The panel, listed in the U-14 football section, to meet in Cherryvale at 6.15pm sharp.
If you can’t make it contact Nicky on 90 403170 asap
Training continues in Cherryvale on Friday at 6.30pm.
U-12 Challenge Match
The U-12 boys footballers have a challenge match against St Brides on Friday evening, 6th June. Players to meet at Cherryvale at 6pm sharp, throw-in at St Brides 6.30pm. Note - there is no league game this Sunday due to the Down v Tyrone SFC match.
U-16 Match Notice
U-16 Boys footballers away to Downpatrick Tuesday 3rd June. Meet Cherryvale at 6.15pm.
U8s star in Portaferry!
Bredagh entered 3 teams for the Portaferry u8 hurling tournament last week end and all 3 performed with great credit. Reports and photos in hurling section here.
Minor Football Report
A report for the minor footballers win over Cill Darach is now available in the minor football section
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