Dundrum GAC update 19th Feb 2018

(provided by club chairman Mark Fitzsimons)

Dundrum GAC Club Notes

* A massive congratulations to our Scór na Sinsear Ballad Group who won the East Down title on Sunday evening.
They performed brilliantly with two great performances and now progress to the county final that takes place this Sunday in Banbridge Parish Centre at 5pm.
We also had two solo singing entrants on Sunday with John Boden and Seamus Garland also performing admirably.
Please get up to Banbridge to support our Ballad Group as they aim for that elusive county title.

* The East Down Board chose Dundrum as the venue this Scór season for the junior and senior finals. Our club were commended on Sunday night by East Down chairperson Ger Connery for our organisation and hospitality.
We thank all those people who get our hall ready for events like these and who work during the Scór performances. It is a great team effort and we are all very appreciative of your efforts.

* Our registration morning on Saturday was a huge success with a large number of our adult and juvenile members registering for the year ahead. There will be a further registration night in the next few weeks to get anyone who didn't get signed up on Saturday, the opportunity to do so.
We offer our thanks to Geraldine Hogg and her Child Protection and Youth sub committee who organised the registration and ensured its smooth running.

* The Ulster Council will be hosting a Concussion Awareness Workshop in the club on the 6th March.

* We are hosting our own Child Protection course on the 9th March. The following day we are then hosting a Foundation Award coaching course.

* We hosted the Down GAA Children's Officer training in our community centre last Thursday. Our Children's Officer Ann Coughlan was involved and completed the training.

* The raffle draw winners at Saturday's registration were as follows:
Lauren Murdock - Easter Egg
Conan Ward - Easter Egg
Coran Coughlan - Easter Egg
Ainé Coughlan - Easter Egg
Caragh Ferris - Funky Monkey's Voucher
Christopher Cunningham - Funky Monkey's Voucher
Olivia Tolcher - Funky Monkey's Voucher
Ellie Ward - Coco's Family Pass
Please contact Gerardine Hogg (07590288188) to obtain your prize. Thank you.

* DVD's of the 2017 Down JFC Final are now available to purchase.
Please contact Cormac Venney or Kieran Walsh for purchasing details.

* Stars In Their Eyes 2 Sponsorship Packages:
£75: Full page advert in event programme, three days pinned exposure on club Facebook and Twitter pages and mention in club notes.
£50: Half page advert in event programme, two days pinned exposure on club Facebook and Twitter pages and mention in club notes.
£25: Quarter page advert in event programme, one day pinned exposure on club Facebook and Twitter pages and mention in club notes.
All sponsors will also have their place on a specially designed board that will be on view on the night of the event.
Contact Mark Fitzsimons (07523228422), Peter King (07903433262) or Eamon King (07849335072) to avail of this great opportunity.

* February 200 Club Draw winners:
£500 - Brendan Killen
£250 - Dale Campbell
£100 - Eamon Smyth.

Dundrum GAC update 15th Jan 2018

(provided by club chairman Mark Fitzsimons)

Our annual club mass takes place this Saturday evening in the Sacred Heart chapel at 6.30pm. A club choir will be performing while club members young and old will be involved in the readings, prayers and offertory.

We would like to invite all those in attendance to the community centre after mass for tea and refreshments.

It would be great to see a good turnout of members for this occasion.
 

- Our 200 Club Draw tickets have been selling extremely well. We are now about to finalise the process of sales in the next week in anticipation of our first draw which will take place at the end of January. For details contact Paddy Curry on 07849780186.
 

- We are the only club in the county selling Down GAA Club Draw tickets for £60. The tickets cost £120 but we are doing an unbelievable half price offer!

Contact Eamon King on 07849335072 for details.
 

- The car boot sale in the parish is on the go around 20 years now and has provided substantial income primarily for both sides of the parish, Dundrum and Ballykinlar, as well as our club.

However, the future of the car boot sale now hangs in the balance due to the lack of volunteers currently involved in its operation.

The GAA club provides the vast majority of workers for the car boot. We need more people from the club to come forward and more importantly we need volunteers from both sides of the parish to get involved.

It is 3 hours work every fifth Sunday. It isn't a massive commitment but it is an important one.

Your club and parish needs you. Please contact co-ordinator Rab Smyth (07703580601) to join a team. 
 

- As announced pre-Christmas we will be hosting Stars in Their Eyes 2 on St Patrick's Night in the hall.

This is our first major fundraiser of 2018. The organisation starts now and we once again have the brilliant Simon Walsh on board for the production of the event.

We are now on the hunt for singers and groups to participate. You can bring an Irish theme to proceedings. Do we have a Dana, a Niall Horan or a Bono in our midst!?

Our first show was an amazing success and this sequel is set to be even bigger!
 

- At County Convention before Christmas Seamus Walsh was re-elected as Central Council Delegate while Mark Fitzsimons was appointed as the new Children's Officer.
 

- Cormac Venney and Mark Fitzsimons represented the club at the National GAA Coaching Conference in Croke Park on Saturday.
 

- A sub committee is currently working towards appointing a senior men's team management for the forthcoming year. It is envisaged that an appointment will be made by the end of the month.
 

- Our senior ladies will begin their second season in adult football with a team meeting on Tuesday 30th January. Formal training will start on Thursday 1st February.

We are delighted to welcome a few new additions to the team this year and we also welcome an influx of U-16 girls into the panel.
 

- Over the past few months we have recruited no less than nine new coaches to our underage setup. We now have over 25 coaches: the most we have had in recent history. 

Coaching Officer Cormac Venney is now in the process of organising a meeting for all coaches in which management teams will be selected for the year ahead.
 

- And we've two more county players!

Alice McAlea and Cliodhna Carey will be part of the Down Minor and U-16 teams respectively for 2018.

Well done girls and we as a club are extremely proud that you will be representing us on the county stage.

Our list of county players now reads as follows:

Cathleen Garland (U-13's)

Kirsten Cunningham (U-14's)

Jodie Cunningham (U-15's)

Chloe Trainor (U-15's)

Cliodhna Carey (U-16's)

Alice McAlea (Minors)

Dundrum GAC update 10th Jan 2018

(provided by club chairman Mark Fitzsimons)

As announced pre-Christmas we will be hosting Stars in Their Eyes 2 on St Patrick's Night in the hall.

This is our first major fundraiser of 2018. The organisation starts now and we once again have the brilliant Simon Walsh on board for the production of the event.

We are now on the hunt for singers and groups to participate. You can bring an Irish theme to proceedings. Do we have a Dana, a Niall Horan or a Bono in our midst!?

Our first show was an amazing success and this sequel is set to be even bigger!

Please share to get the word out there.

Dundrum GAC update 8th Jan 2018

(provided by club chairman Mark Fitzsimons)

-2018 is now upon us and all in the Executive Committee wish our club members a very happy and prosperous New Year.
 

- The new Executive Committee had their first meeting of the year on Monday night.

We are delighted that Annette Kelly has taken up the position of Club Development Officer. This is an integral role in the club.

Annette now along with the other Sub Committee heads will be finalising the membership of their committees in the next month.
 

- Senior team player Aidan Fegan has been named on the Queen's University, Belfast, panel for the McKenna Cup.
 

- The final push is on for the 200 Club Draw of which the first draw will take place at the end of the month.

There are a few remaining tickets left. Please contact co-ordinator Paddy Curry 07849780186 to purchase.

We are limited to selling 200 tickets only!
 

- Gerard McAnulty's Kazuko S&C sessions for our male and female members resume this week. They are an ideal way to get prepared for preseason.

Dundrum GAC update 5th Dec 2017

(provided by club chairman Mark Fitzsimons)

 

• Our young Scór na nÓg competitors ventured to Slieve Dhu Nursing Home in Newcastle on Sunday afternoon to perform for the residents. This was a lovely gesture from our Scór team and the residents really enjoyed it.
  Our Scór leader Seamus Garland would like to thank all those who participated in Scór na nÓg this year. He also sends his gratitude the way of the coaches; Claire Murnin, Christine Cummins, Toni O'Neill and Eva McAlea.
  Another brilliant contribution by Dundrum GAC.

 

- After a fantastic performance that raised the roof of the packed hall in St Malachy's, Castlewellan, our Léiriú act unfortunately didn't make it through the Ulster semi final on Sunday.
Nevertheless they have an East Down title in their back pockets and they can be rightly proud of their tremendous campaign.
Well done!

 

- The club were represented at East Down Convention in St John's last week by Mark Fitzsimons and Peter King.

 

- Remember to keep up to date with all the goings on in the club with our Facebook page and Twitter account. Both are @DundrumGAC.

Dundrum GAC update 27th Nov 2017

(provided by club chairman Mark Fitzsimons)

Our juvenile awards on Friday night were a tremendous success. An incredible turnout of over 200 children, parents and family members along with club members attended the presentation in the parochial hall.A big thanks to Cormac Venney and his Coaching and Games Development Sub Committee who organised the night. Thanks goes to club photographer David Campbell. There was a lot of work that went in to it and it was appreciated by all. Food followed the presentation and a disco brought the night to a close.
Gratitude is also shown to our two special guests Darragh O'Hanlon and Chara Laverty. Both these Kilcoo club members are also part of their respective county squads and they were fantastic guests to have with us.The highlight of the night was the awarding of the Paddy Ward (RIP) Memorial Cup for the first time. This award was very kindly donated to the club by the Ward family. The cup was voted for by all the coaches in the club and was based on the effort, commitment, gamesmanship and attitude of their chosen player across the age groups from U-6 to U-16. The inaugural winner was Alice McAlea who was a truly deserving recipient. The cup was presented by Paddy's wife June. A fitting end to the night.

- On Saturday night our current committee member Gerry McMullan was honoured at the Bright GAC awards.
Gerry was corner forward on the 1967 Down MFC winning Bright team who defeated Clonduff in the final.
The 50th anniversary of this triumph was being celebrated.

- POSH are running another fundraising quiz for the Sacred Heart P.S on Friday night in the Dundrum Inn at 9pm. The event will kick off after the Christmas tree light switch on.

- The Sacred Heart P.S. Open Evening takes place on Tuesday 5th December from 4pm to 6pm. The Principal's Address takes place at 5pm.
This is a great opportunity for children of prospective pupils to get a look at the school.
As ever we strongly encourage all those within our club community to make the Sacred Heart P.S. the first choice for their child's education.

Dundrum GAC update 19th Nov 2017

(provided by club chairman Mark Fitzsimons)

We are East Down Scór na nÓg Léiriú Champions 2017!
An incredible achievement for the club. You were all outstanding!
Our Céilí dancers, Instrumental, Ballad and Solo Singing acts were all brilliant but unfortunately didn't make it into the top two to get to the county final.
Your efforts are to be applauded.
Our hall was absolutely packed to the rafters for this final on Sunday night. We thank Seamus Garland and his Scór committee for their hard work in preparing our acts for this evening.
We thank all those who helped with the tea, refreshments and the tuck shop. Also to those who helped with the clean up after.
Irish culture is alive and kicking in Dundrum.

We wish our Léiriú team the very best for their county final on Sunday 26th November which will be held in St Malachy's H.S Castlewellan.

- Our juvenile awards will be held on Friday 24th November in the parochial hall. Our special guests will be Down and Kilcoo star Darragh O'Hanlon along with RGU and Down Senior Ladies player Orla Boyle.

The Games and Coaching Development Sub Committee are busily preparing for the event which is sure to be a great celebration of what has been another fine year in Dundrum's juvenile setup.

Dundrum GAC AGM 2017

A chara,

Our AGM will take place this Sunday at 2pm in the Community Centre. The AGM is an opportunity for all those in our club to come along and hear about all the activities that have taken place in Dundrum GAC over the past year. It is also where we elect our new committee for 2018.

In truth, Dundrum GAC has grown immeasurably in the past decade. Our membership has increased year on year since 2009. We now boast 14 teams across two codes as well as a thriving Scór section. With this comes more work and more responsibility. We really are now in a position that we desperately need more people involved in our Executive Committee and Sub Committees. The work is becoming too much for the few. To ensure that the club keeps progressing in the manner we aspire to then it really is up to you to come forward and see what you can do for our brilliant committees.

At the AGM on Sunday all positions bar the appointed positions namely Children's Officer, Designated Person and President will be up for the election process. We have also re-instated our Additional Committee Members option which means you can come on the Executive Committee without holding a formal role when nominated and seconded by another paid up member at the AGM. 

One particular role that is of huge importance for us as a club is the Development Officer position. We need somebody to take this on who will work with the Executive Committee in developing a 5 Year Development Plan, work on our new Club Maith process and begin to familiarise the club with grant applications. There will be immense support from the committee and the County Development Officer for this role. It is really worth thinking about.

We also want to see past committee members and club members in attendance on Sunday as well. We need you on board. We need to draw on your experience and avail of the expertise that you afforded the club over your time in position.

Sunday's AGM is one of the most important in the recent history of this club. There needs to be a groundswell of support for it so that we can resource our Executive and Sub Committees with the personnel to enable us to work together to bring our club to the next level.

Looking forward to seeing you all there at 2pm.

Is misé,

Mark Fitzsimons (Secretary).

Dundrum GAC update 24th Oct 2017

(provided by club secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

Down U-16 C Championship Semi Final Replay
Ballymartin 4-11 Dundrum 4-12

It may have taken over 120 minutes of football to separate these two teams but in the end it was Dundrum who got over the line after two truly epic encounters.
And Wednesday night's win came in the most dramatic of fashion.
Three minutes deep into injury time Dundrum won a free. Cliodhna Carey found Alice McAlea with a pass before the captain evaded four onrushing Ballymartin defenders to fire over the bar and send her team through to the final.
This was a pulsating game of football. Full of end to end action and it was the finest of margins that decided it.
Dundrum went in to an early 1-02 to no score lead against the wind.
Caoimhe Coughlan hit 1-01 with Alice McAlea drifting over a point.
Ballymartin replied with a goal as Alice McAlea proceeded to strike her first free of the night.
The Lilywhites soon got into their groove and reeled off three minors to level the game at 1-03 apiece.
Dundrum sparked into life again with their second goal via Chloe Trainor.
A brilliantly hit Cliodhna Carey free followed up by a nice score from Gemma McShane had the Duns back on track.
Ballymartin kept biting back and two more scores came their way.
Dundrum responded through Caoimhe Coughlan but 1-01 from the Lilywhites restored parity at 2-06 each.
Dundrum kept pushing on and the brilliance of Chloe Trainor sealed a third goal for the Reds.
A Caoimhe Coughlan point put four as the difference before a late retort from Ballymartin left the away team 3-07 to 2-07 clear at the short whistle.
Both defences tightened up in the second half and scores came harder to come by.
Cliodhna Carey and Chloe Trainor got Dundrum's account restarted but Ballymartin had the gap back to a goal shortly after.
Points were then exchanged as the game entered a period of midfield scraps with Carey and Boden battling gamely with Poland and McDowell.
With just over ten minutes to go Dundrum pushed on a level with the marauding Joanna Boden smashing home her side's fourth and final goal.
Minor points were swapped again and with seven minutes to go Dundrum looked to be in charge of a commanding 4-10 to 2-10 lead.
However, this Ballymartin team were made of sterner stuff as they pounced forward at every opportunity.
Their persistence reaped two goals in three minutes.
With only minutes left of normal time both outfits foraged for the winner.
After a few false dawns it was left to Alice McAlea to seal passage through to the decider as her point with the last kick of the game catapulted the Duns into the final.
A true team effort with outstanding displays across the pitch.
Massive credit goes to the Ballymartin players and management for their part in these two titanic battles. Great ambassadors for their club.

Dundrum: K.Campbell-Rice, S.Murray, E.Harty, C.Kidd, K.Cunningham, J.Cunningham, A.Ward, C.Carey (0-02, 1F), J.Boden (1-00), C.Coughlan (1-04), A.McAlea (0-04, 2F), M.Rice, G.McShane (0-01), C.Trainor (2-01), A.Kidd.
Subs: S.Manley, E.Mawdsley, E.Leneghan.

Club Notes

- The senior men venture into the Ulster club series this Sunday as they take on Fermanagh champions Belnaleck in the quarter finals of the Ulster JFC. The game will take place at 2.30pm in Páirc Esler in Newry. Best of luck to the team and management.

Our previous two encounters in the provincial series saw us lose out to Derry's Steelstown in Newcastle, 2-11 to 2-08, in 2005 in the preliminary round. In 2012 Armagh's An Port Mór defeated us 2-05 to 1-04 in the Athletic Grounds in a quarter final tie. That side went on to win the Ulster title.

- The U-16 girls will contest the Down C Championship final this Saturday against Annalish (Annaclone/Tullylish). The game will be played at 2pm. Venue TBC.

The team had a fantastic 4-12 to 4-11 win over Ballymartin in the semi final replay last Wednesday under lights at the Pat's Road venue. See match report elsewhere.

- The U-13 boys play their second game in the championship on Saturday when they will take on Darragh Cross in St Mochai's Park at 5pm.

Then on Sunday the team travel to Drumaness for an 11am throw in.

- Reminder that ActiSport is on from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on a Friday night in the hall. P1 - P3 boys and girls partake in the first session that ends at 7.30pm. The second session is for P4's to P7's and goes from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Great value at £3 a head.

- Gerard McAnulty from Kazuko takes our secondary school aged boys and girls on a Tuesday night in the hall. This has been very popular in recent weeks and again is great value at £3 a head.

- The Black Tie Gala Ball takes place this Friday night in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle. All patrons are asked to arrive from 7pm. £30 is payable at the door to treasurer Eamon King.

Our special guest is Down's Double All Ireland SFC winner James McCartan.

We will be honouring our three Down All Ireland MFC winners from 1987 namely Martin Carey, Paddy Kielty and John Kielty on this the 30th anniversary of their triumph.

The Jack Kielty Memorial Cup and Seamus Rice Memorial Cup will also be presented on the night.

We will be celebrating our 2017 Down JFC triumph while it will be also be a momentous occasion for our senior ladies who will have their first ever awards.

Our minors will receive their East Down 'A' League runners up medals.

It promises to be a great night of celebration and entertainment.

Dundrum GAC Update 3rd Oct 2017

(Provided by Club Secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

 Everyone at the club would like to wish our senior team and management the very best of luck for Sunday's Down JFC final against Bright. The game will take place in Pairc Esler at 2pm.

We would like to thank all those individuals, families, organisations and businesses who have sponsored the team for the final. We have a specially constructed sponsorship board at the club gates to acknowledge this.

Sponsors have also been getting exposure on our Facebook and Twitter pages in the week leading up to the final.

We thank Micheál Rodgers (Dunmore Construction/Slieve Dhu Nursing Home) for sponsoring the team a new set of kitbags as well.

Patrons looking to go on the supporters' bus to the game need to contact Martin Walsh (07809540655) ASAP to confirm their places.

- Many thanks to Chris Brown, Paddy Curry, Rab Smyth and Mark Fitzsimons who got our flags up around the club grounds and out on the street in preparation for the JFC final on Thursday night.

- Well done to our U-10 team who reached the Plate final at the floodlit Ballymartin tournament on Saturday night. The team were narrowly beaten by one point by Longstone in the decider. Brilliant performances all round.

- The U-11's are through to the East Down U-11 C League final. It will take place this Saturday at 11am at a venue TBC. Our opponents will be Darragh Cross.

- The U-16 girls are in training for their Down C Championship semi final against Ballymartin which will take place under lights at Pat's Road on Wednesday 11th October at 7.15pm.

- The club were delighted to host the Sacred Heart P.S. Tug of War fundraiser at Páirc Sean O'Caoilte on Friday evening.It turned out to be a massive success with a huge crowd in attendance. A considerable amount of money was raised for the school.Well done to all the staff at the school and those who helped out. Great to see the community fully behind the venture.

- Dundrum GAC are keen to submit a Novelty Act into the Scór na nÓg (U-17) this year. 
Clare Murnin has written a fantastic script about the local area so we just need some volunteers from the club to get involved. 
You don’t need to have any acting experience. Just be up for a bit of craic!
The plan is to start rehearsals once a week from next Thursday if that suits most.
Please contact Clare at claremurnin@gmail.com or Seamus on 07980797469 if you are interested.

- Mairead Rodgers' Irish Dancing classes returned on Monday night at the community centre beside the chapel at 6pm. For further information please contact Mairead on 07711895961.

- The club are hosting St Mungo's 2 on Friday 13th October. Posters and advertising boards are going up this week. Fliers will also be distributed at all the local masses this weekend.

Entry is payable at the door on the night - £12. Show is at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Come early to ensure that your seat is guaranteed! Bar facilities available.

- The Executive Committee of Dundrum GAC are delighted to announce that our Black Tie Formal Gala Ball will take place on Friday 27th October at 7pm in the Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle. 

This year we will be celebrating a couple of milestones. Firstly, our three Down All Ireland Minor winners from 1987 namely John Kielty, Martin Carey and Paddy Kielty will be feted on this the 30th anniversary of their triumph.
Secondly, our new senior ladies team who created history this year by becoming the first ever senior ladies team in the club will be in attendance. Their inaugural awards will take place in what will be a historic celebration.

We see the return this year of our Minor team awards along with the Reserve and Senior team accolades. The Seamus Rice and Jack Kielty Cups will also be presented.
1987 Down All Ireland MFC winner James McCartan will be our special guest. 
A deal is in place with John McKenny Menswear in Castlewellan for tux hire at a price of £29.95. Measuring won't be available for another few weeks yet. This will be confirmed.
The cost of the night is £30. It is payable at the door. All patrons are asked to contact secretary Mark Fitzsimons (07523228422) to confirm their attendance by Sunday 1st October. Any request for reserving a table must also be made through the secretary.

Dundrum GAC Update 5th September 2017

(Provided by Club Secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

Down Ladies JFC Semi Final

Dundrum 1-11 Tullylish 4-10

 

Tullylish finished the stronger as they progressed to a JFC final meeting with St John's after this high octane encounter.

The South Down side's experience proved to the difference as they held their nerve in the closing stages after trailing for most of the game.

It was all Dundrum in the first half.

The Reds were dominant all over the pitch but at halftime they only led by one point.

12 wides came their way as they spurned some glorious opportunities.

Tullylish were second best in the opening thirty minutes but they still remained in touch with 1-04 to their credit.

Dundrum struck for 1-05 with Rachelle Connolly striking home a penalty and points coming from Carey, Coughlan, Fegan, Boden and McAlea.

Tullylish levelled after the restart but minors from McAlea and Coughlan had Dundrum back in charge by two.

A second Tullylish goal from Emma Drainey then put the 'Lish one up.

The brilliant Alice McAlea soon took charge of affairs as she smashed three points in a row to re-establish Dundrum's two point advantage.

With ten minutes remaining it looked as if Dundrum would push on to reach a historic final.

However, Tullylish had different ideas.

They began to out muscle the Duns around the middle from which they gained an attacking foothold.

In a devastating period they swooped for 1-05 to completely turn the tables on their opponents.

Dundrum were left shellshocked and all they could muster in response was a late free from Alice McAlea to make five points the difference.

It was too little, too late, though as Tullylish banged in a fourth goal in injury time to come back from the brink to take the spoils.

 

Dundrum: C.McCormick, M.Poland, A.Rodgers, N.Kielty, J.Boden (0-01), AM.Scott, C.Carey (0-01), N.Davis, E.Boden, C.Coughlan (0-02), A.McAlea (0-06, 1F), R.Connolly (1-00, 1P), C.Trainor, E.Fegan (0-01), KA.McClelland.

Subs: E.Harty, A.Kidd.

 

 

Down JFC Semi Final
FT - Dundrum 0-20 Mitchels 0-10

 

Dundrum and Mitchels renewed acquaintances yet again in what now seems as a near annual meeting in the JFC, such is the volume of times the two teams have met in the championship in the past few years....
In the end it was the Duns who prevailed as they finished the last quarter strongest to progress through to the semi finals.
Mitchels battled hard for the most part and their sweeper had a modicum of success in the first half.
But they ran out of steam as the second half progressed and in the end finished the game with 13 men due to two late indiscretions.
Dundrum hit an impressive 20 points and the fact that 11 different players got on the score sheet was testament to the array of scoring ability that they have in their ranks.
Mitchels managed ten points over the hour with eight of them coming from the dead ball.
Mickey Heaney was unerring with his free kicks and 45's.
Yet only two points came from open play with the aforementioned Heaney getting one of them and centre half forward Kevin Marks striking the other.
The margin of defeat for the Newry side could have been bigger had Dundrum not fluffed a couple of nailed on goal chances, one in each half.
All in all this was a decent game of football played on a pristine surface in Kilcoo.
A much tougher test awaits Dundrum in the last four.

 

Dundrum: M.Smith, P.Curry, R.McGuigan, S.McGeown, S.Willoughby (0-02), J.Hurley, (0-01), C.Doran, A.Doyle (0-02), A.Fegan (0-02), C.Rice (0-01), K.Walsh (0-03, 2F), Oi.McKibbin (0-02), K.Glavin (0-02), C.Venney (0-02), E.King (0-02).
Subs Used: T.McShane, M.McGrattan, M.Fitzsimons, M.Coughlan (0-01).
Squad: S.McShane, Od.McKibbin, M.McShane, P.King, P.Burns.

 

 

Club Notes

 

- Our senior ladies' remarkable maiden season in senior football came to an end on Saturday evening in Castlewellan. Despite dominating proceedings for most of the of the JFC semi final against Tullylish, the girls just faded in the last ten minutes as they lost out 4-10 to 1-11.

The team and management have been working hard since the squad was established in January. They were very grateful for the support that came along to the game.

The team finished sixth out of nine teams in the JFL, winning half their games in the process.

It all points towards a big year in 2018 for all the players.

 

- The senior men are through to the semi finals of the Down JFC. They accounted for division four side Mitchels in the last eight at Kilcoo on Friday evening, 0-20 to 0-10.

Although the team have secured their division three status for next year, they will be wanting to put in a good shift when Bosco come to Dundrum on Friday evening for a 6.30pm throw in.

 

- The U-16 girls play Ballymartin tonight (Wednesday) in their final league game at 7pm at home. A win over the Lilywhites will secure the league title for Dundrum. Please get down and support the girls.

 

- The U-14 girls play Castlewellan in Dundrum on Sunday at 3pm in the quarter finals of the Down 'C' Championship.

 

- The U-12 girls beat Bredagh 2-09 to 1-05 in Cherryvale last week to bring their league season to a finish.

 

- The Rosconnor Gaels minor team were well beaten by Mayobridge on Tuesday of last week. A result that seen them fail to qualify for the Down MFC quarter finals.

 

- The St John's/Dundrum U-16 team had a brilliant result against one of the East Down 'A' Championship favourites Aughlisnafin last Thursday in Annsboro.

 

- The U-11 team take on Kilclief tomorrow night in St Malachy's Park at 6.45pm.

Carryduff 'B' then come to visit on Sunday at 11am.

 

- The U-8.5's will attending the Super Blitz in Bryansford this Saturday.

 

- Congratulations goes to our senior team player Conor McShane who won the 'Best Newcomer' award at the Padraig Pearses GAC awards in Melbourne.
The ceremony was held in a function room in the famous MCG arena.
Well done Conor!

Dundrum GAC Update 15th August 2017

(Provided by Club Secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

Dundrum GAC Club Notes and Match Report

Down Ladies JFC Quarter Final

HT - Carryduff B 2-06 Dundrum 3-04

FT - Carryduff B 2-09 Dundrum 3-12

Dundrum's first ever game in adult championship football proved to be a memorable one as they dumped Carryduff B out of the reckoning.

Carryduff had defeated the Duns twice in the league but the Reds were primed for this challenge.

The away side got off to a fantastic start with Eimear Fegan prodding into the net after being set up by Claire McGuigan.

The Duff retorted with a point before Alice McAlea's speculative drive found its way past the Carryduff goalkeeper for Dundrum's second three pointer.

Carryduff began to work their way back into the game and they bagged 1-02 without reply to level the game.

Dundrum were foraging hard at this stage and a double of scores from Rachelle Connolly and a high lob from Niamh Davis had the Reds back in the lead.

Carryduff eased back into it and a couple of points came their way before they put away a penalty to take a two point lead.

Dundrum's reply was instant as Claire McGuigan smashed her side's third goal.

Points were exchanged just before the short whistle with Dundrum going in one up.

That one point lead should have been a lot more due to some wasted gilt edged scoring chances.

The second half saw the Duns put in a very robust and disciplined performance.

They got the first three points through Carey, Connolly and McAlea.

Carryduff responded with a brace.

However, the remainder of the game would see Dundrum outscore their hosts 0-05 to 0-01.

Carryduff also had a player sin binned in this period.

The Duns had Alice McAlea to thank for three of their scores with Connolly and Caoimhe Coughlan tagging on minors at the end to secure a merited six point success.

This was a great all round team performance with the whole squad of 21 players giving their all for the cause.

There were some fine individual performances but the sum of the whole was greater than its parts.

Dundrum: C.McCormick, M.Poland, A.Rodgers, E.Harty, C.Carey (0-01), AM.Scott, J.Boden, N.Davis (0-01), E.Boden, KA.McClelland, A.McAlea (1-04), C.McGuigan (1-00), C.Coughlan (0-01), R.Connolly (0-05, 4F), E.Fegan (1-00).

Sub used: K.Cunningham and H.Smyth, A.Kidd, C.Kidd, A.Ward and T.Rooney.

Club Notes

* Well done to our senior ladies on their historic championship win on Saturday against Carryduff B, 3-12 to 2-09.

The girls were full value for their victory and now progress forward to the JFC semi finals.

The club thanks Down senior ladies manager Ryan McShane for coming in last Thursday to take the team for a session.

* The senior men enjoyed a challenge game at home to Armagh side Corrinshego last Wednesday.

Next up is a league encounter at home to Bosco on Friday 25th August.

* Rosconnor Gaels minor team entered the Down MFC last night with a home game against Rostrevor.

Their next challenge is this coming Tuesday away to Burren.

* Congratulations to our seven players on the St John's-Dundrum U-16 team who were presented with the East Down B League title on Thursday night.

A huge well done to Sean Mulholland, Daire O'Donoghue, Tiarnan Hillen, Aidan Byrne, Conor Rogan, Joel McKibbin and Fionn McKibbin.

We also thank Joe Rogan for his work with the team in terms of logistics, communication and on match days. Thanks too goes to Dermy Hillen for his commitment to the squad and support throughout the league campaign.

We also offer our gratitude to St John's who engaged in the amalgamation process this year and made it possible for this achievement to come about.

The team play away to Kilclief tomorrow night (Thursday) in their final league game before they turn their attention to the East Down 'A' Championship.

* The U-14's scored a credible 5-08 but in the end lost out to Dromara in their first game of the C Championship on Monday of last week.

On Monday past they hosted Aughlisnafin and this Monday coming Kilclief will also travel to Dundrum.

* The club have entered the new East Down U-11 League and U-13 Championship.

* The U-8's and U-10's had a great morning at the East Down Blitz in Drumaness on Saturday.

* The U-8's will be attending the Ballykinlar tournament this Saturday.

* The U-16 girls defeated Castlewellan last week and travel to Saul tonight (Wednesday) before hosting Annalish on Sunday at 3pm.

* The U-14 girls are currently in training for the championship.

* Dundrum GAC will be holding a cake and bun sale on Sunday from 10am to 1pm in the parish community centre beside the chapel. Everyone welcome. All funds raised go to Dundrum GAC.

Calling on everyone to master their culinary skills and provide buns, cakes, biscuits, baked or bought whichever you choose.

Can we ask that any cakes, buns made or bought be left at the parish community centre between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Saturday night the 19th August. Thank you, to everyone for your support it is much appreciated.

Everyone welcome.

Please come out and support.

* Our Community Fun Day will take place on Monday 28th August at the pitch from 1pm.

A planning meeting took place last night (Tuesday) to put plans in place for the event.

* The committee and members of Dundrum GAC deeply regret the death of Mary Madden (RIP), grandmother of juvenile player Raphael. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for her.

Dundrum GAC Update 31st July 2017

(Provided by Club Secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

* Our annual Cúl Camp kicked off on Monday morning and we are delighted to announce that we have a record 109 children at it.

This is our biggest camp attendance ever and continues a trend that has seen our camp go from 35 attendees 6 years ago to an incredible 109 children this week. Brilliant to see!

All enquiries to be directed to co-ordinator John Boden.

* The senior ladies took on Saul on Monday night in a challenge game at the Red High.

Their final league game away to St Michael's on Thursday past was postponed due to no referee being available.

* U-16 girls are away to Annalish tonight (Wednesday) and at home to Ballymartin at 3pm on Sunday in the league.

* The U-14 girls finished their league campaign last Wednesday with a resounding win at home to St John's, scoring eleven goals in the process.

* Antrim side St Paul's came to Dundrum on Saturday morning to play our U-12 girls in a series of challenge games.

This was an absolutely brilliant venture. Dundrum's hospitality was second to none and the Belfast girls had a brilliant time.

Thanks to all the Dundrum mentors and parents for the effort they put into welcoming St Paul's.

* The senior men played Bright in a challenge game last Friday night.

There is a return to league football this Friday night with an away game to Drumgath.

* The Rosconnor Gaels minor side had a fine 4-18 to 3-11 victory at home to Baile an Locha on Tuesday of last week in Loughinisland.

Last night (Tuesday) they played their last league game away to Castlewellan.

* St John's/Dundrum U-16 team had a solid 10-11 to 2-06 win at home to Bright on Thursday of last week.

Next up is an away tie against Ardglass tomorrow night (Thursday).

* The U-14's play their first C Championship game on Monday away to Dromara.

* The U-12's were left bitterly disappointed as they were defeated by Darragh Cross, 7-08 to 3-12. This has dealt a massive blow to their league title aspirations.

The team will be hoping that Aughlisnafin can defeat Bright on Sunday and that Dundrum will beat Ardglass to force a league title playoff with Bright.

* What performance from our U-10's on Saturday who reached the final of the Ballykinlar tournament only to lose out to Downpatrick by a point after extra time.

Great performances all around.

* For the third year in a row our own Cathleen Garland is the Ulster Fleadh Solo Singing champion!

Well done!

Dundrum GAC Update 23rd July 2017

(Provided by Club Secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

* The senior team put up a great performance at home to Tullylish on Friday night.

The Laurencetown men led 1-08 to 0-09 at the break but Dundrum produced a brilliant last quarter but it just wasn't enough as Tullylish won out 3-14 to 3-10.

Kyle Glavin, Aidan Fegan and a Kieran Walsh penalty amounted to Dundrum's three goals.

There were some performances of note with Oisin McKibbin and Chris Doran particularly impressive.

Next up is an away trip to Drumgath on the 4th August.

* East Down Reserve Football League Shield Semi Final.

Dundrum won't get the chance to defend their Shield title after they agonisingly lost this tie by a point on Sunday evening.

First half goals from Michael McGrattan and Mark Fitzsimons had the Duns two up at the interval.

Darragh had a strong third quarter as they kicked some fine points.

Odhran McKibbin's penalty rebound goal with five minutes to go got Dundrum back within one.

Another couple of scores were exchanged before DD Ward struck a last gasp point for Darragh to see them through to the decider by a point.

HT - Darragh Cross 3-04 Dundrum 2-09

FT - Darragh Cross 4-13 Dundrum 3-14

Dundrum: M.McShane, K.McShane, P.Shields, S.McGeown, R.McGuigan, P.Curry, S.Willoughby (0-01), D.Campbell, P.King, C.Doran (0-03, 1F), M.McGrattan (1-04, 1F), M.Fitzsimons (1-03), S.McShane.

Subs: S.Byrne (0-02), N.Walsh (0-01), C.Miskelly, O.McKibbin (1-00).

This brings to a conclusion the reserve season. Many thanks to John McShane for taking the team this year.

* The Rosconnor Gaels minor side defeated Bright 8-14 to 4-13 in Loughinisland on Tuesday of next week.

Last night (Tuesday) the team hosted Baile an Locha in Loughinisland.

This coming Tuesday they are at home in Dundrum to Castlewellan.

* Tomorrow night (Thursday) the St John's/Dundrum U-16's are at home to Bright in Drumnaquoile at 7.30pm.

* The U-14's have finished a very testing league campaign.

The next game is an away tie against Dromara on Monday 7th August. This will be the first game of the championship.

* The U-12's are still holding on to the joint top spot in the league after a 3-08 to 3-06 win away to Aughlisnafin on Sunday.

Next up is an away tie against Darragh Cross on Sunday at 11am.

* The senior ladies play their final league game tomorrow night (Thursday) away to St Michael's in Magheralin at 7.30pm.

There will then be a challenge game away to Intermediate side Saul on Monday.

* The U-16's enjoyed themselves at the Burren Invitational 7's on Monday of last week.

There is no game for the squad this week.

* The U-14's play their final league game away to St John's tonight (Wednesday).

They will then prepare for the championship after this.

* Cúl Camp registration takes place tomorrow night (Thursday) at the clubhouse from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

We are on course to break our record for highest attendance yet at the camp this year.

* Everyone at Dundrum GAC wishes our former player Brendan Cunningham a speedy recovery after he sustained a serious injury playing for Saul in the Connolly Cup final recently.

* Best of luck to the Down team for Saturday's All Ireland Qualifier against Monaghan in Croke Park.

Dundrum GAC Update 21st April 2017

(Provided by Club Secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

On Saturday 6th May our club will inaugurate Billy Cunningham (RIP) and Paddy Ward (RIP) on to our memorial plaque which recognises an individual's outstanding contribution to the club in their lifetime.

This is set to be a milestone day in the history of Dundrum GAC and the Executive Committee have put in place a series of events to coincide with the inauguration.

There will be a parade to the club grounds on the day leaving at 2pm from Church Avenue, down School Hill, along the Main St before arriving at Páirc Sean O'Caoilte. All patrons are to assemble outside the Doctor's Surgery for 1.30pm.

This parade is for all club members and those past and present who were/are associated with the club. We encourage all our juveniles, their parents, our senior players in both codes, committee members and club supporters to parade in full club colours.

At the pitch there will be a keynote speech outlining the contribution of our two inductees. There will also be contributions from the families before the unveiling.

Tea and refreshments will follow while our juveniles (U-6, U-8, U-10 and U-12s) will play exhibition games on the field.

A social gathering will also take place in the Tonn Ruray that night.

We ask all our club members to support this day. It is a poignant tribute to two men who made a lasting imprint on the fabric of our club. It promises to be a great occasion.

                                            Dundrum GAC Update  21.3.17. 

                                            (Provided by Club Secretary Mark Fitzsimons)

* Another two challenge games were played on Sunday with the seniors defeating Bright 0-14 to 1-08 in Ballynoe and the U-14's overcoming Bredagh's Development Squad 7-06 to 3-05.

* Well done to Conor Byrne and Matthew Harty who were both on the winning Red High team that won the Kevin Smith Memorial Shield at St Malachy's, Castlewellan, last Thursday.

* Hard luck to Aidan Fegan who was on the Down U-21 team that lost to Armagh in the Ulster Championship last week.

* The U-16 ladies begin their league campaign on Sunday with a 3pm throw in at home to Castlewellan.

* The U-14 boys swing into action next Monday with a home game against Dromara at 6.45pm.

* The U-14 girls attended the Feile in Clonduff on Saturday. They put in three really strong performances and each and every one of them can be rightly proud of their efforts.
It was fantastic to see four girls make their debuts namely Ainé, Mya, Rebecca and Shauna.
Many thanks to the management team of Eamon Murphy, Scott Kidd and Michelle Poland for overseeing the squad for the day.

* March 200 Club Winners
£500 - Martin McClean
£250 - Eamon Smyth
£100 - Richard Fitzpatrick

* Our first ever in house coaching seminar will be held on Saturday 8th April. Our two special guests will be current Carlow trainer and Ballyholland manager Stephen Poacher and current Mattock Rangers manager and past Glenn Supremo John Kennedy.
The day will start at 9.45am in the parochial hall with our own Coaching Officer Cormac Venney conducting a review of the season so far with all our club coaches.
There will be a short refreshment break from 10.45am to 11am before all the coaches will go for a field session with Stephen Poacher which will last to 12:20pm.
Then after lunch at 1pm John Kennedy will conduct a workshop to round the day off.
This promises to be brilliant educational day for the coaching of coaches and all should attend.

Update provided by Mark Fitzsimons (Club Secretary) 2nd November 2016

* The club held one of the biggest celebration nights in its history on Friday as 125 patrons packed into the Burrendale hotel, Newcastle, for the Black Tie Gala Ball. The award winners were as follows:

Reserve Sportsman of the Year: Michael McShane.

Reserve Player of the Year: Donal Brennan.

Senior Sportsman of the Year: Donal Brennan.

Senior Player of the Year: Ruairi McGuigan.

Player's Player of the Year (Seamus Rice Memorial Cup): Ruairi McGuigan.

Club Person of the Year (Jack Kielty Memorial Cup): Gerardine Hogg.

There were also special presentations to the East Down Reserve Shield winners, Down Division 4 League winners, Down 1916 - 2016 Centenary Cup winners, Down Junior Feis 7's winners and the All Junior 7's winners.

Senior team captain Aaron Doyle presented Francie Toner (manager), Eamon Murphy (selector) and Ned King (selector) with mementoes for their contribution to such a successful year. Anne Coughlan (medic) was also presented with a bouquet of flowers for her work with the medical side of things.

The Hall of Fame inductee was Liam McKibben and he was inducted by fellow Hall of Famer Kieran McKibben. Liam was a former player, mentor and administrator with the club and his long association with Dundrum was hailed in a brilliant speech by his cousin Kieran.

The 40th anniversary of the club winning the 1976 Down JFC was also recognised with a member of that management team Pat Lennon introducing the team. The players and management were presented with special club ties to mark their achievements.

Our special guests Eamon Burns and Willie Anderson were presented with specially engraved pens to mark their attendance on the night. We thank them both for their presence.

Paul McComiskey and Martin McKibbin were given two clocks to mark their nuptials in the past year.

We would like to put on record our thanks to the Executive Committee for their sterling work in preparing for the night.

To Father Fleck for saying Grace and to the Burrendale hotel staff under the stewardship of Connaire McVeigh for their first class service.

To David Campbell for his photography on the night, we are truly indebted.

Finally, to all those club members who attended and made the night such a success. It truly will live long in the memory.

 

* Commiserations to the U-17 girls who were defeated in the Down C Championship final by Downpatrick on Saturday in Ballykinlar. In a rip roaring contest Dundrum fell short on a 3-16 to 5-07 scoreline.

Well done to the team and management for doing so well in getting this far. The progress you have made this year has been outstanding.

 

 

* Fantastic to see Jodie Cunningham (full back), Amy Ward (corner back) and Chloe Trainor (wing forward) involved with the Down U-14 ladies team at the recent Ulster Blitz in Cookstown.

 

 

* The 2016 AGM will take place on Sunday 13th November at 2pm in the community centre. The earlier start this year is to accommodate our Scór na nÓg representatives who will be in semi final action at 6pm in Darragh Cross.

The AGM is open to all club members and we would encourage a large turnout so that we can build on the success that we had in 2016.

All motions and recommendations for club and county should be with secretary Mark Fitzsimons (secretary.dundrum.down@gaa.ie) by 6pm this Sunday (6th).

Nominations for places on the Executive Committee can be text through to Mark Fitzsimons (07523228422) by 6pm on Sunday as well. Please ensure that you get confirmation from the nominee before you nominate them.

Club members should take this as official notice.

The AGM agenda will be posted on social media and text to club members next Monday.

 

* The draw for the November edition of the 200 Club was made on Friday night at the Gala Ball. Congratulations to Barry Cunningham who won the top prize of £500, Martin McClean second prize of £250 and Anne Milling the third prize of £100.

The 2017 200 Club was officially launched on Friday night. It has been an incredible success in 2016 and already there has been an astonishing degree of interest in next year's edition. We would ask all patrons to contact Paddy Curry, Chris Brown or Eamon King ASAP as we are limited to selling 200 tickets. There is huge demand at the moment so don't miss out!

Update provided by Mark Fitzsimons (Club Secretary) 27th September 2016

* Congratulations to the senior team who are now officially Down Division 4 League Champions.
St Paul's have conceded this Saturday's decider.
This is our second time winning this competition after our maiden victory in 2012.
This brings to a close a terrific season for our senior and reserve teams that has saw us annex:

All Ireland Junior 7's
Down ACFL Division 4
Down 1916 Centenary Cup
Down Junior Feis 7's
East Down Reserve Shield

 

* There will be a celebration night in the Tonn Ruray this Saturday. All five pieces of silverware that the senior and reserve teams won this season will be in attendance.

We encourage all club members to attend on what is sure to be a great night of craic.

 

* Invitation letters are being sent out this week to all of the Dundrum JFC winning team of 1976 and the past chairpersons' of the current era for the Black Tie Gala Ball that will be held in the Burrendale hotel, Newcastle, on Friday 28th October.

We can now confirm that our special guests will be Down's Double All Ireland winning player and current Down senior manager Eamon Burns along with former Ireland rugby team captain Willie Anderson.

 

* Many thanks to all those who attended  the All Ireland homecoming at the pitch last Thursday night. It was great for everyone to celebrate the momentous success. 

 

* The U-14 girls are through to the Down U-14 C Championship final after defeating Saul at a windswept Dundrum on Saturday afternoon. In a tight match the girls progressed 2-04 to 1-02. They will now meet Castlewellan in the decider at time, date and venue tbc.

 

* The U-17 girls play Bredagh B at home on Saturday at 3pm in their championship semi final.

They defeated Tullylish last week in their quarter final, 10-08 to 2-01.

 

* The U-12.5 boys play Ardglass at 11am on Sunday in their penultimate championship game.

 

* The Year 6 blitz on Saturday was cancelled due to the weather.

 

* The Year 6's will be attending the Ballykinlar tournament this Saturday.

Update provided by Mark Fitzsimons (Club Secretary) 20th September 2016    

 

St Jude's All Ireland 7's Report

 

Dundrum - All Ireland Junior 7's Winners

 

The footballers of  Dundrum made their sixth trip to St Jude's in Templeogue on Saturday for the All Ireland Junior Football 7's.

Having reached the quarter finals on three occasions and the semi finals twice, hopes were high for the panel of 12.

Kerry teams have dominated this competition in recent times. St John's were the only Down side to win it previously in 2009 with Ballykinlar managing runners up spot in 1996.

First up for Dundrum was the host club St Jude's. In a tight opener the Duns emerged victorious by three points, 2-04 to 1-04.

The second group game was against a very good Coa team from Fermanagh.

The Erne side had current county captain and International Rules star Eoin Donnelly at midfield.

In a high scoring affair it was the Reds who emerged victorious once again, 7-03 to 5-03.

The final game in the group stages was a clash with Fergal Byron's Courtwood outfit from Laois.

The Leinster side included senior team panellist Niall Donohoe in their ranks and he helped them to a 2-08 to 3-05 draw.

It was now the knockout stages with Meath's Curraha standing in Dundrum's way.

In an easier than expected game Dundrum won 4-05 to 1-02.

A tough and physically demanding quarter final saw the Reds oust Lawardane McHales from Mayo to set up a semi final with Sean McDermott's of Birmingham.

That obstacle was overcome with Dundrum persevering to a 2-08 to 1-06 success.

The final arrived in the late afternoon as the Duns came face to face with 2015 champions Brosna.

It was nip and tuck throughout with Dundrum emerging champions on a 2-08 to 0-12 scoreline. David McComiskey and Aidan Fegan getting the goals.

A fantastic day of football came to an end with the Duns on top of the pile.

The Loch an Lae award for the player of the tournament went to Oisin McKibbin. McKibbin's performances in the group stage and up to the quarter final were of the highest order. After a pulled hamstring Oisin unfortunately missed out on the semi final and final.

 

Game 1: Dundrum 2-04 St Jude's (Dublin) 1-04
Game 2: Dundrum 7-03 Coa (Fermanagh) 5-03
Game 3: Dundrum 3-05 Courtwood (Laois) 2-08
Round of 16: Dundrum 4-05 Curraha (Meath) 1-02
Quarter Final: Dundrum 1-06 Lawardane McHales (Mayo) 0-06
Semi Final: Dundrum 2-08 Sean McDermott's (England) 1-06
Final: Dundrum's 2-09 Brosna (Kerry) 0-12

 

Dundrum Panel: Kieran Walsh, Cormac Venney, John Hurley, David McComiskey, Oisin McKibbin, Aidan Fegan, Eamon King, Ruairi McGuigan, Conn Rooney, Aaron Doyle, Paddy Curry and Conor McShane.

 

Dundrum GAC Club Notes

 

* A huge congratulations go to the senior team and management on securing the All Ireland Junior 7's title for the first time at St Jude's on Saturday.

It was an amazing day for the club and marked the team's third piece of silverware this year.

Many thanks to our supporters for cheering the team on and to all those who assisted on the journey.

 

* The senior team have one remaining game in division four. This is away to St Paul's and will decide the division four league champions.

 

* Hard luck to the U-17 girls who battled bravely before going down 4-10 to 3-08 at home to the RGU in last week's league decider.

Runners up spot in the league has been secured with the championship game with Tullylish taking place tonight (Wednesday) at 6pm.

 

* The U-12.5's were defeated by Dromara on Sunday and have a bye this week.

 

* The U-14 girls are at home to Saul at 3pm this Saturday In the championship.

 

* The Year 6 team are at Kilcoo on Saturday for the blitz.

 

* Irish dancing has started in Dundrum community hall. It will continue every Monday at 6pm from hereon in. Everyone welcome, age 3 and over. For further information and to book a place please contact Mairead on 07714134180.

Update provided by Mark Fitzsimons (Club Secretary) 17th September 2016

* The U-12 girls had a fantastic day at the Carryduff tournament on Saturday.
They played group games against Saul and the Antrim pair of St Enda's and Glenravel.
They reached the Medal Final where they were defeated in a nip and tuck game by Saval.
Well done!

* September 200 Club Winners

1st - £500 - Paul Madden
2nd - £250 - Paul Byrne
3rd - £100 - Teresa McKeating.

* Irish dancing started in Dundrum community hall on Monday 5th September at 6pm. It will continue every Monday from hereon in. Everyone welcome, age 3 and over. For further information and to book a place please contact Mairead on 07714134180.

* The senior team bowed out at the semi final stage of the JFC for the second year in a row on Sunday in Castlewellan as they went down 4-10 to 1-10 to Drumgath.

The  team will make their now annual visit to St Jude's this Saturday for the All Ireland Junior 7's.

There is one remaining game in the league against St Paul's which will likely be brought forward.

* The U-12.5's lost heavily to Drumaness in the first game of the championship on Sunday.

This Sunday there will be a tie against Dromara.

* The U-8's and U-10's attended the Liatroim blitz on Saturday past.

* The U-17 girls play Downpatrick at home tonight (Wednesday) at 6.30pm. The winner will win the league trophy. Please get down and support the girls.

The team will be in action on Sunday in the championship against Tullylish.

* The gear order to O'Neills will be sent off this weekend.

Update provided by Mark Fitzsimons (Club Secretary) 5th September 2016

Well done to the senior team who defeated St Michael's 0-20 to 0-04 on Friday night to clinch promotion to division 3 for 2017.
Dundrum were always in charge and bossed the game throughout.
The team have one game left which is an away tie against St Paul's which will decide the league winner.
Next up is the JFC semi final on Sunday at 3pm in Castlewellan against Drumgath.

Dundrum: P.Burns, P.Curry, R.McGuigan, C.Rooney, K.Glavin (0-04), J.Hurley, A.Fegan (0-01), K.Walsh (0-04), A.Doyle (0-03), O.McKibbin (0-05), M.Coughlan (0-01), D.McComiskey, C.Venney (0-01, 1F), J.McKibben (0-01), C.McShane.
Subs: M.Smith, D.Brennan, B.Kearney, M.Fitzsimons, S.McGeown, M.McShane.

 

* Brilliant result for our U-17 ladies who defeated Mayobridge  8-09 to 4-08 in the league on Sunday.

The team have one game left with the winner taking the league title.

 

* The U-12 boys had another good win; 3-03 to 1-04 away to Bredagh 'B' on Sunday morning.

The team have finished third in a very strong nine team league.

 

* The club are entering an U-12.5 team into the championship which starts on Sunday.

 

* The U-10's will be going to a blitz in Liatroim on Saturday.

 

* Due to demand there will be one last chance to order club gear this coming Thursday between 6.30pm and 7.30pm at the clubrooms. All money to be paid up front.

 

* A massive thank you to all who supported the quiz on Friday night in the Tonn Ruray. It was a huge success. £645 was raised for the club and our chosen charity; Knockevin's Sparkle Project.

Thanks to Gerry and Mandy from the Tonn Ruray for their hosting of the event, our Scór na Sinsír team for the brilliant entertainment, the quiz organisers, our senior team and management, committee members, club members, juvenile parents, club supporters and locals who all made the night such a success.

Great to see the reinvigorated community spirit back.

 

* It was great to see the U8 and U10 teams play at halftime in the senior game on Friday night. Thanks to the coaches who facilitated this and to the parents who came down to offer their support.

 

* Irish dancing started in Dundrum community hall on Monday 5th September at 6pm. It will continue every Monday from hereon in. Everyone welcome, age 3 and over. For further information and to book a place please contact Mairead on 07714134180.

Update provided by Mark Fitzsimons (Club Secretary) 24th August 2016

 

* The senior team are in championship action on Sunday as they take on Bright in the JFC quarter finals at 12.30pm in Newcastle.

The team suffered their first defeat in the league on Friday night after going down 2-11 to 1-12 away to Ardglass.

Ryan Kelly's side led 2-08 to 1-05 at the break.

Dundrum dominated the second half and spurned at least seven goal chances with the Ardglass keeper and defence in terrific form.

The next league game is on Friday 2nd September at 7pm at home to St Michael's.

 

* The minors couldn't muster a team for their first championship game away to Teconnaught last week. Last night (Tuesday) they were at home to Kilclief with the final group game at home to Dromara next Tuesday.

 

* The U-14's didn't field against Bright in their second championship game on Monday of last week. They finished their campaign on Monday night away to Kilclief.

 

* The U-12's were defeated 3-08 to 1-08 at home to Aughlisnafin on Sunday morning. The game was level at 0-06 apeice at halftime.

 

* The U-8's and U-10's will be attending the Kilclief blitz this Saturday. There is an earlier start time of 10am. 

 

* There was a superb showing from our U-8's on Saturday at the Ballykinlar tournament.
4 wins, two apiece over Darragh Cross and St John's (Antrim) in the group stages sent us through to the Cup Final as group winners. Despite a trojan effort we just came up short by 3 points to the winners; Downpatrick RGU. Regardless of our final defeat this was a brilliant outing. Well done!

 

* Our five girls thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the Croke Park Activity Day last week. Thanks to all the parents and family members who accompanied the girls and to Down GAA for their organisation.

 

* Well done to Orlaith Forsythe who participated in the All Ireland Fleadh today in Ennis. She performed brilliantly on the guitar in the Accompaniment section.

 

* The senior team are planning on running a quiz in the Tonn Ruray on Friday 2nd September after the home game v St Michael's. All proceeds raised will go to the club with a charity donation thrown in as well.

 

* Saturday the 28th January 2017 will see Dundrum GAC host Stars in Their Eyes. Keep the date free!