2015 Competitive Senior Football:
As the March winds blow it’s time to get the cobwebs dusted off and let the 2015 football season commence. And commence it will this Saturday 7th March when Corduff Junior B team welcome Inniskeen , throw-in at 4:15. Your support as always is very welcome.
The Intermediate League throws-in at 2pm on 22nd March when Corduff are away to Cremartin .
Reserve Championship::
In the Crawley Cup Corduff will play Sean McDermotts in the 1st Round. The winners will play Carrick who have home advantage in the quarter final.
Corduff Gaels Senior & Minor Membership:
Membership is now due and needs to be paid within the next 2 weeks. Rates are as follows: Senior players and Committee members €50, Minors & Students €20 and a special family rate of €100. Please forward same asap.
Calling New Referees:
Corduff has always produced referees of the finest calibre over the years and once again there is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in becoming a referee and following in the footsteps of the likes of Pat McEnaney to complete an induction course. The Induction course for new football referees will commence on this Friday 6th in Cloghan at 7.30pm. Course will continue on the following Friday 13th again in Cloghan at 7.30pm. Anyone interest in completing a referee course please contact Bernice.
Congratulations:
Engagement: Congratulations and best wishes to Senior player Shane Connolly and Michelle who recently got engaged.
New Arrivals: Also congratulations to Gareth and Emma on the birth of their son recently and to Declan and Aine on the birth of their daughter. A long happy life is wished to all.
Ladies:
Corduff ladies: Minor/senior: training Thursday evening on Sunday at 10am. Full attendance required as numbers have been low the past few weeks.
U-14/u-16 training will be held Wednesday evening at 6.30pm and Sunday at 10am. Great attendance so far, new players are always welcome to come along.
Reserve:
The senior reserve team had their first game at home to Inniskeen on Saturday evening under lights. Despite the wind and rain the match was not cancelled and both teams battled on through the stormy weather. There was very little between the sides but Inniskeen edged ahead in the second half, beating the Corduff team with a two point margin. Final score, Corduff 2-6 Enniskeen 2-8.
Senior County News:
Monaghan Senior Ladies followed up their win over Cork with another win over Laois at the weekend and they now sit top of the table ahead of this weekend’s break. Both our club members Laura McEnaney and Barbara Ward were instrumental in that victory. Next Monaghan match is at home to Mayo on 15th March, time and venue to be confirmed.
Minor County News:
Corduff Ladies are also represented on the County Minor team by Alana Kernan and Eva Woods. They have their first competitive outing of the season this Sunday against Armagh so we wish them good luck with that.
By Mary McEneaney
Wed 4th Mar
