Terry Lawlor U12 tournament is a resounding success

Terry Lawlor U12 Football Tournament

Carryduff GAC’s annual Terry Lawlor U12 Boys Football Tournament, sponsored by the Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel, once again proved an outstanding success as teams from Down, Antrim, Tyrone and Fermanagh competed on a group basis for the silverware on offer - the prestigious Terry Lawlor Memorial Trophy, the Marcomm Ltd Shield, the St Colman’s HS Ballynahinch Shield and the ExceL School of Motoring Shield.

The Marcomm Ltd Shield was won by St Brigid’s, the ExceL School of Motoring Shield was won by Attical, the St Colman’s HS Ballynahinch Shield was won by the Carryduff ‘B’ team and the Terry Lawlor Memorial Trophy was won by the Carryduff ‘A’ team.

On behalf of Carryduff GAC U12 Football Tournament Organising Sub Committee  we would like to thank Mrs Aileen Lawlor and family. Also those who helped set up the pitches on Friday night, all those who provided refreshments for our visitors, all those who volunteered to serve refreshments from the clubhouse and all those who volunteered to act as umpires throughout the tournament.

Thanks to Maureen and Andrew Duncan for providing first aid cover, Paddy McGrath for the assembly of the marquee and Liam McLornan for the numerous tasks carried out this week.

Special mention must go to Carryduff Chairman Paddy Love, Carryduff club PRO Paul McConville and Carryduff website controller Ronan Lawlor for all their help and support.

The tournament could not have happened without the referees who officiated - Paul Gelston, Peter McCartan, Aidy Sharkin, Chris McKay, Naoise Ó Faolian - Keith Malone and Rowan Lyons.

Thanks to all the visiting panels, coaches, mentors and visiting club supporters for making the trip.

A special thanks to the sponsors the Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel, Lakeside Autos, ExceL School of Motoring, St Colman’s High School, Ballynahinch, Marcomm Ltd, Harbinson Mulholland, Knockbracken Fuels, Hanna Mechanical Services, Cirdan Imaging Ltd.