Sports Archive
June 2001

Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Jackpot.
The numbers drawn were 1, 16, 19 and 23 and the nearest were Colette Maloney, Shanaghan and Josie Martin, Sandfield. This weeks selling team is James McHughs team.
This weeks jackpot is £1,800.00.

U-10 Blitz
The U-10 Blitz will be held in Kilcar this Saturday at 11.00. Ardara will compete in the A and B Competition.

Congratulatins
Congratulatins to Peter Oliver (Jnr) who qualified for the County Finals of the U-12 Skills Competition on this coming Saturday in Ballybofey at 12.30a.m.

U-14 Boys
The U-14 boys had a good victory over Aodh Rua last week on a score of (7-08) to Aodh Rua (2-07). They now play Dungloe on Wednesday 4th in Pearse memorial Park at 7.30 p.m. A speedy recovery to Jonathon Shovlin who sustained a hand injury last week. Hope he is soon back on his feet again.

Minors
The Minors play Kilcar in Pearse Memorial Park on next Monday 2nd July at 8.00 p.m.

Good Luck
Good luck to Michael, Eamon and Damien on next Saturday evening when the Donegal team take on Kildare next Saturday evening in Newbridge. The game is all ticket. Tickets are priced at £10.00 per person. There are family passes at £20.00 for 2 adults and 2 children and consessions for O.A.P.s and students at £4.00. Tickets must be booked through James McHugh

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Ardara .............................. 1-9
Four Masters ................... 0-8
Report: Mary Kelly

In a game where two men sent off, one from either side, Ardara took the points in a strong battle with Four Masters.

Ardara opened the match with a point scored from a free from Michael Doherty in the 3rd minute. This was followed in the 6th minute with a great goal scored by Don Early.

Four Masters did not score until the 13th minute with a point from play, Fergal Heena and Kevin Byrne replying for Ardara, but they missed a certain goal chance shortly afterwards.

Four Masters got into gear again, scoring a point from play in the 24th minute. Persist-ent fouling by Ardara saw Four Masters score three frees leaving the score at half time Ardara 1-3, Four Masters 0-5.

Shane Carr (Four Masters), Don Earley and Peter McHugh (two) hit early points.

A melee ensued with players from both sides Involved with referee Robert O'Donnell having no choice in sending Jonathon Boyle (Ardara) and Stephen Cas-sidy (Four Masters) to the line. The sending off of Jonathon Boyle gave Ardara a great surge and points were scored from Michael Doherty (free) and Brendan Boyle. Four Masters scored two points with Peter McHugh sealing the match with a point from play.

Ardara
Conor Curran, Joseph Doherty, Eamon Doherty, Kenneth Doherty, Sean Whyte, Aodh Brennan, Martin McShane, Brendan Boyle (0-01), Kevin Byrne (0-01), Michael Doherty ((0-02 Frees), Damien Diver, Lee Watters, Don Earley (1-01), Fergal Heena (0-01) and Peter McHugh (0-03). Subs used - Jonathon Boyle for Lee Watters and Stephen McHugh for Michael Doherty

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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers draw were 3, 13 , 22 and 24 and the nearest were Brid Brennan, Doohill and James Hegarty, Tullycleave. This weeks jackpot stands at £1, 700.00 and this weeks selling team is Columba Divers team.

U-10A's and B's
Congratulations to the U-10A and B Team who won the Glenties Blitz. Great Credit is due to all the adults who are putting in so much time and effort with this group. Training continues this Thursday evening and on Saturday morning.

U-12s
The U-12s had a good victory over N. Mhuire last Monday night. They have now qualified for the Divisional Finals. They will train as usual on Friday evening.

U-14 Boys
The U-14 boys defeated Bundoran in their first match in the All County Championship on Wednesday last in Pearse memorial Park on a score of (3-12) to (2-10) scoreline after an exciting match watched by a large crowd. They play Kilcar next Wednesday at 7.00 p.m. Bus leaves Divers at 6.00 p.m.

U-14 Girls
The U-14 girls had yet another convincing win over Killybegs on Tuesday last on a score of (2-14) to (2-05). The scorers were Carol Brelsin (1-03), Catriona McHugh (0-03), Carmel Boyle (0-03), Michelle Gallagher (0-02), Ciara Mooney (1-00), Sinead kennedy (0-01), Sharon Kilbane (0-01), Meave O'Donnell (0-01). Their last game now will be against Aodh Rua.

U-16s
The U-16s are away to Bundoran this Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. The Bus will leave ay 5.45 p.m. sharp from Divers.

All Ireland Medals
Five All Ireland medals arrived in the Club on last week. Five girls from the Club played on the Donegal U-14 team who won the All Ireland U-14 Blitz in Mullingar. Ironically they beat Fermanagh in the final. The five girls were Ciara Mooney, Catriona McHugh, Eimer O'Donnell, Sharon Kilbane and Stephenaie Bennett. This is a great achievement for the Club and we congratulate them on their award.


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ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS

The Co. Donegal U-14 girls team emerged as champions in the U-14 Cumann Peil Gael na mBan all Ireland blitz held in Mullingar on Saturday the 16th. They defeated Fermanagh in the final. The following Ardara girls were playing; Sharon Kilbane, Ciara Mooney, Catriona Mc Hugh, Emer O' Donnell and Stephanie Bennett.Heartious congratulations to the entire team and their dedicated manager Kenny Griffin. The girls would also like to thank their parents for transporting them to training in Ballybofey each Sunday. 

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Schools Mini-7s

St. Mary's National School, who were runners-up in the schools mini-7s county title held in Ballyshannon.

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Naomh Coloumba collected the League points in this fixture after a closely fought contest in Páirc na nGael on Sunday.

The Glen men started brightly and had three points on the board by the seventh minute. Stephen McHugh opened Ard a Rátha's account in the 13th minute and Fergal Heena added their second midway through the first half to leave the minimum between the sides.

Naomh Columba went two points ahead in the 19th minute. Then Darren Maguire and Peter McHugh pointed for Ard a Rátha before half-time to leave the sides level at the break: Naomh Columba 0-4, Ard a Rátha 0-4.

Naomh Columba went three points ahead in the opening minutes of the second half and when Noel Hegarty and Peter McHugh traded scores midway through the half Naomh Columba were three points in front.

The home side were two points ahead by the 29th minute which left a five point margin between the teams. Aodh Brennan and Patrick Gallagher scored two further points for Ardara but it was not enough, Naomh Columba held on for victory.

Team:
Connor Ó Curraighín, Niall Ó Dónaill, Seosamh Ó Dochartaigh, Darren Mac Guibhir (0-1), Aodh Ó Braonáin (0-1), Máirtín Mac Seáin, Caoimhín Ó Beirne, Damien Ó Duibhir, Breandán Ó Baoill, Pádraig Ó Gallachóir, Fergal Ó hÉinne (0-2), Peadar Mac Aodha (0-2), Stiofán Mac Aodha (0-1), Stiofán Mac Giolla Dé, Tadhg Ó Breisleán.
Subs:
Seán Ó Luachaire do Stiofán Mac Giolla Dé, Padráig Ó Gallachóir (0-1) do Niall Ó Dónaill, Sean de Faoite.

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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto. 
The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 19 and 24.  The nearest were Mary McGill, Aighe and Karen McNelis, Loughfad.
This weeks jackpot stands at £1,600.00 and this weeks selling team is Mary McHughs team.

Seniors and Reserves
This Sunday the Seniors and Reserves will play Four Masters at home in the League.

Pat Slowey Memorial Trophey
The winnes of the Pat Slowey Memorial Trophey last Friday night were the Ardaghey team of Michael, Nuala, Edward and Gavin Maguire.  Well done to them and to all the teams who took part on Friday night and indeed througout the season.  Thanks to all the Quiz Masters and to all the host Pubs.

St. Marys N.S.
Congratulations to St. Marys N.S. who won the Cuman Na mBumscoil finals  on Saturday last when they beat Clochan N.S.  Glenfin on a score of (11-01) to (3-03).  This is their four in a row.  Great credit to their teachers Colm Cannon and Raphael Meehan.  The scorers were Catherine Herrity (4-00), Leane Sweeney (3-00), Michelle Gallagehr (2-01), Deana Sweeney, (1-00), Martina Brennan (1-00).

U-10s
Well done to the U-10s who won the A Blitz in Killybegs on Saturday last and also to the B team who did themselves proud.  They will continue to train as normal on Thursday evening.

U-14 Girls
The U-14 girls had a good victory over St. Nauls on Thursday last. on a score of (3-15) to (3-01).  The scorers were Catriona McHugh (2-05), Carmel Boyle (0-02), Rose Marie Boyle (0-02), Ciara Mooney (0-03), Sharon Kilbane (1-00), Sinead Kennedy, (0-01), Aoife Kilbane (0-01), Martina McHugh (0-01).
They will now play Kilcar on Tuesday 19th in Kilcar.


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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto. 
The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 17 and 19 and the nearest were Teresa McNelis Ard Conal and Sean Boyle, Liskeraghan and this weeks selling team will be Michael breslin's team.

Table Quiz
This Friday night sees the final Quiz of the year which will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel.  The winners will win the Pat Slowey Memorial Trophey.
We hope to see a good turnout.

U-10s
The U-10s will play St. Nauls in a challenge on this Thursday evening in Pearse Memorial Park.

U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls will play St. Nauls on this Thursday evening at 7.00 p.m. in Pearse Memorial and they will play Killybegs on Tuesday 12th June in Fintra at 7.00 p.m.

U-12s
The U-12s will train on friday evening at 6.00 p.m. and they will play Dungloe in Dungloe on Monday evening at 7.00 p.m. and the Bus will leave at 5.45 p.m. sharp.

Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Club will take place on next Monday night in
Dohertys at 9.00 p.m.  members and players are asked to attend.


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Results of Ardara/Nairn Community Games 2001, 4/6/01.

U-8 60m girls:
1. Grace Feeney,
2. Shannan Sweeney,
3. Jenna Shovlin.

U-8 80m girls:
1. Grace Feeney,
2. Shannan Sweeney,
3. Jenna Shovlin.

U-10 100m girls:
1. Karen Craig,
2. Louise Sweeney,
3. Nicole Sweeney.

U-10 200m girls:
1. Nicole Sweeney,
2. Karen Craig,
3. Roisin Breslin.

U-10 60m hurdles girls:
1. Natalie Sweeney,
2. Karen Craig,
3. Sharon Devenney.

U-12 100m girls:
1. Sarah Connolly,
2. Shauna Sweeney,
3. Michelle Mc Hugh.

U-12 600m girls:
1. Sarah Connolly,
2. Michelle Mc Hugh,
3. Paula Molloy.

U-12 relay 4' 100m girls:
1.Sarah Connelly,
Michelle Mc Hugh,
Shauna Sweeney,
Eileen Mc Glinchey,
Sinead Concarr.

U-8 60m boys:
1. Nicholas Breslin,
2. Aran Bennett,
3. Michael Maloney.

U-8 80m boys:
1. Nicholas Breslin,
2. Gary Sweeney,
3. Shaun Mc Guinness.

U-10 100m boys:
1. Damien Boyle,
2. Dylan Kelly Gatto,
3. Rónán Haughey.

U-10 200m boys:
1. Damien Boyle,
2. Samuel Hunt,
3. Rónán Haughey.

U-10 60m hurdles boys:
1. Damien Boyle,
2. Brendan Gavigan,
3. Gary Sweeney.

U-12 100m boys:
1. Peter Mc Nelis,
2. Francis Boyle,
3. Pauric Mc Gill.

U-12 600m boys:
1. Pauric Mc Gill,
2. Derek Bennett,
3. Francis Boyle.

U-12 relay 4' 100m boys
1. Derek Bennett,
Francis Boyle,
Stephen Sweeney,
Pauric Mc Gill.

U-12 Long puck boys:
1. Stephen Sweeney,
2. Keelan Gallagher,
3. Eamon Breslin.

U-14 100m girls:
1. Ciara Mooney,
2. Stephanie Bennett,
3. Meave O Donnell.

U-14 800m girls:
1. Aoife Watters,
2. Stephanie Bennett,
3. Ciara Mooney.

U-14 80m hurdles girls:
1. Ciara Mooney,
2. Stephanie Bennett,
3. Sharon Kilbane.

U-14 relay 4' 100m girls:
1. Ciara Mooney,
Sharon Kilbane,
Meave O Donnell,
Stephaine Bennett.

U-14 Long Puck girls:
1. Dena Sweeney,
2. Ciara Mooney,
3. Sharon Kilbane.

U-14 Shot Putt girls:
1. Ciara Mooney,
2. Meave O Donnell,
3. Catriona Feeney.

U-14 100m boys:
1. Kieran Breslin,
2. Kieran Toman,
3. Liam Doyle.

U-14 800m boys:
1. Kieran Breslin,
2. Derek Gallagher,
3. Noel Gallagher.

U-14 80m hurdles boys:
1. Kieran Breslin,
2. Declan Gavigane,
3. Liam Doyle.

U-14 relay 4' 100m boys
1. Kieran Breslin,
Liam Doyle,
Kieran Toman,
Derek Gallagher,
Noel Gallagher.

U-15 mixed relay 4' 100m:
1. Catriona Mc Hugh,
Emer O Donnell,
Martin Shovlin,
Sean Gallagher.

U-16 1500m girls:
1. Emer O Donnell,
2. Catriona Mc Hugh,
3. Carol Breslin.

U-16 1500m boys:
1. Sean Gallagher,
2. Martin Gallagher.

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One of the biggest events in the I.B.U. calendar ... "The All Ireland 'Irish Bridge Union' Pairs Championships" held in Templeogue, Dublin recently has been won outright by John Joe Doherty & Dennis Ellis from the Ardara Bridge Club in Co Donegal.

This is the first time in the history of the event that this has been achieved and, bearing in mind they were playing against the top players in Ireland, some of whom play for the international team, it makes their victory that much sweeter. Congratulations once again.

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