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June 2002

 

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25th
June
GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha

Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 12 and 17 and the nearest were John Hegarty, Tullycleave and Deirdre Dorrian, Tullymore. This weeks jackpot stands at €1650.00 and this weeks selling team is James McBreartys team


Membership
Club membership is now nearing an end. Anyone looking for tickets for next weeks match must have their membership paid. The cost €15.00 per adults and €25.00 for family. Club Registrars are Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher.


Ulster Finals
With Donegal into the Ulster Finals demand for tickets will be high. The match will be all ticket. Anyone interested in going should give their names as soon as possible with Secretary James McHugh before next Sunday 30th June. Do not leave the booking of tickets until after this date as you will be disappointed. With demand being so high it is important to book early.


Golf Classic
The Club are organising a Golf Classic and will take place on Saturday 17th August. Teams and sponsorship is most welcome. Chairman of the Organising Committee is George Doherty.


Senior/Reserve and U21
Training continues in Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Senior/Reserve and U21.


U-10s
The U-10s continue to train on Wednesday evenings. This Saturday in Pearse Memorial Park The Club will host the U-10 Blitz with five Clubs taking part. The Blitz will begin at 11.00 a.m.


U-12 Boys
The U-12 Boys continue training on Thursday evening at 5.30 p.m. They have now qualified for the Regional Final which takes place on this coming Sunday 30th in Towney. The B Final takes place at 6.00 p.m. against Aodh Rua with the A Final at 6.00 p.m against Killybegs. We hope to see a good crowd to support the teams.


Mick Herron Memorial Tournament
Bord Na nOg hosted the first annual Mick Herron Memorial Tournament on Saturday last in Pearse Memorial Park with four teams taking part - Ardara, Omagh St Endas, Dromore (Tyrone) and Buncrana. Each team played each other in 15 mins a half with the top 2 Teams contesting the final. After some excellent matches the home side and Dromore qualified for the final. Ardara had beaten them in the earlier match but the Tyrone lads made amends when a last minute goal gave them the honours in a pulsating final. Patsy Herron who donated the Cup made the presentation to the winning Captain Conor O'Neill of Dromore who also received Player of the Tournament. Thanks to all who helped on the day especially the ladies who provided refreshments for all the referee James McHugh, Frank McGhee and Paddy Hegarty and also to the teams involved for the great efforts and sportsmanship shown on the day.


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls are away to Killybegs on to-night Thursday 27th in Fintra.


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys are at home to St Nauls this Friday 28th June at Pearse Memorial Park


U-16 Boys
The U-16 Boys had two challenge matches last week defeating Glenfin on Monday (5-100 to (0-07) against Dromore (Tyrone) on Thursday evening (1-14) to (0-09). They now play N. Conaill in the next round of the Championship.


Well Done
Well done to Charlene Kennedy and Mairead Gallagher who helped Donegal to the second round of the Ulster Championship against Derry on Sunday last.


Club Holiday
Arrangements for the Club Holiday have been finalised. The group will depart for Tenerife on Sunday 20th October from Dublin and will return on Sunday 27th October. There are still 2 places available and anyone interested can contact John McConnell at (087) 6370074. €100.00 deposit will secure a booking.


Website
Club has its website on air at the moment. Anyone away from home can view the site and see what is happening within the Club at the moment on www.geocities.com/ardaragaa Fixtures, matches played, history and pictures can be viewed on the site as well as much more.


Summer Student Scheme
Any Student who is interest in the Summer Student Scheme and who has a Job Certificate is asked to contact Stephen McCahill in the coming weeks.


Club Gear
The Club Gear is now on sale for both children and adults. Polo shirts, Fleeces, tracksuit bottoms and jackets are available. We are hoping that all Managers will encourage the children to wear the Club gear when travelling to away games.


History
The Club are compiling the History at the moment. Any information would be most welcoming to the Committee.




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18th
June
GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha

Flotto
The winner of our weekly Flotto was Packie J. McNelis, Brackey. The numbers drawn were 10, 14, 16 and 22. This weeks jackpot stands at €1500.00 and this weeks selling team is Michael Kennedys team


Membership
Club membership is now nearing an end. Anyone looking for tickets for next weeks match must have their membership paid. The cost €15.00 per adults and €25.00 for family. Club Registrars are Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher.


Ulster Finals
With Donegal into the Ulster Finals demand for tickets will be high. The match will be all ticket. Anyone interested in going should give their names as soon as possible with Secretary James McHugh before Sunday 30th June. Do not leave the booking of tickets until after this date as you will be disappointed. With demand being so high it is important to book early.


Golf Classic
The Club are organising a Golf Classic and will take place on Saturday 17th August. Teams and sponsorship is most welcome. Chairman of the Organising Committee is George Doherty.


Senior/Reserve and U21
Training continues in Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Senior/Reserve and U21.


U-10s
The U-10s continue to train on Wednesday evenings.


U-12 Boys
The U-12 Boys continue training on Thursday evening at 5.30 p.m. They have now qualified for the Regional Final which takes place on Saturday 6th July against Killybegs.


Mick Herron Memorial U-12 Tournament
The first Mick Herron memorial U-12 Tournament will take place on Saturday next in Pearse Memorial Park commencing at 11.00 a.m. The Cup having been donated by Patsy herron to the Club. The teams competing are Ardara, Grange/Cliffoney, St. Endas Omagh and Buncrana. The Tournament will operate on a round robin basis with the top two teams taking part in the final.


U-12 Skills
The U-12 Skills will take place in Pearse memorial Park on Sunday 24th at 10.30 a.m. 8 Clubs will take part. Each Club will have 5 players. 10 Players to qualify from each Venue for the County Final.


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls are away to Killybegs next Thursday 27th in Fintra.


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys are at home to Killybegs next Wednesday 26th June at 7.30p.m.


U-16 Boys
The U-16 Boys have qualified for the next stage of the U-16 Championship by beating Killybegs in the second leg last week. They will resume games after the Junior Cert.


U-16 Girls
The U-16 Girls will play Killybegs in Fintra on next Tuesday 25th June.


Congratulations
Congratulations to St. Marys National School Girls team who won their Section in the Schools final in Ballybofey last Saturday. This is the fifth year in a row for the School Girls Team.


Club Holiday
Arrangements for the Club Holiday have been finalised. The group will depart for Tenerife on Sunday 20th October from Dublin and will return on Sunday 27th October. There are still 2 places available and anyone interested can contact John McConnell at (087) 6370074. €100.00 deposit will secure a booking.


Website
Club has its website on air at the moment. Anyone away from home can view the site and see what is happening within the Club at the moment on www.geocities.com/ardaragaa Fixtures, matches played, history and pictures can be viewed on the site as well as much more.


Summer Student Scheme
Any Student who is interest in the Summer Student Scheme and who has a Job Certificate is asked to contact Stephen McCahill in the coming weeks.


Club Gear
The Club Gear is now on sale for both children and adults. Polo shirts, Fleeces, tracksuit bottoms and jackets are available. We are hoping that all Managers will encourage the children to wear the Club gear when travelling to away games.


History
The Club are compiling the History at the moment. Any information would be most welcoming to the Committee.




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11th
June
GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha

Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 1, 15, 16 and 20. The nearest were Charlie Mooney, Brackey and John O'Donnell, The Multins, Bruckless. This weeks jackpot stands at €2850.00 and this weeks selling team is John M. Byrnes team


Membership
Club membership is now nearing an end. Anyone looking for tickets for next weeks match must have their membership paid. The cost €15.00 per adults and €25.00 for family. Club Registrars are Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher.


Donegal/Derry Match
Anyone interested in going to the Donegal/Derry match on Sunday 16th June should book their tickets as soon as possible with Secretary James McHugh. Tickets for the Gerry Arthur Stand only.


Golf Classic
The Golf Classic Committee will meet on next Monday 17th June in Dohertys at 9.00 p.m.


Good Luck
Good luck to Stephen McCahill (Jnr) who will line out with the Donegal Primary School team in Clones at half time during the Donegal/Derry game on Sunday. He is representing St Conails National School in Kilclooney.


Training
Training continues in Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Senior/Reserve and U21. Training for the Minor Team will take place on Friday evening at 7.00 p.m. All Minors are asked to attend as their matches will continue the following week.


U-10s
The U-10s continue to train on Wednesday evenings. This Saturday 15th June we will host the U-10 Blitz with N. Conaill, Bundoran and N. Brid taking part.


U-12 Boys
The U-12 Boys continue training on Thursday evening at 5.30 p.m. They have now qualified for the Regional Final which takes place on Saturday 6th July.


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls are away to Kilcar next Thursday 6th June


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys drew with N. Conail and Dungloe last week Next Wednesday 19th June they are away to Aodh Rua at 7.30 p.m.


U-16 Boys
The U-16 Boys have qualified for the next stage of the U-16 Championship by beating Killybegs in the second leg last week. They will resume games after the Junior Cert.


Website
Club has its website on air at the moment. Anyone away from home can view the site and see what is happening within the Club at the moment on www.geocities.com/ardaragaa Fixtures, matches played, history and pictures can be viewed on the site as well as much more.


Summer Student Scheme
Any Student who is interest in the Summer Student Scheme and who has a Job Certificate is asked to contact Stephen McCahill in the coming weeks.


Club Gear
The Club Gear is now on sale for both children and adults. Polo shirts, Fleeces, tracksuit bottoms and jackets are available. We are hoping that all Managers will encourage the children to wear the Club gear when travelling to away games.


History
The Club are compiling the History at the moment. Any information would be most welcoming to the Committee.




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5th
June
GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha

Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 7, 11, 16 and 21 The nearest were Theresa Gildea, Crumlin and Bernard Maguire, Edergole This weeks jackpot stands at €2700.00 and this weeks selling team is Leo Breslins team


Membership
Club membership is now nearing an end. Anyone looking for tickets for next weeks match must have their membership paid. The cost €15.00 per adults and €25.00 for family. Club Registrars are Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher.


Donegal/Derry Match
Anyone interested in going to the Donegal/Derry match on Sunday 16th June should book their tickets as soon as possible with Secretary James McHugh


Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Club takes place next Monday night 10th June in Dohertys at 9.30 p.m. The History Committee will meet at 8.30 p.m. on the same night at 8.30 p.m.


Golf Classic
The Golf Classic Committee will meet on Monday 17th June in Dohertys at 9.00 p.m.


Water Girl
Well done to Meave O'Donnell, Doohill, who acted as Water Girl on the sideline in McCumhaill Park on last Sunday during the Donegal/Down game.


Training
Training continues in Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Senior/Reserve and U21 and Minor Teams.


U-10s
The U-10s continue to train on Wednesday evenings. They competed in the Killybegs Blitz last Saturday and were victorious in the B Competition with the A Team acquitting themselves very well. There will be no Blitz for Ardara this weekend due to First Communion. The next Blitz will be on Saturday 15th and will be hosted by Ardara with N. Conaill, Bundoran and N. Brid taking part


U-12 Boys
The U-12 Boys continue training on Thursday evening at 5.30 p.m. Last Monday they had victories over Bundoran A and B. Next Monday 3rd June they are away to Killybegs.


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls are away to Kilcar next Thursday 6th June


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys took part in the Buncrana Cup last Saturday. Acquitting themselves very well they reached the final and were beaten by Dungiven in Derry. They are away to Dungloe this Friday 7th June at 7.30 p.m. and home to St Nauls next Wednesday 12th June. They continue training this week at Pearse Memorial Park.


U-16 Boys
The U-16 Boys have qualified for the next stage of the U-16 Championship by beating Killybegs in the second leg last week.


Minors
The Minors have no matches until the end of the exams. They continue to train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.




Ghlac foireann Sinsear na mban pairt i Comortas Naisiunta I nGallimh an Luan seo chaite Dimir siad in eadain an foiearr aitiul an Ceathru Rua sa Cluich Ceannais ach niraibh an tadh acu.


Website
Club has its website on air at the moment. Anyone away from home can view the site and see what is happening within the Club at the moment on www.geocities.com/ardaragaa Fixtures, matches played, history and pictures can be viewed on the site as well as much more.


Summer Student Scheme
Any Student who is interest in the Summer Student Scheme and who has a Job Certificate is asked to contact Stephen McCahill in the coming weeks.


Club Gear
The Club Gear is now on sale for both children and adults. Polo shirts, Fleeces, tracksuit bottoms and jackets are available. We are hoping that all Managers will encourage the children to wear the Club gear when travelling to away games.


History
The Club are compiling the History at the moment. Any information would be most welcoming to the Committee.




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