Sports Archive
May 2001

Revenge for St.Eunan's as they power past Ardara
By Tom O'Donnell

St.Eunan's powered past Ardara with a power packed second half display to win the crucial home leg game in this crunch first round first leg senior championship tie in O'Donnell Park.

Yet it all looked so different in the opening exchanges as Ardara without Damien Diver - out through injury, (though he did make an appearance in the second half) - got off to a lightning start with new boy Lee Watters cracking the ball to the back of Tony Blake's net on two minutes.

Playing with all the style and panache that they conjured up in last years county final Ardara ran the home side ragged in the opening minutes and were 1-2 to 0-1 up inside thirteen minutes.

But from the moment Charlie Mulgrew took remedial action in the middle of the second quarter St.Eunan's were a different side.

Ardara showed five changes in personnel from last years clash - Kenneth Doherty taking over from Shaun Whyte at corner back, John Herron getting the nod ahead of Martin McShane at wing back and Lee Watters and Stephen McHugh replacing Damien Diver and Conal Doherty. And while county ace Diver was introduced early in the second half, he was still clearly not fully recovered from a leg injury picked up in a league match seven days earlier.

Recovering from their shaky start St.Eunan's had the champions very much in their sights at half time as they trailed Ardara 0-6 to Ardara's 2-3, Don Early bagging the second Ardara goal seconds after a Eunan's substituition.

However from the moment St.Eunan's smashed the ball past astranded Coner Curran seven minutes into the new half there was only going to be one winner. There was no way back for Ardara who only scored once in the second half Peter McHugh finding the target a minute from full-time.

Scorers: Don Earley (1-1), Lee Watters (1-0), Peter McHugh (0-2), Jonathan Boyle (0-1F), Stephen McHugh (0-1)

Team: Conner Curran, Kenneth Doherty, Eamon Doherty, Joe Doherty, Kevin Byrne, Brendan Boyle, Johnny Herron, Michael Doherty, Francis Diver, Fergal Heena, Peter McHugh, Lee Watters, Don Earley, Jonathan Boyle, Stephen McHugh.
Subs: Damian Diver for E.Diver 38 mins, Stephen Gildea for J.Herron, Aodh Brennan for M.Doherty 58 min. inj.

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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto. 
The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 16 and 24 and the nearest were Meave Ni Gallachoir, Portnoo Rd and Conal Fisher Tullycleave.  This weeks jackpot stands at £1,400.00 and the selling team is Larry Gallaghers team.

U-12s
The U-12s will train this Friday evening at 6.00 p.m. and they will play N. Mhuire at the Banks on Bank Holiday Monday evening wil the bus leaving at 6.00 p.m.

Senior's
This week-end the Senior's will take part in the Gaeltacht in Kerry. The Club wish them all the best.

U-14 Girls
Last Tuesday evening the U-14 girls defeated Aodh Rua on a score of (7-12) to (2-06) .  The scoreres were Stephanie Bennett (2-00), Michelle Gallagher (1-01), Catriona McHugh (0-04), Sharon Kilbane (1-01), Carmel Boyle (0-03), Catriona Feeney (0-02), Deana Sweeney (1-00), Melissa McGill (1-00), Meave O'Donnell (1-00) and Carol Breslin (0-01).  The will now play St. Nauls at home on Tuesday 5th June.

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St. Eunan's and Ardara meet in match of the day
By Tom Comack

The race for the Donegal Democrat sponsored senior club championship gets under way this weekend with eight first round first leg games down for decision.

Without question the top game of the weekend is the clash of reigning champions Ardara and the previous year's Dr.Maguire Cup winners St.Eunan's - a repeat of last year's county final.

New Ardara manager, Patrick Gallagher, will look to county men Eamon Doherty, Damien Diver and Michael Doherty to prove last year's win was no flash in the pan.

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GAA CLUB FLOTTO

The Ardara GAA Club Flotto is the Clubs main source of funding. This money extensively spent in Pitch Development and in underage structures particularly in the transport of the children to and from matches. The work done by the Club is justified in that our U-10 Team of last year won every game they played, a total of 52 games winning every blitz defeating seven County Champions in the process.

Our Senior Team won the Double last year - first time in the Clubs history the League and Championship Cups came to Ardara in the one year. The work being carried out in the development of our sports grounds at Pearse Memorial have been acknowledged in that the Club won the A.I.B. County Club Award presented to long time Club servant Columba Diver at a Gala Function in Croke Park in January, 2001.

We can safely say the Club sees its funding well. Those former members of the Parish being abroad or indeed anyone can participate in the Club Flotto draw each Saturday night by joining as follows:

1. Select any four numbers between 1 and 24 inclusive i.e. 7, 9, 19 and 23.
This would then be your numbers for the year or whenever you advise us you wish
to change the numbers.

2. The numbers selected each Saturday night will be on this website on Monday.

3. If you win we will forward the prize money to the address given to us by you.

4. Each set of four numbers costs £1.00. i.e. if you select two sets of four numbers we would require £2.00 x 52 weeks = £104.00 for the year.

5. Payments should be made to the Treasurer, Stephen McCahill, Ardara GAA Club,
Beagh, Ardara, Co. Donegal or to the GAA Club Account at:
Ulster Bank - Ardara
Account No - 01010013      Sort Code - 98-51-20

6. Presently, our Jackpot stands at £1,300.00 this Saturday 26th May. Our jackpot initially starts at £1,000.00 rising each week by £100.00 until win. Our last jackpot reached £4,300.00 and was won on Saturday 7th April, 2001, by a local student and a playing member of the Senior Team in Lee Watters.

C.L.G. Ard An Ratha thanks you in advance for your participation.

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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto. The numebrs drawn were 10, 15, 20 and 21. The nearest were Amelia Molloy, Laconnell and Ronan McBrearty, Drumbarron. This weeks selling team is Eamon McNelis's team.

South West Blitz
The Club hosted a very successful South West Blitz on Saturday last. The A final which was a brilliant match between Ardara and Killybegs with Ardara coming out on top. N. Mhuire won the B Final. Thanks to Breda Boyle, Majella Shovlin, Geraldine Gallagher and Sally Bennett who made the tea and sandwiches and to carmel Boyle and Gemma McCahill who helped in the Shop.
Thanks also to Martin mcShane, Tommy Feeney, Dessie O'Brien, Stephen McCahill, Mark Cassidy, John McConnell and Michael Breslin who refereed matches. Also to Columba Diver and his team who had everything in top top shape.

U-10s
The U-10s will train on Thursday evening at 6.00 p.m. and the U-12s will train on Thursday evening at 6.00 p.m.

All Ireland Gaeltacht Week-End
Anyone interested in going to Kerry for the All Ireland Gaeltacht week-end should let the Secretary james McHugh know no later than this week-end.
This years competition takes place in Waterville.

Senior and Reserve Championship
This Sunday sees the start of the Senior and Reserve Championship.. We will play against St. Eunans on Sunday. The Reserves will start at 1.30 p.m. and the Seniors at 3.00 p.m. We hope to see good support for these two games and would like to see eveyone there for the Reserve match.

U-14s
Ardara had a good victory over St. Nauls in the U-14s last week. They have no match next week.

Senior Ladies
The Senior ladies had a good win over Four Masters on Sunday last in the League on a score of (3-07) to (1-08). Scorers were Caroline Breslin (1-04), Emma Boyle (1-01), Jenna Bennett (1-00), Maria Diver (0-01), Mairead Gallagher (0-01). They are away to Aodh Rua next week.

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There will be an outing on Saturday, May 19th in Narin/Portnoo Golf Club. The time sheet will be in operation and will be posted in Diver's newsagent on Wednesday evening. All members are asked to check for tee-off times.

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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numebrs drawn were 8, 18, 19 and 21. The nearest were Fiona Boyd, Drimitten and John Brennan, Doohill.
This weeks jackpot stands at £1,200.00 and this weeks selling team will be John McBreartys team.

U-10 Blitz
The first South West U-10 Blitz will take place in Ardara this Saturday 19th May. It begins at 11.00 a.m. and we hope to see a large number of parents present to supports the U-10s.

U-12s
The U-12s will play Killybegs on Thursday in Pearse memorial Park.
This promises to be a very enjoyable game. They will then play Kilcar on Monday night.

U-16s
The U-16s are at home to N. Conaill this Friday night in Pearse Memorial Park at 7.00 p.m.

Table Quiz
The Table Quiz which was due to be held on Friday night last was deferred to a later date due to the death of the late Peg Gallagher.

Senior Ladies
The Senior Ladies were defeated by St. Eunans on Sunday last. This Sunday they are due to play Four Masters in Ardara.

Minor's
The Minors had a good victory over Dungloe on Monday night last.

U-14 Girls
The U-14 girls play Aodh Rua on next Tuesday night.

U-14 Boys
The U-14 boys won the U-14 Divisional Feile Competition beating N. Conail on a score of 2-14 to 0-02. they now qualify for the County feile Final next week.

U-14 Boys
The U-14 boys will play a challenge game this Saturday in Derrygonnelly at 3.30 p.m. The bus will leave Divers at 1.45 p.m.

Senior and Reserves
The Senior and Reserves will play McCumhaills on Sunday next in McCumhaill Park.

Mini-Sevens
Well done to St. Mary's N.S. who reached the final of the Mini-Sevens on Saturday last. Great credit is due to them for acquitting themselves in the final. They were pipped in the final by Doohish N.S.

Congraulations
Congraulations to Anthony, Johnny, Kenneth and Stephen who have qualified to play in the next round of the Ulster Minor Championship.

Good Luck
Good luck this week to Damien, Eamon and Michael who face Fermanagh on Saturday evening at 6.15 p.m.

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Comortas Peil Na Gaeltachta sinisir

Dungloe rounded off a great weekend for the club with a comprehensive win over county champions Ardara to capture the clubs second county Gaeltacht title.

Having defeated Kilcar in Sunday evenings semi final the Rosses side came out all guns blazing against an Ardara outfit that had just pipped hosts Glenfin in their semi final.

No way through for Ardara
as Dungloe block the path.

Ardara regrouped at half time and had cut the margin to six, with three quick Jonathan Boyle pointed frees.

Dungloe on the attack as
Peter McHugh, Ardara gives chase.

It was not all disapointment for Ardara as both teams are going through to the All Ireland series of the competition which is in the South Kerry Gaeltacht on the June Bank Holiday weekend.

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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly flotto.
The numbers were 3, 10, 14 and 21 and the nearest were Sean McGill, Glengesh and Claire Gavigan, Tullintain. This weeks jackpot stands at £1,100.00 and this weeks selling team is Paddy Joe Breslin team.

U-10s & U-12s
The U-12s beat near neighbour N. Conail on Monday night last. The U-10s and U-12s will train this Thursday evening at 6.00 p.m.

U-10 South West Blitz
The first U-10 south West Blitz will be held in Ardara on Saturday week 19th May. 8, 01

U-14 Girls
The U-14 girls had a convincing win over Kilcar last week. They now play St. Nauls in Mountcharles next Tuesday 15th May at 7.00 p.m.

U-16 Boys
The U-16 boys are away to Aodh Rua this Friday evening.

Senior Ladies
The Senior Ladies were defeated by Cloughaneely last Sunday. This week-end they are at home to St. Eunans.

Table Quiz
The last table Quiz of the year takes place this Friday night. This will be the Pat Slowey Memorial Trophy. The quiz will take place in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel at 10.00 p.m. We hope to see a big turnout for this quiz.

Donegal v Fermanagh
Tickets for the forthcoming game Donegal v Fermanagh on Sunday will be handed out in Dohertys on this Thursday night. Anyone interested in going to the match and who are members should come to Dohertys at 9.00 p.m.

Ni raibh an bua againn I gComortas Peile Na Gaeltacht ar an Luan seo caite. Ach mar go raibh siad ins an Cluiche Ceannais na Condae beidh siad ag dul ar aighaidh go dti Condae Ciarrai do na Cluich Naisiunta ar an aonu la de mi Meithimh.

Mini Sevens
Good luck this Saturday to St. Mary's N. S who play in the Mini Sevens in Ballyshannon on Saturday morning. This is a County Competition and the winners will represent Donegal.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Michael Doherty who was trainer with the Monaghan Vocational Schools who won the All Ireland Title on Sunday last.

Good Luck
This weekend when Donegal take on Fermanagh on Sunday next the Club will be well represented on both Senior and Minor teams. Good luck to Damien, Eamon and Michael in the Senior and to Anthony, Kenneth, Johnny and Stephen in the Minors. We hope to see huge support from the Club to cheer them on.

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This was Ardara's poorest performance to date in the league, although in their defence they were missing a number of regulars from their senior squad.

Visitors St.Nauls led 0-6 to 1-1 after a first half where both sides aquandered chances and fluid football was uncommon.

Ardara were out of sorts for the opening 20 minutes but a fine finish to the net by Jonathan Boyle hinted at their real potential - Jonathan going on to inflict serious scoring pain.

St. Nauls were ahead 0-4 to 0-1 after 16 minutes, Peter McHugh hitting the early Ardara point.

The first half ended 0-6 to 1-1 in St.Nauls favour. The inclusion of Damien Diver, Kenneth Doherty and Connor O'Donnell saw Ardara improve, Diver playing well when introduced with 15 minutes left.

Francis Diver also had much to do with the Ardara revival, getting on top in midfield. With six minutes left St.Nauls scored their final point to leave their side one point adrift, 0-9 to 1-7 but a second Jonathan Boyle goal and points from Boyle, Diver and Lee Watters (two) gave Ardara more league points.

Scorers for Ardara
Jonathan Boyle 2-4, Lee Watters 0-2, Peter McHugh, Michael Doherty, Fergal Heena, Stephen McHugh and Damien Diver 0-1 each.

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Flotto
This week our jackpot of £1,200 was shared among three, Theresa Gildea, Crumlin, Dylan kennedy, Tullycleave and Caroline Hegarty, Glenties. This weeks jackpot starts at £1,000 and this weeks selling team is Michael Kennedys team

Table Quiz
Quiz winners in the West End Bar on Friday last were Colin and Conal O'Churbhui, Michael Stewart and Kathleen Watters. The Pat Slowey Memorial Shield which will be competed for in the last Quiz of the year will be held in Friday 11th May.

Club Person of the Year
Congratulations this week to Pat McGill, Maghera and New York who this week was chosen as Club Person of the Year for the New York Club. This is a big honour for Pat and we here in the Ardara Club congratulate him on his achievement.

U-12 Matches
The U-12s will play Killybegs in Pearse memorial Park on Thursday and they will play N. Conaill in Glenties on Monday evening.

U-16 Match
The U-16s will play St. Nauls at 7.00p.m. this Friday evening at 7.00 p.m.

U-14 Girls
The U-14 girls defeated Killybegs last week with a scoreline of (5-12) to 1-08). The scores were Carol Breslin (1-04) Carmel Boyle (1-02), Catriona McHugh (0-04), Michelle Gallagher (1-01), Catriona Feeney (1-01) and Ciara Mooney (1-00).

Senior Girls
The Senior girls defeated Glenswilley in a challenge on Sunday last. This Sunday they play Cloughaneely in their first game of the League in Falcarragh at 12.00 noon.

Ta an foireann sinsear ag glacadh pairt I gComortas Peile Na Gaeltacht I gleann Fhinne and deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn. Ta siad ag imirt in eadan and foreann baile Gleann Fhinne ar an Domhnach ag a tri o chlog.

Monthly Meeting
The Club will hold its monthly meeting next Tuesday 8th May in Dohertys at 9.30 p.m. Members are asked to attend.

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