Sports Archive
May 2002

Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 7, 15, 17 and 24. The nearest were Mary B Diver, Drimaha and Dervla and Antoin Travers, Hillhead. This weeks jackpot stands at €2550.00 and this weeks selling team is Gerard Sloweys 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/Down Match
Anyone interested in going to the Donegal/Down match on Sunday 2nd June need tickets for the Stand only. Terraces admission on the day. Children U-16 are free.


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 Aodh Rua Blitz last Saturday and were victorious in the B Competition with the As acquitting themselves very well. The U-10s will compete in the next Blitz this Saturday in Dungloe.


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


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls had a good victory over Killybegs at home last Thursday 23rd May at Pearse Memorial Park.


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys had victory over Four Masters last Week. Next Wednesday 5th June they are at home to Glenties at 7.30 p.m. They continue training this week at Pearse Memorial Park.


U-16 Boys
The U-16 Boys won the first leg of their Championship against Killybegs in Ardara last week. This week they will play the return leg in Killyebegs.


Senior and Reserve
The Senior and Reserve Teams are at home to Aodh Rua this Bank Holiday Monday in Pearse Memorial Park.


Ulster Schools Senior Final
The St Columbas Comprehensive Senior Girls reached the Ulster Schools Senior Final played in Fermanagh last Thursday against Ballybay of Monaghan. A good first half display showed a lead of two points. The second half did not show what they are made of and they were unfortunate to lose. Well done to all the girls who did the school and club proud.


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




Beidh foireann Sinsear na mban ag glacadh pairt ins an Comortas Naisiunta I nGallimh an Luan seo chugainn. Beidh an Cluiche ar suil ins an Ceathru Rua.


Website
The 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.


Good Luck
Good luck to Damien, Eamon and Brendan who are part of the Donegal Senior Team who take on Down this Sunday.


40th birthday
The Club would like to wish a happy 40th birthday this week to Club Chairman Anthony Molloy and former All Ireland winning Captain of 1992.


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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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 10, 15, 16 and 17. The nearest were Gerard McNelis, Portnoo and Donna Boyle, Killian, Inver. This weeks jackpot stands at €2400.00 and this weeks selling team is James McHughs 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/Down Match
Anyone interested in going to the Donegal/Down match on Sunday 26th need tickets for the Stand only. Terraces admission on the day. Children U-16 are free.


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. The U-10s will compete in the next Blitz this Saturday in Ballyshannon 25th May with Aodh Rua as Hosts.


U-12 Boys
The U-12 Boys continue training on Thursday evening at 5.30 p.m. Last Monday they had victories over St Nauls A and B. Next Monday 27th May they are at home to Four Masters.


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls will play Killybegs at home on this Thursday 23rd May at Pearse Memorial Park at 6.45 p.m.


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys will play Bundoran in Bundoran next Wednesday 29th May at 7.30 p.m. They continue training this week at Pearse Memorial Park.


U-16 Boys
The U-16 Boys had a very successful challenge game against Kilcar on Sunday last and won on a score of (5-08) to (1-07). They play the return leg of their Championship against Killybegs in Fintra on next Monday evening at 7.30 p.m.


Ulster Schools Senior Final
The St Columbas Comprehensive Senior Girls have reached the Ulster Schools Senior Final to be played today in Fermanagh today Thursday


Minors
The Minors had a win over N. Columba in the League on Wednesday last. They have no match until end of June.




Bhain Foireann Sinsear na mBan Comortas Condae Peile na Gaeltacht. Bhi an bua acu in eadainn Clouch Cheann Iola (5-05) ag (1-07). Beidh siad ag glacadh pairt ins an Comortas Naisiunta I nGallimh I Dtus Mi Meithimh.


Website
The 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.


Good Luck
Good luck to Damien, Eamon and Brendan who are part of the Donegal Senior Team who take on Down this Sunday.


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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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 8, 20, 22 and 23. The nearest were B. Heatley - Divers and John Melly, Narin Road. This weeks jackpot stands at €2250.00 and this weeks selling team is Columba Divers 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/Down Match
Anyone interested in going to the Donegal/Down match on Sunday 26th must leave their names with James McHugh this week or early next week to give an indication of ticket numbers.


Senior's
Training continues in Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Senior team had a very successful challenge on Sunday morning last in Belturbut. Thanks to all the team and to Belturbut for their hospitality on the day.


U-10s
The U-10s continue to train on Wednesday evenings. Ardara hosted the first Blitz of the South on Saturday last. It was very successful and thanks to the Tea Ladies who provided refreshments for all on the day and to St Nauls who won the A Blitz and to Ardara who won the B. The Next Blitz will be held on Saturday 25th May with Aodh Rua as Hosts. The U-10 Boys take part in the Community Games Finals in Convoy this week-end.


U-12 Boys
The U-12 Boys continue training on Thursday evening at 5.30 p.m. They have had victories over Bundoran and Killybegs in both A and Bs. Next Monday 20th May they are at home to Aodh Rua.


U-12 Girls
The U-12 Girls will play a match this week-end. Last week they had a convincing win over Killybegs (3-15) to (2-01).


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls had a convincing win over St. Nauls last Thursday night. They will play Killybegs at home on next Thursday 23rd May.


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys begin their campaign on next Wednesday 22nd when they play Four Masters at home at 7.30 p.m. They continue training this week at Pearse Memorial Park.


Feile
The Feile team took part in the Divisional Finals in Glenties on Saturday last but were not successful. Thanks to all the players who took part in the Competition.


Comprehensive Girls U-14
Congratulations to the Comprehensive girls U-14 team who won the Schools U-14 girls Cup on Monday when they beat St. Catherines Vocational School, Killybegs on a score of (9-14) to (0-03). They are now through to the Ulster semi-finals. This is a great achievement to the School and also to our Club as they made up most of the Team. The Cup was presented by John McGlanaghey to the Captain Ciara Mooney. Team and Scorers were Meave O'Donnell, Martina McHugh (0-01), Catherine Herrity, Sharon Kilbane, Aisling Corcoran (1-00), Catriona Feeney, Ciara Mooney (2-01), Aoife Watters (0-01), Carmel Boyle (1-02), Stephenaie Bennett (1-02), Louise McKenna (1.00), Michelle Gallagher (2-00), Bernadine McCabe and Carol Breslin (1-04). Subs - Gemma McCahill (0-02), Michelle Maguire, Aoife Kilbane, Kelly Bennett (0-01), Aine Scott.


St Columbas Comprehensive Senior Girls
The St Columbas Comprehensive Senior Girls have reached the Ulster Schools Senior Final to be played early next week.




Bhain foireann faoi 15 Cluiche Ceannais Comortas Peile Na Gaeltacht ar an Luain seo caite I Gaoth Dobhair in eadainn an Clochan Liath (5-08) do (0-06). Bronadh an Corn ar Captaen na Foirne Mairtin O Sheibhlean iniaidh an Cluiche. Cuiochas do na buachailli go leir agus an foireann bainnisteoireacht ar son usuaid an teange gaeilge sa Comortas. Seo an foireann a glac pairt - Aodh O Seibhlean, Sean Mac Aodha, Deaglan O Gabheacain, Domonic O Breislean, Sean O Seibhlean, Michael O hEarainn, Stiofain O Baoill (0-01), Deaglan O Gallachoir, Ciaran O Gallachoir (2-02), Sean O gallachoir, Mairtin O Seibhlean (Cateaoin - (3-03), Nodalig o gallachoir, Thomas Mac Guibhir, Conal Mac Giolla De (0-01), Ciaran O Breislean (0-01), Fir Ionad - J. J. O Seibhlean, do Domonic O Breislean.


U-16s Boys
The U-16s boys begin their Championship this Friday evening 17th May when they take on Killybegs in Pearse Memorial Park at 7.30 p.m.


Minors
The Minors began their League Campaign last Wednesday with a draw against Kilcar. On Friday 21st June they play away to Dungloe at 7.30 p.m.




Bhain Foireann Sinsear na mBan Comortas Condae Peile na Gaeltacht. Bhi an bua acu in eadainn Clouch Cheann Iola (5-05) ag (1-07). Beidh siad ag glacadh pairt ins an Comortas Naisiunta I nGallimh I Dtus Mi Meithimh.


Website
The 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.


Well Done
Well done to Johnny McGill who played his part on the Donegal Minor Team on Sunday last. Unfortunately, they did not have lady Luck on their side. Also to Patrick Gallagher who was sub on the side.


Well Done
Well done to Damien, Eamon and Brendan who were part of the Donegal Senior Team who beat Cavan on Sunday last.


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


Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Club takes place in Dohertys Bar on next Monday night 20th May at 9.30 p.m. The History Committee will meet in Dohertys at 8.30 p.m.


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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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 8 and 20 and the nearest were Maria Gildea, Kentuckey and Seamus Byrne, Narin Rd. This weeks jackpot begins at €2,100.00 and this weeks selling team is Mary Kelly's (Capt) Team.


Membership
Club membership is now due from players and members. Membership for the coming year will be €15.00 (adults) and €25.00 (family) and it is important that all players are registered members before the start of the playing season. Club Registrars Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher will be in touch with all Managers (Underage and Senior) in the coming weeks.


Tickets
Tickets for Sundays Match against Cavan will be given out in Dohertys on Friday night from 9.00 p.m. until 11.00 p.m. and also from Saturday morning at the Club Shop from 11.00 a.m. until 1.00 p.m. Persons interested should give their names to James McHugh and collect their tickets at the times above. No tickets will be available after 1.00 p.m. on Saturday.


Senior, Reserve and U-21
Training continues at Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday at 8.00 p.m. for all Senior, Reserve and U-21. Ghlac foireann Sinsear pairt I gComortas peile Na Gaeltact an Domnach seo caite. Bhi an bua ag Naomh Naille orthu sa deiradh.


U-10s
The U-10s will continue each Wednesday evening. This Saturday 11th May the boys U-10s will take part in the first Blitz of the Year and in Ardara with Aodh Rua, Dungloe and St. Nauls taking part. It begins at 11.00 a.m. and we would like to see parents to support the teams.


U-10s Community Games
The U-10s Community games semi-final for the boys has been re-fixed for Sunday 19th May.


U-12 Girls
The U-12 girls continued their winning streak when they had a convincing win over Killybegs on Saturday last in Fintra on a score of (3-15) to (2-01). Training will continue for them on Tuesday evenings.


U-12 Boys
The U-12 boys will train on Thursday at 5.30 p.m. Both A and B teams had victories over Bundoran last week and Killybegs this week. Next Monday 13th May both teams will play in Mountcharles against St. Nauls.


U-14 Girls
The U-14 Girls play St. Nauls in Pearse memorial Park (to-might) Thursday at 6.45 p.m.


Comprehensive Schhol U-14 Girls
The St. Columbas Comprehensive Schhol U-14 Girls Gaelic team have qualified for the County final against Killybegs Vocational School. This is the Ardara U-14 team and the school team is under the management of Manus Brennan. The School Senior Girls have progressed well and have qualified for the Ulster Finals. This team is also made of many of the Ardara Girls. We wish all concerned from the Club - the best of luck. The match is hoped to be played in Enniskillen around the week beginning 20th May.


Feile Team
Well done to the feile team who are through to the next round to the Regional Final on Saturday 11th may in Mountcharles commencing at 11.00 a.m.




Bhain Foirerann faoi 15 an Cluiche Ceannais Comortas Peile Na Gaeltacht ar an Luain seo Caite I Gaoth Dobhair in eadainn an Clochan Liath ag (5-08) got (0-06). Bronadh an Corn ar Captain na Foirne Mairtin O Sheibhlean iniadh an Cluiche. Buichos do na buachailli go leir agus an foireann bainnisteoireacht ar son usaid an teanga gaeilge so Comortas. Seo an foireann a ghalc pairt - Aodh O Seibhlean, Sean mac Aodha, Deaglan O'Gaibheacain, Dominic O Breislean, Sean O'Seibhlean, Mihcael O'hEarainn, Stiofain O'Baoill (0-01), Deaglan O'Gallachoir, Ciaran O'Gallachoir (2-02), Sean O'Gallachoir, Mairtin O'Seibhlean (Capteain - (3-03), Nodalig O'Gallachoir, Tomas Mac Guibhir, Conal Mac Giolla De (0-01), Ciaran O'Breislean (0-01) - Fir Ionaid J. J. O'Sheibhlean do Dominic O'Breislean.


U-16 Boys
The U-16 boys continue training in preparation for their championship in mid May. They will play Killybegs at home in the first round on Friday 17th May.


U-16 and Senior Girls
The U-16 and Senior Girls will train on (tonight) Thursday 9th May at 6.30 p.m. in Pearse Memorial Park.


Senior Girls
The Senior Girls play Four Masters/Ballyshannon selection on Saturday evening in Pearse memorial Park at 7.30 p.m.




Bhain foireann sinsear na Mna Cluich Ceannais Comortas Peile Na Gaeltacht I Gaoth Dobhair ar an Domhnach seo caite. Bhi an bua acu in eadain Clouch Cheann Iola (5-05) ag (1-07). Beidh siad ag dhul go an Gallimh don Comortas Naisiunta I tus Mi Meithimh. Seo an foireann a ghlac pairt Sancha Mac Guibhir, Siuin Ni Ehinne, Caroline Ni Bhreislean, Aoife Ni Fhuairisce, Rebecca Ni Fhuairisce, Mairead Ni Ghallachoir, Eimear Ni Dhomhnaill, Charlene Nic Aodha (2-00), Aoife Ni Dhonaill (0-01), Catriona Nic Aodha, Maria Ni Dhuibhir (Capteain - 0-01), Mairead Ni Bhraonain, Noirin Ni Ghallachoir (0-01), Natalie Nic Giolla De (2-03), Ciara Ni Mhaonaigh. Mna Ionaid - Carol Ni Bhreislean do Siuin Ni hEinne agus Carmel Ni Bhaoill (1-00) do Noirin Ni Gallachoir.


Minors
The Minors continue training this week and next Wednesday May 15th when they play near neighbours N. Columba at home at 7.30 p.m.


Website
The Club has its Website on air at the moment. Everything that is going on at the moment can be viewed at the site, Matches played, Fixtures, Underage, History, News, Picture Gallery etc. Many of our exiles away from home would like to connect to the site to catch up on the day to day affairs can connect to www.geocities.com/ardaragaa


Hurling Coaching
Underage Hurling Coaching has commenced in the Rossa Club and players U-14 years from the Club are invited to attend. The training takes place on Saturdays at 12.30 p.m. in Dooey and anyone interested should contact Aidan Hennessy at (075) 44196


Good Luck!
The Club would like to wish the best of Luck to Damien, Eamon and Brendan on the Donegal Senior Panel against Cavan and also to Patrick Gallagher (Moagh) and Johnny McGill - Minor Panalists for Sunday and to James McHugh who is part of the backroom team for the Donegal Minor Team.


Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Club takes place in Dohertys Bar next Monday night 13th May at 9.30 p.m.


History Committee
The History Committee will meet in Dohertys bar next Monday night 13th May at 8.30 p.m.


Club Gear
The Club gear is now on sale for both adults and children. Polo shirts, Fleeces, Tracksuit bottoms and jackets are available. We are hoping that all Managers will encourage their players to be Kitted out in the Club gear when they travel to matches. All are reasonable priced. Gemma will be at the shop selling on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for those who wish to purchase.


Holiday
The Holiday will take place in October (depart 26th for 7 days) to Playa del Inglis in the Canaries. A deposit of €100.00 is requested to be paid on or before this coming Sunday 27th April. Deposit to be paid to John McConnell or Ann McGhee. The first 40 names secure a place on the trip. All are welcome including families.


Club History
The Club are currently putting together the Club History. There is quite an amount of work involved in this. A committee are currently at the moment working on this and hope to have the book on sale for Christmas of this year. We hope that the GAA people in the Parish and outside and indeed those living away from home will co-operate with the committee in researching the work. We are looking for old photographs, team line-outs programmes etc of the early years and indeed anything that may be of interest. This is going to be a once off publication so we do not want anything to be left out. Anything that will be sent to us will be copied and returned. You may contact any of the committee or send and data to Mary Kelly (087) 6878614, Dromore Lr, Mountcharles, John McConnell (087) 6370074, Edergole, Ardara, or James McHugh (087) 2222277, Laconnell, Ardara. The committee is made up of the above in addition to George Doherty, Tom O'Donnell, Charlie Mooney, Conal Melly, James McBrearty and Conal Aidan Gildea.




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