Sports Archive
October 2002

Great Achievement
Pride of place this week goes to our U-14 Boys who win the Co. League Title and to the U-16 Girls who win the Ladies U-16 Championship. This is a great achievement for both teams. For the Ladies this is the fourth Co Title to the Club this Year. They have won Co U-14, U-16, Intermediate and Co Senior Gaeltacht Titles this year. Well done to their Managers James McBrearty and Jimmy Boyle and assisted by Margaret McHugh. On average 70-80 girls have worn the club jersey this year as they also fielded and U-12 Team who reached the Co semi-final.


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys played a brilliant game against near rivals Killybegs on Saturday last in Kilcar. They won on a score of (3-07) t0 (1-09). Team and Scorers were Donal Byrne, Conor Classon, J. J. Shovlin, Francis Boyle, Paddy McGrath, Oisin O'Donnell, John F. Barrett, Declan Gavigan, Stephen Boyle, Anthony Byrne, Fergus McBrearty (0-01), James Boyle, Pete-So Cannon (0-01), Conal Gildea (2-04) Capt, Noel Gallagher (1-01). Subs - Jonathon Gallagher, Jonathon Shovlin, Stephen McCahill, Brian Collum, Colm Byrne. Afterwards Kathleen Campbell from the Southern Board presented Conal Gildea (Capt) with the Cup. Thanks to Managers John Hegarty, Hugh G Gavigan and Don Early for all their work with this team for the Year.


U-16 Girls
The U-16 Girls Team beat Moville on a score of (3-17) to (3-06). Team and Scorers were Michelle Gallagher, Catherine Herrity, Stephanie Sweeney (Capt), Maura McHugh, Eimear O'Donnell, Sharon Kilbane, Aoife Watters, Ciara Mooney, Aoife McDonald (0-02), Catriona McHugh (0-03), Martina McHugh (2-02), Threse M Gallagher, Carol Breslin (1-07), Aisling Corcoran (0-01), Carmel Boyle (0-02). Subs - Meave O'Donnell, Catriona Feeney, Carrie Bennett, Mary Whelan, Bernadine McCabe, Louise McKenna. Thanks to all the parents and supporters who travelled to the match and afterwards Charlie Kavanagh from the Ladies Co. Board presented the Cup to the Captain Stephanie Sweeney.


Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 2, 13, 17 and 22 and the nearest were Peter Cunningham, Loughross Point and Karina Boyle, Tullycleave. This weeks Jackpot stands at €4050.00 and this weeks Flotto selling team is Michael Breslins Team.


Senior and U21
Training continues in Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Senior and U21. The Senior team have one more game left in the League at home to Fanad Gaels - a win will ensure that they will finish in the top four of the League.


U-10 Parish League Final
The U-10 Parish League Final will take place on this coming Sunday 20th October at 4.45 p.m. in Pearse Memorial Park. The A and B Finals will be played. All parents are asked to come along to end the year for the U-10s which was a very successful one. Refreshments will be served after the match with the Presentations taking place in the Tea Room Afterwards.


U-12 Parish League Final
The U-12 Parish League Final took place last Sunday at Pearse Memorial Park where the A Final was contested by Peter Olivers Team v Jonathon Gallaghers Team. This proved to be a very exciting match with Peter Olivers Team edging out winners on a score of (2-06) to (2-01). The B final was contested by Francis Boyle Team v Declan Boyles Team. Another very exciting game which saw Declan Boyles Team won on a score of (2-08) to (1-07). Afterwards Chairman of the Minor Board Larry Gallagher acted as MC. The Kevin McGill Memorial Cup was Presented to Peter O. McNelis Captain of the Winning A Team. Plaques were presented to the Captains of the Teams. Thanks to John McConnell who refereed both matches, to the Managers for all their work in the past year and to the parents. Also the Tea ladies and parents who provided refreshments for the day. A video of the days events will be on sale next Sunday during the U-10 Parish league Final or contact Stephen McCahill (087) 2424590 if anyone wishes to purchase.


U-13s
The U-13s will train every Tuesday night. They will play their first match this Saturday morning. See South Notes for details.


Well Done
Well done to Stephen McHugh who scored (2-03) for the Regional Technical College last week.


Club Holiday
Next Sunday 20th October Club Holiday Group will depart for their Holiday. The Coach will leave from Dohertys on Sunday afternoon at 4.30 p.m. They will fly from Dublin on Sunday night at 11.30 p.m.


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.


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.


Club History
The Club History is scheduled to be published next March. The Committee are ongoing in their collation of the Material. They would make a final appeal to anyone who has old photographs or information that they would like to be included in the book to forward to any of the following. As the time is getting short they are asking that all material be with the Committee before Christmas. The committee are Mary Kelly, James McHugh, John McConnell, James McBrearty, George Doherty, Tom O'Donnell and Conal A Gildea.




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Flotto
There was no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn were 3, 14, 15 and 23 and the nearest were Mary Gallagher, Crannogbui and Stephanie Bennett, Kentuckey. This weeks Jackpot stands at €3750.00 and this weeks Flotto selling team is Eamon McNelis Team.


Senior and U21
Training continues in Pearse Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Senior and U21. The Reserves played Dungloe on Sunday last in the last game of the League. Thanks to all the players who played during the year and also to the Management Anthony Molloy and John Hegarty. The Senior Team have one match left in the League which is a home game - a win will ensure that they will finish in the top four of the League.


U-10 Parish League
The U-10 Parish Leagues continue each Wednesday evening. Last week two more exciting matches took place. In the first match the "Swifts" proved too strong for the "Flyers". Winning by a score of (2-02) to (1-03). In the second match the "Bullets" came out on top over the "Rockets" winning by (2-02) to (0-01). As thing s stand now the "Swifts" are guaranteed a place in the A Final with the "Flyers" and the "Bullets" battling it out for the right to join them in the Final.


U-10s
Last Saturday in Glenties both A and B Teams took part in the Delayed U-10 Harvest Fair Blitz in Glenties. The As were defeated by N. Columba and N. Conaill but finished their season with a victory over Killybegs. The B Team won the B Blitz to finish their season unbeaten, which is a great achievement for them. Great credit is due to all the boys and girls who competed for the U-10s this year. They certainly did the Club proud.


U-12s
The U-12s will continue with their Parish Leagues on Tuesday evening at Pearse Memorial Park at 6.00 p.m. The Finals will now be played at a later date due to the U-13s beginning.


U-13s
The U-13s will begin this week-end. Training for all U-13s at Pearse Memorial Park this Thursday evening 3rd October at 6.00 p.m. The U-13 Competition starts this coming Saturday morning 5th October at 11.00 with a home game against N. Conaill in Pearse Memorial Park. All players to report to the Dressing Rooms at 10.30 a.m.


Willie Rodgers U-12 Tournament
The Willie Rodgers U-12 Tournament was held in Ballyshannon in which our U12 team took part. They acquited themselves very well in this competition and lost the semi-final to Four Masters.


U-14 Boys
The U-14 Boys were defeated by Killybegs in the League Divisional Final in Kilcar last Friday evening. The will now play in the Co. semi-final of the League against St Eunans this coming week-end.


Co Ladies
It was unfortunate for our Co Ladies Team on Sunday last who lost to Galway in the All Ireland Final. It was a great day for the Club to have two girls in Charlene McHugh and Mairead Gallagher represent us on the day in Croke Park. We congratulate them on their achievements for the year. A coach from the Club travelled to Croke Park for the day which included the U-14 and U-16 Girls Team and other supporters.


Donegal U-21 Championship
The U-21s edged out Kilcar in the first round of the Donegal U-21 Championship. They now play McCumhaills on this coming Sunday 6th in McCumhaill Park at 1.30 p.m.


Monthly Meeting
The club will hold their monthly meeting next Tuesday 8th October in Dohertys at 9.00 p.m.


Club Holiday
The Club holiday is now fully booked. The Group will depart on Friday 20th October. Tickets will be issued in the coming weeks.


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.


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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