Sports archive for February 2001

27th February	GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha. Flotto Ther was no winner in our weekly jackpot. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 9 and 19. The nearest were mary T. Byrne, Churchtown, Kilcar and Eileen Gildea, Lurganboy. This weeks jackpot stands at £3,800.00 and this weeks seller is Eamon McNelis's team. Table Quiz Last weeks table quiz winners were Amanda Whelan, Stephen McGinley, Edward McCole and Kathy McGinley. This weeks quiz takes place in the Corner House at 10.30 p.m. on Friday night. We hope to see a big crowd. Training Training continues this week for all teams in Pearse Memorial Park on Thursday and Saturday at 8.00 p.m. Membership Membership is now available from our Club Registrars Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher. Beidh muid ag imirt in eadan Naomh Naille ins and Craobh Soisear de Comortas Peile Na Gaeltacht. Beidh muid ag imirt and cluiche sin sa bhaile. Ta muid ag imirt in eadan Naomh Michael ins an Comortas Sinsear agus beidh an cluiche sin a n-imirt i Dun Fanaighaidh. U-12 Training U-12 training will commence this Thursday evening at Pearse Memorial Park at 5.00 p.m. All U-12s are asked to be there. Poker Classic There will be a Poker Classic in Brennans Bar this Sunday evening at 8.00p.m. in aid of the Minor Board. Good wishes Good wishes from the Club are extended this week to Brendan Boyle who this weekend competes for the Sligo IT for the Sigerson Cup.


21st February	Co. Championship draws Ardara to meet St.Eunan's in first round By Peter Campbell
	They said it couldn't happen again. But just like last year, the county finalists were drawn in the first round of the 'Donegal Democrat' Senior Championship when the draw was made on Sunday night.
	A large crowd attended at the Abby Hotel as Seamus McGeady from Raidio na Gaeltachta called the pairings and when the fifth pairing was called St.Eunan's were drawn at home to champions, Ardara. The draw, as usual, has a so-called strong half and the so-called weaker half. In the 'strong' half this year are Ardara, St.Eunan's, Kilcar, Dungloe, Naomh Chonaill, St.Naul's and Burt and Termon. The charge of fixing cannot be levelled against County chairman, John McConnell, who drew the home teams, and fellow clubman, Edward Molloy, who drew the away teams. McConnell was seen to wince when the pairing was named but afterwards he admitted that he hadn't ruled it out: "It crossed my mind that this could happen. It is a very tough match for both teams. There are no easy games in the championship but you always look for a game you would fancy winning in the first round and build from that. "It means that both teams will have to be at 100% for the first round and can't look past that." "Patrick (Gallagher) has the poisoned chalice this year, but he did a very good job in 1998 and 1999 when he was manager before. We won an All-Ireland Gaeltacht title and we were narrowly beaten by Ballyshannon in a county semi-final by a point and St.Eunan's put us out in '99. Patrick knows what it is all about and he'll not be far away.


20th February	GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha. Flotto There was no winner of our weekly flotto. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 8 and 17. The nearest were Frank Gallagher, Portnoo Road and Mairead Gallagher, Cummins Hill, Killybegs. This weeks jackpot stands at £3,700.00 and the selling team is John McBreartys team. U-12 Training U-12 training begins on Thursday 1st March in Pearse Memorial Park at 5.00p.m. A list of U-12 players will be displayed in Divers window. Membership Membership for all members and players is now due. It is important that all players are members before they begin playing. Membership can be had from Registrars Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher of any officer of the Club. Training The U-16 Training will continue on Wednesday at 5.00 p.m. and on Satuday at 3.00 p.m. Training for U-21s/Senior/Reserves will continue as usual. Table Quiz Last weeks Table quiz winners were James McBrearty, John McBrearty and Conal Corrbhui. This weeks quiz takes palce in the West End Bar. Congratulations Congratulations to Kenneth Doherty who was selected as Captain of the Freshers Team in UCD.


15th February	Patrick Gallagher back with Ardara By Peter Campbell Donegal senior champions, Ardara, will have a 'new' man in charge for their defence, but he has been there before. Patrick Gallagher, who was manager in 1999, is back in charge after Johnny D Earley signalled his intent to stand down after the side had their best ever year, winning the league and championship. Gallagher has been involved with Ardara since the mid-eighties and played a part as a player and player-manager since then. He has the distinction of being the first All-Ireland winning captain of a Donegal team in Croke Park, when he captained the Vocational Schools team in 1984. He has not yet named his backroom team but his aim will be the retention of the county championship for Ardara. He will be looking forward with interest to the championship draws which take place on Sunday next. GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha. Flotto There was no winner of our weekly flotto. The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 14 and 22. The nearest were Stephen (Og) McCahill, Beagh and Richard Gallagher, Rosbeg. This weeks jackpot stands at £3,600.00 and this weeks selling team is James McBreartys team. Membership Membership is now due for members and players alike. Players must ensure that they are playing members of the Club before they begin to play. Membership can be had from Club Registrars Mairead Whyte and Sinead Gallagher or any Club Officer. The cost is £10.00. Monthly Meeting The monthly meeting of the Club took place on Monday night last. The following positions for the year ahead were filled at this meeting. Our Senior Team Manager for the year will be Patrick Gallagher, Reserve Manager Frank McGhee and U-21 Managers Noel Watters and Jimmy Brennan. U-16 Training The U-16 team will begin training this Saturday afternoon at 3.00 p.m. sharp at Pearse Memorial Park. All panel members are asked to attend and report to the dessing rooms at 2.45 p.m. U-21 Training With the first round of the U-21 Championship just under 4 weeks away the U-21 panel have made a good turnout for training in the past two weeks. Under the guidance now of Noel Watters and Jimmy Brennan training will continue this Thursday evening at 8.00 p.m. and on Saturday evening at 5.00 p.m. Senior and Reserve Training Training for the Senior and Reserve Panels will continue this Thursday evening at 8.00 p.m. and on Saturday at 5.00 p.m. at Pearse memorial Park. All players are asked to attend. The Gaeltacht competition will be taking place in or around St. Patricks week-end with the first match of the League to take place on the first Sunday in April. Congratulations Congratulations to Kenneth Doherty, Portnoo who has been selected Captain of the UCD Gaelic Freshers team. Kenneth who was a member of the Donegal Minor Squad last year and played a vital role in our Minor, U-21 and Reserve teams. Table Quiz The Table Quiz takes place this friday night in the Green House with Quiz Master Patsy Boyle. We hope to see a good turnout for the Quiz. Poker Classic The Minor Board are holding a Poker Classic in the Greenhouse Bar on this coming Sunday evening at 8.00 p.m. U-21 Championship Draw The draw for the U-21 Championship takes place in the Abbey Hotel this coming Sunday evening. The U-21 draw takes place at 6.00 p.m. followed by the Senior Championship draw at 7.30 p.m. St. Patricks Day Parade The annual St. Patricks day parade takes place in Ardara on Sunday 18th March. The Club will be entering a Float. The following committee have been selected to organise the float. Pauric Brennan, Mary Kelly, John McBrearty, Eamon Doherty, Malachy Gallagher, John Hegarty, Declan Brennan and Vinny McConnell. Anyone with any ideas or suggestions or any other members or players who would like to help out can contact any of the above committee.


6th February	GAA Club Call - Ard An Ratha. Flotto There was no winner of our weekly Flotto. The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 18 and 23 and the nearest were Shane Whittington, Loughross Pont and Ann McHugh, Kilclooney. This weeks jackpot stands at £3,500.00 and this weeks sellers are Paddy J. Breslin, Michael Kennedy, Damien Diver, Tony Breslin and Malachy Gallagher. Table Quiz The winners of last weeks table quiz held in Brennans were Cian and Fionntan O'Donnell, C. O Chorbhui and Conaill O'Chorbhui. Donegal Supporters Club Table Quiz This friday night in Dohertys Bar at 9.30 p.m. The Donegal Supporters Club will hold a table quiz. There will be many great prizes on offer. We hope to see a good turnout from the Club for this event. Minor Board Quizzes Next Friday Night 16th February the Minor Board quizzes will continue when the Quiz will be held in the Greenhouse. We hope to see the support continuing. Poker Classic It was great to see a good turnout for the Minor Board Poker Classic which was held on Sunday evening last. Many thanks to all who supported the event. Training It is that time of year again - Training - U21 training begins this Thursday night at 8.00 p.m. in Kentuckey. All U-21 players are asked to attend as they face St. Eunans in the first round of the Championship in around 4 weeks time. Any other players wishing to attend training are most welocme. Monthly Meeting The Club will hold their monthly meeting on next Monday night in Dohertys Bar at 9.00 p.m. Members are asked to attend. Membership Membership is now due for all players and members of the Club. It is vital that all players are members before they bgin playing this coming year.

	Sports Archive February 2001