28th
Jan |
GAA Club Call -
Ard An Ratha
Flotto
The winner of our weekly Flotto was Rose Ward,
Cronkeerin and we wish her many happy days of spending
her €6,150.00.
The numbers drawn on Saturday night last were 2, 4, 8 and
10. This weeks Jackpot will begin at €1,500.00
and this weeks selling Team is James McHughs .
History
The History of the Club is progressing very well. The
committee have now reached an advanced stage. There are
still pictures and other information which is required
for the early years. We are currently looking for two
pictures that someone might be able to locate for us -
1954 Minor Team and the 1976 U-14 County Champions. The
Committee is of the following - George Doherty, Mary
Kelly, James McHugh, Tom O'Donnell, John McConnell, John
M. O'Donnell and James McBrearty.
Coaching Session
Coaching Officer John McConnell has organised Coaching
Session which will take place in the Community Centre
which will begin on Saturday 1st February. These Sessions
will involve the skills of the Game. It will be opened to
U-8s, U-10s and U-12s. The following age groups are asked
to attend at the following times U-8 (Born 1994/95/96) at
11.00 a.m., U-10 (Born 1993/1994) at 12.00 noon, U-12 (Born
1991/1992) at 5.30 p.m. The bus will pick up at 10.30 a.m.
at Kilclooney for U-8s and U-10s and return at 1.30 p.m.
The Bus will pick up for U-12s at 5.00 p.m. and return at
7.00 p.m. The Fee will be €1.00 (to cover the
Community Centre). Any enquiries to GAA Coaching Officer
John McConnell at (087) 6370074.
Minor Board
The Minor Board will hold their first meeting on
Wednesday 29th at 9.00 p.m. in Dohertys. All Managers are
asked to be present.
Poker Classic
The Minor Board are organising a Poker Classic which will
be held in the Central Bar on next Friday 7th February
beginning at 8.00 p.m.
Honoured
Last Saturday night in the Abbey Hotel Anthony Molloy and
Donie McCole were honoured as part of the Donegal U-21
Team which won the All-Ireland in 1982.
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14th
Jan |
GAA Club Call -
Ard An Ratha
Flotto
There been no winner of our weekly Flotto.
The numbers drawn on Saturday night last were 12, 13, 17
and 23 and the nearest were Michael Gallagher, Narin and
Conor Boyle, Hillhead. This weeks jackpot stands at €6,000.00
and this weeks selling Team is Mary Kellys.
History
The History of the Club is progressing very well. The
committee have now reached an advanced stage. There are
still pictures and other information which is required
for the early years. We would hope that people would give
the Committee and other information that they may have
found over Christmas as they will soon be completing the
compilation.
U-10 and U-12 Parish League Videos
The U-10 and U-12 Parish League Videos are on sale.
Anyone interested in purchasing a Video can do so by
contacting Stephen McCahill.
Minor Board A.G.M.
The Minor Board A.G.M. will take place in Dohertys on
this coming Saturday Night 18th January at 8.30 p.m. and
not on Thursday night as previously planned. We hope to
see all the underage Managers for the coming year and any
parent who may wish to help out with Teams.
Senior Board A.G.M.
The Senior Board A.G.M. of the Club takes place on Sunday
19th January at 2.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All
members and players are invited to attend.
Dinner / Dance Photo's
John McConnell took many pictures at the annual Dinner
and Dance. Anyone wishing to view the pictures may do so
on the Club website by logging into www.geocities.com/ardaragaa
Fixtures, matches played, history and pictures can be
viewed on the site as well as much more.
Donegal G.A.A. Banquet
The Donegal G.A.A. Banquet will take place in the Abbey
Hotel in Donegal Town on Saturday 26th January. Anyone
wishing to attend my book their Tickets with James McHugh.
The Donegal U-21 Team on 1982 of which Anthony Molloy and
Donie McCole were part of that won the All-Ireland U-21
will be honoured on the night.
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7th
Jan |
GAA Club Call -
Ard An Ratha
Flotto
There has been no winner of our weekly Flotto
for the past number of weeks.
On the week ending 21st December the numbers drawn were
11, 13, 16 and 18 and the nearest were Francie Cannon,
Glencolmcille and C. McNelis, Cloughboy.
On the week ending 28th December the numbers drawn were 1,
4, 10 and 24 and the nearest were Aoife Gallagher,
Portnoo Road and Bernard Mulkerrins.
The numbers drawn on Saturday night last were 5, 13, 14
and 22 and the nearest were Stephen Gildea, Drimaha and
Cait McElwaine c/o George Doherty, Hillhead. This weeks
jackpot stands at €5,850.00
and this weeks selling Team is Michael Breslin. Next
weeks Team is Mary Kellys Team.
History
The History of the Club is progressing very well. The
committee have now reached an advanced stage. There are
still pictures and other information which is required
for the early years. We would hope that people would give
the Committee and other information that they may have
found over Christmas as they will soon be completing the
compilation.
Dinner and Dance
The annual Dinner and Dance took place in the Blue Haven
on Sunday 30th December. Over 300 Guests enjoyed the
annual event. Many of our Gaels home on holidays joined
with their families at the event. Many awards were made
on the night. A presentation was made to the 1952 Ardara
1952 Minor Captain Tomas Breslin on behalf of the Team.
County medals were presented to the Ardara Senior Ladies
team who this year win the County Gaeltacht and the
Intermediate Championship. The Molloy family of
Leamagowra were honoured for their contribution to the G.A.A.
Many of the family came home for the event. Senior Player
of the year went to Joseph Doherty, Reserve player of the
Year to Seamus Byrne, Minor Player of the Year to Patrick
McGill and Lady Player of the Year to Mairead Watters.
Packie Maguire received the Charlie Bennett Hall of Fame
Memorial Award. Appreciation Awards were made to Brendan
Boyle who captured a Sigerson Cup medal, Patrick
Gallagher (Moagh) a Vocational School medal, Charlene
McHugh and Mairead Gallagher for playing for Donegal
Ladies in an All Ireland Final in Croke Park. Anthony
Molloy also received an Apprection from the Club. M.C.
for the night was Bart Whelan assisted by John M.
O'Donnell. Music was provided by Paul and Mary B and a
great night was had by all.
U-10 and U-12 Parish League Videos
The U-10 and U-12 Parish League Videos are on sale.
Anyone interested in purchasing a Video can do so by
contacting Stephen McCahill.
Minor Board A.G.M.
The Minor Board A.G.M. will take place in Dohertys on
Thursday 16th January at 8.30 p.m. and the A.G.M. of the
Club takes place on Sunday 19th January at 2.30 p.m. in
the Community Centre.
Congratulations
The Club would like to congratulate neighbours N. Conaill
on capturing the County League before Christmas.
Pictures
John McConnell took many pictures at the annual Dinner
and Dance. Anyone wishing to view the pictures may do so
on the Club website by logging into www.geocities.com/ardaragaa
Fixtures, matches played, history and pictures can be
viewed on the site as well as much more.
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