Monthly Archives: February 2012

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €8,000 (20/02/2012), Numbers drawn were 6,12,16,17. However 4 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Dermot Maher(J.Glynn), Cora Byrne(C.Byrne), Frank Lawlor(L.Phelan), Trina Murphy(V.Doyle).
Next week’s draw will be held in Kings of Glenealy with a Jackpot of €8,300. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home with our locallotto.ie page

AGM Thursday
The Club will hold their Annual Juvenile General Meeting on Thursday 23^rd February in Chester’s at 8:00 pm. We must build on our achievements of 2011 and go forward with strength and commitment. To achieve these goals we are looking to find assistance in numbers to help with the day to day running of these teams. Club Coaching Officer Stephen Behan has put to-gether a package to meet all age groups from Under 8 to Minor (U18). For Under 8s the Club stage a weekly Fun Camp on a Saturday to coach the children in the art of playing Gaelic Football, Stephen is assisted by Liam Byrne, Jenny Byrne, Gavin Connolly and Adrian Marah. The Under 8 & 10 Teams take part in the Club Go Games which is non competitive and run in various Clubs in the East of the County. Adrian Marah has been looking after this group. Under 12 is a non competitive League with teams competing from Bray to Arklow and run under the jurisdiction of James Doyle. The Under 14 Team play in a competitive League and Cup Competition, managed by Pat Doyle and assisted by Wes Manning. Under 16 is managed by Darren Doyle and Alan Murphy, I understand that most of last year’s panel is eligible for 2012. The Club needs your help with the management of teams, officiating at our games (linesman or umpire), writing out a team list, helping with first aid, providing transport etc, etc. This dedicated group of volunteers who give their undivided attention coaching and training your children for the future require assistance. Please don’t let them down, go to the AGM on the 23^rd February and pledge your support to the Club.

Schedule of Events

Monday 20^th: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto, Jackpot €8,000. Chester’s.

Thursday 23^rd: Club Juvenile AGM, Chesters 8:00

Friday 24^th: Club Training for Minor, Junior & Intermediate Players, 7:30pm.

Wednesday 29^th: Leinster Under 21 Football Championship, Wicklow V Carlow.

Thursday 1^st March: Club March Executive Committee Meeting, Chesters 8:00

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €7,700 (13/02/2012), Numbers drawn were 2, 9, 15, 27. However 3 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Bernie Kenny(S.McDermott), Jonathan Doyle(E.Doyle), Seamus Doyle(P.Doyle).
Next week’s draw will be held in Chesters with a Jackpot of €8,000. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

Ashford GAA Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Mick McDonald as Manager of their Intermediate Football Team along with two selectors Adrian Marah and Tony Nugent. Mick has won many titles both at Inter County and Club levels. Mick has played for Wicklow at Minor, Under 21 and Senior. In 1996 while playing for Wicklow Mick won an O’Byrne Cup Medal, a National Football League Division 4 medal and played in the Quarter Final of sthe National Football League against Donegal in Croke Park. The photo enclosed shows Mick (bottom row third from right) in Croke Park. Mick as a player gave total commitment to Club and County and was one of the best mid field players in the County. Mick as a player has won Junior and Intermediate Championship titles with Ashford, as a selector he proved his capability by winning another Intermediate Football Championship. Mick was the first captain of a District Team (East District) to reach the Senior Football Championship Final in 1993. Mick was also a star hurler for Glenealy reaching seven Senior Championship Finals and winning two. With his credentials he deserves the opportunity to bring Ashford to another level. We wish him every success.

Mick took charge of his new squad in a training session on Friday in Ashford GAA Grounds and all players are requested to attend training next Friday 17^th at 7:30pm. Mick will have a short time to prepare for his first County Football League Division 2 game on Sunday 18^th March against Valleymount in Ashford.

Schedule of Events

Monday 13^th: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto, Kings, Jackpot €7,700.

Friday 17^th: Intermediate & Junior Football Training, Ashford GAA Grounds 7:30.

Thursday 23^rd: Club Juvenile AGM, Chesters 8:00.

Wednesday 29^th: Leinster U21 Football Championship, Wicklow V Carlow.

Thursday 1^st March: Club March Executive Committee Meeting, Chesters 8:00.

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €7,400 (06/02/2012), Numbers drawn were 10, 13, 22, 27. However 2 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Carole Doyle (M. Phelan), Natasha Doyle (J. Doyle

Next week’s draw will be held in Kings with a Jackpot of €7,700. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €7,100 (30/01/2012), Numbers drawn were 11, 13, 16, 26. However 6 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Bernie Doyle (T. Doyle), Joe Driver (S. Driver), Robert Byrne (R. Byrne), Frank Downey (J. Downey), Shelia & Joe (S. Driver), Theresa Doyle (M. O’Brien). Next week’s draw will be held in Chester’s with a Jackpot of €7,400. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

Please note that the Club will hold their Juvenile Annual General Meeting on Thursday 23^th February in Chester’s at 8:00 pm and not on the 16^th February as I stated last week. The Club needs your help with the management of teams, officiating at our games (linesman or umpire), writing out a team list, helping with first aid, providing transport etc, etc. The dedicated group of volunteers who manage the Juvenile sector of the Club give their undivided attention coaching and training your children for the future, they require assistance. Please don’t let them down, go to the AGM on the 23^rd February and pledge your support to the Club.

The first round of the Leinster U21 Football Championship will take place on the 29th February against Carlow in Baltinglass, please note the change of dates 29^th February and not the 22^nd as stated last week. Ronnie Phillips Club Chairperson will take charge of his first championship game and we wish him every success in his new venture. Two Ashford players are part of the panel Will Hender Phillips and Billy Clarkson and we look forward to their participation in this game. Should we obtain a victory then Wicklow will play Westmeath in the next round on the 7^th March in Baltinglass.

Gaeltacht Scholarship Forms are now available for Club Members . Applications apply to 1^st and 2^nd year Students only and must be members of our Club. Forms must be completed by Applicant, Parent and Club Secretary and returned to Micheal O’Murchu, (Runai Coiste Condae), Aras Chill Mhantain. Pearses Park, Vale Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow before Friday 16^th March 2012.

Next Executive Committee Meeting schedule for Thursday 1^st March at 8:00pm in Chester’s.