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County Football League Division 4 North
Gavin Connolly and Pat McDermott took their troops to Kilcoole for their first outing of the season and came away reasonably satisfied having defeated the local team 3-7 to 2-7. Ashford had led 2-3 to 1-3 at the interval. Adrian Marah started his first game where he left off last year scoring a creditable 1-3 in the process. Paul Conyard made some very good saves during the game and Iarla O’Donnell was outstanding in defence. The team performed very well and will encourage the players to reproduce the same when they meet Newtown in Ashford next Thursday.

Ashford Team: Paul Conyard, Martin Doyle, Mick Nolan, Iarla O’Donnell, David Dowling, Mick Taylor, Brian Shannon, Conor Dowling, Paddy Shannon (0-1), Brion O’Donnell (0-1), Daragh O’Donnell (1-0), Jay Taylor (1-1), Kevin Cullinane (0-1), Adrian Marah (1-3), Gary Maguire. Subs, Brioc Farrell.

Last chance to support the Garden County Grand Development Draw and Ashford GAA Club by purchasing a ticket; you will bring much needed revenue to Ashford GAA Club. Tickets this year have been reduced from €60 down to €50 and the prize fund is €66,750. Three draws will take place on the 4^th May, the 8^th June and the 6^th July. Each month the following prizes are on offer; 1^st €10,000 Cash, 2^nd €5,000 Cash, 3^rd €2,500 Cash, 4^th €1,500. 5^th €1,000, 6^th to 20^th €150 each prize. Tickets are now available from Ann Marie Manning and her Fund Raising Team.

Back Row Left to Right: Jack Taylor, Mickey Traynor, Sean Duffy, Colum Copeland, Fergus Ward, Ross Quinn, Rob Clarkson, Ryan Sweetman Burke. Front Row Left to Right: Colin Doyle, Oisin Murphy, Eoin Hamilton, Conor Cunningham, Mark Cullinane, Aaron Meade, Tomas Kearns.

County Under 16 Football League
Ashford defeated Kilmac/Enniskerry 3-13 to 2-7 in the first round of the
County U16 Football League.

This was the Conor and Ross show, Conor
Cunningham and Ross Quinn between them scored 2-6. Conor was the perfect
link man between defence and attack, Conor scored the goal of the match
running from mid field with the ball and scoring a great goal. Tommy scored
1-5 from play and although off the field for 15 minutes with an injury, he
still managed to make a massive impact on the game. Ashford led 1-6 to 0-1
at half time. After 10 minutes of the second half Kilmac/Enniskerry had
scored 4 points without reply and were dominating the game. Ashford steadied
the ship, Colm Copeland made good saves at crucial times. Mark Cullinane,
Robert Clarkson and Rian Sweetman Burke were playing well in defence.
Kilmac/Enniskerry were good at midfield however Fergus Ward was holding his
own. Along with Ross and Conor, Colin Doyle, Oisin Murphy and Eoin Hamilton
were brilliant.
Ashford Team: Colm Copeland, Mark Cullinane, Robert Clarkson, Thomas Kearns,
Mickey Traynor, Ryan Sweetman Burke (0-2), Jack Taylor, Fergus Ward, Conor
Cunningham (1-1), Sean Duffy, Ross Quinn (1-5), Aaron Meade, Oisin Murphy
(1-2), Eoin Hamilton, Colin Doyle (0-3). Referee Anthony Nolan.
Footnote: With the score at 1-6 to 0-5 in favour of Ashford and
Kilmac/Enniskerry in control, Ashford scored a legitimate point. However the
referee ruled the point wide through no fault of his own as he did not have
the assistance of any umpires. Ashford rectified the problem immediately. In
a tight game that point could have been crucial. It is very important that
we supply officials for all our games.

Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €10,700 (23/04/2012), Numbers drawn were 11, 16, 18, 22. However 8 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Joe Driver (S. Driver), Noel Mooney (Ashford House), Bernard Murphy (A. Murphy), Sarah & Scott (M. O’Brien), Rory O’Neill (King’s), Ester Doyle (E. Doyle), Noleen Ronan (J. O’Reilly), Veronica Doyle (V. Doyle). Next draw will be held in Chester’s with a Jackpot of €11,000. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

County Under 12 Football League

Ashford bounced back from last week’s defeat to score a comprehensive victory over Kilmac in Ashford. The final score was Ashford 7-1, Kilmac 1-1. Cormac Doyle was Man of the Match scoring 5-1. Cormac gave an outstanding display scoring 5 excellent goals. Oisin Hill scored 1 goal and Tommy Quinn completed the scoring with the final goal. Ashford had many fine players in Evan Butler, Ross Hamilton, Ruadhan Fallon, Sean Garland and Tom Connolly, however this was a team display and James Doyle had the opportunity to have a look at his complete panel.

Ashford Team: Evan Butler, Karl Byrne, Ben Collins, Tom Connolly, Conor Diamond, Eoghan Doyle, Ruadhan Fallon, Ross Hamilton, Jack Lally, Dylan O’Connor, Dylan Porter, Pierce Redmond, Ryan Turner, Jamie Byrne, David Carroll, Daragh Connolly, Cormac Doyle, Adam Crean, David Eivers, Oisin Hill, Sean Garland, Kian Marah, Sam O’Dowd, Tommy Quinn, Daniel Rooney. Referee, Anthony Nolan.

County Football League Division 2 match with Shillelagh in Shillelagh on Tuesday is OFF. However training for the team will take place in Ashford on Tuesday at 7:30 and again on Friday.

Garden County Development Draw

Please support the Garden County Grand Development Draw and Ashford GAA Club by purchasing a ticket; you will bring much needed revenue to Ashford GAA Club. Tickets this year have been reduced from €60 down to €50 and the prize fund is €66,750. Three draws will take place on the 4^th May, the 8^th June and the 6^th July. Each month the following prizes are on offer; 1^st €10,000 Cash, 2^nd €5,000 Cash, 3^rd €2,500 Cash, 4^th €1,500. 5^th €1,000, 6^th to 20^th €150 each prize. Tickets are now available from Ann Marie Manning and her Fund Raising Team, or visit our stand outside Centra on a Saturday.

County Football League Division 2

Ashford suffered a heavy home defeat to Coolkenno when they were defeated by 3-9 to 0-4, Coolkenno led by 2-6 to 0-0 at half time. Most of the Coolkenno team would have won Senior Football Championship medals with St. Marys last year. Their experience with the expertise of Manager Karl O’Dwyer was too much for Ashford also Coolkenno played without the injured Paddy Dalton. Paddy has given valuable service to the county  over a number of years. As they defend their Senior Championship crown with St. Marys they will also be serious contenders for the Intermediate Football Championship. It is also worth noting that Ashford played the match without three key players, Aaron Nugent and Gavin Weir who were playing for Wicklow Minor Hurlers in the Leinster Championship also Joey Doyle who is recovering from a serious leg operation.

Wicklow Team: Will Hender Phillips, Brian Fagan, Wes Manning, Ken O’Brien, Iarla O’Donnell, Billy Clarkson, Niall Mooney, David Nolan, Conor Behan, Mick Taylor (0-2), Jay Taylor (0-1), Conor Dowling, Paddy Shannon, Dean Mooney (0-1), Brian Shannon. Subs, Philip Doyle, Daragh Rooney, David Dowling, Danny Turner.

Ashford GAA Club will host the Kellogg’s Cul Camp from the 2 – 6^th July in the Ashford GAA Grounds. Register for Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp and become part of something special. Go to www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps

Registration Fee is 1st Child €55, 2^nd Child €45, 3/4/5 children from the same family €40 each. When you register you will receive the new Kellogg’s Cul Camp Kit including Jersey, Shorts, Socks and Kit Bag. The Camp runs daily from 10am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday and is open to Boys & Girls from 1^st to 6^th Class. Children will be provided with Coaching Skills, Fun Games and Go Games Blitzes.

Application Forms are available in Primary Schools & Clubs or register on line. Application Forms should be posted to Wicklow GAA Office, Aras Cill Mhantain, Pearse’s Park, Vale Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

Save €5.00 per child when you register on line. See promotional packs of Kellogg’s Cornflakes and Rice Krispies for details. Please note the €5.00 discount from promotional packs of Kellogg’s applies to online registration only.

Don’t forget register to-day for the Ashford GAA Club/Kellogg’s Cul Camp, July 2-6^th.