Ashford GAA

Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €10,400 (6/04/2012), Numbers drawn were 9, 17, 22, 27. However 6 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Sally W (W. Kavanagh), Pat Dowling (Centra), Veronica Doyle (

V. Doyle), Pat & Seamus (P. Doyle), Michael Ryan (S. McDermott), E. Deegan (V. Doyle). Next draw will be held in Kings with a Jackpot of €10,700. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

Ashford Under 12 Squad

The following players took part in a demonstration game with Donard The Glen in Aughrim last Sunday during the half time break in the National Football League game between Wicklow and Clare. Evan Butler, Karl Byrne, Dillon Porter, Tom Connolly, Conor Diamond, David Ivers, Ruane Verbruggen, Daragh Connolly. Cian Marah, Tommy Quinn, Ben Collins. The team was managed by Liam Byrne and Gavin Connolly. Ashford were defeated by Enniskerry 4-4 to 1-5 in the County U12 Football League.

Schedule of Events

Saturday 21st^th April: Ashford GAA Coaching Camp, Under 6, 8, 10. Ashford 11:00am.

Saturday 21^st April: County Football League Div 2, Ashford V Coolkenno, Ashford 4:00pm

Monday 23^rd April: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto, Kings, Jackpot €10,700.

Monday 23^rd April: Under 12 Football League, Ashford V Kilmac, Ashford, 6:45pm.

Monday 23^rd April: Under 16 Football League, Ashford V Enniskerry/Kilmac, Ashford 7:45pm

Tuesday 24^th April: County Football League Div 2, Shillelagh V Ashford, Shillelagh, 7:30pm.

Thursday 26^th April: North East Junior Football League, Kilcoole V Ashford, Kilcoole 7:15pm.

Saturday 28^th April: Ashford GAA Coaching Camp, Under 6, 8, 10. Ashford 11:00am

Thursday 3^rd May: Ashford GAA Executive Meeting, Chester’s 9:00pm.

Friday 11^th May: Go Games at Ashford for Clubs, Ashford, Rathnew, Fergal Og, Ballinacor.

Saturday 16^th June: Ashford GAA Club Fun Day.

Monday 2 – 6^th July: Kelloggs Cul Camps, Ashford GAA Grounds.

Co Board Briefs

Contracts were signed in Jacobs Well for the building of 2 million complex in Ballinakill, Rathdrum on Monday. The Wicklow Hire Centre of Excellence Arena was open to the public to examine progress and a look at the future. Martin Skelly Chairman of Leinster Council presented a cheque for €275,000 to Mick Hagan Chairman of Wicklow County Board. At present we have six playing pitches on this 58 acre site. The contract for the building was awarded to LJM Ltd Dunlavin. Work will commence immediately and be completed before the end of 2013. This state of the art arena with its six floodlit pitches must be the goal for every young player to be part of in the future. Ashford GAA Club were represented and everybody signed the historic plan to be located in the main arena.

The Wicklow County Board of the GAA conducted a training programme for Club Officers in the Arklow Bay Hotel on Wednesday. In conjunction with Croke Park and Leinster Council officers provided guidance and training for the club Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and PRO. Again Ashford GAA Club was represented and appreciated the imitative of the County Board to put in place this necessary training.

Thursday saw the introduction to the public of the Wicklow GAA Development Squads in the Arklow Bay Hotel. 200 players from all parts of the county were presented with playing kits from sponsors Sinnott Autos, Main Skoda Dealer in Wicklow. These Development Squads were represented by players at Under 14 Football and Hurling, Under 15 Football and Hurling and Under 16 Football and Hurling. Coaching Officer Ronnie Phillips and Club Chairperson spoke on the benefits of our Development Squads, the Wicklow Hire Centre of Excellence in Ballinakill and his own playing experience with the Wicklow Minor Football Team. He also thanked the parents for their co-operation and assistance. Again to be a member of this elite Development Squad must be the aim of every juvenile in the Ashford GAA Club.

County Minor Football Panel

Ashford GAA Club would like to wish Gavin Weir and Aaron Nugent every success with the Wicklow Minor Football Panel when they play their first round match against Laois in Aughrim on Saturday at 7:00pm. Congratulations to Wicklow on defeating Laois 2-6 to 1-5. Wicklow will play in the Quarter Final on the 19^th May.

Wicklow Senior Football Team

Congratulations to Harry Murphy and the Wicklow Senior Football Team on reaching the final of Division 4 and gaining promotion to Division 3. Wicklow can expect to see the following counties in Aughrim next year, Meath, Monaghan, Sligo, Roscommon, Antrim and Cavan. Wicklow will play Fermanagh in the National League Division 4 Final on the 28^th April.

Ashford GAA Club Information

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Schedule of Events

Saturday 14^th April: Ashford GAA Coaching Camp, Under 6, 8, 10. Ashford 11:00am.

Monday 16^th April: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto, Chester’s, €10,400 Jackpot.

Monday 16^th April: Wicklow GAA Championship Football & Hurling Draws.

Monday 16^th April: Under 12 Football League, Enniskerry V Ashford, Enniskerry 6:45pm.

Tuesday 17^th April: Training for Minor, Junior and Intermediate Teams, Ashford 7:30pm.

Wednesday 18^th April: Under 14 Football League, Knockanna V Ashford, 6:45pm.

Thursday 19^th April: North East Junior Football League, Eire Og V Ashford. Game OFF.

Thursday 19^th April: Training for Minor, Junior and Intermediate Teams, Ashford 7:30pm.

Saturday 21^st April: Wicklow GAA Coaching & Games Development Conference, Colaiste Chill Mhantain.

Saturday 21^st May: County Football League Div 2, Ashford V Coolkenno, Ashford 4:00pm

Thursday 26^th April: North East Junior Football League, Kilcoole V Ashford, Kilcoole 7:15pm.

Thursday 3^rd May: Ashford GAA Executive Meeting, Chester’s 9:00pm

Saturday 16^th June: Ashford GAA Club Fun Day.

Monday 2 – 6^th July: Kelloggs Cul Camps, Ashford GAA Grounds.

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.

Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €10,100 (10/04/2012), Numbers drawn were 3, 9, 21, 25. However 7 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Shelia Driver (S. Driver), Peter Doyle (T. Glynn), Brona Sutton (T. Snell), Alan & Kaydon (S. Driver), Pat O’Connor (P. O’Connor), Mairead Murphy (S. Dempsey), Seamus & Pat (P. Doyle).Next draw will be held in Chester’s with a Jackpot of €10,400. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

Wicklow GAA Strategic Vision & Action Plan

In line with the initiative taken by the Wicklow GAA to put to-gether a nine year plan for the county, each club have been invited to produce a Development Plan, the target for 2012 would be ten clubs. Ashford GAA Club under the directorship of Vice Chairperson Pat Doyle will undertake to design a plan of action with targets for implementation. One of the recommendations from the Wicklow GAA Strategic & Action Plan that I would like to see implemented: That a Fixtures Plan for all Adult Games be implemented with an agreed minimum number of games per year for each grade, this action is the responsibility of the CCC and Clubs, to be completed in 2012 and reviewed annually.

Ashford collected two valuable points in the County Football League Division 2 at Ashford on Friday when they defeated Valleymount 2-8 to 1-5. Ashford took the game to Valleymount from the kick off, led 1-4 to 0-3 at the interval, dominated the second half but allowed Valleymount to claw themselves back into the game. With six minutes remaining Ashford led by one point 1-6 to 1-5 and we were looking at a grandstand finish, however the home team took complete control and finished with 1-2 without reply. Ashford was afforded the luxury of shooting twelve wide’s in the game. This was a big improvement on the last game against St. Patricks and the return of Niall Mooney in defence after nearly a two year absence was a welcome boost for the club. On his first half performance alone Jay Taylor would have to be man of the match scoring 1-2, Jay had suffered a bad injury in game against St. Patricks but made a good recovery for this game. Will Hender Phillips again played well making important saves at crucial parts of the game. The Ashford defence were in control led by Wes Manning at full back, Billy Clarkson was at his best with many surging runs through the Valleymount defence. They were well supported by Lee Kavanagh and Niall Mooney. David Nolan and Conor Behan gave 100% at midfield. Along with Jay Taylor, Conor Dowling was in excellent form and they were supported by Dean Mooney and Mick Taylor.

Ashford Team: Will Hender Phillips, Brian Fagan, Wes Manning, Ken O’Brien, Niall Mooney, Billy Clarkson, Lee Kavanagh, Conor Behan, David Nolan (0-2), Conor Dowling (0-1), Jay Taylor (1-2), Mick Taylor, Alan Byrne (1-2), Dean Mooney (0-1), Brian Shannon. Subs, Sean Doyle.

Anthony Nolan was referee and it was refreshing that Anthony brought his four umpires for the game. We wish Anthony every success in his inter county campaign.

Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €9,800 (02/04/2012), Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 24, 26. However 5 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Daniel Crean (F. Crean), Triona Murphy (V. Doyle), Pat Alcorn (P. Alcorn), Neville Byrne (N. Byrne), mervyn Hill (S. McDermott). Next week’s draw will be held in Kings with a Jackpot of €10,100. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

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.

Under 12 County Football League Group 3

Ashford 3-2 An Tochar 1-5

Schedule of Events;

Monday 9^th April: Open Day, Centre of Excellence Ballinakill, Rathdrum, 12;30 – 2:00pm.

Tuesday 10^th April: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Club Lotto, Kings, Jackpot €10,100

Wednesday 11^th April: Under 14 County Football League, Coolkenno V Ashford, 6:45pm.

Friday 13^th April: GAA Club Go Games at Avondale, for Ashford, Avondale, An Tochar, Enniskerry.

Saturday 14^th April: Ashford GAA Coaching Camp, Under 6, 8, 10. Ashford 11:00am.

Monday 16^th April: Wicklow GAA Championship Football & Hurling Draws.

Thursday 19^th April: North East Junior Football League, Eire Og V Ashford.

Saturday 21^st April: Wicklow GAA Coaching & Games Development Conference, Colaiste Chill Mhantain.

Thursday 3^rd May: Ashford GAA Executive Meeting, Chester’s 9:00pm

Saturday 16^th June: Ashford GAA Club Fun Day.

Monday 2 – 6^th July: Kelloggs Cul Camps, Ashford GAA Grounds.

Code of Ethics

Ashford GAA Club completed their Code of Ethics programme with the following people. Mick Purcell, Stephen Behan, Gavin Connolly, Andrea Connolly, Ann Marie Manning, Alan Murphy, Richard Melia, Derek Connolly, Pat Doyle and Conor Behan.

Everyone involved in our sports and activities should accept the roles and

responsibilities that they undertake as we commit ourselves to maintaining an

enjoyable and safe environment for all. The safeguarding of our members will

always be a key priority as we recognise that the welfare of the child is of paramount

importance in our work.

This Code should be used in tandem with each National Governing Bodies own

Codes of Best Practice or Codes of Ethics where roles and responsibilities are

outlined in greater detail. It is recommended that Coaches, Parents/Guardian and

Players sign this Code of Behaviour and present the signed document to the Club

Children’s Officer.

We wish to see this Code developed, promoted and implemented as an initiative

that encourages fair play, respect, equality, safety and no discrimination in all

aspects of our work with children and young people.

Club Children’s Officer

Ashford GAA Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrea Connolly as the Club’s Children Officer. Andrea will have as her primary aim the establishment of a child and youth centred ethos within the Club and will be viewed by many as the link between the children/young people in the Club and the adults. It is the responsibility of the Children’s Officer to regularly report to their Club Executive or Management Committee on how Club policy and procedures impact on the welfare and safeguarding of under age players and their coaches.

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €9,200 (20/03/2012), Numbers drawn were 10, 12, 27, 28. However 2 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Mervyn Hill (S. McDermott), Phil Doyle (Veronica Doyle). Sellers Draw Kings of Glenealy and Mick Purcell. Next week’s draw will be held in Kings with a Jackpot of €9,500. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

Ashford played their first game in the County Football League Division 2 away to St. Patricks. Ashford lost the game 4-9 to 1-11. The teams were level at half time 1-5 to 0-8. Ashford had controlled most of the first half and should have been well ahead at the break but for the six wides from good scoring positions. They also lost their influential player Jay Taylor midway through the first half with an ankle injury. Ashford dominated the early exchanges in the second half and led by 2 points after ten minutes. However the stronger and more physical St. Patricks team took control of the last quarter and finished comfortable winners. Will Hender Phillips showed his quality in goal with some good saves and could not be faulted for any of the goals. In defence Wes Manning making a return to the Intermediate Team along with Billy Clarkson, Gavin Weir and Lee Kavanagh played well. Conor Behan gave a workmanlike performance at midfield and was rewarded for his efforts with an great goal. Up front Aaron Nugent was excellent and would be a contender for Man of the Match, Aaron scored six points. David Nolan, Conor Dowling and Jay Taylor also played well.

Ashford Team: Will Hender Phillips, Danny Turner, Wesley Manning, Brian Shannon, Gavin Weir, Billy Clarkson, Lee Kavanagh, Conor Behan, David Nolan, Conor Dowling, Jay Taylor, Brian Fagan, Aaron Nugent, Dean Mooney, Darragh Rooney. Subs, Paddy Doyle, Iarla O’Donnell, David Dowling.

Ashford GAA Club would like to say well done to three of their players Aaron Nugent, Gavin Weir and Conor Dowling on reaching the final of the All Ireland Senior B Schools Final for Colaiste Cill Mhantain unfortunately they were defeated by Rathoath.

Schedule of Events;

Monday 26thMarch: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto, King’s, Jackpot €9,500.

Tuesday 27^th March: Training for Minor, Junior & Intermediate Players, Ashford, 7:30pm.

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

Saturday 31^th March: Ashford GAA Coaching Camp, Under 6, 8, 10. Ashford 11:00am.

Saturday 31^th March: County Football League Div 2, Shillelagh V Ashford, Shillelagh 4:00pm

Saturday 31^st March: Ashford GAA Club Registration Day. Saturday 31^st March: Leinster GAA Coaching Workshop, Carlow, 8:30am.

Thursday 5^th April: Ashford GAA Executive Committee Meeting, Chester’s 8:30pm.

Friday 13^th April: GAA Club Go Games at Avondale, for Ashford, Avondale, An Tochar, Enniskerry.

Saturday 16^th June: Ashford GAA Club Fun Day.

Membership Fees are now due, in order for one to become a member of Ashford GAA Club, a person can apply for membership of the club by completing the Full or Youth membership application form which are available from Conor Behan (087 2376355) or Philip Doyle (087 2670661). Forms can be returned to Conor or Philip or forwarded to Club Secretary Mick Purcell for approval by the Club Executive Committee. Once a member, a person is then registered with the Association and provided with a membership number. Membership Fees are as follows: Adult €50, Family €80, Student/Juvenile €25. Don’t forget the Club Registration Day next Saturday 31^st March.

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.

Schedule of Events;

Tuesday 20^th March: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto, Chester’s, Jackpot €9,200.

Tuesday 20^th March: Training for Minor, Junior & Intermediate Players, Ashford, 7:30pm.

Friday 23^rd March: Training for Minor, Junior & Intermediate Players, Ashford, 7:30pm.

Saturday 24^th March: Ashford GAA Coaching Camp, Under 6, 8, 10. Ashford 11:00am

Sunday 25^th March: **CHANGED** County Football League Div 2, Ashford V Valleymount, Ashford 11:00. Ashford v St Pats, in Wicklow 11:00

Saturday 31^st March: Ashford GAA Club Registration Day.

Saturday 31^st March: Leinster GAA Coaching Workshop, Carlow, 8:30am.

Saturday 31^st March: Div 2, Football League, Shillelagh V Ashford.

Thursday 5^th April: Ashford GAA Executive Committee Meeting, Chester’s 8:30pm.

Friday 13^th April: Ashford GAA Club Go Games.

Saturday 16^th June: Ashford GAA Club Fun Day.

Membership Fees are now due, in order for one to become a member of Ashford GAA Club, a person can apply for membership of the club by completing the Full or Youth membership application form which are available from Conor Behan or Philip Doyle. Forms can be returned to Conor or Philip or forwarded to Club Secretary Mick Purcell for approval by the Club Executive Committee. Once a member, a person is then registered with the Association and provided with a membership number. Membership Fees are as follows: Adult €50, Family €80, Student/Juvenile €25.

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €8,900 (12/03/2012), Numbers drawn were 8, 9, 22, 27. However 2 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Cindy & Carmel (A. Murphy), Lyla Conroy (A. Murphy). Next week’s draw will be held in Chester’s with a Jackpot of €9,200. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

Please find enclosed Schedule from Wicklow GAA on Go Games that will be played from April to September. The Go Games will be in Blitz format and designed for players at Under 8 and 10. Ashford will be the venue for 4 rounds, and the Club will travel to Avondale, Kilmacanogue, Laragh, Roundwood, Bray Emmets, and Eire Og to complete their 10 round programme. This is an ideal opportunity for children to participate in these games and to learn the skills of Gaelic Football. Don’t delay register to-day and be part of this developing club.

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.

Advertising space is now available for 2012 on the Club Electronic Scoreboard located in the GAA Grounds Ashford at a cost of €100. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to advertise your company at every game and obtain free of charge one ticket for the Garden County Grand Development Draw with the possibility of winning €10,000.

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €8,600 (05/03/2012), Numbers drawn were 1, 12, 17, 19. However 11 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Louise Alcorn (P. Alcorn), Bertha Byrne (G. Meyler), Phil Farrell (P. Farrell), John Donean (Centra), Bridget Evans (B. Evans), Shane Connolly (J. Connolly), Martina Gill (I. O’Neill), Patricia O’Gorman (J O’Gorman), Dave Corkish (S. McDermott), Kevin Kinsella (A. Driver), Viv & Sharon (V. O’Connor). Next week’s draw will be held in King’s with a Jackpot of €8,900. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

At the March Monthly Meeting of the Executive Committee the following Sub-Committees were appointed: Development: Chairperson – Stephen Behan. Committee: Myles Manning, Phillip Doyle, Dean Turner, Pat O Connor, James Doyle, Michael Sullivan. Fundraising: Chairperson – Ann Marie Manning. Committee: Conor Behan, Darren Doyle, Jenny Byrne, Leah Doyle, Lilian Manning. Juvenile: Chairperson – Gavin Connolly, Secretary – Amanda Duffy. Committee: Richard Melia, Andrea Connolly, Olive Staunton. Communications: Chairperson – Pat Lawless. John Paul Downey. Grounds: Chairperson – Myles Manning. Committee: Mick Behan, Mick Purcell. Lotto: Chairperson Sean Lally. Committee: Mick Behan, Myles Manning, Ian O Neill. Future Club Strategy: Chairperson – Pat Doyle, Committee: Pat McDermott. Junior Football Manager: Gavin Connolly.

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.

Advertising space is now available for 2012 on the Club Electronic Scoreboard located in the GAA Grounds Ashford at a cost of €100. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to advertise your company at every game and obtain free of charge one ticket for the Garden County Grand Development Draw with the possibility of winning €10,000.

Ashford GAA Club will hold a GAA/ISC Child Welfare and Protection in Sport Workshop (Code of Ethics) on Tuesday 13th March at 7:00pm in Ashford NS. This course will be tree hours in duration and is mandatory for all coaches who work with underage teams in the GAA. This Course is recognised and accredited by the Irish Sports Council and by the GAA and reflects the GAA Code of Best Practice and Code of Behaviour.

Membership Fees are now due, in order for one to become a member of Ashford GAA Club, a person can apply for membership of the club by completing the Full or Youth membership application form which are available from Conor Behan (087 2376355) or Philip Doyle (087 2670661). Forms can be returned to Conor or Philip or forwarded to Club Secretary Mick Purcell for approval by the Club Executive Committee. Once a member, a person is then registered with the Association and provided with a membership number. Membership Fees are as follows: Adult €50, Family €80, Student/Juvenile €25.

Wicklow GAA County Board are inviting Ashford GAA Coaches to take part in this new GO Games Referee Course. Attending this course will only then qualify a coach to referee at the Go Games Blitzes during 2012. Coaches from all Under 8, Under 10 and Under 12 Teams must be in attendance. This Course will take place at Eire Og Greystones GAA Grounds on Tuesday 13^th March from 8:00 – 9:30pm.

Ashford GAA Club held their Annual Juvenile AGM last week and the following people were elected: Juvenile Co-Ordinator, Stephen Behan, Juvenile Chairperson, Gavin Connolly, Secretary, Amanda Duffy, Sub Committee, Andra Connolly Dunne, Olive Staunton.

Schedule of Events;

Saturday 10^th March: Intermediate Football Challenge, Ashford V Newcastle at Ashford 4:00

Saturday 10^th March: Wicklow GAA Coaching Workshop, Blessington, 11:00am.

Monday 12^th March: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto, Kings, Jackpot €8,900.

Tuesday 13^th March: Referees Coaching Coarse, Go Games, Greystones, 8:00 – 9.30pm.

Saturday 24^th March: Ashford GAA Coaching Camp, Under 6, 8, 10. Ashford 11:00am

Saturday 31^st March: Ashford GAA Club Registration Day.

Saturday 31^st March: Leinster GAA Coaching Workshop, Carlow, 8:30am.

Thursday 5^th April: Ashford GAA Executive Committee Meeting, Chester’s 8:30pm.

Friday 13^th April: Ashford GAA Club Go Games.

Saturday 16^th June: Ashford GAA Club Fun Day.

There was no winner of this week’s Ashford and Glenealy GAA Clubs Lotto Jackpot worth €8,300 (27/02/2012), Numbers drawn were 5, 8, 19, 23. However 5 people matched 3 numbers and shared €300. Robert Byrne (R. Byrne), Valerie Manley (V. Manley), B. Tulley (S. Lally), James Gammell (Centra), Marie McDonald (L. Phelan). Next week’s draw will be held in Chester’s with a Jackpot of €8,600. Don’t forget play lotto on line in the comfort of your home www.ashfordgaa.com

A Code of Ethics Course will be held in Ashford Schoolhouse on Tuesday 13^th March. This course is directed at Ashford GAA personnel. The aim for those involved in sport is to provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment where children can develop and enhance their physical and social skills. There are 18 places available for age group 18 plus.

The Garden County Grand Development Draw was launched at the County Board Meeting on Tuesday. Clubs were asked to support the Draw by purchasing as many tickets as possible, thus bringing in 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.

Advertising space is now available for 2012 on the Club Electronic Scoreboard located in the GAA Grounds Ashford at a cost of €100. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to advertise your company at every game and obtain free of charge one ticket for the Garden County Grand Development Draw with the possibility of winning €10,000.

Club Chairman and Joint Manager of the County Under 21 Football Team Ronnie Phillips took his team to Baltinglass to play Carlow in the first round of the Leinster Championship. The team gave a very creditable performance losing out by four points 0-13 to 1-9. Will Hender Phillips was outstanding; he kept a clean sheet and saved a penalty at a crucial stage of the game. Billy Clarkson was introduced after half time and like Will, he played his part.

Wicklow Minor Footballers played Dublin in the Leinster Minor Football League in Roundwood and two of our club players were in action Aaron Nugent and Gavin Weir, Gavin played at corner back and was brilliant. Dublin defeated Wicklow.

The Intermediate Football Team will play their first competitive match next Saturday at 4:00pm when they take on Newcastle in a Challenge. Mick McDonald Team Manager along with Selectors Tony Nugent and Adrian Marah will be hoping for a good turn out as they prepare for their first league match against Valleymount the following weekend.

Schedule of Events

Monday 5^th March: Ashford & Glenealy GAA Lotto, Chesters, Jackpot €8,600.

Friday 9^th: Club Training for Minor, Junior & Intermediate Players, 7:30pm.

Saturday 10^th: Intermediate Football, Ashford V Newcastle at Ashford 4:00pm

Tuesday 13^th: Code of Ethics Course, Ashford NS.

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