Club Notes 31.08.25
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
U11 hurling
We played our final U11 hurling blitz on Monday evening last in Abbeyside. We had 3 short games, we played 2 Abbeyside teams and an Gaeltacht. There was some lovely hurling played and we came out on top in all 3 games.
U16 Hurling
Our Under-16s wrapped up the league stage of the championship this evening with a game against Ballyduff Lower in Ardmore. The lads put in another strong performance, coming out on top by 6-12 to 3-11. That result means we finish the group with a maximum 12 points from 6 games and now face our near neighbours Clashmore in next week’s semifinal.
This evening’s panel was: Cathal, Jack, Paudie, Aaron, Charlie, Conor, Seán Flavin, Jimmy, Eoin, Seán McSweeny, Daithí, Eoghan, Padraig, Logan, James, Harry, and Thomas.
Club News
Camogie Fundraiser
Our annual boogie bingo fundraiser will take place on Saturday October 18th this year in the Urchin Bar Ardmore. Join us for a great night of music bingo followed by live music from Dot & Dude. There will also be a raffle on the night with a wide array of prizes to be won. Registration from 7pm with bingo starting at 7.30pm. Please come along and have a great night knowing your valued support is helping to ensure the smooth running of our club for another year. Tickets can be purchased from club members or online at https://www.universe.com/events/boogie-bingo-tickets-NSVL3W
New Scoreboard
The Sports Capital Grant has been a tremendous support to our club in recent years, helping us complete a number of important projects. This year, we were delighted to install a brand-new scoreboard, which is now up and running and already proving to be a fantastic addition to the club. It has been used in several games recently and has made a real difference on match days.
A huge thanks goes to everyone involved for their hard work and commitment in getting this project over the line. It’s another great step forward for the club and something we can all be proud of.
Upcoming Fixtures
Big weeks ahead for our Intermediate footballers as the Championship kicks off!
· Friday, September 5th – Opening game vs The Nire in Dungarvan at 7:30pm
· Saturday, September 13th – Clash with Ballinameela at 2pm
· Saturday, September 20th – Final group game vs Affane/Cappoquin at 2pm
Let’s get out and show the lads our support – every voice and every cheer makes a difference! 💪🔵⚪
Club Notes 24.08.25
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
U9 & U10 Report
Our U10s had a special outing last weekend as they played at half-time in the Western Junior A Hurling Final in Fraher Field against co-finalists Kilrossanty. It was a fantastic experience for the boys to showcase their skills in front of a big crowd. Sincere thanks to Katie Walsh and the Western Board for organising this wonderful opportunity.
The busy week continued with an U9 Football Blitz on Wednesday, where Ardmore hosted Affane, An Ghaeltacht (with two teams), and Lismore. All the games were closely contested, with great effort and determination shown throughout. It was very encouraging to see the boys’ continued development in football. The blitzes keep coming, with Ardmore set to host an U9 Hurling Blitz this week — a perfect chance for our return-to-schoolers to release any leftover energy from their first week back in class!
U12 Football Final
On Saturday morning our U12 footballers contested their final against Affane/Cappoquin in Bushy Park. In beautiful sunshine, the game got underway with an early goal from Jordan Walsh giving Ardmore the perfect start. From there, Affane/Cappoquin piled on the pressure, but goalkeeper Ross produced a superb display, denying at least four certain goal chances. Half-time score: Ardmore 1-01 Affane/Cappoquin 0-02.
The second half was a thrilling affair, with both teams trading fine scores. Midway through, Affane/Cappoquin struck for a goal and edged one point ahead. Ardmore responded brilliantly, with four excellent points putting us two clear as the final whistle approached. Determined defending saw us hold out for a famous win on a final score of Ardmore 1-05, Affane/Cappoquin 1-03.
This talented group have enjoyed a hugely positive year so far, and now turn their attention back to hurling, with a final to look forward to in the coming weeks. Training resumes Wednesday evening at 7pm.
Club News – Exciting New Project!
Over the coming months, work will begin on an exciting new addition to our club facilities — an Adventure Trail at our grounds. This project is being developed in conjunction with Ardmore GAA Club and the Ardmore Community Group, with the generous support of a local benefactor.
The Adventure Trail will be another fantastic amenity for both the club and community. As part of the works, the long jump will also be relocated. We look forward to keeping everyone updated as the project progresses, and we thank members and visitors for their patience during construction. A draft design is available, and a presentation will be shared on our WhatsApp information group.
Juvenile Club Bake Sale
Last Sunday saw a wonderful show of community spirit as both budding and experienced bakers came together for our Juvenile Club Bake Sale. A wide range of cakes, buns, and breads were enjoyed, and the event raised much-needed funds for the Juvenile Club. A huge thanks to everyone who baked, donated, or supported the event on the day.
County Representation
Congratulations to Sean Flavin who lined out with the Waterford U14s and helped the Déise secure the Jim Power Shield, with victories over Mid Tipp, North Tipp, and Clare on their way to the title.
Well done also to Sarah Murray, Lizzie Prendergast, and Maisie Roche, who proudly represented Waterford at the U15 Blitz in Cahir.
Club Notes 04.08.25
Adult Club
Our junior A hurlers, took to the Field in Old parish Friday evening against Stradbally. Coming out with a good win at 3-24 to 1-19.
Our Junior C Hurlers loosing out to An Rínn 0-25 to 1-09 in a quarter final on Sunday at a Sunny old Parish grounds.
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
Minor Hurling
Clashmore 1 -10 Ardmore 4-15
A great win in a physical hard contest on Wednesday Evening against our arch Rivals Clashmore. Well done lads onwards and upwards for the Season ahead.
U7/8 Blitz Action Complete (For Now)
We returned to training after a summer on the road. It was nice to get back working on some skills and improving some of our game play after the last 8 weeks playing matches, it gave the coaches and players a good idea on some work-ons for the group.
Under 11 hurling
We are taking part in the under 11 Munster GAA festival of hurling in Walsh park on Thursday. We will be playing teams from Cork and Waterford in a blitz style event. The kids are really looking forward to togging out and playing on the pitch where the Waterford senior hurlers play all their games
Under 12 hurling
We played Abbeyside in under 12 hurling last week and came out on top in the end after a very good performance from the team. We have 1 game of hurling left to play in the league and 2 games of football.
U13 hurling
We are playing St Oliver's in a challenge game as part of their 50 year anniversary on Saturday at 2 o clock in Ballinameela.
Easter hurling camp
We are going to do the day that we missed of the Easter hurling camp on Friday the 15th of August from 10 am to 1pm.
LGFA Corner
Under 8 & 10
A Huge Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
A special thank you to Declan, Patrick, and Seamus Prendergast, along with Prendergast Farming Ltd, for their incredibly generous sponsorship of a brand new set of training jerseys and socks for our Under 8 & 10 group. Your support means the world to us and will make a huge difference to our young players, giving them the pride and confidence to represent our club in style.
Your commitment to our community and future stars is truly appreciated. Thank you for being such an integral part of our club’s success!
Club News
Let’s Rally Behind Our Club – We Need You!
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Win a House Draw – your generosity keeps our club alive. Congratulations as well to John Prendergast, who walked away with €250 in the Déise Draw – well deserved, John!
But friends, we need to talk.
At our recent club meeting, just six people attended. That’s six out of an entire community. This isn’t sustainable. A rural club like ours thrives on the strength of its volunteers and members – without you, we simply can’t function. It’s not fair – or possible – for the same few to carry the load time and again.
If you care about keeping our club alive and thriving for the next generation, now is the time to step up. Your time, your energy, your ideas – they matter.
We urge you: join us at the next meeting. Even showing up makes a difference. Watch our social media for dates – and come along if you can.
We also have a Bake Sale coming up on August 17th, and we need all hands on deck. Whether you’re a budding baker or a master of the sponge cake, we welcome your cakes, buns, breads, and bakes with open arms. And if you can help out on the day, even better – we’d love to have you. There will be raffle tickets available from club members during the week , with some nice prizes on the day.
This is your club. Let’s build it together.
Club Notes 21.07.25
Adult Club
Ardmore 2-12, Abbeyside 3-09
An Rinn played host to a sun-drenched evening of hurling, where Ardmore faced off against Abbeyside. Ardmore started brightly but were hit by two soft goals that left them trailing by five points at halftime.
With the breeze at their backs in the second half, Ardmore quickly narrowed the gap with a flurry of points. The turning point came when Seamus Prendergast, moved to full-forward, was dragged down for a penalty. James Flavin stepped up and confidently slotted it home. A second goal from James followed shortly after, putting Ardmore in a strong position as the match entered its final minutes.
However, a couple of late points from Abbeyside saw the game end in a draw—a fair result on the night, though Ardmore will rue their sluggish start. With three teams now tied for second place in the table, a win this week is crucial.
Next up: Lismore on Saturday evening.
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
U8 Blitz Action
A wet and miserable evening in Kilrossanty couldn’t dampen the spirits of our boys and girls as they took to the field for three games of football against Clashmore, Brickey’s, and the hosts, Kilrossanty. We came away with two great wins and were narrowly beaten by a strong Kilrossanty side.
It’s been a busy summer for our U8s, travelling across the county to take part in various blitzes. With our schedule nearly wrapped up, we’ll soon be back to regular training. Next up is a trip to Ballyduff Upper this Wednesday evening for more U8 football action.
Camogie Corner
Under 8 & Under 10
We hosted an U8 and U10 blitz last Saturday evening in Ardmore, despite very damp and challenging weather conditions. Our young players put on a fantastic display across three competitive games against Tallow, Cappoquin, and Ballyduff Lower. The progress shown by both of our teams since the beginning of the season is clearly visible and is a testament to the dedication and effort of our brilliant coaches and players, who consistently give their best at training.
Under 8 Blitz
Under 10 Blitz
Under 12
Our U12 league campaign reached a brilliant conclusion last Saturday as we proudly lifted the Division C Shield after an exciting final against Tramore. The teams were evenly matched, delivering a thrilling contest for our travelling supporters in Cappoquin. With a large panel on the day, every girl who took to the field gave an outstanding effort. Our midfielders worked tirelessly, driving the team forward and helping to secure the win.
Team captains Aebhin Flavin and Rosie Roche led by example with superb performances, proving themselves to be excellent leaders. A special mention goes to Caitlin Sheehan, who was named Player of the Match for St. Declan’s after an exceptional display in midfield.
Sincere thanks to Eoin, Michelle, Miriam, and Tom for their dedication throughout the season. Their commitment and guidance made this a truly memorable year for the girls.
Under 18
A proud moment in our club’s history took place last Thursday as we fielded our very first minor team since the club’s founding. Supported by players from An Rinn and Dungarvan, we faced a strong Abbeyside side in a brilliant game of camogie, narrowly missing out by just a single point.
This milestone is a remarkable achievement for our small club, as many of these girls began their journey at U8 level and have now grown into skilled and confident minor players. A huge well done to all involved—what an inspiring moment for the future of camogie in our community.
Club Notes 13.07.25
Adult Club
Ardmore 4-18 Affane/Cappoquin/Tourin 2-08
Good win: 4-18 to 2-8 gets our championship campaign back on track.
We led 1-12 to 0-6 at half time after a strong first-half showing. Cappoquin fought back well in the third quarter, cutting the margin to just three points going into the final 15 minutes. But goals proved decisive—we hit three in the closing stages to open up a big gap and see it out comfortably.
Great performances all over the field, especially from the half forward line who contributed 2-5 from play. Other standouts were Eoin O’Shea, Luke Hennessy on his adult championship debut, and James Flavin making a welcome return after missing all of last year’s championship.
Next up: Abbeyside in Ring on Friday evening.
Scorers: J Flavin 2-3(0-2 frees), K Murphy (2-0), O O’Dwyer 0-3 (all frees), L Hennessy 0-3, J O’Brien, S Prendergast, E O’Shea 0-2 each, P Foley, M Coakley 0-1 each.
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
U8 Blitz Action
A lovely Sunny evening in Stradbally. Our boys and girls played three great games after a busy week at Cúl Camps also. We are on our travels again this Wednesday night in Kilrossanty for an U8 football Blitz.
Dungarvan U14 Division 3 Football County Final
A change of venue to Colligan GAA saw the Dungarvan U14 team take on St Mary’s in the division 3 football county final. An early goal for St Mary’s didn’t stop Dungarvan and once they got on top they stayed there. The Ardmore lads lined out; Colin as full back and joint captain, Tom as centre back, Seán in midfield, Daithí in centre forward and Aron in full forward.
Final score Dungarvan 4-10, St Mary’s 2-4
Camogie Corner
U12 County Final
Great excitement in our U12 camp this week as we prepare for our county final this Saturday 19th of July. We will take on Tramore B in the U12 C shield final in Cappoquin at 11am. Please come out and support our girls on their big day.
U14
Our U14 team also have a big game coming up this Tuesday when they take on Modeligo in the semi final of the U14 league in Modeligo at 6.30pm.
U8 and 10
We will host our Blitz this Saturday 19th and are looking forward to welcoming Tallow, Cappoquin and Ballyduff Lower for 3 very competitive games.
Club Notes 06.07.25
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
Minor Hurling
Ardmore 4.15 Tramore 3.12
Ardmore minor hurlers had their first game and win against a tough Tramore team on Wednesday evening. We got a great start and led 1.02 to no score after 10 minutes, with the goal scored by Paudie Foley. However, a lot of bad wides and good scores from Tramore brought them right back into the game and it was 1.03 to 5pts after 20mins. Ardmore picked up again before half time and scored another 1.03 with the goal scored by Matthew Veale. Half time Ardmore led 2.06 to 6 points. In the 2nd half Tramore came right back into it and were only one point behind us with 15mins gone in the half. Thankfully we picked it up for the remainder of the game and scored another 2 goals from Paudie Foley and a cracker from John O'Brien. We finally ran out winners on a scoreline of 4.15 to 3.12. Special mention for Harry Roche Perks who had a great game from start to finish playing at full back.
Team on the night Billy, Paudie Keane, Harry, John Hickey, Fionn, Eoin, Eddie, John Maloney, Eamon, Matthew, Tony, Dominic, Paudie Foley. Subs Sean, Jack, Tommy, John O'Brien & Luke
U16 Hurling Championship – Ballyduff Upper 0-09 Ardmore 5-12
Our Under 16s continued their great form in Ballyduff, not quite as fluent as previous outings but still a great win. Special mention to John O’Brien who continues to rack up great scores and our youngsters Cathal, Thomas, Harry & James who all played great games. Panel of the Night was Daithi, Logan, Paudie, Jack, Jimmy, Sean Flavin, John o Brien, Charlie, Sean McSweeny, Eoin, Aaron, Padraig, Cathal, Thomas, Harry and James McSweeny.
U8 Blitz Action
A lovely Sunny evening in Clashmore, where there was great excitement with the Minor all Ireland Trophy on Display for the kids to get hold of. Our boys an girls played three great games against Clashmore Red & Greens and Brickeys. We are on our travels again this Wednesday night in Strdbally for an U8 Hurling Blitz.
U8 Hurler’s in Clashmore with Minor Trophy
Camogie Corner
Under 12
Our U12 team took on St. Annes last Tuesday in their semi final on a glorious sunny evening in Ardmore. The girls came out all guns blazing in the first half racking up some great scores. This gave us a strong lead heading into the second half allowing all the girls to get game time. We finished out the match worthy winners at the final whistle.
Under 16
Our U16s hosted Mount Sion last Thursday in a very tough encounter in their league. The city side played some fantastic camogie but unfortunately we lacked the intensity we have shown in previous matches. We missed some valuable scoring opportunities which proved to be detrimental at the final whistle. The game finished up with the visitors claiming the win Mount Sion 6.4 Ardmore 4.3. I’ve no doubt the girls will learn from this and come out even stronger in their game.
Upcoming Fixtures
Dungarvan U14 Footballers playing the Division 3 Football county final against St Mary’s this Wednesday 9th of July at 6:45 in Fraher field. All 5 lads from Ardmore are available for selection Aaron, Colin, Daithí, Sean & Tom.
Club News
Our Memorial Garden – Growing with Love and Purpose
Since its planting on March 15th, our Memorial Garden has truly come to life — a peaceful and thriving space dedicated to the memory of former GAA club members and their families.
What began as a heartfelt project has blossomed into a living tribute — a place of reflection, remembrance, and renewal. With every bloom and buzzing bee, the garden reminds us that life continues to grow from love and community spirit.
We’re proud to say that the garden is not only beautiful, but also biodiverse and pollinator-friendly, carefully designed to support our local ecosystem. From native wildflowers to flowering shrubs, it’s become a haven for bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators.
Thanks to the care of our volunteers and the support of our community, the garden is thriving — a place to pause, remember, and feel connected to those who came before us.
Take a look at how far we’ve come in just a few short months
The Above is with thanks to our Grant aid for the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) in association with Waterford County Council, Clarenbridge Garden Centre, Ardmore Tidy Towns ad Local Volunteers.
Club Notes 29.06.25
Ardmore Club Notes: Junior C Match Report – Ardmore 2-17, Kilrossanty 0-19
Friday night lights at Duffcarrick – Where rain and breeze couldn’t dampen the spirits of Ardmore's Junior C team as they kicked off their adult championship season in style, facing off against Kilrossanty on June 27th. The weather might have been misty, but what transpired on the field was anything but foggy!
From the first whistle, Ardmore came out of the blocks flying. With the wind at their backs, the home team charged into an early lead, with Seán Power opening the scoring with a well-taken free. This was just the start of an absolutely sensational performance from Seán, who finished the day with 8 frees and 2 points from play—talk about a dead ball masterclass!
Kilrossanty didn’t roll over easily though. After a slow start, they fought their way back into the game, landing a few points. But just when the momentum seemed to be shifting, Richard Carroll stunned everyone by getting his hurl to a rocket of a long-range free and sending it to the back of the net! That goal had the crowd roaring, and Ardmore were flying high, leading 1-08 to 0-06 at halftime.
Second Half Drama!
If you thought the first half was exciting, the second half was a rollercoaster! Kilrossanty came out with renewed vigour, slashing the deficit down to just two points in the opening minutes. But Ardmore’s full-back trio—Fintan Geaney, Daniel Power, and Keith Hurley—were absolute titans at the back, ensuring Kilrossanty’s forward line couldn’t breach their line. Even when the visitors took a few long-range shots, Conor Moore was there with some brilliant saves.
Then, the cavalry arrived! Dominic Broderick made his adult championship debut and wasted no time, scrapping for breaking ball and sending dangerous deliveries into the square. Kilrossanty’s defense was on the ropes, but somehow they managed to block a couple of goal-bound efforts. The game was a nail-biter all the way through, with each team battling for control. Seán Power kept the scoreboard ticking over, landing crucial frees whenever the pressure was on. With contributions from Liam Lynch, Adam Power, and Michael Coakley from range, Ardmore held firm.
With just a single point between the sides as the game headed into the final minute, Eddie Flavin had one last heroic act. A massive clearance from the defense was pulled down by Eddie himself, who somehow managed to evade his marker, charged toward goal, and buried the sliotar past the Kilrossanty keeper for a crucial goal! That sealed it. Ardmore led 2-17 to 0-19 as referee Timmy Organ blew the final whistle, sending the crowd into a frenzy!
It was a deserved win for Ardmore, and the team showed tremendous grit and determination to see it through. With the Junior A championship kicking off next week, the Junior C team can look ahead with confidence as they gear up for more action in the group stages and possibly the knockout rounds.
Team: Conor Moore; Fintan Geaney; Daniel Power; Keith Hurley; Glenn Lynch; Michael Coakley; Paudie Foley; Jamie Bryan; Liam Lynch; Gerry Reardon; Eddie Flavin; Adam Power; Seán Power; Richard Carroll; Cian Gleeson.
Subs: Christopher Power; Dominic Broderick (for G. Reardon 40 mins); Niall Power (for C. Gleeson 55 mins).
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
U16 Hurling Championship – Ardmore 5-10, Kill 2-09
Our Under 16s were in fine form, showing their mettle in a thrilling comeback victory over Kill! It was a tough first half with St Mary’s ahead by 7 points at halftime. But Ardmore had other plans! The second half was an absolute blitz, with the lads scoring an impressive 5-06 and turning the game on its head to seal a deserved win. Big shoutout to the whole team for their resilience, especially to Daithi, Logan, Paudie, and the rest of the crew for putting on a show!
U13 Football Challenge
The U13 footballers made the trip to Old Parish on Friday evening and emerged victorious in a competitive match against An Gaeltacht. The lads showed great composure and skill to secure the win, and they’re back in action this Wednesday for more training and prep!
U11 Hurling Blitz
Our U11 hurlers will be hitting the pitch again this Monday, June 30th, at Old Parish, starting at 6:30pm. The lads will face Ferrybank and St. Saviours in what promises to be a fun-filled blitz. Get out there and support them!
U7 Blitz Action
Despite the pouring rain, our Under 7 footballers showed their true grit at their home blitz. Two games against Ballinacourty and one against St. Olivers saw plenty of skill, spirit, and smiles from all involved. A big thanks to all the parents and mentors who helped make the day such a success!
Camogie Corner
U12 Camogie
The U12 camogie team have been on fire this season and are now heading to the semi-finals of their league! They’ll face St. Anne’s this Tuesday evening at 6:30pm in Ardmore. We’re expecting some top-class action, so get down to the pitch and support these stars in the making!
U16 Camogie
Next up for the U16 camogie team is a tough battle against Mount Sion this Thursday at 6:45pm in Ardmore. The team is in great form, so expect a cracker of a match!
Trip to Tipp
What a day for the Waterford Minor Hurlers as they put on a show in their quest for All-Ireland glory! The atmosphere was absolutely electric at Thurles, with the crowd roaring as Waterford gave it their all. A special mention goes to Cormac Spain, whose injury couldn’t stop him from contributing some breathtaking scores.
Ardmore GAA didn’t miss out on this special day either, organizing a bus trip with over 30 kids and parents, ensuring the future of the club got to experience the thrill of a big-time game. The sight of our young players pucking around on the iconic Thurles sod during halftime says it all—the future is bright!
A huge thanks to the Juvenile Committee for making this unforgettable day possible. Days like these inspire the next generation, and they show what the GAA community is all about.
Up the Déise!
Club Notes 22.06.25
Ardmore Juvenile GAA Weekly Round-Up
U16 Hurling Championship Kick-Off – Ardmore 7-12, Clashmore 1-10
Our U16 hurlers got their championship campaign off to a flying start on Wednesday night with a superb away win over Clashmore. From the throw-in, Ardmore meant business—hitting the ground running and racing into a commanding 4-05 by the 15-minute mark! The lads were electric in the first half, racking up a mighty 7-08 before the break, thanks to some outstanding team play and sharp finishing.
Clashmore came out stronger in the second half and edged the scoring 1-04 to 0-04, but the damage was already done, and our boys secured a well-deserved victory. Great energy, great teamwork, and a promising start to the season!
Next up, it’s St Mary’s in Kill on Wednesday—let’s keep the momentum going!
Panel:
Daithi, Logan, Paudie, Conor, Jimmy, Sean Flavin, John, Charlie, Sean McSweeny, Eoin, Eoghan, Aaron, Padraig, Séamus, and Cathal.
U12/13 Update
Training continues Wednesday evening, and our Under-13s have an exciting challenge match lined up against An Gaeltacht this Friday in Old Parish. A great chance for the boys to put their skills into action!
U7 Blitz Action in Clashmore
Our Under-7 footballers returned to action in style at their first blitz of the season on a lovely evening in Clashmore. After a short break from football due to hurling, the kids showed no signs of rust, putting in spirited performances across four great games—twice against Clashmore, and once each against Brickeys and An Gaeltacht. Well done to all involved!
U8 Debut in Fenor
Saturday morning saw our Under-8s in action for the first time this year in Fenor. With most of the team made up of our enthusiastic U7s, the boys showed great determination in games against Tramore, The Nire, and St. Oliver’s. A great learning experience and an exciting glimpse at the talent coming through the ranks! We're back in action this Wednesday for our home football fixture in Ardmore at 6:30 PM—come along and support the future stars!
Camogie Corner
U8 & U10 Blitz in Cappoquin
What a day for camogie! Our U8 and U10 teams travelled to Cappoquin last Saturday for their second blitz of the year—and they didn’t disappoint. Under glorious sunshine, the girls put on a great show against Abbeyside, Cappoquin, and Ballyduff Upper. It was fantastic to see them showcasing their skills, teamwork, and love for the game. A big thank you to Cappoquin Camogie Club for hosting such a fun and well-organized event!
U10 Camogie
U16 Camogie Victory in Modeligo
Our Under-16 camogie squad brought the heat last Tuesday with a brilliant performance against a strong Modeligo side. A fast start gave Ardmore the edge, and the girls never looked back, finishing the game strong with a 6-11 to 3-7 win. A real team effort and a result to be proud of—well done girls!
Great to see such enthusiasm and teamwork across all age groups. Keep up the great work, and here's to another exciting week of GAA action in Ardmore!
Club Notes 15.06.25
Juvenile GAA Club Match Report
Under 11 football
Our under 11's played the Nire on Sunday evening in Ardmore. After a great team display we had a convincing win.
We are back to training on Wednesday evening again
Under 12 Football
Our under 12's played Cappoquin/Affane in the under 12 football league in Ardmore on Friday evening. It was a well contested game and we came out on top in the end. We have a break this week from under 12 games.
U7/U8 Hurling
Our under 7’s had their second hurling blitz of the year on a lovely evening in Lismore, A great performance on the night from all involved progressing well from the week before in Tournenna. The boys and girls are really enjoying it, and a wonderful competitive streak starting to emerge. We played three games two against Lismore and one against Cappoquin. We are in action again this Wednesday playing football in Clashmore at 6:30.
Camogie
Under 12
Our U12 team headed to Dunhill last Tuesday to take on St. Annes in their next game of the league. It was a great team performance with every girl working extremely hard to get the win. After a strong second half display we were victorious at the final whistle. We now wait to hear whether we will make it to a quarter final or straight through to the semi finals.
Under 14
Our U14’s continued their winning streak when they took on Clonea last Tuesday away in Clonea Power. We flew into this game from the throw in and never left our opponents settle on the ball. There was some great displays in defence and up front our forwards scored with ease. We finished out the game 5.12 to 3.4 and kept up our unbeaten record. This is a well balanced team with every player displaying great skill and strength and pushing for that starting position. Well done to all our girls and coaches.
Club Notes 08.06.25
Juvenile GAA Club Match Report
Under 11
We played Ballyduff upper on Monday evening in Ballyduff in under 11 hurling go games . We had a really entertaining game and both teams displayed some lovely skills. We had just 9 players and everyone contributed magnificently
Under 12
We played Portlaw on Wednesday evening last in Ardmore in the under 12 hurling league. It was a competitive game and our lads came out on top in the end. On this Wednesday evening we play Brickies in Bushy park in the under 12 hurling league.
U9/U10 Report
Our U9 hurlers took part in the excellently run All County blitz held in Kilrossanty GAA grounds in Lemybrien on Saturday. We had 12 available for selection for the 3x 15 minute matches which we had against Abbeyside, Ballyduff Upper and the Nire/Fourmilewater. The boys gave excellent performances in all three matches, which were very competitive and very entertaining viewing for the assembled spectators. They continue their blitz’s this coming week with a trip to Lismore for an U10 hurling blitz.
U7/U8 Report
Our under 7’s had their first hurling blitz outing of the year on a damp evening in Tournenna, after a slight mishap with the directions to the pitch, the action got underway with our boy’s and girl fast out of the blocks considering all the mams and dads got lost. A great performance on the night from all involved and potential stars of the future on show. We played three games two aghainst fourmilewater and one against St Olivers. We are in action again this Wednesday when we head for Lismore for 6:30 with this great group of under 7’s.
Déise Draw 2025
Support Ardmore GAA! Déise Draw tickets for 2025 are now available online! This is a fantastic opportunity to support Ardmore GAA Club and help us continue to be the vibrant heart of our community. How to Buy Your Ticket:
Online: Click to purchase your ticket and be sure to select Ardmore GAA Club when buying. https://admin.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/6499
In Person: Hard copy tickets are also available from any club committee member, coordinators, or senior players.
Why Support the Déise Draw? The Déise Draw is one of our club’s most important fundraisers. Thanks to the incredible support from our local community, we’ve been able to maintain and improve our club grounds—continuing the legacy of those who built Ardmore GAA into what it is today. Your support helps us: • Maintain and upgrade our facilities. • Support our teams and coaches. • Keep Ardmore GAA at the heart of our community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years. The hard work and dedication of our volunteers, coaches, and past generations inspire us to keep the club thriving for future generations. Please consider purchasing a Déise Draw ticket for the 2025 season. Every ticket sold makes a real difference. Let’s keep Ardmore GAA strong and vibrant—together!
Thank you for your continued support!
Club Notes 01.06.25
Juvenile GAA Club Match Report
Under 12 Hurling
We played Ballyduff upper on Friday night last in Ardmore in the under 12 hurling league. We had a close encounter on a beautiful evening on a top class pitch. The lads played well all over the field and came out on top in the end.
Next up we play Portlaw on Wednesday evening in Ardmore at 6.30.
Under 11 Hurling
We are down to play Ballyduff upper on Monday evening in Ballyduff.
Under 9/10 Hurling
Training only this week, we have an All county U9 blitz in Kilrossanty next Saturday morning.
Dungarvan/Ardmore Under 14 Football
We received a walk over from De la salle B this week, we are up against the Nire in a semi final Tuesday evening at 7pm in Dungarvan GAA. All 5 Ardmore boys will be togged out on the evening.
Camogie Notes
Under 12
Our U12 team hosted Tallow last Tuesday in a blustery evening in Ardmore. We knew we were up against it as Tallow are a very strong side but our girls dug deep and there was very little between the teams going in at the break. Even though we worked really hard as a team and every girl gave it their all, Tallow had the slight upper hand at the final whistle.
Under 14
Our U14’s played a challenge match last Sunday against the Ardmore U13 boys on a lovely sunny morning in the village. With siblings on both sides no one wanted to lose out on bragging rights. It was a mighty game of hurling with both teams playing the best they have this year. The girls tore into the game with great heart and determination and it was clear to see why they are topping their table this year with some fantastic skills on display. We finished out the game victorious by one goal but I’ve no doubt there will be a rematch on the cards. Well done to all involved.
Club Notes
Remembrance
Tribute to Peter Power from Ardmore GAA.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Power family and friends on the passing of Peter Power. Peter was a cornerstone of hurling development in West Waterford, dedicating countless hours to coaching at CBS Dungarvan and inspiring generations of young players. His influence was pivotal in Waterford’s historic Under-21 All-Ireland Hurling Championship win in 1992, working alongside Tony Mansfield and Joey Carton.
Peter’s leadership shone again in 2012 and 2013 when Dungarvan Colleges secured back-to-back Harty Cups, culminating in an All-Ireland Senior Colleges title in 2013. During this period, Ardmore was proudly represented by Michael Cronin, David Gartland, and Seamus Keating.
At Ardmore GAA, we fondly remember Peter guiding our Junior B team to a dramatic county final victory in 1989, a testament to his commitment and tactical acumen. His legacy is cherished by all who played under him and benefited from his passion for the game.
Healthy Club
The Healthy Club team will be holding a SafeTALK course in the clubhouse on June 17. This is provided free of charge by the HSE and is designed to provide adults with suicide awareness and prevention information. We are pleased to be joined by the Clashmore Healthy club team to provide this to our clubs, our coaches, parents and the wider community. We would encourage as many as possible to register and attend this vital evening. The link to register is below and the code is GAA2025 https://bookwhen.com/sro/e/ev-syuq-20250617183000
Déise Draw 2025
Support Ardmore GAA! Déise Draw tickets for 2025 are now available online! This is a fantastic opportunity to support Ardmore GAA Club and help us continue to be the vibrant heart of our community.
How to Buy Your Ticket: Online: Click to purchase your ticket and be sure to select Ardmore GAA Club when buying. https://admin.sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/registration/event-registration/index/6499
In Person: Hard copy tickets are also available from any club committee member, coordinators, or senior players.
Why Support the Déise Draw? The Déise Draw is one of our club’s most important fundraisers. Thanks to the incredible support from our local community, we’ve been able to maintain and improve our club grounds—continuing the legacy of those who built Ardmore GAA into what it is today. Your support helps us: • Maintain and upgrade our facilities. • Support our teams and coaches. • Keep Ardmore GAA at the heart of our community. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us over the years. The hard work and dedication of our volunteers, coaches, and past generations inspire us to keep the club thriving for future generations. Please consider purchasing a Déise Draw ticket for the 2025 season. Every ticket sold makes a real difference. Let’s keep Ardmore GAA strong and vibrant—together!
Thank you for your continued support!
Club Notes 25.05.25
Juvenile GAA Club Match Report
Under 11 Football
Our U11 footballers took part in a midweek blitz in Ballinameela, where they played two highly competitive games against St. Oliver’s and Clashmore. There was plenty of great teamwork on display, and the boys gave it their all in both matches. A solid evening’s football all round!
Under 12 Football
Our U12s travelled to Clashmore on Friday evening for what turned out to be a brilliant performance. With 18 players togged out, everyone got a run and contributed to a big team win. There was some excellent attacking football on show, and the lads finished with an impressive scoreline. It’s back to hurling now for this group as the summer schedule kicks in.
U10 / U9 Football
The U9 footballers kicked off their 2025 campaign with their first All-County Go Games blitz on Saturday morning in Dungarvan GAA grounds. An early start helped us dodge the worst of the weather, and the boys put in great performances across three games against The Nire, Stradbally, and the host club Dungarvan. This group blends our U9s and U10s, with a few U8s stepping up—and they all showed serious skill and effort. A great morning’s work!
Camogie Notes
Under 8s & 10s
Our U8 and U10 camogie teams travelled to Abbeyside on Saturday for their first blitz of the season. With three matches each against Abbeyside, Brickey’s, An Rinn, and Dungarvan, it was a busy day with great competition. The U8s had a fantastic turnout and everyone got game time. Meanwhile, our U10s, though tight on numbers, showed real heart and put in some superb performances. It’s clear that the hard work at training is paying off—well done girls! We now look ahead to our next blitz in Cappoquin in June.
Under 8 Camogie
Under 10 Camogie
Under 14 Camogie
Our U14s were narrowly defeated in their league clash with Abbeyside last Tuesday in Ardmore. After a strong first half where we led by a point at the break, Abbeyside struck with two quick goals in the second half to take control. But our girls rallied and closed the gap back to just a single point by full-time. A gutsy performance and we now face Clonea in the final league fixture.
U15 County Development Squad
Well done to Maisie Roche, Sarah Murray, and Lizzie Prendergast who represented Waterford on the U15 County Development Panel in Thomastown last Saturday against Kilkenny. A special congratulations to Lizzie Prendergast who captained the side on the day—fantastic recognition for her dedication and leadership!
Adult Footballers
Our adult men’s footballers wrapped up their league campaign with a hard-fought win over Kill in wet and windy conditions on Saturday evening in Ardmore. After a sluggish start, the lads clicked into gear with big scores from Eddie Flavin (2-2), Seamus Keating (1-2), and Jamie Bryan (11 points, 6 from frees). Kenny Murphy, Jack Keane, and Joe MacNamara also got on the scoreboard. Attention now turns to hurling for the summer, with the football championship resuming in September—where we’ll be facing Ballinameela, The Nire, and Affane in the group stages.
Club Notes 18.05.25
Adult Hurling
Our Senior Hurling Team put in a strong showing in the league despite being severely hampered by injuries and illness, ultimately falling short to Roanmore on Wednesday night. The final scoreline of 2-20 to 0-16 doesn’t fully reflect the commitment and quality shown across the field in tough circumstances. After a shaky opening 15 minutes where we were down 7 points to 2, we went in 13 points to 5 down at half time. A much stronger showing in the second half, we went toe to toe with them in the third quarter matching them 5 points a piece in this 15 minute period. The last quarter saw Roanmore ring the changes and we were outscored by 2-2 to 0-5 in that period. While we lost it was an industrious enough performance with a lot of good ball being fed into the full forward line. We had three goal chances in the second half which if converted could have made this a much tighter affair scorers were S. Keating (0-5, 0-3f), J O’Brien (0-4), K Murphy (0-3), L Lynch (0-2, 0-1 sideline) and E Flavin (0-1). We turned over a lot of ball which was a good indication of the work rate.
Meanwhile, our Junior team enjoyed a good run-out in a challenge game against the Geraldines on Saturday evening. A solid all-round team performance saw them claim a 1-20 to 0-14 victory — a good boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Juvenile Section
U14 Football Championship
The third round of the U14 football championship saw Cappoquin host Dungarvan on Wednesday 12th. Local lads Daithí Power, Seán Flavin, Aaron Troy, and Tom Howard all played a key role in what turned out to be an impressive victory. After a tight first half, which ended 0-6 to 0-4 in favour of Cappoquin, our side came flying out after the break. A burst of 3 goals and several points early in the second half turned the tide and sealed a commanding 3-10 to 1-5 win.
🗓 Next up: vs Erin's Own on Monday 19th down in the city.
U12 Football
Our U12s hosted The Brickies last Friday in Ardmore in glorious sunshine. With 15 players togged out, everyone enjoyed plenty of game time in a match full of attacking football and great scores. The team continues to perform strongly in the league and hopes remain high for a place in the final later this year.
🗓 Next fixture: Away to Clashmore this coming Friday evening.
U11 Football
Our U11s are gearing up for their football blitz this Wednesday evening at 6:30pm in Ballinameela. Best of luck to all involved!
U10 Hurling Blitz
Our U10 hurlers had their latest outing in a blitz hosted by Dungarvan GAA on Tuesday last. Taking on Ballyduff Upper and the hosts themselves, our 13 players gave it their all – even loaning a few players to the opposition to ensure everyone got game time. Despite many of the boys still recovering from their First Holy Communion celebrations, they showed fantastic spirit and determination.
👏 Big thanks to the boys who sportingly lined out for the opposition!
🗓 Looking ahead:
U9s play their first football blitz of the season at Fraher Field this Saturday
U10s back in action the following Monday evening
Camogie Corner
U8 & U10 Camogie
Our youngest camogie players have been training hard since April, and they’re now gearing up for their first blitz of the season in Abbeyside on Saturday, May 25th. Great excitement ahead!
U14 Camogie
A thrilling game unfolded in Clashmore last Tuesday evening as our U14 girls took on a powerful Lismore side. With both teams in fine form, it was a tight and skilful battle. In the end, our girls edged it by the narrowest of margins, sealing a 1-3 to 1-2 victory thanks to tremendous teamwork and resilience.
🗓 Next game: vs Abbeyside in Ardmore on Tuesday, May 20th
💪 Thanks to all players, coaches, volunteers, and parents for their continued commitment and support across every level of the club. Here’s to another great week of GAA action!
Club Notes 11.05.25
Under 11 Hurling
Our Under 11 hurlers travelled to Aglish on Monday evening for a hurling blitz, playing two highly competitive games against Fourmilewater and St. Olivers. The team continues to show fantastic improvement week on week, and it’s great to see some of our young girls contributing so strongly to the squad’s performance. Well done to all involved!
Under 12 Hurling
The Under 12 team made the trip to Clashmore on Friday the 9th for a league fixture. In what was a high-scoring and exciting match, our lads delivered a great team performance with plenty of goals and fine points taken. The hard work at training is really starting to shine through, with noticeable improvements in high catching, striking, hooking, and blocking.
Next up is a return to football, as the Under 12s face the Brickies this Friday evening in Ardmore at 6.30pm.
Minor Hurling
Our Minor hurlers were in action on Thursday night, May 8th, where they came up just short against Stradbally in a tight and hard-fought encounter. The final scoreline was 1-18 to 3-09, with little separating the sides throughout. It was a tense contest with plenty of heart and commitment shown—plenty of positives to build on as the season progresses.
Under 12 Camogie
St. Declan’s Under 12 camogie team played out a thrilling game against Gaultir on Tuesday, May 6th in glorious sunshine. The sides were evenly matched throughout, but unfortunately our girls were narrowly beaten by just a single point at the final whistle. A huge positive was the number of players involved—22 girls togged out on the day, which is a brilliant sign for the future. Round 4 of the league is set for May 27th against Tallow, and a challenge match will be arranged in the meantime to keep the momentum going.
Under 14 Camogie
Our Under 14 camogie team are in action again this Tuesday, May 13th, when they take on Lismore in Round 3 of the league. Throw-in is at 6.30pm in Clashmore. Best of luck to the girls and their mentors.
Under 16 Camogie
The Under 16s began their season last Thursday in Ardmore with a strong performance against a powerful Lismore team. Despite the 4-6 to 0-12 defeat, the final score didn’t reflect the close contest. The team’s work rate and determination were exceptional, and the commitment shown in training is clearly paying off on the pitch. Their next outing will be against Abbeyside in the coming round of the championship.
Adult Hurling
Our adult hurlers secured their first win of the league campaign with a thrilling one-point victory over St. Mary’s Touraneena in Round Friday 9th of May. In a game full of intensity and fine scoring, the final score read 4-15 to 2-20.
Trailing 2-8 to 2-7 at half-time, the team dug deep in the second half to turn the tide. The final stages were nervy as St. Mary’s clawed back with a series of converted frees—Eoin Kearns landing 10 points from placed balls (including 7 frees in the last 15 minutes). Nonetheless, our lads showed resilience to see the game out.
Scorers:
Oisín O’Dwyer 0-2 (superb throughout)
Luke Veale 1-0
John O’Brien 1-2
Kenny Murphy 0-5
Joe Mc 1-0
Seamus Keating 1-5 (0-4 frees)
Adam Power 1-0
Round 3 sees us travel to face Roanmore on Wednesday 14th.
Club Notes 04.05.25
🌞 Intermediate Football League Action – Ardmore vs Fenor
Our intermediate footballers were back in action last Saturday evening, taking on Fenor in glorious sunshine at 6pm. The lads came out of the blocks firing and led at the break with a scoreline of 2-03 to 0-08. First-half highlights included a fine 1-1 from John O’Brien, a well-taken goal from Sean Power, and points from Liam Lynch and Seamus Prendergast.
Unfortunately, the evening took a tough turn on the injury front, with Kenny Murphy going off in the opening minute, followed by four more injury setbacks as the game wore on. Despite a battling effort, we only managed three points in the second half, with scores from Liam Lynch, Michael Coakley, and Sean Power. Fenor found their rhythm late on, adding 12 points to their tally, including two cracking efforts from distance.
Plenty of positives to take, and a great effort all around. We look forward to rounding off the league at home against Kill on Friday, May 24th at 7pm. Come out and show your support!
🏃♂️ U10 Blitz Report – Football & Hurling Fun!
It was a busy and brilliant few weeks for our U10s! First up was the football blitz held in sunny Cappoquin last Monday evening, following on from their hurling blitz in Aglish two weeks prior.
In hurling, we faced St. Oliver’s and Portlaw. St. Oliver’s put in a strong showing, but our boys dug deep and bounced back to deliver a spirited and exciting performance against Portlaw — great resilience shown all round!
In football, we packed in three action-filled matches against St. Oliver’s, Clashmore, and Cappoquin. The lads gave it everything — with great skill, effort, and teamwork on display throughout. Their hard work at training is clearly paying off, and they’re growing in confidence with every game. A fantastic start to what promises to be a great season!
🏑 U12 Hurling – Ardmore vs Abbeyside
Friday, May 2nd saw our U12 hurlers take on Abbeyside in a competitive and entertaining clash under a clear blue sky. With all 17 players seeing game time, it was a brilliant team effort from start to finish.
The lads impressed with some excellent scores and slick skills throughout. Defensively, there was great work on hooking, blocking, and general pressure — a sign of real progress. Our midfielders were everywhere, linking play and chipping in with scores, while the forwards kept the scoreboard ticking over. This group is improving every week, and the future looks very bright!
Fixtures continue weekly with alternating hurling and football — so plenty more action to come!
🌟 U8 Blitz – First Big Day Out!
On Saturday, April 26th, our U8 boys and girls took centre stage at the Cappoquin Logistics-sponsored blitz at Fraher Field — and what a morning it was! The sun was shining, the pitch was buzzing, and our young stars shone bright.
Playing three lively matches, our players threw themselves into every tackle, kick, and pass. Many of these kids have just made the leap from the nursery group, and they took it all in stride — what a way to experience their first big blitz!
It was a proud day for coaches, parents, and the club, and with more blitzes to come this summer, this group is off to a flying start!
👶 Nursery Group – Our Future Stars!
Our Under 6 boys and girls are continuing to thrive every Sunday morning at Well Kids, with sessions starting at 10:30am. These fun-filled mornings are full of energy, laughter, and the first steps into the world of Gaelic games!
It’s fantastic to see their confidence grow week by week — with every kick, run, and cheer building a love for sport and teamwork. A big thank you to our brilliant coaches and supportive parents who make these sessions so enjoyable.
New boys and girls are always welcome — just come along on Sunday at 10:30am and join the fun! 🌟
🔵 U14 Football Championship:
On a gloriously sunny day in Bonmahon, the U14 football championship began with four Ardmore players proudly lining out for the Division 3 Dungarvan team vs. St. Mary's.
Colin Breen (full back), Seán Flavin (centre back), Tom Howard (half back), and Daithí Power (midfield) all made excellent contributions in a tightly contested match. Despite Dungarvan dominating possession, a few missed chances left the sides level at half time. St. Mary's pulled ahead early in the second half, and although Dungarvan staged a strong comeback, they just fell short in the final minutes. Great effort from all four Ardmore lads – promising signs for the rounds ahead!
💚 St. Declan’s Camogie Girls Shine Bright for Waterford!
We're so proud to see five talented girls from St. Declan’s Camogie representing Waterford across various All Ireland competitions this weekend:
Lilí Hallahan plays in the U17 All Ireland - best of luck, Lilí!
Huge congratulations to Amy Power and the U16A team on their incredible All Ireland victory today — an outstanding achievement!
Tricia Power will be giving her all in the U16B All Ireland tomorrow.
Well done to Lizzie Prendergast and Maisie Roche, who played with immense spirit against Dublin today.
Along with the five players at the weekend, Mary Kate Keevers and Saoirse Kinsella are representing St. Declan’s on the U14 panel.
It's inspiring to see so many stars from our community shining at the county level. Let’s continue to support these talented athletes as they represent Waterford with pride. Well done, St. Declan’s Camogie!
🌐 Club Notes: Explore Our New Mobile-Friendly Ardmore GAA Website!
We’re excited to launch our new website: www.ardmoregaa.ie! It’s now easier than ever to keep up with the club on the go!
💡 Key Features:
Easy mobile navigation 📲
FOIREANN link for membership
Fixtures & results (click “Ardmore” for details)
Weekly updated notes
Online Lotto through Clubforce
Facility bookings made easy
Healthy Club updates
NEW: Inter-county ticket request form (priority to club members)
🌟 Coming Soon:
Photo gallery 📸
Club facilities info
Our site is designed for everyone — whether you’re tech-savvy or just want something simple and clear. Check it out and stay involved in all things Ardmore GAA!
Club Notes 11.01.25
Club Lotto – Jackpot now a MASSIVE €11,600
Club Lotto results for draw held on 7th January 2025. The numbers drawn were 2-7-8-27.
There was no winner of the €11,500 jackpot, so there is €11,600 in prize money for the next draw.
The 5 lucky dip €20 winners were Jimmy O’Mahoney (seller Round Tower Hotel) Harry Veale, Ruth Lynch (Ardmore Post Office) Avril O’Meara, Linda Troy (online).
The club are now offering 3 Lotto Tickets for €5. Tickets can be purchased at Grange and Ardmore Post Offices, Keevers Bar, The Round Tower Hotel and online.
Draw take place on Tuesday evening, so please have your entries in by 5 o’clock Tuesday evening.
Deuglán Naofa Lights Up & Every Step Counts Challenge 2025
The Ireland Lights Up and Every Steps Count Challenge is back this week and runs until 12th February.
Sign up for the 2025 challenge now and get friends and family involved too!
- Download the Irish Life 'mylife' app
- Register or Login
- Go to Munster clubs and find St Declans Ardmore
- Track your steps
Organised walks will commence in the club grounds next Tuesday evening at 7.30p.m. followed by tea/coffee and chat afterwards.
The GAA, where we all belong.
Club Notes 08.12.24
CLUB AGM
Deuglán Naofa 2024 AGM will take place this Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse. Looking forward a seeing a good turnout.
CONDOLENCES
On behalf of all in Deuglán Naofa, sincerest sympathies are extended to the Faherty and Davies families on the recent passing of Frankie Faherty of College Road. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Club Notes 24.11.24
CLUB LOTTO - JACKPOT NOW €10,900
Club Lotto results for draw held on 19th November 2024, the numbers drawn were 2-3-16-18. There was no winner of the €10,800 jackpot, making jackpot of €10,900 for the next draw. Lucky Dip €20 winners were Valerie Cawe, Aidan O’Dwyer, Robbie Whelan, Conor O’Connor and Regina Power.
Remember for just €5 you can buy 3 Lotto Tickets. Tickets can be purchased at Grange and Ardmore Post Offices, Keevers Bar, The Round Tower Hotel and online.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SUPPORT OUR CLUB LOTTO. Your support is hugely appreciated.
Ardmore Players
Huge congratulations to all involved in the wonderful production of “The Maiden Aunt” which brought loud laughter and packed audiences to the Main Street over the weekend. Special mention to Deuglán Naofa’s own Declan Hennessy aka Francie Gilhooley, who grabbed the attention of all that attended including Liam Murphy of the Munster Express, who wasn’t sparing in his praise of Declan’s sterling performance!
Congratulations
The club extends warm congratulations to a huge friend and club advocate, Billy Harty, who was a very deserving winner of the Board/Committee Member of the Year Award at the Waterford PPN Awards Night in the Park Hotel last Thursday. Billy was nominated for his pivotal role with Ardmore Tidy Towns in championing wonderful projects year on year, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the community, the environment, and heritage conservation.
Scór na nÓg
Congratulations to Jessie Carlton who qualified for the Munster semi-finals of Scór na nÓg. Jessie was the sole representative from our Club and she did us proud with a beautiful rendition of ‘Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears’.
Thank You
With the last of the juvenile groups, the Under 10/11/12s, finishing up for the winter last week, the club would like to say a sincere thank you to all the juvenile coaches and assistants who gave so much of their time over the 2024 season to develop the skills and performances of our younger players. We hope you enjoy your well-earned rest over the coming weeks!
Condolences
The Club extends sincere condolences to Breda Cronin and her husband Tom on the sad passing of Breda’s mother Betty Coyne. For decades we have been blessed to have Breda as a great friend, supporter, fundraiser, advocate and promoter for our club. Our thoughts are with Breda, her sisters Helen and Linda and brother PJ and all the extended family at this time.
Club Meeting
A club meeting will be held this Tuesday 26th November @ 7.30pm in the clubhouse. Looking forward to a good attendance as we prepare for the 2025 Season.
Club Notes 17.11.24
A CHAIRMANS TRIBUTE, ON BEHALF OF DEUGLÁN NAOFA GAA CLUB
TO THE LATE
MIKE HENNESSY (RIP) AND MATT FAHERTY (RIP)
The late Mike Hennessy (RIP)
The late Matt Faherty (RIP)
It is said that the strength of a community is measured by its people, and this came to the fore in recent days as the community of Ardmore and its environs bade a fond farewell to two giants of our community who have gone to their eternal rest.
A quote from Coretta Scott King (wife of Martin Luther King junior) says "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” The Hennessy name is a cornerstone of our club down through the generations and while we knew our good friend Mike Hennessy was battling to win his corner, the village and community were numbed when the news broke that Mike (Mikeen) Hennessy had passed away. From that moment the club and community rallied to support the family, and this was so evident as people from all corners attended his funeral mass at St Declan’s Church and at his graveside on Saturday.
Mike was a people person who embraced all ages, and young and old alike gathered to mourn and celebrate this man’s life. Mike, along with all his brothers played with Ardmore GAA and the gene of this family has inspired many winning teams down through the years. Mike was a true sportsman with his passion being Waterford Hurling and Manchester United. Mike was part of the great football team of the 70’s in Ardmore where he won many Phelan Cup finals and a Senior Football County final in 1977. While Hurling was on the up in Ardmore, Mike won Junior County titles in 1979 and 1989. The upward curve of Ardmore Hurling took off from there and this is written in the history books of the great underage successes along with Junior Intermediate and Senior Hurling successes for many years.
Mike was equally an excellent runner and also took to cycling as a hobby, all this evident in his involvement with West Waterford Athletics Club and as chief organizer of the WWAC Summer 5-mile race at Ardmore. As for his cycling, he took on many a charity cycle with his friends in Ardmore and as we all know, a very competitive man he was. There are so many good things to write about Mike and his family as all are equally such wonderful people.
On Friday night more sad news filtered through that another great of Ardmore, Matt Faherty, Mike’s neighbour on College Road, had passed away. While writing about this mighty man, I’m compelled to hone in on the wonderful years of Matt Faherty Bus and Taxi Hire, his business which he ran from his home at College Road. Matt, equally an avid sports supporter will be remembered by a generation of kids and their parents as he transported them to and from Ardmore to the secondary schools in Dungarvan. In the past months while the families of Ardmore and Grange were battling to have their kids picked up in a safe and practical environment, as parents of children who were once of school going ages, we reflect on how lucky we were to have had Matt Faherty Bus Services to ferry our kids to school both National & Secondary in years gone by.
Down through the years Matt Faherty sponsored many an underage Tournament at Deuglán Naofa GAA Club for which we were always thankful as those were fun days as Matt always stayed to watch matches and would always look for the standout players on the day. Both National Schools (Ardmore/Grange) would have booked Matt for many a sporting and recreational day out. We all have special stories of being on Matts bus, and while not giving away any secrets he was a man of time keeping, especially in getting home after an event or a social occasion. Many reading this, along with the great Mike Hennessy (RIP), would have been culprits for such delays. His great and loyal friend Seamus "Vealer" Veale will have many such stories as he and Matt were very close friends. Matt was also the go-to Bus driver for the secondary schools of Dungarvan and scripter of this reflection can fondly remember the many years where Matt ferried lads to many College games.
I am also going to hone in on the great years of Dungarvan Colleges Harty Cup, St. Augustine's and CBS respective All-Ireland winning teams. Matt ferried the Harty Cup winners of 2012 and again in 2013 where Dungarvan Colleges went a step further to win the Dr. Croke Cup in the Senior Colleges All-Ireland overcoming Kilkenny CBS in the final. Matt was especially honoured as Ardmore GAA had three lads as part of this panel. That same year the CBS won the All-Ireland B Hurling final and St Augustine's won the All-Ireland C Football final, with both teams again hosting Ardmore Club players. Matt was very proud to be driver for those three great wins in 2013. This is only a snippet of the writer's pen picture of Matt Faherty's link to generations of families within our Club and Community.
As I mentioned at the outset of these few words, we have lost two great men in our community this past week. As we mourn their loss, we need to hold people like this close to our hearts as the likes of Mike Hennessy and Matt Faherty are the fabric that holds a community together.
Rest In Peace Gentleman - Forever in Our Memory
Nick Keating, Chairman, Deuglán Naofa GAA, November 2024
Club Notes 10.11.24
CONDOLENCES
A veil of sadness descended over College Road and the extended Ardmore and Grange Community last week with the news of the sad passing of our friend and loyal Deuglán Naofa clubman Michael (Mike) Hennessy. Mike, his siblings and their children have been part of the bedrock of our club for decades, both on and off the pitch. He was part of the famous Ardmore side that won the Senior football championship in 1977, playing alongside brothers Pat, Johnny and Declan in that final. Two years later he played a huge part in a team that brought County Junior Hurling honours back to the village, togging out in the company of brothers Johnny and Richie on that occasion. After hanging up his boots, Mike continued his love of the GAA from the sidelines and was to be seen donning the blue and white wherever a whistle was blown to announce an Ardmore game. All in the club would like to extend deepest sympathy to Mike’s wife Breda, his children Lorraine, Jamie and their partners, Mike’s brothers and sisters and the extended proud Hennessy family.
Further sad news was received along the road just a few days later with the death of another Ardmore legend, Matt Faherty. There’s few among us that weren’t passengers of Matt at some point in decades gone by as he ferried the villagers county and country wide. The sympathy of the club is with Matt’s wife Noreen, his son Martin and the extended Faherty family at this time.
CLUB LOTTO - JACKPOT NOW €10,700
Club Lotto results for draw held on 5th November 2024, the numbers drawn were 12-19-26-27. There was no winner of the €10,600 jackpot, making jackpot of €10,600 for the next draw. Lucky Dip €20 winners were Marian Power, Dervilla Keating, Joe Callaghan, Ann French and Paddy Mac.
Remember for just €5 you can buy 3 Lotto Tickets. Tickets can be purchased at Grange and Ardmore Post Offices, Keevers Bar, The Round Tower Hotel and online.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SUPPORT OUR CLUB LOTTO. Your support is hugely appreciated.
Camogie Boogie Bingo Fundraiser
Following its postponement last Saturday night, our annual camogie fundraiser will now take place this Friday 15th Nov at the Urchin Bar in Ardmore, doors will open at 7pm.
Tickets are still on sale from club representatives and online at https://www.universe.com/events/boogie-bingo-tickets-8WR0S2.
It will be a great night of music, dancing and bingo and lots of spot prizes to be won. There will also be live music after the event so be sure to snap up your tickets before they are gone and help do your bit to support our fantastic club