Club Notes 08.04.24
The Late Eileen O’Donnell – In Ómós Do Chara Deuglán Naofa
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the sad and untimely passing of Eileen O’Donnell of Ardo. Eileen was a cherished friend of Deuglán Naofa GAA Club and worked tirelessly in many different roles over the decades, from player to secretary to treasurer, working away behind the scenes to make things happen. The O’Donnell family are indeed a cornerstone of Deuglán Naofa GAA Club, generously giving many hours of their time to the club week on week.
Eileen captained the Ardmore ladies team that beat Fenor in a county football final in 1986, playing the captain’s part in style as she herself hit the back of the net with a fine goal on the day. After her playing days ended, Eileen remained the most loyal volunteer and supporter across the GAA, Camogie and LGFA. She will be greatly missed in the community, where she was held in the highest of regards by all.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Eileen’s husband Jamesie, her son James and his wife April, her daughter Mary and her husband Kieran, her brother-in-law John and all the extended Power and O'Donnell families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
County Duty
Luke Hennessy will wear the Number 9 jersey again this Tuesday evening with the Waterford Minor Footballers, when they play Tipperary in the second round of the Munster Championship in Lemybrien. Luke and the team lost last Tuesday evenings match against Clare in the cruellest fashion, a last second of the match point from Clare being the difference between the teams at the final whistle. While the result may not have gone their way, Luke can be very proud of a great personal performance across the 60 minutes. We wish the group the best of luck for their first win of the championship this Tuesday.
Congratulation to Jack Keane and the Waterford Senior Football Squad who had an historic win in the Munster Championship at the weekend recording their first victory over rivals Tipperary since 1988.
Juvenile Club Championships
Our Under 15s started their season with a great match against Tramore where they ran out comprehensive winners on a score line of 7-11 to 2-02. The team was Daithí Power, Oisín Mansfield, Eoghan Murphy, Jack Gleeson, Padraig Foley, Edward Breen, Aaron McNamara, Charlie Power, Seán Flavin, Jimmy Keevers, Séamus Twomey, Paudie Keane and Sean MacSweeney. Lots of good football played and very good performances across the field. All of the backs played well with Eoghan, Padraig, Jack, Edward and Oisín all having excellent outings as did our midfielders Charlie and Aaron. Up front we got some superb scores, Jimmy got 4 goals, Paudie 3 pts, Sean MacSweeney 1/01, Jack 1/01, Aaron 1 pt, Padraig Foley 3 pts, Edward got a goal when moved up in the 2nd half and Daithí and Séamus both registered points as well. Special thanks to Cathal Foley who answered the call in the second half.
The U13s came up a against a strong St. Oliver’s side in their first match of the football championship last Wednesday evening and will be hoping for a better outcome when they meet Clashmore in the 2nd round this Wednesday evening.
The U12s took on Clashmore on Friday evening and were unlucky not to win in a very tight game. They play Portlaw at home in their next match on Friday evening.
The poor weather and subsequent poor pitch conditions put paid to a number of the U9 and U11 fixtures. Hopefully these age groups will get up and running with games over the coming week.
Club Lotto – Jackpot now a MASSIVE €7,600
Club Lotto results for draw held on 2nd April 2024. The numbers drawn were 2-5-13-19. There was no winner of the €7,500 jackpot, so there is €7,600 in prize money for the next draw.
Lucky Dip €20 winners were Ollie Farrell (seller Ardmore PO) David Ingham, Ray Power, Robbie Whelan and Liz Morrissey (all online purchase).
The club are now offering 3 Lotto Tickets for €5. Tickets can be purchased at Grange and Ardmore Post Offices, Quinn’s Foodstore, Keevers Bar, The Round Tower Hotel and online.