Club Notes 15.09.24
Intermediate Football
We made it two wins from two outings in the Intermediate Football Championship at the weekend when we defeated Dungarvan at Fraher Field on Friday evening. It was a tight first half with both sides on 2-3 at the whistle. Luke Veale made his impact known quickly after his second half introduction with a great goal, one of a trio of goals for Ardmore in this half with the others coming from Kenny Murphy and John O’Brien. Final score on the night was 5-07 to 2-08, a great win that secures advancement to the semi-finals for the lads.
Minor Football Championship
Our minors too returned to winning ways at the weekend, with a fine win against Clashmore in the championship second round. Missing seven possible starters due to injury or unavailability and having only fourteen players, Ardmore played excellent football to convincingly win on a scoreline of 3-12 to 2-07. After a great first half performance we were leading by a point at half time following a goal from Matthew Veale. In the second half two further goals from Cormac Mooney and Dominic Broderick secured the win. Scorers: Luke Hennessy 0-7, C.Mooney 1-2, M.Veale 1-2, D.Broderick 1-1. We play our next game this Sunday against St Mollerans in Ardmore. Come along and show your support.
Under 11s
Our Under 11s played their last hurling blitz of the season on Monday evening in Bohadoon playing two games, the opponents on this occasion St. Pats and An Ghaeltacht. There were some great performances across the lines and the improvements in fitness, confidence and skills among the players is fantastic to see.
Second Final Win in Eight Days for the U12s!
Still bouncing from their win in the football final against Stradbally, our U12s took to the field in Lemybrien last Saturday to take on Ballygunner C in the hurling league final. Our side played with confidence from the whistle and raised a green flag in the first minute of the game. As you would expect from any Ballygunner side, they turned on the style at phases throughout the game, but they found it difficult to advance past mid-field as our side were strong in defence and gave the opposition no space to score. With only 5 of the team on the age, great credit is due to the younger players on this side who have been super right throughout the championship. The final scoreline was 5-2 to 1-0 and after the match, the team along with their families and coaches returned to the clubhouse at Deuglán Naofa for a medal presentation and refreshments to celebrate their recent double. These players are blessed to have had Seamus Prendergast as their coach since they first caught a hurley, and a huge thank you to Seamus for all his time and also to his able assistant coaches, Aisling Prendergast, Paul Foley, Conor Beausang and Nicholas O’Connell. Many thanks also to Paul Foley for his generosity in sponsoring the medal presentation. These wins may result in this group playing in a higher division next year, but no better group than this to rise to the challenge!
Deuglán Naofa U12 Hurling Squad – League Final Winners 2024
CLUB LOTTO - JACKPOT NOW €9,900
Club Lotto results for draw held on 10th September 2024, the numbers drawn were 3-9-18-26. There was no winner of the €9,800 jackpot, making a super jackpot of €9,900 for the next draw. Lucky Dip €20 winners were Sandra Reed, Pat Hallahan, Liz Morrissey, McCarthy, Orla Cashman and Ray Power.
The club are now offering 3 Lotto Tickets for €5. Tickets can be purchased at Grange and Ardmore Post Offices, Quinns Foodstore, Keevers Bar, The Round Tower Hotel and online.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SUPPORT OUR CLUB LOTTO. Your support is hugely appreciated.
Recycle your Old Hurl! Circular Economy Initiative with Waterford City & County Council and Ó Loinsigh Hurleys.
As part of our Sustainable Club journey, Deuglán Naofa and Liam Lynch want your old timber or bamboo hurleys! We will clean, sand, and regrip with the intention of maintaining a stock of these refurbished hurleys at the club where they will be available for purchase at a discounted rate. Any hurleys you may have to donate may be left at the clubhouse where a Drop Off bin has been provided. Thank You!
Retirement Best Wishes
It is the end of era for Ardmore’s Main Street with the announcement in recent days that John & Bernadette Quinn are to retire from behind the counter! John and Ber have for decades been loyal supporters of our club and were generous sponsors of our teams over the years. They worked hard as custodians of the corner store, building friendships that will last long into retirement, and the entire community will cherish fond memories of Quinns Foodstore. We wish John and Ber the happiest and healthiest of retirements, as they embrace the next chapter enjoying time with family and friends!