Club Notes 22.09.24
GAA Juvenile Update
Our U8s were in action last Saturday in Fraher Field in the All-County football blitz. They played three good games against St. Mary’s, Stradbally and An Ghaeltacht, with plenty of game time for all that attended. Well done boys! Attention turns to U9s next weekend with a hurling blitz for this age group in Lismore on Saturday.
Best of luck to our U15s who play Clashmore this week in their divisional hurling final. While we were the winners when we played earlier in the championship, we expect this to be a close game where we will need strong performances across the lines to take the win.
Waterford U16 GAA Football Academy
Waterford U16 Football academy had a graduation night and family barbecue last Saturday night in St Saviours club to mark the end of their three year development squad involvement. Each player was presented with a certificate for their effort. Deuglán Naofa was represented by goalkeeper Mochara Fraher, defender John Moloney, kit man Ultan Moloney and coach Glynn Moloney. We hope our boys can keep up the progress made and maybe represent the club on the County minor football team next year. The group had a very successful year with victories over Tipperary, Carlow, Wexford and Kilkenny. We ran Dublin and Westmeath close in two challenges. We lost to Limerick in the series semi-final finishing in third place in the national competition. The future is bright for Waterford football!
At the Waterford U16 Football Academy Graduation Night were John, Ultán and Glynn Moloney and Mochara Fraher
Camogie Under 8 and 10
Our U8 and U10 teams took part in their last blitz of the year in the SETU Arena last Sunday. This monster blitz hosted teams from all over the county and was a great way to play against teams we hadn’t played previously. We played four very competitive matches against Mount Sion, Ferrybank, Clonea and Ballyduff Lower. This was our best performance of the year with every girl giving it their all and displaying all the skills they’ve learned this year. We now wind down the camogie season with only two more training sessions to enjoy before we finish up for the year. A big thank you to Trish, Aisling and Sabrina for all their hard work with the Under 8 team and also a special thanks to Sarah and Ciarán for all the work they’ve done with our Under 10 team.
Deuglán Naofa U8 Camogie Squad at the Monster Blitz in SETU
Deuglán Naofa U10 Camogie Squad at the Monster Blitz in SETU
Camogie Under 13
Our U13 team have kept up their winning streak clocking up their third win in a row over a very strong Ferrybank side last Saturday. This has been our toughest challenge to date and really put our girls to the test even though this wasn’t reflected in the scoreline we fought very hard for this victory. Well done girls.
CLUB LOTTO - JACKPOT NOW €10,000
Club Lotto results for draw held on 18th September 2024, the numbers drawn were 13-16-26-28. There was no winner of the €9,900 jackpot, making a monster jackpot of €10k for the next draw. Lucky Dip €20 winners were Trish McNamara, Johnny Daly, Orla Cashman, Robbie Whelan and Claire Flavin.
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.
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SUPPORT OUR CLUB LOTTO. Your support is hugely appreciated.
QUINNS FOODSTORE Closes its Doors for the Last Time!
The footfall in Quinns last Thursday was like Grafton Street as John and Ber were joined by their large community of friends from Ardmore and beyond when they closed their doors for the last time after 46 proud years behind the counter. From early morning, well wishers came and chatted about their memories over the years from inside the corner store. The local school children stopped by on their way home, they too eager to wish John and Ber all the best. Longstanding sponsors, supporters and friends to Deuglán Naofa, many of our club members joined John and Ber to celebrate their lifetime of service to our community. Sincere THANK YOU to John and Ber and all at QUINNS FOODSTORE from all your friends in Deuglán Naofa – enjoy every single day of your well-earned retirement!
Declan and Seamus Prendergast wish John Quinn a Happy Retirement!
John Quinn is joined by Deuglán Naofa Clubmen John Troy, Richie, Pat and Johnny Hennessy and Pádraig Ó Foghlú as QUINNS FOODSTORE closed its doors last Thursday!
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!
Condolences
Deuglán Naofa extends deepest sympathy to Deirdre Barron and the extended Barron and Lenane families on the sad passing of Seán Barron. Seán, who was a gentleman of our community, was born and reared in Curragh, where with his wife Deirdre, he lived and worked in the vegetable farming community along with close family and friends. Seán was an avid sports fan, and while he played for Ardmore GAA, his first love was always soccer and he and his brother Declan played with Ardmore and Ballinroad AFC down through the years. Seán remained a great friend of our club, and always supported fundraising projects and the Deise Draw. Seán’s brother Declan, spent a lifetime coaching underage GAA, and was Chairperson of our club for many years and remains the driver of Ardmore soccer club.
Condolences are also extended to Michael and the extended Ryan family of Ballyquin on the passing of his sister May, and to Mary and all the O’Brien family of Grallagh on the recent sad loss of Noel O’Brien.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha