Club Notes 30.03.26
Fundraising Success
Well done to Ciara Griffin who recently took on an abseiling challenge in aid of the Solas Cancer Support Centre, raising over €4,000 for this very worthy cause. Ciara expressed her sincere thanks to all who donated and supported her, as well as to those who attended on the day. Thanks also to Ardmore and Grange Ladies Football, St. Declan’s GAA Club and St. Declan’s Camogie Club for their support. There is still an opportunity to contribute via Ciara’s fundraising page.
Pitch Improvements in Ardmore
Fantastic work was carried out around the pitch in Ardmore with the upcycling of the club goalposts. What began as a simple tidy-up developed into a real community effort. A special thank you to Maurice Hennessy and Mark Coakley for their time, effort and craftsmanship. The finished result looks superb and has greatly enhanced the club’s facilities, with the posts now ready for plenty of action in the months and years ahead.
Coaches Complete First Aid Training
Well done to all coaches who recently completed CPR and First Aid training. A sincere thank you to Noel Murphy and Courtney for delivering an excellent course, which was both highly informative and enjoyable. It is very encouraging to see such strong participation across all three clubs, ensuring player welfare remains a top priority.
Underage Success – U8 Hurling
Well done to our U8 hurlers who recently took part in the Déise Óg U8 All County Blitz. The team produced excellent performances across three competitive games against St. Mary’s, Mount Sion and Lismore, recording two impressive wins and narrowly losing by a single score in the other fixture. It marks a superb start to the season, with great skill, teamwork and determination on display. New players, including girls, are always very welcome to join.
Adult Football – League Result
St. Declan’s intermediate footballers were in action on Saturday afternoon in Ardmore where they faced Newtown in the league. Despite a determined effort, they were defeated on a scoreline of 3-04 to 0-08.
Ardmore GAA Masters Golf Fundraiser
As one of the biggest weeks in the golfing calendar approaches, Ardmore GAA is inviting everyone to take part in its annual Masters Golf Fundraiser. This fun and competitive event plays an important role in supporting the continued growth of the club.
Participants are asked to select three golfers with combined odds of 125/1 or greater (based on Paddy Power odds), with all three required to make the cut. The lowest combined score will determine the winner.
Prizes include €500 for first place, €200 for second and €100 for third. Entry is €10, with a closing date of Wednesday, April 8th at 8pm. All support is greatly appreciated.
Hosting U23 Camogie Championship
St. Declan’s GAA Club, Ardmore are proud to host Waterford and Kilkenny in Round 1 of the 2026 U23 A Camogie Championship. The game took place on Sunday, March 29th with a 2:00pm throw-in.
Kilkenny proved to be very strong on the day running out convincing winners on a scoreline of 3-16 to 0-04.
Club Development – Second Pitch
The club is delighted to announce that work has commenced on the development of a second pitch. This marks a significant milestone and reflects the continued growth in participation across GAA, LGFA and Camogie.
A sincere thank you to Dick Power for his support in facilitating this development, which will help ensure the club continues to provide excellent facilities for all members.
New Electronic Scoreboard
The club’s new electronic scoreboard is now fully completed, with sponsors’ signage recently installed. This fantastic addition would not have been possible without the support of the Sports Capital Grant and National Lottery funding, and the club is extremely grateful for this investment.
Thanks also to all involved in bringing the project to completion. The club looks forward to seeing it in action over the coming seasons.
Funding Acknowledgements
The club would also like to extend its sincere thanks to Youghal Credit Union and its Community Support Fund, along with Waterford County Council for the Local Enhancement Programme funding recently awarded. This support is greatly appreciated and will contribute significantly to the continued development of club facilities.
Healthy Club Silver Award
St. Declan’s GAA Club, Ardmore are delighted to have been awarded Silver Status as part of the GAA Healthy Club Programme for the 2025–2027 cycle.
This recognition reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to promoting health, wellbeing and inclusion across all age groups within our community. The Healthy Club initiative continues to play a vital role in ensuring that our club is a positive and supportive environment for all members.
A very special word of thanks is extended to Aoife O’Dwyer for her outstanding work, dedication and leadership in driving this initiative within the club. Her efforts have been central to achieving this accreditation and are very much appreciated.
Something BIG is coming to Ardmore…
Save the date
July 11th
St. Declan’s GAA Grounds will play host to something very special this summer as we get ready to launch Féile Dheagláin 2026.
We’re not saying too much just yet, but we’ll be welcoming one of Ireland’s top live bands to Ardmore.
Headlined by The Kilkennys
This is shaping up to be a major night of music, community and summer atmosphere right here in Ardmore.
Full details coming soon
Tickets, lineup and more to be revealed
Keep an eye on our socials — you won’t want to miss this one.
