Ardglass GAC Notes

Games Update Ardglass 1-6 St John’s 0-5 The Seniors completed their first back to back wins of the season in a rain soaked game at Ardtole on Friday night, Edward Magee’s squad was stretched to the limits, with up to ten players missing for various reasons. However, the rest of the squad stepped up to the mark to produce a quality performance. The platform of which was the rock solid defence marshalled by Richie Fitzpatrick and Johnny O’Connor. Ardglass started swiftly as Neil Taggert palmed the ball to the net from the first attack of the evening and Ardglass scored further points from play and dead balls from John Polley and Taggert who extended Ardglass’ lead. St John’s did have a few chances to win the game but poor shooting and staunch defending limited the visitors to five points over the hour. The next game is at home to Newry Mitchell’s this Friday @ 7.30pm Team : R Fitzpatrick, S Taggert, J O’Connor, D Pullen, D Fleming, E McEvoy, S Halpin, J Polley (0-1), M Crangle, M feenan, C Armstrong (0-1) C O’Connor, M Cahir, N Taggert (1-3) P Curran (0-1), Subs K Mallaghan, A Finnegan The U-12-s travelled to Dundrum on Sunday morning and put in a great display over the hour, only to fall to a two-point defeat following a disputed goal decision near the end. Throughout the game, Jordan Finnegan showed great skill and work rate and was well supported by Conor Kearney and Caelan Fitzsimmons. Training continues on Wednesdays at 6.30pm in the Meadow> The next game is at home to The Fin on Sunday at 12pm. The Under 8’s travelled to Ballykinlar to take part in a mini-Blitz against the hosts and Darragh Cross, over the both game the boys showed an increase in performance and confidence. Cousins James Crangle and Ryan Cusack showed a great point scoring skills, while Conor Morrison, Abbey Byrne and Lorcan Toner excelled in their tackling ability. xa0Training continues on Saturday’s at 10.30 and the next match is at home to The Fin on Sunday at 12pm Cul Camp 2011 Cul Camp Application forms are available from Paul O’Shea (07938915183), the camp runs from 11-15^th July and Parents are reminded to register early to ensure their child’s place is secured. Club News * xa0No lotto winner last week, tickets available from all Committee members and in various outlets throughout the parish * xa0Monthly Draw to be held on Monday 4^th July, Tickets available from all Committee members £10 per month, £300.00 1^st prize and 2 x £100.00 runner up prizes * xa0Congratulations to Cavan Flynn on his recent selection for the East Down U-14 Development squad. * xa0Vintage Tractor day has had a change of date and is now on Sunday 31st July at Ardtole, details from M O’Connor * xa0The Golf Classic is on 22^nd July. xa0Cost is £120 per Four ball to include golf, meal and goodie bag. Details from Paul Savage 07793405146 //Paul O’Shea 07938915183//Willie Milligan 07745476979 & 02844841819.]]>