Gaelic Club Notes For Week Ending 9 3 2025

Some Gaelic Club Notes for week ending 9 3 2025

Ardglass GAC – Club Weekly Notes

Activities & Games (10th – 16th March): Tuesday: Nursery Session (All Boys & Girls in Nursery School) 6.15pm @ St Nicholas School Hall, and U14/U16 Girls 7pm @ Bright GAC. Wednesday: U12 Girls 6.30pm @ St Nicholas School Hall. Thursday: U12 Boys Training 6pm @ Ardtole, U14 Boys Training 6.30pm @ Ardtole, and All-Stars 6.30pm @ St Nicholas School Hall. Friday: P1 Boys & Girls 5.15pm – 6pm & P2 Boys & Girls 6.15pm – 7pm (both sessions @ St Nicholas School Hall). Saturday: U8.5s Training 10.15am, & U10.5s Game vs RGU 11.30am @ Ardtole writes Club PRO Jack O’Shea.

Ard Ghlais CLG are participating in Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025, the biggest worldwide Irish Language festival, by posting daily hints and tips on Facebook until 17th March. However, the club is still seeking an Irish Language and Cultural Officer to continue this work – if interested, please contact Ruth Curran at:

[email protected] for more details.

Stay connected and follow us on our social media channels for the latest updates, fixtures, and news.

Match Report.

Ard Ghlais CLG 4-17 Cumann an Phiarsaigh 1-12

Patrick Pearses from North Belfast visited Ardtole Memorial Park on Sunday morning for a challenge game played in glorious spring sunshine.

Ardglass started the brightest shooting towards the Chapel Hill, however, the shooting was somewhat erratic and they amassed several wides.

Ardglass were dominating in the middle third and scoreboard soon begin ticking over and when C O’Shea and S Carr found the net in quick succession the game seemed to be over. However, Pearses rallied with and gained a foothold scoring 1-3 without reply.

The home side regained control around centre-field and the marauding C Mahon scored after a fine move to end the half.

Ardglass continued to dominate the scoreboard in the second half and when the youthful duo of E McMullan and P O’Shea scored a  point and a goal in the 45th minute the lead became insurmountable for the visitors and Ardglass ran out winners.

Team: M Cahir, J O’Connor, L Kearney, S P Halpin, D O’Shea, S Rooney, C Mahon, J O’Shea, C O’Shea, G O’Shea, C Kearney, J Crangle, P O’Shea,  C Feenan, S Carr. Subs: E McMullan, D Murphy.

Ref: M. Curran. Photo Credits: AirArt Media (Squad Picture) & Ted Murphy

Club Lotto Results: This week’s numbers: 2, 10, 20, 26. There was no jackpot winner – next week’s jackpot is £3200. Lotto tickets are available online on KlubFunder & from the following local businesses: The Old Commercial Bar & Lounge, The Green Heights Bar, The Lighthouse Bar, The Village Kitchen, The Village Salon, The Village Off Sales, Watersedge, East Essence, and Doc’s. Support the club and try your luck – your support is greatly appreciated.

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BRIGHT GAC Notes for 9 3 2025

Bright GAC lotto Monday 3rd March. Numbers were : 12-17-19-27. Jackpot was not won. 2 Tickets had three numbers. Next weeks Jackpot £2050. Next Draw Monday 10th March  at 7pm writes Club PRO Cyril McKinney.

Bright GAC are holding a Night at the Races on Saturday 22nd March in Bright Community Centre- first race at 8pm. Everyone is welcome- Bar facilities will be available on the night. If anyone wants to buy a horse – £5 each or sponsor a race – £20 each race

Contact Christopher Tumelty and and send monies to him via PayPal on

https://www.paypal.me/CRISTOFF86 Put your name or business name in the PayPal comment. Deadline for payments is Friday 14th March.

The committee and members of Bright GAC would like to wish our senior player Sam Dinu a full and speedy recovery after suffering a leg fracture during his game yesterday playing for Dundela. Get well soon Sam.

The committee and members of Bright GAC wish to extend their sympathy and condolences to the family of Paul Ward Snr, father of our Club Sponsor Edward who has passed away. May he rest in peace.

Get fit and healthy for the beach this summer. Sadie’s circuits. Tuesday evenings. Bright Community Centre. 6.30pm to 7.30pm. £5 per session

The 2025 annual Bright GAC Down County Clubs Draw is coming up and tickets are available from any committee member. The total prize fund is £110,000 and the first draw takes place on 25th April. Tickets are £120 each and can be paid in full or through direct debit. Get in touch now and support your local club.

Bright GAC require help to guide our future stars 

We are looking for passionate, energetic volunteers to help coach and mentor.  Whether you are an experienced coach or just the game, this is your chance to make a BIG difference!

We specifically require help with Under 12 boys and under 14 girls  Why volunteer?

• Impact young minds and build confidence 

• Foster teamwork and sportsmanship 

• Have fun and make memories that last a lifetime 

Do you (or someone your know) want to step up and help guide our future athletes? Let’s make this season unforgettable.

Direct Message our facebook page or contact any committee member to get involved!

Any individuals or businesses who would like to purchase advertising boards around our pitches please contact Noel Deegan, Sean McLaughlin or Christopher Tumelty. Cost per board is £350 for 2 years and £550 for 4 years. Price includes cost of board.

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Glasdrumman GAC Notes For 9 3 2025

Lotto numbers on the 06/03/25 were 4, 12, 19 & 27. There was no jackpot winner and nobody matched 3 numbers.

Next week’s jackpot is £4,750. Join now and autorenew on Klubfunder. Pick 4 numbers between 1 and 32 for only £1. Entries for the club lotto draw close on Thursdays at 6pm writes Club PRO Catherine Kelly.

The Scór Sinsir County final took place on Sunday afternoon in Castlewellan. Our club was represented in two disciplines.

Cormac Nellis was our competitor in solo singing. He performed his version of “The town I loved so well”, which was outstanding. Unfortunately, Cormac didn’t win a place in the Ulster semi final on this occasion, but we are very proud to have him representing our club and we will be sure to see him perform again next year.

Cormac’s mother Kay Nellis took to the stage for her first ever performance in Scór, representing the club in the recitation section. Kay delivered a truly heartfelt performance of a poem that she wrote herself titled “Two mothers remembered”. There were a lot of tears in the audience as Kay told her story with real sincerity. We hope to see Kay back on stage next year with some new material.

Everyone is very proud of both our competitors, big thanks to them for representing our club. Thank you also to everyone who came to support our acts.

Best of luck to all those acts who made it through to the Ulster Semi- Final.

This Sunday… ST. PATRICKS DAY FAMILY BINGO on Sunday16th March 2025.

If any businesses or anyone would like to sponsor a game please PM the club’s facebook page or contact any of the G4MO girls. 

Fun day out for all the family to enjoy. Refreshments at half time!!!

2025 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝘿𝙪𝙚. Membership fees for the 2025 season are now due for payment. Registration must be done online using the link to Foireann, which can be found on our Facebook page. Differentxa0payment options arexa0available.xa0

Anyone training, playing or representing the club in any way must be registered and fully paid up in order to be covered by the club’s insurance.

Should you have any queries regarding membership, please contact Fionnuala Nellis or Lynda Joyce.

We’ve got some ‘EGG-citing’ news. We are running an Easter Skills camp for all kids aged 6-12 years old. It will be hosted by Down Star Oisin Savage. It will be a fun filled few days building on skills, discipline and player development. Each child will receive a pair of football gloves for attending. 

Cut of date for booking is Friday 4th April.

Any questions please contact John McAteer on 07707175298 or Oisin Savage on 07872685743.

To book a space please PayPal Oisin on: [email protected]

G4MO training continues on Tuesdays at 7pm up at the Quarter Road Pitch.   

This group is about more than football, it’s about friendship, fun and getting out for an hours exercise once a week. Plenty of social events too!!

If you are thinking of joining our team then there’s no better time to start! 

 Looking forward to getting our group back together and welcoming some new faces! If you are over 25 then why not come up and give it a go.

Nursery U-8 & U-10 training continues this Thursday in Annalong Community Centre from 6.30-7.30. New players are always welcome. 

Bingo continues every Thursday at 8pm. Go to the ‘Shake it up Thursday’ facebook page for more details.

Pic 1: Cormac Nellis pictured on Sunday afternoon after his Solo singing performance 

Pic 2: Kay Nellis our recitation competitor 

Pic 3: Cormac & Kay with club chairman Gary McGreevy 

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St John’s Drumanaquoile players head to China

Players, coaches and officials will be visiting universities, city councils, and various sporting facilities to showcase the very best of Irish culture, sport, craic agus ceol writes Laura Brennan.

We hope everyone has a safe flight and enjoys a trip of a lifetime.

No Jackpot Winner(s) No x £20 (3 x Number) Winner(s) Lotto numbers were 7, 23, 29 & 31 Next weeks jackpot £10,200:

https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/St_Johns_Drumnaquoile/lotto

Interested in becoming a referee? The National Referees Development Committee have launched the 2025 Referee In-Service Course and Foundation Courses for both hurling and football. Following the same format as last year, this course will be completed online on the GAA Learning Portal.

To access the course all referees must have an account on the GAA Learning Portal. For Referees who already have an account please click here to log in. To create an account please click here. There are four modules to each course and all modules must be completed before a referee is awarded their e-certificate at the end of the course which certifies the referee until 31st December 2025.

The links and enrolment keys for the courses are as follows:

Foundation Course:  https://learning.gaa.ie/lms/course/view.php?id=20407 

Course Enrolment Key: RefFound25 In Service Hurling: https://learning.gaa.ie/lms/course/view.php?id=20404 

Course Enrolment Key: RefISH25 Rules Test: HRules25 In Service Football: https://learning.gaa.ie/lms/course/view.php?id=20406

St Johns GAA Clubs Draw 2025

A Down Clubs Draw ticket is a great opportunity to support your Club & County. 

£96 of every ticket sold goes directly into club funds!!

Total prize fund is £110,000.

Why not be in with a chance to win also? 

Tickets cost £120 and can be paid in one lump sum or via a monthly £10 Direct debit.

First Draw Date 25th April 2025

How to purchase:

– Tickets can be purchased via Down GAA App 

– Down GAA website www.downgaa.net/clubsdraw2025

– Or via contacting any committee member

*Deadline Dates:*

– New direct dates to be returned no later than 28/03/2025

– Existing direct debits to be returned no later than 07/04/2025

– Cash / Cheque tickets to be returned no later than 18/04/2025

– Online ticket sales is open until 22/04/2025

Any questions please contact Aoife on 07856081329.

St John’s GAA 5 Year Strategic Plan.

St John’s GAA Club are calling on all parents, volunteers, players, coaches, club officers and community members to complete this short survey and share your opinions on our club.

We are consulting with as many people as possible to develop our strategic plan for the club.

The survey will take 5 minutes to complete. We ask that every member of the family, young or old, whether involved in the club or not, answer the survey via the link.

our opinions matter!! Please follow the attached link to the survey: 

https://forms.office.com/e/vFAaHBSzJk