REGISTRATION
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SENIORS
Ardfert hosted Cromane in round 4 of the County Football League Division 4.
Pplaying with the wind we had the better start with points from Earnán Ferris & Fionán Horgan and a goal from Jordan Brick within the first 5 minutes.
Cromane got off the mark with a pointed free from Darren Houlihan who kicked some great points over the course of the game. Jordan Brick pointed from play before another pointed free for Cromane.
2 more Ardfert points followed from Jordan Brick and Robert Monahan before Cromane got their first from play leaving the score after 15 minutes Ardfert 1-05 to Cromane’s 3 points.
Jordan got his 3rd point of the day which was followed by another well taken free from Cromane’s Darren Houlihan. David Griffin got his first point in the 23rd minute to give Ardfert a 6 point lead.
Cromane were awarded a penalty in the 26th minute which was duly converted by Darren Houlihan. Nathan O’Driscoll pointed a free for Ardfert followed by a great save from Nicholas O’Sullivan in the final minute of the half. The resulting 45 was kicked wide to leave the half-time score Ardfert 1-08 Cromane 1-04.
The 2nd half started with a couple of wides for both sides before Earnán forced a great save from Cromane keeper, Sean Teahan, who knocked it over the bar.
There were points from Cromane’s Liam Joy & Jason O’Connor as well as Ardfert’s Trevor Wallace. Cromane were really getting into their stride and Danny O’Shea, who had moved into the forward line, was causing problems for Ardfert’s defence.
Cromane scored 6 of the next 8 points with just 2 coming from Ardfert’s Robert Monahan and Earnan Ferris.
A pointed free from Darren Houlihan in the 20th minute left it all square at 1-12 apiece. Both sides exchanged scores leaving it level with 2 minutes remaining. Late scores from Ardfert’s Nathan O’Driscoll, Robert Monahan and John Egan secured a good win for Ardfert.
Final score Ardfert 1-17 Cromane 1-15
Next up is an away game against Castlegregory next Sunday at 2pm
U5/7/9
We had a great turnout when our Academy returned on Thursday evening for U5s, U7s & U9s. Training continues this Thursday from 6-7pm at the ARC Astro turf beside the Medical Centre. Please bring €2 to cover costs.
Our U9s host St. Senan’s in the Astroturf on Thursday at 7pm.
U11
Our u11s were away to St Pats on Thursday evening in the second round of the Lee Strand County Go Games. Both games turned out to be very exciting and all players showed great heart and determination. Thank you to St Pats for hosting us this evening and for two wonderful games. Also, a big thank you to Pat Driscoll and Tony Neary for helping with both teams this evening it was very much appreciated.
Training continues Monday evening from 6-7 in Ardfert sportsfield.
We are away to Finuge GAA next Thursday evening 28th April.
U13
Our U13 teams travelled to Kenmare on Sunday evening and played 2 games in perfect conditions. Our A team dominated early exchanges. However, Kenmare got on top just before half time scoring 2 goals to lead on a scoreline of 2-04 to 0-09. The second half was really exciting, high quality football by both teams finishing in a draw on a score line of Kenmare 5-08 Ardfert 2-17. A great effort by all our players with really positive football.
Our Bs also played out a very exciting game with a great performance by all the lads. The game was level at half time but some great scores from our forwards and excellent defending resulted in a 6 point win. Well done to both teams. Our last round of games is in Listowel on Sunday 8th May.
U15
Our U15s suffered a defeat away to Cordal in the last round. Their final game is away to Listowel on Wednesday 27th.
NIGHT AT THE DOGS FUNDRAISER
The official launch of night at the dogs fundraiser will take place this Thursday evening. The event will take place at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, 18th June.
CUL CAMP
This year’s football Cúl Camp is scheduled to take place in Ardfert from 18th – 22nd July.
CLUB LOTTO
The St Brendan’s Hurling Club/ Ardfert GAA lotto jackpot this week was €7,200
Numbers Drawn: 5, 6, 11, 14.
No Winner
Congratulations to the following consolation prize winners
€50: Pádraig O’Mahony, Ballinprior.
€25: Michael, Ciarán, Ailse & Lorcan Ryan, Sackville.
€25: Maurice J. Harmon, Listrim.
Lotto Jackpot is now €7,400
The next lotto draw will take place at McElligott’s Bar on Monday, 25 April at 9pm.
St Brendan’s/Ardfert GAA lotto can be played online via the link below,
https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2294#Anchor
Alternatively, tickets are available at
Ardfert Post Office, Horgan’s Centra and McElligott’s Bar.
Thanks for supporting our local lotto. Míle buíochas.
CLUB GEAR
Our club gear is now available to buy on O’Neills Website.
WIN A HOUSE IN KILLARNEY WITH KERRY GAA
Be in with a chance to win a brand new A-rated 3 bedroom house in Killarney by purchasing a ticket for the Kerry GAA WIN A HOUSE fundraiser to support our Kerry teams. Tickets are €100 with a top prize of a 3-bed house in Killarney.
There are also lots of bonus draws so the earlier you buy your ticket the more draws you are entered into. Full details of how to buy your ticket are onWWW.KERRYGAA.IE/WINAHOUSEINKERRY or on the Win A House With Kerry GAA Facebook page.
Help our Club to win a CASH prize! Please nominate Ardfert GAA club when you buy your ticket online for the Kerry GAA House Draw. Support the Club, Support the County. Buy online at www.kerrygaa.ie