.Members of Ardfert GAA at the launch of the Night at the Dogs fundraiser.
ARDFERT GAA football club is holding a Night at the Dogs Fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, June 18.
There’ll be plenty of entertainment for all the family including a bouncy castle, face painting, best dressed male and female, music on the night and much more.
All ticket purchasers are entered into a draw on the night with 1st Prize: Є1,000; 2nd Prize: Two All-Ireland Football Final Tickets and 3rd: Prize a break for two in Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
Doors open at 7pm with the first race at 7.50pm. The club is hoping that the wide community supports the event with all funds raised going back into Ardfert GAA.
THE Ardfert GAA Victory Social was held in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night and it was one hell of a hooley!
Having had an amazing year where they won their third All-Ireland title in nine years, it was a chance to reflect on their success and revel in it.
Over 200 people attended and we were there to capture the atmosphere (click here for Saturday’s photos from the night).
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At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Jerry Wallace and Jolene O’Keeffe. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: John and Kit Moran, Ursula and Stan McCarthy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Siobhan and Sean Dineen and Brendan Griffin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Willie Dixon, Jamie Hogan and Brandan Barrett. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: John Egan and Linda Murphy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Marie Griffin and Avril Leahy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Noreen Ferris and Joanna O’Driscoll. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Tom and Margaret Lawlor, Bernie and Brendan Slattery. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Martin Ferris, Pat O’Driscoll and Eamonn Ferris . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Sarah Wharton and Nicky O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Danielle and Darren O’Riordan, Sean Dee and Melissa O’Riordan . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Frank Wallace, Marie and Michelle Wallace and Nathan Stewart. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Ella Torba and Stephen Leen. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Fionan Horgan and Clodagh Sheehan . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THERE was plenty of silverware on display and All-Ireland medals in the back pockets for the Ardfert GAA Victory Social held in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night.
In 2015, Ardfert went all the way to Croke Park to collect an incredible third All-Ireland title in nine years when they beat Roscommon side, St Croan’s in the final last month.
Friday was an occasion to celebrate this remarkable achievement and over 200 people dressed to impress for the €30 a head event.
Music came from Truly Diverse followed by a disco with Big Jim. It was some night of celebration for a great club.
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At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Louise Thornton, Brid Corridon and Rachel Reidy . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Gerard Pierce, Liam and Siobhan Ó Conchubhair and Kathleen Pierce. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Rory Horgan and Claire Adams. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Meagan Dunne, Emma Leen and Laura Griffin . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Alan Dineen and Sinead Mangan . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Ruth Wallace, Regina O’Connell, Marie Wallace and Maureen Wallace. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: David and Sheila Leen. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Claire Adams, Norrie, Bonnie and Fiona Horgan and Clodagh Sheehan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Vanessa Dineen and Kevin Shanahan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Sharon O’Sullivan and Aoife Griffin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Michelle O’Leary, Damien Wallace and Karen O’Leary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Darren Dineen and Joanne Coffey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Paul and Geraldine O’Regan, Betty, Aidan and Phillip Healy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Ardfert GAA annual social on in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left: Niall Clifford and Mary Ellen O’Keeffe. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Ardfert GAA Club, All-Ireland Intermediate Champions 2015 with Seán Kelly MEP and Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of Kerry GAA County Board. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Sean Moloney in action for John Mitchels in their Intermediate Championship game against Ardfert on Saturday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
Ardfert 1-9
John Mitchels 1-8
THERE was heartbreak for John Mitchels as this Intermediate County Championship Quarter Final went right to the final kick of the game at Ardfert on Saturday night.
But midfielder Brian Costello missed a twenty yard free which would have levelled things up for his side and brought it to extra time.
There was almost perfect conditions in Ardfert with only an occasional stiff breeze which favoured Ardfert in the first half affecting things.
Ardfert dominated the early exchanges aided by the breeze and superiority in midfield where they were onto everything. Cian Hussey and David Griffin scored points for them in this period.
Eight minutes in, Mitchels hit back with a goal, Jake Moran coolly slamming the ball home to the left corner of the net from 10 yards giving the keeper no chance.
Ardfert replied back with a point from David Griffin to leave the sides level after 10 minutes 0-3 to 1-0. Ardfert would go ahead from a a David Griffin free, but the excellent Alan O’Donoghue responded for Mitchels to level it up.
Ardfert added two more points from David Griffin and Shane Griffin to put them two ahead, but their dominance was beginning to wane in midfield. Mitchels were led by terrific counter attacks from wing back Sean Moloney who was a thorn in the Ardfert’s side all day.
Mitchels pulled it back level with points from Robert O’Sullivan and a free from Brian Costello. And it was the Boherbee side who would go in ahead at the break from a wonderful jinking score from Alan O’Donoghue. It was 0-6 to 1-4 at half time.
There was less scores in the second half which was marked by a number of incidents – five men picked up yellow cards, one for Mitchels and four for Ardfert as the North Kerry side sought to put the brakes on Mitchels flying wing back Sean Moloney in particular.
A pointed free from Damian Wallace put Ardfert ahead, but they were pegged back from the boot of O’Donoghue who was set up by Moloney again.
Twelve minutes in to the half Ardfert got a penalty which was planted to the net by Damian Wallace to put his side two ahead.
With the next attack O’Donoghue responded with the point of the game. The corner forward waltzed around two or three backs and put it over the bar. They couldn’t lay a hand on him.
Shane Griffin put Ardfert two ahead with a point from play which was responded to by a free from Brian Costello. It was Costello who struck again with a free two minutes later. A fantastic effort just outside the 45 yard line to bring Mitchels level with 13 minutes left on the clock.
With 11 minutes to go, Damian Wallace put Ardfert ahead. The closing ten minutes plus added time was a dogged affair where Mitchels did everything they could to get that equaliser and Ardfert did everything they could to prevent it.
With the last kick of the game Mitchels were afforded that golden opportunity when they won a free thirty yards out. The free was even moved in 10 yards closer for dissent.
Brian Costello who had a fine game in midfield and was one of Mitchels leaders, missed the kick and they went crashing out.
On the balance of play, Mitchels deserved a draw, but sport can be so cruel.
Ardfert: Nicky Sullivan, Daniel Collins, Rory Horgan, Finan Horgan, Stephen Lean, Eamonn Corridon, Damien Dineen, John Dowling, David Griffin (0-3), John Egan, Eoin McCarthy, Damian Wallace (1-0,0-3f), Shane Griffin (0-1), Martin Ferris, Cian Hussey (0-2)
Subs: Kevin Shanahan (Martin Ferris)
John Mitchels: Dermot Raggat, Cian Sheridan, Brendan O’Mahony, Aidan Fitzgerald, Sean Moloney, Oliver Coffey, Frank O’Donnell, Brian Costello (0-3f), Jake Moran (1-0), Stevie O’Mahony, Akeem Molloy, Dan Currans, Alan O’Donoghue (0-4), John Higgins, Robert O’Sullivan (0-1).
