Ardglass lost their second match of the season against a strong and determined Tullylish . Both teams fought hard for possession and scores throughout the game with the home side pulling away in the final quarter.

In the first half both teams hit many wides and the game was littered with frees which slowed the pace of the game however when there was some periods of good play from both teams as they entered the break tied at 0-5 each.

Tullylish started the second half with a score from the throw in and another from the resulting kick out drew level again through Deegans and Rooney before Tullylish hit three unanswered points. Ardglass had only a Michael Magee point in the last quarter as Tullylish added three more scores to ease to victory.

Ardglass were unlucky to lose by a point after a spirited performance saw the led for large spells of the game. Ardglass started well but couldn’t convert any chances and Dundrum responded with three points. Ardglass Answered quickly with two goals from Christian O’Connor and Stephen Rooney to take the lead. Both teams exchanged four points as Ardglass went into the break with a three point advantage.

Dundrum came out of the blocks quickly scoring four unanswered points before O’Connor and Lee Murphy scored points for the visitors. Billy Finnegan added a goal for Ardglass to extend their lead however the home side fired back with two goals to ensure a tight finish as both sides exchanged points the home just did enough to see of their east coast rivals.

Ardglass had strong performers in Paulo Ross, Martin Halpin and Ciarian Mallaghan at the back and Shay Lappin and Philip Curran in attack.

The under 14s had a bye this week and the reserves was postponed leaving the only other match to be played in the club this week was a friendly challenge between the Senior ladies and Under 16 boys on Saturday evening. In a fast flowing and entertaining game the boys came out on top as both teams enjoyed the occasion.

After some confusion the Go Games coaching night for all children aged 6-12 has been set for Tuesday’s at 6.20 until 7.30.

Monday - ACFL Ardglass V Dundrum @ 7pm in Ardtole

Tuesday- Under 16 and senior Ladies training 6.45 @ Ardtole, Go games Coaching 6.20 -7.30

Wednesday - St Paul’s v Ardglass Senior ladies , Ardglass Minors v Tecconaught 7 pm in Ardtole

Thursday - U14s Bright v Ardglass , senior ladies training in Ardtole

Friday - Clann Na Banna V Ardglass @ 7pm

Saturday - Carryduf v Ardglass ladies, U14 Feile venue and opposition to be confirmed.

The committee and members would like to wish Michael Magee all the best as he lines out for the Down Minor panel versus Cavan in the Ulster Championship in Casement park on Sunday afternoon.

Night Of the Races will now be held in the Green Heights on Sat 20^th May @ 8.30. Details of annual Golf day and Dinner dance will be available shortly.

The GAA football summer camp will be returning to Ardtole between 4-7 July from 10am to 2.30pm each day. Further information and application forms can be obtained from Paul O’Shea (44842744) or at -www.vhiculcamps.gaa.ie