There will be plenty of fun and games at Ardtole this Saturday when the club will be hosting a sports day from 1.30 -6.00 as part of the clubs 35^th anniversary celebrations .

The day will commence with Athletic and novelty races for all boys and girls under 14, this will be followed by small sided games for all children aged between 6-12. The under 14s and 16s will have a football skills competition and Poc Fada to keep them entertained. The under 14s and 16s will also take part in 7 aside matches which will be followed by the senior, reserves and minors taking part in 7 asides also. There will also be a 35 and Over match for some of the past stars of Ardglass GAC. The days sporting events will be completed with the senior ladies taking part in a home league match against St Paul’s.

There will also be a disco in Jordan’s bar on Saturday night in aid of club funds, music will be provided by the clubs very own DJ Chris Fleming 9.00 til late.

Ardglass 0-16 Darragh Cross 0-14

Darragh Cross came to Ardtole on Friday night on the back of a ten game unbeaten run and left with their first defeat of the season. The game started at a fast pace with Ardglass’ Liam Mullan recording the first score of the game within a minute, Darragh responded immediately through Gary Kennedy before Marcus Miskelly put them in front from a free.

The next ten minutes a tense affair with both sides competing for every ball, Darragh scored two points from frees and one from play in this period while Ciaran Dorrian, Matthew Rooney and Michael Magee all scored from play for Ardglass. Mullan added a Free to his tally before Ardglass’ midfield pairing of Magee and Deegans began to dominate that sector and the home side hit five unanswered points with Magee hitting a sideline ball over the bar from 45 yards. Both teams hit several wides before Paul Smyth added a point for Ardglass to give them a 0-11 to 0-5 led at the break.

Darragh started the second half stronger hitting two wides and converting a point. Neill Taggart stroked over a 50 for the home side after five minutes. Once more both teams exchanged a series of points with Stephen Deegans charging forward from Half back to score a well worked point.

In the final ten minutes Paul Smyth scored his second from play and Chris Deegans added another after switching to full forward. These were to be Ardglass’ last scores as Darragh attempted to fight back, two points from play and two frees narrowed the gap but Ardglass held out for a deserved two point victory.

Ardglass worked extremely hard for the victory contesting every ball in a disciplined manner. The full backline of McVickers, Telford and McEvoy were solid throughout while the midfield diamond won the majority of the games kick outs.

Team C Fleming, M McVicker, J Telford, E McEvoy, C O’Connor, S Deegans(0-1), S Smyth(0-1), C Deegans(0-1), M Magee(0-3), L Mullan(0-4), N Taggart(0-2),C Dorrian(0-1), M Rooney(0-1), B Kearney, P Smyth(0-2),

Under 14 Championship Ardglass 2-7 Loughinisland 1-6

Ardglass over came a strong Loughinisland team to keep there unbeaten run intact. It was a tight contest throughout and was only settled in the last quarter when Ardglass fired in two quick fire goals from John Feenan and Mark Deegans. Ardglass defended well throughout with Ciaran Mallaghan and Peter O’Shea making several vital blocks and interceptions while at midfield David Kearney provided a powerhouse display. In the forward line Daniel Maginn and Stephen Magennis were the focal point of the attack and provided several vital scores. Paul Savages young charges now progress to the next round of the ‘A’ Championship at the expense of the bluesmen who play in higher section than them.

Go games coaching for all boys and girls aged 6-12 continues in Ardtole on Tuesday 6.20 -7.30

Senior, reserve and minor training continues on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.45, players are reminded to bring trainers and boots as a few more visits to Portnacoo are planned

Ladies training continues on Tuesday and Thursdays at 6.45 in Ardtole. Under14 training is on Tuesdays at 6.45 and under16s continue on Mondays at 6.45

This year’s Golf Classic will be held in Ardglass Golf Club on Friday 7^th July, and will be held in conjunction with Ardglass FC. The aim of the two largest sporting clubs in the village combining is to raise some vital funds to continue too development their youth development.

Entry fee will be #100 per four ball and includes golf and a meal, Bookings can be made through Paul O’Shea(44842744) and Mickey Curran(44842099).