Ardglass started this east Down derby at a terffic pace with Ardglass Captain Stephen Smyth bombing forward from half back to score 1-1 in the opening three minutes, this was followed by points from Michael Magee, Neill Taggart and Aaron Beattie all from play. Bright steadied themselves after the opening bombardment and the direct ball into full forward Philip Gelston unsettled the Ardglass full back line and Paul Sharvin scored a goal and a point from close range.

Ardglass regained control of the midfield field sector and the pace of the Ardglass play cause Bright some difficulties and the home side scored another goal from the boat of Liam Mullan followed by points from Magee and Mullan. Both teams exchanged frees before Chris Deegans scored a long range point from play., Bright added a couple more scores before the break to leave a seven point margin at the interval.

Bright started the second half with more purpose and once more the direct play caused problems in the home sides defence. Gelston scored from the restart, however this was followed by three successive wides. Bright were awarded a penalty and this chance was also wasted as Ardglass Keeper Chris Fleming acrobatically palmed the ball over the bar for a point. An Injury to Bright midfielder Donal McCartan enabled Ardglass to get back into the game. Chris Deegans converted a fifty yard free this was followed by another Liam Mullan point from play.

Ardglass were then reduced to fourteen men and they managed to score two more points from Mullan and Paul Smyth. Bright reduced the decifit in the final five minutes by scoring a goal and a point after defensive lapses in the Ardglass backline. Ardglass finished as they started as Chris Deegans added a free and converted a penalty with last kick off the game to secure the two points.

This was a game of contrasting style as Bright preferred to use the direct route to the full forward line, Ardglass used their pace to their advantage and played the ball at pace to their fast footed forward line. Ardglass deserved their victory and Bright are improving weekly and will be hoping for an in improved second half of the season

The under 16s recorded their first win of the season over Darragh Cross at Ardtole. Goals from Malachy Crangle and Matthew Mc Mullan ensured a six point victory. The Ardglass backline was vastly improved this week limiting Darragh to six points, full backs Martin Halpin and Paulo Ross were in fine form and half back David Kearney and Philip Curran were also impressive. At midfield Conor Milligan showed well before retiring injured and Shay Lappin took over from were he left off. Christian O’Connor and Stephen Rooney provided the ball from the half forward line for full forward Chris Armstrong to convert. Second half sub Daniel Magin also made an impact scoring two fine points of each foot.

The under 14s had another victory ,this time over Killyleagh and Paul Savage’s young charges remain unbeaten in their section. Shane Taggart and john Feenan put in great performances and were always showing well for the ball.

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).

The club will be holding a family sports and fun day in Ardtole on Saturday 24^th June, athletic and novelty races will be followed by under age skill competitions and seven asides involving all age groups within the club. Full details available next week.