Can you Predict GAA Winners?
Allianz have developed a fun way to Test your GAA knowledge and potentially win money for you and for Donaghmore. As sponsors of the National leagues they are running a prediction competition for the Football and Hurling leagues. There is a top prize of €5,000 for the winner with the winner’s club standing to collect €2,500.Why not join up and see how you do. Clink on the following link
http://www.allianzleaguespredictions.ie/?n=esports-sitesHurry and register as the leagues start next weekend.
Wren Boys Presentation (Tonight)
Members are advised that the Wren Boys
who are celebrating 30 years will be making their annual cheque presentation in the clubhouse this Friday 27th January. This year’s benefactor from the Wren boys outing on St. Stephen’s day is the Gary Kelly Cancer Support, Drogheda. Join us for a night of music, song and craic.
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Seniors in Challange Saturday Night
Our seniors play at home in a double header against Simonstown Gaels on Saturday Night 28th. First game will be at 7pm.
Juvenile Football AGM
The Juvenile Football AGM takes place on Monday 30th January at 8pm in Back bar.All welcome.
Mum and Me
Our Camogie Committee are running a new programme for mums and dads who want to get involved with their childs camogie or hurling. For further details click here.
GAA Season Ticket 2012
Meath County GAA Board in association with Croke Park are pleased to announce a new version of the GAA Season Ticket for 2012 to include all club games under the auspices of Coiste na Mí C.L.G.
This represents the best value for our supporters to follow their club and county, for only €135 you get entry to the following:
1.All Allianz national league football matches for 2012.
2.First round of GAA Championship match Meath v Wicklow - then pay and play commences
3. Entry to All Ireland Club finals on St Patrick's Day
4. All club games under the auspices of Coste na Mí C.L.G. in both football and hurling including the finals.
Coist na Mí C.L.G. feels that the season ticket represents excellent value for our supporters and would encourage as many people as possible to take up the offer. The normal season ticket without the club option add on is attractively priced at €85. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.gaa.ie
Annual Club Dinner Dance
Our Annual Dinner Dance will take place at 8.30 pm on Saturday 4th February 2012, Tickets €40 each and places are limited. The event includes a 4 course meal by the Right Catering Company followed by Legends of Vagas tribute show. ontact Reception 8499140 to reserve your tickets.
Mass for Deceased Members
Our annual mass for the deceased members of the club will take place in Ashbourne Church on Sunday 12th February at 11.00am. We hope to have a good turnout from club members.
Pitch Update
The grounds committee have advised that Pitch 2 is now opened (ahead of schedule). Pitch 3 (the juvenile pitch) is very wet at the moment and should not be used until further notice. Any teams wishing to train outdoors should use the community school or Milltown pitches whenever possible. Teams looking for a training slot need to contact Jackie with their preferred time in order to avoid double bookings. Your co-operation is appreciated.
Camán - Get A Grip
As part of the Camogie development plan launched in June 2011, we are hosting our camogie specific coaching course - 'Caman Get a Grip' This is an exciting Camogie coach education course that is aimed at coaches/parents/teachers who are starting coaching for the first time or who have been coaching for a while but do not have any qualification. This is a two evening course, run over the 3rd and 10th February, from 6pm till 10.15pm.
Click here for further details.
Ladies Football
The Ladies Football Committee invites applications for management teams for the current season for our Under 10's, Under 12's, Under 14's, Under 16's and Senior Ladies teams. The closing date for applications is 31st January. Applying managers should, in the first instance, apply by emailing the Ladies Football secretary at
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, with their names and a list of their proposed selection team. Another application process will take place later in the year for Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 19 Autumn competitions.
Under 14 Camogie Manger required
As a result of Richie’s appointment as Senior Camogie Manager we have a requirement for a manager for the Under 14 camogie team. Anyone interested should contact Jackie or the Camogie Committee.
Golf Society
The Donaghmore Ashbourne Golf Society held their AGM last Night (Monday) in the club. Congratulations to Joe O’Connor who was elected captain for the 2012 season. Secretary and handicap secretary is John Stewart with Michael King filling the role as competition secretary. Keep an eye on the web site over the coming weeks as we confirm the fixtures. Membership is now available.Contact Peter in the Bar.
Camogie Manager Appointed
Congratulations to Richie O’Donnell who has been appointed Senior Camogie Manager for the coming season. Richie has been involved with underage hurling and camogie teams in recent years and has played the game at the highest level. He will be assisted by Roisin Tormey as Trainer for the early part of the season. We wish Richie and the team the best of luck for the coming season.
We have decided to collect unwanted clothing on an ongoing basis in order to raise much needed funds for the Club. If you need to de-clutter after the excesses of Christmas drop your unwanted items off at the Clubhouse at any time.
New Players Welcome
With Christmas and New Year celebrations now over its that time again when we look forward to the coming year for our teams in the club. Teams should be back training within the coming weeks so keep an eye on the web site for times. We also welcome any new players to join us. We cater for all levels at football, ladies football, Hurling and Camogie.
Check out the Allianz Football and Hurling Fixtures for 2012 !
Irish Classes at the Clubhouse
Conversational Irish classes(all levels) take place in the Clubhouse every Monday at *pm. Fáilte isteach.
Sunday Lunch - Children eat free
Children's parties
Book our Arena for your child's birthday party. Arena hire €70 per hour ,party food @ €5 per person. Contact Jackie 8499140 to check availability
Lotto
The Club's Fundraising Lotto jackpot now stands at €12,000. Now is the time to join if you are not already a member. For a €7.50 per month standing order you can sign up and be in with a chance of scooping the jackpot. Alternatively you can pay the yearly subscription of €90 and be entered into the lotto draw for a year. Payment can be made at Reception or to any member of the Lotto Committee. Buying a lotto ticket for €2 or three for €5 in the Club or from sellers on a Saturday night is also recommended. The online service can be utilised via the Club website - ideal for family & friends who have left Ashbourne but would still like to support the Club.So why not sign up - as the man says "it could be you".
Texas Holdem Poker
Texas Holdem re-starts this Sunday in the Bar. Operated by POR Poker.
Sign up for Club Texts
If you are a registered member of Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA & would like to receive text updates from the Club please send your contact details to
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. The information provided will not be passed on to a third party.
Live Sports every weekend in Donaghmore/Ashbourne
With ESPN, Sky Sports, Setanta now in the clubhouse, you need never miss a match again!
Live Premiership matches every Saturday at 3pm and 5pm
