Your Country, your Call

Ard Stiurthoir of the GAA, Mr Paraic Duffy, has endorsed a new initiative by Dr Martin Mc Aleese called Your Country, Your Call.

Your Country, Your Call is a competition to find and reward two transformational proposals which will help secure jobs and prosperity for Ireland - proposals which could help change the way we do things, allow businesses to grow, employment to be created and prosperity to flourish. The two winning proposals will be awarded a prize of €100,000 each and both will then be implemented with the support of an independent working group, and with a development fund of up to €500,000 for each project.

Your Country, Your Call is all about Ireland. It's about helping to create future prosperity,  whilst at the same time generating hope, confidence and positive thinking. It is about encouraging everyone in the country  to look at what they can do to make use of our innate ability as a people to be creative and imaginative, and generate fresh thinking.

Details regarding the application process, other participants and their proposals, possible collaborations and a message board can be found on www.yourcountryyourcall.com.

The competition is open for entries until the 30^th April 2010, after which the entries will be reviewed, assessed and whittled down to the final two submissions in the middle of September 2010.

The GAA believes this to be an inspiring and timely initiative, and is proud to promote and encourage the involvement of members of the GAA in this competition.

U16 Meath Camogie

Congratulations to Cathy Giblin, Maggie Randle and Shelby Leahy who have all been selected to represent Meath on the U16 Camogie team.

Best of luck to the girls who play their first match, against Carlow, this Sunday at 3pm in Ratoath.

A League Division 1
Donaghmore Ashbourne maintained their winning start to the 2010 league campaign with a deserved home win over Blackhall Gaels on Sunday
Final Score: Donaghmore/Ashbourne 3-07 Blackhall Gaels 0-09
See match report

A disappointing day for the U19 Ladies in the quarter final of the 2009 Championship

Final Score: Donaghmore/Ashbourne    1-3        Royal Gaels    1-9

A very entertaining night was had by all at the Cheltenham Preview Night, held on Friday evening last, the 26^th February in the club function room. We had a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of horseflesh available, namely our guests Jim Dreaper, Tom Taafe,Adrian Mc Guiness, Patrick Mullins, Andrew Lynch,  Brian Flanagan and of course, RTE's  Tony O' Hehir.Our own Paddy Joe Moran was his usual witty self during his introduction of the guests , then handed the MC reins over to Tony O' Hehir. Every race was given an in-depth analysis from all perspectives, and when the Preview was complete, the raffle of the array of prizes began. Top prize was a trip for two to Cheltenham,  courtesy of Freddie Grehan of Sporting & Special Events Limited. Congratulations to the lucky winner, Ms Eileen Higgins.

After the raffle was complete, the successful Donaghmore / Ashbourne Scor team  were presented with their individual, and the club trophies, by Executive member Conor Tormey. Everyone then reconvened in the bar, where music was provided by Peter Finnegan and finger food was served. The evening was topped off by Paddy Joe reprising his winning Scor sketch, donning his jockey's outfit for added effect ! A big thank you to all our guests, our sponsors Bambury Bookmakers  and Mr and Mrs Jim Finlay, and all the attendees ! The whole evening ran smoothly as clockwork, thanks to the hard work of our committee, and its Chairman P,J, Durkan.

Joining the rise of the popular White Collar Boxing Night… Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA Club presents Don Ash Decision Night!

Donaghmore Ashbourne Senior Footballers have joined with former Olympic boxer Cathal O'Grady as they prepare for the 2010 season. This professional boxing night will take place on Saturday 13th March in the club's indoor facility in Ashbourne.

A knockout time is guaranteed with over 15 fights on the night involving club players and all judged by qualified judges. This entertainment spectacular will be a night to remember and one not to be missed!

Come along and see the senior panel face their Decision Night! Tickets are available from the clubhouse at €20. Phone 01-8499140 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Photos of the lads in training to follow...!