Friday 27th February

Minor Hurling Final

Fixtures at the Weekend

Plenty of fixtures on in the club over the next few days. Make sure you're up cheering the lads and ladies on!

Friday 27th February @ 8pm (Pitch 1)

B League Division 1

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Gael Colmcilles

Friday 27th February @ 7.30pm (Pitch 2)

U16 Ladies Football Challenge Match

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs St. Sylvesters

Sunday 29th February @ 11.30am (Pitch 1)

Minor B Hurling (2009)

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Blackhall Gaels

Sunday 29th February @ 3pm (Pitch 2)

Junior Camogie

Meath vs Offaly

Sunday 29th February @ 4pm (Pitch 1)

B League Division 4

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Simonstown

Wednesday 25th February

U19 Ladies Football

The U-19 Ladies Quarter Final match against Oldcastle in Oldcastle did not take place last night. Referee Michael Ryan refused to allow the match to proceed, given the condition of the pitch, which had been covered in rows of stones, apparently to assist with drainage. The pitch was deemed unsuitable to play on. We will notify regarding rescheduling of the clash.

Our Minor Hurlers play their 2008 Championship Final this Thursday 26th February at 7.30pm in Dunganny. Make sure you come out and show your support as the club looks to make it a minor double for 2008!!! Make sure you read the match report from the Semi Final... a taster of what's to come in the final!

Fixtures This Week

Plenty of action for you all this weekend as the B Leagues get under way.

Wednesday 25th February @ 8pm (Pitch 1)

Adult Hurling Challenge Match

Donaghmore Ashbourne vsSt. Finians

Thursday 26th February @ 7.30pm (Dunganny)

Minor Hurling Final

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Kildalkey

Friday 27th February @ 8pm (Pitch 1)

B League Division 1

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Gael Colmcilles

Sunday 29th February @ 11.30am (Pitch 1)

Minor B Hurling (2009)

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Blackhall Gaels

Sunday 29th February @ 3pm (Pitch 2)

Junior Camogie

Meath vs Offaly

Sunday 29th February @ 4pm (Pitch 1)

B League Division 4

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Simonstown

Monday 23rd February

Minors make it to Final

Well done to our minor team who qualified for the C Championship final after a close finish in the club yesterday. Our lads who had a comfortable lead at the break had to withstand a strong Rathmoylon second half challenge but managed to hold out for a 2 point win in the end. We hope to have a match report available later.

Camogie Team enjoy comfortable win

Well done to our adult camogie team who got their league campaign back on track with a good home win over Boardsmill on Saturday evening.

Senior Footballers lose again in the league

Our Senior football team lost their second game of the Division 1A campaign when they travelled to play Blackhall Gaels away. The lads had enough possession to run out winners but trailed at full time on a score line of 1-09 to 1-08.

Other News

Our Junior football team enjoyed a good win away to neighbours Kilbride on Sunday morning in a challenge match.

Our Under 16 team had enjoyed a good home win against Maynooth on Saturday evening.

In the NDFL our Under 11 team recorded a good home win over Raheny.

Thursday 19th February

Minor Hurling Semi Final Replay

Our minor hurlers will replay their semi-final against Rathmolyon, in Ashbourne, this Sunday 22nd February at 2 o’clock. The first match ended in a draw after a magnificent team performance in the second half that took the game to extra time. Unfortunately, the match was cut short, due to lighting problems, with our lads ahead by a point. If the match on Sunday turns out to be half as good as the second half and extra time of their first match, this is a match you won’t want to miss. And if our lads play the whole match as well as they did the second half onwards the last day, then we will have a Minor Final to contest for the first time in quite a while, and possibly a Minor Double for the club, for the first time in even longer.

Division 1A League - Time Change

There has been a change of time for our Division 1 A League match on Sunday 22nd February.

The match will now take place at 3.30pm in Batterstown.

Social Scene

Have you seen the Club Social Scene?! See what events and fundraisers are coming up... including the Jersey Night and the Hurlers Auction Night.

If there's anything you think should be included in the social scene, please make sure to email us!

Speaking of social scenes.. make sure you take a look at the latest world tour photos.

Niall, Ger, Joey, Padraig and Colm take on Atlanta!! See the photos

Weekend Fixtures

Don't forget our fixtures this weekend, come out and show your support for all our teams..!

Full fixture list below...

Tuesday 17th February

Juvenile Medal Presentations

Our Juvenile football teams will be receiving their medals this Friday night at 7.30pm in the Clubhouse.

Fixtures This Weekend

Note the additions to the fixtures over the coming week, the full list is available below.

Monday 16th February

Coiste na Mí Awards

We've just got word that we have been awarded Grounds of the Year 2008 in the Coiste na Mí Awards.

It's a great achievement for all who are involved in the club and everyone who put so much work into making our first year in the new clubhouse such a success!

Congratulations also to Seán Curran who has been named as Young Player of the Year 2008.

Weekend Results

It was a bad start to the League campaigns for both our Footballers and Camogie teams.

The footballers started their 2009 league campaign with a defeat to Dunshaughlin at home. See the Match Report here

The Camogie girls also had a disappointing start to their campaign, with a loss to Dunderry. Match report to follow.

Fixtures This Week - Full house this week!

Tuesday 17th February @ 8pm (Pitch 1)

Junior Football Challenge Match

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs The Naul

Wednesday 18th February @ 7.30pm (Pitch 1)

Adult Hurling Challenge Match

Donaghmore Ashbourne vs Fingallians

Friday 20th February @ 7pm (Pitch 2)

Ladies Football Challenge Match

Saturday 21st February @ 11am (Pitch 1)

U11 Football, North Dublin League

Saturday 21st February @ 2pm (Community Pitch)

U14R Football

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Skryne

Saturday 21st February @ 3pm (Community Pitch)

U16 Football

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Maynooth

Meath U21 Challenge Match

Meath vs Roscommon

Saturday 21st February @ 4.30pm (Pitch 2)

Camogie Junior League

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Boardsmill

Sunday 22nd February @ 11.30am (Pitch 1)

Minor B Hurling Final

Blackhall Gaels vs Moylogh/Kilskyre

Sunday 22nd February @ 2pm (Pitch 1)

Minor C Hurling Semi Final

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Rathmolyon

Sunday 22nd February @ 3.30pm in Batterstown

Division 1A League

Donaghmore/Ashbourne vs Blackhall Gaels

Monday 23rd February @ 7.30pm (Pitch 1)

Junior Camogie

Meath vs Dublin

There are more fixtures lined up so keep an eye out for updates during the week!

Monday 9th February

Adult Football League kicks off this weekend

Our Senior Football team kick off their Division 1A League campaign this Sunday afternoon, February 15th, with a home game against Dunshaughlin. Throw in is at 2pm.

Camogie League Kicks off this weekend

Our Adult Camogie team kick off their Junior League campaign this Sunday 15th February. The girls have a home game against Dunderry and the game starts at 11am.

2009 Membership - Registration Day, Saturday 7th March (not change of date)

Members are reminded that the 2009 membership fees are now due. Members should note that the rates have not increased from the 2008 rates. Fees can be paid and membership cards collected at the clubhouse reception. We also have a registration day on Saturday 7th March from 12.00 to 3.00pm

Club Lotto Mounting Up

Members are advised that the club lotto is now a tidy figure of €2 each or 3 for €5

New Players Wanted

With many of our teams getting ready to go back training within the coming weeks, anyone interested in playing for the club will be more than welcom to join us. We have football, hurling, ladies football and camogie teams, with all ages catered for.

For further details check out the site, or contact Laura at the club reception 01-8499140

Saturday 7^th February

Changes to fixtures this weekend

Members should note that the Ladies Under 19 game scheduled for Oldcastle tomorrow Sunday has been postponed.

Also our adult senior team play a challenge match at home this evening against St. Peter's Dunboyne at 8.00pm in the club.

Sports Quiz a success
Well done to Ray Lawton on his sports quiz last night. Congratulations to John Kelly's team who ran out winners and to Ciaran Benville's team who came in a close second. Thanks to all who supported the event.

Monday 2^nd February

Minor Hurlers to go again
Despite trailing by 14 points at half time our minor hurling team gave a great second half performance to draw level and bring the game against Rathmoloyn into extra time. Although we took the lead in the first period of extra time the game was abandoned due to poor light. As a result both teams must do it all over again.

Ladies Under 19 in Action this weekend
Good luck to our ladies Under 19 team as they travel to Oldcastle this coming Sunday where they look to add the 2008 title to their 2007 Minor win. The game throws in at 2.00pm.

Ray's Sports Quiz

Members should note that the first in a series of themed quiz nights takes place in the club house on Friday 6th January. The first quiz will be a sports quiz with the questions set by Ray Lawton. Teams of 3 are €30.

Club Referee's awarded
Well done to our two club referee's who received presentations at the annual awards ceremony recently. Joe Synott was presented with an award after having the honour of refereeing at the Junior D Football final earlier in the year. Our Hurling referee Ronan Garry was also awarded for being the man in the middle at one of the Junior Final. Well done to both men who, like all club referees play an important role in the club.

Friday 30^th January

New Fleece Lined Jackets in Stock
Following a number of enquiries over the recent weeks we have managed to source fleece lined jackets. Our first delivery has been received in the club shop and so far they are proving popular. The jackets are supplied by Liston Leisure and are very reasonably priced at €40 each. For further details please contact Laura at the reception.

Club Person of the Year

Well done to Gerry Giblin who received the Owen O'Sullivan Trophy when he was named as Club Person of the year at the dinner dance last week. Gerry's contribution to the club in 2008 included Chairman of the Lotto Committee, Under 16 football Mentor, Under 14 Camogie Mentor and he was invaluable organising the security and stewarding during the official opening last may. A very popular winner indeed

Structure Review Committee
The club executive has set up a committee with the following objective:

To review club structures, management and operation, now in place and make recommendations regarding future requirements to ensure best practice in the areas of finance, playing personnel and future planning as in top clubs of a similar size.
The work will include consultation with the Executive Committee and key stake holders.

We have seen our club grow from strength to strength in recent years and are now preparing to move to the next level. In order to do so, it is vital that we have the correct structures in place, in terms of best practice in the areas of games development, financial management, facilities management and enjoyment and satisfaction.
We would welcome suggestions from members in this regard to any member of the committee. A report and recommendation will be presented to the Executive Committee by the 31st January 2009