VACANCY - Donaghmore/Ashbourne Club Administrator Donaghmore/Ashbourne are now recruiting for a new club administrator. Click here for details on this position

*This Week's Fixtures*  - Note Changes !

All Ireland S.F.C. Q-Finals - Croke Park

    • Meath v Kildare (Times, Date etc. to be confirmed)

At Clubhouse. Times will be advised.

GENERAL

Stand Tickets
Hogan Stand (No Concession) - €35
Cusack Stand - €35
Davin Stand - €35
Hill 16 (No Concessions) - €25
FAMILY TICKETS:-
Family Tickets are only available for Cusack and Davin Stands (Selected sections only).  Adults - €35 Children - €5

Students & Senior Citziens (Cusack & Davin Stand Only):-

Purchase full price tickets and on the day of the match they can claim a rebate when they produce appropriate I.D. at Block D, Stiles 1 to 5 in the Cusack Stand (Rebate can only be claimed on entry into the stadium via Block BLOCK D prior to ENTERING THE STADIUM)
Wheelchair Tickets:-
The Wheelchair Tickets is free of charge and the Assistant's ticket is €35.
 
GROUP PASSES : (Under 16's) - LOCATION AT DISCRETION OF GAA TICKET OFFICE.
Groups Passes are provided for groups of Children U-16 (you are permitted to bring 1 adult free with every ten children) any additional adults pay full price for their tickets.   

 
Please note  orders by email  to Audrey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  , or phone 087- 2112842 . Deadline 12 Noon on Wed. 28th July for both Group and Club Passes.

Senior Team Lose out in Dunboyne

Following our qualification for the group stages of the championship at the weekend our senior team travelled to Dunboyne for this round 8 league encounter with confidence but came away empty handed as we suffered our second successive league defeat of the year.
In summary both sides were evenly balanced in terms of scoring opportunities (we had 24 to the home sides 21) but it was a game where our lads gave away too much possession in defence and failed to take our scores at the other end of the field. A seasoned Dunboyne team also showed their experience in controlling the game in the second half and although we tried hard for an equalizing goal in the closing stages of the game the home side’s defence were not in a generous mood. Final Score St Peter's Dunboyne 0-13  Donaghmore Ashbourne 0-10. Click here for full report.

Senior Ladies lose out to St Ultan's at Quarter- Final Stage !

The Donaghmore / Ashbourne ladies bowed out of the Senior Championship at the Quarter-Final stage, in Skryne on Wednesday, by a scoreline of 4-15 to 1-6. Match report to follow.

A message from the Gardai

The Gardai are appealing to all members and visitors to the club to ensure that valuables are not left in cars unattended. There have been some attempted car thefts, and break-ins to cars at sports facilities in the locality. We would ask all attendees at club functions to keep their valuables secure .

Book Launch in GAA Club.

Following his trip to Namibia , South West Africa  in 2007 Gerry Cooney has written a book " The Best Time to Plant a tree"  about his experience with this wonderful  place and its people. The  proceeds accrued from the sale of this publication go towards the continued education and welfare of the children of Maria Bronn School in Grootfontein, Namibia. Gerry hopes to raise €30,000 for this worthy cause. The launch takes place this Saturday 24^th July at 4pm in Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA club. All are welcome.
(Gerry is  involved with the senior football management team helping Andy and the selectors)

Great Weekend for Adult Football
With our 4th team having already qualified for the quarter finals of the Junior D Championship in their first year in the competition last weekend the focus moved to the other three adult football teams hoping to join them in the playoff stages this weekend. 

Friday night the club's second team travelled to Dunboyne to play Summerhill knowing that a victory would ensure qualification to the quarter finals of the Junior A championship. Although a close first half in terms of scores, two quick goals early in the second half from Cathal Field and Eric Callaghan proved the turning point as Donaghmore Ashbourne ran out 2-10 to 0-08 winners. Click here for Match Report

Our third team travelled to Donore early on Sunday for a Noon throw in their Junior C championship game against Castletown. This was another close first half encounter with only two points between the teams at the interval. However with numerical and wind advantage in the second half (Castletown were reduced to 13 before the interval) we should have run out comfortable winners  but made life difficult  as we lost our concentration and shape but managed a 0-11 to 0-05 victory to book a place in the quarter final. Click here for Match Report.

With the Junior teams in the hat the final game of the weekend saw the seniors travel to Athboy to play Oldcastle in their last game of the group stages. In a very tight group it was looking like it might to come down to score difference for qualification. Priority one was a victory and priority two was to increase our point difference and with a bye in the final round we might have to sit and wait. Like the games above the first half was another close affair but a strong second half performance gave our lads a 2-14 to 0-12 winning margin. However in the other game in the group Duleek/Bellewstown produced a great performance to beat Summerhill by 1-15 to 2-08 and both results ensured that our seniors could relax as they topped the group. Match report 

 Paul Brady in Ballyhaise CLG !

Ballyhaise GFC are currently organising a fundraising concert with legendary singer Paul Brady  in the fabulous new arena  at Cavan Equestrian Centre on the Ballyhaise road, out off Cavan town. The concert will be one of the main attractions during
All-Ireland Fleadh Week when it takes place on Friday, 20th August, 2010. Tickets costing EUR 30 are currently on sale from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. Further details can be viewed on www.fleadh2010.ie. Bar and restaurant facilities are available
at the venue. There is also a Weekend Camp Site at Cavan Equestrial Centre, which opens on Thursday the 19th August at 14:00 hours and closes at 13:00 hours on Tuesday 24th August. The support of club members would be appreciated.

Minors lose out in Semi final

Hard luck to our minor team who lost their championship semi final on Monday night as they lost out to Navan O'Mahonys on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-08.

 

Ladies' Football mentors !

The Ladies' Football Committee are inviting applications from existing mentors and parents who would like to get more involved with the club,  for the positions of mentors for the upcoming U-11, U-13, and U-19 campaigns. Anyone who would like to be considered for one of these positions should contact Ladies' Committee chairman Tom O' Shaughnessy, email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Closing date for applications is 1st August 2010.

 

Wolfe Tones in Donaghmore/Ashbourne!
Tickets are now available for the Wolfe Tones concert taking place in Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday 31st July! A great night out is guaranteed - get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets are €20 and are available in the clubhouse!

Changes to Food Served in Clubhouse
Sunday Carvery Lunch will no longer be served in the clubhouse.
A Bistro menu will now be served every weekend in the club.
The bistro menu is available every Friday and Saturday from 5pm - 9pm and Sundays 12pm - 5pm.

 

Membership 2010

Membership Fees are now overdue.
Any player who has not paid their membership is not insured to train or play. Players must now wait 3 days from the date of registration before they will be insured to play or train.

Members are also reminded that they are now entitled to a discount in our bar on production of a valid membership card.

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

 

Matches This Week

The Week’s Fixtures

 

Tuesday 27^th July

 

New Fixture

Minor Meath v Don/ Ash Intermediate Camogie

Clubhouse @   7:30  PM

Thursday 29^th

Senior football challenge

Don/ Ash v  5-times All - Ireland Winners Crossmaglen Rangers

Clubhouse @  8:00 PM

 

Junior C Challenge match

Don Ash v Erin’s Isle

Clubhouse @  7:30 PM

 

Junior D Challenge Match

Don /Ash v St Margaret’s

St Margaret’s @  7:30 PM

 

Friday 30^th July

 

 

 

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VACANCY - Donaghmore/Ashbourne Club Administrator Donaghmore/Ashbourne are now recruiting for a new club administrator. Click here for details on this position

*This Week's Fixtures*

Senior Team Lose out in Dunboyne

Following our qualification for the group stages of the championship at the weekend our senior team travelled to Dunboyne for this round 8 league encounter with confidence but came away empty handed as we suffered our second successive league defeat of the year.
In summary both sides were evenly balanced in terms of scoring opportunities (we had 24 to the home sides 21) but it was a game where our lads gave away too much possession in defence and failed to take our scores at the other end of the field. A seasoned Dunboyne team also showed their experience in controlling the game in the second half and although we tried hard for an equalizing goal in the closing stages of the game the home side’s defence were not in a generous mood. Final Score St Peter's Dunboyne 0-13  Donaghmore Ashbourne 0-10. Click here for full report.

Senior Ladies lose out to St Ultan's at Quarter- Final Stage !

The Donaghmore / Ashbourne ladies bowed out of the Senior Championship at the Quarter-Final stage, in Skryne on Wednesday, by a scoreline of 4-15 to 1-6. Match report to follow.

A message from the Gardai

The Gardai are appealing to all members and visitors to the club to ensure that valuables are not left in cars unattended. There have been some attempted car thefts, and break-ins to cars at sports facilities in the locality. We would ask all attendees at club functions to keep their valuables secure .

Book Launch in GAA Club.

Following his trip to Namibia , South West Africa  in 2007 Gerry Cooney has written a book " The Best Time to Plant a tree"  about his experience with this wonderful  place and its people. The  proceeds accrued from the sale of this publication go towards the continued education and welfare of the children of Maria Bronn School in Grootfontein, Namibia. Gerry hopes to raise €30,000 for this worthy cause. The launch takes place this Saturday 24^th July at 4pm in Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA club. All are welcome.
(Gerry is  involved with the senior football management team helping Andy and the selectors)

Great Weekend for Adult Football
With our 4th team having already qualified for the quarter finals of the Junior D Championship in their first year in the competition last weekend the focus moved to the other three adult football teams hoping to join them in the playoff stages this weekend. 

Friday night the club's second team travelled to Dunboyne to play Summerhill knowing that a victory would ensure qualification to the quarter finals of the Junior A championship. Although a close first half in terms of scores, two quick goals early in the second half from Cathal Field and Eric Callaghan proved the turning point as Donaghmore Ashbourne ran out 2-10 to 0-08 winners. Click here for Match Report

Our third team travelled to Donore early on Sunday for a Noon throw in their Junior C championship game against Castletown. This was another close first half encounter with only two points between the teams at the interval. However with numerical and wind advantage in the second half (Castletown were reduced to 13 before the interval) we should have run out comfortable winners  but made life difficult  as we lost our concentration and shape but managed a 0-11 to 0-05 victory to book a place in the quarter final. Click here for Match Report.

With the Junior teams in the hat the final game of the weekend saw the seniors travel to Athboy to play Oldcastle in their last game of the group stages. In a very tight group it was looking like it might to come down to score difference for qualification. Priority one was a victory and priority two was to increase our point difference and with a bye in the final round we might have to sit and wait. Like the games above the first half was another close affair but a strong second half performance gave our lads a 2-14 to 0-12 winning margin. However in the other game in the group Duleek/Bellewstown produced a great performance to beat Summerhill by 1-15 to 2-08 and both results ensured that our seniors could relax as they topped the group. Match report 

 Paul Brady in Ballyhaise CLG !

Ballyhaise GFC are currently organising a fundraising concert with legendary singer Paul Brady  in the fabulous new arena  at Cavan Equestrian Centre on the Ballyhaise road, out off Cavan town. The concert will be one of the main attractions during
All-Ireland Fleadh Week when it takes place on Friday, 20th August, 2010. Tickets costing EUR 30 are currently on sale from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. Further details can be viewed on www.fleadh2010.ie. Bar and restaurant facilities are available
at the venue. There is also a Weekend Camp Site at Cavan Equestrial Centre, which opens on Thursday the 19th August at 14:00 hours and closes at 13:00 hours on Tuesday 24th August. The support of club members would be appreciated.

Minors lose out in Semi final

Hard luck to our minor team who lost their championship semi final on Monday night as they lost out to Navan O'Mahonys on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-08.

 

Ladies' Football mentors !

The Ladies' Football Committee are inviting applications from existing mentors and parents who would like to get more involved with the club,  for the positions of mentors for the upcoming U-11, U-13, and U-19 campaigns. Anyone who would like to be considered for one of these positions should contact Ladies' Committee chairman Tom O' Shaughnessy, email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Closing date for applications is 1st August 2010.

 

Wolfe Tones in Donaghmore/Ashbourne!
Tickets are now available for the Wolfe Tones concert taking place in Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday 31st July! A great night out is guaranteed - get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets are €20 and are available in the clubhouse!

Changes to Food Served in Clubhouse
Sunday Carvery Lunch will no longer be served in the clubhouse.
A Bistro menu will now be served every weekend in the club.
The bistro menu is available every Friday and Saturday from 5pm - 9pm and Sundays 12pm - 5pm.

 

Membership 2010

Membership Fees are now overdue.
Any player who has not paid their membership is not insured to train or play. Players must now wait 3 days from the date of registration before they will be insured to play or train.

Members are also reminded that they are now entitled to a discount in our bar on production of a valid membership card.

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

 

Matches This Week

 

Thursday 22nd July

A League Division 1

Dunboyne vs Donaghmore Ashbourne

Dunboyne @ 19.30

 17th July 2010

World Cup Sweep Results

  1^st  €160           Spain             Paul Hannigan

  2^nd  €80           Holland            Colm ‘Doc’ Doherty

  3^rd  €60           Germany            PJ Durkan

  4^th  €20           Uruguay           Eithne Tormey

Golf Society News

The next Golf Society outing will be to Headfort G.C., on the 23rd July @ 1:30 PM. The timesheet  is now open. Contact Anna at 8499140.

 Meath Camogie !

Congratulation to Cathy Giblin , Ellen Curley , Emer Murray and Maggie Randle who were all involved in Meath Under-16 camogie teams 4 -point victory over Kildare in the club on Sunday. The girls now go forward to play Offaly in the Leinster semi-final  

Congratulations !

Congratulations to the Meath Senior team, after their victory in the Leinster Senior Football Final yesterday. We are proud to have Bryan Menton representing Donaghmore / Ashbourne in the squad - well done Bryan ! We will have a Senior Leinster Championship medal in the club !

Junior "D"'s overcome Clann na nGael !

The Junior "D" team continue their good run in the Championship, winning out over Clann na nGael in Dunshaughlin on Saturday night, with a scoreline of 2-11 to 1-6. Unfortunately, we had three players injured on the night, so we wish all three lads a speedy recovery . Match report

Adult Footballers lose out to Skryne in Div 1 League

The adult team lost out to Skryne last night in challenging conditions, with a final scoreline of 2 - 9 to 1-9, in the visitors' favour . See the match report here !

Leinster Final Ticket collection

Tickets for the Leinster Final are to be collected on Friday 9th July in the Clubhouse, between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Payment to be made on the night.

Senior Ladies overcome Royal Gaels in Championship !

The Donaghmore / Ashbourne Senior Ladies team won out against Royal Gaels in a nail-biting contest in Dunboyne last night, with a tight scoreline of 2-11 to 2-10. Read the match report here

Intermediate Camogie girls lose out to Na Fianna !

Donaghmore / Ashbourne's Intermediate Camogie Championship suffered a setback with a loss to Na Fianna on the 21st June, with a final scoreline of Donaghmore / Ashbourne 3-5 to Na Fianna's 4-4. See match report !

Win for the Minors !

The minor team overcame Dunshaughlin Og in Dunshaughlin on Friday evening, 2nd July, by 1-11 to 0-11 . See match report.

Super Sports Sunday - Drinks €3 all day !

2pm - Leinster Football Final Meath V Louth
4pm - Munster Hurling Final Cork V Waterford
7.30pm - World Cup Final
10.15pm - The Sunday Game
Don't miss a minute of action! Drinks €3 all day.

Independence Day a success !

Independence Day Celebrations at the club on Saturday were very enjoyable for everyone. The North Eastern Vintage Car Society arrived in a convoy at 2pm. The back car park was taken over by these rare automotive gems. The cars on display were superb and there was much history with these rare early Automobiles. The owners were on hand with all the knowledge about their cars.

 The American Football Longest Throw competition was taking place on the main pitch. There was plenty of  competition for the prizes on offer ! The winner of the American Football longest throw for kids was Alex Jones. David Morgan won the adult prize while Aine Ni Mhealoid won the Ladies prize.

 DJ Mattie Davis was ringing out all the American Hits as the Garristown Gruffalos baseball Team arrived. The baseball game was between the Gruffalos and Zombies and was commentated by Sean Mitchell. The game went right down to the wire as the teams were level heading into the bottom of the final inning. Alex Jones got a base hit to drive in the final run for Fionn Gallagher Hall to win the game for the Gruffalos. This was at the bottom of the final (6th) Inning and produced a very exciting climax to the game. The scoreline was Gruffalos 5 runs - Zombies 4 runs.

 The evening celebrations took place with local artist Wez performing all the American Hits.

 The central part of the night was the Hotdog Eating Contest. This was sponsored by SuperValu. As competitors gathered around the tables, who was going to eat most Hotdogs in 6 minutes? As the competition started the pace was frantic. Tony Morgan struggled to keep the food down while Gerry Giblin took a nice steady pace. Padraig Finn was focussed on the task while John Garry was well up with the leaders. It was neck and neck into the final minute but the winner was clear. Jason McEneaney was declared the Hotdog Champ and he won a €50 voucher for SuperValu. Gerry Giblin took 2nd prize.

 The music and fun continued as Independence day was celebrated in style at Donaghmore/Ashbourne CLG.

 Ladies' Football mentors !

The Ladies' Football Committee are inviting applications from existing mentors and parents who would like to get more involved with the club,  for the positions of mentors for the upcoming U-11, U-13, and U-19 campaigns. Anyone who would like to be considered for one of these positions should contact Ladies' Committee chairman Tom O' Shaughnessy, email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Closing date for applications is 1st August 2010.

 Wolfe Tones in Donaghmore/Ashbourne!
Tickets are now available for the Wolfe Tones concert taking place in Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday 31st July! A great night out is guaranteed – get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets are €20 and are available in the clubhouse!

Changes to Food Served in Clubhouse
Sunday Carvery Lunch will no longer be served in the clubhouse.
A Bistro menu will now be served every weekend in the club.
The bistro menu is available every Friday and Saturday from 5pm - 9pm and Sundays 12pm - 5pm.

Membership 2010

Membership Fees are now overdue.
Any player who has not paid their membership is not insured to train or play. Players must now wait 3 days from the date of registration before they will be insured to play or train.

Members are also reminded that they are now entitled to a discount in our bar on production of a valid membership card.

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

 

Matches This Week

 

Monday  12 th of July

U15 Camogie League

Don/Ash v Dunboyne

Clubhouse @ 7:30  PM

 

Tuesday 13 th  July

Junior Challenge Match

Don/Ash v Skryne

Clubhouse @  8:00 PM

   

Wednesday 14 th July

Camogie Championship

Don/Ash v Kilmessan

Clubhouse @ 7:30 PM 

   

Friday 16 th July

Junior A Championship

Summerhill  v Don/Ash

Dunboyne  @ 7:45 PM

Sunday 18th July

Junior C Championship

Don/Ash v Baile an Chaisleain

Donore @ 12:00 noon

Senior Championship

Oldcastle v Don/Ash

Athboy  @  4:00  PM

 

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Adult Footballers lose out to Skryne in Div 1 League

The adult team lost out to Skryne last night in challenging conditions, with a final scoreline of 2 - 9 to 1-9, in the visitors' favour . See the match report here !

Leinster Final Ticket collection

Tickets for the Leinster Final are to be collected on Friday 9th July in the Clubhouse, between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Payment to be made on the night.

Senior Ladies overcome Royal Gaels in Championship !

The Donaghmore / Ashbourne Senior Ladies team won out against Royal Gaels in a nail-biting contest in Dunboyne last night, with a tight scoreline of 2-11 to 2-10. Read the match report here

Intermediate Camogie girls lose out to Na Fianna !

Donaghmore / Ashbourne's Intermediate Camogie Championship suffered a setback with a loss to Na Fianna on the 21st June, with a final scoreline of Donaghmore / Ashbourne 3-5 to Na Fianna's 4-4. See match report !

Win for the Minors !

Super Sports Sunday - Drinks €3 all day !

2pm - Leinster Football Final Meath V Louth
4pm - Munster Hurling Final Cork V Waterford
7.30pm - World Cup Final
10.15pm - The Sunday Game
Don't miss a minute of action! Drinks €3 all day.

*This Week's Fixtures*

Leinster S.F.C. Final & M.F.C. Final -11 July 2010 - Croke Park

 

• ESB M.F.C. Final - @12:00 noon
• S.F.C. Final - Meath vs Louth @ 2:00 PM

Get your ticket orders in for 5:00 PM Monday 5th July to Gerry Giblin ! Contact Gerry st This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Stand Tickets

FAMILY TICKETS:-

Students & Senior Citizens ( Cusack and Davin Stands only ):-

Wheelchair tickets:-

GROUP PASSES:-  GROUP PASSES (Under 16's ) - DAVIN STAND ONLY

ticket orders no later than 5 PM Monday 5th July 2010.

 

 Ladies' Football mentors !

  The Ladies' Football Committee are inviting applications from existing mentors and parents who would like to get more involved with the club,  for the positions of mentors for the upcoming U-11, U-13, and U-19 campaigns. Anyone who would like to be considered for one of these positions should contact Ladies' Committee chairman Tom O' Shaughnessy, email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Closing date for applications is 1st August 2010.

 

 

Membership 2010

Div.1 A League
Donaghmore/Ashbourne v Skryne
Clubhouse @ 7:45 PM

Saturday 10 th of July
Junior Camogie Championship
Down v Waterford
Clubhouse  @ 2:30pm

Junior D Championship
Donaghmore/Ashbourne v Clann na nGael
Dunshaughlin @  7:30pm

Win for the Minors !

Results from Saturday night

Junior "C" Fixture vs Kilmanhamwood did not take place

Independence Day in Donaghmore/Ashbourne!
Get on your Red, White & Blue as we ring in the 4th of July at Donaghmore/Ashbourne CLG.
Events take place on July 3rd and the events happening in the club are as follows!

2pm: Vintage Car Rally with the North Eastern Vintage Car Society. There will be a Barbeque with Burgers and HotDogs. There will be lots of fun activities for families.
4pm: Baseball Game on the main pitch featuring the Garristown Gruffalos Baseball Team.
10pm till late: (following the events in Ashbourne Town Centre)
All the American Hits with local artists Wez and Sarah, with DJ after.
'HotDog Eating contest' - See How many HotDogs you can eat in 6 minutes!
There will be lots of Spot Prizes to test your American Knowledge.
Come down to Donaghmore/Ashbourne this 4th July weekend as Independence Day comes to Ashbourne.

Wolfe Tones in Donaghmore/Ashbourne!
Tickets are now available for the Wolfe Tones concert taking place in Donaghmore/Ashbourne on Saturday 31st July! A great night out is guaranteed – get your tickets now before they sell out! Tickets are €20 and are available in the clubhouse!

Changes to Food Served in Clubhouse
Sunday Carvery Lunch will no longer be served in the clubhouse.
A Bistro menu will now be served every weekend in the club.
The bistro menu is available every Friday and Saturday from 5pm - 9pm and Sundays 12pm - 5pm.