CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF GAELIC GAMES IN 2013 ARMAGH HARPS WEEKLY NOTES 06/08/2013 2013 The Club celebrates the magnificent milestone of 125 years promoting Gaelic games this year. Further celebratory events are taking place- see below for a taste of some of those planned - Late Summe - Fun Day & BBQ, Abbey Park/Social Club 20 September- 125 Exhibition, Market Place and Traditional Night, Social Club 12 October- Strictly Come Dancing, Armagh City Hotel Early November- Nite @ the Races, Social Club You have been warned- keep your diary free, don’t miss out on these activities!!!! ABBEY PARK COMPLEX For information on access to playing or training facilities please contact grounds man Paul Quinn- 07512707613. SENIORS Another two points following an excellent performance on Friday night away to Crossmaglen. This was a competent team performance with Harps winning comfortably by two points. Still sitting second in the ACL Division 1 with three games to go!!! The home fixture scheduled for this week is postponed due to Shane O’Neill’s involvement in the Intermediate Championship. The two other postponed matches against Whitecross and Maghery are still to be re-scheduled. The first round of the Championship is against Granemore in Keady on Friday 23 August- throw-in 7.30pm. RESERVES Great result away to Sarsfields last week. Congratulations in qualifying for the League semi-final!!! League fixture home to St Pauls tomorrow, Wednesday 7 August. Gary Smith throws in at 7.30pm. Good luck!!! SENIOR FIXTURES The fixture book is now available to view or download online by visiting armaghgaa.net/football/clubfootball/fixture-book-2013 MINOR Great win for the Minors last night at home to Pearse Ogs. Well done boys!!! U16 No fixture scheduled for this week. U14 The boys also play old rivals Pearse Ogs in the semi-final of the Hughes/McGerrigan tournament tonight, 6 August. Throw-in 8pm, Sherrys Field. The scheduled League match against Dromintee has now being fixed for Thursday 8 August. Busy week for the boys- all the best!!! U12 Go Games for this age group are fixed for Saturdays at 4pm. The boys travelled the short distance to Ballycrummy last Saturday where their excellent performances continued against rivals Pearse Ogs. Well done boys. The remaining scheduled fixture is this Saturday at home to Mullaghbawn. The boys are entered in the Downpatrick tournament on Saturday 17 August. Training continues on the JD pitch each Wednesday night, 7-8pm. Please ensure you bring water, gum shield and £1!!!! U10 Disappointingly for the boys Silverbridge failed to travel for the final scheduled game last Sunday. The boys will though compete in the Donal Powell tournament in Ballycrummy on 7 September. U8 Go Games on Saturday mornings 11am. The boys continue to make great progress. Last game this Saturday at home to Pearse Ogs. The boys are entered in the Downpatrick tournament this Saturday 10 August. Please ensure you bring water, gum shield and £1!!!! U6 Training continues in Abbey Park Sundays from 10.30-11.30. Please ensure you bring water, gum shield and £1!!!! KELLOGGS CUL CAMP AT ABBEY PARK The rain failed to dampen the spirits of the 100 plus kids who attended the Camp! A great week was had by children and coaches alike. The quality coaching received is great for development. All the kids loved their new Cul Camp strips!!! HARPS BRAINIEST TEAM QUIZ Twelve teams competed for the “Harps Brainiest Team 2013” title which was won on a tie break by a team of three- Chairman Paul, Gribben, Senior player Conall McKee and Treasurer Martin Gill. Two teams tied on 58 points (an excellent score considering a maximum of 64 was available) and in the sudden death Martin Gill correctly answered “the number of animals of each species that Moses took onto the Ark”. Would you have got it!! A great night was had by all and great to see representation across the many areas of the Club. Will you win the “Harps Brainiest Team 2014” title???? Get swotting now!! STRICTLY COME DANCING “Sunday Night Fever” hit the Harps Club on Sunday past!!! What a great night’s craic as “Strictly” was officially launched in the Social Club. The expectant crowd finally got to know the identity of the dancers and the partnerships and had the opportunity to meet with the stars of the show!!! VOTE COUPLE NO. 1 – Maggie Clarke & Ollie Houlahan VOTE COUPLE NO.2 – Veronica Dynes & Eamon Bratton VOTE COUPLE NO.3 – Ann Darragh & Paul Cartmill VOTE COUPLE NO.4 – Cailin Duffy & Conor White VOTE COUPLE NO.5 – Cathy Rafferty & Paul Gribben VOTE COUPLE NO.6 – Sheena Breen & Malachy Gribben VOTE COUPLE NO.7 – Jackie Kelly & Martin Kelly VOTE COUPLE NO.8 – Kate McKenna & Ultan Lennon Great to see the wide representation across so many areas of the Club- administrators, sponsors, players, ground staff, social club staff, volunteers and supporters. A great mix!!! Thanks to all for volunteering and we wish you well with the preparations for the big night on Saturday 12 October in the Armagh City Hotel. Tickets are £20 and are on sale from all the dancers and from the Social Club! Judging by the enthusiasm and interest at the Launch this will be a very popular event. Purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment!! 12 GIRLS Another title in our 125 Year thanks to the U12 girls who defeated Clan na Gael in the Division 2 County Championship on Sunday, 3.07 – 2.05. This was a nail biting game with both teams fighting to the final whistle. The Harps girls dug deep worked hard for every ball and supported each other well throughout the field. The defence were solid throughout the game keeping the Clans scoring to a minimum. There were some excellent performances from our last line of defence, Sorcha O’Quigley, Casey Connolly, Yvonne McCann, and Emily Druse. The two youngest players Casey and Emily stepped up to the plate doing everything that was asked of them. The half back line of Mairead Rice, Tiarna McVeigh and Eimear O’Connor were exceptional, their work rate and effort was second to none. In midfield Megan and Michaela fought tirelessly for every ball sending some excellent ball into the forward line and chasing back at every opportunity. The half forwards Orla O’Kane, Catherine Comiskey and Liddy Bennett worked hard up front and had a tough task to get through a very strong Clan na Gael defence.Some chances were unfortunate enough to come off the cross bar goals but some crucial scores from Orla helped secured the victory. Catherine tracked the side line throughout the game offering excellent support to the midfielders. The full forward line of Aine Rice, Aiveen Grew and Orla McCann worked hard up front. A couple of quick goals from Aine Rice helped Harps to victory. The Management team of Paula Enright, Leo Duffy, Shauna McVeigh and Brenda Gill would like to commend the girls on an excellent team effort and excellent display of football-they did themselves, their club and their county proud- well done girls. Well done to the Management team too- great work!!!! We would also like to thank McShane Packaging and James Clifford Cash Registers for their generous sponsorship this year- it is very much appreciated by both the girls and the Club. TEAM: Sorcha O’Quigley, Casey Connolly, Yvonne McCann, Emily Druse, Mairead Rice, Tiarna McVeigh, Eimear O’Connor, Michaela Dynes, Megan McShane, Catherine Comiskey, Orla O’Kane, Orla McCann, Aiveen Grew, Aine Rice, Liddy Bennett, Aoife Campbell, Clodagh Richards, Aisling Perry, Niamh Murphy, Tiara O’Quigley, Aoibheann McArdle, Leah Donnelly, Eabha Houlahan and Eve O’Neill There will be no training this week due to the U14 game on Thursday night. U14 GIRLS Away to Silverbridge in the U14 League on Thursday night 8 August. Therefore there will be no training this week. The girls are also away to Carrickcruppen on Sunday11August. U16 GIRLS The girls played St Peters last night. Congratulations to Harps U16 County Players Annalivia Hynds,Leah McGoldrick, Aoife McGurgan, and Nadia Knipe who are part of the winning county squad who beat Tyrone in the Ulster B Final. Well done girls. Next up Meath in the All Ireland this Saturday, 10 August. Training continues Mondays and Thursday 6.30pm, Abbey Park, all existing and new players welcome. MINOR LADIES The girls are away to Shane O’Neills tomorrow Wednesday 7 August in the quarter final of the championship- good luck!!! Training continues Monday and Thursday at 6.30pm in Abbey Park. SENIOR LADIES The Senior Ladies were unfortunately defeated by Carrickcruppen on Monday past in the semi final of the Championship in Dorsey. The girls where beaten by a very strong Cruppen side but they played well to the final whistle some great performances by Mairead Daly and Leah McGoldrick in the defence helping to keep scoring to a minimum. Harps held out to Carrickcruppen for the first quarter of the game then two Caroline O’Hanlon goals before the end of the half left the Harps chasing the game. Unlucky girls but this was a great learning curve for this young team to build on for next year. Team: Kellyann Conlon, Leah McGoldrick, Tanya McCoy, Mollie Maguire, Shannon McKeever, Mairead Daly, Maureen O’Hara, Cailin Duffy, Paula Enright, Fionnuala McKenna, Shauna McCready, Sinead McParland, Annalivia Hynds, Kelly Mallon, Rossa Donnell, Sinead Rafferty, Abbie Quigley, Eimear Grimley, Rossa Donnelly. Harps have no senior games scheduled for the next couple of weeks due to Armagh Ladies in the All Ireland Qualifier on Saturday 10 August. Training continues every Monday and Thursday nights 6.30pm in Abbey Park. ACCESS NI All coaches and mentors require Access NI approval. Please contact Ollie Holahan on 07801850319 or Paula Enright on 07761837437 to arrange. LUCOZADE SPORT CRUSADE Armagh Harps has registered for the 2013 Lucozade Club Crusade. All you need to do is collect Lucozade Sport/Lucozade Sport Lite bottle caps and give them to relevant mentors at training/matches. Once the required number is collected the Club can apply for free match and training equipment and clothing. Get collecting!!!!! HARPS MERCHANDISE The Club is now the official outlet for Harps merchandise and will be selling directly to members. Goods can be pre-ordered via the Social Club. Wear your Harps colours with pride in our “125th” year!!!! HARPS GIFT VOUCHERS Gift vouchers are available from the Social Club and are refundable against Harps merchandise, can be used towards spend in the Social Club or towards membership etc. Makes the perfect birthday gift!!! BINGO On a summer break! SPIN CLASSES- Organised classes have ceased for the summer The Spin Room is available to members for personal spins when the complex is open. Classes will resume early September! ZUMBA CLASSES- Each Wednesday 8pm – 9pm in the Social Club Adm £3. Everyone welcome. ABBEY LOTTO –Winning numbers last Sunday- 10, 18, 26, 28- Jackpot £1,900 this week. Don’t miss out on this fantastic prize- buy your lotto ticket- only £1 each!!! Make arrangements for your ticket to be included if your off on hols!!! Tickets are available from the Social Club and Lotto sellers. SOCIAL CLUB - Regular weekend entertainment continues. Come along and enjoy the craic. Why not just pop in for a relaxing drink any night, listen to the jukebox, play pool or snooker? Watch the Championship games and avail of the premium beer promotion! Free WiFi available. Having a party? The Club, which proudly displays the 5* rating for hygiene from Armagh Council Environmental Health, is now available for private parties and functions. Book your birthday or special occasion party now!! Social Club manager Eamonn Bratton can be contacted on 02837523281 regarding bookings. ABBEY PARK- Please donate all unwanted women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes and boots, handbags, belts, curtains, bedding, blankets and towels to the clothing bank in Abbey Park. All donations will help support Club funds. LOYALTY CARD SCHEME -The “Loyalty Card Scheme” is being extensively used by members who are reaping the benefits. Loyalty Cards available to all members and can be collected from the Social Club. CAIRDE NA CLAIRSIGH Is Armagh Harps GFC important to you? • Do you believe our young people need help and support? • Do you value what Armagh Harps and the GAA provide? • Is what we’re about attractive to you? If you can answer “Yes” to any of these questions then Cairde Na Clairsigh is for you. Members of Cairde Na Clairsigh agree to contribute at least £10 per month to help make Armagh Harps better for our young people. In return we’ll play our part to achieve a better Armagh Harps. We think that’s a very good deal for everyone! To join download the Standing Order mandate from the Club website (armaghharps), Facebook or Twitter, and return to any Committee Member or to the Social Club (address above). New “Cairde” members are always welcome. Be part of a unique group and wear the special “Cairde” coats. Note that “Cairde” members are full Harps and GAA members. YOUTUBE CHANNEL Visit Armagh Harps on YouTube youtube/user/armaghharpsgfc If you have any videos featuring any Club activity, new or old, please e-mail them to armaghharps@btconnect for uploading to the site. NEWS- Please check Harps website (armaghharps), Harps Facebook page (Armagh Harps GFC) and Harps Twitter account (@ArmaghHarpsGFC) for details of fixtures and events. Please feel free to forward news, features, events, match reports, photos etc to armaghharps@btconnect for consideration for inclusion in the social media platforms. Na Cláirsigh Abú
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