We finally got the season underway this week with a great win for our footballers in the Dowling Cup, only to have to close the pitch again following the rain on Thursday & Friday. And we didn’t make it to Barbados!
With a clear forecast ahead , hopefully that’s the end of the rain and we can get back to the sidelines.
Around the Clubhouse
Lotto
Our draw tonight on February 20th is for €4,800. We had no winner of our jackpot last week with Mark O Rourke & Shane Pender taking home the €50 lucky dips !
You can play online now – weekly , monthly and yearly tickets available.
https://ardcloughgaa.clubzap.com/draws
In the Lounge
The lounge opens at 5pm today with Firestone Pizza available. It’s another big weekend with Ireland playing England in the 6 Nations at 2.10pm followed by Wales v Scotland at 4.40pm. On Sunday France v Italy at 3.10pm.
On Saturday the LFGA get us underway with Galway v Armagh at 4.15pm on TG4. Then the All-Ireland champions face Limerick at 5.30pm followed by Dublin v Kerry at 7pm. On Sunday we have Antrim v Carlow on GAA+at 1pm, Kilkenny v Waterford at 1.45pm and then Armagh v Donegal at 3.45pm.
Kildare are in action in all codes this weekend – no televised games – full details below.
Seisiún Ceoil – Great night of Ceol !
Last Sunday was the first night of our Seisiúns, a great night with brilliant music
Our next session is 8th March – SAVE THE DATE
National Club Draw 2026 – Funds will be used to purchase new juvenile goals
GAA Healthy Clubs
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in our application to join the GAA Healthy Clubs Programme.
The programme has 6 areas – listed below and the programme supports us identifying what we are already doing well, where we can improve and empower us to ensure everyone who engages in our club benefits in a health – enhancing way
- Physical activity
- Diversity and inclusion
- Community development
- Mental fitness
- Substance use and gambling awareness
- Healthy eating
If you are interested in helping us on our accreditation journey – please email secretary.ardclough.kildare@gaa.ie
Membership for 2026 now open ! – REMINDER
Please ensure your membership is paid before you or your child returns to training.
If you are a family – our Family membership option is great value – 2 adult players / non players plus unlimited children for €300.
We also have payment options over 3 and 6 months
Ardclough | Membership 2026 is now open
Green Club 2026
Above is an update from our Green Club on what they have been up to and some plans for 2026! Fantastic poster from Seán and great progress being made.
If you’re interested in joining this group (they meet once a month) you can send Seán Buggy a message on +353 87 664 5378?
6th Year Irish Oral Practice Sessions 2026 – Expression of Interest
We are looking at the possibility of organising Irish Language Sessions in the Clubhouse for 6th year students to help them practice and prepare for their Leaving Certificate Irish Oral (Scrúdú Béil) which is coming up soon at Easter.
Please complete the below form if this is something your son / daughter would be interested in. Details etc will be confirmed if we have enough interest
https://forms.office.com/e/iZtNUTDJZa
Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative
We are really excited as we reach the last week with our DEYLI participants for 25/26. Our participants will present their group project to their parents, families and club executive next Friday 27th. Having seen a trial run, the presentations are excellent and we have some very talented and amazing young people in our club.
Scór Sínsír – Bígí Linn – 13ú Márta – CLG Fhiodh Alúíne (Allenwood GAA)
Following our fantastic success in Scór na nÓg – we are looking for participants to take part in Scór Sínsír which is for those over 17.
Scór is a GAA competition that combines all the colour and rivalry of Gaelic Games with the social/fun element of Ireland’s traditional past-times. The competition was established by the GAA in 1969 with the aim of promoting Ireland’s traditional pastimes and culture while offering club members the chance to meet up, have fun and represent their club during the winter months while Football and Hurling had ceased.
There are eight events/disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Nuachleas/Novelty Act, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing and Table Quiz. The competition is divided into two age levels, Scór na nÓg, for young people under 17 and Scór Sinsear, for those over 17.
Eagraítear Scór go dátheangach – i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla – agus fáiltítear roimh iontrálacha sa dá theanga.
Please get in touch with Elaine Dunne 087 665 0818 to take part
On the pitch
Fingers crossed we are over the worst of the rain and can get on with our leagues.
Fixtures
Please check fixtures on Clubzap regularly and before you head to the game as venues and times are changing as pitches are being assessed.
Link to Fixtures: Ardclough | Ardclough Fixtures
Our U16 & Minor St Edwards footballers are in action this weekend and during the week, with our U16 hurlers getting their league underway next Saturday.
Following our 2 point win on Wednesday against Rheban in the Dowling Cup first round, our footballers now play Athgarvan with the game on in Ardclough due to pitch closure in Athgarvan. All support welcome.
1968 Legends League – Wk 3
Our U9 & U8 hurlers played round 3 of their Legends League, amazing hurling going on each week to rival their team legends.
As well as hurling our players have had 3 challenges to test their Ardclough hurling knowledge !
In week 1 they completed a quiz , week 2 was a poster challenge for their legend – Tommy’s (Christian) Titans , Mick’s (Dwane) Mavericks , Bobby’s (Burke) Bucanneers and Richie’s (Cullen) Rockets , and this week they have to write a few lines about why they love playing hurling in Ardclough !
The final takes place next Sunday at 11am – followed by a presentation in the clubhouse at 12pm.
Noel Burke Cup 2026 – Round 3
Another morning of no rain ! It was the last of the group stages as we head to the Friday Night Lights final next Friday 27th February.
Tipperary played Kilkenny with the All Ireland champions losing out to Kilkenny – not the result our chairman would like to see :) Then in the second game of the afternoon Cork played Kildare – who finally put a stop to Cork’s undefeated run – hon the Lilllies !
The finals will be hotly contested and our own absolute legend himself Noel Burke will be on hand in the clubhouse on Friday to present all participants with a small token
Cup Final – Kilkenny v Cork
Shield Final – Kildare v Tipperary
All support welcome for these young hurlers – they have played absolutely fantastic hurling over the past 3 weeks – they are a hard working, never give up and incredibly skilled group of players – a credit to their coaches. Roll on Friday night !
County Teams
The news of county success keeps coming ! Huge congratulations to Aobh, Isla and Georgia who made the U14 Kildare Camogie Development Squad – we are so proud of you all. And well done to all the girls who attended hubs and trials over the last few weeks.
And special mention to our camog and ladies footballer Bea van Lonkhuyzen who signed recently for Bohemians to play League of Ireland – amazing achievement – well done Bea we are really proud of you
Kildare
A really big weekend for the Lillies.
Camogie
The game last week against Roscommon was postponed until 14th March – so the team play their first game in their 2026 Centra Camogie League – Div 3A against Wicklow at 2pm in Manguard Park Hawkfield today – best of luck to our own Michelle Brogan on the camogie team today
Tickets – Centra Camogie League Division 3A Wicklow v Kildare – Universe
Ladies Football
Our ladies footballers are on round 4 of their Lidl National League Div 1 fixtures – they travel to Balbriggan on Sunday at 2pm as they take on Dublin.
Tickets – Universe: Sell Tickets, Create Events and Discover Experiences
Stream the game here
Hurling
What a fantastic night ahead as our hurlers welcome the 2024 All Ireland Champions to St Conleth’s this evening in Round 4. Game throws in at 6.30pm and best of luck to Tim named on the team this evening.
And pop into the game early for a POP UP Gaeltacht
Football
Our footballers and supporters are on the road this weekend as they travel to Cavan on Sunday to Kingspan Breffini at 3pm in Round 4 of the Allianz Football League
Ticket link below –
GAA Allianz League Tickets | GAA Tickets | Ticketmaster IE
Cill Dara Abú
Club Notes
We hope everyone is enjoying club notes , please remember to send in pictures or events that you would like added. Please email secretary.ardclough.kildare@gaa.ie and we will include it.
Ard Cloch Abú