Football

Join us for a night of celebration to support your Allstar county men

A group of Armagh GAA referees gallantly changed their tune on Saturday and instead of the shrill sound of whistles, it was the rattling of Southern Area Hospice collection buckets as they took part in a walking charity tour of the county to raise funds for the Southern Area Hospice
A group of Armagh GAA referees gallantly changed their tune on Saturday and instead of the shrill sound of whistles, it was the rattling of Southern Area Hospice collection buckets as they took part in a walking charity tour of the county to raise funds f A group of Armagh GAA referees gallantly changed their tune on Saturday and instead of the shrill sound of whistles, it was the rattling of Southern Area Hospice collection buckets as they took part in a walking charity tour of the county to raise funds for the Southern Area Hospice
By Neil Loughran

IRISH NEWS ALLSTARS: Join us for a night of celebration to support your Allstar county men. On September 12 we are hosting the 25th annual Irish News Allstars at the Armagh City Hotel and we want you to be there. Be the first to know who our readers voted as their top 15 players in this year’s Championship - don’t miss a great night. Tickets cost £45 +VAT and can be purchased now at irishnews.com/allstars

CARRYDUFF: The club’s ‘Gaelic for mothers and others’ section is having a blitz on Saturday from10am-12.30pm. In its third year, there will be over 20 teams participating ie 220-plus mothers and others taking part representing six counties.

ST JOHN’S, DRUMNAQUOILE: Following on from last year’s successful sponsored juvenile walk, the club will hold this year’s fun walk on Sunday. Everyone is welcome, including dogs on leads. The walk will start at 2pm. Please assemble in the main car park at 1.45pm. Sponsorship forms are available at juvenile training. Our friends at The Fancy Fox and Eat Fresh have sponsored water and fresh fruit. We will also be announcing the winners of the ‘tops on tour’ competition.

ST BRONAGH’S, ROSTREVOR: There are still a few tickets left on our bus to the ladies’ All-Ireland final. Book your ticket now with Marty Brown (07714 84824) or Margaret Devlin (07956 629556). If you have pre-booked a ticket, please secure your place with payment ASAP as the coach is filling up.

ST PATRICK’S, DONAGHMORE: The Francis Donnelly tournament takes place at the club on Sunday. Anyone available to help should contact Colly Woods 07767 291122, Marty O’Neill 07801 819 631, or the club phone 07879 814798. Referees, linesmen, runners, BBQ co-ordinator, scores co-ordinators all needed.

Meanwhile, beginner and intermediate Irish classes start on Tuesday, September 17 - beginners at 7pm, intermediate at 8pm. Classes last an hour and are designed to go at a pace that suits all. Some spaces still available on both. Contact Seán Antón Ó Conalláin on 07709 714100 or saconlon15@hotmail.co.uk. Everyone welcome.

BALLYMARTIN: The third annual U10 tournament under the lights takes place on Saturday, October 5. Invites are currently being sent, running times etc are all being arranged. If you want to help referee, umpire, set up, steward or help in any way at all, please don’t hesitate to contact the club any member of the youth committee or youth officer Noel Kerr. Many hands make light work.