The seniors played a third challenge game in pre-season away to Ardglass on a very cold and windswept Ardtole pitch. It was a game of two halves with the Fin leading by three points at the interval. A strong second half showing by the host saw them win by five in the end. Ardglass 2-12 Aughlisnafin 1-10. We had six minor players involved, five started and one came on as a second half sub. Congrats to Ruairi Quinn on bagging his first senior goal. Impressive showings from Oran Flanagan (0-02), Eoin Lundy (0-01) in attack and Callum Haynes and Jack Matthews in defence. Thanks to Ardglass for hosting the game and Aide Sharvin for officiating. The soup and sandwiches were well received afterwards and thanks to members of the Ardglass club for their hospitality.
Training continues this Wednesday at the 3G pitch at 9 pm and Monday 12th March at the same venue at 8 pm. A final challenge game may be arranged for this Sunday.
The seniors opening league game is at home to Aghaderg on Easter Tuesday 3rd April at 6.45 pm. The second game away to St Michaels has been re-fixed for Tuesday 10th April at 7 pm.
The senior team are seeking sponsors of the match ball for all home games this season. We now have the first four games covered, and are looking another four donations. If any member, family or local business is interested please contact our coaching officer Gerard Lenaghan on 0785 426 2858 or email pro.aughlisanfin.down@gaa.ie for details.
The Baile an Locha minors will see their first competitive action this Sunday in Carryduff at the O’Neills/Sentel East Down Minor Feis 7’s commencing at 12.30 pm. Training continues on Wednesday 14th March at 8 pm on the 3G pitch.
Our U16s will train every Tuesday at 6.30 pm in the Fin hall. The U14’s train every Wednesday 7 pm in the Fin hall.
Training for the U12’s, Year 6’s & 4’s will commence 21st March.
We will be hosting a Child Protection seminar on Thursday 29th March 7 to 10 pm in the annexe at the Aughlisnafin Community Hall. All committee members, club coaches and mentors and those parents who wish to help on match days with transport should attend.
Very well done to our U16 players Conor Donnelly, Peter O’Hare and Rhys Clarke who are invited back for a third and final trial with the Down Emerging Talent U15 football squad this Saturday at the Red High.
Good luck also to our u14 players Marc Quinn and Ethan Murray who will attend the upcoming Emerging Talent U14 football trials.
Lotto (02/03/2018) numbers were 3, 19, 22, 25. No winners. New Jackpot £3,050. You can play the lotto on-line. Go to our club website www.aughlisnafingac.com and click on the klubfunder play lotto icon.