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All Ireland Football Quarter Finals Next Week Will Be All-Ticket!
The All Ireland Football Quarter final next weekend will be an AllTicket Fixture. It will not be known until Monday whether our game is on Saturday or Sunday. Clubs and Board Members should have theirTicket Orders with me by 10.00 am on Wednesday Morning and Tickets can then be c ...


CLUB KIT NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
Club kit is now available to order – Tracksuits, Hooded Tops, T-Shirts, Bags, Shorts, Socks etc.   Samples and a limited number of shorts and socks are available to view and buy at the club shop.   Order forms are available from the shop and the club website http://www.aghade ...


CLUB LOTTO JACKPOT GOES!!!!!!!!
Congratulations To Eugene Mc Grath Who Tonight 12th July Has Just Scooped Our Massive £8350 Lotto Jackpot.Well Done Eugene!Enjoy The Win!


Annual Club Sports Day Sunday 4th July
This Years Annual Sports day Is This Sunday 4th July Starting At 2:00pm Everyone Welcome.Come Along And Join The Fun!!! You Can Download A Flyer Of Events From Our Downloads section.


U-12 Hurling Match Cancelled
U12 hurling match away to Ballela Thurdsay 17th June cancelled due to open night at St Patrick’s School and 1st year exams.


Cul Camp 2010 Is Fast Approaching!!!!!
All Cul Camp forms must be filled in and returned to Peter McConville by the 23rd June 2010 Forms are available in the shop or can be downloaded from our Club Website in the 'Downloads' section. Cost Of The Cúl Camps Are: P1&P2           £25  P3 – age 13  £35


Down v Tyrone Ulster Semi Final 19th June
Please see below the pricing arrangements for admission to Casement Park. Please note this game is Not an All Ticket Fixture. In relation to covered Stand Tickets due to thelimited number of Tickets available to us we are only able to allocate 2 per Club.***Prices for this Fixtur ...


Ballyvarley Boys Play In Lory Meagher Cup
Ballyvarleys Paul O'Neill, James Mc Grath and Colm O'Neill played for South Down in the opening round of the Lory Meagher Cup on Saturday 5th June.Unfortunately they were on the wrong side of a 1-13 to 1-12 scoreline.The attached photo shows Paul & James in action.Match repor ...


Aghaderg GFC & Ballyvarley HC Presents Annual Club Barbecue 12th June
Saturday 12th June 2010 @ 8:30pm Celebrity 7-A-Side Football @ 7:00pm Music: “The Pretenders”     Bar Facilities     Admission £10


Aghaderg Pipped At The Post
Aghaderg senior footballers traveled to Holywood to play St Pauls on Monday night in a rearranged league match. Weather and playing conditions were excellent with a fresh breeze blowing off Belfast Lough.. See full match report in the 'Results' section!


Down V Donegal Is Not An All-Ticket Match
A CharaThe Down v Donegal game on 30th May is NOT an All Ticket Fixture.There are though a limited number of Stand Tickets available to Clubs,these will be priced as followsAdult £23.00 Covered StandAdult £21.00 Open StandFamily Open Stand Only Adult £21.00 Child £5.00OAPS Open S ...


Ballyvarley Lose Out In High Scoring 'Derby' Thriller
Down SHL Div 1:  Ballela  3-19   Ballyvarley  2-14   The long-awaited derby clash between Ballyvarley and Ballela lived up to all pre-match expectations and in an entertaining high-scoring thriller it was Ballela who eventually romped home with a convincing eight po ...


Well deserved victory for Under 12 Hurlers
Ballyvarley travelled to Liatroim on Thursday 20th May.  It was always expected to be a tough match especially with Liatroim easily beating Warrenpoint and Castlewellan. Ballyvarley started off strong and won an early penalty. Unfortunately Connor McPolin was unable to convert it ...


BBQ & Rounders Evening Ballyvarley Main Pitch Saturday 29th May
To celebrate the opening of our new club shop we are having a BBQ and Rounders night on Saturday 29th May.You can download the flyer for the event from our downloads section.Starting at 6pm ALL WELCOME


Feis Hurling 7's - in Ballela, 5.30pm Sat 22nd May
The Ballyvarley senior hurlers are playing in the Feis Hurling 7's on Saturday 22nd May in Ballela. Both the Junior and Intermediate Sevens will be held at this venue. The Ballyvarley hurlers play in the Intermediate section. Their first game at 6pm vs Ballela, followed by Wa ...


Level 1 Adult Hurling Course at Bredagh GAC on 4th / 5th June and 11th / 12th June 2010.
Down GAA will be hosting a Level 1 Adult Hurling Course at Bredagh GAC on4th / 5th June and 11th / 12th June 2010. The Course will be held in Cherryvale Playing Fields. The course is open to any coach who has completed the Foundation Award at Least 1 year ago.The cost of the co ...


U12 hurlers 6th May at home to Newry Shamrocks
A game of two halves   Ballyvarley started off well in the match but were unable to hit the target.  Unfortunately Shamrocks were able to score and racked up 3 goals and 2 points. It did not look good for the rest of the match.   Half time score  Ballyvarley 0 – 0  Shamroc ...


Down Players launch Poker Classic Saturday 22nd May
Poker tournament to raise funds for the Down Senior Football Team     WHAT:            Red and Black 1960 Poker Classic, in aid of             Down               GAA Training Fund WHEN:            Saturday, 22nd May 2010 at 7.00pm WHERE:         Carrickda ...


Schools Hurling Camogie Competition Friday 21st May
The club will be hosting a schools hurling camogie competition on this Friday the 21st May from 10:00am to 1:30pmSchools participating are: St. Francis Aghaderg, St. Colmans Annaclone, St. Mary’s Banbridge and St. Colmans Dromore.The County board will provide their coaches to ref ...


Foundation Hurling Coaching (Including Child Protection)
The county have agreed to host a Foundation Hurling Coaching Course at the club. It will be run on Friday evening / Saturday. We will need 12 participants This is an official recognised course. Dates to be confirmed but most likely will take place before July break. Please contac ...


Club Notes For Week/Ending 16th May.
The club Lotto jackpot has still not been won and has now reached £7950,00.  The numbers drawn last Monday 10th May were 16, 18, 22 & 27.  Two players matched 3 numbers and won £10 each, they were Pat McGrath & Fidelma Stewart.  Play the Lotto online at ww ...


U12 Hurlers Start League With A Victory.
Ballyvarley U-12 hurlers started their league campaign with an encounter at home to local rivals Ballela. Ballela, who fielded a young team were considered the underdogs for this match.  As expected, Ballyvarley opened the score with a goal each from Nathan Jones and Connor McPol ...


Senior Hurling Match Against Leitrim Still Up In The Air
Our Wednesday night Division 1 fixture with Leitrim has been refixed provisionally now for next Monday 1st May. It was changed from Wednesday to Tuesday which was unsuitable, then it moved to Saturday at 4:30pm which also did not suit so now it has been moved again and has still ...


Senior Football Fixture Change Versus Dromara
Please note that this Fridays Senior football fixture (30/04/10) away to Dromara has now been changed to Thursday 29th at 7:15pm.


ECG Screening Clinics For Those Aged Over 14 Are Available Free Of Charge
Clinics to be held in Jordanstown on the 29th and 30th May   For those under 18 permission slips will be required (see team mentors for details). When the names of all wishing to be tested are gathered, ...


U-12 Hurling Change Of Venue Thursday 29th April
‘The Under 12 hurling match Thursday 29th April against Ballela will now be played at Ballyvarley at 7.30pm. Players to be at pitch at 6.30pm.’


Underage Hurling Coaching To Start Saturday 1st May At 10:00am
On Saturday May 1st the club will commence hurling coaching/training for Under 10's i.e. Primary 4, 5 and 6 children and U12s i.e Primary 7 children.  The U10 session wil run from 10 - 11am and the U12 session from will run from 11 - 12.30.  The club will supply hurls and hel ...


Night-At-The-Races Friday 7th May
The Night-at-the-Races will be held on Friday May 7th in the clubrooms.Sponsorship of races and horses is now sought. If you would like to contribute to this fund raiser please contact any committee member. 


Cul Camp This Year Starts On Monday 5th July
This years annual Cul Camp will be held from Monday 5th to Friday 9th July, beginning each day at 10.00am and ending at 2.30pm.  Application forms will soon be available and our club co-ordinator this year is Peter McConville 07815142912.  


Ulster Poc Fada Over Divis Mountain On Saturday 5th June 2010
The Ulster Poc Fada is taking place on Saturday 5th June on Divis Mountain Belfast. In order to qualify the Down Poc Fada will take place at 3.00pm on Sunday 2nd May. There are 5 categories. Mens over 40's, Mens Seniors, Under 16 boys. Camog Senior, Camog Under 16. Can u ...


Annaderg U-14's Win Local Derby 19/04/2010
Under 14 football match 19/4/10 local derby against Clann Na Banna   In a very entertaining match Annaderg picked up their first win of the season against their local rivals. In a close fought first half Annaderg went in leading by the smallest of margins  (1 point) having fought ...


Senior Hurling training Sat(24th April) at 6pm due to Down game
Due to the Down vs Armagh Division 2 Football final game on Sunday, the senior hurlers will train this Saturday 24th April instead of Sunday. Training will start at 6pm sharp.


Ballyvarley Take Part In U-12 Hurling Blitz Saturday 17th April
Ballyvarley U12 Hurlers travelled to Cherryvale Playing Fields to take part in a Blitz on Saturday 17th April. We fielded a side of 13 players who started off well against a skilful Portaferry side. To most of the spectators amazement, Ballyvarley took the first score with a goal ...


Down V Armagh National League Division 2 Final Sunday 25th April
The Down v Armagh game in Croke Park on 25th April is an All Ticket game. Ticket prices are as follows: Adult Seated €25/£22, Under 16s€5/£4.50. There will be concessions in the Cusack and Davin Stands forStudents and OAPs, there are no concessions in the Hogan Stand where al ...


Senior hurlers play Portaferry (A) on Sat 17th April at 5.15pm
Ballyvarley senior hurlers now play away in Portaferry. Throw in is at 5.15pm. Players are asked to meet at Tech on Castlewellan Road at 3pm.


Senior Football This Friday Night In Derryleckagh At 7.00PM
Supporters are reminded that this Fridays (16/04/10)match against Newry Mitchels has been moved to Derryleckagh at 7.00PM.


Goalfest sees Reds end Ulster Hurling League on a high
Ulster Senior Hurling League:  Ballyvarley  4-13   Cappagh Gaels  0-5   A cracking first half of skilful hurling and deadly finishing saw Ballyvarley turn the form book upside down as they blasted high riding Cappagh Gaels and earned their second victory of their ...


Reds perform well in 1st Div 1 Hurling game before late goals
Down Senior Hurling League Division 1; Newry Shamrocks v. Ballyvarley The inability to put the ball in the net was to prove Ballyvarley’s undoing as they made their debut in the Down Senior Hurling League Division 1. With a much re-jigged line-up from last years successful title ...


Four Masters edge out Reds by three
Ulster Hurling League: Four Masters 1-12 Ballyvarley 1-9 Ballyvarley turned their long trek to Donegal for this Ulster Hurling League game into a pleasant team-bonding exercise when they spent the weekend in the pleasant sea-side town. The team arrived early, had their lunc ...


Aghaderg Senior Footballers Get Their Season Underway With A Challenge Match Under Lights
Aghaderg travelled to Saint Pat's Cullyhanna on Monday night past for this pre season challenge game underlights.With a few of the more seasoned lads out injured it was going to be a match for the fringe players of last year plus a few of the younger lads stepping into the team t ...


Lisnaskea Survive Late Onslaught From Ballyvarley In The Ulster Hurling League 20/03/10
Ulster Senior Hurling League:   Lisnaskea  0-12   Ballyvarley 0-8   A rousing rally in the last quarter almost worked the oracle for Ballyvarley on their first ever visit to Lisnaskea in the Ulster Hurling League but in the end the home side survived the unexpected fig ...


Big Switch On pictures in the Gallery
Jimmy and Bertie do the honours. Report in News section and more pictures in the Gallery


Musical Night Marks Big Switch-On
Aghaderg/Ballyvarley GAA club celebrated the official switch-on of its new floodlight facility with an evening of sport and entertainment at the weekend. The £12,000 project to erect floodlighting around the club’s training ground at its Scarva Road site was completed recent ...


NOTE - Down v Armagh -All Ticket Game
Tickets will be priced as follows Stand£13.00 €15.00UNDER 16£4.00 OR €5.00Terrace£10.00 or €13.00Under 16s£4.00 or €5.00All requests for Tickets to Club Secretary Aidan Lavery on 07889 771970 before Wednesday 17th at 8 pm.


Senior Hurlers Beat Kilclief In The Ulster League 13/03/10
Ulster Senior Hurling League:  Ballyvarley  0-14      Kilclief  1-9   An almost full strength Ballyvarley side got off the mark in the Ulster League with a battling, gritty performance that edged out a fast and physical Kilclief side by two points in Ballyvarley on Sat ...


Club Down - together, lets make it happen
Pride in the past comes naturally to all Down followers; faith in the future comes with dedication and commitment. Now, together let's make it happen.Club Down has the objective of providing the resources for the development, promotion and betterment of GAA in the county, geared ...


Floodlight Switch-on Event Saturday 20th March
The date for the formal switch on of the floodlights on the training pitch has been set! Saturday March 20th was agreed. People attending are asked to come at 7.30pm for an 8pm switch on. Format:The format of the evening will be a blessing by Father Andrew Mc Mahon followed by tw ...


Hurling/Camogie Coaching Course at Club Thursday 25th March
There will be a hurling/camogie coaching course at the club on Thursday 25th March 2010   The course is suitable for parents, beginners, players and existing coaches. It will cover ...


Club to host U14 Hurling Blitz Thurs 18th March
The 14s hurling team will host a four team blitz on Thursday 18th March under the lights at the club from 7 - 9pm.Teams participating will be Laoitrim, Clonduff and Warrenpoint.There will be 6 x 15 minute matches played on a round robin basis.


BALLYVARLEY PLAY THEIR FIRST MATCH IN THE ULSTER HURLING LEAGUE 06/03/2010
Ulster Senior Hurling League:  Tir Na NOg  1-11    Ballyvarley  0-6   Ballyvarley took their first tentative steps into Saturday’s Ulster Senior Hurling League and despite losing to Randlestown’s Tir Na NOg in their opening game they gave the thumbs up to the new ...


AGHADERG GFC & BALLYVARLEY HC WIN CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD 03/03/2010
Aghaderg GFC & Ballyvarley HC scooped the 'Club Of The Year' award at last Wednesdays Banbridge District Senior Sports Awards And Sports Reception in the Belmont Hotel.Chairman Seamus Mc Grath was there to accept the award on the night. The Club were acknowledged for providin ...


2010 Club Membership Pack Available To Download
You can now download our '2010 Membership Pack' from our downloads section and fill in the appropriate forms and come along to one of our Registration Days on the 14th March or the 21st March. 


Senior Hurling Training - Wed 7.15pm, Sun 12.15pm
Senior Hurlers - Train every Wednesday at 7.15pm, Sunday at 12.15pm.


Ballyvarley Senior Hurlers Get The New Season Under Way With Challenge Match Away To Craobh Rua
Craobh Rua  4-8   Ballyvarley 4-4 Ballyvarley shook off some of the cobwebs from the long winter break when they were put to the test by a talented Craobh Rua side in Camlough in the first challenge game of the season, and lost surprisingly by four clear points in a below ...


Senior Football Training Is On Monday & Friday Nights
Senior football training continues on Friday’s @ 7.30 and Monday’s @ Monday @ 7.30:Their league season commences on Monday 5th April away to Bright followed by a home game against Tecconnaught.  New players are welcome and those playing minor football this season are asked to att ...


CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR THE 2010 SEASON AND MUST BE PAID BEFORE 31ST MARCH
We would like to thank you for your financial support for our club over the last twelve months and assure you that the membership scheme made a vital contribution towards our efforts in maintaining our facilities and activities during the year. We hope that you can continue to su ...


‘Schools Indoor Hurling’
St Francis P6 & P7’s who won their section in Newry, travelled to Portaferry on Wednesday 27th January to play against the other group winners and Ards teams. The scores were: Ballyvarley  4  Kircubbin     2 Rostrevor    1  Ballyvarley  0 Portaferry   2 ...