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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 ...


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 ...


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 club president,  Father Wright  follo ...


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 ...


Juvenile Camogie Training Has Started
Camogie (P4-P7) Tuesday Night in Hall 7 -8


U-12/U-14 Hurling Training Times
Training for U-12 & U-12 Hurling will be as follows.Thursday 7pm – 8:15pm Saturday 10:00 – 11:30amLeague Match Nights are: Friday U-14 Thursday U-12


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 ...


CAMOGIE GENERAL MEETING AT 6.00PM ON SUNDAY 31ST JANUARY
Aghaderg  Camogie A committee is being formed for the development of camogie within the club. Parents, coaches, club members or anyone interested in the development of, promotion of or participation for their children in camogie are asked to attend. The meeting will take p ...


‘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 ...


HURLING/CAMOGIE COACHING COURSE FOR THE CLUB IN FEBRUARY/MARCH
We are hoping to get a hurling/camogie coaching course for the club in February/March.   To have it in our own club we need about 20 participants.   The course is suitable for parents, beginners, players and existing coaches. It will cover all aspects of the game and coaching tec ...


SENIOR HURLING TRAINING COMMENCES WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY AT 7.30PM
Senior hurling training starts for the new season on Wednesday 29th January at 7.30pm on the training pitch and on Sunday 31st January 2010 at 12.15pm


ST FRANCIS' WIN INDOOR HURLING TOURNAMENT
‘SCHOOLS HURLING’ Well done to St Francis Primary School P6 & P7 boys who won their first indoor Hurling tournament of 2010 at Newry Bosco on Friday 22nd January. They won the tournament by winning 4 games and drawing 1. Teams included : Warrenpoint, The Abbey, Carric ...


Main Committee Meeting Monday 8th February 8.00pm
Next Club Meeting On Monday 8th February @ 8.00pm 


Hurling Sub-Committee Meeting Sunday 21st February At 7.45pm
Next Hurling Sub-Committee meeting Is on 21st February


Senior Hurling Team Management Has Been Confirmed For The 2010 Season
The same management team will be in place for the coming season with Gerard O'Neill the manager and Sean & Kevin O'Neill as assistant managers.


WEARING OF HELMETS COMPULSORY FROM 1ST JANUARY 2010
All players from adult down to juvenile must now were a hurling helmet with face guard which meets the (NSAI) - IS 355 safety standards.This has to be applied throughout all matches and training sessions at all ages.The poster opposite can be downloaded from our 'Downloads' secti ...


Pat Lennon Gets Married On New Years Day
Congratulations to Pat Lennon on his wedding to Bronagh on New Years day.


Senior Hurling Div II Champions Souvenir Booklet
For The First Time In 35 Years Ballyvarley Have Won The Senior Hurling League Title.To mark this fantastic achievement in this the 125th year of the association we have produced a souvenir booklet of players profiles and action shots from matches throughout the year.  The bookl ...


U-10s Awards Draw Proud Parents
Just 12 hours after it had been packed for the U-12 to U-16 Juvenile awards, it was the turn of the youngest members of the club to have their commitment and achievements recognised at Ballyvarley Hall. Dozens of children, some as young as six, turned up for the awards ceremony ...


Big turnout for Juvenile Awards Night
A large crowd turned out at Ballyvarley Hall for the club's annual juvenile awards presentation night. Guests of honour were the Down senior footballer Ambrose Rodgers and the Down hurling development officer Michael McCullough. Club chairman Seamus McGrath welcomed the Club Pres ...


ANNUAL CLUB DINNER DANCE ON FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER IN THE COACH INN
This years Dinner Dance will be in the Coach INN Banbridge on Friday 4th December with Bonnie as the entertainment for the night.Come along and support your local club in this the 125th Year of the Association's existance.Tickets are priced at £25 each and will be in circulation ...


Aghaderg/Ballyvarley progress in Scór na nÓg
Aghaderg/Ballyvarley GAA club gave an excellent account of itself at the regional heat of Scor na nOg in Annaclone last Sunday. The club competed in four sections: Solo Singing, Recitation, Ballad Group and the Quiz. The standard of talent on display was impressive and a larg ...


SCÓR Na NOG THIS SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER IN ANNACLONE HALL
This Sunday our Club will take part in the Junior Scór competition in Annaclone. This is the first time we will have participated in a number of years. The Club has a long history of success in the competition and with entries in the Recitation, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Instru ...


Juvenile Awards Night Saturday 14th November
Juvenile Awards Night for Players & Families of U-16, U-14 & U-12 Football, Hurling & Camogie.On Saturday 14th November In Ballyvarley Hall At 7:45pm.Tickets are £3 for Adults and £3 for children - includes meal and music.Tickets will be distributed by Team Mentors ov ...


Aghaderg/Ballyvarley parade with the Artane Band
Aghaderg GFC/Ballyvarley HC had the honour of leading all the clubs of the county in a big parade as part of the 125 celebrations of the foundation of the GAA. Some of the youngest members of the club were chosen to represent the parish in the event which saw hundreds of juvenile ...


U-12 & U-10 Hurling Coaching/Blitz Schedule
Under 12 Hurling training Friday 18th September 6.30 – 8.00 at the club.                                                        U10 & U12 Blitz  Newry Shamrocks this Saturday 19th September.  We have to register at 10.00 and should finish around 2 – 3pm.   Please bring a pack ...


Ballyvarley Are Division II Hurling Champions For 2009
Ballyvarley Senior Hurlers brought a brilliant season to a perfect end when they travelled to Clonduff on Sunday evening for the long awaited final game of the league campaign and in typical buccaneering style they clinched the Division 2 Hurling League Title with a convincing el ...


Ballyvarley Senior Hurlers Take On Clonduff Where A Win Will Secure The League Title
This Sunday Ballyvarley Senior Hurlers travel to Hilltown to take on Clonduff in what should be another close encounter. Once again the stakes are high as a win for Ballyvarley will see them crowned Division 2 Champions for the first time ever.The Match Has A Throw-In Time Of 5:3 ...


Ballyvarley U-10 Take Part In Blitz in Warrenpoint 05/09/09
They started off against a very strong Breda team who dominated the game both skilfully and physically. In their next match against Liatroim we put up more of a fight but Liatroim proved too strong. They then had a match against Warrenpoint, unfortunately one of Ballyvarley’s str ...


Kieran Maguire Lines Out For Down Minors At Croker!
Kieran Maguire had the biggest thrill of his sporting career on Sunday as he got to play at Croke Park with the Down Minor Footballers.Unfortunately it was Mayo who progressed to the final as Down shot themselves out of the competition despite having 60% of the possession.


Mizen Head Co Cork to Malin Head in Co Donegal in four days..
From Cork to Donegal. On Sunday May 9th a group of 9 club members and friends arrived at the sports day after travelling 165 miles in two days from Thurles to Ballyvarley to mark the 125 years of the GAA. Four members of this group Seamus McGrath, (Chairman) Seamus McGreev ...


Aghaderg Lose Out In Quarter-Final Clash With St Pauls In Carryduff.
Weather conditions were far from perfect yesterday in Carryduff as Aghaderg exited the Junior Football Championship. With a gale blowing in St Pauls favour for the first thirty minutes they were able to build up a lead of 1-6 to 0-2 at the break. This proved a bridge too far for ...


Aghaderg Take On St Paul's In The Junior Football Championship On Sunday 23rd August
Aghaderg footballers travel to Carryduff this Sunday to take on St Paul's in the Junior Football Championship. All supporters should note the early throw-in time of 1:00pm.. Please come along and cheer the lads on.


Tomorrow Night's Junior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Has Been Postponed Until Wed 26th Aug
Ballyvarley play Castlewellan on Wednesday 26th August in the Junior Hurling Championship semi-final. The game will be played in Ballela with throw in at 6:45pm. There was good support at the last game and all support at this game will be most welcome as the lads try to reach the ...


Ballyvarley Progress To The Junior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals
In the wide open spaces of Pairc Esler Ballyvarley were made to work hard for their victory over a Clonduff side full of passion and vigour to reach the semi-finals of the Junior Hurling Championship.From the start there was a bite to the Clonduff challenges with a lot of play in ...


New Throw-in Time Of 7:00pm For Junior Hurling Quarter-Final Clash
Ballyvarley Hurlers take on old rivals Clonduff on Wednesday night in Pairc Esler Newry. Anyone who can make the game should come along and support the team. Ballyvarley are in the hunt for an unprecedented League and Championship double so come along and help that piece of histo ...


Under 12 Hurling Match Is Cancelled 07/08/09
This Friday’s 7th August U-12 hurling match against Clonduff is cancelled  due to people being away on holidays. It is rescheduled for Friday 21st August in Clonduff. We will however be having a training session from 7.00 – 8.30 on Friday  


Ballyvarley Senior Hurlers Go Top Of The League!
Ballyvarley Win Top Of The Table Clash With Ballycran To Go One Point Clear. With only two games left the league title is firmly in Ballyvarleys' own hands where two victories will secure the league title.


Annual Club Barbecue 5th September.
Annual BBQ Saturday 5th September, music by Highland Paddy.


Training Equipment Gone Missing!!!!
Some pieces of training equipment, namely tacklebags and a medicine ball, have gone missing from the store at the clubrooms. Did you borrow these items or do you know where they are? Contact Aidan Hegarty or Seamus McGrath.


Cúl Camp A Success For Another Year
Those who attended the GAA Cul Camp this week had a brilliant time, and were very impressed with the kit they had been given. The children thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities offered whilst the parents appreciated the early nights accrued from tired and happy children-succes ...


Two Injured As Ballyvarley Tear Carryduff Apart
Ballyvarley lost two players on Wednesday night as they brushed Carryduff a-side 4-25 to 0-8.Ciaran Connolly suffered a broken collar bone which will see him sidelined for three months and Paul O'Neill had a hamstring pull which also rules him out for a number of weeks.This could ...


NEW WHITE UMBRO ZIP-TOP HAS BEEN FOUND
A new white sports top has been found at the football field on Saturday morning after Hurling/Camogie coaching (04/07/09).If you own this garment or know who lost it please contact Kevin O'Neill so it can be returned.


Hurling and Camogie - Summer Programme (see News)
The Hurling and Camogie programme for training and coaching during the summer months is outlined below with training days, dates and times listed.Ballyvarley HC  Summer Programme for Hurling & Camogi ...


Ulster Minor Football Semi Final At Clones Saturday 27th June 5:15pm
Donegal V Down Good luck to Kieran Maguire who is part of the Down squad for this Semi-Final clash. Kieran currently plays both Minor and Senior football for our club. He is also a pretty accomplished hurler but his priority is with the County Minor squad at the moment.


CHRISTY RING & LORY MEAGHER CUP FINALS TO BE PLAYED IN CROKER!!!
The Christy Ring Final will be played in Croke Park on July 11that 4pm. The Lory Meagher will be at 12 noon and the Nicky Rackard at 2pm.   This now puts an added importance on this Saturdays Lory Meaghar semi final for An Dún Theas at Ballela at 3.30pm when they take on Donegal ...


Camogie Ulster Finals day 4th July
With the match being in Park Esler Newry, it would be important that there be a big turn out from down. EVERY CLUB is being asked to take its younger members.Any young Camog' should consider going to the match to see the level they should be striving to get to.


TRAINING PITCH MAINTENANCE WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT
At last Tuesday nights committee meeting the current condition of the training pitch was discussed and as a result team mentors are asked to use the main pitch when it is available for all training/coaching sessions and matches for the next 3 - 4 weeks.  The trainin ...


U-12 Hurlers Win Local Derby
A  game of two halves. Ballyvarley U-12 hurlers travelled to Ballela for a match which is always well fought on both sides. Ballyvarley started off well, winning balls and gaining possession. However, they could not gain any momentum and gave away too many frees. Ballela w ...


YOU CAN PLAY OUR CLUB LOTTO ONLINE NOW 15/05/2009
Supporting Aghaderg GFC & Ballyvarley HC has never been easier - no matter where you are. (And who knows, you might scoop the jackpot...) Hi there, The Aghaderg GFC & Ballyvarley HC Fundraising Lotto draws which run on a weekly basis play a huge part in the fund raising e ...


Ballyvarley Sink The 'Ferrymen'
Senior Hurling League.Ballyvarley 7-17, Portaferry 4-4.It rained goals on Wednesday night as Ballyvarley senior hurlers hit seven past Portaferry in a high scoring home game. Ballyvarley dominated from start to finish and were deserved winners by 22 points.See Full Match Repo ...


SOUTH DOWN THROUGH TO ALL-IRELAND SEMI IN THE LORY MEAGHER CUP 13/06/09
South Down 2-14, Leitrim 1-14. Congratulations to James Mc Grath, Colm O’Neill & Paul O’Neill on their victory over Leitrim in Carrick-On-Shannon. James and Colm were both on the team while Paul, who is just back from injury had to be content with a place on the bench. ...


Money Found On Training Pitch
A small sum of money has been handed in at the Club Grounds on Saturday morning. The note was found on the training pitch beside the new changing rooms. If you know of anyone who lost money over the weekend please contact any Committee member and the money can be given back to th ...


Reds trio help South Down out hurl Tyrone
There were 3 Ballyvarley hurlers involved in the opening match of the All-Ireland Lorie Meagher Cup between South Down and Tyrone. James McGrath and Colm O'Neill were at left half back and right full back respectively with Paul O'Neill, returning from injury, on the bench.South D ...


2005 CUMANN LÚTHCHLEAS GAEL Gaelic Athletic Association Club Constitution and Rules
Have a read through the Club Constitution on the website or download a copy for your own information or point of reference. 


U12 Hurlers Draw With Clonduff 29/05/2009
Ballyvarley hold out for a well earned draw.See results section for match report.


Aghaderg Lose Local Derby By The Narrowest Of Margins
Aghaderg lost to Tullylish by a single point on Friday night under somewhat controversial circumstances. We had at least two clear-cut points ruled out due to the loyal Tullylish umpires who waved them wide.Where is the video evidence when you need it?Match report in the results ...


U12 Hurlers Are Top Of League Section
The U-12 Hurlers continue their impressive form to top their section in the league with their third consecutive victory. For full match reports go to the results section of the website.


Another Win for U-12s
Annaderg U-12s continued their strong run in the league with a third successive victory on Sunday. A squad of more than 25 players travelled to Drumgath for the match which saw some excellent passages of play by the team. Match report online. ...


HAS ANYONE LOST A HOUSE KEY AT THE CLUB PREMISES?
A house key has been found at the club grounds, the owner can collect it from the secretary Aidan Hegarty. 


CÚL CAMP REMINDER FOR 6TH JULY 2009
The Annual Summer Camp will be held during the week 6th – 10th July and provides coaching in hurling, camogie and football for players aged between 7 and 14. The cost is £30.00 per child for 5 days coaching from 10.00 to 2.30pm.  On the final day each child will receive a kit bag ...


SENIOR FOOTBALLER/HURLER DAVY MC GOVERN TIES THE KNOT!
Congratulations to Senior Footballer/Hurler David Mc Govern who got married to Noleen Mc Givern in Magheral Church on Friday 15th May.The Reception was in the Burrendale Hotel in Newcastle.Aghaderg GFC & Ballyvarley HC would like to Wish Davy and Noleen all the best for the f ...


"IT'S A LONG WAY FROM TIPPERARY" 10/05/2009
It is a Long Way…. As the song goes, ‘it is a long way from Tipperary’; something nine cyclists found out over the weekend of the 9th and 10th of May. In fact it is about 160 miles from Thurles Tipperary to the pitch on the Scarva Road, via Roscrea, Kinnitty, Tullamore, Ki ...


125 YEARS OF THE GAA CLUB DAY 10TH MAY 2009
This Sunday the club, like others all over the world, will celebrate 125 years of the GAA;A sports day will commence at the club grounds from 1.45pm.  Proceedings will get under way with a fancy dress parade followed by football, hurling, camogie and athletic competitions.  There ...


AGHADERG U-14 CAMOGS DO THE DOUBLE OVER ATTICAL
Aghaderg fought out a hard earned victory over visiting Attical on Thursday night. This is the second win against Attical this year played out in what can only be described as very wintery conditions. In fact a hail-storm, that bad descended upon the girls that we had to stop the ...


DOWNLOAD YOUR CÚL CAMP APPLICATION FORM NOW
Application forms (right) for this years Cúl Camp can now be downloaded from the "Downloads" section of our website.You can fill the form in and bring it along to the "Cul Camp Stand" at our "Club Day" on Sunday 10th May at our playing fields.


"Trip From Tipp" For Day of the Club 10th May
Sunday 10th May has been chosen as the Day of the Club as part of the GAA 125 celebrations. Every club in the association is expected to hold their own events to mark the occasion.  Seamus McGrath, club chairman, is organising a cycle from Thurles to Ballyvarley. The ‘Trip ...


CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF THE GAA SPORTS DAY 10TH MAY 2009
On Sunday 10th May the club will celebrate 125 years of the GAA; Football, Hurling, Camogie and Athletic Competitions will commence at the club grounds @ 1.45. There will also be other sideshows, teas and refreshments on the day.  Any assistance with organising the day would ...


Senior Hurlers Play Out Titanic Draw With Clonduff
Ballyvarley Vs Clonduff It was a pulsating game of Hurling last Wednesday night when Ballyvarley senior hurlers and their Clonduff counterparts came together in a breathless game of hurling. The pace was up to championship standard from the start as both sides ripped into ...


Irish Summer Colleges Grants Scheme 2009
Cumann Lúthchleas Gael - Chontae an Dúin Scéim Deontais Gaeltachta 2009 Tá Bord Chontae an Dúin ag tairiscint beagán deontais Gaeltachta le freastal ar Choláistí/Chúrsaí Gaeilge Samhraidh i 2009. Tá na deontais ar fáil do dhaltaí scoile (baill den Chumann Luthchleas Gael), atá in ...


UPCOMING HURLING/CAMOGIE WORKSHOPS & COURSES
Hurling/ Camogie Nursery ProgrammeDate: Thursday 16th AprilTime: 7:30pm; 2hr Workshop (1½hrs Practical; ½hr Theory)Venue: Swatragh GAC.Info: This is an Indoor Coach Participation Session and will look at Drills,Skills and games for players aged 4-8yrs.Tutor: Kevin KellyPlease not ...


All Playing Members Are Reminded That Club Membership Is Now Over Due!!!!
All players are asked to have their membership paid before league games commence.  It is important that all juvenile & senior players have membership paid otherwise they are not eligible to play and are not covered in the event of injury.     


HELP NEEDED FOR CLUB MAINTENANCE
If you can help with the maintenance of the club grounds e.g. grass cutting contact Jimmy Stewart or Aidan Hegarty.    


PAT MC GRATH SPONSORS U-14 CAMOGIE LEAGUE 2009
Pat McGrath has donated £200 sponsorship for the Down U-14 12-A-Side Camogie league this year. Each league in Camogie has sponsorship from various businesses throughout the County.Aghaderg will benefit from this sponsorship directly as we have a team in that particular league. Th ...