RÉALT NA MARA: The annual supper dance was held in the clubhouse on February 27, and a great night was had by all. Awards went to John Whelan for hurler of the year, John Doyle for footballer of the year, and Geraldine Redmond for clubperson of the year. Well done to all.

Hard luck to the Under-13 boys who played their 2009 winter hurling league final in Ballygarrett versus. Carnew. It was a tough match with our boys playing an excellent game, only losing by one point in the last minute (3-3 to 0-11).

Under-6 boys' indoor hurling training is on Fridays from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. (contact Barry Dench, 087-2894299). Under-8 hurling training, Thursdays (contact Mary Higgins, 086-2532013). Under-10 boys' training, 7-8 p.m. (contact Aidan Wafer, 087-6873538). Under-12 boys, Fridays (contact Murt Fleming, 087-9471903). Under-14/16 boys, Sunday, 12 noon to 1 p.m. (contact Pat Doyle, 087-6779634).

On Tuesday, March 16, the St. Patrick's night concert will be held. Anyone interested in entering an act, please contact Jim O'Connor (086-2681830).

Ballygarrett clubhouse has now a full bar facility and function room and will be available for parties, holy communions etc. For bookings or enquiries, please contact Mary Cooper (087-8111840) or Noelle O'Connor (087-9858746).

All club membership is now due for the coming season for all outdoor activities. Contact Brendan Hobbs and Mary Cooper for all indoor training etc.

On Wednesday, March 10, there will be a launch and registration night for the Riverchapel school of hurling, to be held in the school at 7 p.m. All boys and girls who attend the school of hurling will have to be registered with Réalt na Mara-Ballygarrett G.A.A. club.

This will entail the payment of membership and the signing of the consent forms by parents/guardians on the night. Club gear will be on sale and refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

MONAGEER-BOOLAVOGUE

The Under-16s got their championship off the ground on Sunday morning last. They were well in the game until some late enforced changes let Naomh Éanna run out winners by 2-11 to 1-6.

The Under-12s had a great day out in Wexford Park on Sunday last as they got the oppurtunity to play Sarsfields in the halftime break of the Wexford v. Sligo game in football. Under-14s started training this week and most likely will have a game on Sunday morning. Watch out for a text later in the week.

While all under-age players have to wear helmets when playing hurling, the only helmets approved by the G.A.A. are Marc, Mycro and Azzurri. Please check all helmets prior to season start.

A reminder that our under-age section will be marching in the 1500 anniversary St. Patrick's Day parade, with more details of times etc. closer to the day.

Our adults got their football off to a good start with a 1-14 to 1-7 win over Volunteers in their first round league game.

Congrats also to Diarmuid Breen, James Sweeney, James Gahan and Ray O'Brien on their recent win as part of the C.B.S. school team which captured the South Leinster football final.

BUFFERS ALLEY

Club development draws (January, February, special paid-up members) will take place on Friday, March 12, in the clubhouse at 9.30 p.m. If you have a card and have not returned it yet, please do as soon as possible to Joe Hughes or Mary Foley. Adult membership (players and social members) can also be paid on these cards.

The camogie club will be holding a coffee evening on Friday night next, March 12, at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse. This night is also a registration night for adult and under-age camogie members, and the officers of the camogie club will attend to organise membership for the coming year. Confectionery welcome.

Buffers Alley is organising a Foundation Level G.A.A. course in the clubhouse on Monday, March 22, from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. This training is very important for all parents and coaches involved with under-age teams and for anyone who might be interested in getting involved with training in the future. For further details contact Michael Murphy (087-6776651 - Chairman, Coiste na nÓg).

CASTLETOWN-L MELLOWS

Our Under-16 football team got off to a great start to the championship with an away victory to Bunclody on a scoreline of 2-8 to 3-3. Both goals were scored by Seán Roche. This is a strong squad and they enjoyed getting the year off to a good start.

The Under-12 hurling third round saw Liam Mellows securing three fine wins over all their opposition to place them top of the group.

The final group of qualifying games takes place on Friday night next when Liam Mellows will find out who their opposition will be for the 'A' semi-finals which are to take place on March 19. Undoubtedly the game of the night was between Liam Mellows and St. Pat's (Camolin). After Eoin Cullen opened the scoring with a fine goal in the first few minutes, the Pat's responded with three unanswered goals to leave the scoreline 3-0 to 1-0 ten minutes remaining.

Liam Mellows rallied to the cause and, with two great goals from Shane Halpin and one each from the Brookes brothers, Robbie and Dara, they went on to win the game by 5-0 to 4-0.

The Under-10 hurlers had a great day in the Arklow indoor competition on Saturday last, resulting in two wins and two draws. Scorers were Liam Coleman, Ciarán Power, Alex Murphy and Frank Kavanagh, with Mike Fenlon playing great in the backs.

A reminder that the official opening of the Chris Murray Arena will take place on Sunday next, March 14.

Registrations will be taking place from 12 noon, with new family membership to incorporate a ticket for the Model County Draw priced at ¤200. There will also be club gear for sale on the day. It will be a fun-packed day with refreshments served, and all are very welcome.

HWH-BUNCLODY

Our three teams were out in the first round of the football leagues last weekend, and the three of them were successful.

Our Intermediate team beat Ferns by two points. Team: Patrick Kavanagh; Enda Slevin, Pat Jackman, Matthew Byrne; John Atkinson, William Atkinson, Barry Kehoe; James Moorhead, Conor Kinsella; Ollie Connors, Keith O'Hara, David Reck; Peter Atkinson, James Kehoe. Subs. used: Mylie Connors, Bryan O'Hara, Fiachra Cleere.

Our second team beat Adamstown in Adamstown on a scoreline of 1-4 to 0-6. In a low-scoring game which saw a lot of wides, HWH-Bunclody eventually edged it with a goal in controversial circumstances by Bryan O'Hara.

Team: Art O'Neill; Paul Jackman, Kevin Dunne, James Creane; Ger Cowman, James Moorhead, Davy Murphy; Fiachra Cleere, Paul Finn; Mark Murphy, Bryan O'Hara, Matthew Byrne; Declan Byrne, John Byrne, Shane Kehoe. Subs. used: C.J. Meyler, Liam Kelly.

The third team had an impressive win in the first game of the 2010 league on a scoreline of 1-9 points to 0-6. There was a good balance to the team with a mixture of youth and some experienced players.

Team: J. Carton; J. Jackman, T. Kavanagh, A. Doyle; P. Atkinson, C. Atkinson, J. Kane; N. Guinan, C. Roberts; B. Foley, J.P. Connors, B. Mernagh; R. Byrne, M. Connors, J. Connors. Subs. - C. Kelly, O. Dunbar, F. Reck, M. Berry, J. Doyle, M. Connors, D. Finn.

Our Minors had a practice match against a very strong Rathvilly on Thursday and, despite missing a few players, they gave a good account of themselves. Our first match in the championship is on Sunday next verus Maudlintown at home. All support would be welcome.

Our Under-16 footballers opened their championship campaign by losing to Castletown by two points. Report in next week's notes.

On Wednesday last, Kilmyshall National School boys participated in the football section of the mini-sevens where, despite not getting through to the second round, Jordan Hall was 'man of the day', stopping some real bullets! On Thursday it was the girls' turn as they outshone Coolgreany, Caim and Courtnacuddy to qualify for the next round.

Boys: Jordan Hall, Darren Murphy, Diarmuid Crean, Brendan Roberts, Dylan Kavanagh, Bobby McKeown, Laurence Dunne, Jamie Dunne, Adam Sadler, James Sheridan.

Girls: Edel Crean, Mairéad Dunne, Michaela Maloney, Rebecca Murphy, Ava Slye, Róisín Kelly, Shannon Plunkett, Emily Parr, Shannon Redmond, Ciara Kelly.

RAPPAREES-STARLIGHTS

What a wonderful beginning to what we hope will be a good year at Bellefield, with all three Starlights teams notching up convincing victories in the first round of this season's All-County Leagues.

Our Senior footballers were the first out in Bellefield on Saturday, beating the Sarsfields by 3-14 to 0-5. Our Junior footballers had no problem following suit against the same opposition, winning their encounter by 4-11 to 1-4, and on Sunday our new-look Junior 'B' team had an overwhelming first win over Tara Rocks at Bellefield by 7-13 to 1-4.

It was lovely to see guys like Seán 'Bosco' Crotty and James 'Jamie' Doyle making a return to Gaelic football, and the father and son combination of Maurice and Graham Donohoe and the brother combination of Barry and Michael Nolan at this level.

Well done to all concerned over the weekend. May it be the sign of things to come and, as they say, 'tosach maith leath na hoibre', or a good beginning is half the work.

This week's fixtures are on the website as follows: Junior 'B' footballers v. Bunclody at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, away; Senior footballers v. Duffry Rovers at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, away; Junior footballers v. Volunteers at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, away.

Camogie training for Under-10s, Under12s and Under-14s is in Bellefield on Wednesday at 5.30 p.m., and our Under-16 hurlers are taking part in a Juvenile blitz in Belfast this weekend. Go raibh an tá libh - and the same to our Minor footballers, playing in Bellefield on Sunday next at 11.30 a.m. to begin their campaign.

And those of you who wish to treat your mothers or wives on Sunday next needn't despair - you can see the Minor game and then retreat to the Complex where you can available of a four-course meal for Mother's Day being organised by the Athenaeum Restoration committee.

Each mother will receive a little memento of the day and musical entertainment will follow the repas. For only ¤20 this is a lovely way to celebrate Mother's Day and support a very worthy cause.

Our next under-age disco is a special St. Patrick's Day one at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, in the clubhouse - admission ¤5. Join us on St. Patrick's night at Bellefield where a post-parade concert is being run by the very hard-working Parade committee. Admission is free and wonderful entertainment is guaranteed.

For up to the minute information on all fixtures and club happenings, text your number and e-mail address to me at 0876644603.

M'TOWN-C'DOCKRELL

The Intermediate footballers got their league campaign off to a winning start at a sun-drenched Farmleigh on Saturday evening last with a point to spare against a well-fancied Kilmore side. The home side began brightly and had a lot of possession even if it wasn't reflected on the scoreboard at half-time.

They had only three points to show for their efforts with minors from M. Kehoe, Sim and Mitch. Kilmore had a goal in the first-half from a quick break after another Marshalstown attack broke down in the final third (HT: 1-2 to 0-3).

The home side re-grouped at half-time and put in a much better shift in the secondhalf with goals from John Kinsella (with the left peg) and Andrew Quigley (who was making his debut) along with points from Mitch Jordan (two) and Frank Kelly (two).

It was a good second-half performance from the team but a lot of work is still required on albeit only the first week of March. Best for the home team were Dec Byrne, Mick Kinsella, Mickey Kelly, Mitch and Tom Bennett. FT: Marshalstown 2-7, Kilmore 2-6.

Training is in Farmleigh this Thursday at 7 p.m. sharp and all are welcome. The next match in on this Sunday at 4.30 p.m. in St. Fintan's in Intermediate football again.

It is nearly development draw ticket time of year again and we urge everyone to buy a ticket as this is the club's main source of income for the year, with the majority of the money coming back to the club.

FERNS ST. AIDAN'S

The club development draw takes place this Saturday night, March 13, in The Courtyard, Ferns. All are welcome.

The Intermediate footballers played the first round of the league on Saturday last in Ferns, losing by one point to Bunclody. The second round of the league against Gorey will be played this Saturday at 3 p.m. in Gorey. Please support the lads.

Well done to Derek Thorpe on reaching the Senior boxing final in the National Stadium on Saturday last. Derek narrowly lost out in the final to John Joe Nevin on a scoreline of seven points to five.

The camogie team was away in the Leinster League against Clara from Kilkenny. Everyone played well and came out winners in the end on a scoreline of 3-9 to 2-0.

Team: Edel Quinn; Mag O'Leary, Mannie Murray, Amanda Davitt; Mary O'Neill, Caroline Murphy, Ciara Murphy; Belinda Cahill, Ali Evered; Hayley Cahill, Josie Dwyer, Liz Evered; Pam O'Connor, Rachel Bernie-Collier, Emma O'Brien. Subs. - Lisa Fortune for O'Leary, Therese Kennedy for O'Connor, Marie Kennedy for Quinn, Caoimhe MacPartlin for O'Brien, Celina Hayden for Ciara Murphy.

Well done to all involved. Membership is due. Please give to Edel Quinn as soon as possible.

TARA ROCKS

The first football team were away to Glynn-Barntown on Saturday last in the first round of the ACFL. The game ended in a draw (1-7 each).

Team: J. Finn; M. Sheehan, J. O'Reilly, T. Owley; D. Conway, P. Phelan, C. Fleming; D. Breen, B. Breen; J. Byrne, J. Bolger (1-2), G. O'Toole (0-3); J. Mordaunt, M. Murphy, J. Kavanagh (0-2). Subs. - T. Donohue, D. Redmond.

The 'B' football team lost away to Starlights. The first team is at home this Saturday to Adamstown and the second team is at home to Craanford on Sunday in the ACFL. Both games are at 4.30 p.m.

In the club lotto draw on February 25, the numbers drawn were 9, 13, 20 and 21. There was no jackpot winner. Those who got lucky dips of ¤50 each were Bridget Sullivan, Liam Redmond and Larry Doyle.

Numbers drawn on Thursday, March 4, were 3, 5, 9 and 16. There was no jackpot winner and it now stands at ¤2,400. Lucky dips went to Cathal O'Reilly, Jack Redmond and Jackie Holohan.

Congratulations to Seán Owley who celebrated his 21st birthday recently in the Bunker Bar. Congratulations also to Colm and Edel Morris on the birth of their son, Cody. The club extend their sincere sympathy to Jim Redmond, Knockina Upper, and family on the recent death of Sadie. May she rest in peace.

D'TOWN-C'CUDDY

Adult training is in Boolabawn on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7.30 sharp. If you wish to get involved, just call over to Boolabawn any of these nights.

Under-16s training is on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.

The following membership rates apply: family, ¤70; adult, ¤60; student, ¤20. Please contact either Robert Hassey or Paddy Delaney to get signed up.

We are holding a race night in the Millennium Bar, Davidstown, on March 26. Please support sellers. All are welcome!

Fixtures: Junior football v. Réalt na Mara at Volunteers grounds, Saturday, March 13, at 2 p.m.

In Junior football at Boolabawn on Saturday last, Cushinstown defeated Davidstown-Courtnacuddy by a small margin.

Juvenile football (at Boolabawn on Sunday last): Davidstown-Courtnacuddy 9-13, Réalt na Mara nil - great win!

Championship draws: Intermediate hurling, Naomh Éanna, Oulart, Fethard; Junior 'A' football, Geraldine O'Hanrahans, Bunclody, Cloughbawn.

Model County Draw tickets are available this week. Sellers will be around in the coming week.

Congratulations to Bróna Furlong who was honoured recently with the Wexford athlete of the year award, a mighty achievement. Well done.

The grounds committee met last week. A new pitch has been rented to allow all teams training space each week. New ladies' and gents' outside toilets will be constructed to accommodate all. The mowing equipment is being upgraded. Many thanks to Walter Furlong Grain who donated fertiliser for the grounds.

All persons involved in our fundraisers are invited to Bill Nolan's Pub on Saturday night next for a get-together and some light food to say thank you.

All clubs have been asked to sell tickets for the Wexford v. Kilkenny hurling game. Donations from ticket sales will go to the Niall McDonald fund. Tickets are ¤10 each. To purchase tickets contact Paul Doyle or Mark Stafford (087-6602212).

Philip Murphy and Pat Rowsome represented our club for D.C.U. who were beaten by Carlow I.T. in the Ryan Cup final recently. Hard luck lads.

We wish a speedy recovery to Greg Jacob who injured his hand in action with the Wexford Co. Senior hurling squad.

Get involved or add in notes - phone/text Mark on 087-6602212 and I will point you in the right direction.