The Armagh Harps Thread

[Skiddybadoo]

Please Note: GAME OFF

Tonight's Senior Div 2 Shield: HARPS v Madden has been postponed.     

[Skiddybadoo]

Please note some upcoming events for your diaries:

WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH:  St Patrick's Eve Fun Table Quiz, - organised by the Senior team, will commence at 8.30pm in the Social Club.  Come along and enjoy an evening's craic.  Some great prizes to be won too!

St PATRICK'S DAY:   Armagh Harps will be participating in the St Patrick's Day Parade organised by the local Scouts.  Players, mentors and officials are all asked to take part.  They should meet at Navan Street at 10.30am wearing Club colours.  The Parade will commence at 10.30am and arrive at the Cathedral for 'Blessing of the Shamrock' by Cardinal Brady, at noon Mass.  Parents are asked to collect/meet young children at the Cathedral prior to the Mass.

SUNDAY 20 MARCH:  Under Age Training: Outdoor training for U6's, U8's and U10's will commence at Abbey Park from 10.30am until noon.  All newcomers are very welcome!

SATURDAY 2 APRIL:  There will be a Dedication Ceremony in memory of John Darragh for the new pitch currently being developed at Abbey Park.  Separate details about this will be issued closer to the time, but all members are asked to take note and are encouraged to attend.

SUNDAY 17 APRIL:  The 2011 ACL Division 2 gets underway and Harps seniors face Wolfe Tones in their opening game (at Abbey Park).

In the 2011 B Championship, Harps have been drawn against Mullaghbawn.

Members are reminded that the latest news and events of the Club are posted on our Facebook page at: ARMAGH HARPS GFC
 
 

[Rufus T Firefly]

A few photos from our participation in the St Patrick's Day Parade. 

[Scarface]

Looking good Rufus....gola will need to get the old grecian out though when he gets home...lol

[Rufus T Firefly]

Looking good Rufus....gola will need to get the old grecian out though when he gets home...lol

As yu can see, I can't talk!!     I might end up going for the Olly Houlahan look!!

Great to see Club President John Kearney parading!! Harps legend and all round gentleman!   

[Oraisteach]

Wasn't John Curley, who died suddenly this week, a Harps man, or am I way off?  He used to be when I kicked about the town.  He'd be in Devlins from time to time.

[Rufus T Firefly]

Wasn't John Curley, who died suddenly this week, a Harps man, or am I way off?  He used to be when I kicked about the town.  He'd be in Devlins from time to time.

Can't speak for John himself but I would assume that would have been where his loyalties lay, as younger brother Mickey played up to Senior. I think John was out of Armagh for some considerable time.

Sympathies to the Curley family at this time - May John Rest In Peace. 

[Imposerous]

This Saturday evening (2nd April),  Armagh Harps will hold the Dedication Ceremony in memory of John Darragh for the new pitch which is currently being developed at Abbey Park.

John, a loyal Harps supporter and member of the victorious minor team of 2002, passed away in July 2009 at the age of 24, following a long illness and the new pitch will bear his initials.

As an acknowledgement of John's life, the 2002 and 2003 Harps minor teams will play each other in Abbey Park and every member of the 2002 and 2003 Harps minor squads are encouraged to participate.

The match will begin at 7.30pm on Saturday, before which Father Rory Coyle will bless the JD pitch.  Afterwards, entertainment will be provided in the Harps Social Club.

Everyone is very welcome to attend this Saturday, with a special invitation extended to all those who knew John.
 
Don't forget to keep up-to-date with all the news of the Club on our Facebook page at: Armagh Harps GFC
 

[Imposerous]

NOTICE:

Programme for JD dedication, tomorrow evening (Saturday 2 April) at 7.30pm

Amhrán na bhFiann – Eilish Canavan

Pitch Dedication and blessing – Fr Rory Coyle

First Half of Harps 2002 v Harps 2003 minor panels

Half Time: Harps U8, U10, U12 play exhibition games

Second Half of 2002 v Harps 2003 minor panels

Retire to Social Club

Presentation to family

[Imposerous]

NOTICE:

Harps Seniors will play Pearse Og in the Inaugural Tony Kirk Memorial Cup next Thursday 7th April, in the Athletic Grounds at 7.30pm.
 
Admission is £5 and all proceeds are in aid of St Vincent De Paul, a cause that was close to Tony's heart.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news of the club on our Facebook page at: Armagh Harps GFC 
 

[RealSpiritof98]

Just a small query!!

Seen the lads out last night supporting our new sponsor Bernie Rafferty - Good to see!!!

How do we accommodate Mr Kelly - Coffin anyone

[thewanderer]

dont think bernie rafferty will help their fitness with the league starting this weekend.

[Imposerous]

Notice:
 
Members will be interested to know that Armagh Harps will be the Club in focus in this week's Gaelic Life (available in all good paper shops on Friday - and O'Kane's on Thursday!!). 
 
Remember, all the very latest news and events, including updates on fixtures at all grades for ladies and men, are posted on the Club's Facebook page: Armagh Harps GFC
 
 

[Imposerous]

NOTICE: Ticket Information
 
Firstly - don't forget that Armagh Harps is featured in this week's Gaelic Life!
 
Any Full Member or Cairde Na Clairsigh member who is interested in tickets for the Armagh v Down USFC game on Saturday 28th May at 7.30pm should contact the Social Club (02837 523281) after 7.00pm (noon  at the weekend) and leave their details, or, contact any Committee member.  Ticket requests must be in by 9.00pm this Sunday evening (15 May).  There are a variety of tickets available:
 
TICKET PRICES     STR       EURO   
                               
Adult Seated      £23.00   € 27.00
                               
Adult Terrace     £13.00   € 15.00
                               
Senior Citizen Seated   £15.00   € 15.00
                                  
Senior Citizen Terrace   £9.00    € 10.00
                                  
Student Terrace    £9.00    € 10.00
                                  
Family Seated 1 + 1      £28.00   € 32.00
                               
 
 
All the latest updates are available on our Facebook page: Armagh Harps GFC    
 

[Armagh Cúchulainns]

Good to see a local club detailed in Gaelic Life last week.
A few points

- Was the contents of the article edited or cut down as there seeemed to be very little on the work of the ladies within the club
- Some of the photos looked great and were worthy of inclusion but others looked poor and rushed.

Just wondering as we may look into doing this in the future