As the Autumn 2025 season winds down, we'd like to thank all the coaches, mentors and parents for all the support the club have received throughout the season. Whether it's working with the girls on the pitch, behind the scenes arranging pitches, matches, refs, or driving your daughters all over Kildare......we wouldn't have the club we have without everybody pulling in the same direction. 🫡 We have had a great season at every level from U7s right up to Minor. The players in the younger groups continue to enjoy being out in the fresh air and playing with their friends, while also honing their football skills. The players in the teenage groups still have fun hanging out with their friends and teammates, while also learning how to work well within a team, be sporting winners or gracious in defeat. It's always great to see so many girls out training on weekdays or playing matches on the weekends. 🤗
This will be the last newsletter of 2025. Hopefully we'll see all the girls return in Spring. We also look forward to having our new U7 recruits on board in 2026! 👧
📰 Around the club
The Straffard AGM is taking place on Wednesday 19th November @ 8pm in Ardclough Clubhouse. Our club is continuing to grow and we want to continue to give our girls the best experience possible. As a result we need more help and are asking any parent who is interested in helping to run our club to attend the AGM.
The club is inviting any proposed motions for consideration by the current Executive Committee and nominations for the following officer roles:
Chairperson Vice chairperson Secretary Vice secretary Treasurer Vice Treasurer Registrar PRO Development & Coaching Officer County Board Delegates
To facilitate this, all proposed motions and nominations must be sent to Straffard.kildare@lgfa.ie by Wednesday 12th November.
If anyone is interested in a role but wants to chat in advance of putting a nomination forward, please reach out to Avril Doyle on 086 3393926 for further info.
Save the Date - Straffard end of year party 🎉
📆 Friday November 21st 📍Ardclough GAA
We plan on celebrating another successful year for Straffard with music, pizzas and treats. 🍕💃 6.30 - 8pm - U7s to U11s (Ardclough Hall) 8 - 9.30pm - U12s to Minor (Ardclough Clubhouse Bar)
Also, well done to our U14 Division 2 team who have qualified for their final. 💪 The final will take place on Saturday 15th November. Time and Location TBC.
Good luck to our girls participating in u14 county trials this weekend:
Ellen Meally Iris McCartan Aobh Corcoran Isla Corcoran Grace Brennan Emma Kelly
🏐 On the pitch
Straffard U14s vs Sarsfields (Division 2 Semi Final) Straffard U14s Division 2 team overcame Sarsfields in Ardclough last Saturday in a thrilling match. They have now qualified for the Division 2 final on Saturday 15th. 🙌 Final Score - Straffard 6-13 - Sarsfields 3-15
Straffard U14 Division 2 Team
🗓️Coming up this week
🏐 Straffard U10s vs Eadestown, Celbridge, Miltown, Leixlip 📍Eadestown GAA 🕑 12pm 🗓 Saturday 8th November
🏐 Straffard U12s vs St Finians 📍Ardclough GAA 🕑 11am 🗓 Saturday 8th November
🏐 Straffard U12s vs Balyna 📍Johnstownbridge GAA 🕑 10am 🗓 Saturday 8th November
🏐 Straffard U16s vs Kilcock (Div 9 Final) 📍Manguard Park 🕑 3pm 🗓 Saturday 8th November
🏐 Straffard U14s vs Kilcullen (Div 2 Final) 📍TBC 🕑 TBC 🗓 Saturday 15th November
📃 If you would like an item included in our Club Notes please email straffardlgfa@gmail.com and we will include it.
