Ardmore Diary

In January this year we lost a fabulous person who left an indelible mark on our community ✨️ Paul Foley✨️.

It was always a pleasure to meet Paul at matches or in Keevers Bar, he is sadly missed but fondly remembered by us all 💙

This event is being organised as a tribute to Paul by his wide circle of friends and will raise funds for really worthy charities that supported Paul and his family during his illness 💙 please support and share this event with your connections 🙏 Donation link in comments ⬇️

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The passing of Paul Foley earlier this year left an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

A devoted husband, proud father, loyal friend and respected professional, Paul sadly lost his courageous battle with cancer at the age of just 49.

A native of Ballygarvan, Paul had a lifelong passion for sport.

He was a dedicated supporter of Cork GAA and an enthusiastic soccer player. After settling in Ardmore, he generously gave his time to the local community, coaching underage hurling and football teams and inspiring countless young players with his encouragement, enthusiasm and love of the game.

To honour Paul's memory and celebrate the remarkable impact he had on so many lives, friends and former teammates from across the sporting community are coming together for a special fundraising event.

The inaugural Paul Foley Memorial Cup will take place on June 13th at 2.30pm at College Corinthians, where Templeogue Over-35s will face College Corinthians in what promises to be a memorable and meaningful occasion.

The match will be played in tribute to Paul, a devoted husband to Sandra and a loving father to Jack and Robyn. While there will be plenty of sporting rivalry, the day is ultimately about remembering a man whose kindness, generosity and spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Funds raised from the event will support the Irish Cancer Society and Solas Cancer Support Centre, two organisations that provided invaluable care, comfort and support to Paul and his family throughout his illness, and which continue to help countless families facing similar challenges.

The Paul Foley Memorial Cup is more than a football match; it is a celebration of a life well lived, a community united in remembrance, and an opportunity to honour Paul's legacy.

Through sport, friendship and generosity, those who knew him will ensure that his memory lives on, both on and off the pitch, for many years to come.

Time to catch up with all the latest news from Ardmore, thanks to Ardmore Tidy Towns 😎

And there he is 106 gruelling miles/170 gruelling kilometres later !!!! Incredible achievement ✨️Richard Stillwell✨️💙✨️

Ardmore is super proud of you !!!

Enjoy a good rest and refreshments 😎

Photo Credit We Run Wild Ni

Ardmore's Richard Stillwell is almost at the end of a gruelling 170km, he's #47 taking on the legendary Norn Iron 100 today!!

106 miles of grit, determination and incredible scenery from the Causeway Coast through to the Sperrins.

Wishing you strong legs, steady miles and a great finish. Keep pushing on Stilly!!! You're nearly home, you've got this! 💪🏃‍♂️ 💙

Incredible 💙

#47

It's bacckkkk 🥰 your favourite summer space at Ardmore FarmersMarket and Calma Coffee Hut are open for Summer 2026 ☀️ the car park is back open too 😀

See you in Ardmore! Come on, you know you want to 😎💙

New Car Park Now Open. Access available to the Ardmore FarmersMarket field and Calma Coffee Hut via the New Car Park.

Important update via Ardmore365 ......

TODAY! Friday 29th May from 18:00 we'll be re-starting our seasonal dining room/bar food menu 👨‍🍳🍽.
Our Head Chef, Pascal Onink, has crafted a varied menu for this season using many local ingredients.
Allergens also catered for 😋

*Menus located at http://www.roundtowerhotel.ie/dining.html

*Hotel will then be open daily until early September for:
-Breakfast (08:15 to 10:15)
-Lunch (12:30 to 14:15)
-Dinner (18:00 to 21:00)
-Sunday Lunch (12:30 to 15:00)
-Takeaway meals available to book in advance:
call 024 94494 / 087 2673526

*Full Bar Licence and Beer Garden.
*B&B rates keenly priced.
*Hotel is also a popular venue for live coverage of sporting events.
*'Gig in the Garden' every Sunday from 5pm.
*Last Friday of the Month open mic session

So here's to Summer 2026 ⛱ 🌞

Regards Aidan, Trish and the team @ Round Tower Hotel
www.roundtowerhotel.ie for all details

Hosts Needed!

A group from Newfoundland, Canada will be visiting Ireland in August, coming to Wexford, Portlaw and then Ring/Old Parish and Ardmore from the 24th-26th August.

They will be here from Monday evening to Wednesday morning and we are looking for hosts to accommodate guests for two nights (24th & 25th Aug).

All is required is give them a dinner on the Monday evening and a light breakfast Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Those who host people may have the opportunity to go to Newfoundland on a group trip next year.

Would you be interested in hosting some of the group from Newfoundland? If you are not interested yourself, would you know of someone locally who might host them?

😊Contact Máire Seó on 087 743 4123 for further information!

⚠️⚠️Heavy Silage Tractors & Trailers are crossing the N25 at both Power's Cross Junction & Kiely's Cross Junction today - please proceed with care ⚠️⚠️

Don't forget our Nature Walk tomorrow morning 10am, meeting at entrance to St. Declan's Well.