Club Archive

Memories from The Bleach Green

A collection of photographs celebrating the history and spirit of Ardmore Cricket Club.

Through the Years

The Ardmore 2nd XI newspaper clipping from The Sentinel, 28 June 1991
1991

The Ardmore 2nd XI who played the Glendermott 2nd XI in Division 5 of the North West Cricket League on Saturday.

Ardmore Senior XI team photograph from 1934
1934

Ardmore Senior XI, 1934. Front row: J. McGibbon, M. McNamee, P. McDermot, R. A. Baird, C. Ward, J. McNamee, G. Beatty. Back row: J. Fleming, W. Adams, W. Laird, H. Sharkey, S. Duddy, A. Glass, W. Baird.

North West XI versus Munster team photograph at Strabane, 18 May 1974
1974

North West XI v Munster at Strabane, 18 May 1974. Pictured team members include R. Collins, C. Ward, O. Colhoun (captain), R. Moan, Roy Torrens, D. W. Todd, C. Nicholl, F. Murphy, T. Jack, I. Rankin, T. Harpur, A. Dunne (12th man), and J. McCrea (secretary, N.W.C.U.).

Raman Lamba bowling for Ardmore against Holywood at the Bleach Green

Raman Lamba, of Ardmore, clean bowls Shannon, of Holywood, during the local’s Schweppes second round victory over Holywood at the Bleach Green. (28/5 D16)

Raman Lamba receiving a Schweppes Man of the Match award and George Gillen collecting an Ardmore return at the stumps

North-West umpire John Devine, the adjudicator for the Schweppes' Man of the Match, presents Ardmore's professional, Raman Lamba, with the award. Lamba scored 117. (28/5/D15) Head down for the Holywood batsman as George Gillen, the wicket-keeper, jumps to collect an Ardmore return at the stumps. (28/5/D17)

Raman Lamba being welcomed to the Bleach Green by Ardmore officials

Former Indian test cricket star Raman Lamba is welcomed to the Bleach Green by Ardmore's Secretary Bobby Brolly. Also pictured are on right, Paddy Semple, Club captain and Dermot Ward, Chairman. (18/4/D50)

Eddie Gallagher taking a catch on the boundary for Ardmore against Holywood

Eddie Gallagher, of Ardmore, shows a safe pair of hands as he clutches a massive Holywood hit right on the boundary. (28/5/D18)

Bobby Brolly and Charlie McGowan walking out to field for Ardmore Cricket Club in 1986
1986

Bobby Brolly, on left, and Charlie McGowan, Ardmore Cricket Club, going out to field on Saturday in the final of the North-West Intermediate Cricket Cup against Glendermott II's at Burndennett. Bobby has been playing cricket for 45 years and Charlie for 35-years. Between them they have notched up 36 cup final appearances from junior to senior level.

Ardmore team photograph before playing Bready in Division One at Magheramason in 1991
1991

The Ardmore team which played Bready in division one of the North West Cricket League at Magheramason on Saturday. 197LS2K

Brigade players celebrating wickets against Ardmore, including Paul Brolly and Paddy Semple

Doug Huey of Brigade celebrates the dismissal of Ardmore's Paul Brolly. (13/9/D27) A direct throw from Smyth of Brigade hits the wicket to run out Paddy Semple of Ardmore. (13/9/D28)

Ardmore Intermediate side with cup after victory over Drummond

Ardmore Intermediate side proudly show off the cup following their victory over Drummond on Saturday. Back row from left are S. Ward, E. Donnelly, N. Ward, B. O'Neill, D. Elliot, E. King, R. McGinley and B. Brolly, president. Front row from left, D. McAllister, M. Gormley, C. McAllister, D. Ward, captain, C. Ward and K. Semple. (9/7/D11)

Cyril Ward receiving Man of the Match award after the Intermediate B Cup final

Cyril Ward of Ardmore being presented with the ‘Man of the Match’ award following the Intermediate B Cup final by North West umpires, Jim Kilgore and Jim Finlay. (9/7/D12)

Ardmore team photograph before meeting Strabane in the North West Senior League

The Ardmore team which met Strabane in the North West Senior League on Saturday. 15TLS26K

Ardmore Cricket Club presentation dinner award winners at the White Horse

Award winners pictured at the Ardmore C.C. presentation dinner held at the White Horse. Front (left to right) Martin Gormley (newcomer), Bobby Brolly (secretary), Eddie Donnelly (newcomer), back (left to right) David Cooke (batting), Paddy Semple (clubman), Nigel Thompson (bowling). (22/9 E23P)

Ardmore captain Denis Ward receiving the Intermediate Division V trophy from Jim Lindsay

Ardmore captain, Denis Ward, receives the Intermediate Division V trophy from Jim Lindsay, secretary of the N.W.C.U. (10/9/D6)

Ardmore Cricket Club archive team photograph

Ardmore Cricket Club archive team photograph. No printed caption is visible on this copy.

Ardmore Cricket Club trophy team archive photograph

Ardmore Cricket Club trophy team archive photograph. No printed caption is visible on this copy.

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Back row: Mark Gillen, Dean Chambers, George Chambers, Michael Dalton, Phil Patterson, Damien Gallagher, Faye Gallagher. Front row: Tom Martin, Caolan Young, Steven Barrow, Steven McDermott, Mark Gillen, Dessie McCourt

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Peter Harrigan Sr, Gavin Dalton, Phil Simmons, Dermot Ward, Michael Dalton

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2023 NWCU League Winners — Sabin Babu, Aneesh Anilkumar, Mark Chambers, Tim Harris, Conor Brolly, Conor King, Ryan Brolly, George Dalton, Dermot Ward, Edrees Kharotai, Caolan Young, Harry Zimmermann, Rachit Gaur, Bobby Brolly, Dhram Singh

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Harry Zimmermann presents Bobby Brolly with his debut cap, Emerging Warriors

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Versus Eglinton, 2025 — Edrees Kharotai, Derish Joseph, Phil Patterson, Conor Brolly, George Dalton, Dermot Ward, Aneesh Anilkumar, Akash Jayumkilar, Junaid Ali, Harry Zimmermann, Vimal Diwali, Bobby Brolly

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1994 Senior Cup Winners — DW Caldwell, Bobby Brolly, Dessie McCourt, Eddie O'Kane, Sanjeev Sharma, Paul Brolly, Dermot Ward, Edwin Gallagher, Gerard Brolly, Reggie McCarron, Alan Wallace, Gordon Cooke, David Cooke, Nigel Thompson, George Gillen, Paddy Semple

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Club Chairman, Dermot Ward, plays a straight bat

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Mayoral Reception for NWCU 2023 League Win

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Ardmore CC through the years

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Ardmore CC through the years

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Ardmore CC through the years

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Ardmore CC through the years

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Kevin Brolly, Paul Brolly, Joseph Brolly

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NWCU League Winners 2023. Mark Chambers pictured with Conor Duddy, Ardmore Primary

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Pat Gormley, Paul Brolly, Dermot Ward — NWCU Awards Dinner

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Brendan Feeny, Joe Donnelly, Tommy Curley, Hugo McDermott, Connie Miller, Jim Chambers Sen. — Old Guard in green Hut

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Peter Harrigan Sr prepares the wicket

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Noel Ward, who sponsored the flag and pole, with President George Chambers

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Glyn and Shane King

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Thomas Brolly, Phil Patterson

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George Brolly Senior and Junior

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Conor King, Tom Martin

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George and Michael Dalton

Junaid Ali

Junaid Ali

Junaid Ali

Junaid Ali

Aviwe Mjigima

Aviwe Mjigima

Aviwe Mjigima

Aviwe Mjigima

Azeem Ghunmann

Azeem Ghunmann

Azeem Ghunmann

Azeem Ghunmann

Peet Pienaar

Peet Pienaar

Peet Pienaar

Peet Pienaar

Marlo Jardine

Marlo Jardine

Marlo Jardine

Marlo Jardine

Rameez Alam

Rameez Alam

Rameez Alam

Rameez Alam

Grant Moekena

Grant Moekena

Grant Moekena

Grant Moekena

Forster Mutizwa

Forster Mutizwa

Forster Mutizwa

Forster Mutizwa

Rizwan Aslam

Rizwan Aslam

Rizwan Aslam

Rizwan Aslam

Austin Richards

Austin Richards

Austin Richards

Austin Richards

Iftikhar Hussain

Iftikhar Hussain

Iftikhar Hussain

Iftikhar Hussain

Raman Lamba

Raman Lamba

Raman Lamba

Raman Lamba

Sanjeev Sharma

Sanjeev Sharma

Sanjeev Sharma

Sanjeev Sharma

Carlitos Lopez

Carlitos Lopez

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Celebrating NWCU Premiership

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2023

Celebrating 2023

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2023

Celebrating 2023

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2023

Celebrating 2023

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George Brolly Senior and Junior

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George Brolly and Connie McAllister

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Connie and George

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George, Noel and Connie

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Teams Through the Years

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Back: George Brolly, Dessie Brolly, Eddie O'Kane, Harry Henderson, Barry Chambers, Barry O'Neill, Dermot Ward. Front: Faisal Rehman, Peter Harigan Snr, Dean Martin, Keith Hamilton, Lee Brolly

Adrian Murphy

Adrian Murphy

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Minute's Silence at the Bleach Green

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Ardmore CC Youth Coaching

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Dessie Brolly and Conor Coyle

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George and Barry Chambers

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Back L-R: Tommy Adams?, Monty McGowan, Willie Dunlop, Bobby Laird, unknown, Billy Gormley, Cyril Ward Snr, Ken McCormack, Sammy Dunn?, Master Armstrong, George Brolly Snr, Vincent Ward, Bobby Brolly. Middle: Jim Dunlop, Connie McA, Gerry McGahey, Patsy McDermott, Hugo McD. Front: Marcus Taylor, John Adams, Jim Craig?, Liam Gormley

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Back: Willie Dunlop, Billy Gormley, Bobby Laird, unknown, Ken McCormick, Marcus Taylor, Liam Girmley, Connie McAllister, Cyril Ward Snr. Front: Jim Dunlop, Patsy McDermott, Gerry McGahey (capt), John Adams, Hugo McDermott

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