A small selection from the Ardmore Cricket Club archive — preserving the original captions shown on the clippings.
Ardmore 2nd XI — The Sentinel, June 28, 1991
The Ardmore 2nd XI who played the Glendermott 2nd XI in Division 5 of the North West Cricket League on Saturday.
Raman Lamba 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 award and George Gillen 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 welcomed to the Bleach Green
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 boundary catch
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 — Derry Journal, 29 July 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 v Bready — The Sentinel, May 9, 1991
The Ardmore team which played Bready in division one of the North West Cricket League at Magheramason on Saturday. 197LS2K
Brigade v Ardmore — 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 cup 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 — Man of the Match
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 v Strabane — North West Senior League
The Ardmore team which met Strabane in the North West Senior League on Saturday. 15TLS26K
Presentation dinner award winners
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)
Intermediate Division V trophy
Ardmore captain, Denis Ward, receives the Intermediate Division V trophy from Jim Lindsay, secretary of the N.W.C.U. (10/9/D6)
Archive team photograph
Ardmore Cricket Club archive team photograph. No printed caption is visible on this copy.
Trophy team archive photograph
Ardmore Cricket Club trophy team archive photograph. No printed caption is visible on this copy.