This weeks (6th May) lotto numbers were 1, 12, 15, 18. There was no jackpot winner and £50 shared by C. McTaggart and M. McDaid. Next weeks lotto jackpot is £3350

The Gaelic for Girls programme continues with training every Monday night at 6.30pm at the pitches.

Underage training will take place on Friday nights at Immaculate Conception College at the following times and venue : 6-7pm primary 1 and primary 2 (Indoor); 7-8pm primary 3 and primary 4 (Indoor); 7-8pm primary 5 and primary 6 (Outdoor). Parents are asked to ensure that their children are togged out in sports gear for the sessions.

The U12's Training is Mondays at 7.30pm At ICC gravel pitch and Thursdays at 7.00 - 8.00pm outdoor at ICC.

U14 training is on Monday 7.30pm-8.30pm on the gravel pitch and Thursdays 7.00 - 8.00 pm indoor at 6pm-7pm at ICC. The Under 14`s had a great win against Steelstown on tues past on a scoreline of 4.06 - 2.10 - with Caolan O Connell playing well joe Murray played very well in Midfield - Caolan Carlin Tom Mooney also played well and up front Aoifen mcBrearty played well also - next up for the U14`s is an away fixture to Greenlough on tues 7th May with a 7.00pm Throw in

Under 16 winter training programme has now commenced. Circuit training will take place on Thursdays from 7pm - 8pm at ICC gym hall and outdoor training will take place on the gravel pitch at ICC on Mondays from 8.30pm - 9.30pm. Despite missing a few key players, the U16's lost out to Banagher last Thursday night, on a scoreline of 3.10 to 2.03. Goalkeeper Jack Chambers saved a penalty, and despite heroic efforts of Darragh Buchannan and Dermot McCrossan they still lost out on the night. Next up for the U16s is a home fixture to Slaughmanus with a 7.15pm throw in this Thursday (9th may)

Minor training continues on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.00pm meet at the chapel. Please see coaches for more details. The Minors lost out away to Foreglen on a scoreline of 1.10 to 1.08. Despite playing well throughout, the game was still in the melting pot with 5 minutes to go, but the Foreglen men's craft and guile sneaked it for them at the end.

Senior training continues on Tuesday nights at 7.30 pm at Top of the Hill Community Centre and Friday nights at 8.15pm at Immaculate Conception College. The Seniors beat Bellaghy Thirds at the weekend on a scoreline of 1.14 to 2.07. Despite dominating all over the pitch, Pearses couldn't convert this domination to the scoreboard, shooting a total of 24 wides, missing several goal chances and dropping numerous attempts short. Dominant midfield performances in midfield from Paul Quigley and Enda Lindsey with Kevin McKenna was strong in defence. A positive for Pearses was the Senior debuts of two Minor players - Lee Deery and Peter Sheeran - both coming on as subs, and playing very well. Scorers were: Colin Murray 1-1, Dee Starrett 0-5, Michael McNaught, Conor Houston and Din McLaughlin 0-2, Ciaran McKenna and Enda Lindsay 0-1. Next up for the Seniors is a home fixture against Doire Colmcille this coming Sunday (12th May) with a 3.30pm throw in time.

All players are asked to bring £1, a water bottle and suitable training gear (raincoat and wet gear) to each training session, and are also reminded to look at the Derry GAA website (www.derrygaa.ie) to see this years forthcoming fixtures

Find us on Facebook 'Na Piarsaigh Doire Trasna' and Doire Trasna Derry city and follow us on twitter @PearsesDerry - both sites will be updated regularly with information regarding training and matches. Also, please visit us on our official website - www.doiretrasna.com

Special offer on merchandise - free training top with every hoodie (aged 10-11) purchased. Limited stock only. For any queries about merchandise please contact Paul Kirkpatrick on 07545970063 or place your order on www.doiretrasna.com

The Pearses Academy is a vital part of the club. The parents and guardians of the children are fundamental to the successful running of the Academy. Each year we invite parents to volunteer to become coaches/helpers in the Academy. No previous experience is required as the club provides resources, training courses and support through its coaching officer Paul Simpson. For any parent/ guardian who is willing to help out at this please contact Paul on 07738916151.

The next committee meeting will be on Wednesday 8th May at 8.30pm in the Family Centre, Hillcrest House. All committee members are asked to attend.

Mouth guards are being sold in the club for all current under age players. Please contact Paul Simpson for details.

The club are looking for volunteers to steward at the Féile Peil na nÓg, which returns to the City at the end of June. If interested, please forward your name on to any member of the committee. Tweet

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