Congratulations Donegal!

Last weekend saw Donegal stage an epic comeback to defeat Meath by a score of 1-17 to 1-15 at Croke Park in the Allianz League Division Two final. Huge congratulations to everyone involved and a special nod goes to our very own Eamonn Doherty, Conor Morrison, Caolán Ward, Niall O’Donnell, Shaun Patton and goalkeeping coach Andrew McGovern. A day to remember for you all and best of luck as the preparations for the upcoming Ulster Championship series.

 

Brian McCormick’s Sports & Leisure Division One / Division One Reserve.

League action is back this weekend and the visit of MacCumhaills to O’Donnell Park this Sunday will mark Richard Thornton’s first competitive game in charge of the Black and Amber. That game gets underway at 3pm. The curtain-raiser to this game will be the meeting of the Reserve sides of the same two clubs at 1:30pm. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

 

Yes Chef Catering Region 2

On Saturday evening, St Eunan’s will travel to Urris to contest their first game under this new league structure for 2019. The game starts at 5pm and good luck and safe travels to all involved.

 

Senior Hurling League

Friday evening sees our hurlers travel to Ballybofey for an away game against MacCumhaills. That game commences proceedings at 6:30pm.

 

Minor and Underage Hurling League

Congratulations to our minor hurlers who came away from Ballyshannon on Thursday night with a fantastic 2-7 to 1-6 victory under their belts.

 

NRB U12 Division One and Division Three

A Monday evening meeting between our under-12s and Cloughaneely will take place at 6:30pm while in the third division, that same evening with the same throw-in time, St Eunan’s will travel for an away game with St Michael’s.

 

NRB u16 Division One

Also last Sunday, the under-16s had to settle for a draw in their keenly-contested clash with MacCumhaills. They travel to Gaoth Dobhair this coming Monday where the throw-in has been scheduled for a 6:45pm start.

 

Senior Ladies Football

Our Ladies team started their League campaign off against Buncrana with an excellent win last weekend. That game was played last Sunday morning at O’Donnell Park and manager, Kevin McGee, happily described it as a ‘gutsy’ performance that earned them the victory.

 

This weekend they face the same opposition again in the opening round of the County Shield tournament in Buncrana on; start-time there is 10:45am and good luck to everyone there.

 

St Eunan’s Super House Draw

With a little over two weeks until the draw that will surely change a few lives coming up, members are encouraged to do their utmost and get a few tickets sold to their families, colleagues, neighbours and acquaintances. The draw, of course, will take place on Easter Sunday so let’s all do our bit to raise some vital funds for the club and, not to forget, be in with a chance of winning yourself by taking part.

 

Club Lotto

Good news this week for Danny McConnell, Louise Howard, Conall Dunne and (for the second week in succession) Fergal Finn. The numbers drawn were 9, 15, 25 and 26 so well done to everyone there.

 

Underdogs 2019

TG4 were in touch to say that they are now taking applications to take part in the latest series of Underdogs. The applicants must never have played Gaelic football at a Senior intercounty Championship level. They must be 18 years of age on/by May 1st of this year to be eligible and they must be officially registered with their club before entering. Applications can made at www.TG4.ie/underdogs

 

Cúl Camps

The Cúl Camp venues and supervisors for Summer 2019 are now confirmed and live registration is available via the Kellogg’s Cúl Camp website. This year they overall responsibility for Donegal lies with the new GDM, Aaron Kyles.

 

Social Media: new Facebook page

Just over a fortnight ago, the Club launched a new Facebook page. We did so in the hope that we can promote our developments and progress as a club to the wider-community and beyond. Please make contact by email or private-mail if you would like something posted. The current ‘closed group’ remains intact, of course, for members to interact but be sure to ‘Like’ the new one.

 

Sunday Morning Academy (11am)

As usual, the under-6s will start off on the astro pitches and they are reminded to wear runners or ‘mouldies’; no steel studs are permitted. All other groups will be on the pitch, but please ensure that all those participating have been officially registered for the purposes of insurance.

 

E-vetting for Coaches / Managers / Mentors

The Club’s Children’s Officer, Pauric Daly, will be at the Clubhouse next Tuesday, April 9th, from 7.00pm to 8.00pm to sign the ID Documents which form part of the E-Vetting process.

 

Examples of the ID Documents are A4 copy of a current driving licence/ passport photo page / Irish Public Services card. In addition an A4 Copy of a Utility bill with current address [ mobile phone bills are not acceptable].

 

The E-Vetting process takes approximately 2 weeks; but must be completed within 30 days from date of application. Members who need any further details may contact the children’s officer : mobile : 0871268535.The E-Vetting Process can be accessed at : www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-welfare-and-protection/vetting

 

 

Vetting

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Thanks to our Sponsors

Earlier this week, some of the under-10s girls’ team proudly adorned their new set of jerseys that were kindly sponsored by Bluebird Care. Making the presentation was the Director of Bluebird Care Donegal & Leitrim, Marty Kelly. Accompanying him on the day were his daughter, Harper, and the coaching team of John Kelly, Paddy McTeague, Mossie McGeehin and his own daughter Aoife. The club, the parents, the coaches and the girls themselves all wish to extend a huge Thank You to Marty for his sponsorship.

 

The Reserve panel also would like to give a massive Thank You to Kevin Bradley who has agreed to being their respective sponsor for the year.

 

Bereavement

Deepest sympathies to everyone who was affected by the sad loss of Áine Friel who passed away earlier this week. Áine was well known for her keen enthusiasm for local GAA and was a devout servant of the Fanad Gaels club. Ar dheis de go raibh a-hanam.  

 

AOB

Good luck to our lads representing the Donegal minors against Cavan tomorrow and be sure to keep an eye online for some great offers and prizes that are going up to coincide with the House Draw. You might win yourself a few wee goodies … that you can put in your new house, you never know!

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