Club notes
February 08, 2011Naomh Mhuire
Under 8 coaching will continue in the Sports hall in Dungloe on Saturday at 11am. Under 10's will start at 12 noon. A Child protection course will take place in the clubhouse on Wednesday 16th February at 7pm - all coaches who do not currently have a child protection certificate are asked to attend. There will be a committee meeting this Thursday 10th and all committee members are asked to attend.
Beidh Tráth na gCeist ar siúil i gCasadh an t-Sugain De Sathairn an 12ú lá de mhí Feabhra ag toiseacht 9:30pm. Faillte Roimhe achan nduine. Tar amach agus tabhair tacaíocht daofa
The ladies committee are holding a quiz in Casadh a' tsugain this Saturday 12th Feb @ 9.30 sharp. Please come out and support this venture as the club has entered 3 teams in competitions this year at u14, u16 and junior level. Peil na mBan need your support.
Underage Presentation will take place on Sunday 20th February at 2:30pm at the club house at the Banks. This will be preceded at 2:15 with the underage registrations. 15 euro per child or 30 euro for two or more children. Membership must be paid by all.
The Big Fight Night has been confirmed for Saturday March 12th in the Aislann Rann na Feirsde. Tickets will be on sale at Mc Devitts, Siopa Chroiscli, Moore's Loch an Iuir and The Cope (Annagry & Kincasslagh). 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for under 16s. Óiche mhaith craic geallta!!!
Coaching dates:.Feb 16th - MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey - The Perfect Coaching Session. Feb 23rd - MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey - Tackling for Success. Wednesday 2nd March - Games To Develop Football 12 - 18, Castlefinn. Wednesday 30th March - Games To Develop Football U.10 & U.12, O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny. These are organised by county board and all coaches are encourgaed to go along or contact Gary Boyle.
Lotto details for week 2nd Feb - jackpot 680 euro. No winner. Numbers were 1-3-12-22. There was two match 3 winners: Brid Ni Dhugain, Dore. Martin Greene Burtonport.
Some Yearbooks still available by contacting Secretary - Donal Sharkey. Notes: Send details on 0866003527 or email: [email protected] before 6pm Monday.
Gaeil Fhánada
Gaeil Fhánada would like to thank all who supported the Bazaar on Sunday evening last, all who supplied home-baking and gifts and all who helped set up the Hall and worked on the day. Special thanks to the Hall Committee for the use of the premises and to John Dorrian who was MC for the day. Thanks also to all who supported the Table Quiz in the Lighthouse Tavern on Friday night, to Charlie and staff for their help and sponsorship and especially to Lawrence Sweeney for a very entertaining quiz.
The Valentines Traffic Lights Disco takes place in Atlantic House on Friday Feb 11th. Be there for a great nights fun!
Membership for 2011 will become due in March. All players from U8 to Senior level are reminded that they must be fully paid up members of the Club in order to be covered by Insurance, and a motion passed at the AGM this year requires that at least one parent for each underage member should take out membership. 2011 membership rates remain at last years level of €30 for Adult and €5 for Underage. A special deal for €120 individual or €200 for couples includes membership, a weekly Lotto entry and ticket for the annual Dinner Dance, paid up front or in monthly instalments. Membership will be collected on Saturday 19th February at Rosnakill Resource Centre, under-age from 5.00-6.00 and Adult from 6.00-6.30.Please ensure that your membership is paid as no late entries can be taken this year.
Ádh mór do na foireainn uilig ag glacadh páirt I Scór ar Dé Satharn in nGleann Súiligh.
U 12 Boys training is starting on Sun 13th Feb in Rosnakill Resource Centre at 11.30, all players to wear trainers as training will be indoors for the first 4 weeks. Any new players in over 10-12 age group most welcome to come along. The Senior Ladies continue pre season training on Thursday at 7.00 and on Sat morning at 10.30 at Trialough, new recruits welcome. The Senior and Reserve teams are also back in training with the first competitive football already set, the Gaeltacht draw sees the Seniors away v N Mícheal in the preliminary draw on the weekend of 28th Feb, and the Reserves are home v Na Rossa in the first round, U 15's were drawn v Na Dúnaibh and the Ladies draw has still to take place.
Lotto: No Jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn: 1,2, 5, 11 & 13, bonus 14. €100 winner was Noreen McConigley, Doaghbeg, and €50 winner was Susan Crerand, Glenvar. Next draw for Jackpot of €4600 takes place on Friday night in the Lighthouse Tavern.
The Club wish to extend sincere sympathy to the extended family of the late Lawrence Callaghan, Corby.
Check out the Gaeil Fhánada website at www.fanadgaels.com , contact the Club at [email protected].
Naomh Adhamhnáin
Congratulations to all the winners at the Senior Board Presentation Night last Friday night in the Mt. Errigal Hotel. Club Person of the Year went to the popular Andy McGlynn. Conall Dunne picked up the Senior Footballer of the Year award while Packie Kennedy won the Young Footballer Award. Mark Timoney won the Senior Hurler award with Colm Flood winning the Young Hurler gong. Stephanie Crampsie won the Ladies Player with Rose Boyle collecting the Young Ladies Footballer silverware. Dancing King Eddie Blake got the Senior Reserve Footballer Award with Cathal Roache and Andrew McGovern picking up the Junior Player of the Year awards. Joe Kealy won the Hurling / Camogie Person of the Year with Paul McGovern winning the Minor Board Person of the Year. Hugh McClafferty picked up the Cultural Award and Benin Thornton was the Minor Football Player of the Year. His teamamtes collected their Co. League Div. 1 medals. The Ladies from Strictly Come Dancing also picked up a little momento of our fantastic December fundraiser. Adrian Shiels picked up a very well deserved Special Appreciation Award. The ever-popular and hard working Barney McMonagle became the first ever winner of our Lifetime Achievement Award. If anyone wants to know the epitome of a true clubman, just see Barney.
The new Minor Board will hold it's first meeting this Wednesday (February 9th) in the Clubhouse at 8pm.
Alot of the Underage football, hurling and camogie teams are back training once again indoors. All managers are reminded to give collected monies to Treasurer Dermot asap.
A Foundation Level Hurling Coaching Course will take place in O'Donnell Park on the evening of Friday February 11th & Saturday February 12th (day). If you wish to complete this course please contact any of the hurling/camogie coaches. Training on Wednesday for U-10 & U-12 hurling/camogie 7pm in the Aura. Training for the U-6 & U-8 hurling/camogie is on Friday 6:30pm in the LYIT. U12 & U14 Camogie every Sunday in the Community Centre at 11am. Membership forms for 2011 will be available during the training sessions.
Anyone interested in doing Foundation or Level 1 Football coaching should give their details to Coaching Officer Jim Clarke ASAP on 086-3131550.
Congratulations to Eamon O'Boyle on picking up his first victory as Donegal Senior Ladies Football manager against Galway at the weekend.
There were two winners in this week's Lotto. Both players matched all 4 numbers and share the jackpot, winning €515 each. The numbers are: 2-8-10-17 and the lucky winners are Ciaran McIntyre, Fernhill and Sharon Ferguson, The Grange.
Aodh Ruadh
~ DINNER DANCE
The social event of the year is almost upon us! The Aodh Ruadh dinner dance takes place on Saturday 12th February in Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon with the throw in at 8pm. Tickets have sold exceptionally well since going on sale. With only a limited number remaining and time running out, it is advisable to get them while there are still a few available in order to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased from Mace, Mr G's, McGahern's Butchers, Mary Matthews at Shannon's Corner, the Abbey Garage as well as from any club member. With the Aodh Ruadh Ladies football intermediate league and championship winning team and the Aodh Ruadh junior hurling champions, along with the 1986 and 1987 senior football championship winning teams all being honoured on the night it sure to be a bumper attendance so make sure you get your tickets quick.
~ MEETING ~
There is a meeting of the finance committee tomorrow night, Tuesday 8th February at 8.30pm in Dorrian's. All club members are welcome to attend.
~ FOOTBALL ~
There is a meeting of the football board on Thursday, 10th February in Dorrian's at 9pm. All committee members are asked to attend.
We have pictures from Donegal's National Football League opening match against Sligo. Again, another impressive outing from our own Peter Boyle.
Indoor underage training continues for under 10s, 12s and 13s this Friday 11th February in the New Hall at Colaiste Cholmcille. Under 10s are training between 6pm and 7pm. They are followed by the under 12s and under 13s between 7pm and 8pm. There is a charge of €2 per head. Please bring runners as no other footwear is allowed. Parents/Guardians are asked to please collect children promptly after their session is finished.
Indoor underage training also continues this Friday 11th February for under 6s and under 8s in the Mercy Hall at Colaiste Cholmcille. Under 6s are training from 6pm to 6.45pm followed by the under 8s from 6.45pm to 7.30pm. Any child in junior infants to second class is welcome to attend and newcomers are encouraged to join. Any parents who would like to help are more than welcome to lend a hand. There is a charge of €2 per head. Please bring runners as no other footwear is allowed. Parents/Guardians are asked to please collect children promptly after their session is finished.
~ LADIES ~
Congratulations to Donna Rogers on her recent engagement to Thomas Lipsett. Best wishes for the future to Donna and Thomas.
Senior and under 16 ladies training will take place on Tuesday evening in the Mercy Hall at 7pm, Thursday at 7pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh and Saturday morning at 11am in the Park. Players are asked to bring reflective jackets, if possible, on Thursday evening! There will be a charge of €2 on Tuesday evening to help cover the cost of the hall.
Girls indoor underage training continues this Wednesday, 16th February, in the Mercy Hall at Colaiste Cholmcille. Under 10s are training between 6pm and 6.45pm. They are followed by the under 12s between 6.45pm and 7pm. There is a charge of €2 per head. Please bring runners as no other footwear allowed. Parents/Guardians are asked to please collect children promptly after their session is finished.
~ COACHING CORNER ~
Donegal Sports Partnership are organising another module of the Sports Psychology programme which was delivered before Christmas. The module 'Motivating Athletes and Teams' will be delivered on Friday evening February 25th and Saturday February 26th in the Parish Hall in Stranorlar, behind the Catholic Church. Michael and Marty from Train your Mind will deliver the module on behalf of University of Ulster, Jordanstown. The course is open to all levels of coaches and well worth doing.
~ REGISTRATION ~
Club membership for 2011 is now due and all club members are asked to submit their registration form and fee at their earliest convenience. In order to be entitled to the rights of a full member, a person must have their fees paid to the club on a date before March 31st and be registered by the club on the online system in order to have a vote in the upcoming membership year.
A few further points to note.
· Only fully registered players on the GAA online registration system are allowed to take the field for the club. If your name is not in this system you are ineligible. That has repercussions in terms of insurance cover for injuries.
· Registration is an important component in meeting the running costs of the club.
· Only fully paid up members will be eligible for the draw for tickets to the football and hurling All Ireland finals.
· Club membership will be displayed in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.
Membership rates are as follows: Adult, €30; Adult Player (Includes insurance cover for the year), €50; Underage (Under 18 years-of-age) €15. Registration can be paid to Mary Matthews in Shannon's Corner or Assistant Secretary, Marita Maguire, Cloghore, Ballyshannon. The club requires a fully registration form with each fee. Registration forms can be downloaded from aodhruadh.org. Sub-committees will also be organising registration sessions in the coming weeks. Underage members will receive a specially commissioned membership card and wallet when they submit their registration.
~ COMMUNITY NOTES ~
Ballyshannon Drama Society present for one night only 'Steel Magnolias' in the Abbey Centre at 8.30pm on Thursday 17th February.
~ LOTTO ~
There was no winner of the €10,000 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 12, 13, 16 and 18. In the lucky dip €20 each went to: John Travers, Donegal Road; Marie Gallagher, Erne Street; Ann Marie McNulty, Ballure Lane; MD Patton, c/o Owen Roe's; and Louis Boyle, Benildus Avenue. Next draw is on Sunday evening at 8pm in the Lantern bar. The jackpot is €10,000 so get out there and buy your ticket; if you're not in, you can't win!
This Saturday the lotto team for the Saimer Court is: LADIES.
You can receive the club notes by e-mail every Tuesday morning. To subscribe, enter your details on the website, www.aodhruadh.org, or e-mail your request to [email protected].
Naomh Brid
Bord na Nóg held a successful presentation for the gallant u16 and minor teams of last season in the Country Inn on Sunday afternoon. A good days craic was had by all who attended and the club would like to thank the Country Inn for the use of the venue and the food.
The club expresses its condolences to Eddie McCaffery and family on the death of his mother Nora. Ar dheis Dé a raibh a hanam.
The clubs annual Dinner dance will take place on Saturday the 19th of February in the Abbey Hotel. This is a sit down, 4 course meal with music by The Real Deal. Tickets are currently on sale from any member of the executive at a reasonable €20.
Training for Senior and Reserve team members on Rossnowlagh Beach, Wednesdays at 8pm and in the Community Centre, Friday at 8pm.
Membership for the coming year is now due at a reasonable €30. This can be paid to members of the executive and players can pay Donal Martin at training.
This weeks lotto numbers were; 8, 13, 14, 20 and 21. The winners of €25 were; Matthew Gallagher, Laghey, James Cassidy (c/o 7 arches), Benny McGuiness and John "Lepra" Gallagher. The jackpot now stands at €8150 and next weeks draw takes place in O'Carolans Laghey.
Anybody that wishes to have any information included in the club notes should contact Shane Walsh on [email protected] by 6p.m on Monday evening.
ST. NAUL'S NOTES
SLOTTO
There was no winner of last weekend's slotto jackpot. Winners of 40 Euro each for nearest to correct sequence were Geraldine + John Griffin, Turrishill & Seamus McGinty, Selacis. The sequence drawn was 4-5-3-7-6-2 & 1. This weekend's jackpot will be 1,070 Euro.
MEMBERSHIP
Club membership is now due for renewal and can be paid to any member of the club executive. Cost of membership remains the same as last year i.e. adults 40 euro and juvenile 30 euro. Club members will be given priority in all matters throughout the year including match tickets.
TRIP TO LONDON
Club members are travelling to London for the weekend of 4th to 6th March to include playing a challenge game against Tirconaill Gaels on Saturday 5th. Anyone interested in finding out more about the trip is asked to contact Brian McCabe.
NOMINATIONS
Some vacancies still exist on the club executive, anyone interested is asked to contact club secretary, Tina O'Donnell as soon as possible.
C.L.G An Tearmainn Club Notes
The lotto number for Friday the 4th Feb were 1, 11, 24, 28. Fr P Mc Hugh, Termon won 80euro. Bernard Gallagher Churchill and Claire Molloy Kilmacrennan both won 10euro each. This weeks jackpot is ?5450. This weeks draw will take place in the Lagoon Inn on 11/2/11, the lotto co-ordinators are Joe McDaid & Kath McSharry
The club are asking for volunteers to help sell club lotto?s before the Termon Bingo on Friday Night and Saturday morning at the Millbridge Kilmacrennan. Anyone willing to help out can contact Joe Mc Daid 0876778744 or John Doherty 0868379026.
This weeks rota is Bingo Fri 11th: John Watson & Charles Gallagher. The Millbridge from 11am, Sat 12th Feb: Anthony Mc Grenra and Pauric Hilferty
Ladies Board:
The minor ladies are into the county final against Moville. Time and date for the final are TBC. Check local press for more details.
Any one interested in a 2nd ladies team are asked to contact Hugh Harkin on 087 689 1967 ASAP.
Senior Board:
Training continues for Senior?s and reserve?s every Wednesday at 7 pm sharp at the Aura Track in Letterkenny . Any players interested in playing senior/reserve football this year are asked to contact, senior team manager Brendan Gallagher on 087 6868083 or reserve team manager Brian Trearty on 086 340 6167
Minor Board:
Held a very successful presentation night last Sunday at the Lagoon Termon a great evening was had by all. Underage registration for 2011 takes place on Saturday 26th of Feb from 4-7pm at Kilmacrennan Hall. The registration evening is for all underage players from national school age til U18 for boys and girls.
The playing pitch at the Burn Road will be closed for all training and games until Sunday 21st March. This is to allow for re-sodding at the goal mouths and maintenance work required to the playing surface.
Any manager/player that has CLG An Tearmainn Club gear from last year please return it to Joe Mc Daid ASAP.
Dinner dance is on Saturday 26th February at the Lagoon, Tickets are 25 euro for adults 20 euro for students. Given the outstanding success of the ladies team we are expecting a full house and would encourage all members to purchase their tickets soon. Music on the night by the Bizz.
A bazaar will take place in An Craoibhinn this Sunday 13th February from 2-5pm. Anyone with any items which they wish to donate are asked to leave them at the Craoibhinn on Saturday after 2pm or contact Anthony on 086 3672353 or Sara on 086 8566660. All items are welcome including books, CDs/DVDs/Computer games, clothes, shoes, ornaments, unwantedChristmas presents etc, etc. There will be prizes galore to be won on the day so please come out and support your local club.
Charles Gallagher
PRO An Tearmainn
Letterkenny Gaels
The senior leagues are scheduled to commence on W/Ending the 20th March, Minor Leagues are scheduled to start on Friday 1st April and U16s will commence on Sunday the 13th March.
All players are requested to maximise training attendance in the coming weeks.
Club registrations are due before the 4th March. Contact the relevant team managers for forms and fees.
Please note the new venue of Woodland N.S. Hall for the following underage Training:
Mondays: 7- 8pm - Gaelic for Girls
Tuesdays 7- 8pm - U/14 Fitness
Fridays 6.30 - 7.30pm - U/6 and U/8 Gaelic
U/6, U/8 and U/10 Hurling continues in AURA Leisure Centre on Thursdays 6-7pm.
Lotto Results for weekending 6th February were Nos.drawn: 2,6,14,22. Match 3 Winner was Danny & Barbara Cahill, Friends of the Gaels. Next weekend's Jackpot will be €4,950.
An Clochan Liath
Ba iad 9, 15, 17 agus 19 na huimhireacha lotto a tarraingeadh ag deireadh na seachtaine agus nior baineadh póta óir an lotto. Beidh €1,200 sa phóta óir don seachtain seo. Bhain na daoine seo leanas €20 an ceann Ben Gallagher St. Peter's Tce., Annie Sweeney Crickamore, Nan Doherty Dungloe, Mary Gallagher Leitir agus Patrick Tobin Letterkenny.
Bhain Winnie Long as Fintown €120 ag an bhingo.
The seventh draw for the Third series of the 200 Club was held on Sunday night the 30th of January at the bingo and the winners are as follows for the month of January, 1st €1,000 - Louise Gallagher Burtonport, 2nd €500 - Colin McCarron Crucknagerragh, 3rd €300 - Terence Breslin Pole Road 4th €100 - Kevin Bonner Bridge End 5th €100 - Maria Vryonidou Church Road. Well done to all the winners and thanks to everyone for their continued support. This will go towards the development of our facilities at Pairc na Rosann. Tweet
