Donaghmore club notes

February 17, 2020

EGM: was held last Monday Evening.  Thank you to everyone who attended.  We are confident the re-structuring will result in a stronger club, improved facilities and broader reach in the community.  Check social media for details.

 

Registration: It’s that time of year again. The club would ask that as many people as possible register by signing up to Club Donaghmore.  It represents great value for money for our members and is an essential revenue for the development of the club. Contact Mark Nugent (registrar) on 07833367485 or John Mc Kenna (Club Donaghmore Rep) 07515288224. 

 

Senior and Reserves: Training continues Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.  Ádh mór to John and players for the season ahead. Storm Dennis this time causing the cancellation of last Sundays friendly. 

 

Minor Lads: Training continues Wednesdays 7:30- 8:45pm and Sundays (time TBC).  Again good luck to Aidan and the lads as they too begin the season proper.  The league kicks off on Sat but at least one of the teams fixtures will be subject to change.

 

U16 Lads: With the first fixture expected at the end of March the U16 team will train on Fridays at 6pm.

 

U14 lads: The league kicks off on Saturday but at least one of the teams are likely to have to re-fix games. Training continues Thursdays at 7:30pm.

 

Ladies Senior:  Pre-season continues with the appointment of a new fitness coach. Training continues Monday 7:30pm - 8:30pm and Thursdays on the field with the minors 8pm - 9pm.  Well done ladies and good luck in the season ahead.

 

Ladies minors: Last Sunday’s league opener fell victim to a late pitch inspection and Storm Dennis.  Round 2 is next Monday night V Moy. (Home 7pm). Please get down and cheer the girls on in their first match.  Ádh mór again to Eamon and the team. Training for this week will continue Thursday 8pm-9pm with the seniors.

 

U14 Ladies: a big year for all our U14’s with the Feile being staged locally. The girls training continues Sat 10:45am - 11:45 on the training pitch.  Ádh mór to the girls and their mgt team; Denise, Conor, Darren, Mari and Angela.

 

Any newcomers to the village are welcome.  Contact Martin O’Neill (Youth Co-ordinator) on 07801819631 or Mark Nugent (Registrar) on 07833367485. Alternatively, just bring your boots to one of the above sessions and speak with one of the coaches.

 

Presentation night: is Sat 29th Feb in Quinns Corner. Great night for the club to get together and let the hair down.  Tickets are available at the Torrent reception. Numbers are limited.

 

Irish Class/Rang Gaelige: Our rang gaelige  continues Tues at 7pm for beginners/8pm for intermediate. Running for 8 weeks at £20.  Finishing just before St Patricks Day. Contact Seán Antón Ó Conalláin on 07709714100 or [email protected]. Everyone welcome to join at any time.

 

Culture: Well done to Scoil Trad Torrent and especially our young members who had the great experience of participating in the first Youth Folk Orchestra in the Guildhall, Derry.  Maith sibh.


Thoughts and Prayers:  The club, both players and members continue to offer our thoughts, prayers and support to some special members in the club who are currently dealing with sickness and bereavement.

  


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