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Football championship draws |
Daly says serious injuries were only around the corner
The GAA’s head of games, Pat Daly, says the pin-pointing of six categories of dangerous fouls was necessary to offset the real possibility of a serious injury occurring on the field of play.
Ferriter added to selection committee
Former county and Ulster star Sean Ferriter has joined the sub-committee that will select the next Donegal senior football manager.
JFC final takes centre stage
The big game of the weekend is the meeting of Robert Emmets and Carndonagh in the junior football championship final at Ballybofey on Sunday (throw-in 4pm).
Football championship draws
All-Ireland winners Tyrone will face Ulster champions Armagh in the first round of the championship while Dublin take on Meath in the Leinster quarter finals after the provincial football draws took place in Croke Park.
Donegal unveil training facilities plan
Donegal county board have unveiled ambitious plans for the development of a centre of excellence in the county.
Southern Regional News
Congratulations to N Ultan who won the Co U18 Division 2 Co. Title on Sunday last when they overcame L/Kenny Gaels on a score of 4.10 to 2.10 in a brilliant match played in McCumhaill Park.
Club news
Updates from Tir Chonaill Gaels, Robert Emmets, Sean MacCumhaills , Inishowan, St Nauls, Gleann tSuili, Northern Board, Naomh Brid, Milford, Coiste na nOg, Naomh Padraig, St Eunan’s, Letterkenny and An Clochan Liath GAA clubs.
Centre of Excellence agreement
County GAA Chairman, Sean Kelly, wishes to announce that he has reached agreement with a landowner for the purchase of lands to be used for the development of a Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence.
Donegal SFC: Eunan’s land second title on the trot
St Eunan’s captured back-to-back Donegal Senior Football Championship titles yesterday at Ballybofey after seeing off underdog opponents Termon by a convincing eight points.
County finals roundup
On a busy day of county finals around the country we roundup all the action with football finals in Cork, Derry, Fermanagh, Donegal, Galway, Sligo, Leitrim, Offaly and Wicklow, as well as hurling deciders in Carlow and Westmeath.
Devenney delighted to be leading from the front
Donegal dynamo Brendan Devenney says he has relished the challenge laid down to him after being made captain of his club team, St. Eunan’s, Letterkenny.
Disciplinary amendments approved
The one yellow card and you are off motion was passed at the GAA’s Special Congress but the move to change the U21 championship to U20 was rejected.
Eunan’s strong favourites for title
If general opinion is anything to go by, then this year’s senior football championship final is destined for St Eunan’s, although Termon will set about proving their critics wrong.
Ryan calls for one more push
Termon manager Tommy Ryan has stressed that his players have worked their socks off to get to the county final and he is hopeful that hard work will pay off on Sunday.
Devenney happy to lead from the front
Donegal star Brendan Devenney admits that it has been a great experience captaining St Eunan’s this year, although that will count for nothing if the lose on Sunday.
GAA set to hold managerial meetings
The GAA is to hold meetings in all four provinces with intercounty managers ahead of the commencement of the new 2008/09 hurling and football seasons.
Six nominated for Donegal post
Former Donegal football manager Declan Bonner could be set for a return to the hot-seat after being nominated for the vacancy which has arisen in the wake of Brian McIver’s resignation.
Ulster hurling squad named
The following players have been chosen to attend training sessions for the Ulster hurling squad on October 8, 15 and 22 ahead of the Inter-provincial campaign at the end of the month.
Southern Regional News
With P.R.O. Mary Kelly
Club notes
Updates from Robert Emmets, Sean Mac Cumhaills, Coiste na Nog, Fanad Gaels and Na Cealla Beaga.
Inishowen GAA notes
The Buncrana minor team was defeated by a stronger and better-organised Malin team in O’Doherty Park, Carndonagh on Saturday evening.
Club notes
Updates from Aodh Ruadh, Gleann tSuili, St Nauls and Urris.
Club notes
Updates from An Clochan Liath, Naomh Padraig, St Eunans and Letterkenny.
Donegal SHC: Setanta retain title
Kevin Campbell bagged 1-6 as Setanta put Donegal SHC titles back-to-back with a nine-point victory over Burt at Ballybofey.
Kernan delighted with response
Ulster manager Joe Kernan has admitted that he is pleased with the response from the players called in for trials to pick a squad for the Inter-provincial competition.
SHC: it’s Burt V Setanta again
Not for the first time in recent seasons, Burt meet Setanta in this year’s Donegal senior hurling championship final.
Intermediate championship final
The first of this year’s championship finals takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday September 28 at 4pm.
Much to do on Manic Monday
Monday night’s monthly meeting of the County Board promises to be hectic, to say the least.
Southern Regional News
The competition will begin on this Saturday 27th September at 11.00 a.m. with the Regional Final in both Divisions scheduled for Saturday 18th October.
Donegal updates
Congratulations to Setanta and Burt who have qualified for the final of Senior Hurling which is due to take place next Sunday 28th September at 4.00 pm in McCumhaill Park Ballybofey.
Martin to apply for Donegal post
Outgoing Donegal football selector Francie Martin has thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant manager’s post in the county.
Fixtures
C.L.G Dhum na nGall fixtures
Club notes
Naomh Adhamhnáin , Gaeil Fhanda , Sean MacCumhaills , An Clochan Liath and Letterkenny Gaels club updates.
Naomh Pádraig club notes
The numbers drawn in this week’s lotto draw were 6, 7, 3, 1, 4, 2 and 5. There was no jackpot winner however ?100 runner-up prize went to Mary Teresa Toye, Cross. Next week’s jackpot will be ?1850.
Aodh Ruadh club notes
The seniors had good craic down at the Kilmacud Sevens. They got off to a flyer with victory over Senschalstown, but a narrow loss against Emo and defeat to ultimate semi-finalists Kilcoo ended their involvement.
St. Naul’s club notes
Best wishes to Shaun, Willie, Tony and all the players in Sunday’s intermediate reserve county final against McCumhaills in O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny at 2pm. All support would be much appreciated for these boys who have been knocking on the door for the past few years.
Gleann tSuilli club notes
This year’s fund raising draw will take place on this Sunday the 28th in our Sports and Concert Hall with music by "the wee man from Strabane" Hugo Duncan and his band. Doors open at 8.30p.m. with dancing from 9 to 11.30. Admission ?10.
Inishowen GAA club notes
Fundamental football for seven and eight year-olds resumes on Friday night in Crana College at 7pm. Fundamental football for five to six year-olds is at 11am on Saturday mornings, also in Crana College.
McMenamin likely to appeal ban
It is understood that Termon are considering whether or not to appeal the red card issued to Kevin McMenamin in last Saturday’s championship semi-final against Gaoth Dobhair at O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny.
Martin and Boyle in the frame for Donegal post
Erstwhile senior county selector Francie Martin and former attacking star Tony Boyle have both declared their interest in the vacant Donegal managerial post.
Kernan aiming to edge in front of Leinster
New Ulster boss Joe Kernan says the carrot of edging ahead of Leinster in the interprovincial roll-of-honour is an appetising carrot ahead of his side’s clash with Munster on October 25th.
Interpro finals taken out of Croker
The GAA have announced the dates and fixtures for the Interprovincial football and hurling championships, with the finals no longer set to take place in Croke Park.
Donegal bring forward deadline
Donegal county board have brought forward the closing date of applications for the vacant football manager’s post by 24 hours to next Monday, September 22 at 6pm.
Southern Regional News
Thanks to the F Masters and Ardara Clubs for hosting the 2 Regional Minor Finals on Saturday last. Thanks also to their officials who assisted on the day.
Coiste na nOg
Congratulations to the following Clubs who won County titles in the past week: Downings who won the U16 Division 3 Championship tile, N Mhuire who won the U14 Division 2 League title and to Milford who won the U16 Division 1 Co Championship title.
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