Letterkenny Gaels club notes

January 15, 2019

Our Annual Presentation Function was held last Saturday night in the Arena 7.

Club Chairman and MC James Frain, reflected on the past season at the Glebe which included the Club’s recent County success at Scór na nÓg. James also acknowledged the young Gaels players who were involved with the various County Camogie, Hurling and Football squads. Club sponsors were also thanked for their support to Letterkenny Gaels.

Presentations were made to the following players, Senior Player of the Year; Anthony Diver, Most Improved Player of the Year; James Carr, Under 21 Player of the Year; Diarmuid Cahill, Minor Player of the Year; Ronan Frain, Most Improved Minor Player of the Year; Conor Walker. The Club Person of the Year was awarded to Bairbre Cahill. A special presentation was also made to outgoing Club Secretary, Jim McGlynn and his wife Frances to mark Jim’s contribution as Secretary of Letterkenny Gaels GAA Club over the last ten years. Senior and Reserve management teams of Charlie Cannon, James Gordon and Garry Coll were also acknowledged on the night. Thanks to Enda and Claire Nicholls and the staff of the Arena 7 for their hospitality and their continued support of the Club.

 

Last Sunday we hosted another traditional music session in the Glass Lobby at the Silver Tassie Hotel. The next one will be on the 10th February. All welcome.

 

We are grateful to Mick Murphy and Michael Mc Menamin for hosting the Fundamentals course at Páirc na nGael last weekend. Over twenty club members attended and we will be running a second course in the coming weeks.

 

Tickets for the National GAA draw have been distributed within the Club and we are urging every member to take responsibility for selling them. This collective effort will deliver some much needed funding to the Club so all help will be very welcomed.

 

Underage ladies training starts back this Friday night from 7-8pm at the Aura. All players who played underage last year welcome. €3 per session. New players very welcome too.

The underage ladies presentation night is on this Saturday in the clubhouse at 6pm. All club members welcome

 

Indoor Camogie training will take a break for the season and will resume in the New Year.

 

Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc.

 

Underage hurling training will resume on 1st February 2019 at the Aura.

 

Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €8500.

Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.

 

For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael. 


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