Donegal updates 50 Results Saturday 29th November U21 A Semi Final, Killybegs 1-06 3-06 Gaoth Dobhair Sunday 30th November Division 1A Final, St Eunans 1-09 1-07 Naomh Conaill U21 B Final, Mac Cumhaills 1-03 3-08 Bundoran Division 3 Semi Final, Carndonagh 0-13 1-06 Red Hughs Fixtures Sunday 7th December Under 21AFootball Championship Semi Final, Páirc Mhic Cumhaill, @ 2.00pm ET if necessary, Naomh Conaill V St Eunans Paddy McBride Linesmen- Kieran McShea & Tony Gallagher Division 3 League Final, O'Donnell Pk, @ 2.00pm ET if necessary, Carndonagh V Robert Emmets Robbie O'Donnell Linesmen - Seamus Bradley & Seamus McGonagle Notes Congratulations to St Eunans on winning the Brian McCormack Sports Division 1A league title thus achieving the Championship and League double for the second successive year and to Bundoran on winning the Under 21B football championship for the first time since 2001 The Annual General Meeting of the Hurling Board is due to take place next Tuesday 9th December in Jackson's Hotel Ballybofey at 8.00 pm. Nomination forms should be returned to Hurling Board Secretary Emma Gaughan 25 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon not later 5.00 pm this Friday 5th December. A review of The Donegal Hurling Development Plan will take place on Tuesday 16th December in Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey; at 7.30 pm. Ulster Council Hurling Programme Manager Kevin Kelly will be in attendance. On this coming Sunday in O'Donnell Park at 2.00 pm the final of the Division 3 League will take place between Carndonagh and Robert Emmetts while, also on Sunday in McCumhaill Park at 2.00 pm the second semi final of the Under 21 A football championship between Naomh Conaill and St Eunans is due to be played. The winners will play Gaoth Dobhair in the final. . Congratulations to Jimmy White on his appointment as referee of the Ulster Club Senior Football Championship final replay between Ballinderry and Crossmaglen at Brewster Park, Enniskillen next Sunday. Scór Na nÓg Bhí comórtas Ceannais na Contae Scór na nÓg ar na Gleanntaí tráthnona Dé Sathairn seo caite. Ghlac 16 clubanna páirt ann. Bhí caighdeán an ard sna comórtais uilig. A very large crowd attended the County Final of Scór na nÓg which took place last Saturday evening in Glenties. It was a very successful event and was a great credit to the Naomh Conaill Club. Buaiteoirí Scór na nÓg na Contae 2008 Rince Foirne Malainn Amhránaíocht Aonair Aodh Rua B.A.S. Ceol Uirlise Naomh Columba Aithriseoireacht Gaoth Dobhair Bailéad Ghrupa Gaoth Dobhair Nuachleas An Tearmann Trath na gCeist Naomh Columa Beidh siad ag glacadh páirt sa Chomórtas Leath Cheannais Uladh. Ulster Semi Final will be held on the 13th December, 2008 at Aghyaran, Co. Tyrone starting at 7.30 p.m. Semi Final - Dún na nGall, Doire, Tír Eoghain. Ag guí gach rath agus ádh ar Dhún na nGall ó na clubanna uilig "Go n-éirí go geal libh" County Convention County Convention will take place on Thursday week 11th December in Jackson's Hotel Ballybofey starting at 7.30 pm. Admission prices for 2008 as agreed by County Committee Championship S/Fs Final Under 21s ?8.00 ?10.00 GAA 125th Anniversary Calendar of Events 2009 The GAA is delighted to announce the launch of a calendar of events which will take place during 2009 to celebrate the establishment of the Association in Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 1st of November 1884. It is a celebration of 125 years of the GAA and an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of the Association and the games. The GAA is at the very heart of the community and events will be held right across the country throughout the year. 2009 provides an opportunity to reflect on what the GAA is all about - the promotion of Gaelic games, Irish culture and a sense of place and identity in each community. Key events to be held include: GAA 125 Spectacle Event 31st January The launch of the 125th anniversary celebrations will be held at Croke Park with the start of the Allianz GAA Football National League. The clash of Dublin and Tyrone under lights promises to be an exciting match and the event will include music, entertainment and a lighting and fireworks extravaganza for all the family. GAA Late Late Show Special January A special show dedicated to the GAA and its place in Ireland over the last 125 years. The show will feature a broad spectrum of guests from within and outside the Association. St Patricks Festival Parade 17th March As part of St Patricks Festival, the GAA will be the lead pageant in the festival parade in Dublin. The GAA pageant will represent aspects of the GAA such as volunteerism, sport and community. The pageant will later be showcased at Croke Park during the AIB GAA Club finals. April 24th is the GAA 125 Schools Day This is a chance for schools to participate in a fun day where students will be invited to wear GAA colours and take part in a range of GAA activities. Lá na gClub 10th May As the club is at the heart of the GAA, this is an extremely important day in the calendar of events. Over 2,000 GAA clubs around the country are invited to celebrate the Anniversary with games and commemorative events in their local communities. 125th Year Anniversary Book Launch November As part of the GAA Oral History Project a book will be published to include stories which have been collected over the course of the year. This will chart the history of the GAA through the eyes of its members. Cultural Events A number of events will take place to celebrate the culture of the GAA. These will include Scór events in Athlone and Killarney, a GAA Museum Calendar of Events and commemorative Central Council and Coiste Bainistí in Thurles and Cusack Cottage in Co. Clare. "As we reflect where our Association has come from since 1884, we look to the future and aim to ensure that everybody is welcomed to take part in our games and culture and participate fully," stated President of the GAA Nickey Brennan at today's launch. "I am very proud to be part of this Association which is the fabric of Irish society and it is up to each one of us to ensure that it is as strong in 150 years time as it is now," the President concluded. Jarlath Burns, Chairman of the GAA 125 committee, stated: "We aim to involve every member of the GAA and those outside throughout our 125th year. The aim is to commemorate, to celebrate and to challenge, but we are also keen that we leave a legacy for Cumann Lúthchleas Gael into the future. 2009 is the year that the GAA rededicates itself to its games and its values. We ask everyone in clubs, schools and communities to participate in their own way and make 2009 a year to remember." A full calendar of events can be viewed at www.gaa.ie GAA Season Ticket The GAA has launched a reduced price Season Ticket for the 2009 season. This is the first of many planned ticketing packages to be introduced over the coming years as part of the Association's continuing development of ticketing operations. The county and code specific ticket has been designed to meet the unique requirements of the GAA fixtures schedule. The ticket, excellent value at ?75 entitles the supporter to entry to all Allianz GAA National League round games and the first round of the GAA Senior championship involving their county in their chosen code and a discounted price for all subsequent games, excluding Provincial and All-Ireland final. There is an in-built loyalty programme involved in the ticket in that, should the supporter's county in the chosen code, qualify for the All-Ireland final then based on a minimum attendance of 60% the supporter is guaranteed an All-Ireland final ticket. Speaking at the launch, GAA President Nickey Brennan said: "I am very pleased to launch the GAA Season Ticket for 2009, which has been designed to accommodate our unique fixtures programme. I am particularly delighted that loyal supporters now have the opportunity to guarantee themselves a ticket for the All-Ireland final should their county qualify." The GAA Season Ticket is available through www.gaa.ie Age criteria Clubs please note that for player's to be eligible for respective grades listed. A player shall meet the stated criteria on 1st January each year; Adult: Be over 16 years Under 21: Be over 16 and under 21 years Minor: (U18) Be over 14 and under 18years Under 16: Be over 12 and under 16 years Under 14: Be over 10 and under 14 years Under 12: Be over 9 and under 12 years In all Hurling games and Hurling practice sessions, it is mandatory for all players up to and including under 21grade to wear a helmet with a facial guard Fixtures and Results All fixtures, results, league tables and updates are available on the Donegal GAA website at www.donegalgaa.ie Both the Northern and Southern Regional Board Websites are accessible via the main Donegal G.A.A. site. Fixtures, news, results and up to date information on underage activities in both regions is available on these websites. Emails There is still Clubs who haven't emptied their Email User mailbox. Please ensure that you check your emails regularly to avoid emails bouncing back to the sender Ulster Senior Football Championship The draws for the 2009 GAA Hurling and Football championships will took place in Croke Park recently. Donegal have a home game against Antrim. Full draw as follows Preliminary round: Fermanagh -v- Down Quarter-finals: Tyrone -v- Armagh Derry -v- Monaghan Donegal -v- Antrim Fermanagh or Down -v- Cavan Tweet

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