Inishowen GAA notes

Buncrana
A well-attended Bord na nÓg AGM was held in the clubroom on Sunday night. Chris Walsh, outgoing chairman, opened the meeting and introduced Brian Stokes who gave the treasurers report. Chris then delivered his Chairman's report in which he thanked everyone for their help both on and off the field. He congratulated all managers for their efforts and praised all parents who helped in anyway with fundraising, teams, refreshments and transport. He concluded by indicating that he wasn't in a position to take up a post this term, after which he was roundly congratulated for the hard work and dedication throughout, in what has been a successful year for the club.
The election of officers took place. Chairman Sean Masterson, Vice Chairman Gary Duffy, Secretary Patricia McMenamin, Treasurer Brian Stokes, PRO Seamus Grant, Inishowen board delegate Lawrence Hegarty, Northern board delegates Donal Mac Lochlainn, Brian Stokes and Lawrence Hegarty, Coaching officer David McConnell, Hurling Board delegates Donal Mac Lochlainn and Tom Clare, Ladies Bord delegate's TBC.
Under Age Football Managers: Minor Paul McGonagle, U16 Laurence Hegarty, U15 Sean ClerkIn, U14 Gary Duffy, U13 David McConnell, U12 Leo Gill, U10 Aidan Mulholland, U8 William Friel, U6 Fundamentals Stephen McClafferty. Ladies Football; U14 Ronan Doherty and Peter Cloherty, U12 Brendan Ryan and Brian Stokes. Hurling Managers; Minors and U16 Stephen Boyle, U14 John O'Loughlin, U12 Tom Clare, U10 Francis Craig, U8 TBC.
All officer's and managers are congratulated on their appointments and if there is anyone in the area who would like to get involved they are more than welcome and should make themselves known to any club member.
The incoming board would like to congratulate Gary Duffy on his appointment to the County U16 football team as a selector. Gary has been involved with a lot of successful sides down the years and his appointment is in recognition of his hard work and dedication.


Burt

Burt GAA Club's AGM is on Saturday 5th December in the Burt clubhouse at 3pm. All adult members are expected to attend. Please send any motions you may have to secretary Damian Dowds before the date of the AGM.
Brian McDermott will be staging a public cookery demonstration in St Mary's Hall, Burt this Thursday, 26 November at 7.30pm. He will prepare five Christmas dishes, so come along for what's sure to be a great night's entertainment and to hear what our mystery food critics make of Brian's cooking! Tickets are 10 and available from GAA club members.
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week. Fergal Grant and James Grant won 20 each. The numbers drawn were 4, 3, 6, 5, 1, 7, 2. Next week's jackpot is 700. For one week only the lotto draw will be taking place in St Mary's Hall, Burt this Thursday, 26 November for Brian McDermott's cookery demonstration. Please bring all lottos to St Mary's Hall before 7.30pm this Thursday evening or hand it to any club member.
Many thanks to all our members and everyone who attended last night's (Monday) Mass for the deceased in the Burt GAA Clubhouse.
Indoor hurling training is on every Saturday morning in the Aileach Youth club. Primary school children (ages 7-12) have training from 10-11.30am. Training for over-12s is from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The cost is 2 per child. Training is being coached by Colm Davis.
The new order of club gear has finally arrived. Anyone who had made an order can contact Liam McKinney. The club hopes to find an evening shortly to suit as many as possible that made an order.
A good number of members attended last Thursday evening's meeting in Ballybofey concerning the future of the structure of hurling within the county. It was a very informative meeting with Paul Kelly, the man who initiated the so far successful Armagh hurling pilot scheme. Hopefully the interest shown from all clubs within the county will provide our own county to follow in the steps Armagh has taken.




Carndonagh
The club AGM will be held on Sunday 29 November in the clubrooms at 7pm. As part of the 125 year there will be a Mass offered for all deceased members and players of the club in the Church of the Sacred Heart on Friday November 27th at 7pm.
The annual under-age presentation took place last Sunday at the Carndonagh Community School. Despite the very wet and windy conditions, one of the largest gatherings to date of parents, children and club members filled the school Áras to overflowing. The guest on the afternoon was Paul Callaghan who presented certificates and medals to the boys and girls. The slideshow with a myriad of photos covering matches and events over the year added to this uplifting club presentation. Thanks to all who put the presentation together, who officiated on the day, to those who decorated the hall and made the tea and sandwiches. Thanks also to CCS for the use of the Áras.
Foundation coaching course planned for Inishowen clubs in the near future.
Carndonagh Ladies football had their Christmas sale last Friday in the Colgan Hall. It was a big success, there were a lot of good quality items donated and I think everyone got a good bargain on the day. Thank You to the staff in the Colgan Hall for helping us to get set up, they were very accommodating. Thank you to the people who took the time to sort and donate their unwanted items without which the sale would not have been possible. Also thanks to the local shops who kindly donated items for sale and or the raffle, Mary Lafferty who sponsored a beautiful Christmas cake, McLaughlin brothers sponsored lots of prizes, Supervalu, Global Fashions, Gordons, Neil Doherty, Christy Doherty, McLaughlin Meats, The Salon, Brennan's Chemist and to Winnie McLaughlin and Patricia Doherty for their home baking. There were a lot of volunteers on the day who also played their part to make the sale a big success and with the funds raised we are well on our way to being able afford to buy a new kit for the girls underage team.
The GAA have teamed up with Vodafone Ireland as an official "Give Back Partner". This alliance with Vodafone Ireland provides Clubs with a terrific new opportunity to raise funds. Any club member using Vodafone mobile can sign up at www.supportyourgaaclub.ie and 5% of their monthly bill will be donated to the club. Along with Gaelic Telecom's promotion whereby club members can nominate the club and 15% of your monthly bill will also be donated to the club. These are two excellent and cost free ways of generating funds for the club. Anyone with any further queries can get all the information required from any of the committee members.
The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 2, 15, 7, 23 and 13. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 went to Mick Hirrell, Glentogher, Carn. 30 to Katrina Doherty, Ardmore, Muff. 15 to Jackie Doherty (A), Craigtown, Carn, Celia McConologue, Carrowmore, Gleneely and Michael Mulhern, c/o Tully's Bar. The jackpot next week is 7,100 and the draw will be held in Simpson's Bar. The club wishes to thank all who support our lotto.
Do not lose out on a chance to win our lotto, purchase your lotto from any club member. Better still take out a yearly subscription that ensures you are in with a chance every week. For all lotto information please contact Liam on 086 8053319.



Malin
The Division 5 final that was due to be played last Sunday has been postponed and is due to be played this weekend, no further details are available yet.
Congratulations and well done to everyone that took part in the Donegal final of the Scór competition in Glenswilly on Sunday night. The Irish dancing group won the dancing final and are now going on to represent the club at the Ulster Final in Glenullin Co Derry on 5 December.
A national schools parish football league for children 3rd to 6th class takes place on Sundays in the GAA centre from 12 to 1pm.
A foundation coaching course is taking place soon, anyone interested should give their names to David Gallagher.
Hurling for U8s takes place Monday evenings 5-6pm, for U10s and U12s Friday evenings also 5-6pm. Hurleys and helmets are available to purchase at the club, Hurleys 15, helmets 60, Hurley and helmet 70, contact Grace or Eddie for details on paying 5 or 10 in weekly instalments. Football and hurley are open to boys and girls and all new members are welcome, 2 per child and equipment is provided. Parents who would like to assist with the hurling in particular are very welcome, just come along to a training session or contact Grace on 086 8047199.
Training for U8s continues every Sunday. Training times are from 11am-12midday.
Get Fit classes with Charlie Byrne continue in the GAA centre for men and women Wednesdays and Fridays, men at 7.30pm, women at 9pm on Wednesdays, women at 6pm, men at 7.45pm on Fridays, 5 per session, every level of fitness welcome, an excellent way to get in shape over the winter.



Moville
With the playing season nearly over we now look forward to the highlight of the social calendar - the annual dinner dance. The dance will take place in Caislean Mara on Friday week, 4 December. Tickets cost 25 and are available from treasurer Brigid Harkin. Popular local band the Cavanagh brothers will provide the music.
The underage equivalent of the dinner dance took place in Caislean Mara on Friday last when over 130 U12s enjoyed a presentation disco. A great night was had by all and presentations were made to the U10 A and B teams and a special presentations were made to Emma Doherty, Niamh Cavanagh and Joshua Lafferty who represented Inishowen in the Cumann na mBunscoil mini seven trials in MacCumhaill Park recently. If successful they will get the opportunity to play in Croke Park later in the year. We wish them well.
Going into last weekend we expected the footballing season to reach a conclusion with both the men's senior team and the ladies minor teams contesting finals. However in horrific weather conditions in both Saturday and Sunday both games ended in draws.
First up were the ladies minors on Saturday when they took on old rivals Termon in Raphoe. These two teams are the dominant forces in ladies football in the county and the outcome was always expected to be close. Moville played with a strong breeze in the first half and with Geraldine Harkin in top form at full forward the held a 5-5 to 2-3 half time lead. As expected Termon rallied with the wind in their favour and with the last kick of the game county U16 player Geraldine McLaughlin took the game to a replay with a fine goal.
The senior game v Milford was a similar affair but playing in horrendous conditions. The conditions became particularly difficult in the closing 15 minutes. Moville played with the breeze in the first half but it was Milford who struck the first blow with a point from a free. Moville settled and with Sean O'Hare hitting some fine frees they went in at the break leading by 0-9 to 0-2. Moville defended stoutly in the second half with goalkeeper Maurice McGeady commanding in the difficult conditions. It was a matter of trying to keep Milford from scoring and when they drew level with five minutes remaining it looked ominous for Moville. But the team defended stoutly from the half forward line back to eke out a draw.
It is expected that both replayed games will take place this weekend.




Naomh Colmcille
Lotto Results: 5, 6, 4, 3, 2, 7, 1. There was no jackpot winner, closest Oliver & Julie McDaid, Simon Duggan, Pat Doran & Peters Bar who got 19 each.
Jackpot now at 1,600.
Please continue to support our Club with the lotto, this is an essential means of continuing to give kids and adults the opportunity to avail of a great and healthy pastime. Thank you to all that have been supporting us.
The Lotto can be participated in by going for the following options, 100 in 1, 2 or 4 instalments over the year. The Club would encourage all to continue your support by availing of the Club Lotto by contacting any Committee member for the lotto forms. Sellers will also be doing the rounds in the Local pubs every Saturday night.
The club would like to wish Conor Grant, Owen Barr and Barry Gallagher all the best at the ongoing Under 15 County Development squad trials.
Congratulation to Declan & Josephine McDaid on the birth of their baby boy recently.
If there is anyone interested in having parties or functions in the clubhouse please contact any member of the committee or Dympna Whoriskey on 9156567.





Naomh Pádraig
The numbers drawn in last week's lotto draw were 2, 4, 5, 1, 7, 3 and 6. There was no jackpot winner however 3 runner-up prizes of 35 went to: Liam and Rosie McMahon; Jonathan and Laura Toye; Joseph McGonigle
The clubs annual Bazaar takes place on Sunday 13 December at the clubhouse. Time and further details in next week's notes.
The club's Underage Presentation will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday 20 December.
Anyone wishing to put forward Motions for the upcoming Naomh Pádraig AGM is asked to submit them to club secretary Kevin Diver.
The GAA have teamed up with Vodafone Ireland as an official "Give Back Partner". This alliance with Vodafone Ireland provides Clubs with a terrific new opportunity to raise funds. Any club member using Vodafone mobile can sign up at www.supportyourgaaclub.ie and 5% of their monthly bill will be donated to the club. Along with Gaelic Telecom's promotion whereby club members can nominate the club and 15% of your monthly bill will also be donated to the club. These are two excellent and cost free ways of generating funds for Naomh Pádraig. Anyone with any further queries can get all the information required from any of the committee members.
Anyone involved in coaching in the club needs to return completed Garda Vetting forms to Pat Keaveney ASAP.
With Christmas approaching, the clubs range of gear could be an ideal gift. There are various items available, all excellently priced at 30. Contact any of the committee members for further details.






Urris
The Club will be holding a Night at the Races in the Rusty Nail this Friday evening, racing should get underway around 10pm. Horses are available from all Club members at 10 each, if anyone is interested in sponsoring a race, they merely need to contact David, John or Eddie. All horses and sponsorship should be returned at the Club meeting which takes place on Tuesday evening at 8.30pm.
Trials will be held in Ballybofey for the 2010 county U16 girl's team on Saturday, December 5 from 11am-1pm, any player born after January 1, 1994 is eligible to attend. Interested girls can get more information by calling David or Paul.
The Club's annual mass for deceased members takes place this Wednesday evening at 8pm in the Clubhouse. It would be nice to see a large attendance at this special occasion in which our former members and friends are remembered.
The Club's AGM will take place this year on Sunday, 6 December at 6pm in the Day Centre in Cleagh. This is a very important night for the Club and we would urge all members to do their best to attend.
This year's Underage presentations take place on Friday, December 4 in the Strand Hotel. We are hoping that all our underage players from U16s to the U10s will take the opportunity to come along and celebrate the year's achievements, their parents, aunts, uncles, grannies and granddads are more than welcome to come and join us as well on the night. Tickets for adults are 12.50 which includes a dinner and dessert; there is no charge for the children's meal. The meal will be served at 6.30pm sharp and we would ask everyone to make sure they are at the hotel on time.
Vodafone customers log on to www.supportyourgaaclub.ie and follow the instructions there to register to help out the club. 5% of all your top-ups and bills go to the Club at no cost to the customer. Registration takes about a minute or less to complete and there is no cost to anyone who registers for the scheme. If you are interested in signing up but have further questions give David a call and he will fill you in.
A new style Club kit bag is now available from Edward McLaughlin, the junior bag costs 26 and the adult bag is 32. Eddie also has gift vouchers available for the bingo which would make the ideal Christmas or birthday present for the bingo lovers of the parish.
Last week's Match and Win jackpot went unclaimed and has now risen to 540, the winning years were Years Drawn: 1966, 1972, 1974 and 1978. The consolation prizes of 15 went to: Janet McEleney, Minaduff; Ruth Hands, Cleagh; Anthony Doherty, Cregnagor; Roary Ruddy, Ballyliffin; Kathleen Comiskey, Urrismana.