Club notes
February 09, 2010Letterkenny Gaels
Camogie training in Aura Leisure Centre continues on Wednesday at 7pm. Girls of all ages and ability are welcome - Eu3 per child. Come along, learn something different and make new friends! Contact 086 8163605 for further information
The winter underage coaching programme for hurling has resumed in the Aura Leisure Centre on Thursday evenings at 6pm. All underage hurlers are requested to attend and new members are very welcome.
The U12/U13 training will commence at P√°irc na nGael on Sunday the 14th February at 11am. Registration for the coming season will also be taken. New members are most welcome
Indoor Circuit training has now commenced on Friday evenings in Errigal College. Under 14s at 5.15pm and U16s at 6.30pm. All players should be in attendance and new players are welcome.
Senior training has now commenced on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm sharp. New players are most welcome.
The Underage hurling presentations took place on Saturday night last in the Vestry at St Conals Hospital. There was a large turnout and a very enjoyable night was had by all. The underage Football presentation will take place at the same venue on Saturday evening the 20th February commencing at 6pm.
A Letterkenny Gaels Quiz night will take place in Arena 7 on Thursday night the 18th of February commencing at 9. 30pm. Admission is free and Prizes on the night are sponsored by Arena 7
Lotto results for W/ending the 7th Feb, No's 2,7,10,17. Match 3 winner was Gerard Gallagher, Termon. Next draw will be on Monday 15th February Jackpot will be 2500 Euro.
Weekly Club updates are now available on our new website http://letterkennygaels.donegal.gaa.ie/
Naomh Adhamhnáin
Registration of all Club Members for 2010 is taking place this week (Mon. - Thurs.) in the Clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm each evening (Feb. 8th - 11th). All members are asked to get in and get their membership paid asap. Please consider the Lotto Direct Debit option.
The Junior teams have commenced training under the watchful eye of Ricky Duffy and training continues every Tuesday and Thursday with players asked to bring boots and runners each night. The Seniors and Reserves will begin training next week. After the success of La na gClub last year, the GAA has decided to once again leave a free date on the weekend of May 9th. If anyone has any ideas of events they would like to see on the day, contact Paul McGovern.
U-8 and U-10 indoor hurling training is on in the LYIT Sports Hall on Fridays at 6:30-7:45pm. U-6 hurling training 6:30-7:30 on Friday; LYIT Sports Hall. Camogie U-8, U-10 & U-12 from 5:30-6:30 also in LYIT. U-12 Hurling training every Wednesday from 7:15-8:15 in the Community Centre. U-14 training every Friday in LYIT Sports Hall at 5pm - 6pm sharp. The Hurling/Camogie team played well in the North Antrim League. Three U-12 hurling teams played in Letterkenny and various locations in Derry all performing well. All three teams will be competing in the final round next Sunday. Details on the venues will be given during training. Cost of indoor hurling is €2. We would like to thank all those who collected tokens for the 'Kit for Kids'. We are just a few tokens short so please bring the last of the tokens you collected to training this Friday.
Everyone at St. Eunan's would like to send their sympathies to the Family and friends of Christine Crampsie, Pat Dunnion and Eilish Donnelly. May they Rest in Peace.
Naomh Brid
Senior & Reserve training has been scheduled for Tuesdays from 8-10pm in the Community Centre (Eu2/player) and on Fridays from 8-10pm at the Astroturf in Ballyshannon (Eu20/player to cover 4 weeks).
The Committee would remind all, that renewal of membership is due priced at a very reasonable Eu30 for the annual membership to support your local GAA club, this can be paid to any committee member.
The Bord Na Nog AGM has taken place, the officers for this year wil be available next week.
The Club Awards Night taking place in lieu of the Dinner Dance has been scheduled for Saturday 27th of February in the Dew Drop Inn, Laghey starting at 9pm. A special guest will be in attendance to present the awards. Admission is Eu10 at the door with music by Brian O Sullivan and finger food served, a great night is guaranteed.
All club coaches and those interested in completing a course in child protection should give their names to Mickey Quinn for inclusion on a course, taking place next month.
The club are in the process of electing the Fundraising Committee for 2010, anyone interested in taking part should contact Pat Sweeney.
The next General Meeting will take place on the 11th February at 9pm in the Clubhouse.
The Senior team are organising a pre-season trip to Kildare to play a local club on Sat 6th March and to watch the National League match between Donegal and Kildare on the 7th. All those 18 years and older who are interested in going should give their names to Mickey or Skimmer by this Friday (12th Feb). Bus will leave on the Saturday morning and return on Sunday Night. The approximate price is Eu100 for bus and hotel.
Lotto Numbers, this week were: 4, 5, 9, 18, and 22. Prizewinners were: Sean Langan, Bridget Mc Nulty, Sartah Mc Gowan, Sinead Sweeney.
Jackpot now stands at Eu5,650. Next weeks draw takes place in The Dew Drop Inn.
Visit the Naomh Brid website at www.naomhbrid.net to view photos videos and other club information.
Na Dunaibh
Treanail mar is gnach gach Luan agus Ceadaoin ag 7 i.n. agus ar maidin De Sathairn ag 10 r.n. agus iarrtar ar gach duine bheith in am.
Torthai an Lotto don Luan 8u Feabhra 2010. Uimhreacha: 1-15-16-28. Ni raibh buaiteoir ar bith den phota oir agus ni raibh tri uimhir ag duine ar bith ach oiread . B'iad seo leannas na daoine a bhain Eu20 an duine: Catriona Ni Fhrighil(x2),Ros Na Binne, Nuala Ni Ghairbheith, Baile Ur, Carla Nic Giolla Bhride, Raplach, Seamus Mac Giolla Bhride, Gort Na Brad, Sean Mac Craith, Breenach, Cathal Mac Giolla Bhride, Umlach, Helen Crearand, Rath Mealtain. Ni raibh buaiteoir ar bith don beile do bheirt agus bhain Seamie Mac Giolla Bhride an buideal uisce beatha. Duais dioltora – Carmel Nic Giolla Bhride. Beidh an tarraingt ar An Luan seo chugainn 15u Feabhra in Ostan Na Tra agus beidh Eu9600 ar fail ins an phota oir. Ticeidi @ Eu2 ar fail o baill an fhochumann agus i siopa agus tithe tabhairne eagsula sa cheanntair.
Socraiodh ar Eu25 mar taille bhallraiochta don bhliain agus thigfear e a ioc le coiste an chlub. Fosta, ta ballraiocht agus lotto don bhliain ar fail do Eu100. Tuilleadh eolais ar fail on choiste.
Bingo mar is gnach san ionad oiche Shathairn ag a 9 a chlog agus beidh failte mhor roimh gach duine.
Ta leabhair bliantiuil CLG Dhun Na nGall ar fail sa chlubtheach ar Eu15 an leabhar.
Baill ar bith ar mhaith leo ticeidi don ceolchoirm le ‘Westlife' i bPairc Ui Chrocaigh ar An Sathairn 5u Mheitheamh, iarrtar orthu teagmhail a dheanamh le cisteoir an chlub Risteoir O Coiniollach chomh luath agus is feidir.
Beidh cluichi dushlana in eadan Naomh Cholmcille ar maidin De Sathairn seo chugainn 13u Feabhra ag 11 r.n. agus ag 12-30 i.n.
Naomh Ultan
Thanks to all who attended our Senior/Reserve Presentation Night in the Ringford on Sat night last. A special thanks to Jimmy Byrne who presented the player of the year awards and congratulations to the following, Senior Player 2009 Paul Byrne, Reserve Player 2009 Colm Shovlin and Young Player of the Year 2009 Alistar Rodger. The club would also like to thank the Ringford Staff and the Boyle Family for hosting the night. In 2010 the GAA have changed the membership system with the closing date for registration being April 1st therefore all club membership should be paid as soon as possibe - Senior Player Memebership 50 euro, Students 30 euro can be paid to Aaron Kyles, General Membership 20 euro, Minors 20 euro and all other underage members 10 euro can be paid to Kathleeen Breslin. Senior and reserve players training on Tues and Thrus evenings meeting at clubhouse at 7 p.m. Anyone insterested in doing physico/first aid for any of our teams this year should contact any committee member. Our next financial meeting takes place in the clubhouse on Wed 3 March at 8.30 p.m. The next quiz night will take place in McGuires Bar on Feb 26th at 9 p.m. all welcome.
An Tearmainn Club Notes
Seniors:
The senior team played in the Ulster Senior League against Cruppen >from Armagh on Sunday. With an early start and after a hard fought match Termon lost narrowly against a very physical team. Training continues every Monday and Wednesday night.
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Paddy Mc Daid who was on the Donegal team that defeated Westmeath on Sunday in the first game of the NFL.
Minorboard: U16's training takes place at Ballyare on Friday Night. Under 12 training starting this Wednesday evening at 5.45 in An Craoibhin. Also minor training starts this Friday night at 8pm in Craoibhin all players are asked to contact Paul Gallen on 0872320051
Club News:
This Friday the 12th of Febraury the Termon GAA Club will host a night with GAA legends on the This event will include some of the biggest names from the world of GAA including Tyrone GAA manger Mickey Harte in which his Tryone side that lost to Donegal in the Dr Mc Kenna Cup final, GAA pundit and double all star Martin Mc Hugh, Donegal Democrat columnist Tom Comack, former Donegal player Brendan Devenney and International GAA referee Pat mc Enaney who will discuss the experimental GAA rules. Compare for the night will be Highlands Radio?s Charlie Collins. This unique and innovated GAA event will take at An Craoibhin, Termon. Starting at 8pm. Tickets are selling fast and are available to purchase on the door. Check local press for more information. All proceeds in aid of the An Tearmainn Development Fund.
Lotto:
This week?s lotto will take place in the McCafferty's . The lotto co-ordinators are Bernard Gallagher & Don Gallagher
Kind regards,
Charles Gallagher
PRO An Tearmainn
Fanad Gaels
Lotto
There was no jackpot winner of the lotto. Eu100 Pauric Heraghty, Ballykinard and Eu50 Kathleen Griffen Umrican. Next week's jackpot is Eu2000 and the draw will be held in McGinley's, Kerrykeel on Saturday night.
Club Membership
The clubs new membership initiative will be launched shortly. A bargain package is being offered to new and existing members, combining adult membership (Eu30), a panel in our weekly lotto for 52 weeks (Eu104) and a ticket for the club's end of year Dinner Dance (Eu30). All this for Eu120, a saving to each member of Eu44 euro. Furthermore, we are only charging Eu200 per couple, a saving of Eu104. This can be paid in a lump sum or by direct debit over 12 months. Your membership also insures you to play our games as well as being in the draw for All Ireland tickets. The committee are very excited about this initiative and will be calling to new and existing members to promote it in the weeks to come.
Membership will be collected on Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th Feb between 5.30-6.15. Membership U18 and third level student Eu5, adult Eu30. All membership will be collected in the lodge 19th feb at 7.30-8.30. 20th feb in kk old school between 6.30-7.30.
Bazaar and Crazy Auction
Fanad Gaels Monster Bazaar and Crazy Auction is on Sunday February 21st in the Community Centre, Trialough from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donations of household items and unwanted gifts would be very much appreciated. These can be left in Shiels Shop, Fanavolty, Ballylar PO and O'Kanes, Kerrykeel.
Tickets are also on sale for a draw that will take place on the day. A great days' fun is promised, so mark the date on your calendar!
Coaching Course
There will be a Coaching Course on 12th and 13th Feb in McCumhaill Park. Anyone interested contact Emma
Could all managers/ committee members please forward notes to Aideen at [email protected] or 0876318480 on or before the Sunday of each week.
Seniors play away to Naomh. Columba in the senior Gaeltacht on the 6/7th March. Reserves play away to Downings on the 27/28 in the junior gaeltacht.
There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining a senior ladies team sat 20th at 4pm Lodge.
Sympathy is extended to Michael Carr on the death of his uncle Bob Fitzpatrick in Meath.
Aodh Ruadh
~ DONEGAL V LAOIS ~
Father Tierney Park hosts Donegal and Laois this coming Sunday, February 14th at 2.30pm in the National Football League. Stewards and programme sellers are asked to assemble in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 12.30pm. Bord na nÓg are running a half time draw and a large turnout of sellers is requested for 1.30pm. Limited advertising slots in the programme remain available to purchase. A full page advert costs Eu90, half page Eu50 and quarter page Eu30. You can book your advert with Tom Daly, Terence McShea (087-2360815) or Peter Conlon (087-6838024).
~ COACHING CORNER ~
A free course entitled 'Fitness with the Football' takes place this Wednesday 10th February, 7.30pm at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown. Leitrim co-manager John Morrison is the tutor and this outdoor observation session will look at methods such as games/drills to improve fitness levels using the ball.
Last Saturday Aodh Ruadh welcomed Armagh strength and conditioning coach Tommy Stevenson to the new hall at Colaiste Cholmcille. The workshop lasted from 11-1pm and proved to be a great experience for all those who participated. Amongst the topics included in the session were circuit training, pitch based strength training, diet and injury prevention. Using members of the Aodh Ruadh minor and under 16 squads as well as a number of unfortunate coaches Tommy was able to demonstrate the benefits of core and strength training to players from all age groups from our youngest u8s to our senior team players. There are from the session on aodhruadh.org as well as links to videos of Tommy's drills.
Following on from the Ulster Council Coaching conference in Cookstown there are now a number of articles from the day available in the coaching corner section of the website. A presentation delivered by Paul Rouse and Ryan Mellon continues the theme of Core and Strength Conditioning for under 12s, under 14s and under 16s. An insight into Omagh St Enda's success where they won everything in Tyrone last year from under 14 to under 21 is given by Joe McMahon and Liam Grugan. Finally an insight into the life and times of four Time All Star Tony Scullion is available also. A video overview of proceedings is available at http://www.youtube.com/UlsterGAA#p/u/5/6FwNsmihEkY
Despite the bad weather our under 8s braved the elements and went outside on Saturday with the school hall being in use. Training will >from now on be outdoors unless the weather is very bad, in which case we will go back indoors in the new school hall.
A big well done to all our players who took part in under 6 training last Friday especially to our star of the Week Eoin Kelly. Training continues this Friday from 6pm to 6.45pm. All newcomers are most welcome.
~ LADIES ~
Congratulations to Donna Martin who featured in Donegal's 4-12 to 3-4 win over Down in Donegal's division two opener.
Senior Ladies training will take place Wednesday evening and Saturday evening at 7pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. This year's membership of Eu50 for adult players is also now due. Only fully paid members will be eligible to play. Registration forms can be downloaded >from aodhruadh.org and an installment payment option is available. All new members will be made most welcome.
Under 10 and under 12 training continues this Wednesday, 10th February in the New Hall at Colaiste Cholmcille from 6pm to 7pm. There is a charge of Eu2 per head. Please bring runners, no other footwear allowed.
~ REGISTRATION ~
Club membership for 2010 is now due and all club members are asked to submit their registration form and fee at their earliest convenience. The GAA has radically overhauled its membership system and this has meant some dramatic changes. The GAA membership year now runs from March 31st to April 1st. In order to be entitled to the rights of a full member, a person must have their fees paid to the club on a date before March 31st and be registered by the club on the online system in order to have a vote in the upcoming membership year.
A few further points to note.
- Only fully registered players ON THE GAA ON-LINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM are allowed to take the field for the club. If your name is not in this system you are ineligible. That has repercussions in terms of insurance cover for injuries.
- Registration is an important component in meeting the running costs of the club.
- Only fully paid up members will be eligible for the draw for tickets to the football and hurling All Ireland finals.
- As per the motion passed at AGM, club membership will be displayed in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.
Membership rates are as follows: Adult, Eu30; Adult Player (Includes insurance cover for the year), Eu50; Underage (Under 18 years-of-age) Eu15. Registration can be paid to Mary Matthews at Shannon's Corner, Ballyshannon. David O'Donnell in Mojo's is now also taking registrations. The club requires a fully completed club registration form with each fee. Sub-committees will also be organising registration sessions in the coming weeks. Members will receive a specially commissioned membership card and wallet when they submit their registration.
~ LOTTO ~
There was no winner of the Eu10,000 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. In the lucky dip Eu100 went to Barney Cullen, Cluain Barron. Eu20 each went to: Pat Gruddy, Assaroe View; Agnes Patton, Rossnowlagh; Mary Conlon, Cornhill; Peter and Emma Mullaney, Laghey; and Danny Reynolds, Corker. The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 9, 10, 17 and 18. Next draw is Dicey Reilly's on Sunday at 10pm sharp. The jackpot has now hit Eu10,000 so get out there and buy your ticket; if you're not in, you can't win!
This Saturday the lotto team for the Saimer Court is: PETER GALLAGHER'S TEAM.
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