Buncrana
The U8, U10 and U12 hurlers will train in the Scarvey from 11am-12.15pm on Sunday. Anyone who is interested in playing hurling are most welcome and are encouraged to come along and give it a go.
Our U10 hurlers made the trip to Magherafelt on Saturday to play in the Ulster indoor league. Fielding two teams the boys performed well. Team One won 2 and lost 3; Team Two won 1, drew 1 and lost 2. The indoor season will climax this weekend with the northwest indoor league finals being held in Letterkenny.
U10, U12 and U13 football training will take place in the Scarvey every Friday night at 7pm. All players welcome, with both the U12 and U13 leagues starting in the next few weeks attendance at training is essential.
U8 football training will take place as normal on Fridays at 7pm in Crana College. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused by last Friday night's timetabling mix-up.
U6 football training will not take place next Saturday 13 March due to coaches attending courses.
Buncrana senior hurlers played their first competitive game of the season on Saturday at home in the Ulster Senior League against Carrickmacross. It was a fine bright evening in the Scarvey, Carrickmacross got the first point but before they even turned around the home team had levelled and then hit the back of the net to lead by three. From then on it was all Buncrana, it was evident that this was a much fitter, quicker and hungrier Buncrana side than last year. The step up to senior and all the hard work in preseason was showing, Buncrana scored another 3-5 with Carrickmacross finishing the first half as they started with one final point. Buncrana came out of the blocks in the second half like lighting with another goal but Carrickmacross were not going to take this and fought back with two quick goals and three points but nevertheless at the final whistle Buncrana came out on top 7-8 to 3-4.
Team. Philip Harkin, Mathew Arthur, PJ Doherty, Lee Duffy, Anthony Boyle, Seamus Hickey, Adrian Deery, Shaun Coyle (0-2), Stephen Dean Mc Fadden, Alan Furlong, Fergal Doherty, Ronan Walsh, Steven Boyle (2-3), Eunan Green (3-0), Gerard Boyle (1-2). Subs. Christy Mc Dermott (0-1), David Guilfoyle (1-0), Andrew Nelson, Gerry Fagan, Jamie Duffy, Denver Coyle.
By contrast Buncrana's Senior Footballers bowed out of the Ulster Intermediate Club Football League with a six point defeat away to Moneymore of Derry last weekend. This ends Buncrana run in the football competition for this year.
Buncrana Senior hurlers are away to Ardoyne of Antrim on Saturday 13 March at 4.30pm, in the Ulster Senior Club Hurling League group 5C. Further details of fixtures and results can be seen on www.ulstergaa.ie. A bus is currently being organised so anyone travelling should contact one of the team managers, Denis Harkin or Martin Mullan, as soon as possible to confirm their place.
All clubs in the Northern Board who are participating in the U10 and U12 Go Games Blitzes this year must nominate at least two names between the ages of 16 and 18 to train as Young Whistlers. There will be a short referees course and these Young Whistlers will then be able to act as referees at their own clubs blitzes, these names must be with regional secretary Jim Quinn before Wednesday 10 March. Anyone interested should email [email protected] or call David McConnell on 087 939 2767.
The club is currently organising a Night at the Races in the Lake of Shadows Hotel on Saturday 10 April. Please support club members who will be selling horses on official cards in the coming weeks.
The club would like to appeal to anyone with old photos, memorabilia or documents, particularly ones dating back to the early days of the club in the 1900s and 1920s, but items from any era are welcome. Utmost care will be give to all items that will be scanned or photographed and returned to the owners within two days of receipt. Buncrana are currently renovating the clubhouse and want to display items from every era in the form of framed photos if possible. Anyone interested should email [email protected] or call David McConnell on 087 939 2767.
As part of the ongoing renovations Buncrana would welcome anyone who can spare as little as an hour or two to help with small jobs around the club. Please contact chairman David McConnell on 087 939 2767 if interested in getting involved.
Anyone who wishes to join "Club Donegal" can do so through Buncrana GAA Club and will receive additional club benefits for the same price. If interested please email [email protected] or call David McConnell on 087 939 2767.
Anyone wishing to book any of the pitches should do so through Sean Clerkin.
Girls Gaelic Football will continues on Mondays in Scoil Mhuire (Convent) Assembly Hall at the following times: U10: 6-7pm; U12: 7-8pm; U14: 8-9pm. Everybody is welcome and volunteers are also needed.
If you do have any items for inclusion in the club's weekly notes, please email [email protected] by 6pm on a Sunday for consideration.
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Burt
Club membership and registration for 2010 is now due. It is €50 for players, €20 for non-players, €10 for underage players and a €25 family package for families for more than three children aged U18. Contact any Executive member for more information on membership/registration. Please remember that membership also cover players' contribution to the injury scheme so it is vital all players from underage and senior get membership paid as soon as possible before the start of the season. Underage players and/or parents can contact managers for more details.
The Inishowen GAA Board is hosting an Irish Night in honour of St Patrick's Day, in An Grianán Hotel Burt on Tuesday 16 March. Admission is €5 with supper included. The evening will consist of Irish music, song, storytelling and ceilí dancing. There will be singers and dancers from Burt performing on the night along with various musicians from the other Inishowen clubs. The special guest is singer/songwriter and storyteller Danny McGilloway. Come along and enjoy the evening in support of Burt GAA and Inishowen GAA. Doors open at 10pm.
There are still a number of outstanding Dinner Dance tickets yet to be paid. Please try to have your ticket money handed into the club as soon as possible.
The senior hurlers got off to a winning start in the Ulster Senior Hurling League on Saturday afternoon. Burt beat Antrim side, Clooney Gaels, 2-9 to 2-7 in what was a demanding contest between the two sides. The match was switched to the Templemore Sports Complex, with our own pitch not just ready for playing.
Burt fielded a team mixed with experience and youth, with a number of players unavailable on the day. While it was great to see some new blood breaking through, it was 'old-timer' Andy Wallace who showed everyone how it's done with a personal tally of 2-7. Wallace was on form from the dead-ball, with a number of those scores coming from his own half. Jonathan McGrath hit two points from play to complete Burt's score.
Next Saturday the hurlers play Newry Shamrocks in a neutral venue, which has yet to be established.
The senior footballers took to the field for the first time this year in an Inishowen league game against Carn. Played under lights in Páirc Úi Dhochartaigh, it was a low scoring affair with both teams looking for fresh ideas for the year ahead. Ultimately though Burt had a little more in the tank and won 1-7 to 0-6. The next game against Malin is scheduled for this Wednesday night, 10 March, at 7.45pm under lights in Carndonagh.
Training for all senior/minor club members is on Tuesday nights at 6.50pm. Senior hurling is on Wednesday evenings and football on Thursday nights. Both times are 6.50pm. Please remember to bring your own bottle of water to training. If you can please bring at least a 1.5ltr bottle.
The minor footballers are back in action this Friday after a bye last week. This Friday they are away to Carndonagh. Throw-in is 7.30pm.Training is on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Contact Liam McKinney for more details.
The u16 footballers had their first warm-up game on Sunday afternoon against Letterkenny Gaels. Training for the U16 football team is on this Sunday morning next at 10.30am at the pitch in Burt. Contact any of the coaches for any details.
U13/U14 indoor training starts this Thursday, 11th March in the Aileach Youth Club from 5.30-7pm. Once again please get in contact if there are any problems.
There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week. Annie McDermott, The Cottages Burnfoot won €60. The numbers drawn were 5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 3, 1. Next week's jackpot is €1,450. Anyone with lottos should have them in the clubhouse by Thursday night at 8pm or hand it to any club member. If anyone is interested in signing up to the direct debit, please contact Liam McKinney.
The U10 hurlers travelled to Magherafelt on Saturday to take part in the Ulster Provincial blitz. Over 100 teams from all over Ulster took part. Burt took two teams, Blue and Gold, and it was a great learning experience. The Blue team competed well with teams in their group, winning three and losing two. The Gold team failed to win any games but it must be said the groups weren't graded and our beginner's team struggled against the 'A' teams from other clubs. It would possibly have been better for local teams to organise a little blitz and save themselves from travelling such a long distance, and been more beneficial.
Next Saturday, the U10s are back at the Letterkenny IT for the final round of the North West indoor hurling league. Burt's session is from 11.30am-1pm. More information will be given out to players and parents via the schools this week. If there are any problems, please contact Manus O'Donnell or Johnny Downey.
U12 hurlers involved in the trials for Croke Park will be contacted by their coaches during the week, regarding next Sunday's final trial in O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny.


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Carn
Our annual dinner dance was held in the Strand Hotel on Friday 5 March. It was indeed encouraging to see so many of our younger club members attend what was a most enjoyable evening. The warm atmosphere and excellent cuisine provided by the hotel ensured that we all enjoyed the night.
After the meal our chairperson Paddy McLaughlin addressed the gathering and welcomed special guest Grace Boyle and her husband James. Grace is cisteoir of CLG Dun na nGall and in her after dinner speech paid special tribute to the club for winning County grounds of the year 2009. Paddy in his speech referred to the hard work that was going on in the club with all age groups and he thanked all those who have contributed and continue to contribute to the development of our club both on and off the pitch.
After the speeches Joe Hegarty, who did a great job along with his committee in organising the dance, introduced the many individuals and teams who came forward to receive their awards. The biggest applause of the night was given to Liam McLaughlin who got a standing ovation when he went forward to receive the club person of the year award. With Joe on the mike we were not short of entertainment and the prize giving ceremony was full of razzmatazz, keeping the crowd engaged. The club wishes to thank all those who helped in any way with the running of such a successful evening.
Club membership for 2010 is now due: Adult non-playing €20, Adult playing €50, Student €20, U16 & U18 €10, U13, U14, U15 €5 and U8 to U12 €2. Membership may be paid to any of the officers and is overdue.
The seniors footballers played their first match in the Inishowen League on Thursday night against Burt under lights at Foden. The week before there was concerns that the pitch would not be playable after all the rain. However three dry days later and the playing surface was in good condition. The match was a good work out for both teams in preparation for the forthcoming county league. Burt ran out winners by a goal.
The under 10s camogie played their first indoor blitz on Saturday in Aileach Gym. They played three games, recording a win and two draws. This was a great start to the year for the girls. The team was Ruairí Doherty, Eimear Smyth, Chantelle McLaughlin, Rosin Toland. Cliona Gibbons.
U12 camogie training is on Wednesday at 6pm in Community School gym. Training for the U10s is on Thursday at 6pm in the gym. All new players welcome.
The training for Ladies Football in all age groups continues this Saturday at 11am. It is important that more girls in the U14 and U16 age group turn up for training, team managers are keen to get full team sessions started.
Donegal Ladies County Board are organising a "Who's Got Talent Competition", the first of two heats is on Friday 30 April, the second is on 7 May and the final night is 28 May in the Clanree Hotel. They are looking for individuals or groups who have talent and are willing to perform at one of the heats. Entry fee is €50 and the overall winner takes home €1,500. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 6 April at 5pm. For further information contact Joanne McKinney 0872885852 or email [email protected]
U/8 hurling and camogie training continues in the Malin GAA Gym on a Tuesday evening 6-7pm. For further information please contact Fergal Doherty or Mary McWilliams. U10 hurling on a Thursday evening 5-6pm in Malin GAA Gym and U12 training takes place on a Monday evening 6-7pm. U14 hurley training will take place this Saturday evening at 4.30pm in Foden. Blitzes for all age groups will start in April with the U14 and the minor league to start at the end of March.
Irish Classes will be held after Easter in the Clubrooms. Beginners' level and conversational. To book a place phone Bernie Skinnader, Oifigeach na Gaeilge, on 086 0600011.
The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 6, 13, 8, 4 and 5. There was no jackpot winner. The €75 went to Laura Doherty, Moss Cottage, Carn. €30 to Tracy McDaid, 30 Balmain, Carrowreagh, Carn. €15 to Ann Hartin (P), Glenmakee, Carn, Shaun Bradley, 3 Ard Chlochar, Carn and Byron Groarke, c/o Glenmakee, Carn. The jackpot next week is €8,600 and the draw will be held in the Century Bar. A big thank you to all those who support our lotto. Please contact Liam McLaughlin on 086 8053319 for details of how to join our pre-paid lotto - €80 for a full year.
There are a limited number of club hoodies available in underage and adult sizes. Underage cost €30 and adult €40.
The GAA Summer Camp will take place in Páirc Uí Dhochartaigh from 12-16 July. The Hurling/Camogie camp will take place from 16-20 August. Cost is €65 per child with each additional family member €50. The cost of the camp will be reduced if you have attended a previous camp.
All clubs in the Northern Board who are participating in the U10 and U12 Go Games Blitzes this year must nominate at least two names between the ages of 16
and 18 to train as Young Whistlers. This will be a short referees course and these Young Whistlers will then be able to act as referees at their own clubs blitzes. Names must be with regional secretary Jim Quinn before Wednesday 10 March.

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Malin
The senior side had a good away win in their final Ulster Intermediate group game on Saturday, winning by 1-12 to 1-9 over Gortin (Tyrone). Damian Harkin made a welcome return to the side hitting a point into the bargain while an excellent display by Charlie Byrne saw him register a score also. Malin's other scorers on the day were Anthony Kelly (1-4), Matthew Byrne (0-3), Gary Farren, Shaun Monagle and Eddie Kelly. Gerard Greene also made a welcome return to the side on Saturday.
The minor side were due to play Buncrana on Friday evening away but the game did not go ahead as Buncrana were unable to field. This Friday the minor side are away to Moville at 7.30pm, all support welcome. Well done to Daniel McDaid who hit two points for the Donegal minor side that defeated their Sligo counterparts in a challenge game on Saturday.
Senior Ladies training for 2010 continues on Tuesday at 7pm at the GAA centre in Malin, all girls are asked to bring trainers and boots while any new girls are welcome.
Underage girls football continues on Saturdays from 10-11am, €2 per girl per session. For further information on underage girls football contact Denise McCarron on 086 3724378.
Football training for U6/U8 takes place on Sundays 11-12 am, contact Liam Lafferty on 086 8694459. Football training for U10s is on Sundays 12/1 pm, contact Seamus McLaughlin (Fildara) on 087 7635011. U12 training takes place Tuesdays 4.50-6pm and also on Sundays between 12-1pm, contact Robert Farren on 086 3165395.
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.
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 6.30pm, men at 7.45pm on Fridays, €5 per session, every level of fitness welcome, an excellent way to get in shape.
There was no winner of this weekend's lotto jackpot. The sequence drawn was 6, 2, 1, 7, 4, 3, 5. The €50 prize was won by Morgan McDaid c/o Mary McColgan, Malin Town. Next weeks jackpot is €2,100 and we thank the local community for its continued support.


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Moville


Annual subscriptions are now due and should be paid to the treasurer Bridget Harkin. One year lotto and membership is available at €100, other rates are family €30, single €20, student €10 and juvenile €5.
Training for the seniors and reserves continues every Monday and Wednesday evening in Carrick. With the season expected to get underway on 27 March it is important that a big effort is put in at the start to try and get off to a good campaign.
With the underage season getting underway we would appeal to parents to become involved and help out with the running of teams. Any parent that can offer any assistance should contact the secretary Sean Faulkner.
The minor team got their Inishowen campaign off to a successful start with a 1-9 to 0-4 victory over Muff (see separate report).
Again the club had large representation on the various ladies county teams at the weekend, Kathy McLaughlin, Sarah Jane McDonald and Blannad McLaughlin were all part of the County U14 team that had two points to spare over Tyrone in their opening Ulster championship match while we were also well represented in the county U16 and Senior teams that had victories over Derry and Sligo respectively. Both Enda Faulkner and Danny Murphy continue their involvement with the county minor and under 21 teams respectively. This Saturday the Donegal minors commence their Ulster minor league campaign with a home game against Fermanagh, while on the same day the senior ladies entertain Clare in the league in Ballyshannon.
Congratulations to Gerry McLaughlin on capturing the €2,200 lotto jackpot, winning numbers were 2, 3, 1, 7, 5, 6, 4. Next week's jackpot will revert back to €500.
DVDs of the successful Strictly Come Dancing event will be on sale shortly with all proceeds going to local charities. Orders can be placed with treasurer Bridget Harkin.
The Inishowen GAA board are running a night of story telling, song and dance in An Grianán Hotel, Burt on 16 March, commencing at 10pm.


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Naomh Colmcille
The seniors and reserves were both involved in friendlies on Sunday. The seniors entertained Doire Cholmcille at home, running out comfortable winners after a good team performance, while the reserves lost out away to Mac Cumhaills, despite having the lead at half time. Many thanks to Doire Cholmcille and Mac Cumhaill's for the games.
U16 training has now started on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm sharp at Páirc Cholmcille. All welcome. The managers are Paul Callaghan (Darky) and Ryan McKinley.
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. In short Vodafone will give 5% of your bill or top up to Naomh Colmcille at no extra charge to you. Please contact Breda Friel on 0876393503 for further details on how to subscribe, or log onto http://www.supportyourgaaclub.ie/ to register.
Please continue to support our club with the lotto. You can sign up for a full year for €100, payable in 1, 2 or 4 instalments over the year. Contact any Committee member for the lotto forms. Sellers will also be doing the rounds in the Local pubs every Saturday night._ _
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.
Don't forget to check the club website for the latest club news at www.naomhcolmcille.com. We're also on Facebook - just search for the Naomh Colmcille GAA group.


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Naomh Pádraig
The Seniors played their first game of the year at weekend when they travelled to Urris however went down to a 2-11 0-9 defeat in a rusty performance. The boys are in action again on Thursday evening when they take on Newtown under lights in Buncrana. There will also be training as usual on Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.
The club would like to thank everyone who attended the Table Quiz in the Carman's Inn at weekend.
Underage training continues this week with the U16s and U18s at clubhouse at 7pm. Everyone interested in playing at either age group is welcome. The U18s are due to play Buncrana this Friday, 12 March, at 7.30pm.
U12 training also starts this week. Training takes place at clubhouse on Sunday 14 March from 12.30pm until 2pm. All welcome.
There will be a Ladies Fundamentals coaching course in Scoil Mhuire on 12 and 13 March for anyone interested. There will also be a Level 1 coaching course in Carndonagh on 19 and 20, and 26 and 27 March.
Representatives from Croke Park will be attending a meeting in Jackson's Hotel Ballybofey on Thursday 11 March to brief clubs on the recently launched Go Games for U8-U12 grades. Anyone involved in these age groups are asked to attend.
The Inishowen Board are running an Irish night of Music, Song, Ceilí Dancing & Craic in An Grianán Hotel Burt on Tuesday 16 March at 10pm. Everyone welcome.
Anyone interested in assisting in raising funds for the club can do so for free by signing up with Vodafone's Support your Club promotion - www.supportyourgaaclub.ie or by joining Gaelic Telecom and nominating the club. For further details, please contact me on number or email below.
Anyone interested in keeping up to date with club activities can do so by signing up to the Naomh Pádraig mailing list or text alert list. For a weekly update on the club, just email your address to [email protected] or for free Text Alerts, send your Mobile Number to 0863919445. Remember also to visit www.naomhpadraig.com to keep up to date with all club activities.
Finally, there is still club gear available for sale and excellently priced at €30. Anyone interested in purchasing a Hoodie, Rainjacket or Tracksuit Top can do so via any of the committee members.


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Urris
The Senior panel made a positive start to the playing year by beating Muff last Saturday afternoon in Straid. The team which took to the field may not be this year's starting 15 every week, being a mixture of Senior, Reserve and Minor players, but everyone who pulled on the jersey acquitted themselves well and there were many good things to be taken from the display for all concerned.
The game was played at a decent pace for a first outing with some well-taken scores by both teams. The home team's tally of 2-12 if repeated every week would surely see them win the majority of their games and this was one of the main positives to come out of the match. There was some errant kicking at times, the odd missed pass and a few mistimed tackles but this was to be expected from two teams who were playing their first game of the year. Muff maybe suffered more than Urris from missed chances but it was the home side that were dominant for much of the game and John will be pleased by the effort he got from his patched together outfit. There were some notable absentees on the home side and with their return over the next few weeks the side will become all the stronger. The younger lads who took part didn't look out of their depth and this too is an encouraging sign.
The game finished Urris 2-12 Muff 0-10. Urris scorers were Donal Kelly 1-2, Damian Friel 1-1, Rocky Ivers 0-4, Mickey Kelly 0-2, Brian Kelly, Alan Friel and Sean Doherty (T) a point a piece.
There is a Charity seven-a-side tournament in Burt next Saturday from 11am onwards and Urris will have a team taking part. Sure to be a good day's entertainment with teams from ten clubs taking part over the course of the day.
The Variety Concert has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances and will be rescheduled over the next few weeks. Dates and times should be confirmed next week. The Inishowen Board is running an Irish night of music and song in An Grianán Hotel, Burt on Tuesday, 16 March with acts from all over Inishowen including Urris, the night gets underway at 10pm and admission is €5 which includes supper.
The Club will be hosting a Poker Classic in the Square Bar on Easter Bank Holiday Monday (more details about the classic can be had by contacting Adrian Doherty or Damian Harkin). If anyone has ideas that they feel might help to raise a few euro the finance committee would love to hear about them. Contact Edward, Adrian or Damian and share your ideas with them.
Training will get underway for the following teams over the next couple of weeks: U14 girls will start on Wednesday, March 24 from 4.30pm. If the girls have questions they should contact Paul. The U12 boys will start training on Saturday, March 20; the time will be confirmed in next week's bulletin. Any queries should be directed to Barney Friel. U10 and U8 boys and girls will also start on Saturday, March 20, training will start at 10am and will last for an hour over the first few weeks, this will probably be extended as the weather improves. The boys and girls will be very busy with blitzes for both the U10s and u8s arranged over the coming months and a good turnout at training is essential. Any queries should be directed to David.
There will also be a Level 1 course running in Carndonagh on the weekends of March 19-20 and March 26-27 inclusive, anyone interested should contact Adrian as soon as possible.
The Senior, Reserve and Minor panels will have their last session in the Youth Club on Wednesday night at the usual time with second outdoor session to be arranged with the lads then.
The minor boys played their postponed game against Carndonagh on Tuesday evening. The team have no game on Friday evening this week.
The U16 boys will have one last session in the Youth Club before training moves outdoors for the season; the session will run from 8-9pm after the Senior session as usual. Everyone is asked to bring €2 to cover the cost of the hall. Their playing season gets under way this Sunday at midday when they take on Robert Emmet's in their first Northern Board league match. The Inishowen season gets underway with a trip to Muff on Tuesday, March 30 at 6.30pm.
There was no winner of the Match and Win jackpot drawn on February 25. The years drawn were 1966, 1976, 1980 and 1982, the Jackpot has now risen to €1,100, the €15 consolation prizes went to: Neil McGonigle (Jnr), Roxtown; Leonard Houton, Malin; Neil Grant, Gortfad; Gerry Doherty, Leenan Keil; Danny Gordon, Isle of Doagh. Tweet

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