Lotto Numbers: 30, 32 & 36. No winner of £500. Next week's lotto jackpot is £500. Please support the lotto as it is the pivotal fundraiser for your club! Why not download and complete the Standing Order form in the club documents section of website and then you will never miss out. Note that the lotto will be available to play via online from the club website next week!

Glen2Glen Cycle: On Sunday 13th September 2015 we are hosting another Glen2Glen Cycle, this time starting in Glen and finishing in Glen after a tour of South Derry. Our chosen charities this year are both local and very worthy - The Fort Centre (Riding School for the Disabled) and Charis Integrated Cancer Care. Registration costs £20 which will cover the cost of a specially commissioned jersey. Please download the registration form of the website and return to Eamon Convery, Sean Keane, Conor Molloy or Gene Devlin. Each cyclist is asked to raise a minimum of £150 sponsorship. After donations to both charities all the funds will be assigned to the provision of new floodlights for the top playing pitch. The new custom cycling jersey has been designed and is away to print, thanks to all those who provided sponsorship. We are now actively seeking families / individuals to sponsor £100 for each mile of the cycle. If not approached in coming weeks, please contact one of the organising committee.
Under 14 Championship: Well Done to our U14 footballers who made the journey to Ballymaguigan on Tuesday evening 18th August to take on competition favourites Magherafelt in the U14A championship. It was indeed the favourites who settled quickly and made several blistering attacks which resulted in two early points along with several wides. The Glen defence had their hands full during the early exchanges with the full-back line of Fearghal McGahon, John Convery, Dara McGill and the half-back line of Tiarnan Higgins, James Turner, Jody McDermot working tirelessly to chase, tackle, close down and block the very mobile and disciplined Magherafelt forward outfit. The Glen midfield of Cathair Glass and man-of-the-match Seamus McKenna then started to get into their stride, working well to claim kick-outs from Jordan Convery and move the ball quickly to centre half forward Ethan Doherty. It was Ethan who scored Glen's first goal after a speculative long free-kick towards the square which ended up in the back of the net giving Glen the lead. The next ten minutes was Glen's best spell, with Caolan Johnstone and Odhran Craig working hard to slow down the opposition's half-back line and energetic forwards Conleth McGuckian and Adam McGonigle assisting Ethan in bringing the game to Magherafelt. Driven on by the outstanding athleticism and workrate of Seamus McKenna in midfield, the strength and energy of half forward Ethan Doherty and the intelligent movement and scoring threat from Conleth McGuckian, Glen matched the intensity and skill of the Magherafelt team with the game moving from end to end and both teams defending and attacking in equal measure. Glen registered another 2 goals and five points during the first half, from both Conleth and Ethan, with the half time score level at 3:4 to 2:7. The second half started as the first with Magherafelt enjoying more possession and Glen's defence having to work hard as a unit. However, with Magherafelt pushing forward and closing down our placed kick-outs, they had built up a 5-point lead going into the final ten minutes. The young Wattys showed great determination to again get back in the game and were rewarded with a well worked Conleth McGuckian point to bring the deficit to four. As the momentum swung, Ethan Doherty fired a low shot to the net and with time running out and Cathair Glass and Jody McDermot both displaying some tremendous fielding skills, Glen threatened to grab victory with some last gasp lobs into the Magherafelt goalmouth and hurried attempts for scores. Unfortunately, the final efforts were not enough to defeat an impressive and skilful Magherafelt team who ended our U14 championship hopes for the second consecutive year, this time on a score-line of 2:12 to 4:5. A huge Thank You must go to this young Watty team on a very committed performance and indeed for all their efforts throughout the league season. Thank You also to those parents, family members and disappointingly very small number of Watty supporters who made the short trip to Ballymaguigan. I'm sure all will agree that the entertainment and excitement on offer from our own up-and-coming players was likely not equalled at any other venue in Derry last Tuesday evening. Team & Subs: Jordan Convery, Fearghal McGahon, John Convery, Dara McGill, Tiarnan Higgins, James Turner, Jody McDermot, Seamus McKenna, Cathair Glass, Odhran Craig, Ethan Doherty (3:2), Caolan Johnstone, Adam McGonigle, Conleth McGuckian (1:3), Ryan Gallaher; Paudie Tang, James Bryson, Eunan Ledgewood, Shay Convery, Eoghan Darragh, Eoghan McGirr, Ben O'Loughlin, John Glass, Dominic Bryson....... Report courtesy of Sam McKenna, Under 14 Management.
Fixtures: The Minor footballers will play Bellaghy in the championship on Tuesday 25th. Venue Lavey at 7pm. Please support.

Jim McGuigan Cup: The annual Jim McGuigan Cup was held at Glen on Saturday. Under 17 footballers from Donegal, Tyrone, Monaghan and Armagh took part with Donegal collecting the silverware after defeating Monaghan in the final. Thanks to all our members who helped out in hosting the tournament.
Camogie: Celebrating 40 Years of Watty Grahams Camogie Club. Friday 4th September - Table Quiz at 8.30pm (Light refreshments will be served). Saturday 5th September - senior 7-a-side competition at 1pm; Over 40 Camogie tournament at 3.30pm; Saturday evening - Reunion of past and present club members (Buffet followed by Disco). Sunday 6th September - Parade from Glen Centre to pitch at 1pm, followed by a fun day, BBQ and finishing off with a balloon launch.
Community-Pharmacy Partnership: Watty Grahams Glen GAC/ C&DCA in partnership with Niall O Kane, pharmacist, are commencing an eight week "Men's Physical & Mental Health Awareness Project." Twenty men aged between 35 and 50 are being targeted with the first session due to commence on the 9th September 2015. There will be both health workshops and physical activities. Please contact Eugene Devlin 07803244611, Paul McFlynn 07834628475 or Niall O'Kane at Harkin's Pharmacy.
Scór na nÓg: Anyone with an interest or talent in music, singing, drama, Irish dancing or has a good knowledge of Irish culture and is still of minor age or below and wishes to take part in Scór na nÓg should contact Cultural Officer Louise Strathern on 07756400317 before 31st August. Glen have a brilliant record in Scor and hope to continue this trend in years ahead. New faces are especially welcome.
Jiving Classes: Jiving Classes will be commencing in the Glen Centre on Wednesday 2nd September, lasting for 5 weeks. Time 8-9pm. Admission £5 per night. Tutors will be Paul Woods and Brenda Blaney.

Dogs Forbidden: Due to an increase in dog fouling and the associated health risks to our young players, the decision has been made that no dogs (except guide dogs) are allowed entry into Watty Graham Park.

Gear Shop: More club jerseys, shorts and socks are now in stock. Please contact one of the following for information regarding club gear: Conor Molloy 07810556039; Roisin Lagan 07759838461; Louise Strathern 07756400317 or Donal Convery 07833336106.

Piano Lessons: Anyone who is interested in one to one piano classes in the Glen Centre on Saturdays commencing in the autumn, please contact Nadene Fiorentini 00353863442068. Qualified teacher BA Hons, MMUS, GRIAM, final year of Doctorate in Performance.

Keep Updated: Keep updated with all the goings on in the club at the official club website (www.wattygrahamsgac.com); Facebook (Watty Grahams Glen GAC) and twitter (@WattygrahamsGAA). Anyone wishing to have any reports or notices added to the weekly notes or club website should email: [email protected]

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