Club notes
March 02, 2010Red Hughs
-LOTTO-
There was 1 winner in the weekly lotto with the sequence 5-7. Gerard Byrne, Monellan wins E100.
Next week's MASSIVE jackpot is E1,000.
Pub lotto sellers for the coming weeks are: Mar 6: Tony Gallagher; Mar 13: Paddy Kelly; Mar 20: Barry Bradley; Mar 27 ñ Joe Carlin.
Winner was No. 83, Brendan McConnell who receives E100. Feb Meal Voucher, No.52, D Larkin & A Rock, Finner Camp.
-MEMBERSHIP-
Club membership is now due. It is vital that it is paid A.S.A.P. as players cannot play any games before it is paid.
-ADULT MEN-
Training for seniors and reserves takes place each Tuesday & Friday night at 7.30pm.
The side lost out to Dregish at home on Sunday.
-UNDERAGE-
U14 & U16 training commences on Wednesday night at 7pm on the pitch.
Underage winter training takes place every Friday evening in The Oak Tree Centre, Killygordon.
U-8: 5 ñ 6pm; U-10: 6 ñ 7pm; U-12: 7 ñ 8pm; U-14: 8-9pm.
A re-arranged Foundation coaching course will take place on the 5th & 6th of March in the MacCumhaills GAA centre. Contact Bernard Devine for more info.
Next minor board meeting takes place on Tues the 16th in the Clubhouse at 9.30pm.
-JACKIE NOONAN-
The club hosted the annual Jackie Noonan Tournament on Sunday. Well done to all who helped organise the event and thanks a million to the ladies who provided refreshments throughout. Congratulations to winners Convoy & commiserations to beaten finalists Sean MacCumhaills. Check out www.redhughsgaa.com for photos.
Best wishes to the player from Naomh Padraig, Lifford who was taken to hospital. The club wishes you have a speedy recovery.
-LADIES-
The ladies hosted a very successful ëNight With The Stars' in Browne's on Saturday night. A fantastic night was had by all and fair play to the ladies for organising such a terrific evening.
Ladies training this week takes place on Wednesday night @ 8 pm at the field.
There will be a meeting on Monday night at 8pm in the Clubhouse for all Girls who want to play
Minor this year.
U14/16 Girls training commences this Thursday night the 25th of February at the field at 6.30pm.
U12 Girls will start training on Thursday the 4th of March at the field. The time is yet TBC.
Letterkenny Gaels
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 football training continues at Páirc na nGael on Sundays at 11am. Registrations for the coming season are being taken. New members are most welcome.
Indoor Circuit training continues 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. The U14 and U16 training has also commenced at Páirc na nGael on Sundays at 12.30pm. The U16s will play their opening league game on Sunday the 14th March. Fixture to be confirmed.
Senior training will now switch to Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7pm sharp. New players are most welcome.
Lotto results for W/ending the 28th Feb, No's 6,18,19 & 20. Match 3 winner was Enda Mannion, Friends of the Gaels. Next draw will be on Monday 8th March Jackpot will be 2650 Euro.
Weekly Club updates are now available on our new website http://letterkennygaels.donegal.gaa.ie/
Na Dunaibh
Cuireadh tus le Chomortas Peile Na Gaeltachta ar an Sathairn is chuaigh thart le buachaint in eadan Gaeil Fhanaide leis an scor 3-10 go dti 0-3 agus bi'ad na scoralai: Brian O Currain 2-0, Seaghan Mac Laifeartaigh 1-0, Garrai Mac Laifeartaigh 0-6, Breandain Mac Aodha 0-2, Colin O Gallachoir 0-1 agus Seosamh O Gallachoir 0-1. Ins an darna babhta den chomortas casann muid ar Na Rossa as bail ear an Sathairn seo chugainn 6u Mharta ag 2 i.n. Beidh tuilleadh eolais ar fail ag treanail frid na seachtain.
Torthai an Lotto don Luan 1u Marta 2010. Uimhreacha: 3-8-12-19. Ni raibh buaiteoir ar bith den phota oir agus bhi tri uimhir ag na daoine seo leannas: Donal Mac Rodaigh, Leargan Riabhach, Maire T Ni hEarcain, Tir Lachan, Caroline Ni Chonchubhair(x2), Pairc Na Tra agsu Neil Atherton, Gleann Aolach, Inis Eoghain agus ta Eu30 an duine bainnte acu. Ni raibh buaiteoir ar bith don beile do bheirt agus bhain Sean P Mac Giolla Bhride, Duibhlin Riabhach an buideal uisce beatha. Duais dioltora – Caitriona Ni Fhrighil, Ros Na Binne. Beidh an tarraingt ar An Luan seo chugainn 8u Mharta ins An Sibin Cheoil agus beidh Eu9900 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.
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.
Ta an club ag deanamh iarracht mhoir baill a chlaru do ‘Club Donegal' agus ta tuilleadh eolais ar fail on choiste.
Comhghaiedeas le foireann faoi-21 Naomh Micheal tar eis doibh chraobh na codae a bhaint ar an Domhnach is chuaigh thart.
ST. NAUL'S NOTES
SLOTTO
There was no winner of last weekend's slotto jackpot. The sequence drawn was 4-3-7-2-5-1-6. Winner of 80 Euro for the nearest to correct sequence was John Breslin, Rossylongan. This weekend's jackpot will be €5,130.
Slotto Direct Debits - Our club slotto direct debit is now available. As an incentive the direct debit members will be entered in a draw for 2 All Ireland Football tickets. Forms are available from all club officers or you can contact Vice Chairman Brendan Brady on 0856082672.
MEMBERSHIP
Club membership is now open, Adult membership is 40 Euro and Youth (Under 18) membership is 30 Euro. Under new rules, from Croke Park, a person must have their fees paid to the club on a date before March 31st in order to be registered by the club. Unfortunately the club will not be able to accept membership after this date. All players must be registered members prior to training or playing for the club. Membership can be paid to any club officer or you can contact the secretary on 0876407702.
TRAINING
Senior and Reserve training continues every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.30pm.
GAELTACHT
The reserves got this year's football underway on Saturday last when they were unlucky to lose by 2 points to a strong Glenswilly team in the junior Gaeltacht. This was a good run out for the team and will hopefully serve them well when the All County League starts.
FINANCE MEETING
The next meeting of the Finance Committee will take place this Monday night 8th March at 9pm in the clubhouse.
VODAFONE
Vodafone are currently running a promotion whereby they give a percentage of a customer's call charges to the club at no cost to the customer, we ask as many people as possible to register your support for St Nauls on the website www.supportyourgaaclub.ie or contact the club secretary.
Fanad Gaels
Bazaar
The club would like to thank sponsors, all who contributed on the day, and those who bought tickets for the bazaar on Sunday. It was a very successful and enjoyable day.
Membership
Could all those who have yet to pay membership please contact Margaretta as soon as possible as membership must be paid by mid by mid-March.
Training
Senior training continues on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Minor training continues on Friday in the Rosnakil resource centre at 7.30. Could all players bring 2euro to cover the cost of the hall. Anyone unable to attend please contact William.
U10 boys training continues on Wednesdays in the Rosnakil resource centre 5-6p.m.
Senior ladies training will take place at trialoch on Sunday at 12p.m. All welcome.
Sympathies
The club would like to extend deepest sympathies to both the McConigley family and the Brady family on their recent bereavements.
The reserves were defeated by Downings at the weekend after a gallant performance.
The senior team play away to Naomh Columba in the Gaeltacht this weekend. Day and time to be confirmed. It is hoped that their first game this year will be well supported.
Naomh Brid
The Club Awards Night was held in the Dew Drop Inn, Laghey on Saturday Night last. The Club would like to thank John O Carolan for the use of the premises. Also Brian Sullivan for the wonderful entertainment.
Award Winners on the night were: Player of the Year: John Mc Nulty, Young Player of the Year: Paul Mc Grory and Reserve Player of the Year: Stephen Doherty.
Club Person of the Year was awarded to Matt Gallagher, whilst Supporter of the Year went to Paul Doherty.
The Club would like to thank the outgoing Ulster Council Chairman Tom Daly, for his attendace and wonderful words on the night.
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.
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.
Visit the Naomh Brid website at www.naomhbrid.net to view photos videos and other club information.
Aodh Ruadh
~ FOOTBALL ~
The minors had a good run out against Four Masters in P√°irc Aoidh Ruaidh in what was a dry run for the championship. Check out aodhruadh.org for some pictures of the shadow boxing.
Under 8 training continues Saturday in the school field weather permitting at 11am this Saturday. Parents are encouraged to collect their children at 11.50pm up at the pitch. Well done to Harry this week's player of the week.
Under 6 training resumes this Friday, 5th March at 6pm in the Mercy hall. All newcomers welcome and any parents who wish to help out and get involved are more than welcome. Remember also to bring your registration forms and Eu15 membership fee.
~ COACHING CORNER ~
There will be a child protection course up in Aras Aodh Ruadh on Friday evening 19th March. Anyone inovlved with a team in the club who does not hold a completed  child protection certificate for GAA coaches must attend. Congratulations to all who took part in the Foundation Award Coaching Course which the club hosted last Saturday.
~ HURLING ~
Well done to Aidan Begley and Peter Horan who were part of the Donegal panel which enjoyed their second of the national league with a victory over Louth in Letterkenny last Sunday.
There is a meeting of the juvenile hurling committee in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh this Thursday, 4th March at 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend.
Underage hurling training for under 8s to under 14s begins at 12 noon on Sunday 7th March. All players welcome, especially beginners. Notes will be distributed through the local schools in the coming weeks along with registration forms which can be returned when training starts.
The fourth annual Hurl-a-thon will be held in the Mercy Hall on Saturday 27th March, 2010 from 10am to 10pm. Watch out for further details nearer the event.
~ LADIES ~
Senior Ladies training will take place Tuesday evening at 7.30pm and Thursday evening at 7.30pm. Please bring outdoor gear. Membership must be paid in full to Karol Foley by Saturday March 13th. Registration forms can be downloaded from aodhruadh.org and only fully paid up members will be allowed to play. All new members will be made most welcome.
Under 10 and under 12 training continues this Wednesday, 17th 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. Remember also to bring your registration forms and Eu15 membership fee.
~ CONGRATULATIONS TOM ~
Tom Daly concluded his three year term as president of the Ulster Council at the convention held in Cavan last Saturday. Aodh Ruadh congratulates Tom on a highly successful term of office, he has been a true ambassador for the club. We also extend our best wishes to Tom's successor Cavan's Aog√°n Farrell. Visit aodhruadh.org to see some pictures of farewell reception held for Tom in Stormont last week taken by Seamus O'Donnell.
~ 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; and Marita Maguire. 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.
~ VOTES OF SYMPATHY ~
There was a vote of sympathy at the last Aodh Ruadh monthly club meeting for Rosaleen Carron, Ernedale Heights late wife of Danny Carron.
~ LOTTO ~
There was no winner of the Eu10,000 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. In the lucky dip Eu100 went to Mary McShea, Tully. Eu20 each went to: Jim and Sean, c/o Bridgend Bar; Mary Conlan, Cornhill; Siobhan McGrath, Bridgend; Ann McFadden, The Mall; and Jim Kane, Cluain Barron. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 13, 16, 17 and 18. Next draw is McGinley's Bar on Sunday at 10pm sharp. The jackpot is 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: JUVENILE HURLING.
You can receive the club notes by e-mail every Tuesday morning. To subscribe, enter your details on the website, www.aodhruadh.org, or e-mail your request to [email protected].
All 2010 Memberships are now due as a matter of urgency. Please contact Tom Ferrie urgently on 086-8289935 to arrange payment. There will be one more Registration night in the Clubhouse on Thursday March 11th from 7pm - 9pm.
There is a Table Quiz in Arena 7 this Thursday (March 4th) night at 9pm; we need a good attendance to raise some much needed funds. Every team in the Club should be represented. The Junior teams had a good workout last Sunday against a good Glenfin side. The Seniors and Reserves have got their training underway in the last week as well and the Leagues will begin on the last week of March. Senior Ladies training has now started for the new season on Tuesday evenings in the Clubhouse Hall at 6.30pm and on Saturday mornings at 11.30am in the back pitch.
The Club will be running a Football and Hurling Camp for 6-12 year olds this Easter from Monday, March 29th - Thursday, April 1st. More details will be given in a Club e-mail. Please contact Paul McGovern for bookings on 086-8114151 and a booking form will be available on the club website shortly.
Comhghairdeas leis an fhoireann Drama, an Ballad ghrúpa agus Andy Mc Granaghan a bhuaigh trí chraobh an chontae ag Scór sinsear ar an Sathairn seo chaite sna Gleanntaí. Rachaidh siad ar aghaidh anois chun páirt a glacadh ar shon Naomh Adhamhnáin agus an Chontae sa babhta leath ceannais Uladh a bheas ar siúil I killyclogher an Sathairn seo ag 7.30.i.n. Tá comhghairdeas agus buíochas mór tuillte ag Club Naomh Conall as ucht an oíche a eagrú. Well done to the clubs Senior Novelty act, Ballad Group and Andy Mc Granaghan who won three county titles at Scór Sinsear last Saturday evening in Glenties. They will now represent St Eunans and Donegal in the Ulster Semi-final which will be held this Saturday in Killyclogher. Well done to the Naomh Conal club for hosting the event and for the hospitality shown to all competitors on the night. The successful scór winners were as follows. Ballad Ghrúpa: Emer Mc Geehan, Brian Mc Loughlinn, Sean Feeney, Kate Forde agus Micheál Ó Giobúin. Nuachleas: Kieran Kelly, Eoin Mac Giolla Bhríde, Brian Kelly, Anthony Delap, Aodh Mac Laifeartaigh, Emer Mac Geehan, Andy mc Granaghan agus Trudy O Donnell. Andy Mc Granaghan was also successful in the aithriseoireacht section with his recitation called 'Mary Anne'. Any supporters wishing to travel to Killyclogher should contact Oifigeach na Gaeilge, Micheál Ó Giobúin before 6pm this Friday evening.
The Sunday Morning U-10 Football Academy swings back into action on March 21st at 11am. If any coaches were unable to attend the recent meeting, can they contact Jim Clarke on 086-3131550 to confirm which age group they intend to work with.
U8 and U10 indoor hurling training is on in the LYIT Sports Hall on Fridays at 6:30-7:45pm. U6 hurling training 6:30-7:30 Friday, LYIT Sports Hall. Camogie U8, U10 & U12 from 5:30-6:30 also in LYIT. U12 Hurling training every Wednesday from 7:15-8:15 in the Community Centre. U14 training every Friday in LYIT Sports Hall at 5pm - 6pm sharp. Three U10 hurling/camogie teams competed in the latest round of the Indoor Donegal League held in the LYIT Sports Hall on Saturday.Camogie matches are due to run on 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th March. Refer to your manager for more details. The Donegal Camogie 100 club draw tickets are available every training session at €10 per month for 4 €100 weekly draws. Coaching courses are available for trainers/coaches and parents over the next few weeks so ask at the desk for details! A number of competitions at various ages will start in the next few weeks so make sure that you attend training weekly. More details to follow. Cost of indoor hurling is €2.
Ba iad 5, 11, 15 agus 17 na huimhireacha lotto a tarraingeadh ag deireadh na seachtaine agus níor baineadh póta óir an lotto. Bhain a daoine seo leanas €20; Adrian Daly, Swilly View (Adrian); Patrick Curran, Manor (card); Mary Sweeney, Carrygawley (card); Sean Grant, Orchard Grove (card) agus Rosemary Hannigan, Magherenan (card). Tweet
