Lotto Results 10/11/2019 Numbers: 2, 4, 7, 14, 21.

No jackpot winner. 

€100 Winner: Micheál Friel, Gort na Trá. 

Next week’s Jackpot: €8800!!!

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🏻‍♂️Play in Person: Tickets available from our ticket sellers, committee members, local shops and bars. John will be outside Kerrykeel shop on Saturday from 10am-12.30pm.

 

Gaeil Fhánada AGM

A reminder that our AGM takes place on Friday evening in Fanavolty Hall at 7:30pm. 

We will review 2019 and make plans for 2020. We’d appreciate a good turn out and urge all our members to attend.

 

Minor Girls

The minor girls county final has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 23rd at 11am. Venue to be confirmed.

 

National Draw

Gaeil Fhánada club members will be out and about in your area over the next number of weeks selling tickets for the National Club Draw. This is an annual draw, and as ever, the tickets are priced at €10. 

Each ticket will be entered into 3 draws, the club draw, the county draw and the national draw. 100% of the money raised goes back into the club, making it one of the clubs most important fundraisers each year. The draw is always well received and we thank you all for your continued support. 

 

Underage presentation night 

Our Annual Underage Presentation Night will take place in Rosnakill Hall on Sunday, November 24th @ 6pm. There will be presentations for all teams, right through from u6’s to minors. It’s always one of our highlights of the year, so please come along and celebrate with our stars of the future.

 

Scór na nÓg

Ádh mór lenár bhfoireann Tráth na gCeist agus le Muireann Ní Mhathúna sa chomórtas Amhránaíocht Aonair i nGleann Fhinne oíche Dé hAoine.

 

 

Comhghairdeas

Big congratulations to club referee Siobhán Coyle, who officiated at the Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur last week. A great achievement for Siobhán to be selected and she was also given the honour of refereeing the Lisa Orsi Senior Ladies Final. Comhghairdeas Siobhán.

 

 

 

On Monday, 4 November 2019, 20:57:44 GMT, Gareth Crossan <[email protected]> wrote:

 

 

Lotto Results 03/11/2019

 

Numbers: 1, 5, 12, 15, 25.

No jackpot winner. 

€100 Winner: Cian Friel, Rinboy.

 

Next week’s Jackpot: €8750!!!

 

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County final for Minor girls

 

Gaeil Fhánada v Red Hughs 

Sunday, November 10th @11am

 

The minor girls take on Red Hughs in the County final this Sunday morning, November 10th at 11am. Venue to be confirmed. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details later in the week.

 

We would like to wish the team and management the very best of luck in the final. Ádh mór ar an fhoireann agus ar an bhainistíocht ar an Domhnach. Bíodh an corn abhaile libh!

 

Gaeil Fhánada AGM

 

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday, November 15th @ 7:30 in Fanavolty Hall. 

All adult members are asked to make a special effort to attend the meeting as we will be making plans for 2020. Nomination forms and motions must be returned to Fiona Shiels before Friday, November 10th.

 

Stirring final ten minutes secures reserve title for Red Hughs

 

Red Hughs 1:13

Gaeil Fhánada 2:06 

 

A Red Hughs goal from the penalty spot with eight minutes remaining turned this tie in favour of the men from the Cross, and from that point onwards they weren’t going to let their lead slip with an assured display to the final whistle. 

 

The opening exchanges were littered with mistakes from both teams, but it was the men in the red and black who were first on the scoresheet, with two points in the opening twelve minutes, one from free and one from play. Fanad missed two frees before finally hitting the target on the quarter hour courtesy of Patsy Friel. Brandon Mc Clafferty took over free kick duties to level matters a couple of minutes later. Red Hughs responded with two further points, the first from a free which was brought forward into the scoring zone and the second from play. The Gaels got a big score to sneak ahead approaching the break. Oisín Mc Fadden launched a high ball into the area. Jonny Nanny rose highest, over the keeper to palm the ball towards goal, for Patsy Friel to finish into an empty net. It was all sqaure at the break however, another pointed free on the stroke of half time from Red Hughs. 

 

Gaeil Fhánada began the second half brightly, with Alan Mc Ateer seeing his effort stopped by the Red Hughs keeper from point blank range. The ball was to find the net two minutes later however, as Alan beat a couple of men to feed James Kerr who finished with aplomb to the net. Red Hughs responded with two more points, one from play and the second from a free to close the gap to the minimum before James Kerr converted another free for Bernard’s charges. The next four points were divided evenly, Jonny Friel and Oisín Mc Fadden with two lovely efforts, but each one was followed by a Red Hughs reply. With Gaeil Fhánada two ahead with eight minutes left, the penalty was awarded and buried emphatically to the roof of Shaun Friel’s net. From that point on, Red Hughs were dominant and fired over from play eight the next attack. Patsy Friel did have a half chance but elected to fist over the bar to make it a one point game once more. Red Hughs weren’t to be denied from that point, converting a free and finding the range from play twice. The Gaels did launch a couple of dangerous balls in around the house in the closing moments in search of a goal but the men from the Cross had the answers and ran out four point winners.

 

The lads will look back on this one with some regret, as they enjoyed a lot of possession during the second half. Red Hughs were more clinical with the opportunities that presented themselves however and were worth their victory over the hour. 

 

As yesterday’s game concluded the adult season within the club, we would like to thank all the players who lined out in the blue and white and the various management teams for their efforts throughout the year. We’ll see you all again in 2020! 

 

Team and subs used:

Shaun Friel, Aidan Heraghty, Fergal Friel, Bernard Martin, Brandon Mc Clafferty (0:01), Joe Blaney, Aidan Mc Ateer, Cathal Martin, Paddy Carr, James Kerr (1:01), Patsy Friel (1:02), Alan Mc Ateer, Jonny Friel (0:01), Oisín Mc Fadden (0:01).  Shaun Kerr, Paul Coyle, Niall Carr, John Friel, Eoghan Mc Grenaghan.

 

Minor girls march on

 

Gaeil Fhánada 6:12

Na Ceithre Maistrí 1:09

 

The scoreline does nothing to attempt to describe the nature of yesterday’s minor game in Páirc Uí Shiadhail, where an awesome extra time display from Gaeil Fhánada earned them a place in the final. 

 

The story of the previous eighty minutes is much more complex, as Four Masters who were in control for much of the second half, had to convert a free deep in stoppage time to force extra time.

 

The pitch, as ever was in immaculate condition in Portsalon, with the morning sunshine adding to near perfect conditions for football. John made several changes from the last game against Convoy, his hand forced due to unavailablity because of injury. 

 

The first half was end to end, but neither side had much luck in front of the posts. Lauren Carr opened the scoring early on, after the Donegal Town girls spurned an earlier opportunity. They responded with their first point in the fourth minute from a placed ball. The next two scores came from the Gaels, Keri Sweeney and Clare Friel both on target from play to open up a two point gap on the quarter hour mark. Both teams were intent on attacking, but handling efforts and good defending kept the scoreline low. Four Masters struck for goal as the half wore on. A long ball over the top caught out the defence, and despite the best efforts of a scrambled defence, the ball was fired high into the roof of the net. Leah Mc Loughlin made a fantastic double save to deny the Donegal Town girls another goal during the first half. The Gaels lost Tori Gallagher just before half time to injury, and was replaced by Marie Kerr.

 

The second half began brightly for the visiting team, who fired over two quick scores after the break. Clare Friel also found her range in the opening exchanges to reduce the gap to two. Gaeil Fhánada kept battling, but the bounce of the ball wasn't falling their way. Four Masters pounced again with two quick fire points to increase their lead. Eimear Sweeney, who put in a massive performance after being switched to midfield, got forward to strike a point to keep the Gaels in contention. Again, Four Masters replied in the strongest fashion, firing two points in two minutes to move five clear by the twelfth minute. That was to be their final score for twenty four  minutes however, as Gaeil Fhánada slowly dragged themselves back into contention. Muireann Ní Mhathúna entered proceedings for Gráinne Sweeney, while Aoife Gibbons grew into the game, doing a huge amount of good defensive work. In fairness to the Gaels full back line, they stood up to a lot of pressure, with Méabh Duffy, Muireann and Caitlin Heraghty doing all in their power to prevent further scores. Kate Sweeney popped up with a point on 17 minutes to pull Gaeil Fhánada closer, before a Lauren Carr point in the twenty second minute brought it back to a three point game. Dearbhla Mc Devitt was superb throughout, while Michelle Mc Devitt grew into proceedings as the half went on. Chances were hard to come by, and it seemed like the Gaels were going to need a goal. Two minutes later, it duly arrived. Lauren powered through the centre to see her drive crash back of the crossbar. Marie Kerr was first to react, and she fed Clare Friel who moved it into the path of the onrushing Kate Sweeney who powered to the net. All of a sudden, the girls had a renewed energy and with 28 minutes on the clock a superb Lauren Carr point edged Gaeil Fhánada into the lead. The girls battled ferociously from that point, but with several stoppages due to injuries in the second half, there was enough time for Four Masters to find an equalising score from a placed ball to force extra time. 

 

The girls really stepped it up in extra time, although it took a fantastic Leah Mc Loughlin save to ensure Four Masters didn’t get the best possible start. Lauren Carr had the first big say in the half driving through the centre and placing a pin point shot into the bottom corner. Eibhlín Shiels followed that up with a quick point to give the Gaels a four point cushion. Gráinne Sweeney suffered an injury during the first period of extra time, with Jessica Coll being called back into proceedings. Gaeil Fhánada got a real boost in the closing moments, finding the net twice courtesy of Clare Friel and Lauren Carr. Kate Sweeney then notched a point to open up a strong half time lead.

 

The girls continued where they left off after the break, and were handed a great chance to seal the victory in the third minute. Clare Friel, who rose high to collect a long ball into the sqaure, was pulled to the ground. Eimear Sweeney expertly converted the ball to the corner of the net. A Four Masters point was followed by points from Jessica Coll and Lauren Carr before Kate Sweeney struck for the final goal late on. 

 

Four Masters put in a big display for the first fifty minutes, but great credit is due to our girls who just wouldn’t throw in the towel. Well done to everyone on a great team performance. We hope that the injuries sustained by Tori Gallagher and Gráinne Sweeney aren’t too bad, and hopefully they’ll  be back playing soon. Attention now turns to the final against Red Hughs, who defeated Naomh Pádraig Muff after extra time yesterday. Another big challenge awaits the girls. 

 

Leah Mc Loughlin

 

Tori Gallagher

Méabh Duffy

Caitlin Heraghty

 

Eimear Sweeney (1:01)

Dearbhla Mc Devitt 

Aoife Gibbons

 

Lauren Carr (2:04) 

Michelle Mc Devitt

 

Kate Sweeney (2:02)

Keri Sweeney (0:01) 

Eibhlín Shiels (0:01) 

 

Grainne Sweeney

Clare Friel (1:02) 

Jessica Coll (0:01) 

 

Marie Kerr

Muireann Ní Mhathúna 

Emma Friel

Maria Doherty

Iseult Ní Mhathúna

 

Good Luck Siobhan Coyle

 

Time to wish Siobhan all the best again as she heads for the Asian Gaelic Games in Kuala Lumpur. A great feat for our club that our referee is representing club, county and country.

 

Welcome Baby Rónan!

 

Congratulations to Patrick Heraghty and wife Linda on the arrival of their son Rónan this weekend!

 

Gaoth Dobhair prevail narrowly in u13 final

 

Gaoth Dobhair 5:05

Gaeil Fhánada 4:05

 

It wasn’t to be today for the u13 girls in the rain in Dunfanaghy after a brave performance came up just short against Gaoth Dobhair. 

 

Both teams gave it their all during the game, but the girls from the west moved into the lead with about a quarter hour remaining and never looked back from there, defending ferociously and in numbers to ensure their goal wasn’t to be breached. 

 

The Gaels were first on the scoreboard, Leah Mc Loughlin from play with a point in the fifth minute, and she followed it with another four minutes later. Gaoth Dobhair took charge of proceedings from that point and hit the next four scores without reply in a ten minute period. The fired a point in the twelfth minute and followed with a goal, and they repeated the pattern again to move into a six point lead. However, from that point on, Gaeil Fhánada again moved into the ascendancy. Méabh Mc Ateer pounced for a much needed goal on the rebound before a Rachael Friel point with her right foot reduced the gap to two. The Mc Loughlin twins had the final say of the first half, Leah firing home an emphatic goal before a point from Megan gave the Fanad girls a two point lead at the break. 

 

The game continued to ebb and flow after half time, with the Gaoth Dobhair girls quickest out of the blocks. A goal and a point in the first four minutes turned the advantage their way. Leah Mc Loughlin had the next say however, and  replied with a Gaels goal in the next attack. Both defences were on top for the next period, Olivia and Anna Friel along with Natalie Mc Fadden in the full back line doing trojan work, while Lisa Gallagher had a great game in nets. The girls in green and white were also putting in an impressive rearguard action in the difficult conditions at the other end which meant scores were at a premium. Leah completed her hatrick in the fourteenth minute, but then Gaoth Dobhair really stepped it up. The repeated the first half pattern of goal, point, goal, point again, to move into a four point lead. The girls really threw everything they had at at in the final seven or eight minutes, but a couple of fine saves and blocks by the Gaoth Dobhair cúlbaire and back line ensured they weren’t to be denied. Eva Blaney was excellent throughout the second half and launched almost every Gaels attack. Megan Mc Loughlin did fire over to reduce the gap to three, but that was as close as it got towards the end. 

 

Fair play to both teams who gave it their all in trying conditions and congratulations to Gaoth Dobhair on their victory.

 

Míle buíochas leis an bhainisteoir, Aidan Mc Ateer agus Hannah Ní Shiadhail as a gcuid oibre i rith na bliana. Buíochas leis na himreoirí go léir agus a dtuismitheoirí as a n-iarrachtaí agus a gcuid tacaíochta fosta.

 

Roll on 2020! 

 

Team and subs:

Lisa Gallagher

 

Natalie Mc Fadden

Olivia Friel

Anna Friel

 

Mia Mc Garvey

Eva Blaney

Aoife Carr

 

Megan Mc Loughlin (0:02)

Emma Mc Grenaghan

 

Leah Roche

Méabh Mc Ateee (1:00)

Méabh Sweeney

 

Bláthnaid Mc Ateer

Leah Mc Loughlin (3:02)

Rachael Friel (0:01) 

 

Grace Begley

Erin Carlin

Lucy Mc Gonigle

Orlaith Mc Grenaghan

Clodagh Mc Ateer

Niamh Mc Fadden

Kaylagh Sweeney

Ava Mc Elwaine

 

Underage Presentation Night

 

Another important date for your diary is November 24th. 

 

Our annual underage presentation night will take place at 6pm, with awards for all teams from u6’s to minors. 

 

It’s always one of the highlights of the year within the club, and we urge everyone to keep the date free to come along and celebrate the achievements of our underage stars! 

 

More details to be released soon!

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