Donegal updates 4-09 Result Sunday 11th January 2009 Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup Donegal 0-11 1-05 Fermanagh Fixtures Divisional Competition Tuesday13th January McCumhaill Park @ 7.30.pm Southwest v Northwest Thursday 15th January McCumhaill Park @ 7.30.pm East v South Sunday 18th January Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup (Second A) Ballinscreen @ 2.00.pm Derry v Donegal Gregory Walsh Aontroim Notes Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup Donegal are due to play Derry on Sunday next (18th January ) at 2.00 pm in round three of Gaelic Life sponsored Dr McKenna Cup at Dean McGlinchey Park Ballinscreen. SCÓR na nÓg 2008/9 Comhghairdeas le Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh Gaoth Dobhair/Dún na nGall a bhain Comórtas SCÓR Uladh in Aithriseoireacht i mBaile an Airgid, óiche Shatharn. Bridín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, Gaoth Dobhair won the Recitation section at the Ulster Final on Saturday night last and will now go forward to the All Ireland SCÓR na nÓg Finals in Athlone on Saturday 21st February. Our second representative Fionnuala Mc Cosker, Aodh Rua(Beál Átha Seanaigh) came second in the Solo Singing section. Well done to both. Winners: Ceili Dancing- Doire Solo Singing- Ard Mhacha Recitation- Dún na nGall Music- Ard Mhacha Ballad Group- An Dún Novelty Act- Fearmanach Set Dancing- An Cabhán Quiz- An Cabhán SCÓR Sinsir 2009 Clubs taking part in SCÓR Sinsir are asked to return the entry forms as soon as possible, as dates have to be set in the next week for the competition in the county. There is an Ulster SCÓR adjudicators seminar being held in Dún Uladh Centre (Killyclogher GAA club), outside Omagh this Saturday (17th January) from 10.30am to lunchtime. Any club who has an adjudicator or prospective new adjudicators should encourage them to attend.(Lunch provided). Tráth na gCeist Bord as Gaeilge Beidh Tráth na gCeist Bord as Gaeilge do chlubanna (3 dhuine)a reachtáil sa chontae ar an 12/2/09 i nÓstan an Mount Errigal ag 8.30pm. The 2009 Club Table Quiz as Gaeilge (Team of 3) will take place on Thursday 12th February in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, at 8.30. All Clubs are encouraged to participate. Meeting of Oifigigh Gaeilge/SCÓR Beidh cruinniú do Oifigigh Gaeilge/SCÓR ar siúl sa Mt Errigal ar an Máirt an 20/1/09 ag 8pm. Fáilte roimh Oifigigh Gaeilge/SCÓR as gach club. Meeting of Oifigigh Gaeilge/SCÓR in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, next Tuesday 20th January at 8.pm. Club Oifigigh Gaeilge/SCÓR are encouraged to attend. Supporters Bus A Donegal Supporters Bus is travelling to Kerry for the Donegal v Kerry National Football League game on Sunday 1st February. Bus will leave on the Saturday morning (31st January) for a overnight stay in Kerry. For further information or booking please contact Paddy Bradley, (087 2245995) Eddie Walsh, (086 3197622) or Danny McMenamin(074 9721404 Insurance Clubs are reminded that Public Liability, Property Insurance and Players Injury Scheme premiums as well as Affiliation fees should be paid immediately, Please note that no club will be allowed to participate in any competition until they have paid their insurance premiums. Competition Entry Forms Clubs are reminded that for them to be included in the Competitions for 2009, entry forms and appropriate fees must be returned to the Assistant County Secretary Aodh Mairtin O'Fearraigh, Seascanbeag, Doiri Beaga, Leitir Ceannain by this Friday (16th January 2009.) It is important that when Clubs are returning their entry forms they indicate all the competitions they wish to enter in both football and hurling for the coming year. Clubs intending to enter a team in the Division 4 League are asked to confirm their entry in writing on the Competition Entry Form. Officers' Reports, 2008 and Club Officer Forms 2009: Clubs are asked to return a copy of their Secretary's Report, Treasurer's Financial Report and their Club Officer Form for 2009, to Runai na Chondae, as soon as their Annual General Meeting is held. Awards Banquet The Donegal G.A.A.Annual Banquet will take place on Friday 6th February 2009 in the Abbey Hotel Donegal Town. Awards will be presented in the following categories , Footballer of the year, Hurler of the year , Ladies Football, Camogie, Handball, Refereeing, Ground of the year, Club of the year at Senior, Intermediate, and Junior level, and an Oversees Award. Club Donegal We ask patrons to support their Clubs, who are currently recruiting members for Club Donegal for 2009. Joining Club Donegal will help alleviate the financial burden of both your Club and County. G.A.A Yearbook is now available. The 2008 Donegal Yearbook is now available from your club. This year for the first time ever the book contains material from all 40 GAA clubs in the county, as well as exclusive interviews with new Donegal manager John Joe Doherty, National Hurling Development co-ordinator Paudie Butler and Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, while Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given tells Inishowen Independent editor Liam Porter about his great love of Gaelic games, and how he keeps up with news from home on how his beloved Donegal and Naomh Pádraig are doing. The Donegal Democrat's Peter Campbell recounts a fascinating interview with Jimmy White, who has quickly established himself as one of the country's top referees. Chris McNulty of the Donegal News supplies several fascinating articles on Donegal's championship campaign in 2008, and the Men of '83. while Tom Comack from the Donegal Democrat looks back on this years club championships. Among the many other contributors are Fergal McGill Operations Manager in Croke Park, Eoghan Young Murphy (Sports Journalist Irish News of the World ) Orla Bannon ( The Daily Mirror) Jim Carney (R.T.E TV Sport.), Michael McGeehin (Master Tutor with Ulster GAA), Fr Sean Gallagher. Damian Dowds Inishowen Independent. Another feature of the yearbook has been the reproduction of full-colour action photographs from around the county. Evan Logan (Inishowen Independent), Donna McBride (Donegal News) and Ardara's John McConnell provide a number of breathtaking action photographs of club and county sides. Once again, the book has been designed by TradeMarc in Lisfannon, with Lisa Kelly as chief designer. Retailing at ?15, the 256 page book is available through all GAA clubs in the county. Hurling Congratulations to Eamon Campbell who has been re- appointed as Manager of the Donegal Senior and Under 21 Hurling teams. Allianz National League The Donegal Senior Football team will start its 2009 National League campaign on Sunday 1st February with away game against All Ireland runners up Kerry, while the Senior Hurling team will have their first game in the League home to Longford on Sunday 8th February National League Admission Prices 2009 Stand: ?15 Terrace: ?13 Student/OAP: ?5 U-16: Free Important Coaching Dates (1) County Based Workshops : This coming Monday night 19th January a workshop entitled Prevention Of Injuries / Good Practices is due to take place in Glenswilly GAA Centre, at 7.00 p.m The following workshops will take place in the coming weeks . 5th Feb. `09 Health & Wellness Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town, 7.00 p.m., Aileen Tohill. 12th Feb. `09 Club Development & Funding Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, Ryan Feeney. 23rd Feb. `09 GAA for All Buncranna GAA Centre, 7.00 p.m. 2nd March`09 Forward Play / Developing Scores Mc Cumhaill Park, Ballybofey, 7.30 p.m., Philip Kerr. 12th March`09 Games to Develop Football / U. 14 to Senior Mc Cumhaill Park, Ballybofey, 7.30 p.m.,T. Mc Williams. 14th April `09 Adapting Fun Games / U. 12 Football Mc Cumhaill Park, Ballybofey, 7.30 p.m., Tony Scullion. Further details on all workshops are available from Seamus Mc Anaw Dún na nGall Coaching Officer @ 085 1742434 (2). The Ulster Coaching Conference is on 24th January `09 in the Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown, entitled " Physical Activity - Common Goals - Different Roles "and is targeted at club Nursery and Juvenile Sections. Topics to be addressed are, 1) What to do with 5 + 6 year olds, 2) What are the building blocks for 7 + 8 year olds, 3) How to coach children, 4) Breaking & building kicking & striking skills, 5) Games appropriate to the relevant age groups. Guest presenters include Niall Moyna, Paudie Butler and Joe Kernan. Places are open to all Juvenile club coaches and primary school teachers, fee is ?25.00, and early booking is advised as the capacity is 350. Registration is at 8.30 a.m. with the conference commencing at 9.00 a.m. All clubs in the county should be represented at this most worthwhile under age get together. Booking can be done on line via the ulster council web site www.ulster.gaa.ie or contact Coaching Officer Seamus Mc Anaw @ 085 1742434. (3) Tuesday 24th February: Components Of A Yearly Coaching Programme, Loughry College, Cookstown, ( Food Technology Room), 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Topics that will be covered ; Lifestyle Management - Des Jennings, Sports Science / Heart Rate & Fitness - Declan Gamble, Performance & Analysis - Johnny Bradley, Nutrition - Sharon Madigan, Strength & Conditioning - Ian Mc Keown, Physio / Injuries - Chris Mc Nicholl. This workshop is primarily aimed at U. 21 and adult mentors & coaches but anyone interested are welcome to attend. Please note the change of date from the 7th Jan. `09. . Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup (2009 Competition) All Sunday games at 2.00 p.m.: All midweek games at 7.30 p.m. (Extra time must be played in Semi finals & Final) Wed 14th Jan: Section A Fermanagh v UUJ at Enniskillen Section B Tyrone v St. Mary's at Omagh Monaghan v Down at Inniskeen Section C Antrim v Queens at Casement Park Sat 17th Jan: Section C Cavan v Armagh at Cavan (7.00pm) Sun 18th Jan: Section A Derry v Donegal at Ballinascreen Section B Tyrone v Monaghan at Omagh Wed 21st Jan: Semi Finals: (1) C v B (2) A v 4th Placed Team Sat 24th Jan: Final: Section A Teams Played Won Lost Draw S.A Points Donegal 2 2 0 0 1.619 4 U.U.J 2 1 1 0 0.788 2 Derry 2 0 1 1 0.870 1 Fermanagh 2 0 1 1 0.857 1 Section B Teams Played Won Lost Draw S.A Points Down 2 2 0 0 2.158 4 St. Marys 2 1 1 0 0.684 2 Monaghan 1 0 1 0 0.813 0 Tyrone 1 0 1 0 0.563 0 Section C Teams Played Won Lost Draw S.A Points Armagh 2 2 0 0 1.227 4 Queens University 2 1 1 0 1.259 2 Cavan 2 1 1 0 0.765 2 Antrim 2 0 2 0 0.848 0 Ulster Senior Football Championship 2009 Preliminary Round: 17th May Fermanagh -v- Down Quarter-finals: 24th May Derry -v- Monaghan 31st May Tyrone -v- Armagh 6th June Fermanagh or Down -v- Cavan 14th June Donegal -v- Antrim Lory Meagher Cup: (Hurling) Warwickshire v Longford Fermanagh v Leitrim Tyrone v Non Ards Donegal v Cavan The first team listed was drawn first and therefore has home venue (provided the venue meets the criteria set down by the National Safety and Infrastructure Committee). Dates for these games will be confirmed as soon as they are available. GAA 125th Anniversary Calendar of Events 2009 The GAA is delighted to announce the launch of a calendar of events which will take place during 2009 to celebrate the establishment of the Association in Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 1st of November 1884. It is a celebration of 125 years of the GAA and an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of the Association and the games. The GAA is at the very heart of the community and events will be held right across the country throughout the year. 2009 provides an opportunity to reflect on what the GAA is all about - the promotion of Gaelic games, Irish culture and a sense of place and identity in each community. Key events to be held include: GAA 125 Spectacle Event 31st January The launch of the 125th anniversary celebrations will be held at Croke Park with the start of the Allianz GAA Football National League. The clash of Dublin and Tyrone under lights promises to be an exciting match and the event will include music, entertainment and a lighting and fireworks extravaganza for all the family. GAA Late Late Show Special January A special show dedicated to the GAA and its place in Ireland over the last 125 years. The show will feature a broad spectrum of guests from within and outside the Association. St Patricks Festival Parade 17th March As part of St Patricks Festival, the GAA will be the lead pageant in the festival parade in Dublin. The GAA pageant will represent aspects of the GAA such as volunteerism, sport and community. The pageant will later be showcased at Croke Park during the AIB GAA Club finals. April 24th is the GAA 125 Schools Day This is a chance for schools to participate in a fun day where students will be invited to wear GAA colours and take part in a range of GAA activities. Lá na gClub 10th May As the club is at the heart of the GAA, this is an extremely important day in the calendar of events. Over 2,000 GAA clubs around the country are invited to celebrate the Anniversary with games and commemorative events in their local communities. 125th Year Anniversary Book Launch November As part of the GAA Oral History Project a book will be published to include stories which have been collected over the course of the year. This will chart the history of the GAA through the eyes of its members. Cultural Events A number of events will take place to celebrate the culture of the GAA. These will include Scór events in Athlone and Killarney, a GAA Museum Calendar of Events and commemorative Central Council and Coiste Bainistí in Thurles and Cusack Cottage in Co. Clare. "As we reflect where our Association has come from since 1884, we look to the future and aim to ensure that everybody is welcomed to take part in our games and culture and participate fully," stated President of the GAA Nickey Brennan at today's launch. "I am very proud to be part of this Association which is the fabric of Irish society and it is up to each one of us to ensure that it is as strong in 150 years time as it is now," the President concluded. Jarlath Burns, Chairman of the GAA 125 committee, stated: "We aim to involve every member of the GAA and those outside throughout our 125th year. The aim is to commemorate, to celebrate and to challenge, but we are also keen that we leave a legacy for Cumann Lúthchleas Gael into the future. 2009 is the year that the GAA rededicates itself to its games and its values. We ask everyone in clubs, schools and communities to participate in their own way and make 2009 a year to remember." Tweet

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