GAA updates from the Naomh Adhamhnain,Gaeil Fhanada, Na Cealla Beaga, Milford, Naomh Columba, Aodh Ruadh, Naomh Padraig Lifford and Sean MacCumhaills clubs. Naomh Adhamhnain Good luck to Brendan, Rory, Conal and the Donegal lads as they take on Monaghan in Omagh this Saturday. Our Seniors and Reserves were defeated by Gaoth Dobhair last Sunday in the League. The Junior B Championship campaign got off to a winning start against the Gaels up on Saturday night. The return leg is in O'Donnell Park on Sunday at 1:30pm. Minor Board news: Well done to the U16 Division 1 team who inflicted a heavy defeat on Cloughaneely to win the Northern League final in Dunfanaghy on Sunday evening. Good luck to the U16 Div1 side who are due to play in the Northern Championship final on Sunday evening. They will take on the winners of Cloughaneely v MacCumhaills, venue TBC. Hard Luck to our U17 side who lost out to Cavan Gaels in the semi-final of the Paul McGirr memorial tournament last Wednesday. Our Minor Div1 side were defeated by Malin in the Championship quarterfinal 2nd leg and now must face the same opposition in a play-off. No other underage fixtures available at time of going to press. Two U8 football teams went to Glenswilly to play two matches against local opposition. They gave a great display of football and all had an enjoyable evening. Thanks to the Glenswilly club for inviting us out. Coaching for U10s, U8s and U6s goes ahead again this Sunday in the O'Donnell Park. Well done to the U12 girls football team who have reached the county final - date and venue TBC. Our Senior Hurlers lost to Four Masters on Sunday at home. They play MacCumhaills in the Championship at 4pm on Sunday. Gaeil Fhanada Defibrillators AED Defibrillators are portable electronic devices which can treat life threatening irregular heart rythms which can arise as a result of accident, cardiac arrest etc. They are designed to be used by lay persons with First Aid training and can significantly improve survival chances in the critical time while awaiting arrival of a Cardiac Ambulance.Currentlly there are defibrillators located in the parish at Portsalon Golf Club, Gaeil Fhánada Clubhouse, Portsalon, Fanad Daycare Centre, Trialough, and Tamney Health Centre, with 3 others coming on stream at Marine Harvest Rinmore, Kerrykeel and Glenvar in the next week or so.It is hoped to establish a rota of trained personnel who would be available in the event of a local emergency, with the following having completed training at a course organised by Fanad Gaels and the Day Centre this week: Patricia Shiels 087 7720043 / 9159512 Mary Begley 087 9701159 John Dorrian 086 3567611 Maire Callaghan 087 6710664 Margaretta McConigley 086 874445 Phonsie McAteer 087 2425404 / 9150298 Marian McFadden 086 6095342 Patrick Shiels 087 9454060 Patrick Carr 086 8379510 Any others who have been trained in the use of defibrillators and who would be willing to have their names included on a rota are asked to contact any of the above. There was no jackpot winner in the lotto draw this week. Eur 100 went to Marie Mc Closkey, Caravan park and EUR50 to Michael Meenan. Next weeks draw will take place in the Village Inn. Bord na nOg/Ladies Board Training continues for the U-12 girls in Trialough on Thursday at 6:30pm. The U-14 team play at home to Lifford in the Northern League semi final on Monday evening the 30th at 7:30pm. Good luck to the boys. The minor team traveled to Gaoth Dobhair last week but were defeated in the first leg game of the championship. They now play the home leg this Monday evening at 7pm in Portsalon.Please come along and support the boys. Na Cealla Beaga Our minor team were defeated by Naomh Conail in the first leg of round one of the championship in Glenties on Wednesday last. The second leg takes place this Wednesday the 25th in Fintra. The senior and reserve teams were in action in the league on Sunday last in Ardara. The senior game ended in a draw with the reserves being defeated. The senior board monthly meeting takes place this Friday the 27th of July at 9pm in the new club room's in Fintra. The numbers drawn in this week's galotto were 1,2,3 and 17. The 50 euro consolation prize went to Carol Dowd, Bruckless and the 25 euro prize went to Brita Breslin, Killybegs. Next week's jackpot will be 1950 euro and sellers are Barry Cunningham's team. Their was no winner of this week's bingo jackpot. The consolation prize went to Emer Kee, Killybegs and Donal Cambell, Killybegs. Next week's bingo jackpot will be 1750 euro on 49 numbers. Milford Membership is now been taken, Adult Eu40, Family Eu50, Minor Eu10. Membership can be given to any member of the committee, only club members will be eligible for tickets to Donegal games. We would also remind people that only full paid club members will be eligible for tickets to the championship match. The seniors and reserves hosted Cloughaneely on Saturday evening past. The seniors put in a superb team performance to come away with a well deserved win 1-12 to 0-8. The Reserves also had an empathic win over there opponents on a scoreline of 1-17 to 1-9. Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday on the pitch at 7pm. The VHI Cul Summer Camp will take place in Milford from the 30th of July to the 3rd of August. Anyone interested is asked to contact Shaun Paul Barrett on 086 605 2169 U14 girls were away to St. Michaels last Tuesday in nite in there second last game of the league and were eventually beaten by 5 points in a high scoring entertaining game. This game will help bring the girls along before there up coming county semi final. Everyone is reminded that training is on every Friday at 7pm SHARP. Everyone is asked to attend as there are some important games coming up. The under 16 girls were in action last Thursday against McCool's, McCool's were much more physical and organized but the girls didn't give up and acquitted themselves well, but in the end were well beaten by 4-15 to 2-4. The under 15 boys were in action this weekend past also in the North West Section of the Og Sport seven a side competition in Dunfanaghy and following a tight game against Glenswilly which they eventually came through on a score line of 2-9 to 1-5. The boys remained unbeaten through the day. They now progress to the county final stage in the coming weeks. In the first leg of the championship on Monday were our under 14 boys and with some key players missing, they traveled to Buncranna and put up a good performance but in the end Buncranna proved to strong and came away winners by 5-16 to 3-10. with key players due to return the second leg in milford could prove an interesting game.   The County Board have launched a new fundraising venture called Club Donegal and have asked clubs to get at least 20 companies to sign up in lieu of club levies. The cost per annum is Eu300 with benefits to include free admission to all club games in Donegal as well as Donegal GAA Gear etc. Any Individual or companies interested please contact Joe McNulty 9153291 or Pat Curley 9153217. Naomh Columba Anyone interested in receiving weekly club notes should send an email to James Boyle PRO on [email protected] or text their email address to 0868387062. There Senior and Reserve teams played St. Michaels last weekend on a bright and sunny Sunday in Dunfanaghy. Out Senior team came away with a well deserved win for the second week in a row with a scoreline of 1.06 to 0.14. However the Reserve team were not so lucky leading at half time it looked as if the same Glen lads failed to show for the second period. Going down by 3 points in the end.. The wind was the biggest factor in the match as proved by the xcoreline when Glen lead by 0.6 to 0.3 at half time. Final score 1.08 to 0.8. Best for Glen was Brendan Doherty. Reserve Team; Shane O Gara, Damien McBrearty, Dermot Doherty, Kevin Cunningham, Brian McIntyre, Clement O Gara, Kenneth Byrne, Gonal Gavigan, Dessie Cunningham, Eugene Doherty, Brendan Doherty, Antony O Toole, David Gillespie, Oisin McGinley, Colin McNeilis ,. Subs, Aiden Gillespie, Gavin McGinley, Gerald McNern . Gary Gillespie, Liam Boyle Our minor team played Aodh Rua team in the first round play off of the championship on Wednesday evening in last in Dunkineely. In an entertaining match a stronger Aodh Rua team went through to the next round. Played well for the Glen men was Barry Carr, Oisin McGinley, Declan McGuire. Team.; Shane O Gara, Barry Carr, Shane Curran, Michael Ward, Colin Carr, Patrick McNeilis, Cian McGinley, Declan McGuire, Oisin McGinley Sean Og McGuire , Jamie McNern, Paul Gillespie, Conor Butler, Johnny Byrne, Mark Boyle. Subs, Danny Haughey, Steven McIntyre, RyanMcNern. The board at Naomh Columba would like to thank Minor manager Colin McNeilis, who was appointed at short notice, for his efforts. And also Noel McGinley and Martin Cunningham who were in charge of an unlucky U21 team who went out to Killybegs recently in the Championship first round. Anyone who placed an order for tickets to the stand in Healy Park to see the Monaghan v Donegal game can collect their tickets at Aras Sean Ui hEinne on Fri evening at 9.00pm good luck to Brian McIver and the county Panel in their efforts to reach the All Ireland Quarter- Finals from all at Naomh Columba. The Ladies team are through to the league final following their win against St. Michaels in Donegal Town on Wednesday evening. A good team performance by all.This League final (against Kilcar) was due to be played in Glenties last evening (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. Details and Report next week. Team that beat St. Michaels; Bernadete Carr, Trish Keeney, Vera Carr, Sinead O Gara, Emma Ward, Lorainne Carr, Connie O Donnell, Threasa Gillespie, Sarah McMorrow, Sinead Doherty, Donna McGuire, Stacey O Gara, Kelly Carr, Denise Cunnea, Fiona McGuire. Subs Lauren Jones, Fiona Boyle, Christine McGinley, Hannah McNeilis, Hannah McNeilis, Gail Haughey The Table Quiz that was due to be held in aid of the Minor board in the Glen Head Tavern at the weekend . The U10. Training as usual this Thursday. The play-off of the U16 championship against Naomh Mhuire took take place in Glen last Monday evening. The home side were well beaten by a very strong Naomh Mhuire side. Performed well for Glen on the day were Barry Carr, Darragh O Donnell. Team; Paul Gillespie, Steven Carr, Conor Jones, Rory McIntyre, Kevin McNern, Barry Carr, Michael Ward, Declan McGuire, Jamie McNern, Steven McIntyre , Danny Haughey, Ryan McNern, Hugh Doherty, Darragh O Donnell,. Kevin Byrne. Lotto C.L.G Naomh Columba. D·ta: 17/07/2007 Uimhir: 8. 12. 18. 22. Duais: Ä 1,150 Duais Aitheantais: 5 Duais @ Ä 20.00 1. Joseph Mockler, Fr. Mc Dyre Terrace. 2. Patsy Boyle, Gannew. 3. Lizzie Mc Nelis, Straleel.4. Packie Sweeney, Straleel. 5. Tara Gillespie, 18 Marian Avenue,. Duais an Lotto an Seachtain Seo Chugainn: Ä1,200 Aodh Ruadh SENIOR FOOTBALL ~ A very young Aodh Ruadh side came out on the wrong end of a 2-8 to 1-6 scoreline against Naomh Conaill in Davy Brennan Park last Saturday. The Ernesiders were minus 11 senior players, notably team Captain Michael ‚ÄòSticky' Ward who sustained a serious injury in training and looks like being out of action for at least three weeks. The depleted squad meant a start for minor stars Donagh McIntyre, Diarmuid McInerney and Matthew Thompson, with David Dolan also coming on off the bench. The minors all gave extremely good performances, particularly in the context of having played a tough Championship game against Four Masters the night previous. Unfortunately Aodh Ruadh leaked two early goals and were chasing the game from the 15th minute on. Despite John Duffy coming on to give a vintage performance, Glenties were successfully able to keep Ballyshannon at arms length for the remainder of the game to maintain their unbeaten run in Division 1A. Go to www.aodhruadh.org to see the full match report. The reserves were in action against Naomh Conaill on Sunday and went down by 3-15 to 1-6. Paul Kane had a good game in nets as did Barry Travers in the back division and at midfield. Up front a lively Barry Gallagher caused Glenties a few headaches. Senior and reserve training continues at 6.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Keep an eye on the local press for the latest on upcoming senior fixtures. The third's Championship opener against Glenfin last Saturday was postponed and has been rescheduled for this Friday, 27th July, with throw in at Pairc Ghleann Fhinne at 8.00pm. See pigs fly!!! Pig racing comes to Ballyshannon on Saturday August 18th when Aodh Ruadh runs a seven race card in the East Port area of the town starting at 9pm. Pigs are available at Eu100. Get together with your mates and sponsor a squealer. In addition there are also advertising slots on offer in the race card. Contact Eunan Doyle on 087-2973295 for more information. Off-track there will be a signed county jersey raffled on the night and plenty of craic guaranteed as Ballyshannon welcomes the country to the town on harvest fair weekend. Aodh Ruadh is undertaking a major draw to fund the redevelopment of Munday's Field as a top class training facility. There is an impressive line-up of prizes with something there for everyone. Tickets priced Eu30/¬£20 each or Eu50/¬£35 for two are out now, ask any club member. With the draw taking place in the last week of August all sellers are asked to redouble their sales efforts to ensure the maximum possible revenue from the draw. Senior club meeting on Thursday, 9th August at 8.30pm. All committee members are asked to attend. ~HURLING ~ There will be no underage hurling training on Sunday 29th August as all players will be in Croke Park for the All-Ireland quarter finals on a trip organised by the hurling committee. The bus leaves the park at 8.45am on Sunday. There are a small number of seats left on the bus for anyone interested. Please contact John Rooney on 9851250. Training for under 10s, 12s and 14s will resume on Sunday, 5th August. ~ LADIES ~ Senior training continues at 7pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. ~ BORD NA NvìG ~ There is a meeting of the Bord na nvìg committee on Wednesday, 1st August at 9pm. All committee members are asked to attend. The club's summer camp came to a close last Friday. With 20 people employed and well over 200 attending over the three weeks the camp was a great success. Once again, thanks to McDevitt and McGlynn Accountants for their kind sponsorship. There is an under 10 blitz in Saint Naul's this Saturday, July 28th. The bus leaves for Mountcharles at 10.45am sharp from Father Tierney park. This blitz will be the last action for the under 10s until the start of the new school year. The report and pictures from the club's under 12 county final triumph will be up on the club website (www.aodhruadh.org) later in the week. Under 14 training continues on Wednesdays at 8pm in the park in anticipation of the squad's first round championship match against Ardara on 13th August. A busy week for the minors. They secured a 1-18 to 0-9 play-off victory over Naomh Columba in Dunkineely last Wednesday and were promptly pressed into action on the following Friday against Four Masters. The Donegal town side edged that game 3-8 to 2-9 in Father Tierney Park. The Naomh Columba game was played in atrocious conditions and was well refereed by Jimmy White. The victory was built around a strong midfield performance by David Dolan and Donagh McIntyre. Brian McGrath, Jason McMenamin and Ciaran Slevin were miserly in allowing Naomh Columba scoring opportunities, whilst up from Diarmuid McInerney, PJ McGee and Paul Hughes all gave an exhibition of shooting in very poor weather conditions. The Four Masters game saw David Dolan move to centre back where he gave a brilliant performance and, along with Damien Cleary and Peter Boyle in nets, ensured that Donegal town earned their scores the hard way. Again there was a good performance at midfield with Turkey and Ham a.k.a. Matthew Thompson and Donagh McIntyre winning plenty of primary possession. Starring in the forwards were Jason Kane, JJ Cassidy, Christopher Goan and Diarmuid McInerney who were up against a well drilled Four Masters defence. The first round, second leg Championship game against Four Masters is scheduled for Tuesday 24th July at 7pm in Tir Chonaill Park. ~ LOTTO ~ There was no winner of the Eu4,200 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot. In the lucky dip Eu100 went to: Jimmy McGowan, Kinlough; Eu20 went each to: Josie Gallagher, Saint Benildus Avenue; Siobhan McGrath, The Bridgend Bar; Celine McGrath, Ernedale Heights; Francie Darcy, Josie's Bar; and Frank Clarke. The numbers drawn were 7, 9, 12, 13, 16 and 18. Next draw on is Monday night in The Market House with a Jackpot of Eu4,400. 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]. Naomh Padraig Lifford Both our adult teams had championship games last weekend and both had good victories.  On Saturday evening our reserves travelled to Dunfanaghy where they gave an excellent display in beating St. Michael's 1-22 to 1-3.  The following day, Sunday, in Lifford our A Team beat Naomh Ultan 1-13 to 1-7.  Scorers for Naomh Pádraig on Sunday were Lorny Crossan 0-8, Hugh Devine 1-2, Conor Catterson 0-1, Paul Given 0-1 & Stephen Roulstone 0-1. Thanks to club supporters who encouraged our players in both games.  It is unclear what fixtures our adult teams will have for the next two weeks.   Following some fine victories our under-14s have qualified for the divisional semi-final.  This game, V Fanad Gaels, will take place in Fanad on Monday July 30 @ 7.30pm.  The bus will leave the clubhouse at 5.30pm and manager Niall Mc Gee asks all players to be on time.   Our minor team is through to a play-off game against Downings in the championship.  Date & venue to be confirmed later.  Check our website or local press.   There was no Jackpot winner in our Lotto draw this week.  The numbers drawn were 1,8,9,13.  Two people matched 3 numbers and each won •50.  The winners were Ned Rodgers, Croghan Heights & Amy Mc Loone, Ballindrait.  Next week's Jackpot is •4,100.   The club wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to the Mc Ghee family, Castlefin on their recent bereavement.   Check out our website www.lifford.donegal.gaa.ie   Sean MacCumhaills Club Notes U-14 Football MacCumhaills U-14s continue unbeaten run against St Eunans. Our U-14's travelled to Letterkenny to play their forth league game of the new season, knowing that they would encounter a stiff opposition. MacCumhaills started the first half brighter but failed to turn the possession into scores. MacCumhaills started the scoring on the 5th minute with a point from Captain Rory Dunlevey, and then it was Ordhan Mc Dermott's turn to get his name on the scoring sheet with great build up play by Shane Mc Menamin and Emmett Mc Dermott. Shane O Donnnell was brought down for the first penalty of the game. Gavin 'Fireman' Gallagher stepped up to hit it, but he choose to take the point. Two minutes later fireman scored a fine free kick. Gavin Duffy later scored a brilliant point, with great attacking football which left the half time score 5 points each to both teams. St. Eunans started the second half the brighter. But with a few changes it wasn't long before MacCumhaills started to get on top with some great defending by Gary O Donnell and Andrew Mc Closkey and Eoin Mc Hugh, they stole the ball from St Eunans and gave a lovely pass to Andrew Gallagher who took the ball 40 yards before James Griffen, who was still on from last week, made no mistake and fired the ball to the back of the net. With some brilliant catches and good play by big Andrew Gallagher, gave MacCumhaills the determination to hold off a very strong St Eunans side. St Eunans hade a rally of scores and they got a penalty with 5minutes to go. MacCumhaills net minder Eoin Wright brought of yet another top class save but was taped in on the rebound. The final score was MacCumhaills 1-10 to St Eunans 1-7.The next match is against Buncrana on Wednesday the 25th of July in MacCumhaill Park at 7.30. So please come and support the local lads. Training every Monday at 6:45 and Fridays at 7:00 sharp. Please contact Gary Dunnion on 086-1511827 if any players are not able to make it. U-15 progress to Northern Finals. Our U-15 team made it through to the northern finals on Saturday as they beat Convoy and Glenfinn in a blitz in MacCumhaill Park. There was some great football played throughout the day and it is a credit to our young U-15 side. The northern final is Saturday the 28th in O Donnell Park, Letterkenny. Anybody wishing to be part of the panel should contact manager Gary Dunnion on 0861511827 U10 Football Gaelic Football training for all 7,8 and 9 year olds will continue throughout the summer on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:15 at MacCumhaill Park. There is a charge of 2 euro each night to buy essential equipment to further enhance each child's enjoyment of the game. Any parent wishing to get involved in the training sessions are more than welcome and just need to contact any member of the coaching team. Adult Football Training continues for all adult players every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm. Donegal Best of luck to Donegal Senior team who play Monaghan this weekend in Omagh in the last round of the qualifiers Senior Hurling Hard luck to the Donegal Senior Hurling team who were defeated by a strong Armagh team on Saturday last. Well done to all the lads who represented the club. Juvenile Hurling Well done to Dylan Laverty, Darren Kelly, and Sean Curran who represented club and county at the TnaG sports, which will be aired on Setanta Tv in the near future. The Club would like to thank James Keating nephew of current Tipp Senior Manager "Babs" Keating who had an extensive training session with the clubs U10's and U12's. Well done to all players who represented the Donegal U16 Team in the Ulster final against Armagh. Ladies Football Unfortunately our senior team were defeated by Kilcar in the league semi-final. This has been a great season so far having remained unbeaten up until then. Training continues every Wednesday for at 7.30pm sharp and Sundays at 6.30pm. Any queries please contact PJ McArdle on 074-9131501. The ladies will be holding a quiz in O'Malley's Bar on Wednesday the 1st of August. We encourage every member to support this fundraiser. U16 and U14 Ladies Training times for both U16 and U14 Ladies panels take's place at 6 pm sharp on Mondays. Any queries please contact Joanne Deward 086 1010557. Club Website/Club Notes If you would like to put any information or match reports up on our new website www.seanmaccumhaills.donegal.gaa.ie or Club Notes please email to [email protected] or contact Gareth Doherty or Mickey McMahon Hurling Training continues on Monday all new players welcome. For any information please contact Andrew Barron 086-1600379 or Marcel McGhee 086-0524707. Minor Hurling Minor Hurling Training takes place every Sunday at 6.00pm U12 Football and Hurling Training for U12 Football and Hurling takes place on Mondays and Fridays at 5.30 and Sunday Morning for Hurling at 12.00 Congratulations Congratulations to Seamus and Breid McGinty on the birth recently of their son Fionn Sympathies The club wishes to extend our sympathies to the family of Geraldine McFeely on their recent bereavement. Tweet

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