Buncrana Senior football training continues with outdoor sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.15pm sharp. Hurling training takes place on Wednesdays at the usual time in The Scarvey. For details, please contact hurling manager Tom Clare. The next Senior Executive Board meeting will now take place in The Scarvey on Wednesday 15 April at 8pm. All senior board members are urged to attend. Buncrana GAA Club offers "Fun Do" sessions for 6-8 year olds in Crana College Gym every Friday night starting at 7pm and lasting for an hour. There is also a similar session in the same venue, for 4-6 year olds every Saturday morning from 11-11.45am. Everyone is welcome to these sessions and parents are encouraged to stay and become involved. Keep up to date with county fixtures and results by logging on to www.donegalgaa.ie and www.ulstergaa.ie Once again the club's annual membership is due. Members are reminded that unless membership is paid in full, they have no insurance cover whatsoever. A special plea is made to all parents, supporters, managers and children to pay the membership as soon as possible. Membership is set at the following rates: student: 20; adult: 50; family (children under 18) 50. There is also an option to take out a Full Family Membership including a Full Year's Club Lotto for just 100. This can be paid to any club officer or contact the coaches. Anyone interested in taking up refereeing at either underage or senior level should contact any member of the senior executive board. Once enough expressions of interest have been collected then a referee's induction course will be put on for all those interested. Anyone interested should email [email protected] Weight Watchers continue in the clubhouse at The Scarvey on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings. Class times are as follows: Tuesday nights 5.15pm & 6.30pm should be finished and gone by 7.45pm. Wednesday morning 10.00am should be finished and gone by 11.15am. Everyone is welcome. Burt The senior footballers beat Na Rossa 0-10 to 0-7 on Sunday evening. Switched from Doochary to Hibernian Park, Burt used the switch to their advantage. With the wind behind them, Burt gained a lead early with plenty of support from all over the park contributing to the lead. A well-worked point from Enda McDermott and two excellent frees by Joe Boyle gave Burt a four point advantage but some needless frees were exploited by Na Rossa and Burt led by just 0-5 to 0-3 at half-time. After a number of early second half wides, Paddy McDermott and Brian Sheerin hit vital points for Burt but it was the defensive work by the team that helped close out a victory with Rory Grant and Seamus O'Donnell cleaning up in the backline. This victory sets up an encounter with league leaders Fanad Gaels which is on this Friday night at home. Having squandered a ten point lead, Burt drew their first match of the Ulster Hurling League at home to Rasharkin on Saturday night. Burt led 3-12 to 1-8 with four minutes to go but a combination of a lack of concentration from Burt and pressure from the Antrim side levelled the game 3-12 to 4-9. Burt were in the ascendancy for most of the game but lost Niall Campbell to injury early on. Ronan McLaughlin and Paddy Strain hit 2-3 and 1-3 respectively and good work by the half-back line should have ensured a victory but ultimately it was the concession of late goals that cost Burt the win. One highlight was the display by the evergreen Fergal Grant, showing he's not ready to give up without a fight. Next up for the hurlers is Lisbellaw next Saturday. Training is on Wednesday night at 7pm. The reserve footballers played Na Rossa reserves on Sunday but lost 3-5 to 0-11. Burt had plenty of possession but failed to convert their opportunities and hit a fortune of wides. A reserve game next week is unlikely with the seniors playing on Friday night. Training is on this Thursday night at usual time. The U12 blue and gold teams recorded good victories over Muff last Tuesday night in Burt. The Blue team won 8-4 to 0-3 with good performances all around the park, with Mark Coyle, Tony Cregan, Kyle Long and Karen Kelly very impressive. There are no matches tonight (Tuesday) due to a bye but training continues this Saturday morning 10.30am-12 noon for U10s and the U12s. Please note that not all membership has been received by the club for underage and it is important everyone is properly insured for the playing season. The U16 and minor footballers recorded walkovers against Muff last Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The u-16s have no game this week but the u-18s are out on Wednesday night and they are home to Malin. The U14 footballers qualified for the next round of Féile na nÓg finals after beating Malin on Saturday morning by 2-11 to 2-6 at Hibernian Park. This Saturday they go to the Northern Board blitz finals, all parents will be informed of travel details by text message. There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last week. Donal Campbell won 40. The numbers drawn were 7, 6, 4, 1, 5, 3, 2. Next week's jackpot is 1,350. Anyone with lotto's should have them in the clubhouse by Thursday night at 8.15pm or hand it to any club member. The U14 hurlers are playing this Thursday night against Buncrana in Hibernian Park. The U18 hurlers travel to Buncrana and to play the same opposition. Club membership for the year is now due and should be paid immediately. It is 50 for players, 20 for non-players and 10 for underage players. Contact Rory Grant or any Executive member for more information on membership/registration. All senior players who have membership outstanding should pay it immediately. All underage team managers are responsible for obtaining membership from their players. Underage hurling training is on every Monday from 6pm to 7.30pm for U8s up to U12s and the U14 camogie team. Everybody must bring 1 for training and everyone is reminded to bring helmets and other equipment. All underage players must arrive at pitch for 5.55pm. The U10s have a hurling blitz this Sunday in Magherafelt. The Club has 10 tickets available for the Donegal GAA Banquet which takes place in the Abbey Hotel on Friday 24 April 24 at 8.30pm. The guest speaker at this year's banquet is former Kerry manager Mick O'Dwyer and new GAA president Christy Cooney will also attend. Tickets cost 70. Anyone interested in going can contact Damian Dowds and haggle over the ticket price! Carn An away fixture against Fanad Gaels, who were relegated from Division 1B last year, was always going to be a tough assignment. Having won their first two league outings, Carn were not under any illusions when they travelled to play them last Saturday evening. Unfortunately while they were able to match them in terms of football ability, the sheer physical strength of the opposition was just too much for the young Carn team. Having had the advantage of a strong breeze in the first half of the Reserve game, Carn gave away a soft goal at the beginning of the second period and had to play catch up. Failure to keep possession and some poor passing made the task of winning this game and uphill struggle. At midfield Richard Cunningham and Andrew Doherty worked hard to gain possession while half forwards Kevin Kelly and Benny Doherty made good runs and gave the opposing back plenty of problems. William Mooney defended well playing at corner back. The panel was: Shane Gibbons, William Mooney, Shane Donaghey, Shane Hartin, Paul McLaughlin, Sean Doherty, Tiarnan Coyne, Richard Cunningham, An drew Doherty, Christy McLaughlin, Kevin Kelly, Benny Doherty, Liam Doherty, Shane Devlin, Shane Doherty (G), Fergal Doherty, Paul Lafferty, Paul Canny, George McGuiness, Kevin Doherty (T), Eamonn McColgan, Hugh Doherty. In the senior game Carn were under pressure from the very start. Fanad were a well drilled outfit and their superior physical strength showed in the first five minutes when their centre forward Eamonn Sweeney made a run through the Carn defence to score their opening goal. While they did not score any more goals in the first period, their quick handling of the ball, slick passing and straight running saw them lead at half time by 1-7 to 0-2. More of the same ensued in the second half and their final tally of 2-15 to 0-7 was deserved. However Carn can take heart that when they contested more in the second half they secured some good possession and Garvan McGrenra worked hard, scoring three fine points. Carn are not accustomed to playing in such a tight pitch and will be looking forward to the replay in the more open arena of O'Dochartaigh Páirc. The panel was: Martin Mooney, Michael Nelson, Michael McLaughlin, Aiden O'Callaghan, Conor Doherty, Rory Ward, Gerard Doherty, Dominic Doherty, Ryan Davenport, Cathal O'Kane, Garvan McGrenra, Eanna Newton, Liam Shiels, Fergal Mathews, Emmet Doherty, Christy McLaughlin, Declan O'Donnell Robert McCartney, Cathal Doherty. The U12s are away to Moville tonight, Tuesday, while the U16s are home to Moville. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Minors play Moville. In the Northern Board Competition the U16s play Red Hugh's away on Friday 17 April. On Thursday 16 April the U14s will play MacCumhaill's in Foden and the minors will travel to Ballybofey. A camogie sponsored marathon has been organised for Saturday 18 April in Páirc Uí Dhochartaigh Foden. This is open to all camogie players and all sponsorship no matter how small is welcome by the club. This year the camogie club will take part in the Ulster Feile for the first time ever. As a result a new underage camogie kit is required complete with crest etc. Sponsorship cards will be distributed to all camogie members this week. For further details contact Nuala Lafferty. All U10 and U8 girls are asked to attend camogie training on a Friday evening from 6.30-7.30pm starting from Friday 17 April. Fee is 2 and players are required to be 6 years old. Hurls and helmets are supplied if you not have your own. The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 15, 2, 5, 3 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 went to Eileen Lafferty, Redcastle. 30 to Bronagh Doherty, Priestown, Carn. 15 to Frank Skinnader, Emyvale. Bernie Skinnader, Carn and Jim and Mary Morgan, Gortin Ballyloskey, Carn. The jackpot next week is 3,900 and the draw will be held in the Sportsman's. The monthly club meeting will be held at 9pm tonight, Tuesday 14 April. Naomh Colmcille The senior and reserves played away to Naomh Pádraig, Lifford on Saturday evening last. The reserves lost out in the last few minutes of the game after a good performance by all players. The senior game ended all even at 0-6 apiece, with Naomh Colmcille coming back in last five minutes with a final point to seal a well deserved draw. It was good to see so many Naomh Colmcille supporters out - keep it up. Next weekend the seniors and reserves are at away to Muff. Senior & Reserve Training continues every Tuesday & Thursday at 8pm sharp. All new players very welcome. Even those just looking for some excellent fitness training. U10 and U12 training continues on Saturday at 10.30-12noon. Bring warm clothes with you. New players very welcome. The U12s are playing Robert Emmet's at home on Wednesday 15 April at 7pm. Please be at the clubhouse at 6.15pm. The next U16 game is on Friday evening at 7pm at home to Malin. We're meeting at 6.15pm sharp at the clubhouse. Forms are currently available from any team manager or committee members to avail of a new standing order system so you can do the lotto on a weekly basis. This is a very important way of keeping the club running and continuing to develop our facilities. Could all forms please be return to committee members to get the standing order set up. If anyone is interested in any way with coaching or helping out with any under age teams your help would be greatly appreciated. All help, no matter how small, is much needed for the successful running of the Club. Please contact James Dowds for Information on 0749156206. Please note all members that Club Registration is due at present please contact Sharon Monaghan on 9156558. If you are interested in having parties or functions in the clubhouse please contact any member of the committee or Dympna Whoriskey on 9156567. For up to date club news and match photos, visit our website at www.naomhcolmcille.donegal.gaa.ie Naomh Pádraig The numbers drawn in last weeks lotto draw were 3, 4, 5, 2, 6, 1 and 7. There was no jackpot winner however the 100 runner-up prize went to Pat McColgan, Keady. The Seniors got their first win of the season on Saturday evening when they defeated St Eunan's on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-8 with the goal coming from Aidan Lynch. Training continues on Tuesday and Thursday evening in preparation for next week's scheduled home game against Naomh Colmcille. The Inishowen underage competitions continue midweek. The in form U12s host Malin on Tuesday 14 April at 6.15pm and 7pm respectively while the U16s travel to Malin on the same night for a 7pm throw-in. Their bus will leave Clar at 5.45pm and will also call to St Mary's Hall. Finally the U18's are in action on Wednesday evening when they travel to Urris for a 6.45pm throw-in. The club will be hosting a concert at the clubhouse on Sunday 3 May for underage performers in the parish. All the proceeds will go to Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin and everyone welcome. Keep an eye on the notes for further details. As always, anyone wanting to purchase club gear can do so via any committee member. There is a great range of gear excellently priced at 30 currently available. Finally, keep up to date online via the website - www.naomhpadraig.com. Urris Congratulations to the winners in our Easter Draw; the first prize of a Large Easter Hamper went to Michael Devlin (Patrick), Straid; second prize of a meal for two in the Strand Hotel went to Michelle Doherty, Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carn Hospital and the third prize of a large Easter Egg went to Sadie Mc Laughlin, Tullagh. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and to all our tickets sellers. The Club has 10 tickets available for the Donegal GAA Summer Awards banquet, which takes place in the Abbey Hotel on Friday April 24 at 8.30pm. The guest speaker at this year's banquet is former Kerry manager Mick O'Dwyer. Tickets cost 70 and anyone interested should contact David Hession. The Seniors and Reserves were in action on Easter Bank Holiday Monday against Naomh Columba in Straid. This weekend's game is away to Na Rossa. The lads are asked to check with John and Paddy for travel arrangements etc for the games at training. The lads will be facing St Naul's in two weeks time in the preliminary round of the Intermediate Championship; once again this fixture will be confirmed to the lads at training. No success on the field for the Minors or U16s this week, but both teams played well in their respective games and can look forward to better results to come. The U12 'A' and 'B' teams both won against Moville in very difficult conditions and can look forward to the trip to Buncrana on Tuesday evening. The bus will be leaving from Straid at 5.15pm and training will continue at the usual time on Thursday. The team also has a match against Malin next Sunday, travel arrangements and match times will be given to the boys and girls at training. The U16s are at home on Tuesday this week to Buncrana, the lads are asked to be at Straid in plenty of time to prepare for the match which throws in at 6.45pm. The Minors are also at home this week on Wednesday evening when they take on Muff, this game also throws in at 6.45pm. The U14 boys will be training on Friday evenings from 5.30-7pm, the lads can contact Paul if they have any questions. The U16 girls make the trip to Killygordon to take on Red Hugh's in the first match of their league. Good luck to all the girls taking part. The girls should check with John if they are unsure of travel arrangements for the match. Likewise the U14 girls need to check with Paul both for match and training arrangements over the coming week. Their season gets underway very shortly so good turnout at training is essential. The U12 girls took on Termon last Saturday in Straid and a fine all round performance saw them take victory on the day. Well done to Termon too on their display against what looks like being a very strong Urris side. The girls will travel to Moville this Saturday; the bus will be leaving from Straid at 10.45am, with the match throwing in at midday. Training for this group is on Wednesday from 5-6pm this week, but will be changing to Mondays from 4.30-5.30pm from next week onwards. All U10 training will be in Straid from this week on, training will take place on Thursday from 3-4.30pm for the coming week but will be changing to a different day when the children return to school. Details of the new day and time will be given to the children at training. The Match and Win years last week were 1963, 1969, 1981 and 1983, there was no Jackpot winner and this has now risen to 900. The 15 consolation prizes were won by: Chloe McGilloway, Roxtown; Abbie Doherty, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow; Pauline McDaid, Glebe; Siobhan McDevitt, Carndonagh; Bernard and Mary Harkin, Gaddyduff. Tweet

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