Termon U16 are County Div 2 Champions

Termon u16′s won their third trophy of 2013 last night under lights in Convoy when they beat Four Masters in the Division 2 County final.

An exciting game in perfect conditions, Termon led at half time by 1-11 to Four Masters ‘s 0-3. Termon came out in the second half and added another two point but the Donegal Town men where not just beat yet, a goal and two point in succession put them back in the game. But Termon steadied the ship and got another goal from Zack Gorman to put them 2-10 to 1-5, points from Keelan Mc Daid and Enda Mc Cormack ensured that the burn road men where deemed county champions.

Well done to Pauric Hilferty, Benny Gallagher, Jimmy Mc Elwaine and all the team

MOVILLE’S impressive Minors are through to the Ulster A Championship final after another incredible win on the road on Sunday.

The Foylesiders travelled to Belfast to take on Antrim champions St Paul’s – and cruised into an historic Ulster final.

They won the Ulster Semi Final by a score of 5-19 to 0-10, an astonishing 24-point winning margin.

Moville had led at half-time by 2-09 to 0-07, but really stepped up their attack after the break with Nicole McLaughlin in goal-scoring form.

Well-known Glenswilly woman Peggy Kelly hit her 100th birthday today surrounded by family and friends.

Peggy received a very special visitor when the Mayor of Letterkenny, Cllr Pascal BLake dropped by to make a presentation to Peggy.

And Peggy passed on some some wise words of a long life…!

Many thanks to Brian McDaid of the Cristeph Gallery for the video.

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The emergency services have rushed to the scene of a road crash on the outskirts of Lifford this evening.

The accident, between a truck and a car, happened just after 5.30pm.

It is not thought that anybody has been seriously injured but at least one person has been taken to hospital.

However major tailbacks are expected on what is one of Donegal’s busiest roads.

The accident happened close to the Rosgier Inn.

Gardai, the ambulance service and the fire service are now at the scene.

Traffic was diverted on the Letterkenny side of the accident in the direction of Ballindrait while vehicles travelling from Lifford were being directed towards Porthall and St Johnston.

An eye witness said there are now major tailbacks.

“It looks like the accident involved a truck without a container behind it and a car. I’m not sure how it happened.

“All I now is that until they get the wreckage cleaned up there are going to be some major tailbacks,” he said.

A man was rescued from a housefire in St Johnston this evening.

The fire broke out at a house in the townland of Transallagh after 5pm.

The lone occupant of the house escaped without any injuries.

The fire service were still at the scene at 7.45pm.

A full investigation into the cause of the fire has now been launched.

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

REPORTS

SATURDAY

Downtown Cup

Arranmore United 5 Erne Wanderers 0

The visitors started this game well as Arran took time to settle. Erne Wanderers’ number 8 came close early on with a strike from 20 yards. Erne also had chances from two corners but failed to take advantage.

Arranmore took the lead after some neat interplay between John Greene and Danny Rodgers down the left. Danny found the inrushing Gavin Mc Glanaghey at the back post with a great cross and he scored to put Arran one up. It stayed like this until the end of the half with the midfield becoming congested.

Arran sprung out of the traps after the break and found themselves two up when Chris Mc Glanaghey found Daniel O’Donnell on the right wing. He beat his man and crossed to the back post for Gavin to score his second. The third goal followed minutes later as a bullet like header from Gavin found its way to the net. Erne came close after this on a few occasions but Michael McHugh and Danny Rodgers did well to break up the attacks. On 75 minutes Arranmore’s 4th goal arrived when Mark Ward beat his man down the line and crossed for Chris Mc Glanaghey to tap home. The 5th and final goal came in the 85th minute after Daniel O’Donnell put in a great cross for Michael McHugh to drill home.

Team performance from Erne Wanderers with Martin Proctor and Gavin Mc Glanaghey best from Arranmore.

Glenea United Reserves 1 Donegal Town Reserves 1

Glenea got their Downtown Cup programme underway with this draw. The home side started brightly and created a couple of chances which they failed to take. Donegal came more into the game as the half progressed and took the lead on 30 minutes when Brian Feighan reacted quickest to a left wing cross to head home. Glenea equalized 5 minutes later from the penalty spot, which Declan Mc Garvey converted. At the start of the 2nd half Glenea started strongly and were unlucky not to take the lead through efforts from Dean Gallagher and Michael Mc Clafferty with both hitting the woodwork. As the game progressed both sides were finding it difficult to create any chances with Donegal’s best effort coming from a well struck free-kick that Shaun Mc Clafferty tipped over the bar. The home side had a late chance when Dean Gallagher got onto a loose ball in the box but saw his effort clear the bar. Best for Glenea were Shane Penrose, Kevin McFadden and Dean Gallagher while Declan Browne was best for Donegal Town. Referee: Paul Doherty.

Curragh Athletic Reserves 0 Milford United Reserves 0

Curragh Athletic started this game brightly with good work from Gary Quinn setting up Dan O’ Brien for a shot in the 12th minute. Milford created more chances as the half progressed. Micheal Dullaghan pulled of two great saves from the Milford forwards. Curragh took control of the match in the second half with Dan O’ Brien hitting the post after good work from Gary Heaney. O’ Brien then sent in a corner but Justin Mc Bride’s header went inches wide. Curragh should have won this game when a great header from Sean Maxwell just missed the target. Best for Curragh was Micheal Dullaghan. Team effort from Milford.

Glencar Celtic 3 Tullyvinney Rovers 0

This game was played in perfect conditions at the flagpole field Rathmullan. Glencar started brightly with some early possession. Tullyvinney found their feet mid-way through the first half. However shortly afterwards they were undone by a great ball in behind their defence from Chris Malseed. Paddy Collins latched onto it and squared back to Shane Hilley who tapped into the empty net to give the home side the advantage. Shortly afterwards Glencar gave away a cheap freekick on the edge of their area. Froggy stepped up only to strike over the bar. The second half had much the same pattern as the first with both sides having spells of possession with no real goal threat from either team. It was only when Tullyvinney pushed for an equaliser that Glencar took full advantage and scored two goals in the last ten minutes. The first, a fine ball from Michael Molloy which found Martin Brogan who beat two men to finish calmly into the corner. The second saw excellent work from Shane Hilley down the right before he floated a ball under the crossbar for the simplest of tap-in’s for Michael Molloy. Best for Glencar: Raymond Quinn, good team performance from Tullyvinney Rovers.

Keadue Rovers Reserves 0 Glenree United Reserves 2

Glenree went away from Central Park with a good victory from this cup game. It was a good day for football and the home side started well but had a goal disallowed on six minutes for offside. Keadue’s good opening continued and they looked dangerous especially from set pieces. Glenree had a good spell mid-way through the opening half and took the lead on twenty five minutes when Damien Nelis’s effort from the edge of the box went in off the post. Keadue responded well, creating a coupled of openings before Glenree took full control of the game on thirty four minutes. Damien Nelis again provided the finish for the visitors. Keadue had a good chance on forty two minutes, David McCarron shooting wide. Into the second half and after a scrappy start Glenree had an effort just wide of the post. Keadue went all out in an effort to gain something from the game. Adrian Hanlon set up Corey Gallagher’s who’s shot was saved. Donal Rodgers then shot over as Keadue kept up the pressure. Further chances fell to home sides way with Corey Gallagher and Donal Rodgers both hitting the woodwork. Best for Glenree were John Mc Clafferty and Damien Nelis while Conor Greene and David McCarron were best for the home side. Referee: Martin Coll.

Gweedore United Reserves 1 Orchard F.C. 1

This game got off to a lively start with both sides looking for the early goal. The home side probably edged the possession in the opening half with good chances falling to Sean Paul Mc Mahon and Eoin De Barra however Tommy Mc Laughlin in the Orchard nets was excellent on each occasion. The visitors had a number of half chances through Niall Bonner however the United defence stood firm. Orchard took the lead in the 41st minute when the ball was handled in the United eighteen yard box and the referee had no option but to award a penalty. Sean Sweeney stepped up and converted the spot kick to give the visitors a goal advantage at the interval. In the early stages of the second half United began to press in search of an equaliser however the Orchard defence and Mc Laughlin in nets were difficult to break down. The home side finally got the breakthrough in the 55th minute when Sean Gallagher scored from close range following a goal mouth scramble. There were chances at both ends with Stephen O’ Donnell and Hugh Martin Curran going close for the home side and Niall Bonner and Warren Mc Ginley going close for the visitors however this game ended in a 1-1 draw, which was probably a fair result on the day. Eoin De Barra, Sean Gallagher and Hugh Martin Curran played well for United with Niall Bonner and Tommy Mc Laughlin excelling for Orchard on the day. Referee: Michael Mulhern

St. Catherines Reserves 0 Cranford United Reserves 0

Both teams played well in the first half but cancelled each other out with very few chances created by either side. The second half saw ‘The Saints’ start the brighter with chances falling to Luke Kelly and Owen O’ Donnell but neither converted their opportunity. Dale Mc Fadden and Connor Shields showed impressive glimpses for Cranford. The Saints pressed hard but couldn’t break down a tough Cranford defence. Team performance from Cranford. Paul Cunningham best for St Catherines. Referee: Andrew Mullan

Strand Rovers 1 Castlefin Celtic Reserves 3

Downtown Cup action came to Maghery on Saturday for the first time. The game started at a high tempo with Strand enjoying the best off it. Neither side could find an opening goal in the first half. The second half kicked off with Strand again enjoying good periods of possession. The visitors somehow took the lead and scored two quick goals, Keith Nelis and Brian Doohan doing the damage. Nelis then got his second to kill the match as a contest. With little to play for Strand kept going until the end and grabbed a consolation goal when Darragh Hanlon scored. Good team performance from Castlefin with Paddy Glackin and Brendan Brennan best for Strand Rovers.

Old Orchard Saturday Division One

Mulroy Celtic 1 Fintown Harps AFC 1

The home side went into this game on the back of six straight defeats but they played throughout as a team in confidence. Both teams created chances as the game settled. Darragh Gallagher broke the deadlock when he picked up a loose ball and drove at the home defence and rifled

home. Mulroy got back on level terms when the excellent Packie Mc Elwaine beat the offside trap, controlled the ball and fired into the bottom corner. Michael Mc Grory then failed to convert from the penalty spot. Both teams could’ve snatched it but it finished level. Paul Coyle and Packie were best for Mulroy while Darragh Gallagher impressed for Fintown.

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

REPORTS

SUNDAY

FAI Junior Cup

Cappry Rovers 3 Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 5

A hat-trick in the final ten minutes turned this FAI Junior Cup match on it’s head as Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. progressed to the next round. Cappry Rovers took the lead as early as the second minute when Dylan Ramsey converted Kyle Lafferty’s cross. Marty Mc Ateer levelled the scores before the interval when he scored direct from a free kick.

Cappry again went in front when Kieran Gallagher scored from close range following a corner on sixty two minutes. Alan Patton doubled the home side’s advantage on sixty eight minutes when he ran through and shot under the outrushing keeper. Three minutes later Davitt Walsh headed a free-kick to the Cappry net to reduce the deficit. It was level again on seventy four minutes when Johnny Friel beat the off-side trap to get the first of his hat-trick. On eighty two minutes he put the Rab’s Park men in front for the first time in the match when he headed past O’ Meara. Two minutes later he completed his hat-trick and by doing so wrote the name of Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. into the draw for the next round of the FAI Junior Cup. A good team effort from Cappry Rovers with Seamie ‘Coshie’ Friel, Mark and Johnny Friel best for Kerrykeel. Referee: Paddy Martin

Lifford Celtic 1 Aileach F.C. 4

Aileach started brightest keeping Lifford on the back foot for the early part of the first half without troubling Paul Given in the Lifford goal. Ross Porter had Lifford’s best chance of the half on the half hour mark but could only find the side netting. The Game looked like remaining a stalemate as half time approached until Aileach finished during a goalmouth scramble following a corner. The second half began with Aileach on the back foot as Lifford pressed more men forward. This proved to be Lifford’s downfall as they were caught on the counter-attack and Anthony Doherty finished from 18 yards. Lifford got back in the game immediately when Johnny Robb converted a penalty. Lifford looked like equalising as the game neared the eighty minute mark only to again to get caught on the counter-attack when Doherty grabbed his second. Aileach finished the game off when they grabbed their fourth following a late corner. Good team performances from both sides.

Ulster Junior Cup

Ballybofey United 0 Redcastle F.C. 1

A goal two minutes from time was enough to send Redcastle F.C. through to the next round of the Ulster Junior Cup at the expense of Ballybofey United. The Twin Towns men put their off field difficulties aside as they attempted to progress to the next round of this competition. As the match unfolded their ambitions looked to have substance as they gave as good as they got against the “Foyle Park” men from Inishowen’s top flight.

Chris Darby and Niall Mc Closkey were the first to try their luck albeit from distance. Redcastle then had the best chance of the match when Colm Mc Laughlin went through one on one with Chris Patton in the Ballybofey net. With only the keeper to beat Mc Laughlin pulled his shot wide of the post. Mc Closkey then sent Darby clear on the left-wing but his attempted cross was cut out by Redcastle’s Aidan Cunningham. Darren Kelly and Darragh Redmond were also playing well for the home side with the experienced John Gregg commanding around the centre of the field. Patton made sure it would remain scoreless at the interval as he saved well from Mc Laughlin who looked the most likely avenue for a Redcastle goal.

At the start of the second half Darren Kelly had a shot saved by Michael Mc Cole after he had been set up by Redmond. Mc Laughlin then got in behind the Ballybofey defence and was taken down by Bonar. James Curran stepped up to send the spot kick high over the crossbar. Ballybofey later had a strong penalty claim of their own waved away by match official Packie Coll when Darragh Redmond was the subject of a two man avalanche just inside the Redcastle area. Mikey Grant replaced Gregg and with him went Ballybofey’s midfield experience. Redcastle took control and in the eighty eighth minute found the winner when Cunningham fed Mc Laughlin who had plenty to do as he stretched out his leg to get his toe to the ball with Patton rushing off his line in an effort to prevent the strike. It was enough to send the Inishowen men through to the next round of this season’s competition. Best for Ballybofey United: Patton, Gregg, Darby and Hannigan. Best for Redcastle: Curran, Breslin and Mc Laughlin. Referee: Packie Coll

Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division

Gweedore Celtic 1 Rathmullan Celtic 5

Rathmullan had a convincing victory over the home side at the Screaban. Gweedore had the first chance of the match on fifteen minutes with Colin Ferry heading against the crossbar. Midway through the first half the visitors fired home two goals.

A cross from the right wasn’t dealt with by the Gweedore defence and Oisin McMenamin stroked it in at the far post. Three minutes later the lead was doubled, a good build up from Rathmullan was finished by Dara Patton. Ten minutes into the second half the game was finished as a contest after Eamonn Sheridan fired home. Two more goals from Rathmullan had the game well and truly sown up on seventy minutes. Thomas Diver scored a consolation goal ten minutes from time. A good performance by Rathmullan. Referee: Ed Moore

Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 Glenea United 2

Kilmacrennan found themselves under strength for this encounter, most notably Timmy Burke who was injured and Steve Mc Elwaine who had attended a function the previous night. Kilmacrennan started the brighter but found themselves one down when Ryan McFadden finished off a swift counter attack with a header. Both teams made chances but Glenea went two up on the hour mark when Donal Coll scored after a goalmouth scramble. John Sandilands could have got one back but inadvertently fired wide from 5 yards. Glenea closed out the game to take the three points.

Milford United 1 Cranford United 2

Milford lost their local derby against Cranford at Moyle View Park. Milford started brightly and were well in control and went one up through Gary Merritt on 30 minutes. Cranford began to grow in confidence and got one back when a Kyle Black shot was deflected off Mark Flood. Lee Burke had a golden opportunity on the stroke of half time when keeper Shaun Gallagher’s miss hit clearance hit Burke but his lob from the edge of the box went wide with the keeper beat. In the second half Cranford began strongest and showed more hunger and focus. Cranford’s winner came twenty minutes from time when Arthur Lynch headed home from a free kick. In the 89 minute Milford, Cranford and everyone in the ground thought Milford had snatched an equaliser when Mark Flood powered the ball home from a corner only for the referee to blow for a foul for climbing in the crowded box. Best for Cranford were Arthur Lynch and Sean Mc Elwaine with Kyle Black best for Milford.

Referee: Mick Langan.

St. Catherines 4 Curragh Athletic 1

The Saints played host to Curragh and it was the home side that started the brighter controlling the game for large spells. Curragh however took the lead on thirty eight minutes when Ryan Carlin latched onto a free kick from Neil Lloyd. The Saints came out for the second half and had patience as they tried to level the score, Jason Noctor equalised for the home side on fifty one minutes when he tapped home a Brendan Mc Guire cross. Noctor got his second on fifty four minutes when he scored after a scramble in the box. Curragh pressed for the equaliser with chances from Carlin and Oliver just missing the target. The Saints pounced again on seventy minutes when Gareth Concarr broke and calmly slotted past the Curragh keeper. Cormac Cannon made it four for The Saints on eighty minutes when his shot across the keeper found the Curragh net. Team performances both sides. Referee: Marty Mc Garrigle

Watson Hire Division One

Keadue Rovers 7 Lagan Harps 1

Keadue Rovers kept up their recent good form with this big win over Lagan at Central Park. The home side started brightly and went ahead on four minutes when the Lagan keeper parried a shot and Sean Boyle followed up shooting to the net. On nine minutes they went two up when good work from Corey Gallagher was finished at the near post by Sean Boyle. However Lagan were getting more into the game and on eleven minutes Declan Sweeney headed well to the net from a free kick. On thirty eight minutes Sean Boyle headed home at the near post for his hat-trick. Keadue created more chances closer to half time and could well have been further ahead. Into the second half and it was Lagan who started the brighter. Drew Connolly dragged a shot wide on fifty three minutes. Keadue got their fourth on fifty eight minutes when Sean Boyle scored his fourth with a fine lob over the keeper from the edge of the area. Drew Connolly again shot wide on sixty two minutes for Lagan. Following some good combination work up front Corey Gallagher made it five for Keadue, finishing low to the corner. In the closing stages of the game Adam Neely’s header was fumbled over the line by the Lagan keeper and in the final minute Martin Redmond made it seven with the final kick of the game. Best for Lagan were Drew Connolly and Declan Sweeney while best for Keadue were Sean Boyle, Adam Neely and Martin Redmond. Referee: Ronan Floyd.

Bonagee United 3 Dunkineely Celtic 4

Gweedore United 5 Eany Celtic 0

This game started with both sides giving very little away. United saw good chances fall to Niall Friel, Darren Ferry and Michael Connolly however Cathal Gallagher in the Eany nets was excellent on each occasion and throughout. As the game went on the home side began to settle and got the breakthrough in the 29th minute when Niall Friel finished from close range following a corner. The home side double their advantage in the 41st minute when Darren Ferry’s pass was well finished by Eugene Noel Ferry to make it 2-0. The visitors saw half chances fall to Mark Ward and Barry Rose however both went just wide. In the second half the visitors came out looking to pull one back and had good possession for the first 10 minutes. However it was the home side who got the next goal in the 68th minute with an excellent finish from Michael Connolly into United began to dominate the play and got their 4th in the 70th minute, and another good finish from Eugene Noel Ferry. Eany had chances through Fiachra Mac Ginley and Mark Ward however Liam Mc Fadden did well on each occasion. The home side made it 5-0 in the 83rd minute with another excellent finish from Michael Connolly following a good pass from Hugh Martin Curran. It was a good team effort from Eany with Eddie Gallagher and Cathal Gallagher in nets excellent on the day. United seen good performances from Niall Friel, Darren Ferry and Eugene Noel Ferry, however debutants James Boyle and Gary Mc Fadden were excellent on the day.

Referee: Marty Quinn

CT Ball Division Two

Deele Harps 7 Drumbar F.C. 0

Before the game a minutes silence was held in memory of Danny Mc Gavigan who passed away on Saturday, may he rest in peace. The game itself was a one sided affair as Deele manager Willie Curran rang the changes following a run of bad results. The tone of the game was set early on as Cathal McGowan thundered in on a number of tackles. Deele didn’t let the away side into the game at all and opened the scoring early on when Conor Catterson fired home from inside the box. Shortly after Deele striker supreme Shane Gallagher opened his account for the day as he finished following good work from Aidy Gallagher. Aidy Gallagher himself created and finished another fine goal on the half hour. Conor Catterson added his second in the 35th minute, a sweet strike from 25 yards. Shane Gallagher added his second on the stroke of half time with a neat finish. Deele took the foot off the pedal in the second half but still added a further two goals with Shane Gallagher grabbing his 3rd and 4th goals. Referee: Gerry Gallagher.

Copany Rovers 4 Dunlewy Celtic 3

Copany Rovers ran into a 2-0 lead with two goals from Pauric Rooney in the 3rd and 17th minutes. Dunlewey pulled one back on the 23rd minute when they were awarded a penalty which was scored by Michael Roarty. Copany restored the two goal advantage in the 25th minute after a corner from David Graham was headed in by Thomas Given. On the 28th minute Dunlewey struck again after a long range shot from John Cannon was deflected past the keeper. Dunlewey made it all square when a corner from the right was scored by Hugh Cannon. It remained like this until half time. The second half started with few chances for either side as both sides cancelled each other out. In the 90th minute substitute Paul Clarke scored the winner for Copany following a corner. Dunlewey had two men sent off in the dying minutes of the game and Copany were also reduced to ten men. Best for Copany were Pauric Rooney and Rodger Leonard. Good team performance from Dunlewey.

Glenree United 0 Raphoe Town 1

A hard working and determined Raphoe took the spoils on a calm day in Glenree Park.

Shots from distance from Damien Coyle and Marty Gallagher were the best Glenree could muster and Raphoe took the upper hand when Emmet Kelly rose highest from a corner to give Raphoe the lead in the 30th minute. John Cunningham in nets for Glenree kept the scores level going in at half time. Glenree had more bite in the second half but shots from Dan Mc Groddy and Damien Nelis were well saved. With Emmet Kelly playing a blinder for Raphoe Glenree could not get a foothold on the game and Raphoe almost doubled their lead before the end. A well deserved win for Raphoe with Emmet Kelly man of the match.

Whitestrand United 2 Letterbarrow Celtic 0

Fresh from their victory over Dunlewey Celtic last week Letterbarrow Celtic came to Whitestrand Park today and started brightly causing the home team some concern in the opening exchanges. However on 12 minutes Whitestrand got the opening goal through Paul Lynch. Good defensive play from Eamon Martin sent James Gallagher down the left wing, Gallagher neatly skipped past two defenders and delivered an inch perfect cross for the in-rushing Lynch who headed past the visitor’s keeper. Letterbarrow had an opportunity to get back on level terms on 20 minutes but their effort was well saved by Benny Friel. The home side had further attempts on goal on the 21st minute with a Sean Gallagher effort and again in the 35th minute when Paul Lynch headed wide. However the Strand got the vital second goal on the stroke of half time through Sean Gallagher. Gallagher picked up the ball in the middle of the park and unleashed a stunning drive, with his un-favoured left foot, which flew into the top left hand corner of the net past the helpless Letterbarrow keeper. At this early stage, Gallagher’s strike must be a strong candidate for goal of the season. The half time score was 2-0 to the home team.

The second half proved to be a very evenly contested affair with both teams canceling each other out. With the visitors pushing for a goal to get them back into the match Whitestrand broke on several occasions in pursuit of their third goal but the final pass was often lacking. Letterbarrow’s best effort of the half came in the 80th minute but the Strand defence held firm. Eddie Blake squared the ball to Jerome Burke who somehow fired over the bar when it seemed easier to score should have wrapped up the game in the 85th minute. The final whistle sounded with the home team taking all three points on a score line of 2-0. Best for Whitestrand were Paul Lynch, Sean Barrett and Jerome Burke, who worked tirelessly up front all day. Best for Letterbarrow were Cathal Lowther and Pearse Mc Groary.

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

RESULTS

SATURDAY

Downtown Cup

Arranmore United 5 v 0 Erne Wanderers

Glenea United Reserves 1 v 1 Donegal Town Reserves

Curragh Athletic Reserves 0 v 0 Milford United Reserves

Glencar Celtic 3 v 0 Tullyvinney Rovers

Keadue Rovers Reserves 0 v 2 Glenree United Reserves

Gweedore United Reserves 1 v 1 Orchard F.C.

St. Catherines Reserves 0 v 0 Cranford United Reserves

Strand Rovers 1 v 3 Castlefin Celtic Reserves

Old Orchard Saturday Division One

Mulroy Celtic 1 v 1 Fintown Harps AFC

SUNDAY

FAI Junior Cup

Cappry Rovers 3 v 5 Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.

Lifford Celtic 1 v 4 Aileach F.C.

Moville Celtic 2 v 1 Drumoghill F.C.

Quigleys Point Swifts 3 v 0 Castlefin Celtic

Ulster Junior Cup

Ballybofey United 0 v 1 Redcastle F.C.

Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division

Gweedore Celtic 1 v 5 Rathmullan Celtic

Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 v 2 Glenea United

Milford United 1 v 2 Cranford United

St. Catherines 4 v 1 Curragh Athletic

Watson Hire Division One

Keadue Rovers 7 v 1 Lagan Harps

Bonagee United 3 v 4 Dunkineely Celtic

Gweedore United 5 v 0 Eany Celtic

CT Ball Division Two

Deele Harps 7 v 0 Drumbar F.C.

Copany Rovers 4 v 3 Dunlewy Celtic

Glenree United 0 v 1 Raphoe Town

Whitestrand United 2 v 0 Letterbarrow Celtic

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

FIXTURES

SATURDAY 30-11-2013 K.O. 2 p.m. (Unless Stated)

Downtown Cup

Tullyvinney Rovers v Arranmore United (K.O. 1 p.m.)

Donegal Town Reserves v Fintown Harps AFC

Milford United Reserves v Glenea United Reserves

Ramelton Mariners v Glencar Celtic

Glenree United Reserves v Mulroy Celtic

Orchard F.C. v Keadue Rovers Reserves

Cranford United Reserves v Strand Rovers

Castlefin Celtic Reserves v St. Catherines Reserves

SUNDAY 01-12-2013 K.O. 2p.m. (Unless Stated)

Ulster Junior Cup

Erne Wanderers v Aileach F.C. (K.O. 1.30 p.m.)

Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division

Donegal Town v Lifford Celtic

Rathmullan Celtic v Kilmacrennan Celtic

Gweedore Celtic v St. Catherines

Glenea United v Curragh Athletic

Watson Hire Division One

Castlefin Celtic v Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.

Drumoghill F.C. v Gweedore United

Dunkineely Celtic v Keadue Rovers

Cappry Rovers v Lagan Harps

CT Ball Division Two

Deele Harps v Whitestrand United

Ballybofey United v Convoy Arsenal

League table for Brian McCormick Sports Premier League

Team Played Won Lost Drawn Goals For Goals Against Goal Diff Points

Milford United FC 6 3 1 2 18 9 9 11

Gweedore Celtic 6 3 1 2 10 5 5 11

Glenea United 5 3 1 1 9 3 6 10

Rathmullan Celtic 5 3 1 1 10 6 4 10

St Catherines FC 6 2 2 2 11 19 -8 8

Kilmacrennan Celtic FC 5 2 2 1 11 13 -2 7

Lifford Celtic FC 3 2 1 0 3 2 1 6

Cranford FC 6 1 2 3 8 10 -2 6

Donegal Town FC 7 1 4 2 13 18 -5 5

Curragh Athletic FC 5 0 5 0 6 14 -8 0

League table for Watson Hire Sunday Division One

Team Played Won Lost Drawn Goals For Goals Against Goal Diff Points

Castlefin Celtic 6 4 1 1 18 10 8 13

Drumoghill FC 5 4 1 0 15 4 11 12

Kerrykeel 71 FC 6 3 2 1 22 16 6 10

Gweedore United FC 6 3 2 1 14 9 5 10

Cappry Rovers 4 2 0 2 11 6 5 8

Lagan Harps FC 6 2 2 2 15 15 0 8

Keadue Rovers FC 6 2 3 1 11 13 -2 7

Bonagee United FC 7 2 4 1 10 13 -3 7

Dunkineely Celtic FC 5 2 3 0 15 18 -3 6

Eany Celtic FC 7 0 6 1 9 36 -27 1

League table for CT Ball Sunday Division Two

Team Played Won Lost Drawn Goals For Goals Against Goal Diff Points

Convoy Arsenal FC 7 5 2 0 11 9 2 15

Copany Rovers FC 7 4 1 2 10 7 3 14

Whitestrand United FC 5 4 0 1 16 3 13 13

Glenree United FC 7 4 2 1 11 11 0 13

Dunlewey Celtic 6 3 2 1 12 7 5 10

Deele Harps FC 5 2 2 1 5 6 -1 7

Letterbarrow Celtic FC 7 2 4 1 12 17 -5 7

Ballybofey United FC 6 2 4 0 11 15 -4 6

Raphoe Town 7 1 5 1 11 16 -5 4

Drumbar FC 7 0 5 2 5 13 -8 2

League table for Old Orchard Saturday Division One

Team Played Won Lost Drawn Goals For Goals Against Goal Diff Points

Glencar Celtic 7 6 1 0 23 6 17 18

Erne Wanderers FC 7 5 2 0 18 8 10 15

Fintown Harps AFC 6 4 1 1 14 7 7 13

St Catherines FC 7 4 2 1 14 14 0 13

Castlefin Celtic Res 7 3 3 1 16 19 -3 10

Glenea United 7 3 4 0 14 15 -1 9

Orchard FC 7 2 4 1 11 18 -7 7

Ramelton Mariners FC 7 1 6 0 9 19 -10 3

Mulroy Celtic 7 1 6 0 7 20 -13 3

League table for Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two

Team Played Won Lost Drawn Goals For Goals Against Goal Diff Points

Arranmore United 9 8 1 0 21 6 15 24

Gweedore United FC Res 9 7 2 0 29 16 13 21

Donegal Town FC Res 9 5 1 3 23 17 6 18

Glenree United FC Res 9 4 3 2 25 25 0 14

Keadue Rovers FC 8 4 3 1 27 20 7 13

Tullyvinney Rovers 8 3 3 2 14 15 -1 11

Curragh Athletic FC 9 2 4 3 16 25 -9 9

Cranford FC 9 1 5 3 18 24 -6 6

Milford United FC Res 9 1 6 2 10 27 -17 5

Strand Rovers FC 9 0 7 2 9 17 -8 2

Naomh Naille Club Notes:

Lotto: There was no winner this week with Andrew Gallagher, Station Rd, winning the €80 consolation prize. Next weeks Jackpot is a huge €1770.

Be very nice for the Christmas shopping!!

Minor Board Presentation Night: Will take place in the clubhouse on Friday the 29th of November at 6.30.

If all children could please attend and all parents and everyone very welcome.

CLG Naomh Naille are now taking applications for Senior or Reserve manager. Please contact club secretary John Campbell on 087 6574885.

A Big Thanks: The club, players and supporters would like to send there thanks to Senior Manager Brian Mc Cabe and Reserve Manager Glen Campbell for all there hard work and achievements in 2013 for the respective teams.

Well done lads, you both will be missed, but no doubt ya’s won’t be far away.

St. Stephen’s Day 5km Run/Walk: We are proud to call this an annual event now within the club. It will take place on St. Stephen’s Day with registration at the club house from 11am and the race kicking off at 12pm from the car park.

Entry fee is €10 per Adult, €20 per family. If last year is anything to go by not only is it a well run 5k for all levels of fitness but a great family day out as well.

Everyone will get there individual times afterwards also. So hope to see you all there to run of the Christmas Dinner!!

Annual Dinner & Dance: The clubs annual dinner dance will take place on Monday 30th of December to help keep you all very sociable over the Christmas so please keep this date in your diary!!

Tickets will be available from the end of the week from the local Londis & Texaco and also from club executives Frankie, Ciaran and John.

Ollie Horgan has been appointed as the manager of Finn Harps FC in a shock announcement made by the Finn Harps board of directors earlier this morning.

Horgan’s name was rarely mentioned in the speculation linking several candidates to the position with both Don O’Riordan and Joe Boyle being touted as the favourites for the job.

Sean ‘Wizzy’ McGowan and Sean Connor were also linked to the vacant position and were seen as the dark horses to get the job.

However it was the former Fanad United manager who was sensationally appointed as the new manager.

It is believed the St.Eunan’s schoolteacher gave a fantastic presentation and wowed the board about his plans for the forthcoming 2014 season.

Horgan has been a hugely successful manager in the Ulster Senior League leading Fanad United to several Ulster Senior League titles over the years.

It is not yet known who will be Horgan’s assistant but rumours are circulating that his new No.2 could be former Sligo Rovers keeper Ciaran Kelly.

The annual Finn Valley 5k has been a feature of life in the East Donegal area at christmas for 42 years growing in popularity year on year and at the recent launch of the 2013 event an invitation was once again extended to the community to come out run /jog /walk and if at all possible make it a festive family occassion.

It only seems like yesterday but its weeks away from being a year.

It’s the annual Finn Valley 5k going now all of 42 years and its out there once again on Stephens Day appealing to young and old to join in to participate for the craic, join with their friends /family to indeed involve themselves for the charity of their choice or alternatively simply turn up and have a go.

Close to 1000 hit the road 12 months ago so yes it would be encouraging to top that .Entry fee is as per recent years 10 euro Adult, 5 euro for a student or avail of a family entry at 25 euro.

The event has raised thousands of euro for particular charities over the years but now invites those involved to raise funds for their own particular cause if they so chose .Sponsor cards available if required at Centre.

The event has overcome difficult conditions weatherwise in 2010 and 2009 but in the best sense the show had to go on and go on it did adapting to the situation however difficult.

Fingers crossed for a reasonable day weather wise in 2013 and regardless their will be sufficient refreshments available after you complete the challenge

Its a 2pm start enter on the day right up to race time or better still hit the organising commmittee with an intention to participate on finnvalley1@gmail.com.

It’s a family day a day to meet up with friends home for the festive season and from the youngest to the oldest there is a welcome indeed the oldest walker in recent years was 84 so no excuses.

A community day in every sense.

See u there and while current world /Olympic champion Mo Farah ( England ) and Vivian Cheruiyot ( Kenya )hold the respective records its clearly a community event open to all young and not so young.

Updates will appear regularly on facebook /finn valley ac and on the dedicated Finn Valley ac St Stephens Day 5k facebook page on which we invite people to like/share

Red Hughs GAA Notes

Lotto & 100+ Club

There was no jackpot winning sequence in this weeks Lotto draw but Denise McGahern, Drumfergus won €30 in Lucky Dip. Numbers drawn were 1,7,2,3,5,6,4,8. Next weeks Lotto jackpot is €3,300.

The Lotto sellers in the coming weeks are: 30th November – Paddy Kelly, 7th December – Barry Bradley, 14th December – Joe Carlin and 21st December – Eamonn Kelly.

The winner of the 100+ Club draw this week was Denis McGill, Crossroads who win €100. Thanks to all for their continued support of the weekly Lotto & 100+ Club.

Minor Board

The Minor Board AGM took place at the clubhouse on Friday night last. Stephen Gallagher was re-elected as Chairman with Kathy Kelly as Secretary and Maura McCrudden remaining as Coaching Officer.

The following coaching positions were filled on the night: U6 – Lisa O’Brien, Ryan Scanlon & Diane Gallagher; U8 – Ollie Doherty & Anita Coyle; U10 – Cathal Doherty & Derek Callaghan; U12 Boys – Liam Doherty; U12 & U14 Girls – Maura McCrudden & Sabrina White; U13 Boys Lyndon Gillespie; U18 Boys – Stephen Gallagher.

The positions of U14 & U16 boys and U16 girls are still to be filled. Anyone interested in these positions should contact Stephen Gallagher on (087) 2054484.

Child Protection Course

The club will be hosting a child protection course next Monday the 2nd December. Please be aware that anyone involved in coaching or managing any underage team up to minor level must have this course done.

Please text (087) 2054484 to reserve a place in the course. Course is limited to 16 places. No person will be permitted to take on or help out with a team unless they have course completed.

Scor na nOg

We would like to thank Elaine Dullaghan, Evan Carron-Kee, Emeir Gallagher and Onagh Kelly who all represented the club at the Scor in Milford, there was very strong competition on the night but a lot of positive feedback was received from the adjudicators. A great performance by all.

As a result, we would like to begin rehearsals for next year so any child in the parish who can sing, dance or play an instrument, please contact Gleanoir (086)1506720 or Marie (086) 3242100.

Annual General Meeting

This years Annual General Meeting will take place at the clubhouse this Sunday 1st December at 5.30pm.

It is important for all to attend and new faces are welcome to come along to get involved with the club in 2014.

Dinner Dance

The annual Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 7th December in the Villa Rose with meal served at 7.30pm sharp. Tickets are €25 and are available from Bradleys shop or any executive member. Music will be by The David Craig Band.

Pitch Closed

All should note that the playing pitches are now closed until further notice.

Table Quiz

Thanks to all who attended the table quiz in the clubhouse on Saturday night in aid of the underage development fund.

Aodh Ruadh

Football

The under 21 B championship final replay between Aodh Ruadh and Burt takes place this Saturday.

Throw-in is at 2pm and once again we call for a big showing of Ballyshannon support to make their way down on Saturday afternoon to get behind the team.

Unfortunately, at the time of mailing we still did not have confirmation of a final venue, this will follow in an addendum.

The Bord na nÓg AGM has been rescheduled to this Sunday 1st December at 7pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.

We would encourage anyone interested in underage football and our players’ parents / guardians to attend as we reflect on the year past and plan for what we hope will be a successful 2014.

Ladies

The Ladies AGM took place last Friday. There was a review of 2012 and a beneficial discussion about the coming season.

The following appointments were made. Chairman: Eoin O’Moore; Secretary: Willie Scott; Treasurer: Tanya O’Shea; PRO: Breege Scott; Senior management: Teddy Kane and Terence McShea; Minor management: Teddy Kane, Terence McShea and Grace Meade; Under 16 management: Grace Meade; Under 14 management: Unfilled; Under 12 and under 10 management: Claire Flood and Paddy Kelly; Under 8 management: Louise Foy.

Club AGM

The Aodh Ruadh AGM will take place on Sunday 8th December at 3pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.

Nomination papers have now been circulated to all adult members whose e-mail details are on the online registration system.

For those who did not receive nomination papers, they are also available to print and download from aodhruadh.org.

The deadline for receipt of nominations is midnight Friday, 29th November. Anyone who requires nomination papers to be posted to them is asked to contact Emma Gaughan on 0863039610, to make arrangements.

The deadline for receipt of motions passed at midnight, Monday, 18th November.

Lotto

There was no winner of the €6,500 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. The numbers drawn were 1, 8, 10, 11, 14 and 17.

In the lucky dip €20 each went to: Roisín Lee, Cluain Barron; Geraldine Greene, Creevy; Pat Malaniff, Coastguard Cottages; Catriona Mullaney, Laghey; and Donagh Slevin, Abbeylands.

Next draw is in McGinley’s Bar on Sunday at 8.30pm. The jackpot is €6,600 so get out there and buy your ticket; if you’re not in, you can’t win it.

The lotto team for McCosker’s Centra this Saturday is: BORD NA NÓG.

The lotto team for Kernan’s Spar this Saturday is: RESERVE FOOTBALLERS.

Following the unpredictable midweek weather of hail and rain showers, weekend golfers were pleasantly surprised with the milder and somewhat warmer climate, and as the temperature rose a little, so the scoring rose steadily also.

Taking advantage of the first competition of the year being played with the aid of mats on Saturday was Hugh Tinney [17] , playing steady golf over both nines and recording a birdie at 8th, returned 21pts both outward and inwards for an overall winning score of 42pts.

Running Hugh a close second was the master of pairs competitions, Greg Sullivan [19] proving that he can also score in singles play.

Despite a disastrous double bogey at 15th, Greg’s resilliance came through when he answered that with a birdie at 16th, returning 22pts on the inward nine for an overall 41pts.

Gross prize was won by the ever present Gerard Duffy [5] with 32 gross pts.

Sunday’s confined competition was dominated by two members of Gerry O’ Sullivan’s cat. 4. members, with Paul Callaghan [25] taking first place on the rostrum.

Despite a great birdie at 13th, Paul then had an unfortunate “blank” at 14th but still had enough ammunition to return a winning 44pts.

Runner-up on Sunday was John Bradley [28] on 43pts. Playing steady cat.4. golf, John showed that he will be a force in that category next year.

Taking home the gross prize again on Sunday was the indestructable Gerard Duffy [5] with 34pts.

Congratulations once again to Letterkenny Golf Club junior members Christopher Duffy and Jack Patton on their achievement of reaching a 5 handicap.

I believe that this is the first time that the club has had both fathers [Gerard and Seamus] and sons playing off the same handicap at the same time.

Indeed, has it ever happened in any other golf club in Donegal? Well done lads, a credit to all your hard work and dedication.

WARNING to all members! Have you ordered you Christmas dinner yet? Then don’t!!!! Not until you have entered the club’s Christmas Hamper competition which will take place on Saturday 7th December.

Book your tee-time now as spaces will be limited.

Notice to members: The winter MATS are now in use! Any play, anywhere on the course, is prohibited unless you are playing off a mat, which can be purchased in the pro shop or from any committee member.

There is also a trial period this year whereby shots may be played from inside the 20yd marker in front of all greens without the use of the mat.

6″ placing is also in play. Members, and visitors, are asked to abide by golf “etiquette and course maintenance by repairing any and all divots and pitch marks that they may encounter on the course.

Photographs of recent unrepaired divots are posted in the clubhouse.

The Annual General Meeting of the Men’s Club will be held in the Club House on Tuesday 10th December 2013 at 8 pm.

The Annual General Meeting of the Parent Club will be held in the Club House on Thursday 12th December 2013 at 7.30 pm.

Have YOU bought YOUR ticket yet? Due to the phenomenal success of the ticket sales and contributions for the white collar boxing night, the club’s Free Membership draw has been postponed until December.

There are still a few tickets available to purchase. First prize–5 years membership or monetary value thereof. So please contact any committee member for yours.

The Art of Playing Golf:

“The putt is going to be holed. Believe it! Keep this thought upper-most in mind, which conveys both a sense of optimism and courage.

Four Masters GAA Notes

Four Masters Lotto: there was no overall jackpot winner this week.

The two €50 winners were, Deborah Dunnion, Bru na Mara, Donegal Town and Gerry Timoney, Doonan, Donegal Town.

Next weeks Lotto jackpot now stands at €2700. To play the lotto please visit www.fourmastersgaa.com

Ulster Co Vocational Final: Donegal v Cavan this Wednesday night in Brewster Park Enniskillen at 7pm. Good luck to Four Masters Club players Dylan Kennedy, Dillion Ward & Caolan Loughney who are part of the Donegal team.

Senior Board AGM: The Senior Board AGM will take place on 27th Dec at Doms Pier One, 8pm.

Ulster Club Final: Best wishes to Glenswilly when they meet Ballinderry in the Ulster Club Final from all at Four Masters.

Game this Sunday 1st December at Healy Park, Omagh. Throw in 3pm.

Huge success: Well done to Bord na nÓg and the Ladies on the massive success which was the Annual Underage Presentation Event, held in Dom’s Pier 1 on Sunday 24th November.

Thank-you to all the parents and young players who attended and made the evening a very special one.

Young Donegal model Chanel Morrow 18, has successfully qualified for the final of Miss Teen Ireland 2014.

Chanel started her modelling career last year and is now proudly representing Co. Donegal, not to forget her hometown of Killybegs in the final of this prestigious competition.

The final will be held on January 11th at the Castleknock Hotel and Country Club in Dublin.

Chanel will be competing for the title of Miss Teen Ireland as well as a €1,000 in scholarship funds and an elite prize package.

The competition will be split into four rounds Interview, Fashion wear, Swimwear and Evening gown.

Each round will be judged equally, Personality, Beauty and brains are all key to winning the Miss Teen Ireland crown.

The winner will have an amazing year ahead of them as she represents the modern women of Ireland.

Community business organisations and private individuals can assist Chanel in participating in this years competition by becoming an official sponsor to her.

Any business organisation or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor may contact the Mrs Ireland Pageant at Irelandpagents@gmail.com

Chanel has stated that none of this would have been made possible if it wasn’t for the brilliant help and support of professional photographer Terrie Burton as well as her family and friends.

There are a limited number of tickets available for the show so we encourage you to order tickets for the pageant ahead of time.

All non-contestants (family members, friends, make-up artists, hair stylists etc) all require a ticket to the show even if there helping backstage.

Tickets purchased ahead of time are only EUR15/£12

Front row, reserved seating is available for EUR20/£17

A bulk rate of EUR10/£8 is available for parties of ten or more

Tickets may be ordered by the contestants or by friends and friends directly via Paypal

The Paypal address is Irelandpageants@gmail.com under the name Redheads Events.

Gardaí are appealing for information after a sickening attack on Sunday evening which resulted in two teenagers being viciously attacked and robbed by a gang of up to 20 men.  

The vicious attack took place close to the green corner in the Glencar area of Letterkenny at 9.30pm on Sunday night.

The gang battered the two teenagers with batons and it is believed the gang also had machetes and swords at their disposal in an attack which has left two teenagers terrified.

The gang robbed the young victims wallets and took their bank cards.

One victim had a phone stolen which was believed to be worth €650.

The mother of the teenager who had his mobile phone robbed has said they have contacted Gardaí, but has stated her son has since been threatened and is considering retracting his statement to avoid further harm.

If you were in the area at that time on Sunday evening and have any information that could be helpful please contact the Gardaí and help them in their investigation.

Na Cealla Beaga Club Notes

The Senior Board Presentation Night is on Saturday December 28th in the Clock Tower, Music on the night is by The Bigs Jigs, followed by a disco, Presentations to the 25 year Jubilee teams of 1988 the Senior and Junior B championship winners.

Ticket price is €20, tickets will be available shortly and can be ordered from the club Treasurer Sarah Tully or Secretary Ed Byrne.

For more details on the Advertising Hoarding boards at Eamonn Byrne Memorial Park and supporting CLG Na Cealla Beaga. Please contact Sarah Tully 0863311733.

The Kilotto had no winner this week, numbers were 12, 24, 26, 30. Next week’s jackpot is €2,050. Sellers 30th November are Shane Molloy’s team and 7th December Ladies team.

There was no winner of the Bingo and next week’s Jackpot is €2,250 on 48 numbers.

Letterkenny Golf Club Ladies

The collective noun for turkeys is a gang or a rafter and on December 6th, at the Ladies Club Christmas party, Letterkenny Golf Club will be full to the rafters with a gang of turkeys when the presentation of all this season’s festive beasts will be made.

The latest ladies to secure their Christmas dinners are Mary Murray, Cecilia Doran and Bridget McClafferty with Marian O’Sullivan, Patricia O’Sullivan and Triona Daly taking runner-up positions.

The second hamper competition was won by Marian O’Sullivan, Maureen Sweeney in second position and Tracy Spence in third.

There is a final turkey competition taking place this week. Well done to all the prizewinners in this season’s turkey and hamper competitions.

During the year, one of the major fundraisers for Letterkenny Golf Club was the draw for membership fees.

The draw for the fabulous prizes on offer will take place on Sunday 8th December so please make sure you have your tickets.

The Ladies AGM takes place this week on Thursday 28th November and the Parent Club AGM takes place on Thursday 12th December.

All AGM notifications to members should have been received by email.

At the Ladies Club AGM 2012 there was a proposal to collect mobile phones in exchange for a defibrillator and it is with great delight I am able to announce that this life saving machine is being presented to the Club on Wednesday 27th.

Thank you to all those who donated used mobile phones, those who made monetary donations, the defibrillator trainer, those who have volunteered to be trained in defibrillator use, our President who has travelled to Dublin for the presentation and anyone who was involved in any way in this initiative.

This is my last week as Ladies Club PRO so I wish to take this opportunity to thank our local press for their help in publishing the ladies news throughout the 2013 golfing season.

AGM:

The annual general meeting took place in Heaney’s, Ballybofey on Monday night with the following officers elected:

Cathaoirleach- Maria Doherty

Rúnaí- Daithi Roberts

Cisteoir- Michael Weed

Leas Rúnaí- Paulyn McCabe

PRO- Mel O’Donnell

Handball- Manus O’Donnell

Hurling- Manus O’Donnell

Rounders- John Fallon

Football- Colm Ferriter

Athletics- Micheál Ó Dochartaigh

Childrens Board Delegates- Paulyn McCabe & Michael Weed

Ulster Delegates- Colm Davis & Paulyn McCabe

National Executive Delegates- committee on rota

SW Reps- Michael Regan & Martin Cunningham

NW Reps- JP Gallagher & Colm Ferriter

Inishowen- to be filled

South Rep- Rory O’Donnell

East Reps- to be filled

Calendar of Events:

Oct.- March: Allianz Football qualifiers

January: Allianz Indoor Hurling & Camogie competitons

February: Allianz Indoor Football competition/ Co. GAA Quiz

March: Ulster Allianz Indoor finals

April: Allianz Rounders; hurling & camogie competitions

May: County finals in Allianz football/hurling & camogie

June: Athletics

Allianz Football Fixtures 2013/14:

The fixtures for the new school year have been drafted and can be viewd on the cumanndonegal.com website under the dropdown menu for ‘fixtures’.

Teachers please note that the committee are trying to maximise as much playing time as possible for the pupils so they should ensure that the correct number of blitzes are played in their section.

Please note that some rules may differ in each division so teachers should pay particular attention to this.

Schools should try and organise a blitz for every term so the children are playing throughout the school year.

Indoor Competitions:

The entry date for the Allianz indoor competitions has now closed. Check calendar of events for dates of these competitions. These competititons are for pupils who are U-12 on the 1st July 2013 ie. if they are 12 years of age before the 1st July they cannot play.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The board would like to clarify to all clubs, schools and parents that competitions are being run at Allianz Cumann na mBunscol level thoughout the whole school year.

Therefore, the responsibility lies with schools to determine how much playing time their schoolchildren get throughout the school year!

Castlefinn Community News

Doneyloop Youth Club’s Annual Fundraising Christmas Bazaar will be held in Doneyloop Community Hall on Sunday 8th December 2013 at 3pm.

TV, tablets, PS3, mobile phone, €100 notes and many, many more valuable prizes to be won on the day.

Why not come along and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and maybe, just maybe win a prize or two. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Whist Ladies – 1st Mai Hamilton Raphoe 176. 2nd Bridie Campbell Castlederg 170. 3rd Patsy Mc Granaghan Castlefinn 160. Gents – 1st Malachy Brown Raphoe 168. 2nd (tie) Bob Glackin & Joe Corry Castlederg 165.

1st Half – Geraldine Vanbeck Lifford 92. 2nd Half – Nellie Carlin Castlefinn 88. Next weeks snowball is €70 for 186 or more, Everyone Welcome.

Messy Hands Baby and Toddler Group: Runs every Tuesday in the CPI Centre from 10:30am – 12:00pm. New Members always welcome.

Castlefinn Strollers: Walking Group leaves from the CPI Centre every Wednesday 10:30am. Walk venues differ from week to week. Everyone is welcome.

Ann’s Boxercise Class: Takes place every Tuesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm . Suitable for all fitness levels. Age Groups 16 + Male and Females. For further information contact the CPI Centre on 074 – 9143976.

Northwest Christmas Wonderland in association with Kidszone Educational Toys comes to you once again from the CPI centre in Castlefinn on 6th to 8th December and 13th to 15th December.

This year entry is FREE with a FREE interactive play area from Kidszone. Visit and photo with Santa is optional and will be priced at attractive family rates to suit all the family.

Christmas Market, hot chocolate and marshmallows, Santa’s reindeer and animals to visit and feed, all cosy and warm in our main hall, we promise you a Christmas Wonderland

Experience that you will never forget and its all right on your own doorstep!