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GAA NEWS – BUNCRANA REACH ULSTER FINAL OF SCOR

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Buncrana GAA Notes for Week Ending Sunday 18th January 2014Buncrana gaa logo

Scor na nOg Eight young people from Buncrana Gaa Club will be representing both club and county at the Ulster Final of Scor na n-Óg in Armagh on Saturday. These talented youngsters are the sole Donegal representatives left in this year’s competition.

They are competing in the Léiriú section of the competition and will perform a drama about St. Columba’s arrival on the Scottish island of Iona. The piece was written and produced by Patricia Doherty (Tinney).

Club Scor Officer, Sinéad Mc Laughlin, praised the young actors for their commitment and hard work in preparing for the Ulster Final. Having defeated the Derry champions in the Ulster semi-final they are looking forward to performing against the champions from Down and Monaghan.

It would be a great boost for the kids if there was good support present from the town and Inishowen. Buncrana GAA is urging as many people as possible to make the trip to Armagh next Saturday. The club may look at arranging a bus if there is sufficient demand. Come on the Buncrana kids!

Membership registration nights will be held in The Clubhouse from 6.30pm to 8.00pm as follows – Tues 4th Feb U8s, 10s & 12s; Wed 5th Feb U14s, 16s & minors; Thu 6th Feb Adults. U6 registrations will be taken at their training session on Fri 7th Feb. There will be underage managers available on the appropriate nights to discuss registration fee, contact details, training, match information and various courses for helpers.

NB:- membership does not guarantee match tickets and only adult members can be considered for ticket allocation. Please see our Facebook page, Website and notices in The Clubhouse for membership fees, or contact secretary.buncrana.donegal@gaa.ie if you have any further queries.

CLG Bun Cranncha is in the process of recruiting team managers for our Senior, Reserve and Under 21 football teams for the 2014 year. If you are interested in applying for any of the posts, please contact the secretary at secretary.buncrana.donegal@gaa.ie on or before 24th January 2014.

A special word of thanks to outgoing football managers, Paul McMenamin, Lawrence Hegarty, Stephen and Paul McGonigle for their contributions in 2013. We wish them every success for the future and look forward to their continued involvement in the Club. Go raibh mile maith acu go leir.

U14 hurling/football training takes place every Monday and Thursday 6.30 – 7.30pm until further notice

U12 Hurlers played the first round of the North Antrim league on Saturday in Burnfoot. They had a very successful day winning all their matches in impressive style. They played against Burt, Slaughneil, Carn Tochair and St. Marys Rasharkin. A great start to the year and well done to all involved!

U8 Football will resume this Friday evening at 7.30pm in Crana College. Please note that if your child was born in 2006 or 2007 and they would like to learn GAA footballing skills then bring them along, they will learn new skills, get some exercise and have great fun into the bargain! All new and existing members welcome.

Upcoming Ulster Hurling Indoor Tournaments – Managers and Coaches and Bord na nOg Chair and PRO will forward details to interested parties later. The games will be held between 18th January – 29th March.

Ulster GAA will be hosting a number of Provincial Indoor Tournaments for clubs to take part in. These Blitzes are to complement the ones being run regionally and within each county. They will all take place in the Meadowbank sports Arena in Magherafelt.

This concept is based on the successful Competitions we already have at U10 level and the U18 Competition which was run in North Antrim last year.

Santa Photos Parents should note that the Santa photos are ready for collection in Pixcam, the photo store beside the Drift Inn.

Parents should also be aware that gumshields can be bought from managers and Elizabeth Anne will also have them available on Registration Days.

GAA Dinner Dance Now that everyone has recovered from Christmas and New Year we’d like to announce that our annual dinner dance has been set for Saturday 22nd February in the Inishowen Gateway. Tickets are €25 and details to follow.

Please Note: Patricia McMenamin and the McLaughlin Family (Malin) are holding a fund-raising table quiz in memory of Club stalwart, the late Eamon Mc Menamin, in the Malin Hotel on Friday 28th January at 9pm. All proceeds go to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny hospital. More details to follow.

 

Buncrana GAA Lotto

The numbers drawn for this week’s Lotto were 8, 10, 15, 21

The Jackpot wasn’t won this week but the five €20 winners were:

Noel Mc Ginley, Mill Lane, Buncrana

Noel Jones, Inch

Michael Mc Laughlin, Burnfoot

Maureen Kavanagh, Castle Avenue, Buncrana

Stephen Mc Lafferty, St Oran’s Road, Buncrana

Their fellow club members would like to thank Áine Daly and Claire McCarron for collecting the Lotto last Saturday. Please donate generously to Davy McConnell and Colm McColgan who will be collecting around the pubs next Saturday night 25th January) – the Jackpot now stands at €3,525…and rising!

Club Notes: Anyone who would like to receive a copy of the weekly club notes should email Jim at buncrana.pro@gmail.com to be included on the mailing list. If you have any items which you think should be included in the club’s weekly notes, please email Jim at buncrana.pro@gmail.com by 6pm on each Sunday for consideration. To keep up to date with all the latest goings-on, please join us on www.facebook.com/buncranagaa or www.twitter.com/buncranagaa @buncranagaa, or visit our website www.buncranagaa.com.

 

Buncrana GAA Club Flying the Donegal Flag in Ulster Scor na nOg!

Eight young people from Buncrana Gaa Club will be representing both club and county at the Ulster Final of Scor na n-Óg in Armagh on Saturday. These talented youngsters are the sole Donegal representatives left in this year’s competition.

They are competing in the Léiriú section of the competition and will perform a drama about St. Columba’s arrival on the Scottish island of Iona. The piece was written and produced by Patricia Doherty (Tinney).

Club Scor Officer, Sinéad Mc Laughlin, praised the young actors for their commitment and hard work in preparing for the Ulster Final. Having defeated the Derry champions in the Ulster semi-final they are looking forward to performing against the champions from Down and Monaghan.

It would be a great boost for the kids if there was good support present from the town and Inishowen. Buncrana GAA is urging as many people as possible to make the trip to Armagh next Saturday. The club may look at arranging a bus if there is sufficient demand. Come on the Buncrana kids!

 


GAA NEWS – ST MARY’S TO HOST UNDERAGE MEETING FOR SEASON AHEAD

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A Meeting will take place for ALL underage Coaches on Friday 24th Jan at 6 at the Clubhouse also any parents interested in helping out are welcome to attend also.GAA BALL

Bingo continues in hall on Tuesday at 8.30pm.

The lotto result 1 with 3 counties is KE,KK,RN,WW an the winner was Patsy Gallagher from Convoy. Next week’s jackpot is €2,500.

The Annual dinner dance will now be held on 22nd Feb in Jacksons with music by the popular Beef Steak Dancers tickets €25 and are available from any committee member.

The National GAA Draw tickets are now on Sale priced at €10 ALL money goes directly to your Local Gaa Club there are great prizes to be won from All-Ireland Football and Hurling packages AND trips to Australia and New York . Ticket sellers from St Marys Club will calling around the Parish soon .

Underage registration will take place on Fri 31st Jan between 6-7.Adults can also register too membership is now due and MUST be paid by 17th March

€5 for up to u 12 €10 for u 13 to Minor and €30 for adults

 

DONEGAL LEAGUE – ALL THE REPORTS, RESULTS AND FIXTURES

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DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

REPORTS

 

SUNDAY

Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division

 

Cranford United 0 Glenea United 1

Glenea left Cranford with all three points but it was a lucky escape for the title challengers as the winner came against the run of play with just seven minutes remaining. In a tightly contested first half chances were at a premium with Marty McBride and Shaun Mc Elwaine having efforts for Cranford and Kevin Mulhern and Ryan Mc Fadden for Glenea. The second half saw Cranford mostly on the front foot and they were unlucky to have two penalty shouts turned down when Kyle Black and then Philip Buchanan went to ground in the area. Glenea scored the goal which turned out to be the winner in the 83rd minute when a Denis Boyle deflected shot hit the net off the crossbar. Cranford still had time to see a Seamus Friel shot brilliantly tipped over by Joe Coll. Best for Glenea were Joe Coll and Sean Maguire with Seamus Mc Laughlin and Ryan Mc Gonagle best for Cranford. Referee: Joe Mc Hugh.

 

Lifford Celtic 3 Rathmullan Celtic 1

Played in heavy conditions, Lifford settled quickest and went one ahead on 5 minutes thanks to a Stuart Carlin volley from 30 yards. Rathmullan cleared from a corner only for the full back to rifle the ball to the bottom corner. Lifford doubled their advantage soon after when Johnny Robb headed to the bottom corner following a cross from Alan Gethins on 15 minutes. As the half wore on Rathmullan got their reward when Oisin Mc Menamin headed home following a goalmouth scramble from a corner kick on the stroke of half time. The second half was a more even affair with both defence’s coming out on top resulting in very few clear cut chances for either team. Dara Patton almost equalised for Rathmullan from point blank range but Lee White was equal to the task. From the resulting kick-out Lifford wrapped up the three points when Mark Neeson was on hand to lob Ian Strain from 20 yards in the 85th minute. Team performances from both sides in what was a spirited game played in poor conditions.

 

Curragh Athletic 3 Gweedore Celtic 1

Curragh gained their first points of the season thanks to a very good performance and three well taken goals from Dan O Brien (2) and Shane Barclay. Playing against Gaeltacht club Gweedore Celtic, the home team deserved their victory and although they had to defend in numbers in the last ten minutes, they fully deserved the victory. The first half saw both keepers keep out certain goals, with Mickey Mc Kelvey tipping over a thunderbolt from Marcus Oliver before Roy Duffy produced the save of the match palming a point blank header against the bar. On thirty one minutes Shane Barclay shot wide as Curragh began to dominate and they deservedly went in front when forward Dan O’ Brien was put through on goal by Marcus Oliver and his delightful chip beat keeper Mickey Mc Kelvey to put Curragh one up at the break. The second half continued well for Curragh who then doubled their lead on forty nine minutes when Shane Barclay produced a brilliant individual goal beating three players before also chipping the ball over the advancing Mc Kelvey. Both teams then played some good football with Gweedore always looking to push forward and Curragh looking dangerous on the break. The Gaeltacht team did pull a goal back following a corner with Kieran Ferry netting on sixty five minutes but Dan O’ Brien wrapped up all three points on eighty one minutes when he rounded the keeper and scored from a very tight angle. Best for Curragh were Roy Duffy, Mickey O Brien, Neil Lloyd, Alan Boal and Dan O’ Brien along with youngsters Justin Mc Bride and Dillon Irwin. Best for Gweedore Celtic were Kieran Ferry and Mickey Mc Kelvey. Referee: Marty Quinn

 

 

 

Donegal Town 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic 2

It was honours even at the Hospital Field as Donegal Town and Kilmacrennan Celtic played out an entertaining two all draw. The first half was a quiet affair with both sides cancelling each other out and there were very little in the way of clear cut chances. The game sprang to life in the last half hour when Benny Byrne put the home side in front, finishing from close range. Kilmacrennan responded well and got an equaliser when Steven Mc Elwaine slotted the ball home. The home side then pressed in search of a winning goal and an excellent strike from Clint Walsh looked like it had sealed the three points for the home side. Kilmacrennan had different ideas and ensured they left with a point when Michael McLaughlin slipped through the defence to slot the ball under the town ‘keeper Dermot Mc Cafferty. Both sides pushed for a winner late on but the game ended all square. Good team performances from both sides.

 

 

Milford United 1 St. Catherines 4

Milford were beat by a harder working St. Catherines’ team who scored at vital times . The visitors took the lead on twenty minutes through Shane Molloy and Jamie Heaney equalised a minute later driving home a ball from a corner. The Killybegs men took the lead on the stroke of half time with a well worked team goal. Milford had a great chance on 60 minutes when Joey Cullen shot wide at back post and St. Catherines went up the field on the break an Daniel Breslin tapped home for a three one lead. Milford pushed to get back in to game but never created any clear cut chances. Killybegs scored a fourth in the final minutes through O’ Rourke.. Best for St. Catherines were Shane Molloy and Daniel Breslin. Best for Milford were Caolan Mc Gettigan, PJ Hagan and Pauric Ferry

 

 

 

Watson Hire Division One

 

Bonagee United 1 Gweedore United 1

Mark Hunter came close on seven minutes for the home side, after a good through ball from Garry Patton, but his strike went just wide of the post. Bonagee took the lead on twelve minutes when Noel O’ Donnell fired home from ten yards after a Reece short cross from the left. Paul Doohan had a free kick from twenty five yards well saved by Carr in the home goal. Owen Doohan came close for the visitors on thirty five minutes but his header from six yards went over the crossbar. Gweedore started the second have a lot sharper and efforts from Michael Connolly and Ken Sweeney were just wide of the home goal. Gweedore levelled the match on fifty seven minutes when a free kick from twenty five yards from James Boyle found the top right corner of the net. Both teams had chances, for Coyle and Short for the home team and Michael Connelly and Ciaran Mc Fadden for the visitors. Both defences cancelled each other out and a draw on the day was a fair result. Referee: Kevin Logue.

 

Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 5 Keadue Rovers 0

The ‘71 got back to winning ways with a good win over a young Keadue side, the score-line not reflecting a good performance from the Dungloe men. Kerrykeel started well with Paddy Mc Grenaghan and Cathal Martin doing well in midfield and their first chance fell to Niall Doherty but his effort was well saved by Donal Boyle. Keadue had a goal ruled out for off-side on ten minutes and again went close on eighteen minutes with Ryan Green’s effort going wide. The ‘71 went in front on thirty five minutes when a great Aidan Mc Ateer cross was met by Johnny Nanny and he fired home from eighteen yards.

Kerrykeel had a great start to the second half when Seimie Coshia Friel found room in the box and cooly shot home. The points were made safe on fifty eight minutes when Paddy Mc Grenaghan played in Niall Doherty and he brilliantly rounded the keeper and hit the bottom corner. Keadue, to their credit, never stopped but found Marty Mc Ateer, Patrick Mc Conigley and Aidan Mc Ateer a hindrance in defence. Paddy Mc Grenaghan made it four on seventy five minutes, this time Mark Friel set him up and he drove home from ten yards. Mark Friel rounded off the scoring on eighty eight minutes when he broke clear down the right and beat two defenders before striking from ten yards to beat Boyle. A good win for the ‘71 which keeps them in the promotion race.

Best for Kerrykeel ‘71: Cathal Martin, Seimie Friel, Patrick Mc Conigley

Best for Keadue: Ryan Green

Referee: Victor Rainey

 

 

Lagan Harps 2 Castlefin Celtic 3

Lagan will wonder how they came away with no points from a game they dominated for long periods. They started strongly but passed up some great chances early on. Austin Mallon went closest but young Anthony O’Hagan pushed it round the post. They paid for this when Castlefin took the lead on twenty five minutes. PJ Mc Menamin scored with a freekick from thirty yards. They doubled their lead when they were awarded a penalty on thirty eight minutes. Ronan Tourish converting the kick. Lagan got a lifeline when Ruairi Crawford’s cross was turned in by a Castlefin defender. Lagan pressed for most of the second half but between good defending and poor finishing they couldn’t get the equaliser. Castlefin grabbed a third on eighty five minutes when Ronan Tourish pounced to score from close range. Lagan grabbed a second when they were awarded a penalty and Eunan Diver converted. Despite a late flurry Castlefin held on for three hard won points. Best for Lagan were Ronan Lennon, Ruairi Crawford, Oisin Kelly and Eunan Diver. For Castlefin Aaron and Anthony O’Hagan, Ronan Tourish and Simon Mc Glinchey did well. Referee: Ed Moore.

 

Dunkineely Celtic 2 Drumoghill F.C. 4

Played in perfect conditions at Darney Park this was a very competitive and entertaining contest. Dunkineely had the first strike on goal in the opening minute when Cian Kennedy shot narrowly wide following a long throw. Liam O’ Donnell had Drumoghill’s fist effort on 10 minutes which was just over the bar. Drumoghill took the lead on 28 minutes when Kevin Kelly scored with a direct free kick from the edge of the box. Dunkineely’s reply was instant. From the kick off they forced a corner and in the resulting scramble the referee awarded a penalty for a foul on Martin Cunningham. Adrian Nesbitt scored the penalty. Drumoghill continued to press and had a shot cleared off the line by Declan Murrin. On 40 minutes they drew level when they were awarded a penalty. The keeper saved the first attempt, but the referee ordered it to be retaken for encroachment by Dunkineely. Liam O’ Donnell scored at the second attempt but once again the referee ordered it to be retaken for encroachment by Drumoghill. Liam O’ Donnell put the third attempt away to level the score.

The second half was a close affair with both sides having half chances without really testing either keeper. Drumoghill took the lead on 75 minutes. With the home team expecting a whistle for a foul Damien Crossan fired in a long range shot which flew into the top corner. They scored their fourth to seal the victory on 78 minutes when David O’ Connell headed home a free.

Referee: Martin Mc Anneny

 

Eany Celtic 0 Cappry Rovers 7

Cappry Rovers secured all three points at Eany Park but it wasn’t till early in the second half that a fortunate goal from Dylan Ramsey got them on the scoresheet. The first half ended 0-0 with Cappry dominant but a defiant Eany also had chances fall to Pauric McHugh and Barry Rose. Following Ramsey’s goal in the 50th minute further goals in a twenty minute spell from Brian Lafferty, Dylan Ramsey and Michael Lafferty saw the visitors break Eany’s resolve. It wasn’t till late on in the game that the other goals from Mark Griffin and Kyle Lafferty completed the Cappry performance. Team performances from both sides. Referee: Marty Mc Garrigle

 

 

CT Ball Division Two

 

Copany Rovers 2 Deele Harps 1

Copany Rovers entertained Deele Harps at Ballykillone Park for what proved to be a closely contested game. Copany opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a good passing move up the right wing which found its way to Glenn Harron who neatly slotted it home. David Graham made it two nil in the 37th minute. It remained like that until half time. Deele Harps started the second half strongly. Their pressure paid off when they were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box which Darragh Kelly slotted home via a deflection. Copany started to up their game and were unlucky on numerous occasions, hitting the woodwork twice. The game ended in a well deserved win for Copany Rovers. Good team performances from both sides.

 

Letterbarrow Celtic 1 Ballybofey United 1

Letterbarrow Celtic came from behind to claim a share of the spoils from their home match with Ballybofey United on Sunday afternoon at Tymeen. The Twin Towns outfit took the lead on fifteen minutes when David White scored. After that both sides had numerous chances but neither could add to the score-board. Letterbarrow got their equaliser ten minutes into the second half when Paul Murrin registered and that completed the scoring in this CT Ball Division Two match. A minutes silence was impeccably observed before the match in memory of Kara Mc Cole. Referee: Seamus Mc Groary

 

Raphoe Town 2 Dunlewy Celtic 1

It took Raphoe a while to get into this game as the first 25 minutes went by without any goal mouth action. Raphoe sprung to life when a fine move involving David Craig and Jamie Gallagher who set up Gavin Mc Brearty to slot home with a fine finish. Raphoe stayed on top after this and went two up just after half time when Jamie Gallagher was on hand to slam home a rebound after a fine effort from Seamus Bogle was saved by the Dunlewey keeper. Raphoe should have made it three but Gallagher and Craig where both denied by some last ditch defending but credit to the away side they kept going and got a goal back after a great run by Mc Geady, beating four men and finishing well. Raphoe had to withstand some late pressure but held out and claimed a vital win. Stephen Craig, Seamus Bogle and Finbar Allen were best for Raphoe and a good team effort from a determined Dunlewy.

 

Whitestrand United 2 Convoy Arsenal 1

On a cold fresh day Whitestrand United took on Convoy Arsenal at Whitestrand Park. The match started with both teams being evenly matched and not many chances coming for either team. As the match progressed Convoy began to take control of the game and Whitestrand were second best for large parts of the early stages. The Whitestrand keeper kept his team in it with two superb saves as Convoy pressed for the opening goal. Then against the run of play Anthony Fisher seized upon a hopeful ball forward and he squared it to Paul Lynch who struck for goal. The Convoy keeper saved but was unable to keep out Michael Sweeney’s rebound conversion. That goal came against the run of play but it spurred “The Strand” on to score a second when James Gallagher hit a cross come shot which crossed the line in the 36th minute. The game was stop start as the referee gave a lot of free’s. This led to Convoy getting a goal back when Luke Harkin’s free found the bottom corner on 38 minutes. The referee then blew for half time with the game poised at 2-1.

The second half was quite bad tempered with a few yellow cards and again a lot of free kicks. The game was much more evenly balanced with Michael Sweeney in particular having a few chances, which were saved by the Convoy keeper. Sean Gallagher hit a good strike from range, which went narrowly over the bar. As the match wore on Whitestrand seemed content to hold on for the victory, which was exactly what happened as late Convoy pressure led to nothing and the game ended 2-1. Best for the Whitestrand were Eamon Martin and Sean McFadden and it was a good overall team performance from Convoy.

 

 

Glenree United 4 Drumbar F.C. 2

On a bitterly cold but day on the banks of Sheephaven Bay it was JJ Mc Gettigan’s Red Shirts of Glenree who finished off a hard battle in style. The visitors got off to a good start when Brogan, their number ten, shot on goal and a Glenree defender deflected the ball to wrong foot his keeper on 10 minutes. Glenree responded positively with great work from Paul Coyle to assist Andrew Kelly who scored on 12 minutes. The visitors seemed to have the rub of the green on the day and Brogan again notched, this time a good effort top corner.

And so the half finished with Drumbar having the advantage.

A more positive approach to the game from United in the second half saw them equalise on 46 minutes through Paul Coyle. Then a masterclass of a dead ball free kick from Danny Langan saw the ball hit top corner. The final minutes were played out cagey enough and it was Danny Langan again who scored from an acute angle to tie up the affair.

A good battling performance from Drumbar with John Cunningham and Danny Langan having a good game for the Carrigart men. Referee: Gerry Rodden

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

REPORTS

 

SATURDAY

Downtown Cup

 

Donegal Town Reserves 3 Curragh Athletic Reserves 1

Donegal finished off their Downtown Cup campaign with a 3-1victory over a Curragh Athletic. In a game played at a frantic pace it was Curragh who played the better football and created some good scoring chances in the opening stages. Donegal then settled into the game and took the lead when Joe Lafferty powered home a Ciaran O’Reilly corner. Donegal doubled their lead on the stroke of half time when Alex Mc Nelis pounced on confusion in the Curragh defence to put the home side two up at the break.

Donegal came out strong for the second half and dominated the early stages with David Bustard and Paul Gerard Duncan both going close. Curragh remained a threat but where thwarted by some last ditch Donegal defending. The victory was sealed with twenty minutes left on the clock when Ciaran McGinley got the goal his performance deserved, running through to round the ‘keeper and slot the ball home. Curragh kept playing away and got a consolation goal when Dan O’Brien finished well inside the area. An entertaining game overall with good team displays from both sides.

 

 

Erne Wanderers 2 Glencar Celtic 3

Erne Wanderers hosted Glencar Celtic in this “Winner Take All” encounter in the Downtown Cup on Saturday. It was the visitors who came out on top in a very entertaining game which saw a host of chances for both teams. Erne got off to the perfect start and scored after only two minutes when Diarmuid Spratt found the net after a centre from Alan Russell fell to his feet, via a miscued effort from Michael McNeely, and he blasted into the roof of the net. Celtic levelled on twenty minutes when Pajo Rafferty broke into the box and went down under a rash challenge from Cassidy. Rafferty finished the penalty straight down the middle. Wanderers took the lead again on thirty minutes when Spratt broke the offside trap and rounded the keeper and centred for David Dolan to find the bottom corner from ten yards. Erne were now on top and had another three good chances to extend their lead but to no avail. At the other end Pajo was keeping the Erne backline on their toes and created three or four good chances that went abegging. The second half started with Glencar fast out of the blocks and they hit the post inside a minute. With Spratt causing problems for the Celtic defence Erne were still a threat on the counter attack and had two or three half chances but no end product. Glencar thought they levelled on the hour mark but it was ruled out for a marginal offside. The leveller came on seventy minutes when Erne went to sleep from a throw in and the centre was tapped in at the back post by Pajo from two yards. Erne pushed hard for a winner in the last quarter but Glencar were a serious threat on the break and thats what happened on eighty four minutes when an Erne shot from the edge of the box was blocked and the ball fell to a grey shirt and a long ball over the top found Pajo who raced clear and found the top corner from twenty yards with a left foot drive. This floored Wanderers and although they threw everything at Celtic in the last few minutes Celtic held firm. A great game between two fully committed teams with both teams looking like scoring every time they attacked. Best for Erne were Spratt and O’ Brien in nets with Pajo Rafferty the pick of the visitors. Referee: Andrew Mullin.

 

Tullyvinney Rovers 2 Ramelton Mariners 2

This Group B match pitted two teams together who have struggled to find any form in this season’s Cup competition. With both sides having lost their opening three matches in the group it was a credit to the players who played out an entertaining encounter. At the end a draw was probably a fair result and it means that neither side have finished the group stage without registering a point on the table. No doubt both sides will have better fortunes in the League.

Referee: Barry Hunter

 

 

Orchard F.C. 3 Glenree United Reserves 3

Orchard F.C. took the lead fifteen minutes into this game when Martin Sweeney chased down a back pass to the Glenree keeper, nicking it off him and scored easily. Five minutes later Orchard had a man sent off for an off the ball tangle in the Glenree eighteen yard box. Orchard went two up when Joe Mc Carron sent a through ball to Niall Bonner who slotted home.

Glenree came out all guns blazing for the second half. They scored after ten minutes to reduce the deficit. They then equalised from the penalty spot to set up an interesting finish. With the momentum favouring the visitors they grabbed a lead goal with fifteen minutes remaining.

Orchard looked to have slipped up but a great cross from Eddy Moore was finished off by Sean Sweeney to see the match finish in a draw.

 

Mulroy Celtic 0 Gweedore United Reserves 2

Gweedore United Reserves moved into third position in Group C of the Downtown Cup with this hard fought victory over Mulroy Celtic on Saturday. This match was played in near perfect conditions and both sides gave good accounts of themselves. The home side had numerous chances to score but they found the final ball elusive and failed to really test the visiting ‘keeper. Gweedore had Sean Paul Mc Mahon to thank as the hit-man weighed in with two goals to give his side the points. Best for Mulroy Celtic: Dougie and Barney. Best for Gweedore United Reserves: Sean Paul Mc Mahon. Referee: Charlie Crerand.

 

Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two

 

Arranmore United 2 Cranford United Reserves 0

Arranmore took the points at home to Cranford United Reserves as they won by two goals to nil.

Arranmore began well and were keeping possession with ease but with no cutting edge. Danny Rodgers went close from a corner as did Gavin Mc Glanaghy. The breakthrough came with thirty six minutes gone when Gavin Mc Glanaghy did brilliantly to turn in the box and his legs were taken from under him. Daniel O’ Donnell stepped up and placed the ball into the bottom corner.

Cranford started the 2nd half the brighter going close from a long ball which was flicked on but their number 9 failed to connect from six yards.. Again the Cranford number 9 fired over when he found himself in front if goal. Danny Rodgers, Doalty Boyle and Gavin Mc Glanaghy all went close before great play between Daniel O’ Donnell and Mark Ward resulted in a through ball to Jamak, who had just come off the bench. He in turn squared for Chris Mc Glanaghy to finish into the bottom corner. Michael Mc Hugh and Gerard Diver were best for the home side

Team performance from Cranford. Referee: Martin Coll

 

Keadue Rovers Reserves 5 Strand Rovers 2

Keadue Rovers came out on top in this local derby played at Central Park on Saturday. Played in good conditions for the time of year it was the home side who started the brighter and created a number of half chances. Keadue took the lead on nine minutes when Damien Hanlon’s flicked header from a corner was flicked to the net by Ryan Greene. After that the home side were well in control producing a number of chances which fell to David Ward and also to Shaun “Yank” Boyle whose effort went off both posts but somehow stayed out. On twenty minutes Strand had their first effort on target, a good effort from Brendan Glackin which was well saved by Chris Mc Gonagle in the home nets. On twenty five minutes Keadue went two up when Ryan Greene grabbed his second from close range. Strand came more into it in the latter part of the first half and gained most possession while the home side were content to hit on the break. The second half started with Keadue to the fore. They created some good chances in the opening ten minutes with Ryan Greene and Luke Neely both going close. In the sixty fourth minute Ryan Greene completed his hat-trick by heading home from a corner. Strand made a few substitutions after this and one of them, Tommy Brennan, turned well on the edge of the area and from his shot which was saved, Brendan Glackin poked home the rebound. They gained confidence from this goal and started playing better. Keadue made the game safe on seventy five minutes when Shaun “Yank” Boyle scored. Strand kept battling and on seventy nine minutes they got their second. Chris Mc Gonagle and Tommy Brennan competed for a ball that ran loose to Brendan Glackin who got his and Strand’s second. Keadue completed the scoring in the eighty second minute when Ryan Greene ran onto a through ball and finished well under the keeper. Strand kept going and finished well forcing a few corners but they failed to trouble the home defence. A good victory for Keadue who move up the table and a decent performance from Strand.

Best for Keadue were Adam Neely and Ryan Greene who capped a great display with 4 goals. Best for Strand were Adrian McGeehan and Brendan Glackin.

Referee: Brian O’ Kane.

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

RESULTS

 

SATURDAY

Downtown Cup

Donegal Town Reserves 3 v 1 Curragh Athletic Reserves

Erne Wanderers 2 v 3 Glencar Celtic

Tullyvinney Rovers 2 v 2 Ramelton Mariners

Orchard F.C. 3 v 3 Glenree United Reserves

Mulroy Celtic 0 v 2 Gweedore United Reserves

 

Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two

Arranmore United 2 v 0 Cranford United Reserves

Keadue Rovers Reserves 5 v 2 Strand Rovers

 

SUNDAY

Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division

Cranford United 0 v 1 Glenea United

Lifford Celtic 3 v 1 Rathmullan Celtic

Curragh Athletic 3 v 1 Gweedore Celtic

Donegal Town 2 v 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic

Milford United 1 v 4 St. Catherines

 

Watson Hire Division One

Bonagee United 1 v 1 Gweedore United

Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 5 v 0 Keadue Rovers

Lagan Harps 2 v 3 Castlefin Celtic

Dunkineely Celtic 2 v 4 Drumoghill F.C.

Eany Celtic 0 v 7 Cappry Rovers

 

CT Ball Division Two

Copany Rovers 2 v 1 Deele Harps

Letterbarrow Celtic 1 v 1 Ballybofey United

Raphoe Town 2 v 1 Dunlewy Celtic

Whitestrand United 2 v 1 Convoy Arsenal

Glenree United 4 v 2 Drumbar F.C.

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE

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SATURDAY 25-01-2014 K.O. 2 p.m. (Unless Stated)

Old Orchard Saturday Division One

Glenea United Reserves v Castlefin Celtic Reserves

St. Catherines Reserves v Fintown Harps AFC

Erne Wanderers v Mulroy Celtic

Orchard F.C. v Ramelton Mariners

 

Glencar Inn Saturday Division Two

Arranmore United v Glenree United Reserves (K.O. 1 p.m.)

Donegal Town Reserves v Milford United Reserves

 

SUNDAY 26-01-2014

Ulster Junior Cup K.O. 1.30 p.m.

Gweedore Celtic v Redcastle F.C.

Milford United v Carndonagh F.C.

Dunree United v Lifford Celtic

Clonmany Shamrocks v Cranford United

Gweedore United v Rathmullan Celtic

Moville Celtic v St. Catherines

Gweedore United Reserves v Aileach F.C.

Cockhill Celtic Youths v Whitestrand United

Drumbar Celtic v Moville Celtic

Raphoe Town v Cockhill Celtic Youths

 

Watson Hire Division One K.O. 2p.m. (Unless Stated)

Cappry Rovers v Bonagee United

Drumoghill F.C. v Eany Celtic

Castlefin Celtic v Dunkineely Celtic

Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. v Lagan Harps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOURNALIST JOHN WATERS VISITS MOVILLE TO SEE SITE OF PLANNED SEWAGE PIPE

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Residents meet John Waters

Residents meet John Waters

The renowned Irish Times journalist John Waters has travelled to Donegal to visit the site of the proposed controversial Waste Water Treatment Plant and it’s associated discharge pipe in the town land of Carnagarve midway between Moville and Greencastle.

He was provided with details of the sewage plant and pipe by members of the Campaign for a Clean Estuary Group and local residents.

Said Enda Craig, from the campaign group: “Mr Waters was highly impressed with the beauty of the area and it’s surroundings.

“He has stated that he will make a return journey at some point in the future and will also study in detail the information provided to him.”

Last week the European Commission launched an investigation into Donegal County Council’s handling of the dispute, which has been running since 1989.

 

LETTERKENNY 24/7 TRIATHLON LAUNCH OPEN NIGHT ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE

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The club will be holding an open night on Friday 24th in the Aura to discuss nutrition, injury prevention, strength and conditioning and recovery. Athletics 2

It is open to members and non members and is an opportunity to find out more about triathlons in general.

On the racing front Noel Lynch ran 21.14 and Charlie Gildea ran 21.33 in the 5k in St.Johnstone organised by Lifford athletics club.

The club is in the process of organizing a spinning session on a Tuesday night followed by a run and further details will be announced later.

The full season of races are listed on the triathlon Ireland website with the focus in the earlier months of the year being on duathlons.

Training continues every week with the swim in aura at eight on wedensday, track session at eight on the Danny McDaid track at Aura on Thursday and the club cycle leaving aura at nine thirty every saturday morning from aura

GANG STEAL THOUSANDS OF EURO OF TELEPHONE WIRE

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A gang has stolen thousands of euro worth of telephone wire from Newmills on the outskirts of Letterkenny.TELEPHONE WIRES

The theft of the Eircom wire, more than 200 metres worth, took place in recent days.

The raid took place in the Brownhall area and Gardai say the gang must have some form of transport to move the heavy wiring.

Dozens of similar crimes have taken place across the Fanad Peninisula over the past three years.

No arrests have yet been made into the Newmills robbery.

 

GAA NEWS: KILCAR SET TO LAUNCH FOUNDATION COURSES IN COACHING

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Kilcar GAA News

Collaiste na Carraige  Kilcar

Well done to the senior and under 14 Colaiste na Carraige teams on winning their county titles last week it is another another fantastic achievement and very well done to all involved.

Courses

Child Protection and Foundation courses coming up in February anyone interested contact Mark O’Donnell.

GAA National Club Draw

Tickets for the GAA National Club Draw can be purchased of Michael McShane or John Curran lots of great prizes and all moneys raised go back to the club see our website for more information.

Scor

Tá sé am Scór arís, más mian leat páirt a ghlacadh, ní fhéadfar gníomhartha san áireamh amhránaíocht aonair, grúpaí bailéad, foirne tráth na gceist, uirlise, gníomhartha nuachta, aithriseoireacht, rince céilí etc Déan teagmháil aon chomhalta den Choiste.

It’s scor time again, if you would like to take part, acts can include solo singing,ballad groups, quiz teams, instrumental, novelty acts, recitation, ceili dancing etc.

Lotto

This week’s Club Lotto numbers were 11, 15, 17, 30 there was no Jackpot no winner, the Lotto plus numbers were: 1, 6, 13, 22 winners were €50 Caroline & Clodagh, Towney, €30 Ross Brady, Towney and €20, Neil & Katherine McGinley, Umiskin.

The Lotto Jackpot next week is €3,700.

If anyone is willing to help out with the club lotto’s for the coming year please contact Barry McShane or Martin Byrne all help greatly appreciated.

Bingo

Club bingo winners: €220 Michael Doherty, €145 Evelyn Erskine, €100 Bella Cunningham, €95 Charlie McBrearty, €80 Greta Kennedy. Other winners were, Ellen O’Donnell, Mairead Ni Bhradaigh, Bridget O’Gara and Bernard Shovlin.

The jackpot next week is €1,150 on 45 numbers.

For all the latest club information visit our new look website at www.clgchillchartha.com on Facebook at facebook.com/CillCharthaGAA or on Twitter at @KilcarGAA

DD LOCAL: LETTERKENNY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NEWS

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LETTERKENNY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT are holding their Annual St. Bridget’s Eve Cross-Making event on Friday 31st January from 7pm-9pm in the Cheshire Apartments, Long Lane, Letterkenny.

The Event will include :- Traditional Music, Irish Stew & Refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome.

For further information please call 074 91 20633

Children must always be accompanied by an adult.

Open-Mic will be held in the Regional Cultural Centre on January 30th between 7pm-10pm.

All Welcome.

Letterkenny Men’s shed

Men’s shed Letterkenny Ware are looking for your old or unused tools for our Men’s shed in Letterkenny.

We can collect from you at your convenience.

Call us on: 07491-20633, Mob. 086-2270437

E-mail: mensshedlkenny@gmail.com

What is a Men’s Shed: A Men’s Shed is a friendly and welcoming place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities, woodworking, DIY, repairing or making furniture to name but a few.

Men’s Sheds are open to all men regardless of age, background or ability.

It is a place where you can share your skills and knowledge with others, learn new skills and develop your old skills.

New men are always welcome and can be assured that there is something of interest for everyone as the men decide their own projects and their own program of events.

Get in touch, call in for a cuppa and a chat.


DONEGAL MAN WINS €32,000 ON WINNING STREAK

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Winning Streak Game Show 18 January 2014

A Donegal man is €32,000 richer following the exploits of his sister on Winning Streak on Saturday night.  

Mary McDermott, who played on behalf of her brother Joseph Harkin from Cashel, Gleneely, Co. Donegal, won €32,000 and a holiday to Kenya, on the National Lottery Winning Streak Game Show on RTE, on Saturday.

Pictured above at the presentation of the winning cheques were from left to right: Bernie Kearney, National Lottery ticket selling agent, Kelly’s, Mill Brae, Carndonagh, Lifford, Co. Donegal; Marty Whelan, game show co-host; Mary McDermott the winning player; Harry Cooke, Head of Operations, The National Lottery and Sinead Kennedy, game show co-host.

KILDRUM TIGERS ON THE PROWL FOR A NEW MANAGER

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Kildrum Tigers are inviting applicants for the vacant position of first-team manager at the St.Johnston based club.  Tigers

Kildrum Tigers have been a hugely successful outfit over the last decade in the USL.

However they have struggled to maintain their high standards over the last couple of seasons due to a number of different factors.

They have fallen victim of the rule which allows players to transfer back to the Donegal Junior League before the the USL season ends.

As a result they have sometimes struggled towards the end of the USL season.

However the club possess a huge amount of talented players within their squad and has the ability to sustain a challenge to the likes of champions Cockhill Celtic.

Anyone interested in the job can contact 0860790628 for more information.

FUNDING BONANZA AS EUROPE TO SPEND ANOTHER €200 MILLION ON PEACE PROGRAMME – MEP GALLAGHER

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Pat The Cope Gallagher MEP

Pat The Cope Gallagher MEP

Ireland Midlands / North West MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher has confirmed today that the total budget for the PEACE programme for the period 2014 to 2020 will be EUR 200 million.

Mr Gallagher also confirmed that in the coming weeks a public consultation on the draft operational programme will be launched.

The announcement is a major boost for many Donegal groups which rely on PEACE funding.

The main aims of the PEACE Programme are to reinforce progress towards a peaceful and stable society in the Border Region and the North and to promote reconciliation by assisting projects which help to reconcile communities and contribute towards a shared society.

Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP stated in the European Parliament: “The EU budget agreement provides a special allocation of EUR 150 million to continue the PEACE programme. An additional contribution by the British government will bring the total amount available under the fund for the period 2014 to 2020 to EUR 200 million.

“The PEACE programme is vitally important to Northern Ireland and the entire border region of Ireland including the counties of Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal. The EU has contributed over EUR 1.5 billion to the PEACE fund since its inception in 1994.

“I understand that a draft operational programme will be reviewed by both the Irish and British Governments. And I expect that a full public consultation will be launched on the draft programme in the next number of weeks.”

MEP Gallagher concluded “I strongly believe that the extension of the programme will further help to develop peace and reconciliation on the Island of Ireland. I cannot underestimate the importance of the role played by the EU in the Irish peace process through the PEACE programme and separately through the International Fund for Ireland.”

 

MAN CHARGED WITH EXTORTION AND MAKING THREATS TO KILL

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A man has appeared in court charged with extortion and making threats to kill.

Letterkenny District Court.

Letterkenny District Court.

Miroslow Klukzak, 37, appeared before Letterkenny District Court.

He is charge with the offences on April 4th, 2013 at 20 Celtic Apartments, Pearse Road, Letterkenny.

No details of the alleged offences were given in court.

Klukzak, of 59 The Maples, Lismonaghan, Letetrkenny was sent forward for trial at the Letterkenny Circuit Court on January 28th next.

HUNDREDS SIGN PETITION TO KEEP CATHOLIC HOSPITAL CHAPEL

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St.Eunan's CathedralHUNDREDS of Mass-goers have signed a petition to retain the Catholic Chapel at Letterkenny hospital amid claims it is to be closed down.

People attending weekend Masses at St Eunan’s Cathedral and the Church of the Irish Martyrs signed the petition.

There are claims the chapel will be closed and a new ecumenical prayer room introduced instead.

Meanwhile representatives of all Christian communities attended an ecumenical prayer service last night at the Church of Ireland Conwal Parish Church.

The service was part of Christian Unity Week.

 

DD LOCAL: MANORCUNNINGHAM TO BEGIN ARTS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

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Table Quiz: There will be a table quiz in aid of the tidy towns association on Friday the 31st of January 2014 at 9pm.

Please come along and support the tidy towns in their fantastic efforts for the upkeep of the local community.

Art Classes for Children – If you are interested in participating in the next block of Children’s Art classes please contact Lisa on 0868959385

Jiving Classes will re commence on Tuesday night the 28th of January 2012 from 8.30 to 10pm in the Manorcunningham Community Centre – if you are interested in attending please let me know on 9157927.

Parent & Toddler Group continue every Wednesday morning from 11am to 1pm. A great opportunity for the toddlers to interact with others and the parents to meet and have light refreshments.

 

WILD ATLANTIC WAY WILL ADD SIGNIFICANT TOURISM NUMBERS TO DONEGAL – FAILTE IRELAND

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The CEO of Fáilte Ireland, Shaun Quinn, today emphasised that the tourism authority’s new ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ initiative has the potential to attract significant numbers of additional visitors into Donegal during 2014.Wild Atlantic Way

This boost to the county follows a year of improving overseas visitor numbers and business growth in the local tourism industry.

Speaking during a visit to the county, Mr Quinn said Donegal saw significant growth in visitor numbers last year and much of this can be attributed to all those local communities who seized on the possibilities offered by Fáilte Ireland’s ‘The Gathering’ initiative.

“This year we have another card to play and another opportunity to grow local tourism – with ‘The Wild Atlantic Way’ and I’m sure everyone with an interest in tourism will get behind this also.”

Citing recent Fáilte Ireland research, Mr Quinn pointed out that visitor numbers for the North West region were up an estimated 10% last year and that almost two thirds (62%) of local firms in the region were recording significant overseas visitor growth.

Much of this growth was driven by The Gathering with Donegal finishing in the top ten in terms of Gatherings across the country.

Overall, there were 300 Gathering events in the North West with 195 events in county Donegal alone and the types of events included family, school, business and group reunions as well as cultural, activity and historical celebrations.

Meanwhile, surveys of domestic and overseas holidaymakers, who visited the region between May and October 2013, showed that the friendliness and value to be found in the North West were stand-out features of a trip to the area.

Key points of Fáilte Ireland’s Visitor Survey of the North West included:

98% of visitors rated the friendliness of the North West people as good or very good;

88% of visitors rated the value for money aspect of their holiday as good or very good;

Almost 6 out of ten visitors surveyed said they were extremely likely to recommend the North West as a holiday destination.

Many visitors cited their main reason for visiting the area was beautiful scenery (26%) and history/culture (11%) and key locations visited included Glenveagh National Park (34%) Sliabh Liag (29%) and Inishowen (18%).

The most popular activities while holidaying in the North West were:

Hiking Walking (42%) – much higher than national average of 20%

National Park (32%) – much higher than national average of 20%

Traditional music and dance (24%) – higher than national average of 18%

Water-based (10%) – much higher than national average of 3%

Commenting on the latter findings, Mr Quinn said “Donegal has a lot to offer visitors. The good news is that, with its emphasis on landscapes, outdoor activities and an authentic interaction with Ireland’s western sea-board counties, the Wild Atlantic Way is tailor-made for local tourism.”

The Wild Atlantic Way is a new major tourism initiative for the western seaboard is a long distance driving route from Donegal to West Cork with a total length of up to 1,300km showcasing Ireland’s coastline.

The new route aims to create a corridor along the Atlantic coast which will link destinations and attractions together, creating a shopping isle of experiences and opening up access and possibilities in the visitor’s mind.

It is intended that the Wild Atlantic Way will rival many of the well-known long distance driving routes around the world, such as the Great Ocean Road in Australia and the Garden Route in South Africa. Most importantly, it will provide a brand and product of sufficient scale and singularity to gain that all important visibility in our overseas markets.

Failte Ireland is working with Donegal County Council in developing the Wild Atlantic Way locally. The route takes in the entire coastline of County Donegal and will be a magnificent selling point for the county. Local signature points along the way include Sliabh Liag, Fanad Lighthouse and Malin Head.

Over the last few weeks the Councils Roads Division have been erecting signage along the Donegal branch of the route which stretches from Inishowen right through to Bundoran.

The first signage has already appeared on the Inishowen roads and all signage will be erected in time for the start of the tourism season in March.

In the meantime, Fáilte Ireland will be holding a number of community meetings along the Wild Atlantic Way (including Dunfanaghy, Ballyliffin and Killybegs in Donegal) to engage with local communities and more details of these will be available in the coming weeks.

Mr Quinn added “We will be inviting everyone from the local communities to come along and hear about the Wild Atlantic Way and learn just how to take advantage of this opportunity. In 2013 The Gathering significantly boosted local tourism.

“This year we will be heavily marketing the Wild Atlantic Way at home and abroad and this initiative offers us another vehicle to develop additional tourism visitors, revenue and jobs for the county.”

 

 


BUREAUCRACY BEDLAM OVER GARDA VETTING FOR DONEGAL STUDENTS

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Early Childhood Care and Education students all over Donegal this month are caught in the middle of the latest bureaucracy bedlam over Garda Vetting for placement in early childhood services.Avril McMonagle DCCC Manager

Donegal Childcare Manager, Avril McMonagle has this week confirmed that this issue was flagged earlier last year as having the potential to bring training placements to a standstill if a solution wasn’t agreed by January 2014.

This is proving a significant challenge for training organisations, students and Donegal’s 151 childcare providers and will impact negatively on the delivery model of early childhood degree and FETAC training programmes offered to an estimated 400 students across the county.

Traditionally, Garda Vetting was carried out by colleges, IT’s and training organisations for early childhood students before going out into childcare services.

The previous practice of confirmation by individual letter that Garda Vetting had been undertaken and that there are no issues arising, no longer meets HSE requirements.

New HSE inspection standards now require Garda Vetting forms to be held on site by the childcare providers otherwise the service will be deemed non-compliant under this particular regulation.

“This all sounded fine, well at least until the Data Protection Commissioner was thrown into the mix,” says Ms. McMonagle.

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner have informed training providers that they cannot, under the Data Protection legislation, share Garda Vetting forms with a third party that is, the childcare provider.

A common sense solution was then put forward to query whether the student could pass on the clearance evidence obtained by training organisation to the childcare provider directly themselves – but no, this practice has been deemed unacceptable also.

Understandably, early childhood service providers do not want to have a recorded non compliance through no fault of their own and are currently forced to refuse student placements.

Some students have commenced vetting procedures independently through allocated agencies in an attempt to get around the chaos. However existing delays of 14-16 weeks will prohibit second semester placements and no doubt cause a snowball effect in an already inefficient vetting system.

Ms. McMonagle concludes ‘If this debacle was created so that children would be better protected from harm or abuse, then every professional involved would exercise tolerance and understanding. However, when this shambles of officialdom has been caused by the physical location of a piece of paper – it’s difficult to exercise any tolerance at all’.

DCCC are currently working with training organisations and childcare providers to form a collective response to be put to the appropriate agencies at the end of January.

 

BARNEY LAFFERTY WINS MAC CUMHAILLS SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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Mac Cumhaills

ANNUAL BUFFET DINNER DANCE

The Dinner Dance took place in the Club on Sat night. Again we had a large crowd attending.

Paula Lafferty supplied the food and it was gorgeous as usual.

The Club Awards followed the food. Terry O Reilly presented the 7 Mac Cumhaills players who played with the All Ireland Winning Nicky Rackard Team, with trophies to remember this momentous occasion.

The following received awards on the night:

Jamsie Donnelly, Paddy Hannigan, PJ Browne, Gary Browne, Ciaran Matthewson, Lee Henderson, Justin Mc Ghee- Nicky Rackard Awards.

Senior Hurler of the Year. Bernard Mc Menamin,

Young Hurler of the Year. Dylan Laverty

Senior Footballer of the Year. Brian Lafferty

Young Footballer of the Year. Aaron Kelly.

Reserve Footballer of the Year. Martin Gallagher.

Third Team Footballer of the Year. Daniel Gallen.

Handballer of the Year. Cormac Muldoon.

Club appreciation award. Joe Dunnion.

There was a special presentation to Eugene Gallagher. Incredibly, at the AGM Eugene was returned as club Treasurer for his 40th year.

Eugene gave a speech, recalling some of the events that he has witnessed over the years. Presentations were made by Chairman Terry O Reilly, Assistant Chairman Brendan Dunnion and Patsy Mc Cool from the Ladies Committee.

This was another brilliant night in the club, well done to everybody involved. Special thanks to Shaun Gallagher who saved the day and stood in when the band couldn’t attend.

THE KUBE

Sean Mac Cumhaills are delighted to announce the launch of The Kube. Contestants will pit their wits against the Kube to win a first prize of €4000.

This incredible night will take place on the 1st Feb in the Villa Rose Hotel. Doors open at 7.00pm. First contestant at 8.00pm. This is an event not be missed.

Full details are on our website www.seanmaccumhaills.com

MAC CUMHAILLS COUCH TO 5 K WALK/RUN

There will be a 5k walk/run on Jan 26th at 1.00pm. All money raised will go to the Donegal to Galway cancer bus. Registration from 11.30am in the clubhouse.

Refreshments will be served in the club house afterwards.

Entry fee for adults is €7 and €3 for Under 16′s. Come along and support this very worthy cause. We will need some people to help steward on the day.

Please contact Simon if you are available to help out with this event.

CLUBHOUSE BAR

The Clubhouse bar is now taking bookings for parties. For all your special occasions, christenings, birthdays, functions.

Contact Simon at 085 1503092 for more information

IRISH DANCING CLASSES

Irish dance classes every Wed in Gaa centre 6 to 7 pm and 7 to 8 pm also Saturdays 4 to 5 pm and 5 to 6 pm qualified tutor reg with coimision le rinci gaelacha.

Adult keep fit non competitive Irish Dance Lessons will begin shortly.

For further information contact Lorraine on 087 1261349

3G ASTRO TURF PITCH

State of the art 3G Astro pitch is available. Please contact Terry O Reilly(0866095347) for times etc

LOTTO RESULTS

There were no winners of this weeks lotto. Numbers drawn were 7,11,18 and 25. There was 1 match 3 winner.

Anne Mc Loone jr receives €150.

Next weeks jackpot is a massive €8,400.

Eugene Gallaghers team is selling this week.

MAC CUMHAILL’S BINGO

Mac Cumhaill’s Weekly Bingo is in Villa Rose Hotel this Sunday at 8.00pm. The snowball jackpot is an incredible €8,100 for 45 numbers or less.

SIGNS

Anyone wishing to take a sign in a prime location on a gable wall, please contact Alan Martin.

 

WOMEN SENT FOR TRIAL ON €120,000 ARSON CHARGES

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gavel1TWO women have been sent for trial on arson charges.

Stacey Doran, who is 29 and from Ballybegley, Newtowncunningham, faced two charges when she appeared before Letterkenny District Court.

She was accused of arson at Main Street, Newtowncunningham on April 15, 2011.

She faced a second charge of arson at Colehill Newtowncunningham on August 29, 2011.

The second woman, Donna Kildea, who is 29 and from 483 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, is charged with arson at Colehill, Newtowncunningham on August 29, 2011.

Judge Paul Kelly remanded both women on bail, and referred the case to the next sitting of the Circuit Court in Letterkenny on January 28.

Ms Kildea’s solicitor Ciaran O’Gorman applied for legal aid for counsel, saying that “these offences can attract a term of imprisonment of up to 14 years and in this case we are talking about damage caused of between €120,000 and €150,000.”

Judge Kelly granted a similar request made by Ms Doran’s solicitor Patsy Gallagher.

Both women signed €1,000 euro bail bonds and were released to appear at the circuit court later this month.

 

GAA NEWS: DUNGLOE HOST SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIC WORK-SHOPS

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An Clochan Liath Club Notes

Ba iad 3, 11, 14 agus 20 na huimhireacha lotto a tarraingeadh ag deireadh na seachtaine seachtaine agus nior baineadh póta óir an lotto. Beidh €3,100 sa phóta óir don seachtain seo. Bhain na daoine seo leanas €20 an ceann Jerry O’Donnell Carnmore Road, Danny Rodgers Meenmore, Liz Gallagher Tully, Kathleen McDyer Kerrytown agus Seamus Sweeney.  MarK cLERKIN

Bhain Roseanne O’Donnell as Annagry €150, agus bhain Sarah Boyle as Meenatottan, Kathleen O’Donnell as Bunaman agus Hugh Gallagher as Na Glentaí €100 ag an bhingo.

Thanks to everyone for attending the strategic plan work shops, anyone wishing to participate can still do so on line by going to Dungloe’s Facebook page and clicking on the on-line link.

We are glad to announce that we have collected and delivered monies totaling 4,909.50 Euro for both the Dungloe Patient Fund and Donegal Hospice.

Mark Clerkin gathering 1,569.50 Euro for the Donegal Hospice and a combined effort from our Hairy Men totaling 3,340 Euro going towards the Dungloe Patient Fund.

Thanks to the Hairy men of Daniel Walsh, Dara McNiff, Conor Comack, Eamon McGee, Brendan Brennan, Kevin Bonner, Joe Boyle, John Fred Sweeney, Jamie Sweeney, Joe Sweeney, Myles Sweeney, Marty Boyle, Peter Ward, Noel McBride, Adrian Sweeney, Raymond Sweeney, Joe Neely, Tony Boyle and Mark Clerkin for all their gathering and to all the people who contributed through the month of November.

DONEGAL COMPANY SIGNS €7.9M CONTRACT FOR NEW BALLYSHANNON PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

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ballyshannonclock175THERE is good news on two fronts today from the one contract deal helping the county twice.

Today saw the signing of contracts between the HSE and Boyle Construction, Trentagh, Letterkenny for the construction of a new Primary Care Centre and other associated accommodation in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.

The €7.9 million development, on the site of the former St. Catherine’s Convent, Townparks, Ballyshannon, will deliver a modern centre for primary care services in the South Donegal area and will bring together other HSE services that are currently provided from a number of different locations within the town.

The construction work on the project is due to begin shortly and is expected to take about 15 months to complete.

This project is part of the HSE’s National Strategy to develop purpose-built Primary Care Centres delivering primary care services to local communities.

Some of the services which will be provided from the new primary care centre include General Practitioner Services; Public Health Nursing Services; Community Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropody, Dietician Services; Dental Services; Speech & Language Therapy services, Mental Health Services; Psychology Services; Geriatric Services, Counselling and X-ray. There will also be facilities available for visiting services.

Mr John Hayes, Area Manager, HSE Donegal said today: “The HSE in Donegal is delighted to have signed the contract for this new Primary Care facility, which will greatly enhance the delivery of services within the South Donegal area.

“This Primary Care Centre will allow the public to have easy access to an increased range of services based in one location. It is hoped that only those who need the specialist services available in an acute hospital will need to go to the hospital setting. The development of Primary Care Teams is a key element of our national plan for developing community-based health services.”

Welcoming the new development, Dr Eamon Stack from the Bayview practice said: “The doctors and staff of the Bayview practice are delighted that the project is going ahead, and we look forward to its timely completion.

“It will improve services for patients, and strengthen the already good working relationship we have with the HSE staff working in the Ballyshannon area.”

 

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