John McAreavey’s selfie with camp leaders

THE Michaela Camp is coming back to Donegal.

The week long summer camp for girls set up in memory of Michaela McAreavey will be in Letterkenny this year after a successful first year in Stranorlar.

This year’s camp is at Loreto Convent from July 14 to 18 for girls aged between 11 and 13.

The Michaela Foundation Girls’ Summer Camp is based on 5 core values; Faith, Fashion, Fun, Irish and Wellbeing.

Jam packed with fun activities, here is a little taster of what Campettes will doing— having parties and “ Rocking the Boat” in Faith, unleashing their creativity and individuality making jewellery and customising bags in Fashion, dancing in Fun, learning their favourite pop songs as gaelige in Irish, zumba dancing and drama in wellbeing! All of this will be topped off by a very special Camp Celebration on Friday!

In addition to all of these activities and treats which the girls will be making to bring home, each attendee will also receive a Limited Edition Michaela Foundation Girls’ Summer Camp jersey, unique to Campettes!

Michaela Foundation is aiming to deliver more Camps than ever throughout Ireland due to the awe-inspiring success of the previous two years.

Michaela Foundation has received very impressive feedback from Campettes about their experience.

One Campette said, “Awesome, extraordinary. The best thing I’ve ever done!”

Parents noticed the impact too, one parent posted on Facebook “Enrol your young girl – she will love it! Last year my daughter emerged much more mature and thoughtful.”

Not to mention the benefits leaders’ obtain from participation, “I benefitted greatly from the camp. I gained friends for life and skills that I can use time and time again.”

John McAreavey from Michaela Foundation told Donegal Daily: “We are delighted to be able to spread the camp to 12 venues this summer, including Donegal.

“Several camps were full within 12 hours of registration opening this year, which I think shows just how much the Campettes enjoyed it and how much parents valued it last year.

“We have a great team of volunteers at our Donegal camp in Letterkenny. They having been putting in lots of hard work to ensure each Campette will have a fun, enriching and memorable week! I would encourage people to sign up soon, as places are going fast.”

To sign up to the camp or to find more information, visit www.themichaelafoundation.com Camp costs £50/€60 and runs from 9.15am to 3.45pm, Monday-Friday.

The Donegal volunteers on the Camp

The Seniors had a good win over Lifford last Saturday evening. Next up this weekend we welcome Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin to Páirc na nGael. See Facebook for throw in times. Training continues at Pairc na nGael every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. New players always welcome.

Well done to Oisin Keenan who played in Clones on Sunday on the Cumann na mBunscol team.

There will be a cake sale in aid of the Girls Camogie teams after all Masses in the community room of the Church of the Irish Martyrs this weekend 21st/22nd June.

With the summer holidays just around the corner we are pleased to announce that Letterkenny Gaels will be holding summer camps in Hurling, Camogie & Football. The Hurling camp runs from the 7th-11th of July, Camogie from the 16th-18th of July while the Football Cul Camp is on from 28th July to the 1st of August. For more information contact, 085 1743228 for Hurling, 086 8163605 for Camogie & 086 7325955 for Football.

The U-14 Hurlers lost the Division 2 All County final last week against Dungloe. Despite the Gaels leading at half time Dungloe went on to win the match. Congratulations to the Rosses men on their win. Credit also goes to our own team and special thanks to Stephen Doherty for his commitment throughout the year.

We hosted an U-8 blitz last Saturday morning at Pairc na nGael with visiting teams from Baile na nGalloglach, Gaoth Dobhair and Na Dúnaibh.

Our U-10 footballers travel to Naomh Colmcille on Friday night for a blitz.

U-6, U-8 & U10 Football continues every Sunday morning at 11am at Pairc na nGael.

We are currently looking for girls aged 9-12 to join our U-12 Gaelic football squad. Training on Wednesday evening from 6.30-7.30. Contact Jim Farrell on 086 0566893 for more details.

Our 5th & 6th class Camogie team played in a blitz on Saturday last and finished the day unbeaten. Thanks to Lisa Mc Aliskey (Camogie development officer) for organising the day.

Camogie training continues every Tuesday evening at Pairc na nGael from 6-7pm for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th class. 5th, 6th class & Secondary school on Monday evening 6-7.30pm at Pairc na nGael. Contact 086 8163605 for information. New players welcome.

The numbers in our club lotto have increased to 28. Any members of Friends of the Gaels wishing to change their weekly numbers should contact John McDermott or Sharon Harnet.

U-16 training continues at Pairc na nGael every Wednesday & Friday at 5.30pm. There will be no matches until after the exams.

Hurling training for U-6, U-8, U-10 and U-12 continues at the pitch every Thursday evening from 6.30-7.30pm. Hurleys and helmets provided for training.

Club members wishing to avail of Club Donegal should contact Jim on 0862271435. Membership includes free admission to all Club League & Championship games in the county for 2014.

For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, www.letterkennygaels.donegal.gaa.ie , Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael

A driving charge against actor Gerard McSorley was withdrawn after he apologised to a couple outside of a local courthouse.

Well known actor Gerard McSorley chats to a Garda as he left a previous sitting Letterkenny District Court. (NewspixIrl)

The star of many films and TV programmes including In The Name of the Father, Veronica Guerin and Father Ted, appeared at Letterkenny District Court on a charge of careless driving.

Gardai were about to be sworn in for the hearing of the case when the court was told there was a development.

The court was then told that the injured parties did not wish to proceed with their complaint.

A charge of careless driving against McSorley of 1 Cul Na Toinme, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg was listed as happening on May 14th, 2011 at Cranford.

Garda Inspector David Kelly said the injured party did not now wish to proceed with the case.

He said Mr McSorley had met the injured parties outside the court and apologised to them.

He also said that the civil aspect of the case had also been rectified.

Judge Paul Kelly instructed that the matter be struck out.

Senior Men

Division Three Reserve

The cross lads were the better side in the first half but were very wasteful in front of goal kicking eight wides before the break. They went in 06 to 0-3 up but there should have been more daylight between the sides.

The home team scored the first point of the second half to go four up but that was to be their final score of the match. The men from Newton powered to victory scoring 2-5 unanswered. The final score was Red Hughs 0-7 Naomh Colmcille 2-8

Division Three Senior

This was one of the most anticipated encounters of the weekend with Naomh Colmcille the visitors to the Cross looking to get one over on their ex-manager Stephen Friel.

The visitors scored the first point of the game after only 30 seconds on the clock when their midfield man struck from distance. They struck again five minutes later to go two up. The Reds got to grips with the visitors and scored two points of their own to level the game up with two frees from Damien Brown. The visitors were strong in the middle of the park and were winning the lions share of possession they went one up again in the thirteenth minute when their centre half forward kicked over another long distance effort before Brown equalised with another free. It was a close hard battle with hard tackles flying in from the visitors who used their physicality to their advantage. The Newton men scored one more before Brown struck another two before the break to leave the Reds one up at half time. The Half Time score Red Hughs 0-5 Naomg Colmcille 0-4

The visitors started the second half as they did the first scoring a point in the first few seconds. The Reds then sparked to life and upped the tempo moving the ball a lot faster than they had in the first half and the visitors struggled to get possession. A sweeping move from the back line seen the ball tapped over the bar from the young Johnny Carlin to finish off a great move. From the kick out the Naomh Colmcille side scored another point to tie the match up once again. Two minutes later in an almost carbon copy move of Carlin’s point, this time seen Calvin Bradley rattling the net with a well taken goal. The Reds were a goal up but failed to put the visitors away and they rallied with three unanswered points to again put them level. It was a rip roaring contest with both sides going for it. With the game now in the last minute and both sides frantically looking for the winning point Red Hughs broke up the pitch with speed Cathal Doherty delivered a fine pass inside to Bradley who rounded the defender a goal chance was on but he took the sensible option to tap it over to put them one up with the game now in injury time. From the resulting kick out the visitors got the break in the middle of the park and went on the attack. Their number eight tried his luck from distance to try and level proceedings again but it was drifting wide before their corner back somehow got his fist to the ball catching everyone unaware and Reds keeper Luke Kelly was unable to stop it from ending up in the net. Time was up and the ref called a halt to the game from the kick out. It was a victory that Naomh Colmcille wanted badly and celebrated like they had just won the championship but that was just measure of what it meant to them.

The final score was Red Hughs 1-9 Noamh Colmcille 1-10

Next Game is at home to Maomh Brid this Saturday Reserve Throw in 6pm Senior 7.30pm

Training continues on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.30pm for seniors and minors.

Senior Ladies

The ladies training continues as usual on Monday and Thursday at 7.30pm The league will be resuming shortly after the exam break.

Minor Board

The under 10 boys and girls playing in blitz in Mc Cumhaills on Saturday morning. Bus is leaving the pitch at 10.15am bring €2 for the bus

The under 12 boys played St Eunans on Monday evening in Letterkenny. They started slowly and found themselves well behind before they got going. They put in a mighty second half but were unable to claw back enough scores to get in front. The final score was Red Hughs 5-6 St Eunans 7-11 They play Glenfin next Monday the 23rd at home Throw in 6.30

The under 14 boys are playing Burt in the semi final of division 3 championship shield. The game was postponed on Saturday and will be rescheduled this coming week.

The minors are playing Letterkenny Gaels on Wednesday evening in Letterkenny in a friendly to restart their season after the league campaign and exam break.

Local League

The local league will take place earlier this year kicking off in the first week of July. Ther will be a slightly different structure this year with the teams being split up more on a evenly matched basis. There for we are having a local league registration night next Monday the 23rd in the clubhouse from 7-8pm registration is imperative so that we can pick the teams evenly. Registration is €2 per child.

Minor board meeting next Monday in the clubhouse at 8pm all managers please attend.

Other News

Good luck to the Dromore N.S. girls team who are playing Falcarragh in the County Final on Wednesday in O Donnell Park Letterkenny at 11.30am

Buncrana GAA Notes for Week Ending Sunday 15th June 2014

Senior Football

It was a disappointing end to the Seniors long trip to Naomh Brid on Friday night. The home side were strong in the first half, going in 6 points up at half-time. Buncrana came out for the second half determined to make a game of it and in a period of domination they managed to reduce the home sides lead to 2 points. Unfortunately for Buncrana, Naomh Brid were then awarded a penalty which the keeper initially saved only for the home side to get the deflected ball into the net for the goal that finally killed off Buncrana’s gallant fight-back. Final score was Naomh Bríd 1-10 Buncrana 0-9.

There was no Reserves game this week.

Senior Training

Seniors & Minors Hurling training is on Wednesdays at 7.00pm. All players are urged to make every effort to attend.

Seniors, Reserves, U-18, & U21 Football training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New players always welcome!

There was no Senior Ladies game this week. Training every Wednesday at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New members always welcome.

Club Jerseys

Elizabeth Anne is now taking orders for the new Buncrana club jersey’s. Keep in mind lads that they are player fit/tight fit. If you want to order one let her know the size and number on back you require, price €50. EA also has club shorts and white shorts are in stock.

Underage Reports

U14 Hurling

BUNCRANA EDGE OUT EUNANS IN HUMDINGER U14 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Buncrana 5-04 St. Eunan’s 4-02

The spectators in Convoy’s Centre of Excellence for the county ‘A’ hurling final were treated to fine weather, fine drama and to great commitment from all thirty plus players.

Buncrana won it in the final minute with a goal from Cathal Óg Wilson. It could so easily have gone the other way.

Not thirty seconds earlier a strike from Eunan’s excellent Shane O’Donnell had goal written all over it but for high heroics from the Buncrana keeper, Óisín Kelly. The final minute reflected drama from the throw in by Senior Referee Hugo Wallace from Burt.

Buncrana got the scoreboard ticking with a point from Aaron Craig. Shane O’Donnell got his first of three goals and followed with a couple of points.

Aaron Craig on twenty minutes hit the Eunans net. Niall O’Doherty followed with a point for the Scarvey boys. When Letterkenny’s Ethan Doherty rattled the Buncrana goal Eunans had taken control. The Buncrana mums and dads looked worried. Their sons had swept all before them up till this point. They were League and County Féile champs and favourites to complete the treble.

The O’Donnell Park manager, Gordon Randles’ boys were fighting tooth and claw and led by a goal with halftime beckoning. Matty Mulholland a touch of class from Inis Eoghain then nets and equalizes . The end of the first half – All square.

Early after the restart Eunans miss from the penalty spot. Buncrana get another three pointer through Cathal Óg. Eunans step up to the mark: Shane O’Donnell’s two strikes score to the value of six points. The Letterkenny lads lead by a goal. Buncrana mammies are more worried. Niall O’Doherty points a free. The difference is two points. Jason McLaughlin’s fine goal leaves Buncrana a point to the good. Eunans attack : wide, wide, save. And again attack, attack, spectacular save. Ryan Hegarty points for Buncrana .

The last sixty seconds will live long in the spectators’ memories. Both squads shone. Managers Cathal Wilson and Gordon Randles and their coaching teams have very fine players for the future. Both teams were praised by the Donegal County Minor Board for a terrific game of sporting hurling.

U14 Football

The boys did brilliantly and have now qualified for the Div 1 Championship final. This is a great achievement for a really talented and dedicated bunch of lads. They overcame their close neighbours Muff in an exciting and tense affair which lived up to all the pre-match expectations. A highly billed game lived up to the name with high scoring and great commitment shown by both teams. Although Buncrana started well they found themselves 3 points down at half time. After a half time chat the boys came out in the second half and scored 3 unanswered goals. This laid a platform for the rest of the half with Muff now chasing the game. Although Buncrana went on to win by a good margin it didn’t feel like that on the line as both teams gave their all right up to the final whistle. Both teams deserve great praise for their commitment and fair play. Next up is McCools in the final with the date to be confirmed. Hopefully Buncrana can get some of their wounded players back fit and ready for the final, we’re sure none of the players will want to lose out on that after all their hard work to get the team there.

Under 14 Girls Football

The girls lost narrowly to Ballyshannon last week by 2 points. The management knew that the trip would take its toll on performance, especially in a school week, and tried to rearrange the date to a Friday or weekend to facilitate our young primary school players but unfortunately this was not possible.

As expected, our performance in the first half was not up to our usual high standards and we were second to the ball and failed to tackle and break down the Bundoran attacks. However, thanks to the goalkeeping of Leah Gallinagh and with Shannon Hegarty taking some fine scores, we finished the first half trailing by only one point.

At the break some tactical switches and substitutions were made and the Buncrana girls finally blew away the cobwebs and started to dominate for most of this half. It was clear from the team’s performance that despite their youthfulness they were the better team and they took the game to Bundoran. The girls competed for every ball and played and moved the ball much better as a team. Bundoran’s defence, especially the half back line, was the defining factor in this game as they absorbed the pressure and minimised our scoring chances. The final score was Bundoran 5-4 Buncrana 5–2 in what was a very exciting game right up to the final whistle. The girls can be proud of their performance and will have learned a lot from this game, especially the younger girls.

Well done to:

Leah Gallinaigh, Rachel Gillespie, Niamh Grant, Lucy Herron, Ciara Doherty, Orlaith Mc Cracken, Chloe Frazer, Sophie Doherty (captain) Caoimhe Doherty, Courtney Clare, Nicole Donaghey, Mia McCusker, Catherine Mc Gonigle, Shannon Hegarty, Derbhla Gleeson, Aoife McGill, Rachel McLaughlin, Beth Doherty, Caitlin Gillespie , Briana Doherty

U8s

Our U8s held a home Blitz on Saturday welcoming Robert Emmets, St Eunans and Glenswilly.

A total of 11 teams played great football showing very good skill and determination at this early age. It was a pleasure to watch from the sideline. Thanks to all our young referees who did a great job. Thanks to the Players, Coaches and Parents who helped make this a successful day.

Under Age Training

U6 Football 6.30-7.30pmFriday Scarvey

U8 Football 6.30 – 7.30pm Friday Scarvey

U8 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey

U10 Football 6.30-7.45pm Friday Scarvey

U10 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey

U12 Football 7-8pm Monday & Friday Scarvey

U12 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey

U14 Football 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Friday Scarvey

U14 Hurling 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Thursday Scarvey

U12/U14 Girls Football 7-8pm Mondays Scarvey

U16 Girls Football 5-6.30pm Tuesdays Scarvey

Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Jackpot this week. The Club really appreciates all those who both sell and buy the Lotto as the funds raised go a long way to keeping the Club going.

In a new initiative we are looking for drivers to drive youths around housing estates on Saturday morning from 11-12.30. Anyone available should be at Scarvey for 10.30. Contact Club Chair Sean Clerkin on 0862388071 for more info. Lotto sellers needed, if you have an hour to spare each week contact Club Treasurer on 0860297444 for details.

Go-Games – Basic Refereeing.

Next course up in our Development of Referees for our game will be held on the 23rd June,Venue to be decided yet.

Please get names and contact numbers to Club Secretary asap as places are filling up fast!

Donegal Mór Hurling.

A new Twitter page, Donegal Mór Hurling, has been launched to compliment Donegal Óg Hurling which is enjoying an increasing number of contributions and visits.

The aim is to spread news of senior hurling events, results and fixtures within the broader GAA and hurling community. Information, hopefully, will come from club or board secretaries. Suggestions are welcome.

Cardiac Screening

Following the completion of a two year research programme in which nearly 300 GAA players were examined in an attempt to assess the effectiveness of various screening methods, the GAA’s Medical, Scientific & Welfare Committee updated its position paper on cardiac screening.

The GAA now advise that the most effective way to identify risk is for players over the age of 14 to undergo cardiac screening on one occasion. It is also advised that this process be repeated before the age of 25. Players should consult their team or family doctor if they wish to get screened and screening should consist of completion of the GAA’s Cardiac Screening Questionnaire, a Physical Examination and an ECG.

As part of its commitment in this context and to aid diagnosis, the GAA in conjunction with the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have implemented a programme whereby any doctors carrying out a cardiac screening programme for a GAA player will be able to send that ECG to the cardiac department in the Mater under Dr. Joseph Galvin to have a sports cardiology opinion on the ECG.

In order to avail of this service, GP’s should contact Ruairí Harvey, the GAA’s Player Welfare Administrator in Croke Park (ruairi.harvey@gaa.ie or 01 865 8685).

We would recommend that any interested players, parents or guardians download the Cardiac Screening Questionnaire, or alternatively there will be some copies available in the clubhouse. http://www.gaa.ie/medical-and-player-welfare/cardiac-screening/

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 orwww.twitter.com/buncranagaa @buncranagaa, or visit our website www.buncranagaa.com.

Some of the huge crowd begin to register for the Loughside Community 5K.

The inaugural Loughside Community 5km fun walk/jog/run was a massive success with over 750 people taking part.

The event, run in conjunction with the Woodland NS and Cashelshanaghan NS, raised much needed funds for both schools and the Loughside Community alert scheme.

Most Romantic Couple Winner (Declan and Elanor O’Carroll

Noel Sweeney, chairperson of the Loughside Community said, “We were hoping to get 150 to 200 people but couldn’t believe the numbers that showed up”.

“There was Grannies, Grandas, Mammies, Daddies and lots of boys and girls; it was a great family night for the whole community”. “We are extremely grateful of the support from the local community”.

Reports on the night were that the event was very well organised and the course was challenging but very safe for children, starting and finishing at the Woodland NS.

Noel said “there was great work done by the parents committees from both schools and members of the Loughside Community”. “There was a great buzz on the night and a real sense of community spirit, which is what we wanted to achieve”.

The race was won on the night by local athlete Michael Black from the Letterkenny 24/7 triathlon club in a time of 17:09. Second and third senior males home were Barry Meehan and Raymond Birch, both from Letterkenny Athletic Club. Maeve Callaghan was the first senior woman home in a time of 22:04 followed closely by Catherine McKinley and Cliodhna Dunne, all wearing the Letterkenny AC colours. First and second home in the junior male race were local athletes Enda McBride and Ben Carr with very impressive times of 19:21 and 20:15 respectively.

Some serious looking athletes!

The junior female prize winners were Laura Kealy and Ellen Kemp, both residents of the Loughside Community. The first 40+ male home was Paddy McDaid from Letterkenny AC followed by Kevin Connelly from the Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon Club. The 40+ female race was also won by a 24/7 Triathlon Club athlete Sabrina Mackey followed by Greta Toye from Gartan. First Boy and Girl home from the Woodland NS were Conal Bonner and Claire Doherty. Matthew McLaughlin and Kate Kemp were first home from the Cashelshanaghan School.

Getting ready for the race!

John Russell from the Letterkenny Activity Centre, Mark Doherty from Century Cinemas and Adrian Gallagher from Career Wear Ltd sponsored the prizes on the night.

Naomh Muire Club notes

Next 100 Club Draw will take place on Wednesday 25th June. Can all sellers have their subs in with the co-ordinator by Sunday 22nd as agreed by committee,so the draw can be run off on the 25th.

Lotto Jackpot this week is €1220.

Peil na mBan; The U-12 girls were at a blitz at The Burn Road, in Termon on Saturday. Thanks to An Tearmann for a well run blitz and the ladies who provided refreshments for the teams and parents. Feature of the day was an A&B Matches, featuring a Gaeltacht Alliance Naomh Muire/Gaoth Dobhair V An Tearmann and the winner here was certainly the Gaeltacht with Gaeilge been the predominant language from all three teams in these games. Maith sibh!

Ladies Training/Games for this Week. U10/U12 Girls is on Thursdays from 5.30 to 6-30pm.

Thurs; From 6.30 to 7.30 training is for U14-U16-Minors and ladies.

U14 County semi-final Naomh Muire V Milford is set for the 24th June,time and venue to be confirmed later in the week.

Senior ladies play Glenswilly this Saturday 21st in The Banks, tbc.

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The Best of luck to Jade & Robbie O’Donnell on Sunday 22nd who will be on duty with the county ladies team as they play Armagh in the Ulster Semi-final in Lisnaskea, Co.Fermanagh at 5pm. Supporters on your way back from Clones drop in an support the ladies on their quest to get to the Ulster final and hopefully a treble of wins for Donegal on Sunday.

The U-16 boys begin their division 1 league campaign at home to Naomh Conaill this Wednesday in the banks with throw-in at 6pm. Good luck for the season ahead. Under 8 training every Wednesday at 6 and Saturday morning at 10. Under 10 training every Tuesday at 6.15 andSaturday at 10. The under 14 boys had a great battle with kilcar in the championship and went down by a goal. They play away to Naomh ultan this Thursday evening where a win will secure a place in the semifinals.

The senior and reserve teams both lost narrowly to Bundoran at the weekend. There is no game this weekend due to the Donegal game. The next league game will be at home to Na Cealla Beaga on Sunday 29th June.

KILCAR CLUB NOTES

Seniors

Our seniors and reserves both had good wins away to St Michaels in Division One last Sunday the final score in the senior match was St Michaels 0-07 Cill Chartha 0-08 and the reserve result was St Michaels 1-06 Cill Chartha 2-06, no matches next weekend so next up is a home tie against Ardara on Friday 25th at 8pm and both teams are away to Naomh Conaill on Sunday 27th.

Donegal County Teams

Best of luck to the seniors and minors against Antrim in the Ulster Championship semi-finals in Clones this Sunday especially to Patrick, Ryan, Stephen, Conor and Andrew.

Scrap Saturday

Bring your unwanted Scrap Metal items to Towney GAA fields this Saturday 21st June, all Scrap Metal items welcomed see posters and our website for more information all funds raised will go to the development of CLG Chill Chartha.

Underage

Our Under 14s had a comfortable victory over Naomh Ultan in the Championship on Wednesday last, they also played Naomh Mhuire on Friday evening in what was a great team performance from the lad’s the final score was Cill Chartha 2-17 Naomh Mhuire 3-10. Our Under 12s had a narrow victory over Naomh Ultan on Monday evening the final score was Cill Chartha 4-09 Naomh Ultan 3-10.

Lotto

There was no winner of the Club Lotto Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot is €5,800 this week’s numbers were 7, 15, 20 and 21 winners were: €50 Morgan Carr c/o West End Bar, €30 Sandra McCloskey, Derrylaghan and €20 Edel Byrne, Largymore. Lotto Plus numbers 7, 8, 22 and 28 there was no winner.

Bingo

Club Bingo winners €150 Marie Doogan, €145 Gladys Fuller, €140 Teresa Gallagher, €80 John Cunningham (Glen), €70 Joan McGuinness, Margaret McGinley, Ann Maguire, Rose McFadden, Kathleen Cunningham, Carmel Gallagher and Ann Lowther. The Jackpot next week is €2,200 on 45 numbers.

For the latest news visit our website www.kilcarcargaa.com you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/CillCharthaGAA and @KilcarGAA

Four Donegal athletes have been named on the 45 strong Irish team to represent Ireland at the European Team Championships.

Tori Pena

The Donegal athletes named on squad are Mark English, UCD in the 800 metres, Ann Marie McGlynn, Lifford in the 3km and the Finn Valley pair of Tori Pena in the pole vault and Dempsey Mc Guigan in the hammer.

The team Leader is Finn Valley’s Patsy Mc Gonagle

The team will compete at the European Team Championships 1st League in Tallinn, Estonia from the 21st-22nd of June.

The Irish team will face Estonia, Belarus, Greece, Norway, Romania, Portugal, Finland, Belgium, Hungary, Slovenia and Lithuania during the two-day competition, with the top three finishing teams earning a promotion to the following year’s Super League.

Ireland hosted the team championships last year in Dublin with the Irish team achieving its highest ever placing finishing seventh.

With one of the strongest teams in recent years set to line out Ireland will be targeting a top five position at the 2014 event in Estonia.

A Letterkenny man kicked in the front door of his ex-girlfriend’s house and then spat in her face after thinking she had another man in her bed.

Letterkenny court.

Shane Cullen, 23, called to the home of Aishling Kirwin at Glendale Manor at 3.30am on October 9th last year.

He had been out drinking and was extremely intoxicated.

Cullen, of 17 Glendale Manor, had earlier passed Ms Kirwin’s house and spotted her ex-boyfriend’s car outside.

He arrived at the house and demanded to be allowed in.

He kicked the door in and climbed the stairs and confronted Ms Kirwin asking who was in her bed with her.

She denied there was anybody in the bed but he then spat in her face.

Solicitor for Cullen, Kieran Dillon, said there was a large amount of alcohol consumed by the accused and he was deeply sorry for what had happened.

“He is very sorry for what happened but there was a large amount of alcohol consumed and the situation he had seen earlier had been festering with him,” said Mr Dillon.

He said the couple were back in a relationship and now had a child together.

There was a total of €1,124 worth of damage caused and Cullen had €400 in court to pay as part of that compensation.

“They have weathered the storm and are together and focusing on the future,” added Mr Dillon.

Judge Paul Kelly adjourned the case for a probation report until September.

WALKING GROUP – Meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am for a walk or stroll of about 30 – 40 minutes with a cup of tea afterwards if you want. All are welcome to join this group. Contact Marie Hutchinson or the Dunkineely Community Limited Office if you are interested: 087 3421922.

DUNKINEELY IN BLOOM – This competition will brighten up the town and surrounding area. From St John’s Point to Croagh and Tullintain to Ballymagowan – if you’re in the Parish of Killaghtee, please consider entering. No fee to enter as Dunkineely Community Limited has funding from Donegal Local Development Company for plants and workshops to help get you started. We’ll be looking for winners of categories such as:

> Best Business > Best small town garden > Best Church > Best school > Best vegetable plot

> Best large garden > Best container garden etc.

The main winners will be the community of Dunkineely, Bruckless and Killaghtee area if we all take part however small or big a garden plot/place for window boxes/pots we have.

Judging will take place Sunday 10th August.

But the main winners will be the community of Dunkineely, Killaghtee and Bruckless area. Entry forms available from the Dunkineely Community Limited Office and in local business’s in the Community. “This is a great Community event if we all get involved!” If you are interested contact Dunkineely Community Limited Office on 087 3421922 if you’d like enter or help organise in anyway.

MC INTYRE’S BAR – Every Wednesday night have Traditional music from 10:00 pm, also Traditional music session in McIntyre’s Bar, Dunkineely on Sunday afternoon at 5pm. All musicians and singers welcome.

A FESTIVAL COMMITTEE – Is being organised for the Dunkineely area and we are looking for volunteers to organise and help run a range of activities. Please call Dunkineely Community Limited’s Office on 087 3421922 if you think you can help. A meeting will be held on Thursday 19th June at 7:00 pm in the Manse. All welcome.

DUNKINEELY FESTIVAL – Are hosting an Art Competition & Photography Competition. Details will follow soon. Keep a look out on Dunkineely Community Limited’s Facebook page.

DUNKINEELY COMMUNITY LIMITED – are hosting an “ICE-CREAM FUNDAY” in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland on Thursday 26th June at the Manse in Dunkineely! It’s a date for your diary and it’s guaranteed to be fun! It’s a great way to get together with your friends and family to have fun with ice-cream all while raising funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. Please come and support this great cause!

BRUCKLESS ROAD RUNNERS – THE POINT 10K CHARITY FUN/RUN/WALK – Is taking place in Dunkineely on Saturday 16th August 2014 at 11:00am (Same route as last year). The chosen charities for this year’s event are Billy’s World Ireland and Clara House Killybegs – (Day Centre for Intellectual Disabilities). Everyone welcome! Contact Pauric McNern for further information.

A DEFIBRILLATOR – Is now in Killaghtee School, it is on the wall closest to the road. The following people are trained and key holders:

Andrew Walker – 087 2276366

Carol Duddy – 074 9737046

Norman Henry – 087 9474350

Phyllis Young – 087 1300499

Clive Vance – 086 8276575

Georgina Armstrong – 087 3921384.

There is also a key in the following places: Dunkineely Health Centre, Dunkineely Community Limited Office and Killaghtee School.

DCL – Has a library of over 500 books from Children’s Literature. (Roald Dhal’s Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone & The Goblet of Fire), Classics (J.R.R. Tolkien to Marian Keyes), Horror, Comedy, Booker-Prize etc. Rent a book from just 20c or perhaps DVD’s, Lego Batman or The Patience Stone from just 50c per night.

Come into the office weekday mornings from 9:30 – 12:30 pm and use the Internet (20c per half hour) or Print Documents (20c per page).

Please note that Dunkineely Community Limited office has changed it’s number to 087 3421922.

A DONEGAL politician who lost his seat in the council elections has been censured today for making double expenses claims.

The Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) has today published its investigation report about alleged contraventions of the Ethical Framework for the Local Government Service (Part 15 of the Local Government Act 2001) and the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 by former Councillor Pádraig Doherty, Donegal County Council.

The report follows an investigation hearing held on 12 May 2014.

The Standards Commission found that Mr Doherty contravened sections 168 and 169(3) of the Local Government Act 2001, acted in disregard of provisions of the Code of Conduct for Councillors and did a ‘specified act’ within the meaning of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 by claiming travelling expenses from Údarás na Gaeltachta in respect of his attendance at the Association of County and City Councils’ Annual Conference 2007 at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, County Waterford on 8, 9 and 10 March 2007 and later also claiming travelling and subsistence expenses in respect of attendance at the same Conference from Donegal County Council.

The Standards Commission also found that Mr Doherty contravened sections 168 and 169(3) of the Local Government Act 2001, acted in disregard of provisions of the Code of Conduct for Councillors and did a ‘specified act’ within the meaning of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 by claiming travelling expenses from Donegal County Council in respect of his attendance at the Irish Central Border Area Network Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dundalk, County Louth on 20 November 2008 and later also claiming travelling and subsistence expenses in respect of attendance at a meeting of Údarás na Gaeltachta in Furbo, County Galway on 21 November 2008.

The Commission found that Mr Doherty was not entitled to make separate claims for his journeys from home to Dundalk and then from home to Furbo and that he should have made a claim to Donegal County Council for his journey from home to Dundalk and then made a claim to Údarás na Gaeltachta for journeys from Dundalk to Furbo and from Furbo to his home.

The Standards Commission also found that Mr Doherty contravened sections 168 and 169(3) of the Local Government Act 2001, acted in disregard of provisions of the Code of Conduct for Councillors and did a ‘specified act’ within the meaning of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 by claiming an overnight subsistence allowance from Údarás na Gaeltachta in respect of his attendance at meeting of Údarás na Gaeltachta in Furbo, County Galway on 21 November 2008 when he had not availed of accommodation to justify the claim.

The Standards Commission found that each of the contraventions was committed recklessly and was, in all the circumstances, a serious matter. The Commission also found that Mr Doherty did not act in good faith in relation to each of the contraventions.

The Commission has sent its report to Mr Doherty, to Mr Seamus Neely, Chief Executive, Donegal County Manager and Councillor John Campbell, Mayor, Donegal County Council (whose predecessors made the complaint to the Standards Commission) and also to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and to the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government.

In his letter to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Commission Chairperson, Mr Daniel O’Keeffe, informed him that the Commission is concerned at the scope for abuse by persons making such claims to more than one public body and has requested that he give consideration to putting in place arrangements across the public service for cooperation by public bodies in ensuring that only the appropriate amounts within the relevant regulations are paid in response to claims by persons to more than one body in respect of the same period.

The next monthly meeting will take place in the clubhouse at 9pm on June 30th.

The club’s annual 5k is scheduled for Wednesday 25th of June at 7.30pm. Entry is open for both adults and children and registration will take place prior to the race on the Tuesday evening at 6pm and again on the night of the race from 6pm.This is a fantastic fundraiser for the underage of the club so any support you can give would be much appreciated.The organising committee will hold a meeting in the clubhouse this Wednesday at 9pm to finalise all aspects of the race and if you can be of any help on the night please attend.Any queries you may have please contact Lee Gildea on 086 6059117. A big thank you to Donegal Stationery who are the main sponsors of the event and to Larkins Bar Newmills who are to sponsor all the water on the evening.

With regard to football matters the Seniors and Reserves were in action at home to Ardara last Sunday with the Reserves the only winners on the day. Both teams have a free weekend coming up due to the Donegal v Antrim game.

We would like to wish our three County men all the best for next Sunday namely Neil, Michael and Cormac.

Our under 14 boys are through to the Northern Championship final after wins over both Cloughaneely and Glenfin over the last week.

The final against Downings is due to be played the weekend of the 4/5th of July with date venue and time to be confirmed.

The Kelloggs  GAA summer camps are coming up on the 7th to 14th of July, Registration is available through Paddy Mc Ginty on 087 9210846.

The Thirds recorded another victory over Mac Cumhaills last Saturday by 2-9 to 6pts.Next up for the Thirds is Pettigo away on Saturday next at 7.30pm.

The Under16s and Minors return to action after the exam break, with the 16s at home on the 27th to Naomh Colmcille at 7.30pm and the Minors game  at home to Lifford with date and time to be confirmed.

The winning numbers in this weeks Lotto were 10,11,15,19 match 3 winner was Paddy Mc Ginty and the jackpot now stands at €4560. Next weeks sellers are Aisling mc Daid and Deirdre Gallagher.The Ladies team are away to Naomh Mhuire this Sat evening June 21st with throw in time to follow later.

Finally congratulations to under 14 player Conor mc Ginty who won the skills competition at the club and went on to represent the club at the county competition.

DDTV: Come along to the Balor Theatre in Ballybofey this Saturday and enjoy a lunchtime concert to celebrate Fête de la Musique as part of the 5th Cello Meeting Ireland.

The concert will feature participants of the Cello Master classes in solo and cello ensemble playing as well as the Donegal Junior String Orchestra.

The programme will include music by Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky and many more.

Teas, coffees and refreshments will be available at the venue and you are welcome to bring your own lunch.

The event is organised by the Donegal Music Education Partnership with the Donegal Chamber Music Society.

Balor Theatre, Saturday June 21st at 1.15pm

Our video features a young Donegal Chamber Music String Quartet. Click play to watch.

FOUR MASTERS NOTES

Under 10′s Football: Our under 10s footballers played host to teams from Ardara and Robert Emmets in a very entertaining blitz on Saturday morning at Tirconaill Park. Over 30 boys lined out in the blue and white and gave a great account of themselves in all their matches.

Well done to all involved and to the parents who provided the refreshments, thanks also to Lee Jordan and Pauric Harvey for refereeing the games. The boys are back out again this Saturday 11.00 am at home, this time they will face teams from Naomh Ultan, Killybegs and Naomh Mhuire. The Kevin Faulkner memorial for under 10 boys and girls continues on Wednesdays evenings with the final taking place on wed the 25 th June.

Best of luck: to Darragh Quinn against Antrim in Minor Football Ulster Semi Final and Karl Lacey, Paul Durcan & Luke Keeney against Antrim in Ulster Senior Football semi final Sunday 22ndJune in Clones.

Club membership: will close on 30th June, please contact Paul Timoney 0872791305

Well done: to Seniors/ Reserves who beat Termon on Sun15th June

Sponsor a Virtual Sod: this unique initiative is available on a new link on ourwebsite www.fourmastersgaa.com or contact any club officer about details, to sponsor either by PayPal or contact club member. Please support this initiative, check out or virtual pitch

Follow us via Facebook, Twitter, Club App andwww.fourmastersgaa.com

Kavanagh’s Supervalu Kits for Clubs: We’re asking members and non members in our community that support Four Masters GAA Club that when shopping in Supervalu could you supports this new initiative Every time you spend €20 in a single transaction in Kavanagh’s SuperValu Donegal Town, you will receive 1 voucher. Ask in store for further details.

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Aidan Callaghan backed up his performance in Camlough with a comfortable victory in the National Series Sprint Triathlon in Mullaghmore Co.Sligo. He improved his time from last year by over two minutes

He led from start to finish in ideal racing conditions in the picturesque seaside resort. There was a big turnout from the club with some very good performances and some significant improvements from the 2013 race. It was the first sea swim for a few members and they all acquitted themselves admirably.

The club had two juniors participating, Stefan McCrossan in his first event and Christine Russell winning her age category. At the time of going to press we did not have all the results so will hold off until next week before publishing.

On the international front Nicholas Fowell and Colin Dean competed in the UK half iron man competition in Exmoor Somerset with Nick qualifying for the world half Iron man championship in Canada in September as a result of his excellent performance. Colin was carrying a bug all week and did Trojan work to complete the course all things considered.

Evelyn Boyle is flying the flag this week taking part in the European Duathlon in England.

On the local front there were two five ks with some impressive performances at the Loughside five K and the Lifford five k with Michael Black winning the Inaugural five K event based in Roughpark Letterkenny Sabrina mackay winning her first category prize at the same event in and Lisa Dalton performing very well in Lifford.

results

Loughside 5K

1 Michael Black 17.09

5 Martin Devenny 18.48

10 Kevin Connolly 19.29

13 Seamus Nallen 20.24

16 Martin Donnelly 20.47

19 Tony Bonnar 21.05

32 Sabrina Mackey 22.17

51 Shaun Logue 23.56

71 Julie McGoohan 26.02

98 Shauna Maloney 27.53

Lifford 5k

24 Gavin Crawford 18.17

25 Paul Doherty 18.18

27 Mark Hunter 18.18

61 Lisa Dalton 20.12

76 Liam Tinney 20.58

85 Clara Quigley 21.46

SATURDAY week, June 28, sees seven Donegal Bikers head on fund raising expedition from Malin Head to Mizen Head, in Aid of Dungloe native Sr Mary Sweeney’s School for the Hearing Impaired in Makeni, Sierra Leone. 

Sr Mary’s neighbour Declan Quinn along with a number of other Donegal Bikers took up the initiative after many long years of hearing of the selfless work Sr Mary carriers out in caring for the children of Sierra Leone.

Declan told Donegal Daily: “On Saturday next a number of bikers from across Donegal are beginning the journey from Malin Head to Mizen Head on a Motor-Cycle fund raising trip to raise funds for Sr Mary’s School in Africa.

“Over many years we in the Rosses have heard of the selfless work sister Mary carries out and we are extremely proud to call her one of our own.

“I have met with people who have visited the area and the stories are truly inspiring. Sr Mary has 220 hearing impaired children attend her school, she is aiming to make the school self sufficient in growing their own food on a farm within school grounds, we hope that the fund-raising effort of this motorcycle tour will go some way to help on her endeavours. All funds raised will go directly to Sr Mary, and every penny will be spent in helping the children in her care.”

Donation cards are available in most shops locally, or people can donate directly to the school-fund through the details below

Bank of Ireland

a/c name: SJC School for Hearing impaired

a/c no: 42313697

Sort Code: 90 04 20

Members of Carndonagh Boxing Club.

A well-known boxing club may now be unable to move into its new clubhouse after vandals caused up to €3,000 of damage.

Windows were smashed and doors kicked in during the attack at Carndonagh Boxing Club on Sunday night last.

The premises, at Barrack Hill, has been a labour of love for workers at the club with a total of €150,000 already spent on the building.

John Lynch, a committee member of Carndonagh ABC, told Donegal Daily that they are disgusted by the attack.

“We have rented a premises for the past 30 years at Chapel Street and this was our dream building.

“All the money was raised through fundraising and now these vandals come along and attack the building for no reason other than thuggery.

“We are very annoyed and we don’t know when we will be able to move into the premises now,” he said.

The club, which has up to 60 members, boasts a number of All-Ireland champions.

John added “The aim of the club has always been to give kids some direction in their lives.

“Now other kids have come along and done this. It’s just so frustrating and we don’t have the money to carry out these repairs at the moment.”

A JUDGE has ordered the destruction of a series of items used by Donegal poachers.

Judge Paul Kelly made the order after an application by the cross-Border Loughs Agency.

Conservation officer John McCartney said the haul amounted to items seized on the Donegal side of the Border in 2013.

The Loughs Agency has to apply to the court for destruction orders on items which it seizes in the line of duty.

The application before Letterkenny District Court was for 143 illegal nets, 11 boats, 3 fishing rods, 3 eel traps, 4 fixed blade knives and other assorted items.

All of these items were seized by Fishery Officers in Donegal in cases where people were illegally fishing made off leaving them behind, Mr McCartney told Judge Paul Kelly.

“In the case of nets, given the low salmon numbers particularly in the River Finn, fishery officers will seize a net to prevent fish getting trapped rather than wait for the poachers to return to collect it,” he said.

“This was of particular concern last year when we had a period of low water and high temperature conditions.”

Rosses AC notes

Well done to Ailbhe O’ Donnell who won a silver medal in the Girls U-16 Long Jump with a personal best jump of 4.94m at the Ulster Track & Field Ch’s in Antrim Forum last weekend. Amy Hanna also qualified in the Long Jump with 4.63m. Fodhla Mc Fadden won a bronze medal in the High Jump with 1.40m and also qualified in the 250m Hurdles with a time of 40.98 sec. Saskia Boyle also had a good run in the hurdles with a time of 41.24 sec. Jessica Oglesby threw 7.99m in the Shot Putt and 16.75m in the Javelin while Rebecca Greene jumped 1.20m in the High Jump and threw 12.27m in the Javelin.

Well done to Noel Diver who ran an excellent 17:26 in the Lifford 5k and also to Brendan McBride who ran 19:53.

Many athletes are focused and training hard towards this year’s Gael Force North which takes place on Saturday 28th June. Entries are still being taken if interested. Support for all athletes on the day will be a welcome site.

Good luck to the four Rosses AC athletes heading to Tullamore for the Children’s Games on Saturday.

Aoife Mc Gee and Tara Geoghegan will be competing in the U-10 80m and Long Jump while Emma Maloney and Emma Bonner will be competing in the U-10 Turbo Javelin.

The Half and Full Donegal Marathons will take place on Sunday 24th August 2014. Every level of runner or walker is invited to participate. The 26.2 mile course will take in Letterkenny and the surrounding area. This promises to be an event which will both challenge and encourage all the participants. Discount rate available before end of June.

Juvenile training for the younger athletes in Carrickfinn is now finished for the summer.

Wednesday night training at the Industrial Estate will be put on hold for the summer months as many people are preparing for Gaelforce North, taking part in 5ks, etc and will commence again in late August.

Fit4Life is in Mulladearg on Mondays at 6pm and Wednesdays in Carrickfinn at 6pm. All levels catered for. Walkers and beginners welcome.