The ESB is reminding people that swimming is not allowed in any of its reservoirs – including one in Co Donegal.
In a statement, the electricity supplier said its reservoirs are deep and fast flowing with uneven ground making them extremely dangerous for swimming.
They include the reservoir in Assaroe in Ballyshannon.
The warning is being made as a result of the current spell of warm weather.
COAST Guard staff and volunteers are to issue children with plastic ID bands in a bid to prevent the repeat of the chaos on Rossnowlagh beach last year.
A child went missing on the famous strand amid fears he was in the water during last July’s heat wave.
Thousands of people in their cars caused gridlock on the beach when they all tried to leave at the same time as the tide came in.
The Sligo 118 rescue helicopter and lifeboat crews were forced to scramble to the beach in an attempt to find the child who later turned up safe and well.
“With the beach weather hopefully sticking around for a while Irish Coast Guard units around the country have started distributing wristbands for children under the “Give us a hand” campaign,” said Dara O’Malley-Daly from Malin Head Coast Guard station.
“The wristbands which are disposable allow parents/ guardians to write their phone number on it and place on a child’s hand.
“If the child gets lost the phone number can be contacted and everyone reunited quickly, minimising the need for a large scale search and undue concern for parents. The wristbands are free and made of Tyvek material which is durable and waterproof.
“Coast Guard units around the country are distributing the wristbands at coastal/ inland waterway locations. They are also making them available for collection at lifeguard stations and public buildings like libraries.”
Gardai found a man sipping a can of beer after the car in which he was a passenger crashed after a high-speed chase.
Letterkenny court.
The car crashed into a telegraph pole after it has reached speeds in excess of 140kph outside Letterkenny.
Garda Sean McDaid told Letterkenny District Court he went to investigate reports of two men who were stealing diesel from cars at Ballymacool Woods.
When they went to investigate they came across Tommy Connors driving past them.
They followed him and when they activated their sirens and flashing lights he increased his speed in excess of 140kmh on narrow roads.
The car was going that fast that sparks were coming from it when it hit bumps on the road, the court heard.
“He took a number of corners blind and if anything was coming the other way there would have ben a head-on collision,” said Garda McDaid.
The Gardai eventually lost the Volkswagen Passat car they were pursuing but then noticed a telegraph pole in the middle of a road and the car crashed into a ditch.
“We ran up to the crashed car and the driver’s door was open. Danny Connors was in the passenger seat sipping a can of beer with both airbags deployed. We searched the area but couldn’t find Tommy Connors.
Tommy Connors, 31, of Canal Road, Letterkenny, denied being the driver of the car on March 2nd, last year.
He gave evidence that he had never driven in his life and that he was on disability benefit as he suffered from depression.
However Judge Paul Kelly said he was satisfied from the Garda evidence that Connors was driving the car.
Connors was charged with driving without insurance, dangerous driving, having no insurance and being involve din a hit and run at Kirkstown, Letterkenny.
Garda Inspector David Kelly revealed the accused had 23 previous convictions including one for the unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle.
Judge Paul Kelly ordered a probation report on Tommy Connors and adjourned the case until September 15th.
The sunshine is here and Dunfanaghy is looking brilliant and playing beautifully. The course is very busy and the club house has a great atmosphere about it.
Next Saturday the 21st June is our President’s day (Mr Brian Dolan). In the run up to that over the next week a number of Competitions will be taking place.
The first of these competitions will be on Tuesday when the Ladies will play for the President’s Prize. . Wednesday is the normal Open Gents Stableford. Thursday is the President’s mixed scotch foursomes and on Friday evening we have the President’s Scramble at 4pm. Please take part and enjoy the competitions. The presentation of prizes for the president’s prize to the Ladies, the foursomes and the scramble will take place on Friday night after the last card. Good luck to our President Brian on his big day. The timesheets for all the above competitions are now open so please get your name down and good luck to all.
The final of the Ryder cup competition takes place on Sunday and there is sure to be an exciting shootout. Any member not playing who is available to help on the day please contact the club.
Congratulations to James Sweeney on a super hole in one on the 2nd on Sunday.
Results;
Sat 14/6/14
1st Geoff Rountree 40pts
2nd Brian Wallace 38pts
Gross Graham Cummings 26pts
3rd Barry Treacher 37pts
Cat AD Neil Patton 35pts BOT
9′s Hugh Ferry 21pts and Danny Sutherland 21 pts
CSS 37pts.
Sunday 15/6/2014 Open 4BBB
1st D Gallagher/P McGinley 42pts
2nd J Sweeney/T Bonar 40pts
3rd D Porter/C Byrne 37pts BOT
Hole in One on 2nd James Sweeney.
Fixtures;
Wednesday 18th Open stableford competition
Thursday 19th President,s Mixed foursomes
Friday 20th President’s scramble
Saturday 21st President’s Day.
Sunday 22nd Club stableford Ryder Cup Grand Final
Oisin at work at the Villa Rose…go along and support him and his family on Wednesday night
THE people of the Twin Towns and across Donegal have been helping to support Oisin Merritt and his family since Oisin’s tragic fall in Mallorca.
Now colleagues and friends at Villa Rose Hotel where Oisin works are coming together tomorrow evening (Wednesday) for a special fundraiser to help the Merritt family.
And they’d like as many of you as possible to turn up.
The Finn Harps reserve player is being treated in hospital since his fall in Santa Ponsa.
Oisin is pictured behind the bar whilst recently fundraising himself for RELAY FOR LIFE, a reflection of his kind hearted nature – let’s get together as a community and show our support for Oisin.
So here’s how you can help in this message from staff at the Villa Rose:
As you might know Oisin Merritt is a member of our bar staff here at the Villa Rose Hotel and as such we are holding a Soccer Quiz fundraiser to support him & his family to help with the costs being incurred at this difficult time.
We are holding it here in the Forge Bar at the Villa Rose Hotel tomorrow night (Wednesday).
We know that the event will be greatly supported by our tight knit team of staff and Oisin is so well known and well liked within the hotel but the more support the better. We’d be very grateful to Donegal Daily readers if they could spread the word and come along.
Details: Villa Rose Soccer Quiz this Wednesday Night in support of our good friend & co-worker Oisin Merritt & his family. All money raised will go directly to Oisin. Starting @9.30pm.
Entry €50 Per Team (teams of 4).
PLEASE Share on Social Media.
COASTAL areas of Donegal – and many inland – experienced a ‘blue fog’ at the end of another stunning day in the county.
The cold air flow affected many areas in the north of the county, rolling inland from Lough Swilly and covering many towns and villages including Letterkenny at one stage before dusk.
The fog will linger overnight prompting a warning from Gardaí to motorists to take care – use fog lights if you are out and about.
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FOOTBALLER James McClean has issued an appeal after his two dogs were stolen.
The former Derry City man and Irish international pleaded tonight on Twitter for their safe return.
“Anyone in the derry/donegal area please keep an eye out for my two dogs, they have been taken while av been away,” he tweeted.
He has offered a reward for their safe return.
James has asked anyone who can help find his pets to contact him via his twitter feed @JMcC_23
There have already been some responses – with a possible sighting in Co Donegal earlier this evening.
Almost 300 runners took part in the Convoy Running Club’s 5k last night.
The race was won in fine style by Finn Valley’s Pauric McLaughlin followed closely by Gavin Crawford from the Letterkenny 24/7 triathlon club.
The following is a list of runners and their times.
Overall Bib Name M/F Cat Cat Rank Club Time
1 252 Pauric Mclaughin M SM 1 Finn Valley 00:16:09
2 113 Gavin Crawford M SM 2 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:16:37
3 131 ANTHONY DOTHERY M SM 3 00:17:00
4 182 Gareth Kerrigan M SM 4 milford 00:17:22
5 79 Seamus O Donnell M M40 1 Convoy AC 00:17:47
6 281 Brian Mccrea M SM 5 Finn Valley 00:17:48
7 214 Stefan Mccrossan M JM 1 Letterkenny AC 00:17:53
8 78 Liam Murray M SM 6 Individual 00:17:57
9 74 Bryan McNamee M JM 2 Finn Valley 00:17:59
10 441 Enda Mcbride M JM 3 Letterkenny AC 00:18:01
11 116 Paul Dillon M SM 7 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:18:01
12 48 Mark Hunter M SM 8 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:18:03
13 125 John Daly M M40 2 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:18:05
14 208 Martin Deviney M SM 9 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:18:10
15 114 Aidan Callaghan M SM 10 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:18:12
16 472 Micheal Duffy M SM 11 cranford 00:18:14
17 2 Warren Blackburn M SM 12 Convoy AC 00:18:15
18 112 Ben George M SM 13 Letterkenny AC 00:18:35
19 59 Conor Mc Laughlin M SM 14 Lifford AC 00:18:36
20 440 Ryan Stacey M JM 4 Finn Valley 00:18:49
21 17 Kevin Connolly M M40 3 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:18:51
22 103 Aaron Cole M M40 4 Individual 00:18:59
23 49 John Taylor M M50 1 Individual 00:19:02
24 232 Paul Mcgettigan M SM 15 milford 00:19:04
25 25 Clint Doherty M SM 16 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:19:10
26 132 PAUL LYNCH M SM 17 00:19:10
27 211 Brian Ward M M40 5 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:19:12
28 449 Adrian Gill M SM 18 00:19:13
29 263 Sean Crossan M M40 6 Finn Valley 00:19:16
30 243 Mark Connolly M M50 2 Finn Valley 00:19:18
31 282 Alan Mccrea M SM 19 00:19:19
32 270 Marty Mccabe M SM 20 00:19:21
33 284 Kevin Mcberity M SM 21 00:19:28
34 277 Seanmus Nallen M SM 22 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:19:32
35 221 Paul Gildea M SM 23 00:19:33
36 471 Garlth Duffy M M40 7 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:19:38
37 106 Martin Anderson M M40 8 Finn Valley AC 00:19:44
38 104 Barry Mackey M M50 3 Letterkenny AC 00:19:46
39 226 John Cannon M M50 4 tirconnell 00:20:01
40 177 Charle Gildea M SM 24 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:20:02
41 279 Denis Bonnar M M40 9 rosses 00:20:13
42 110 Alan Catterson M M40 10 Finn Valley AC 00:20:14
43 67 Adrain McHugh M M40 11 Individual 00:20:15
44 29 Trevor Doherty M SM 25 Individual 00:20:15
45 204 GARETH MCCARRON M SM 26 00:20:19
46 350 John Mccarron M M40 12 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:20:24
47 436 Dickie Walter M SM 27 00:20:28
48 136 TOMMY HILL M M50 5 00:20:29
49 107 Sean O’ Leary M M50 6 Finn Valley AC 00:20:30
50 152 Richi Duncan M M40 13 Castlefinn Running 00:20:31
51 142 EAMON CONNOLY M SM 28 00:20:34
52 42 Gavin Harris M M40 14 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:20:35
53 12 Eimear Gallen W F40 1 Finn Valley 00:20:36
54 124 Kevin Mcmeniana M SM 29 Lifford AC 00:20:40
55 117 Liam Cleary M M40 15 Lifford AC 00:20:44
56 203 PHILIP KELLY M SM 30 00:20:44
57 186 Clare Keenan W SW 1 Finn Valley AC 00:20:47
58 454 John Reid M JM 5 Finn Valley 00:20:50
59 40 Kevin Greenan M M50 7 Individual 00:20:50
60 473 Sammy Johnston M M40 16 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:20:55
61 477 Oran Odonnell M JM 6 Castlefinn Running 00:20:56
62 457 Stephnen Sweeney M M40 17 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:20:57
63 249 Michael Duncan M M50 8 Lifford AC 00:20:58
64 46 Iggy Houston M M40 18 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:21:02
65 264 Sabrina Mackey W F40 2 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:21:06
66 453 Michael Mcmenanin M M40 19 Finn Valley 00:21:06
67 66 Liam McGuire M M40 20 Lifford AC 00:21:06
68 253 John Criag M JM 7 Lifford AC 00:21:08
69 83 Leoni Mullen W SW 2 Lifford AC 00:21:10
70 54 Mark Mailey M SM 31 Convoy AC 00:21:11
71 153 Adrian Devine M SM 32 Castlefinn Running 00:21:17
72 213 Gabrill Mccrossan M M50 9 Letterkenny AC 00:21:19
73 435 Noel Mccormac M M40 21 00:21:22
74 97 Niall Barnes M SM 33 Individual 00:21:22
75 128 Ciaran melhinney M SM 34 00:21:22
76 77 Joe McNulty M M40 22 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:21:24
77 154 Shane Deery M SM 35 Castlefinn Running 00:21:24
78 462 Gerard Mcconnell M SM 36 00:21:26
79 135 Ciaran QUIGLEY W SW 3 00:21:27
80 223 Chris Ashmore M M40 23 00:21:29
81 99 Andrew Doherty M SM 37 Individual 00:21:29
82 262 Adain Mcfadden M SM 38 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:21:30
83 231 Brendan Patton M M50 10 Finn Valley 00:21:32
84 93 Ronan O’ Donnell M JM 8 Individual 00:21:35
85 238 James Crossan M SM 39 00:21:35
86 95 Fergus Carson M JM 9 Individual 00:21:36
87 126 Paddy Tourish M M50 11 Lifford AC 00:21:38
88 271 Oghan Mcgill M SM 40 KCR 00:21:40
89 119 Brian Boyce M SM 41 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:21:41
90 478 Sabrina Mcgrindder W JW 1 Lifford AC 00:21:49
91 176 Cathal Mcbride M SM 42 Convoy AC 00:21:53
92 151 Fintan Hagan M M40 24 Castlefinn Running 00:21:54
93 476 Jenette Odonnell W SW 4 Finn Valley 00:21:59
94 225 John Mcelwaine M SM 43 Lifford AC 00:21:59
95 94 Rodger O’ Connor M JM 10 Individual 00:22:04
96 109 Andrew Leyton M M40 25 Individual 00:22:05
97 138 AMANDA MONAGHAN W F40 3 00:22:09
98 65 Eugene McGinley M M40 26 Raphoe Road Runners 00:22:12
99 185 Michelle Hunter W SW 5 Finn Valley AC 00:22:13
100 31 Rachel Friel W SW 6 Lifford AC 00:22:18
101 464 Shane Odonnell M M50 12 Lifford AC 00:22:18
102 92 Aidrain O’ Donnell M M40 27 Individual 00:22:26
103 202 LIAM HARTE M M50 13 00:22:29
104 241 Patrick Mcdaid M M40 28 Lifford AC 00:22:31
105 251 Paul Mcnamee M M40 29 Lifford AC 00:22:35
106 466 Eugen Mcginley M M40 30 00:22:36
107 36 Joe Gallen M M50 14 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:22:37
108 244 Ann Marie Dalton W SW 7 Finn Valley 00:22:38
109 470 Howard Roddie M M50 15 00:22:38
110 258 Liam Mcmullan M M40 31 Convoy AC 00:22:40
111 140 JACKIE TIMONY W SW 8 00:22:45
112 438 Willy Breen M SM 44 Convoy AC 00:22:52
113 3 Caroline McGuire W F40 4 Finn Valley 00:22:53
114 89 Don Smith M M50 16 Convoy AC 00:22:54
115 87 Michael Roulston M M60 1 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:22:57
116 102 Abby O’ Connor W JW 2 Individual 00:23:04
117 200 PAT BURNE M M50 17 00:23:06
118 10 Sarah Doherty W SW 9 Convoy AC 00:23:08
119 69 Lindsey Toner W SW 10 Individual 00:23:12
120 86 Darren Reid M M40 32 Lifford AC 00:23:23
121 123 Liam Daly M M50 18 Lifford AC 00:23:27
122 167 Amanda Mcbrearty W SW 11 Castlefinn Running 00:23:29
123 118 Noel Mcnulty M M50 25 Lifford AC 00:23:33
124 184 Glorii Donaghy W F50 1 Finn Valley 00:23:39
125 257 Brendan Mcelhinney M SM 45 Convoy AC 00:23:41
126 127 Diamem Murphy M SM 46 00:23:45
127 57 Brendan Martin M SM 47 KCR 00:23:47
128 245 Franessa Patton W SW 12 Convoy AC 00:23:49
129 437 Dianne Stewart W SW 13 00:23:50
130 228 Gerard Baxter M SM 48 00:23:52
131 448 Larid Mckinley M SM 49 00:23:57
132 129 MARTIN LANGAN M SM 50 00:24:00
133 206 ROBERT MITCHEL M SM 51 00:24:03
134 256 Nail Mcglinchey M M40 33 lifford 00:24:06
135 160 Lisa Mcglynn W SW 14 Castlefinn Running 00:24:11
136 50 Kevin Kelly M SM 52 Convoy AC 00:24:17
137 80 Barry O’Donnell M SM 53 Convoy AC 00:24:20
138 465 Johnathan Wilson M SM 54 00:24:22
139 173 Richacl Bell W SW 15 Raphoe Road Runners 00:24:24
140 250 Rhonda Porter W SW 16 Lifford AC 00:24:24
141 150 Eamon Mcconnell M SM 55 Castlefinn Running 00:24:24
142 278 Sinead Mcmenmnin W SW 17 Castlefinn Running 00:24:27
143 14 Philip Connolly M M60 2 Letterkenny AC 00:24:30
144 269 Eamon Porter M SM 56 00:24:31
145 161 Joe Oleary M M40 34 Castlefinn Running 00:24:35
146 27 Roisin McGinley W F40 5 Lifford AC 00:24:40
147 458 Noelle Duffy W SW 18 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:24:47
148 105 Josephine Donaghey W SW 19 Individual 00:24:58
149 242 Damien Cauldwell M M40 35 Lifford AC 00:24:59
150 5 Melaine Sweeney W SW 20 Castlefinn Running 00:25:01
151 73 Paula Donaghy W SW 21 Convoy AC 00:25:02
152 121 Tommy Mchugh M M50 19 Lifford AC 00:25:03
153 60 Emma Bates W SW 22 Convoy AC 00:25:04
154 139 CHRISTINE MCNULTY W F40 6 00:25:06
155 444 Eamon Oregan M SM 57 00:25:10
156 246 Oliva Gillen W SW 23 Convoy AC 00:25:11
157 442 Martina Mcdaid W SW 24 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:25:13
158 34 Keith French M SM 58 Convoy AC 00:25:13
159 193 Mark Gildea M SM 59 00:25:13
160 229 Tina Mchugh W SW 25 00:25:14
161 62 Lauren Taylor W JW 3 Finn Valley 00:25:24
162 7 Dee Griffin W F40 7 Convoy AC 00:25:25
163 181 Elaine Mcgoldrick W SW 26 Castlefinn Running 00:25:27
164 222 Marjan Bangert W F60 1 00:25:29
165 32 Audrey Friel W F40 8 Lifford AC 00:25:32
166 201 BILLY BRODERICK M M50 20 00:25:34
167 254 John Criag M SM 60 Lifford AC 00:25:41
168 469 Corine Duffy W SW 27 00:25:42
169 274 Rajesh Mehan M SM 61 Raphoe Road Runners 00:25:42
170 47 Bernie Martin W F50 2 KCR 00:25:45
171 205 MARY MARTIN W F60 2 00:25:52
172 447 Veronica Patton W SW 28 00:25:57
173 260 Daniel Mullan M JM 11 00:25:59
174 9 Mary Doherty W SW 29 Convoy AC 00:26:00
175 227 Lissa Kilpatrick W SW 30 Raphoe Road Runners 00:26:02
176 275 Magan Quinn W SW 31 Raphoe Road Runners 00:26:04
177 101 Niamh Mc Clennan W JW 4 Individual 00:26:05
178 461 Emmett Scott M SM 62 00:26:19
179 273 Terencew Quinn M M50 21 00:26:26
180 64 Declan McCallion M M40 36 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:26:34
181 192 Annakla Gibson W JW 5 Convoy AC 00:26:36
182 191 Shona Mollony W F40 9 24/7 Triathlon Club 00:26:37
183 19 Eileen Crawford W SW 32 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:26:38
184 20 Stephen Crawford M SM 63 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:26:38
185 230 Linda Macbeth W SW 33 Raphoe Road Runners 00:26:40
186 90 Shauna Coyle W SW 34 Raphoe Road Runners 00:26:42
187 450 Bianca Crossan W SW 35 00:26:43
188 143 CIARAN MCHALE M SM 64 00:26:46
189 71 Rosemary Parkinson W F40 10 Convoy AC 00:26:55
190 130 EAMON LANGAN M JM 12 00:26:56
191 220 Debroha Carrigan W SW 36 00:26:56
192 236 Joe Gavin M M40 37 Lifford AC 00:27:00
193 147 SONYA GAVIN W SW 37 00:27:00
194 280 Lorraine Mcgrinder W F40 11 Lifford AC 00:27:01
195 475 Odonnell W F40 12 00:27:05
196 474 Kenny Odonnell M M40 38 Finn Valley 00:27:05
197 76 Sinead O’Connor W SW 38 Lifford AC 00:27:12
198 85 Kayleigh Smith W SW 39 Convoy AC 00:27:13
199 172 Lisa Mcglinchey W SW 40 Castlefinn Running 00:27:18
200 13 Denise Moss W F40 13 Aghyaran Runners 00:27:28
201 261 Gavin Mcdaid M JM 13 00:27:30
202 209 Joe Breslin M M60 3 Lifford AC 00:27:40
203 148 GABRIL CLARKE M M50 22 00:27:41
204 259 Marie Boyle W SW 41 Convoy AC 00:27:41
205 141 ELAINE MCGINLEY W F40 14 00:27:43
206 445 Elaine Park W SW 42 00:27:45
207 234 Yvonne Cairns W F40 15 Lifford AC 00:27:49
208 137 BENNY SWEENEY M M40 39 00:27:52
209 272 Hazel Long W SW 43 Raphoe Road Runners 00:28:00
210 26 Lavinia Culderbanks W SW 44 Convoy AC 00:28:04
211 455 Rosmary Monaghan W SW 45 00:28:04
212 210 Liam Kelly M SM 65 00:28:06
213 82 Caroline Crawford W SW 46 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:28:10
214 240 Loreta Mcnulty W SW 47 Castlefinn Running 00:28:20
215 166 Ann Marie Ohagan W SW 48 Castlefinn Running 00:28:23
216 207 Mary Curran W SW 49 Lifford AC 00:28:33
217 168 Louise Goudie W SW 50 Castlefinn Running 00:28:35
218 96 Brandon Mc Anney M JM 14 Individual 00:28:36
219 266 Grainne Mcelhinney W SW 51 00:28:36
220 98 Amy Boyle W JW 6 Individual 00:28:43
221 188 Caroline Mccrouddy W F40 16 Lifford AC 00:28:45
222 451 Marie Bonnar W F40 17 00:28:48
223 4 Grainne Rice W F40 18 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:28:55
224 224 Clemant Clarke M M50 23 Lifford AC 00:29:01
225 8 Dolina Laird W SW 52 Convoy AC 00:29:11
226 190 Paul Cullen M SM 66 00:29:14
227 247 Claudia Gillen W JW 7 00:29:16
228 248 Erin Gillen W JW 8 Convoy AC 00:29:17
229 72 Angeleine Driver W F50 3 Individual 00:29:39
230 239 Carina Peterson W SW 53 Castlefinn Running 00:29:43
231 237 Tresa Mathewson W SW 54 Castlefinn Running 00:29:44
232 158 Loretta Mcnulty W SW 55 Castlefinn Running 00:29:51
233 439 Ronnie Mcbride M SM 67 Castlefinn Running 00:29:51
234 463 Mary Odonnell W F40 19 00:29:55
235 267 Francise Spencer W SW 56 00:29:59
236 217 Julie Ronahan W SW 57 Convoy AC 00:30:11
237 183 Rozw Nelis W SW 58 Raphoe Road Runners 00:30:11
238 212 Dianne Arbuckle W F40 20 Lifford AC 00:30:19
239 6 Emma Connaghan W SW 59 Castlefinn Running 00:30:24
240 468 Cora Gallagher W JW 9 kcr 00:30:29
241 467 Mary Gallagher W SW 60 kcr 00:30:30
242 23 Grainne Greene W SW 61 Convoy AC 00:30:39
243 52 Charlotte Irwin W SW 62 Convoy AC 00:31:10
244 24 Emma Mungur W SW 63 Convoy AC 00:31:10
245 18 Karen Gallen W JW 10 Individual 00:31:57
246 180 Andrea Mccaallion W SW 64 youth reach 00:32:09
247 452 Colett Ward W F40 21 00:32:26
248 233 Mairead Brown W F40 22 Lifford AC 00:32:27
249 187 Noeleen Mccurddy W SW 65 Lifford AC 00:32:28
250 43 Laura Harron W SW 66 Convoy AC 00:32:32
251 122 Joan Culhoon W F50 4 Lifford AC 00:32:33
252 149 KATE MULLAN W F40 23 00:32:33
253 146 LAUREN LYNCH W SW 67 00:32:45
254 145 ANN LYNCH W F50 5 00:32:46
255 255 Iggy Mcguie M M50 24 Lifford AC 00:33:17
256 235 Ann Donnell W F40 24 Lifford AC 00:33:20
257 30 Julie Cole W SW 68 Convoy AC 00:33:24
258 443 Effa Gallahger W SW 69 00:33:25
259 481 Kathren Mailey W SW 70 Convoy AC 00:33:39
260 84 Alanna O’Leary W SW 71 Individual 00:33:57
261 268 Kathleen Oleary W F60 3 00:33:58
262 111 Caroline Catterson W F40 25 CKR 00:34:13
263 215 Denise Ferguson W SW 72 00:34:14
264 456 Tresa Brown W SW 73 00:34:15
265 81 Oran Taylor M JM 15 Individual 00:34:24
266 156 Eugenie Bolye M M40 40 Castlefinn Running 00:35:06
267 144 CHARLENE BOYLE W SW 74 00:35:07
268 171 Maud Boyle W SW 75 Castlefinn Running 00:35:08
269 75 Aoibhinn Kerrigan W JW 11 Lifford AC 00:35:13
270 55 Roisin Kerrigan W SW 76 Lifford AC Fit for Life 00:35:18
271 37 Clodagh Harris W SW 77 Convoy AC 00:35:34
272 88 Louise Arthur W F40 26 Individual 00:35:40
273 174 Christine Mccormac W SW 78 00:35:48
274 108 Diane Heatherington W SW 79 Convoy AC 00:35:56
275 179 Rachal Moore W SW 80 youth reach 00:35:56
276 479 Corine Kee W SW 81 killgordon 00:36:35
277 133 WESLEY MCCLEAN M SM 68 00:36:51
278 169 Louise Ferry W SW 82 Castlefinn Running 00:37:13
279 175 Annita Reynolds W SW 83 00:37:28
280 170 Marie Lynch W SW 84 Castlefinn Running 00:37:32
281 100 Alex Parke M JM 16 Convoy AC 00:37:49
282 134 BETTY BURNS W F60 4 00:38:02
283 283 Wendy Toland W F40 27 00:38:11
284 189 Francis Patton W F40 28 Convoy AC 00:39:00
285 480 Darren Mailey M SM 69 Convoy AC 00:40:13
286 219 Iris Carrigan W F40 29 00:40:36
287 120 Joan Mchugh W F50 6 Lifford AC 00:42:27
288 446 Celine Furey W SW 85 00:42:47
289 265 Clare Mcdermot W SW 86 00:46:38
290 216 Emma Mclaughlin W SW 87 Convoy AC 00:47:49
291 218 Lissel Toner W SW 88 Convoy AC 00:47:52
292 63 Anne Taylor W SW 89 Individual 00:47:52
293 1 Mandy Woods W SW 90 Convoy AC 00:48:18
294 460 Madden W SW 91 killgordon 00:50:25
295 459 Neil Madden M SM 70 killgordon 00:50:26
DDTV: Gerry Collins, the former smoker who, along with his family, has led this year’s QUIT campaign has inspired thousands of Donegal people to stop smoking.
Gerry sadly passed away in March and as part of his and his family’s final contribution to the QUIT campaign, we are publishing a new short film called Gerry’s Story – a short film about family, loss and gratitude.
The film is a final summation of Gerry’s message for smokers and for everyone.
It includes many of the moments and messages that we’ve seen in his three TV ads, but allows for a more detailed and deeper picture of himself, his circle of friends and family life, the thoughts of his loved ones, how it was for all of them to be part of the campaign, and their shared experience of his smoking, his illness and his final months.
Please click play to watch – and please share it.
Donegal’s homegrown music project BEO is growing from strength to strength.
The project, which sees students organise and promote their own rocks gigs, has been given a major thumbs up form the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO).
BEO met with IMRO CEO Keith Johnson at his offices in Dublin and the music industry boss says that the project now needs a nationa media presence.
“By the end of the meeting we had devised a plan to promote Comórtas BEO, led by Paddy Mc Kenna across the RTE network from talk-shows to breakfast shows and including an ambitious plan to feature on The Late Late,” revealed a spokesman for BEO.
IMRO are also going to fund this Media drive.
“This is very good news in all ways as it further cements the credibility of BEO publicly and allows us now to chase other commercial sponsors. If you feel you know of any company in a position to support please send them our way,” added the BEO spokesman.
On asking Keith what was it that brought BEO to IMRO’s attention he credited Aodh Mac Giolla Chearra and Shannon Bheir from Colaiste Ailigh for a very energetic and passionate presentation at HWCH in October 2013.
“This now brings our project to a new level a level where we will all need to work together to ensure we steer BEO in the right direction.”
WITH thousands of fans heading for Clones and Lisnaskea this Sunday to watch the minors, seniors and senior ladies play Ulster Championship semi-finals, Donegal’s players have helped launch a safer driving campaign.
The County Health & Wellbeing Committee of CLG Dhún na nGall and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group have launched a campaign to encourage all road users to change their behavior and make these changes part of their lives in the future, which will save lives and reduce serious injuries on our roads.
The message is simple – make smart choices about how you use the roads, never ever drink or drug drive, strictly keep to the speed limits and reduce your speed, make sure you and your passengers are wearing seatbelts before you set off on a journey, no matter how short and never use your mobile phone for any purpose while driving.
The campaign asks motorists and passengers to make a personal commitment to drive responsibly and a special appeal is being made to all Donegal supporters traveling to this Sunday’s Ulster semi-final in Clones against Antrim and any subsequent games to drive with care.
On the road as on the pitch you need to be alert. The campaign is fully backed by Donegal GAA and Donegal Road Safety Working Group with Donegal Senior Team Player, Ryan Mc Hugh as its Ambassador.
Footballers and management will be encouraging people to make their pledge to decide every time they sit in a vehicle before they turn the key, that they will make smart choices about how they use the roads. The hope is that everyone takes note and thinks road safety when using the roads.
This Road Safety campaign for the football season is being co-ordinated by Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer, Donegal County Council and Sean Dunnion, County Chairman, Donegal GAA as part of their road safety education and casualty reduction strategy.
“This is another opportunity to remind football fans about their road safety responsibilities Fans should ensure the enjoyment of the game isn’t followed by tragedy on the roads,” said Brian O’Donnell.
“Individuals and organisations should follow their football team’s example and make a commitment to support this campaign and ask all their family members to adhere to the rules of the road at all times and lead by example. It is also important to factor in a rest break on your journey from Donegal to the game.”
Sean Dunnion, County Chairman said: “The new County Health & Wellbeing Committee formed earlier this year immediately identified that Road Safety should be a focus area for their plan for 2014 so we are delighted now to partner with the Donegal Road Safety Working Group in delivering a campaign for our members and supporters as they travel to venues across Ulster and indeed hopefully outside the province later in the season as they support the Donegal Minor and Senior football teams.”
Ryan Mc Hugh said: “It was a great honour for him to be selected as the Donegal GAA Road Safety Ambassador and looked forward to working with both the County Health & Wellbeing Committee and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group in promoting a safe driving culture for both young and older drivers.”
He also appealed to everybody, both drivers and passengers, to heed the many safe driving messages that will be delivered particularly over social media channels in the coming months.
Donegal’s minors taken on Antrim in Clones from 12.15pm this Sunday, with the senior game to follow at 2pm.
Donegal’s Ladies play Armagh at 5pm in Lisnaskea.
Two Donegal schools have had their appeals for staffing levels upheld.
Joe McHugh TD
The schools are Glenmaquin National School in Knockbrack, Letterkenny and also Gartan National School.
The Department of Education and Skills issued the update after the second meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board in relation to the staffing levels of primary schools for the 2014/15 school year.
Deputy Joe McHugh said he welcomed the announcement.
“ The challenges facing small schools are an issue I have been raising continuously, calling for the Department to acknowledge that small schools in rural areas are facing different challenges from those in heavily populated areas and their unique positions need to be taken into consideration,” he said.
St Eunan’s Club players and members who organised a fun penalty kick competition at Letterkenny Shopping Centre of Sunday
ST Eunan’s GAA club news: The Senior footballers suffered another league defeat last Sunday away to Gaoth Dobhair. They have no game this week. The Reserve game was postponed and refixed for Friday, July 4th.
The Junior men had a narrow victory away to Glenfin last week and they are away this Saturday evening to Sean MacCumhaills, throw-in is at 7:30pm.
The Senior Hurlers have two midweek games in the Táin league in the next week, first up is the rescheduled game v Ballela that takes place this Wednesday (18th) in Garvaghey at 8pm. Next Wed. (25th) they make the short journey to play The Shamrocks.
Best of luck to all our players on the Donegal Senior and Minor teams that will attempt to reach the Ulster Final this Sunday in Clones v Antrim. On Sunday evening the Donegal Senior Ladies will also attempt to reach the Ulster Final when they take on Armagh in Lisnaskea at 5pm, Rose Boyle, Kaneshia McKinney and Lauren O’Connell represent us on that squad. You may be able to stop in on the way back from Clones to support the girls.
The National Hurling Féile is on this weekend in O’Donnell Park. 8 Teams from across Ireland will be playing in what will be a truly memorable event. Please come to the park on Saturday from 11am to support our boys, and to witness excellent hurling. The St Eunan’s Féile committee would like to thank everyone who have so generously supported the club in our preparations for the Féile this year. We could not do this without your help and financial support.
The Minor boy’s footballers begin their Championship campaign with an away game v Letterkenny Gaels next Wednesday evening (25th) in the new round robin format with a 7:30pm throw-in.
The U16 Boys footballers get back to league action after a break for the exams next Tuesday (24th). The A team travel to Gaoth Dobhair with the Development team having a bye week.
The U14 Boys footballers bowed out of this year’s championship last week after losing to MacCumhaills. Unfortunately that ends their season. This is something that will have to be looked at as these players are simply not getting enough football over a long enough period in the calendar year.
The U14 girl’s footballers will meet Termon in the Co. Div. 1 semi-final next Tuesday (24th) with neutral venue to be confirmed. Training on Thursday from 4.45pm to 6pm.
The U12 boy’s footballers make the short trip to Glenswilly on Monday evening (24th) for Go Games.
The U9 (born in 2005) Footballers make the short trip to Glenswilly this Saturday morning for Go Games (coaches are Cathal Doherty, Peter Curran, Declan O’Donnell and Bernard Doherty). Players are asked to be in Glenswilly for 10:45am SHARP for 11am start.
Ailbhe & Siubhan O’Donnell with Aoibhin Randles advertising a very successful cake sale in O’Donnell Park.
Thank you to everyone that helped out and donated to our fundraisers over the weekend.
There was a great atmosphere in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Saturday for the penalty shoot-out organised by Conor Gibbons and Peter Devine.
Then on Sunday there was a great crowd at the Bake Sale / Coffee Morning in the Park.
Winner: Meg
There were 6 winners in this week’s Lotto draw that matched 3 numbers and win €15 each.
Shona Branagan c/o Adrian Bonner, Dungloe; Hugh Kelly, Beechwood; Andrew Brolly, Croagh Patrick Ave. and john B Doherty (all Adrian); Mick Martin, Elmwood Downs and Noreen Harley, Killyclug (both card). The winning numbers drawn were: 3-14-15-16. Next week’s jackpot is €1,525.
Congratulations to Meg Carr who picked up 3 gold and 1 Silver medal at the Special Olympics last weekend in Limerick. Well done Meg!
Cúl Camps will be held in O’Donnell Park as follows in 2014: Football July 28th – August 1st and Hurling & Camogie August 11th – 15th. These are the only camps in O’Donnell Park this year. Price for the first child is €55 and includes Full Kit and County Colours Backpack. Please book early as this has a direct impact on how many club coaches we are able to get onto the Camps. Book online at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie (but please e-mail Paul McGovern: paulmagoo@eircom.net to confirm number of kids and age) or book with Paul McGovern by e-mail or contact me on 086-811 4151.
There will be another Finance Meeting tonight, Wednesday (18th) in the Clubhouse at 6:30pm for all Finance Captains and any other interested parties (if you missed last week’s meeting, feel free to come along this evening.)
Don’t forget to download the club App for keeping up to date with the latest news…it costs just €0.99 (a one-off payment).
We extend our sympathies to Orla McWalters and family on the death of Orla’s mother this week.
Voodoo Lounge in Letterkenny is looking for an experienced bar person to work in the voodoo lounge cocktail bar and the brand new vintage cocktail bar.
Voodoo and Vintage are busy bars looking for a cocktail mixer.
The ideal candidate will be working very closely with myself and the other cocktail team members in an award winning cocktail bar.
Cocktail experience is preferred yet but if someone has enough bar experience and a keen interest in cocktails and willing to learn, we will provide training.
This is a great opportunity to kick start a career in mixology and gain skills that money couldn’t buy.
Voodoo lounge cocktail bar is one of the busiest cocktail bars in Ireland at the moment ( we won best sales on cocktails in Ireland last year ) some times we can make up to 200 mojitos in one night, that’s alot of mint… 
Applicants can email a cv or if you don’t have a cv drop a line to emeremcglynn@hotmail.com
A Donegal woman was on cloud nine after her boyfriend proposed to her on a hot air balloon trip.
Romantic Troy Devaney made the most of the good weather to whisk Eloise Gillespie up in the air of Trim in Co Meath.
She thought it was simply a lovely birthday present as they took off.
But Eloise, 38, didn’t realise that classical guitarist Troy was planning to ask her to marry him.
When the couple were airborne Troy, 42, suddenly turned around to Eloise and proposed.
A stunned Eloise said yes to her long-term partner.
“I really had no clue. I initially thought he was going to bring me golfing,” she laughed.
Members of the Economic Security Subgroup of the Childrens Services Committee who commissioned report Profiling Challenges in the Education Sector in Donegal. L to R: Anne McAteer, HSE, Peter Walker HSE, Rosemary Lyons, Inishowen Development Partnership, Lorraine Thompson Donegal Youth Service, Genieveve Gavin DLDC, Liam Ward Donegal County Council, Mary McBride Donegal County Council and Loretta McNicholas Donegal County Council.
“Profiling Challenges to the Education Sector in Donegal in 2012” , a report produced by the Economic Security Sub-group of the Children’s Services Committee is being launched today by Mr. Paul Hannigan, President LYIT.
Following a series of budget reductions in the Education sector the Economic Security Sub-group commissioned research to establish their impact in Donegal.
This research was carried out by the Research and Policy Unit in Donegal County Council and funded by Councils Social Inclusion Unit.
The Report highlights that while the reductions have been applied in a uniform manner across the country their impact is more severe where high levels of deprivation previously existed and it is widely acknowledged that Donegal has, for many years, experienced some of the highest levels of deprivation and poverty in the state.
Speaking before the launch Mr. Liam Ward, Chair of the Economic Security Sub-group commented on the strong correlation between high levels of deprivation and education attainment.
“By creating further challenges to disadvantaged families in terms of access to educational opportunities and thus limiting careers choice, the potential for unemployment and poverty traps are increased and the social fabric that builds families is undermined. The implications of reducing resources needs to be recognised and addressed to prevent any further erosion of the skills and knowledge base within Donegal.”
Principals, students, parents and a range of professionals were consulted as part of this research and the findings highlight the importance of support services to school including the Education Welfare Officer and the Education Psychologist. Teaching staff value these highly and the report calls for additional funding for these services.
Students identified the critical role of Special Needs Assistants in the classroom as well as Learning Support and Resource teachers in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
Issues for parents include the cost of books and voluntary contributions and confusion around the School Transport Scheme.
The Donegal Children’s Services Committee comprises a range of organisations and agencies whose remit is to engage in joint planning and coordination of services for children and young people in the county. Its purpose is to secure better developmental outcomes for children and young people and two of the five outcomes set nationally are that children will be supported in active learning and that they will be economically secure. The recommendations from this research report will inform the Children and Young People’s Action Plan currently being developed by the Children’s Services Committee.
The Report can be accessed on line at:
http://www.donegalcoco.ie/NR/rdonlyres/72528355-5558-4D47-AAB8-067C171D8962/0/ProfilingEducationChallenges.pdf
IT’S hot out there today – temperatures heading for 24C this afternoon.
But visitors to west Donegal might just have mistaken it for El Paso.
At least that’s what the sign says…..on the Glen Road between Loughanure and Annagry!
Picture by Danny O’Donnell.
TWO men have been sent for trial, accused of the harassment and stalking of a woman.
Brothers Peter and William Gallagher appeared at Letterkenny District Court today where a book of evidence was served on them.
Peter Gallagher, who is 23 and with an address at Drumcairn, Manorcunningham faces a charge of criminal damage on August 4, 2013 at Doorable, Manorcunningham.
He faces a separate charge of harassment/stalking of a woman on May 9, 2013.
He was remanded on bail of €150.
Judge Paul Kelly ordered him not to contact any of the witnesses in the case whatsoever.
Legal aid was granted. The judge told Peter Gallagher that he if he wished to rely on an alibi he had 14 days to submit this to the State.
William Gallagher, who is 29, was also charged with causing criminal damage on August 4 last year.
He was also charged with harassment stalking on July 27 last year.
Judge Kelly also told him he must provide an alibi to the State if he planned to provide one at his circuit criminal court trial.
He was also released on bail with a warning not to contact prosecution witnesses in the case.
Legal aid was granted to both me.
The case was adjourned to Letterkenny Circuit Court on July 15.
MILFORD GAA NOTES
*Cul Camp*
The Cul Camp returns for another year this year from the 30th june until the 4th of July. The Camp is open to all children aged between 6 and 14 and all children who attend receive a free Cul Camp pack consisting of a kit and bag. The cost of the camp is €55 for the 1st child, €45 for the 2nd, and €40 for 3rd and subsequent. For more information contact Shaun Paul Barrett on 086-6052169.
*G4M&O Blitz in Cookstown*
Our G4M&O team are off to Cookstown on Saturday the 28th when they take part in the Mid Ulster Sports Arena annual fun day, starting at 11am. The following week is the Ulster G4M&O Blitz in Randalstown. Training is on Monday evenings at 6.45 and always open to newcomers.
*Seniors*
The Seniors were defeated last Saturday by Urris in Clonmany by 1-16 to 1-12. Next up for the Seniors is a home clash against Burt on Saturday 21st at 7.30pm.
*U12s*
The U12s played at home to Termon on Monday night and found it very tough against a very well drilled team. Despite both the A and B teams getting beat there were great performances from Owen McElhinney and Kelsey McAteer in the B Team, and Eamon and Eoin O’Donnell in the A Team. Next up is an away game to St Michaels next Monday.
*U8s*
Our Under 8′s travelled to Letterkenny Gaels on Saturday for a very enjoyable Blitz. We beat the host team easily in our 1st match with excellent displays from Dara Sheridan, Aaron Burns and Ryan McElhinney. In our 2nd match we won a very close encounter over Downings with Rory O’Brien, Dabhaid Lynch and Joseph Barrett excelling with some great long range scores. Our final match was agains…t a very strong Gweedore side and we lost narrowly after a very entertaining match. Best for CLG BnaG were Jason McAteer, Conor Coffey and Conor Houston. Many thanks to Letterkenny Gaels for their hospitality on the day and to all the parents who supported the team. Our next Blitz is in Lifford on Saturday 28th.
*Training Schedules*
Seniors/Reserves/U21s/Minors: Mon (8.30pm @ Crossfit LK), Tuesday & Thursday (7pm @ Pitch)
Senior Ladies: (@ Pitch): Wednesday (7pm), Saturday (10am)
Minors: (@ Pitch) Wednesday (4.30pm)
G4M&O: (@ Pitch): Mondays (8pm)
U16s: (@ Pitch): Mondays (6.30pm), Wednesdays (6.30pm)
U14s: (@ Pitch): Tuesday (4.15pm), Friday (4.15pm)
U12s: (@ Pitch) Thursdays (6pm)
U12s (Mixed): (@ Pitch) Thursdays (6pm)
Gaelic4Girls: (@ Pitch) Fridays (6pm)
U10s: (@ Pitch): Fridays (7pm)
U8s: (@ Pitch): Fridays (6pm)
*Underage Coaching*
Anyone interested in getting involved in the coaching of underage teams are asked to contact Shaun Paul Barrett on 086-6052169
*2014 Membership*
Club membership will be soon due for the 2014 year. Please be aware that Donegal tickets will only be sourced for paid up members of the Club. The rates remain unchanged from 2013:
Family – €50
Senior – €20
U18 – €10
Alternatively you can subscribe to the Club Lotto Database. For €17 a month you will receive:
- Full Family membership
- Entered into every weekly Lotto draw
- Automatically in a Christmas Hamper Draw (For subscribers only)
- 11 free weeks entry into the lotto
For more information contact Joe McNulty on 086-8547114
*Lotto*
This weeks lotto numbers were 3-5-12-14. No jackpot winner, 6 match 3 winners win €15 each. Marie O’Hara, Mairead McGlynn, Michael & Francie McHugh, all Milford, John O’Donnell, Kilmacrennan, Joe Coyle, Ramelton, and Mary & Charlie Barrett, Drumacloghan . Next weeks Jackpot is €880.
*Lotto Database*
Lotto database players are reminded that end of year payments are now due. Anyone wishing to join the lotto database in 2014 can download the standing order form from the Club website or contact Joe McNulty. The benefits of joining the database are:
- Full family membership for 2014 included
- Entered into every draw evey week
- Automatically in Christmas hamper draw (One for database members only)
- 11 weeks free entry to lotto draw
*Lucozade Sports Club Crusade*
Thank you to all who helped with this years bottle cap collection, your support was much appreciated and we would ask that everyone continues to collect their bottle caps for next years collection.
*Child Protection & ASAP Policies*
CLG BnaG Child Protection and Welfare Policy & Procedures and CLG BnaG Alcohol and Substance Abuse (ASAP) prevention Policy information sessions have been held for all members of the club executive and all those involved with underage teams. There will be further information sessions for underage members and their parents/guardians following the next registration in 2014. Please visit the ‘downloads’ section of our website (Milford.Donegal.gaa.ie) and view the policy for yourself. If anyone has any queries or concerns or comments please contact the club Children’s Officer Marian McNulty at 086/8506405 or marian.mcnulty@lyit.ie
*Volunteers Needed for Sub-Committees*
CLG BnaG is currently in the process of creating Sub-Committees to help implement and achieve the targets of a 5 year plan. If you feel you can contribute to the running of the Club in any small way, either in time or in ideas, please contact MilfordDonegalGAA@gmail.com, 0863400082 or send a PM. The Sub-Committees are as follows:
Finance
Underage Games Development
Adult Games Development
Club Administration
Club Facilities
PR, Communication & Culture
*Lotto Sellers Required*
The Club is seeking lotto sellers in the Milford, Ramelton and Rathmullan areas. If you are interested contact Joe McNulty on 086-8547114
*Evolution Fitness*
All paid up club members will now be able to avail of a €10 discount on 3 month membership. Normal 3 month membership is €80 but will be available to members for €70. If interested contact Jack Duddy at Evolution Fitness beside the mart in Milford
*Contact Us*
For all information and queries contact MilfordDonegalGAA@Gmail.com, follow us on Twitter on @CLGBnaG, and on Facebook on www.facebook.com/clgbaile.nangalloglach or see our website www.milford.donegal.gaa.ie/
*Milford GAA Club Gear*
Club gear is now available to order. Anyone who has ordered club gear but yet received it are to contact either Aidan or Barry. The range of club gear includes Hoodies, Tracksuits tops, Windcheaters, hats, navy polo shirts, white polo shirts, and t-shirts. There is some lovely gear available at very reasonable prices and photos are available to view on the club Facebook page. Orders can be placed with Agnes Ryan on 086-8194751.
Champions: Bundoran U14s defeated Convoy to win the D Championship Final
LADIES GFA NEWS: (You can send reports/pix to info@donegaldaily.com)
U14 Ladies Bundoran win Co Final Section D:
BUNDORAN 6-11
CONVOY 3-05
Last night, Bundoran Ladies brought back the first ever u14 Ladies Title to the town after a tough encounter against Convoy played in Donegal Town. The score line doesn’t reflect fairly to the competitive edge that Convoy added to the game.
Bundoran had a dream start when dual Captain Rhona McEniff powering home the first goal in the first minute. Convoy struggled to get out of their own half with all of the pressure imposed on them by the sea siders. As a result, Aoife Corbett had Bundoran’s second goal in the net soon after.
Convoy’s game plan seemed to be to kick the long ball into full forward Shauna Ward. This paid off midway in the first half when they scored their first point.
Now it was Bundoran backs that were under pressure with Convoy pulling back two goals. At half time Bundoran led 4-03 to 2-01.
Second half Bundoran’s Megan McEniff scored a point immediately. It was clear that Bundoran had raised the tempo with Convoy looking more tired in the scorching June sunshine.
Backs Yasmin McKee and Dual Captain Rachel McGee were getting forward more with Abi Barrett kicking frees and points for fun. Maria McLaughlan’s introduction added even more energy to the attack.
The final score line would make you believe that this game was never Bundoran’s to lose, but Convoy always looked dangerous and were guilty of missing numerous goal chances that if scored may have led to an exciting finale.
In the end the referee blew the final whistle and captains Rhona McEniff and Rachel McGee were presented the plaque and thanked Convoy, Referee, coaches etc.
On arrival back to Bundoran, the plaque was paraded thought the town by the winning team, proud parents and supporters.
Every player was superb on the night.
TEAMS: BUNDORAN Sian Evans, Aine Dillion, Yasmin McKee, Ellen O Callaghan, Anna Gavigan, Rachel McGee, Kate Barrett, Rhona McEniff, Megan McEniff, Dervla Carr, Rachel Currid, Aoise McHenry, Abi Barrett, Aoife Corbett ,Katie McEniff, Maria Mclaughlin, Alanah Hamrog, Rebecca McGloin, Shimera McMahon, Hannah McNulty, Aine Dawson, Katie Curren
CONVOY: Jessica Duffy, Eleanor Duffy, Erin Toye, Shaina Browne, Blaithin Gildea, Ellie Barron, Emer Sweeney, Meghan Waldon, Aimee Bonner, Cassie Slevin, Dine Patton, Aoife Harper, Molly Patton, Shauna Ward, Martina Gallagher
Elsewhere last night
