Donegal Golf Club notes (Murvagh)

Captains’ Day – Mr Frank Cook

The members wish the best of luck to Mr Frank Cook as he hosts Captains’ Day next Sunday the 29th of June. The Junior members of the Club compete for the Captains’ prize to Juniors on Saturday the 28th June.

Men’s Competitions

Sunday 22nd June – Sponsor North West Alarms – Singles Stableford.

Seamus Faulkner took on board some of the instructions he regularly imparts to the Junior members of the club in his role as Junior Convenor when accumulating 39pts to win the North West Alarms sponsored Singles Stableford. Donie McIntyre was second with the same score and missed on a break of tie. Charlie McAleavey and Frank Burke were also separated by a break of tie for 3rd and 4th places with Darren McDaid having the best Gross.

1. S Faulkner (15) 39pts (BOT),

2. D McIntyre (20) 39,

3. C McAleavey (17) 38 (BOT),

4. F Bourke (17) 38.

Gross: D McDaid (3) 33.

Ladies’ Competitions

15th & 17th June Sponsor: Foodland Cash & Carry-18 holes Stroke

Tuesday was one of those feel good days when it was a joy to have the health to play golf and appreciate the magnificent scenic place we live in. Marie McGarvey who as House Convenor is in charge of ensuring the Club House is in pristine condition also proved she can play golf too with a score of 70nett which included a 9 on the 8th hole. She will also receive the Anne Brennan Trophy. As runner up Rosemary Carr is once again in the winner’s enclosure with a fine score of 72nett. Mary McLaughlin, Anna Colhoun and Grainne McGettigan all had 73nett for 3rd, 4th and 5th place.

1. Marie McGarvey (21) 70nett

2. Rosemary Carr (23) 72nett

3. Mary McLaughlin (20) 73nett BOT

4. Anna Colhoun (28) 73nett

5. Grainne McGettigan (28) 73nett

Front 9 Gillian O’Callaghan (36) 33nett

Back 9 Bernie Finn (15) 37 1/2 nett

9 Hole Competition

1. Mary Daly (30) 21pts

2. Doreen Browne (21) 16pts

High, Medium and Low Competition

1. Dorothy Woods, Mary McLaughlin and Mary Daly

2. Bernie Finn, Breege McTernan and Margaret Johnston

The Ladies would like to wish the Captain Mr Frank Cook a successful Captains’ Day on Sunday 29th June.

Upcoming competitions.

Granard Foursomes – Tuesday 1st July – a 1 day Charity competition with the proceeds going to the National Council for the Blind in Ireland.

Captains’ prize to the Juniors – Saturday 28th July at 5pm.

Club News

Spotted on the first fairway last Tuesday – a common lizard – which is one of the two species of reptiles we have in Ireland.

Mixed Foresomes

Social Mixed Foursome continue on Friday 27th – running draw from 5.30 to 6 pm.

Kryszstof Grezegorski

A 20-year-old man has been sent for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin for the murder of popular Letterkenny resident Bogdan Michalkiawicz.

Kryszstof Grezegorski, who is 20, had been remanded in custody charged with the murder Mr Michalkiawicz.

Grezegorski, from 35 Hazelbrook Crescent in Letterkenny, was charged with the murder of the 41-year-old on May 15 last year.

Mr Michalkiawicz was found dead at his Riverside apartment in Letterkenny. He had been last seen alive two days earlier.

Grezegorski stood in court alongside a prison officer and had today’s hearing translated to him.

Detective Sergeant Mick Galvin told Letterkenny District Court that he had served the Book of Evidence on Grezegorski this morning.

Sgt Galvin told the court that there were two volumes in the book of evidence and the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed the murder trial be held at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

Judge Paul Kelly told the Polish national that if he intended to provide an alibi in the case, he must provide this to the prosecution within 14 days.

The case was put back until June 30.

Defence solicitor Patsy Gallagher said he understood the case would go ahead in November and that the case may be heard alongside that of a second man also charged in connection with the murder.

Legal aid for two counsel was approved. Grezegorski was remanded in custody.

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Bernard Gallagher from Killybegs won €17,000, including a City Break, at the National Lottery’s Money Spinner event held at National Lottery offices in Dublin.

Pictured at the presentation of winning cheques were, from left to right: Brian Ormond, Money Spinner Host; Bernard Gallagher, the winning player; Ronan Leech, Marketing Development Manager, The National Lottery and Bernard’s family and friends surrounding him, including his wife Sarah (centre) and his mum Josephine, who bought the winning ticket (centre right).

The winning ticket was purchased in Columba Diver’s Newsagent, Main Street, Ardara.

McMenamin didn’t even issue an apology in court

SICK friends of a thug who attacked a defenceless couple in a food outlet have issued threats against their supporters.

Trolls took to Facebook to defend thug Cillian McMenamin after he was jailed for a year for an outrageous attack on a couple in Dungloe.

McMenamin lashed out at Patrick McKelvey and his wife Sharon as they stopped for something to eat after work in the town in April last year.

They both suffered severe injuries when Mr McKelvey objected to racist abuse being dished out to staff at the Midnight Express outlet.

McMenamin didn’t apologise in court for his behaviour.

And when local people rallied around the McKelveys to give them support in the wake of McMenamin’s conviction, they faced dire abuse – and threats – from his supporters.

“Disapproval of his behavior on the night of the attack on the McKelvey couple as expressed in Facebook comments by local outraged people were answered by Cillian’s support group who wanted to claim that his behaviour could be explained entirely in terms of his addiction problems and lack of experience, in such a way as to convince them of their lack of compassion and understanding,” said one local woman.

“This argument forced them to withdraw their comments. I received a private message informing me of my own family’s shortcomings, and urging me to reconsider my comments, in the light of my own shortcomings, and those of my family.

“It is interesting that Cillian’s support group actually have the power to silence the people who want to publicly disapprove of what he did to the McKelveys, perhaps in the vain hope that if similar attacks happen again in the town, it will be blamed on a misunderstanding of racial points of view, inexperience, and the power of addiction.”

Another supporter of the McKelveys told us: “I was also threatened to withdraw comments in their support. It was just incredible.

“These people are blinded to what happened; it was all ok for them that something like this could happen. It would fit them better to apologise instead of making excuses for this moron.”

McMenamin was jailed for a year by Judge Paul Kelly who described the incident as outrageous.

Sean MacCumhaills GAA notes

FEILE 2014

Best of luck to the lads as they head off this weekend to represent the club and Donegal in the All Ireland Feile in Mayo. These extremely hard working lads have performed brilliantly over the last, winning the County Under 13 championship, the County Under 14 league and they are in the County Under 14 Championship final. We know they will do the club and county proud. Good luck lads.

MAC CUMHAILLS JACKPOT HITS €10,000

There were no winners of this weeks Jackpot.

Numbers drawn were 3,4,5 and 16.

There were match 3 winners.

Lisa Patton, Willie Harold, Edel Laverty and Brendan Dunleavy receive €40 each.

Shane Mc Nultys team selling this week.

Next weeks Jackpot is €10,000.

DONEGAL SENIOR FOOTBALL

Well done to the County Senior footballers. Keep her lit for the final!

THIRD TEAM

Our Third Team took on St Eunans in Mac Cumhaill Park on Sat evening. In what was a close,hard fought match, Mac Cumhaills emerged victorious on the slenderest of margins. Full Time score was Mac Cumhaills 0-10 St Eunans 0-09. Scorers for Mac Cumhaills were David White 0-06, Brian Patton 0-02, Michael Lynch 0-01 and Daniel Gallen 0-01. This win puts the lads in joint third place in the league.

UNDER 10 FOOTBALL

Well done to all the U 10 boys and girls that took part in the 2 blitzes in Mac Cumhaill park on Friday and Sat. We had over 50 children represent the club, recording victories over St Eunans, Gweedore, Red Hughes and Convoy. Well done to all involved.

Fixtures

Under 12 Boys. away to Convoy Monday at 6.30pm.

Third Team away to Glenties Sat 28th June at 7.30pm.

Senior/Reserve. Home to Dungloe. 1.30pm/3.00pm.

BINGO

The Bingo is on in the Villa Rose hotel this week. All very welcome.

The crew of the Derry Clipper celebrate their homecoming with the city’s Mayor Brenda Stevenson.

The Donegal skipper of the victorious Derry “LondonDerry” Doire yacht was given a hero’s welcome when the boat sailed into its home port this morning.

The previous day, Sean McCarter, from Buncrana, steered the Derry entry to victory in the 14th race (from New York) of the round the world challenge.

Several thousand people lined the quayside on the River Foyle to welcome the Derry Clipper home.

The yacht was accompanied by a flotilla of around 20 boats,  including the Lough Swilly Lifeboat from skipper McCarter’s home town.

Several thousand cheered and waved as the yacht docked to the sound of fireworks and “Danny Boy” and “The Town I Love So Well,” performed by the combined local church choirs.

Buncrana man Sean McCarter, skipper of the Derry Clipper, is welcomed home by city Mayor Brenda Stevenson,

Mayor of Derry, Cllr Brenda Stevenson, was on hand to “pop” the champagne and cases of Guinness were “at the ready” for the crew which had been “dry” since leaving New York just over two weeks ago.

Speaking before coming ashore, Sean McCarter said he was “overwhelmed” by the welcome.

He said: “After almost 40,000 miles it’s unbelievable to be sailing into Derry and even more so in first place.

“We have had several boats come out to meet us at six o’clock this morning and the flotilla has been growing ever since.”

He added: “We always knew it was going to be something special, but this is more than we expected.”

The yacht’s arrival in Derry saw an emotional one for Andrew Taylor, the crew member who fell overboard in the North Pacific.

Andrew, who was swept away from the yacht by high winds, was rescued after spending around 90 minutes in the water.

His family were on Derry’s quayside yesterday to meet him for the first time since the dramatic incident.

He said: “I’m fit and healthy. This is a big moment for me. I have spoken to my family over the phone but I have not seen them for months.”

“It certainly has been very emotional day,” he said.

“To receive such a great welcome in Derry is amazing, but to have mum and dad here as well makes it all the more special.”

Ten more years: Highland Radio managing director Shaun Doherty.

BREAKING NEWS: HIGHLAND Radio is to stay on air for another decade after winning its Broadcasting License for north Donegal despite a rival consortium bid headed by its former station manager.

It follows a ruling from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland after an expensive bidding process.

Former Highland stalwart Charlie Collins had led a consortium hoping to launch DLFM.

Both sides in the bidding war had submitted lengthy applications for the license.

A full public hearing was also held at a Letterkenny hotel with both Charlie Collins and Highland Radio’s managing director Shaun Doherty making passionate presentations on why they should win the 10-year license.

A large crowd had heard both Highland Radio and DLFM present the reasons why they both thought they should win the radio license for the North Donegal area.

Today the BAI Contract Awards Committee voted by a majority to let Highland stay on air.

A drunk man who was caught by Gardai doing stunts on a child’s bike on a main road at 4.20am has been fined €100.

Lynch was doing stunts o a child’s bike at 4.20am!

Darren Lynch, 24, was spotted by Gardai on a road at Grahamsland, Castlefin on June 2nd, 2013.

Gardai revealed that Lynch was drunk and was doing skids in the middle of the road on the child’s bike.

When told by Gardai to get off the road, Lynch became argumentative and also initially gave a false name.

He was eventually arrested.

Lynch, of 56 Lawnsdale, Ballybofey, appeared before Letterkenny District Court today.

Judge Paul Kelly asked Lynch how would he feel if a car was coming on the road and hit a person riding a child’s bike in the middle of the road at 4.20am?

“I would feel very bad. I’m sorry. I just had too much to drink but I don’t drink that often,” said Lynch.

Judge Kelly replied “It’s something you should do a lot less of.”

Judge Kelly ordered Lynch to pay €100 to Donegal Youth Services by next September.

If he did so, Judge Kelly said he would not record a conviction against Lynch.

A CONTROVERSIAL review of maternity services at Letterkenny General Hospital has been suspended.

There had been fears the hospital could lose the services.

But the HSE said today that the The West/North West Hospitals Group has decided to suspend the public and stakeholder engagement processes of its review of maternity services and to subsume its efforts into the national review of maternity services.

The Department of Health, the HSE and all staff concerned are being informed of this decision through the normal communications channels, said the HSE.

Mr Bill Maher, Group CEO of the West/North West Hospitals Group, stated: “It was our intention from the outset that our review of the models of care would feed into the national review of maternity services, which will be led by the Department of Health with input from the HSE.

“We have advised the Department of Health and the HSE that our Group will assist the national maternity review in whatever way we can.

“We will, of course, continue to implement the recommendations of the HIQA and other reviews where possible and considerable progress has been made in this regard.

“A new Group Director of Midwifery Services will take up her appointment shortly and this is a further demonstration of the Group’s commitment to ensuring that all women accessing our maternity services receive best care from the most appropriate professional in the most appropriate setting.”

The Chairman of DLFM, Paddy Simpson expressed his disappointment at the decision of the BAI to award Highland Radio the broadcasting contract for North Donegal. 

“I and my fellow shareholders in DLFM are very disappointed with today’s decision by the BAI. DLFM put forward very strong proposals for a world class radio station which would have served the people of Donegal very well,” said Mr Simpson.

“Our proposals were very inclusive of all the communities in Donegal and would have seen a new studio in Carndonagh as well as a studio in Letterkenny. We had exciting plans for new programme formats and new voices which regrettably will not now be brought to air.

“I want to thank the DLFM team for their hard work and commitment and while equally disappointed, I know they will join with me in congratulating Highland Radio and wishing the station continued success.”

DLFM was led by a consortium of experienced and successful Donegal business people. In addition to Paddy Simpson and Charlie Collins, shareholders in DLFM included Philip O’Doherty of E&I Engineering, Letterkenny businessmen Enda Nicholls of Arena 7 and Mark McCloskey of Evolve Menswear as well as Glenties man Brian McGill of the Harcourt Hotel; the Falcarragh-born publican Danny Doohan; former Mayor of Letterkenny and digital media expert Damien Blake and his wife Mary G. Blake, a teacher from Ballybofey.

“Naked” Juice has been in the news recently as they have settled a lawsuit taken against them for $9 million dollars.

The website for the settlement, NakedJuiceClass.com, explains that the lawsuit took issue with Naked Juice’s use of phrases like “100% Juice,” “100% Fruit,” “From Concentrate,” “All Natural,” “All Natural Fruit,” “All Natural Fruit + Boosts” and “Non-GMO. 

“The lawsuit claims that the [Naked Juice products] contain ingredients that are not “All Natural” and contain GMOs (or Genetically Modified Organisms),” reads the site.

Some products are made with genetically altered soy, the lawsuit alleges.

Are you surprised?

Their parent company is actually PepsiCo and they have refuted the claims made by the lawsuit, but they still paid out $9 million in a settlement. Why pay out if they could have substantiated their claims?

The thing is, ‘Naked Juice’ is not the first company to have been sued for falsely claiming that their products do more than they actually do.

‘Activia yogurt’ was sued in 2010 for their ‘health’ claims about their product, it was found that their yogurt was no different to any other yogurts and it cost the company $45 million dollars.

In 2011 ‘Reebok’ agreed to a $25 million settlement over their advertisement for their ‘Easytone’ and ‘RunTone’ products that promised to tone your legs and butt.

In 2013 ‘Sketchers’ were sued to the sum of $45 million for unfounded claims that their “Shape-Ups” could help people lose weight and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles.

Just recently the weird looking, but hugely popular ‘Vibram 5 fingered shoes,’ (they look like feet) paid out $3.75 million for false claims of health benefits of their shoes.

What does this tell us?

Do you still think that such companies have your best interests at heart?

Or are we so easily swayed by great marketing that we blindly buy products based on buzzwords and catchy advertisements?

If you were one of the 70 million people who bought a pair of the $100 ‘Vibram’ shoes, you could be left with a sour taste in your mouth.

But does the company regret their costly advertisement claims?

I highly doubt it; after all they made over $700 million from their product and were only hit with $3.75 million of a law suit.

I can’t be sure, but I think they will be just fine after that.

The media has a huge influence on how we spend our money.

You may have noticed that if you ‘like’ a page on Facebook, you will get a suggestion list that pops up with pages of similar interest to the one you have liked.

What will also have happened with the page-like, is the advertisements that appear in the side bar will be for products that resemble what Facebook sees as your interests.

Social media is the fastest way for companies to gather information on what you like and do not like.

They can advertise directly to you and your interests at a fraction of the cost, instantaneously.

Companies glean information from social media sites and we freely give over all of our information without even knowing it.

Companies will always give fantastical claims for their products.

It allows them to generate huge amounts of income in short periods of time and when (eventually) they get drawn over the coals over their false claims, the punishment is usually only a fraction of the profits they have made.

When it comes to choosing products wisely in the health and fitness world, the best advice I can give you is this;

If it sounds too good to be true……..etc.

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The beautiful location of Dunlewey Lake at Ionad Cois Locha was the venue on Sunday last for the third Regatta of the Donegal rowing Season.   

Over 40 teams competed on a day when Donegal were playing in Clones and the Donegal International Rally was taking place close by.

There was also a very large spectator attendance. This is an indication of how rowing, as a competitive and spectator sport, is growing in Donegal.

With Errigle as a backdrop for this event, teams battled it out across 9 categories.

The results were as follows;

U14 Boys 1st CCF 2nd Donegal Bay

U16 Boys 1st Loughros Point 2nd Inver 3rd Donegal Bay

U16 Girls 1st Loughros Point (Hannah) 2nd Loughros Point (Clara) 3rd Inver

U18 Girls 1st Killybegs 2nd Donegal Bay 3rd Inver

U21 Girls 1st Killybegs (Emer) 2nd Killybegs (Ashling) 3rd Teelin

Mixed Seniors 1st CCF (Damian) 2nd CCF (Bernard) 3rd Traigheanach

Senior Ladies 1st Inver (Sarah) 2nd CCF 3rd Inver (Maria)

Senior Men 1st Burtonport 2nd Mountcharles 3rd CCF

Gaeil Fhánada Lotto Results

No Jackpot winner. Nos drawn were 06, 11, 14, 19, 20. B 16. €100 Susan Peoples, Kerrykeel. €50 Joe Reilly, Ballymagowan. Next week’s jackpot is €3,000. If you’re not in you can’t win!

Ádh mór – U14 Féile

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF OUR 14 BOYS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT TEAM, WHO ALONG WITH SEAN MACCUMHAILLS ARE OFF TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY AT THE ALL IRELAND FEILE COMPETITION IN ROSCOMMON THIS WEEKEND . SAFE JOURNEY TO EVERYONE TRAVELLING DOWN TO SUPPORT THIS YOUNG TEAM.

Thanks to Kevin Cassidy for coming over to take a session with the u14s last week. A huge thanks to Pat Sweeney, Portsalon for sourcing new bags for the U14 team that travel to Feile at the weekend. Thanks to everyone who helped out and contributed to the recent bucket collection in Kerrykeel for the U14s Feile fund.

Senior League Div 2 Round 12

Gleann Fhinne v Gaeil Fhánada in Glenfin at 3:00 p.m. Referee Connie Doherty

Senior Reserve League Div 2 Round 12

Gleann Fhinne v Gaeil Fhánada at 1:30 p.m. Referee: Mark Brown

U10 Blitz Report

We hosted the U10 blitz in Portsalon on Friday evening, June 20th. Teams taking part were Fanad Gaels, Downings and Termon. It was a beautiful evening for football, and all there were treated to plenty exciting close games. Our U10 Boys team played two very good games against our neighbours Downings and Termon, drawing with the Downings boys and beating Termon in a tight game. Our U9 Boys team had two games, again drawing with Downings and Termon, with some lovely football played by all the teams. The U10 Girls team played one game v Termon and this talented group played really well and won their game with very good displays all around the pitch.

Thanks to all the coaches from the three clubs who encouraged all the boys and girls who took part in the blitz, great to see!! Thanks to all the parents who provided the refreshments and to the parents who served the teas and refreshments.

A massive thanks to our referees Ronan McAteer, Shaun Coyle, Niall Carr and Michael Blaney. Thanks to Martin McAteer, Oisin Shiels and Odhran Shiels who set up the pitches for the blitz. NEXT U10 BLITZ ON SAT, 5TH OF JULY.

U8 Blitz

NEXT SAT, 28TH JUNE IN ROBERT EMMENTS (CASTLEFIN).

Martin will be in touch with all the parents of the U8’s during the week re: arrangements. (Will probably be a bus going to this blitz)

Underage Training

Training as usual for U6 and U10’s on Friday evening @6pm in Portsalon.

County Player For Gaeil Fhánada GAA CÚL CAMP

Meet and greet a county player in the run up to the Ulster Championship final on July 20th.

• Camps are structured so that a different aspect of the game is worked on each day.

• The programme involves coaching specific skills of the game and the opportunity for children to put into practice what they have learned through small sided games.

• On the last day of the camp a blitz will be organised to provide each child with an introduction to competitive games.Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camps – are run throughout the summer from Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 2.30pm, in all 32 Counties and overseas. Gaeil Fhánada will host a Kellogg’s Cúl Camp from Monday 14th to Friday 18th July.The cost of the camp includes your Cúl Camp gear of jersey, shorts and socks. This year the bag which accompanies the gear will be in the Donegal colours. Attendance is open to primary school children aged 6 years to 13 years.

What To Bring

• Packed lunch + drink

• Hurley and Helmet for Huurling and Camogie

• Mouthguard for Football• Suitable playing gear, tracksuit, shorts, runners, boots

• Rain jacket and changes of gear on wet days

• Sun cream and baseball hat

• Towel

• Water

COST: €55 for 1st. child; €45 for 2nd child; €40 for 3rd and subsequent children.

Kilcar GAA Notes

Seniors

Our seniors have to matches this weekend against two sides that are going well in the league first up is home tie against neighbours Ardara on Friday at 8pm and they are away to league leaders Naomh Conaill on Sunday 27th at 3pm.  

These promise to be good matches so get out and support the lads, the reserves have one match this weekend also away to Naomh Conaill on Sunday at 1:30.

Underage

Our Under 14′s are playing this Saturday in the Divisional Semi Final venue and time be confirmed our Under 16s started their league campaign on Monday evening with a narrow one point defeat against Killybegs final score Cill Chartha 3-12 Na Cealla Beaga 4-10.

Donegal County Teams

Well done to Donegal seniors on reaching the Ulster Final for the fourth year in a row and to the minors on reaching their first final since 2006 following their wins against Antrim in the Ulster Championship semi-finals in Clones last Sunday especially to Patrick, Ryan, Stephen, Conor and Andrew, best of luck in the finals!

Scrap Saturday

Thanks to everyone who supported the very successful Scrap Metal at Towney all funds raised will go to the development of CLG Chill Chartha.

Lotto

There was no winner of the Club Lotto Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot is €5,900 this week’s numbers were 7, 13, 20 and 22 winners were: €50 Maureen Cannon, Cruckarra, €30 David Kevin Lowther, Kilcar and €20 Susan Molloy, Castlecarn. Lotto Plus numbers 6, 9, 15 and 23 there was no winner.

Bingo

Club Bingo winners €220 Una Blaine, €140 Joe Haughey, €110 Bernie O’Gara, €70 Breege McDevitt, Mary Diver, Michelle Lowther, Carmel McGinley, Marie Doogan, Kathleen Cunningham and Jim McLaughlin. The Jackpot next week is €2,250 on 45 numbers.

Killybegs GAA Notes

U-16 boys won against Kilcar on Monday evening,Killybegs 4-10, Kilcar 3-12.@

On Friday the 27th u-16 boys will play home to bundoran at 7.30pm and They will play away to st nauls on Monday the 30th at 7.30pm.  

U-14 division 1 championship final will take place on Wednesday the 25th in dunkinelly at 8.00pm against four masters.

U-12 training this Wednesday at 5.00pm in fintra
The reserves and senior team will play away to naomh mhuire on Sunday 29th.

Games commencing at 1.30 pm and 3.00 pm.
The senior ladies team will play away to glenswilly on Sunday the 29th at 11.00am.
Commiserations to Aisling cunnigham and the Donegal ladies senior panel on their game against Armagh. The ladies now go on into the all Ireland qualifiers.
Congratulations to eoghann bann gallagher and the Donegal minor team for reaching the ulster final and to hugh mc fadden and the senior team for also reaching the ulster final.
The senior team took part in the joe larry competition in Ardara last Saturday evening in which they drew, details of the next game will be given in due course.
There was no bingo jackpot winner this week. Next weeks bingo jackpot is €2150 on 45 numbers. ​

There was no Killotto jackpot winner this week. This weeks numbers were 11,12,17,30. Next weeks killotto jackpot is €1850. The club would like to thank those who buy the killotto each week. Remember you can play the lotto online at www.locallotto.ie

The ladies team are organising a 5k on Friday 8th August (Festival weekend) Watch this space for more info.

Strictly is coming back to Killybegs! Our scouts will be out and about over the next few weeks…. Put your dancing shoes on!

Red Hughs GAA Notes

Senior Men

The lads had no games last weekend.  

They have two games this weekend on Friday they play away in Burt Reserve throw in 6.45 Senior 8pm Then on Sunday they are away to Urris Reserve Throw in 1.30 Senior 3pm Good luck lads

Senior Ladies

The ladies are back in action again this weekend with a home game v Malin throw in 12 Noon Good luck ladies.

Minor Board

The under 8 boys and girls are hosting their blitz at home this Saturday at 11am The club would appreciate it very much if parents could make some sandwiches or buns etc for the tea after the blitz as at each of the blitzes we attended so far this year we were very well treated by the host clubs.

There will be no training this Saturday for the under 6 children as a result of the blitz.

Under 12 girls training is on this Thursday from 6-7pm due to the blitz on the pitch on Saturday.
Hard luck to the u12 girls who represented Dromore National School in the County final in Glenswilly during the week. The girls should be very proud off themselves.
The girls have an All County Blitz in Convoy on Saturday 12th of July.
Under 12 boys played Glenfin at home on Monday evening they played really well and put in a sterling performance. They play their final game away to Convoy next Wednesday the 2nd of July at 6.30pm

The under 16 boys are back in action this Friday evening away to Convoy Throw in 7pm.

The minor Championship has been change as a result of Donegal reaching the Ulster Final. It will now commence on Monday the 30th Of June playing the first two rounds and then deferred until after the Ulster final. So that means our boys are playing Malin at home next Monday Throw in 7.30pm

Kelloggs Cul Camp will be run at the club from 14th – 18th of July. The camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 6 to13 years old. The cost off the camp is €55 for 1st child €45 for 2nd child €40 for 3rd and subsequent children .Reg. forms are now available. Contact number 0861635726.

Local League will kick off next week date and times t.b.c. anyone who hasn’t yet registered can do so by this Saturday text or call Stephen on 0872054484 or Maura on 0861635726

More help is badly needed to coach the kids on a Saturday morning from 11 to 12 we are appealing to parents to help us out for an hour. Just don’t drop the kids off and leave stay get involved and you will enjoy it as much as the kids. Even if you can do one Saturday a month any help would be very much appreciated. Contact any of the coaches if you are interested.

Lotto & 100+ Club Results

Numbers Drawn 4,8,6,2,7,5,3,1
One Winner matched 3 numbers Was Patricia Callaghan Tiernisk recieves €50
Next weeks Jackpot is €4075

100+ Club
This weeks winner was number 60 Patsy Byrne Belalt recieves €100

Thanks to everyone for your continued support

Other News

The Clubs Annual 5k is on this Friday evening the 26th of June at 7.30pm Registration in the clubhouse from 6.30pm Entry fee is €5 for Adults and €2 for under 16′s Come out and run jog or walk refreshments served afterwards in clubhouse.

Well done to Stephen Mc Menamin and the county minor team who beat Antrim to reach the Ulster Final.

Club Meeting this Wednesday in the Clubhouse at 9pm The club ask that members please make an effort to attend these meetings.

A LETTERKENNY man has been sent for trial to the Circuit Court charged with robberies at two petrol stations and a takeaway food outlet.

Dylan Loughlin, who is 21 and whose address was given in court as 9 Windmill View Glencar, had the book of evidence against him served on him at Letterkenny District Court.

Loughlin is accused of robbery at the Top Filling Station in Killea on April 20, 2012.

He is also accused of robbery at the Go Filling Station in St Johnston a week earlier on April 13, 2012.

Loughlin is also facing a charge of robbery at P&Js Takeaway in Killygordon, also on April 13, 2012.

Detective Garda Mick Galvin told Judge Paul Kelly that he had served the book of evidence on Loughlin at the court.

Judge Kelly told Loughlin he now had 14 days to supply an alibi to the prosecution if he intended to produce one in his defence.

The case was remanded for hearing to Letterkenny Circuit Court on July 15 next.

He was remanded in continuing custody when he failed to provide an independent surety to the court.

What has been a really successful season for the young brigade at the Finn Valley club came to a memorable conclusion at Tullamore at National Childrens Games on Saturday. 

With eight sets of medals captured in turbo, relay ,60m, 500m, long jump.

The present progress is a credit to parents and coaches.

This younger group will now take a well earned rest before returning with school opening in September.

Aodh Ruadh GAA Notes

Club meeting  

The monthly club executive meeting takes place this Thursday, 26th June in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 8.30pm.

All committee members are asked to attend.

Football
Aodh Ruadh maintained their position at the head of the division three table with a 2-22 to 0-10 victory over a depleted Carndonagh side in Inishowen. Ballyshannon were slow to start and Carn were picking off some lovely long range points, but the visitors were able to forge their way to a 0-9 to 0-5 half time lead. Aodh Ruadh’s first goal was a fine individual effort, Mickey Dolan attacking down the left channel and unleashing a rasper past the Carndonagh net minder. The second goal came when Ballyshannon turned over a Carn attack and the ball was worked to Diarmaid McInerney in space. McInerney was clinical with his finish to the back of the net. In general it was good team performance from the Ernesiders, especially in the second period when fatigue began to tell on the homesters. Conor Patton once again clocked up the kilometers in another indefatigable performance, while Eamonn McGrath led what was an impressive half back display. Also prominent was James O’Donnell who dominated around the centre of the field. We have some pictures from the game up on aodhruadh.org.

Aodh Ruadh are on the road once next weekend, this time to the next peninsula over. The seniors will be taking on Milford on Saturday evening at 7.30pm. That game will be preceded by the reserves at 6pm.

The under 16s opened their season with a two point away loss to Four Master on a 3-10 to 3-8 scoreline in the league. Aodh Ruadh took their time to get into the game went in at the break four points down, 1-7 to 1-3. However after a few positional shifts the visitors got on top of things in the second half and the result could easily have swung in Ballyshannon’s favour had a few shots been smiled upon by fortune. Oisín Rooney capped a great attacking performance with a well converted goal, while Ryan McKenna nailed a penalty. Aodh Ruadh’s joint captains Nathan Boyle and Shane McGrath both excelled, Boyle in particular took a few heavy knocks, but never stepped back. In defence Jason Granaghan and Conall Sweeny both did very well. A quick story to finish on a light note, an Aodh Ruadh player was pulled down while on the attack. A Ballyshannon supporter called out it was a black card, to which a tablet-toting Four Masters mentor responded, “How was that a black card?” The Aodh Ruadh man shot back, “How about you look it up on your iPad!” Anyway, the under 16s will be back in action this Friday in Father Tierney Park when they host Ardara. That game throws up at 7.30pm.

The under 14s championship hopes came to a very disappointing end last Wednesday night in Ballintra, when they met Four Masters in their championship play-off game. From the very start the lads struggled to find form against a very fit and determined Four Masters side and the absence of a few key players up front really made an impact on the outcome of the game. Half-time saw the Aodh Ruadh lads trailing by two points. Donegal made the better start in the second half and pulled away at a steady pace. With the best efforts of Dylan Gallagher, Odhran McGarrigle and man of the match Senan Rooney all finding the back of the Donegal net in the second half it still was not enough and the Four Masters men finished the game very strong, running out the easy 6-14 to 3-7 winners at the final whistle.

Our under 12s will be hosting Ardara on Tuesday 24th June with the senior game throwing in at 6.30pm. Training on Saturday at 10.45am.

Under 10 training continues on Wednesday at 6.30pm and Saturday at 11pm.

The under 8s traveled to Ardara last Saturday for a blitz also featuring Naomh Bríd. It was an enjoyable day out for the team that travelled down with some good football played too. In the senior game Jack McCadden played brilliantly at full back, with Barry Campbell in goals and later had a great game up front. In the junior game, Liam Doogan worked well at midfield and Hugh Óg Maguire up front scoring a great point stood out. The team who represented Ballyshannon were: Killian Bradshaw, Barry Campbell, Liam Doogan, Stephen Doran, Tommy Clyne, Cormac Finnegan, Donagh Kelly, Hugh Óg Maguire, Seán Maguire, Jack McCadden, Cian McDonald, Garvey Meade, Tom Murphy, Conor O’Mahoney, Dara O’Mahoney, Cillian Slevin and James Ward. Training at the usual time of 6.30pm this Friday.

Under 6 training continues this Friday in Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh at 6.30pm.

Double joy for Donegal
Sunday proved a great day as Donegal as seniors and minors booked their places in the biggest day in the Ulster GAA calendar. There was a lot of club interest in Clones on with Niall Harley and Colm Kelly figuring prominently in the minors 2-19 to 1-10 victory over Antrim. Mick McGrath is involved in the minor back room team, while Aodh Ruadh hurler Jamie Brennan is going well. too. The Aodh Ruadh interest didn’t stop there as Anthony Donagher and John Joe Gettins both took part in the half time games, giving a good account of themselves. Ronan Matthews was in Clones on Sunday and he got a great range of shots from the day which can be browsed at aodhruadh.org.

Hurling
Aodh Ruadh recorded another good win in Ulster Táin league division three on Sunday evening. They defeated Louth outfit Mattock Rangers on a scoreline of 5-11 to 3-10 to third in the ten team table behind Ballela of Down and Sean Treacy’s from Lurgan. Ballyshannon got off to a flyer with two earlier goals, Chris Kilgannon instrumental in both, and enjoyed a half time cushion of five points. However Mattock contribute a sizeable contingent to the Louth senior team and weren’t for lying down. Two goals after the break saw the Leinster men edge into a one point lead. Aodh Ruadh responded well and battled back to run out seven point winners. The most encouraging aspect of the performance was the grit shown by the youthful Aodh Ruadh full back line of Tommy Anderson, Tommy Gillespie and Jack Matthews who were under huge pressure in the second half.

The under 16s open their league campaign with a home game against MacCumhaill’s on Thursday evening. Throw in at Father Tierney Park is at 7 pm and all support will be most welcome.
Best of luck to Brendan Gillespie and Oisín Rooney as they attend the Ulster Academy in Jordanstown next Monday and Tuesday, it’s a great honour for the lads and a well deserved reward for their years of dedication to hurling.
Our under 8s and under 10s take part in the third all county blitz this Sunday in Convoy, details will be sent out during the week.

Ladies
Aodh Ruadh said farewell to Fionnuala Gill at the weekend. The Gaelscoil Éirne teacher has made a great contribution to the club since coming to the town almost a decade ago. She soldiered with the senior team, winning an intermediate championship title, and helped coach a number of underage Aodh Ruadh teams too. The ladies team staged a farewell bash for Fionnuala in Dicey Reilly’s where she was presented with a few mementos to remember us by when she gets settled in down in Cork. Always available to lend a hand, it’s fair to say we’ll all miss the Mayo múinteoir about the place. Slán agus go raibh céad maith agat. We have a few pictures from the presentation up on aodhruadh.org.

Our under 8s, under 10s and under 12s continue to train on Mondays at 6pm. Best of luck to the under 12s who travel to Mountcharles this Saturday 28th for a blitz. The following Saturday 5th July they will be playing at a blitz in Donegal Town.

Hard luck to the under 14s who lost their play-off game against Termon last Tuesday in Killygordon. The girls had a great year, topping their group in the first round and finishing up in a play-off situation in Division A in the county.

Training continues for under 16s, minors and seniors on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.

Summer camp
Aodh Ruadh Summer Camp 2014 runs on Monday 7th July-11th July and Monday 14th July-18th July. The camp runs from 10am to 3pm daily.

Cash for Clothes
Cash for Clothes for the month of June the Aodh Ruadh Juvenile Hurling Committee are having their annual Cash for Clothes fund-raising collection. We’re collecting unwanted clothing in good condition, shoes, belts and handbags, we’re also collecting blankets, sheets, curtains once they’re bagged separately. This is a good chance to clean out your wardrobes and help us raise funds for the promotion and development of underage hurling in Aodh Ruadh. Contact any of the following who will arrange collection of your unwanted clothing etc Tara Keenaghan 086-3331903, Fionnuala Gillespie 087-6668634 and John Rooney 086-2587793.

Fantasy race for Sam
After eight games this weekend, the double act that is the two Gerry Gallaghers sees one replace the other at the top of the leaderboard. Its Gerry Gallagher and his team of Belleek Boys who are top this week on 107 points. Hot on his heels is Philip Patton and his team, County Colours, on 105 points. Conal Gallagher and his team, The Concrete Cs, are in third place with 102 points. The other team to break the 100 point barrier are Niamh and Pauric McGrath and their team, Niamh’s Creevy Clubhouse on 100 points which leaves them in fourth place overall. Rounding out the top this week is John Patton Jr and his team, Yes Patsy, on 98 points. In last place on his own this week is Jim McGrath and his team, I’d Say So, with a measly 17 points. He has opened a sizable lead on Sean O’Mahoney and his team of Rathmore Rebels who have 24 points. On 28 points is Michael Dolan and his team, Dolans Dragons, with Dan Warnock and his team, Dan’s Ur Man’ on 29 points. Rounding out the bottom five is Pearse O’Neill and his team, Best Cones Around, on 31 points. Joint high score of the week on 44 points is John Meehan with his team, The Last Mayor (Donegal-10, Limerick-10, Wicklow-10, Marren-4, McNamee-10) along with Trevor O’Mahoney and his team, Coolsense (Galway-10, Cork-10, Wicklow-10, Martin-2, Ryan-8, Mc Cormack-4). As always the leader board is available every Tuesday on aodhruadh.org, as well as Ballybookies, The Bridgend Bar, Owen Roe’s Bar and upstairs in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.

Community Employment Scheme Vacancies
Two employment places are currently available on the Community Employment Scheme organised by the Committee for Aodh Ruadh and other local community organisations. Applicants must meet the minimum criteria for a CES placement including a minimum age of 25 years and a minimum period of 12 months on unemployment benefit/allowances. One position is for an Administrative role supporting the CE Scheme operations, based in the office in the Day Centre, College Street, Ballyshannon. The second place is for a person with the skills to function as a Hurling Coach to enhance the current Aodh Ruadh Schools Coaching Initiative. Garda Vetting will apply to this latter position. Contact Tom Daly for further information. Anyone interested should first check with the Department of Social Protection that they meet the eligibility criteria.

Football kit for clubs
Aodh Ruadh have teamed up with Kavanagh’s SuperValu in Donegal Town to help the club receive a free O’Neill’s training equipment kit. What is included in the kit? This SuperValu/O’Neills training equipment kit includes:
· 10 training footballs
· 20 gear bags
· 24 water bottles with 4 carriers
· 20 training bibs
· 2 ball sacks
So how does it work?
1. Every time you spend €20 in a single transaction in Kavanagh’s SuperValu Donegal Town, you will receive one voucher. The till operator will hand you this pre-printed voucher along with your till receipt at time of payment.
2. Drop this voucher in the club entry box located at the customer service desk in store.
3. When 1,000 vouchers have been collected, SuperValu will send Aodh Ruadh the kit for free. It is a simple as that!
We are asking club members who shop in Kavanagh’s SuperValu to take part in this initiative to help Aodh Ruadh reach the target of 1,000 vouchers. Let your friends and family know about this promotion. SuperValu are proud sponsors of the GAA All-Ireland football championship, helping to promote and develop the game of football throughout Ireland. SuperValu stores are truly local, owned and managed by entrepreneurs living in the community in which they operate. Last year, SuperValu stores nationwide provided €2.8 million in community assistance by supporting local clubs and local charities.

Bingo
The June Big Bingo will be held this Friday, with a total prize fund of nearly €3000, including a €1000 jackpot game. Winner of last week’s €400 jackpot was Ann McAndrew of Pettigo. The Game Five summer snowball is still growing and now stands at €360 on 53 numbers or less. Books for the big bingo are priced at €15 for a full book, €8 for a half book, or buy a book and a half for a discounted €20. See you there!

Donegal supports safe driving
The County Health and 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.
Our 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 is fully backed by Donegal GAA and Donegal Road Safety Working Group with Donegal senior team player, Ryan McHugh 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.
At the launch at MacCumhaill Park on Saturday June 7th, Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer opened by saying, “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. 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 and 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 McHugh 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 and 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.”

Lotto
There was no winner of the €1,100 Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot last Sunday. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 7, 9, 13 and 17. In the lucky dip €20 each went to: John Flaherty, Portnason; Ellen Ward, Tonery; Colum Ward; Sean O’Mahoney, Rathmore; and Ronan Drummond, Abbeylands. Next draw is in The Bridgend on Sunday at 8.30pm. The jackpot is €1,200 so get out there and buy your ticket; if you’re not in, you can’t win!

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

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