THEY’VE been drawing crowds to Malin Head for a few weeks.

Now it looks as if Malin Head is drawing in…more dolphins.

Up to 30 of the beautiful creatures put on a sunny Sunday display for locals and tourists alike.

People starting their summer holidays at the popular Ardmalin Caravan Park were soon flocking to the shore and the pier to get a better look.

One of the dolphins has already been given the name Banba (for obvious reasons).

But at this rate, the locals could be running out of names for all of them.

John O’Hara, on holidays from Co Down, said: “We love Donegal anyway, but when the sun’s out like this – and there are dolphins splashing around in the ocean, there’s just nowhere better on earth.

“We’re here for a week – we might just add another week now.”

The Red Arrows flying over the Clipper fleet at the start of Race 15 at Greencastle.

Thousands packed the banks of Lough Foyle this afternoon to witness the Red Arrows’ aerial display at the start of the 15th leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

There were lengthy tailbacks on all roads leading to Greencastle and Moville in Inishowen – and Magilligan and Benone on the other side of the lough – as spectators gathered to witness the spectacular send-off.

Earlier, the 12-strong fleet, led by the Derry “LondonDerry” DOIRE home boat – which had spent six days in Derry during the LegenDerry Maritime Festival – was given an enthusiastic send-off from Foyle Marina in the city.

Thousands also gathered in Derry city centre last night for a spectacular fireworks display on the penultimate night of the nine-day festival which ends today.

Today the spectacular show was over Donegal as thousands lined the shoreline.

A YOUNG girl has been left devastated after her pet dog went missing.

A reward is being offered for the return of Ozzy, a mixed breed Pomeranian

Lost in the Ballybun area, Castlefin.

Please Call Deborah on 087 125 27 55 if you see him.

FOUR men have been arrested and a €35,000 tractor recovered following a successful Donegal Daily Community Alert in Ramelton.

It was taken from a farm in the townland of Newmill.

The Blue Fiat Newholland 110-90 limited edition tractor has been reported stolen overnight by its owner who sough our help.

Gardaí swooped after a tip-off from the owner and his friends who were searching for it and officers have arrested four men who were in the process of stripping it.

AISLING CALLAGHAN’S superb pictures from the Red Arrows display over Donegal earlier today.

Conditions could not have been better.

Results from tonight’s special night of greyhound racing  in Lifford in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care were:

Race 1 East Donegal CC Novice Open (350 yards): 1, Peads Tango 4/5 fav; 2, Headwire Sal 6/1. Time: 19.05. Distance: 4.5 lengths.

Race 2 Droopys Stud & Whitehouse Veterinary 350 (350 yards): 1, Fridays Mike 6/4 fav; 2, Tyrgal Charlie 6/1. Time: 18.69. Distance: 4 lengths.

Race 3 Doire Construction 600 (600 yards): 1, Headman Chris 5/2; 2, Westward Round. Favourite: Gizmo Classic 6/4. Time: 32.55. Distance`: 2.25 lengths.

Race 4 Dandelion Bar & Club 525 (525 yards): 1, Shale Bob 6/4; 2, Budders Luck 6/1. Time: 28.82. Distance: a length.

Race 5 Paul’s Butchers 525 (525 yards): 1, Farloe Quest 1/2 fav; 2, Tahina Kadyn 6/1. Time: 28.47. Distance: 6.75 lengths.

Race 6 Hather Kennels & Sandy Close 575 (575 yards): 1, Mongys Girl 4/5  fav; 2, Lotus Paddy 10/1. Time: 31.48. Distance: 3.5 lengths.

Race 7 MacMillan & Marie Curie 550 (550 yards): 1, Mind the Net 4/5 fav; 2, Tahina Kyle 10/1. Time: 29.72. Distance: 3.5 lengths.

Race 8 —– —— ——-

Race 9 Malone Lodge Hotel 350 (350 yards): 1, Darfin Dancer 6/1; 2, Crown Champ 4/6 fav. Time: 18.57. Distance: 4.5 lengths.

Race 10 Fridays Kennel & Messan Kennel 525 (525 yards): 1, Curley Luke 2/1; 2, Drumsna Canyon 5/2. Time: 29.19. Distance: 1.75 lengths.

Race 11 Hamilton Architects 550 (550 yards): 1, Wayiseeit 6/4 fav; 2, Storm Warrior 5/1. Time: 30.23. Distance: 6.75 lengths.

GAA RESULTS – COUNTY DONEGAL

Senior League Div 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Sean Mac Cumhaill 2 – 16 3 – 16 An Clochán Liath TBC

Senior League Div 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Four Masters 1 – 10 0 – 10 Malin Tir Chonaill Park Donegal Town

Senior League Div 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Gleann Fhinne 1 – 16 1 – 9 Gaeil Fhánada TBC

Senior League Div 3

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Naomh Bríd 0 – 12 0 – 12 Naomh Columba TBC

Senior League Div 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Naomh Conaill 0 – 9 1 – 14 Kilcar Glenties Davy Brennan Memorial

Senior League Div 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 St Naul’s 0 – 20 1 – 13 Na Dúnaibh/Downings TBC

Senior League Div 3

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Burt 0 – 6 2 – 7 Naomh Colmcille Hibernian Park Burt

Senior League Div 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Naomh Muire 1 – 8 0 – 10 CLG Na Cealla Beaga TBC

Senior League Div 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 0 – 10 0 – 8 Glenswilly TBC

Senior League Div 3

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

29-Jun-2014 Buncrana 0 – 13 1 – 5 CLG Carndomhnaigh Buncrana Scarvey

Senior League Div 4

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

28-Jun-2014 Na Rossa 1 – 8 1 – 10 Convoy TBC

Senior League Div 5

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

28-Jun-2014 Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 4 – 8 1 – 8 Pettigo TBC

Senior League Div 4

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

28-Jun-2014 Naomh Ultan 1 – 11 1 – 11 Letterkenny Gaels TBC

Senior League Div 5

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

28-Jun-2014 Naomh Conaill 2 – 15 3 – 12 Sean Mac Cumhaill TBC

Senior League Div 4

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

28-Jun-2014 Roibeard Eimid/Robert Emmets 2 – 10 1 – 8 Moville TBC

28-Jun-2014 Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin 4 – 8 3 – 6 Naomh Padraig Leifear TBC

DONEGAL NORTH

U16 League Group 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Buncrana 7 – 6 1 – 13 Termon Scarvey-Buncrana

U16 League Group 4

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Burt 6 – 6 3 – 10 Malin Muff Inishowen B semi final

U16 League Group 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Sean MacCumhaills 4 – 10 0 – 6 Letterkenny Gaels Mac Cumhaill Park

U16 League Group 3

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Gaoth Dobhair 1 – 6 3 – 11 St Eunans Machaire Gathlan

U16 League Group 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Convoy 3 – 18 1 – 13 Red Hughs Convoy

U16 League Group 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Glenswilly 3 – 17 1 – 1 Naomh Colmcille Newtown Glenswilly-Pairc Naomh Columba

U16 League Group 4

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Carndonagh 4 – 14 1 – 4 Urris Muff Inishowen B semi final

U16 League Group 3

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

24-Jun-2014 St Michaels 1 – 12 2 – 6 Gaoth Dobhair Dunfanaghy

DONEGAL SOUTH

Under 16 League Division 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

28-Jun-2014 Naomh Brid Four Masters B Naomh Brid Void

Under 16 League Division 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Aodh Ruadh 3 – 18 2 – 9 Ardara Aodh Ruadh

27-Jun-2014 Dungloe 5 – 14 4 – 7 Naomh Muire Dungloe

Under 16 League Division 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

27-Jun-2014 Killybegs 5 – 13 4 – 13 Bundoran Killybegs

27-Jun-2014 Naomh Ultan 10 – 6 9 – 9 Naomh Naille Naomh Ultan

Under 14 Championship Division 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

25-Jun-2014 Naomh Ultan 4 – 14 4 – 4 Naomh Muire Naomh Ultan

Under 16 League Division 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

24-Jun-2014 Four Masters B Naomh Columba Four Masters Void

Under 12 Division 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

24-Jun-2014 Aodh Ruadh 3 – 8 2 – 6 Ardara Aodh Ruadh

Under 16 League Division 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

23-Jun-2014 Bundoran 6 – 15 0 – 13 Naomh Ultan Bundoran

23-Jun-2014 Kilcar 3 – 12 4 – 10 Killybegs Kilcar

Under 16 League Division 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

23-Jun-2014 Four Masters 3 – 11 3 – 9 Aodh Ruadh Four Masters

Under 16 League Division 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

23-Jun-2014 Naomh Naille 10 – 14 3 – 8 Naomh Brid Naomh Naille

Under 16 League Division 1

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

23-Jun-2014 Ardara 5 – 7 0 – 13 Dungloe Ardara

Under 12 Division 2

Date Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment

23-Jun-2014 Naomh Ultan 12 – 13 2 – 5 Bundoran Naomh Ultan

Killybegs GAA Notes

Wednesday 2-7-2014 the divisional 1 championship u-14 final will be held in tirconail park. Na Cealla Beaga v Naomh Conaill.

Throw in 7.30 pm. Info from Four Masters regarding parking.

Please be advised traffic management will be in place at tirconail park entrance as there is other activities taken place at the same time.

There is no parking at revlun road near main entrance as to keep traffic flowing each way.once inside and both car parks are full, supporters travelling from one direction will be asked to turn around, drivers can carry on around the roundabout and come back and park on the hard shoulder facing the Killybegs direction.

Sunday the 6th reserves and seniors are home to cloughanelly throw in at 1.30 and 3.00.

u16 result killybegs 5 13 Bundoran 4 13 , fixture away Friday 4th v St Nuals.

The senior ladies got beat last Sunday by glenswilly, there will b no game this weekend.

There was no bingo jackpot winner this week. Next weeks bingo jackpot is €2200 on 45 numbers.

There was no Killotto jackpot winner this week. This weeks numbers were 10,12,19,27. Next weeks killotto jackpot is €1900 and match 3 is €180. The club would like to thank those who buy the killotto each week. Remember you can play the lotto online at www.locallotto.ie. This week the ladies team are selling Killotto and Saturday 12th July is Gary Conaghans team.

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!

Ticket information for the upcoming Ulster Final will be published next week.

CLG Na Cealla Beaga – Kellogg’s Cul Camp – 7th to 11th July 2014.10am – 2.30pm – Age 6 – 13.50% off for the three local National Schools and within our community.

Discount prices – 1 child €27.50, 2 children €50, 3 children €70, 4 children €90. To book ring or text Dermot Slua Boyle on 087-9429014.

There has been a time change in the U14 A final fixed for O’Donnell park on Tuesday 1st July 2014.

The fixture between Termon and Glenties has now been moved to a 7.30pm start.

Letterkenny Gaels GAA Notes

Our Senior and Reserves had mixed results at the weekend away to Naomh Ultan.

The Senior lads played out a draw with the game finishing 1-11 a-piece while the Reserves were beat on a score line of 2-09 to 0-11.

This weekend sees the start of the Junior A & B Championships with the Senior lads in action against Noamh Padraig Uisce Chaoin at Pairc na nGael on Saturday evening and the Junior B lads travelling to Pettigo on Sunday.

See Facebook for throw in times. Training continues at Pairc na nGael every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. New players always welcome.

The U-14 team travelled to Owen Beg in Dungiven last weekend to play in the Ulster Feile and while they toped their group in the early stages they eventually lost out in the quarter final.

The lads play Robert Emmetts this Friday evening in Mc Cool Park in the Northern Board Championship Division 2 Final.

The U-18 team were well beaten in their first match in the Division 1 Championship by a strong St. Eunans team on Monday evening at Pairc na nGael.

They now play Burt in their next match. Date & time T.B.C.

This coming week sees the start of our Summer Camps and Academys at Pairc na nGael with Hurling being the first.

It runs from the 7th-11th of July from 10am-2.30pm each day. For more information contact, 085 1743228.

Well done to Aaron Bradley, former Letterkenny Gaels player, who played for London last week in the All Ireland Qualifier against Limerick.

Aaron is the first club member to play Senior Inter-County Championship football.

U-6 & U10 Football continues every Sunday morning at 11am at Pairc na nGael while the U-8′s is on both Sunday morning & Wednesday evening from 7-8pm.

We are currently looking for girls aged 9-12 to join our U-12 Gaelic football squad.

Training on Wednesday evening from 6.30-7.30pm Contact Jim Farrell on 086 0566893 for more details.

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

New players welcome.

Our U-16 lads were beaten by a strong Mc Cools team.

This Friday they play Glenfin.

U-16 training continues at Pairc na nGael every Wednesday & Friday at 5.30pm.

Our U-8 & U-10 Hurlers travelled to Convoy last weekend for a Blitz.

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

Hurleys and helmets provided for training.

The lotto numbers for weekending 30th June were 5,11,18 & 26. No Jackpot winner. Match 3 winner will be announced next week.

Next weeks jackpot will be €2900.

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


Gardaí are renewing their appeal in relation to an aggravated burglary in Raphoe which shocked the nation.

Isa Arthur is still terrified a year after the gang attacked her and her late sister Suzy in their home.

The attack, which took place exactly one year ago today, left one pensioner dead and another terrified after their ordeal.

The burglary took place at the farmhouse of sisters Susan and Isobel Arthur at Feddyglass.

The gang terrorised the two women, aged 89 and 91 years, assaulted them before ransacking their home looking for cash.

Ms Susan Arthur, 89, was knocked to the ground during the raid and was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital.

She never returned home and died as a result of her ordeal a few weeks later on October 11th last.

Now, on the first anniversary of the disgusting attack, Gardai are making a fresh appeal to catch those responsible.

Gardai have made this direct appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have noticed anything suspicious.

“It is now a year since the Aggravated Burglary occurred and Gardaí are hoping people will come forward with information which may progress the investigation, in particular anyone who was in the area of Feddyglass, Raphoe, Co Donegal (the main Letterkenny – Lifford road the N14) at the time of the Aggravated Burglary and may have seen unusual or suspicious behaviour or anyone who may have information concerning the Aggravated Burglary.

“On Monday 1st July 2013 at approximately 5pm, two men entered the home of the Arthur sisters Isobel aged 91 and Susan aged 89 at Feddyglass, Raphoe, Co Donegal. Miss Susan Arthur was knocked to the ground during the course of the incident, she was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital and remained in hospital until her death on 11/10/2013.

“About an hour prior to the men entering the home of the Arthur sisters, three men called to the Arthurs home in a small silver car asking if the sisters wanted any painting carried out, the offer was declined and the men left.

“Two of these men were the men that carried out the aggravated burglary. Miss Arthur never returned home following the incident due to her injuries.

”Anyone who may have any information in relation to the aggravated burglary is asked to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny on 074-9167100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.”

A music student from Donegal who was rear-ended in her car in Carrigaline, Co Cork on her way to conduct a carol concert for children is to receive damages of €6.8m.

The High Court heard Hazel McGarrigle of Drumstevlin House, Donegal lived for her music.

The Irish examiner reports that McGarrigle was in her second year of a masters degree course at the CIT Cork School of Music when she suffered permanent brain damage in a road traffic accident in Carrigaline.

The 25-year-old was injured in December 2009 when her Nissan Micra was rear-ended with such force she was pushed into the car in front.

She suffered an intercranial injury that means she now uses a wheelchair and is fed through a tube.

Mr Justice Sean Ryan approved a settlement of €6.8m in an action against the other driver where liability was not an issue.

He said he was conscious relatives may think the concentration on money is to ignore the human tragedy involved and the heroism of the family in the care they provide.

Kilcar GAA Notes

Seniors

It was a good weekend for our seniors who find themselves joint top of Division One following two wins over the weekend.

On Friday evening they defeated neighbours Ardara 1-15 to 1-07 with Andrew McClean getting the goal and on Sunday they beat Naomh Conaill 1-14 to 0-09 in Glenties, Ashley Carr was the Cill Chartha goal scorer.

Our Reserves move up to third in the table after a good 3-14 to 4-03 win also over Naomh Conaill. Our seniors and reserves host Four Masters next Sunday in Towney.

Underage

Our Under 14’s play in the Divisional semi-final this Friday evening opponents and venue to be announced while our Under 12s travel to Pettigo on Saturday for a league fixture.

Lotto

There was no winner of the Club Lotto Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot is €6,000 this week’s numbers were 10, 15, 26 and 29 winners were: €50 Gavin Curran, Bogagh, €30 Sandra McCloskey, Derrylaghan and €20 Derdre Carr, Bavin. Lotto Plus numbers 4, 17, 18 and 28 there was no winner.

Bingo

Club Bingo winners €150 Anthony Bourke, €110 Margaret Byrne (Straleel), €80 Ellen O’Donnell, €70 Bernadette Gallagher, Marie Gallagher, May Carr, Michelle Lowther, Mart T Byrne, Maeve Byrne and Sally Morrow. The Jackpot next week is €2,300 on 45 numbers.

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

Four Masters GAA Club Notes

Frank Muldoon Memorial Stableford Competition: Another year has rolled around and it’s time to get out on the golf links for the annual Frank Muldoon Memorial competition which takes place at Murvagh Golf Club.

The event will take place on Wednesday 2nd July and is open to men and women.

This annual event is hosted by Four Masters GAA Club and is sponsored by Rooney’s Centra Store, Clar Road, Donegal Town.

The Frank Muldoon Memorial Cup will be awarded to the highest placed Donegal Golf Club full member or fully paid adult member of the Four Masters GAA Club in 2014.

There will be prizes galore to be won on the day.

Entry fee for the competition is €10 for Golf Club members and €30 for Four Masters Club members and guests. For further information please contact the Donegal Golf Club on 074 9734054. Time sheet in operation.

Well done: Well done to the Seniors and Reserves on their wins over Malin last weekend.

Renew Lotto Subscriptions: the club would ask all persons that are members of our lotto to pay annual subscription to sellers or to assistant Treasurer Paul Timoney 0872791305. New members are welcome with quarterly and half yearly subscriptions available.

Club Annual Lotto end of year draw: July 2013/ Jun 2014 for fully paid up members drawn on Monday 23 June 2014 : 1st Prize: €1000 – Martin Kenny, Doonan, 2nd Prize: €500 – Jim Donagher, Ballhill, 3rd Prize: €500 – Patricia Furey, Dublin, 4th Prize: €250 Aaron Mc Gettigan, Revlin, 5th Prize: €250 – Mary Kelly, Donegal Post Office, 6th Prize: €100, Damien Timoney, Castle Street, 7th Prize: €100 – Martin Higgins, Leghowney, 8th Prize: €100 – Joe O’Grady, The Glebe, 9th Prize: €100 – Laurence Mc Carroll, The Glebe, 10th Prize: €100 – Hugh Devenney, Laghey.

Congratulations to all winners. Thanks to all members for your support to club lotto.

Sponsor a Virtual Sod: Sponsor a Virtual Sod is available on a new link on our website www.fourmastersgaa.com or contact any club officer about details, to sponsor either by PayPal or contact club member for application form.

Please support this initiative, check out or virtual pitch. Get your name on Tir Conaill Park Sod.

Cul Camp: Registration for this years Kellogg’s Cúl Camp is now open. The camp is open to boys and girls aged 6-13 years of age.

The club will host the camp on 21st-25th July. Registration for the camp is €55 for first child, €45 for second child, and €40 for third/fourth child. Each child will receive a full camp jersey and bag.

There will be a registration night on Friday 18th July in Tir Conaill Park at 7pm – 8pm. Parents may also register online on the Keloggs Cul Camp. Contact Pauric Harvey (0860523905).

Milford GAA Notes

*G4M&O Blitz in Cookstown*

The G4M+O team took part in a very successful G4M+O blitz as part of the Mid Ulster Arena’s Annual fun day in Cookstown in which they played 5 games (won 4, drew 1).

It was a very enjoyable day for all and good preparation to go to Randalstown this week in which they take part in an “Ulster Blitz”. We would like to extend our congratulations to Megan Hunter also on her engagement last weekend.

*Seniors*

CLG BnaG 2-12 Aodh Ruadh 2-11

The Seniors got a long awaited victory on Saturday night in a thrilling and dramatic encounter in Moyle Park. It looked like more heartache for the lads as a very very good performance looked destined to end in defeat as they were 4 points down as the game went into injury time. The blues started very brightly and played the better football in the first half. They were extremely hungry and tenacious in the tackle and played some nice flowing football but didn’t manage to reflect their dominance on the scoreboard. Aodh Ruadh seemed to be getting their scores a little too handily while na Galloglaigh had to fight hard for theirs and after 15 minutes it was all level at 0-2 apiece. Playing against a decent breeze na Galloglaigh would have been quite happy to go in level at half time but late in injury time a high ball into the BnaG box wasn’t dealt with and resulted in an Aodh Ruadh goal. Luckily there was just enough time for Kane Barrett to point a free before the ref blew the half time whistle with the score 0-5 to 1-4. Again in the second half na Galloglaigh were the better team but didn’t make the umpires at the Aodh Ruadh end work too hard in the heat in the third quarter, while Aodh Ruadh again were always dangerous on the counter and after 45 minutes the score 0-8 to 1-9. Aodh Ruadh had a man sent off after 49 minutes as his clothes line tackle on Joey Cullen seen him receive a second yellow. The heads never dropped in fairness and the lads kept battling and with a few minutes left they were 1 behind, a contentious Aodh Ruadh ‘point’ that was well wide was the only difference between the sides. Just when it looked like they had a chance to possibly get a draw disaster struck. Once again a high ball wasn’t dealt and ended up in the back of the na Galloglaigh net to leave 4 between the sides as the game entered injury time. Then the drama started. Cathal Mc Gettigan found himself almost in the corner at the Aodh Ruadh end and heard the calls to land a high ball into the box, which ended up actually going over the bar from the tightest of angles. A minute later Joey Cullen, who had a stormer in midfield alongside Jonny Logue, was fouled and Christopher Barrett pumped the ball into the box for what would surely be the last piece of action. Substitute Christy Mac Cafferty made a complete nuisance of himself in the 6 yard box but for a moment it seemed like it wasn’t going be enough as the Aodh Ruadh defender won the ball. But then he dropped it! A goal mouth scramble ensued before Christy McCafferty managed to fire home from all of a foot out, much to delight of the home crowd, but to the anger of the Ballyshannon crowd who felt there had been a foul. Another substitute, Anthony Fisher, won the resultant kick out and his cross field ball found Chippie Barrett again whose half-blocked effort just about went over the bar to give na Galloglaigh the lead again for the first time since the 20th minute. Eventually the referee blew the final whistle after 4 minutes of injury time, much to the relief of na Galloglaigh. In fairness, it would have been harsh for the lads to lose this game as for the vast majority of it they were the better teamNext up is Buncrana at home next Sunday. Team: Sean Gallagher, Gavin Grier, Gearoid Horkan, Conor McNulty, Dean Burgess, Gary Merritt, TJ Evesson, Jonny Logue, Joey Cullen, Manus Boyce, Pauric Curley, Christopher Barrett (0-2), Kane Barrett (0-3), Cathal McGettigan (1-7), Paddy Peoples. Subs: Anthony Fisher for Boyce (50m), Christy McCafferty for Curley (60m), Cormac Friel, Paul Sweeney, Brandon Toye, Kieran Sheridan, Caolan Mc Gettigan

*Minors*

St Eunans B 5-7 CLG BnaG 1-3

The Minors had a very disappointing defeat at the hands of St Eunans B Team on Tuesday night. Despite being the better team for the first half they went behind at half time 2-0 to 1-2. The concession of three more soft goals in the second half seen the boys heads drop and they started doing things they wouldn’t normally do to try get themselves back into the game, none of which work. A combination of the tight heat and huge pitch meant they struggled to move the ball as they normally would and only scored one point in the second half. Next up they play Red Hughs. Scorers: Owen Deely (1-1), Kane Barrett (0-2)

*U14 Girls*

Our U14 girls beat Naomh Mhuire in County Semifinal in Termon on Monday night by a scoreline 8.10 to 2.3. They totally dominated the game and went at Naomh Mhuire from the start. It was a real team performance with Excellent link play all over the pitch. Roisin Doherty, Sinead McCahill, Kellyann Buchanan, Emma McGettigan were best for na Galloglaigh.

*U12s*

The U12s traveled to St Michaels on Monday evening and were defeated in both the A and B matches. The A Team got off to a terrible start and only recovered late in the second half when the game was pretty much over, but had good displays from Jay Curran and Mick Geever. The B Team had a much closer game but got beat by 3 points. Best for the B Team was Liam Donnelly, Aidan Ferry and Aisling McCormack. Next match is at home to Gweedore on Monday.

*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 5-10-19-22. No jackpot winner, 2 match 3 winners win €35 each. Tony McGettigan, Milford and Tony & Anne Helferty, Moyle Hill . Next weeks Jackpot is €960.

*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.

A run/walk in aid of Danny Mooney who is off to the Commonwelath Games will take place at the Churchill Fair.

Danny Mooney

The Letterkenny middle-distance athlete was recently selected as part of a 117-strong Northern Ireland team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in both the 800m ad 1500m is currently finalizing his final preparations.

Mooney has come off the production line of talented middle-distance runners who have developed under the expert eye of coach Teresa McDaid at Letterkenny AC.

“Selection for the Commonwealth Games was my main aim for the season and I’m glad that it’s now safely out of the way. There was pressure to get on the team but now that I’m there hopefully I can stay injury free and compete to the best I can on a global stage,” he said.

Mooney, who has a Masters in Exercise Physiology from John Moores University in Liverpool, gave up his job at the start of the year to become a full-time athlete.

Dunfanaghy Golf Club Notes

The weather improved as the week went on and there were great crowds on the course on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The course is in fantastic condition and the scoring reflects this. Well done to Thomas Alcorn for arranging the Tidy Towns Classic on Friday. Congratulations to all the prize winners over the weekend.

Well done to Sarah who arranged a great night of entertainment in the clubhouse on Saturday night with a large attendance there for the festivities. Hopefully this is the first of many such events in the clubhouse in the future.

As you all are aware the bar is open in the clubhouse every day for July and August. The chef will be in the clubhouse from Wednesday to Sunday. There is a new menu in operation. Everybody who tasted the food at the weekend says it is excellent. Make sure to tell everyone about the great food on offer, which is very reasonably priced. A menu from the restaurant has been forwarded by email to each member and we would ask you to pass it on to your friends.

We are approaching Lady President, Julia’s day, this coming Saturday. I have no doubt that everyone will be at the club on Saturday to support Julia on her big day. Hopefully the weather will be kinder to Julia this year.

Results:

Open Wednesday 25th of June 2014: Gents Open Stableford;

1st James Brogan 40pts

2nd Paddy Hegarty 39pts

3rd Jack O Herlihy 38pts BOT

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Friday 27th June : Dunfanaghy Tidy Towns Charity Classic;

1st K & D Patton, C & A Begley 94 BOT

2nd N & B McGinley, T McGilloway, P Johnson 94

3rd M Lafferty, M Witherow, F Mullen, K. Ward 92

4th T Alcorn, B Kelly B Griffen, D Murray 91 BOT

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Saturday 28th June: Gents Open Singles Stableford

1st Andy Murray 41 BOT

2nd Shane Greer 41 BOT

Gross: Paul Wallace 32

3rd Lindsay Mc Corkell 41

Cat: Tony Murray 39

9’s David Lynn 20 and Paul Smyth 21 BOT

Competitions this week:

Wednesday 2nd July 2014: Open Single’s Stableford

Friday 4th of July 2014: Mental Health classic

Saturday 5th of July 2014: Lady President’s Day Prize for Ladies and Men

Sunday 6th of July 2014: Club Single Stableford

The Donegal Boys Junior Open takes place on July 18th and the Timesheet is now open on www.dunfanaghygolfclub.com, €10 per person,

Any person who has matches to play in the challenge cup or the mixed foursomes please make arrangements to play your games as soon as possible. The matches are running smoothly so far.

Juvenile notes;

The largest group of boys this year so far took to the fairways last Saturday morning, in the cadet section Michael Dolan played his best golf yet to take the Cadet section from Eoin Bonner, Michael’s days in the cadet section are indeed numbered. In the main section Eoin Flanagan came home 1st from Kyle Mc Garvey with only a couple of shots separating the entire field.

Now with everybody on holidays it is suggested that Juveniles members who want to play during the week could assemble at the clubhouse at 11 each day and they can then head out themselves as long as the course is clear. They should mix it up so as the same ones are not always playing together, Let’s hope the good weather continues and everybody has an enjoyable summer. We all wish Michael Mc Fadden a speedy recover from his football related injury.

Upcoming competitions;

The Donegal Boys Junior Open Competition on the 18th July, takes place in Dunfanaghy. Timesheet open on www.dunfanaghygolfclub.com, €10 per person,

Ulster Bank has confirmed it is to close nine branches around the country, including a sub office in Lifford.

The branches are in South Mall in Cork; Granard in Co Longford; Pearse Road in Sligo; Clane in Co Kildare and Kimmage and Inchicore in Dublin.

The three sub offices are in Clara in Co Offaly, Enfield in Co Meath and Lifford in Co Donegal.

Staff were told of the development this morning. The bank said there will be no job losses as a result.

The closures are part of an announcement made this time last year to reduce the number of branches from 214 to between 175 and 185. The bank currently has 199 branches.

Ulster Bank said it is closing the outlets due to changing consumer behaviour.

Naomh Ultan GAA Notes

Ulster Final Ticket Orders -

Names for ticket orders for the Ulster Final taking place on Sunday 20th July in Clones will be taken in the clubhouse on FRIDAY JULY 4TH at 7:30pm.​

Royal Flush Lotto -

Royal Flush results for the weekend of the 29/06/2014 were 12, 16, 23 & 24. There was no winner of the jackpot worth €3360. Consolation prizes went to Mairtin O’Baoill, Maria Brosnan & Joe Erskine.

Next week’s jackpot now stands at €3380 and the draw will take place in Mary Murrins Bar.

40th Anniversary Celebrations -

A date of Saturday August 9th has been set for the anniversary celebrations. Meetings will take place every Thursday from now on upstairs in the clubhouse at 8:30pm. There is a large amount of work involved for the celebrations, therefore we would ask for as much help as possible to make it a success. All welcome to attend meetings.

40th Anniversary Polo Shirt Orders -

The committee are organizing an order of O’Neills Polo Shirts in the Naomh Ultan club colours for the celebration.

If anyone is interested you can forward your name and size before this Thursday’s meeting.

Adult Football -

Our senior side played out an entertaining draw at home to Letterkenny Gaels last Saturday evening, whilst the reserves picked up two points with a convincing win. Both teams are in Championship action this Saturday.

The senior team come up against Na Rossa at home on Saturday evening, throw-in is at 7:30pm.

Underage Football -

Our U16 team played out a hugely entertaining draw against neighbours St. Nauls on Friday, in a goal fest the match up finished 10-6 9-9.

They then took the two points against Naomh Brid on Tuesday past winning convincingly on a scoreline of 5-10 to 1-10.

The U12 side continued their great form last week with a great team performance, beating Bundoran 12-13

The main race last weekend was the aptly named “Hell of the West” Olympic distance triathlon held in Kilkee, Co.Clare.

Five club triathletes took the long trip down south and all performed admirably. Aidan Callaghan finished fourth overall, in an event with a highly competitive field, backing up his winning performance in Mullaghmore.

The competition doubled as a National Series and National Championship event. Lisa Dalton and Gavin Crawford also featured strongly.

Christine Russell won the female section of the sprint triathlon hosted by Sligo Triathlon club and held in Rosses Point with all the junior club members very much to the fore.

On the local front Michael Tunney and Stephen Sweeney performed well in The Gaelforce Adventure Race.

The National Series rankings have been updated and at this stage individual club members are high up the rankings and the club is also well placed in the club section under the three separate categories. Further details are on the Triathlon Ireland website www.triathlonIreland.com.

Training continues as follows

Monday Open Water session Gartan 6.30p.m

Tuesday Track session Aura 7.45pm

Wednesday Pool session Aura 8pm

Thursday TT/Brick Foxhall 7.00pm

Saturday Club cycle Aura car park 9.30

Results (provisional)

“Hell of The West” Olympic Triathlon Men’s

4th Aidan Callghan 2.05.18

27th Gavin Crawford 2.13.26 (8th in category)

124th John Conaghan 2.24.30 (6th in category)

616th Damian McGoohan 2.53.22 (91st in category)

“Hell of the West” Olympic Triathlon Women’s results

17th Lisa Dalton 2.29.18 (6th in category)

Rosses Point Sprint Triathlon

14th Christine Russell 1.06.56 overall female winner

18th Stefan McCrossan 1.07.21 category winner

43rd Kirsty McIlwaine 1.12.47 category winner

56th Clara Quigley 1.14.47 category winner

63rd Gavin Harris 1.15.50

69th Liam Tinney 1.16.58

70th Kevin Hennessy 1.17.15

76th Patrick Patton 1.19.06