Gardaí in the County have issued a warning to rural business owners to be vigilant and advised them to carry out an audit of security following an overnight burglary of a shop and filling station in Letirmacaward.

Business owners are requested to check on the physical security of their premises including doors, windows and roofs to ensure they are capable of withstanding robust attack.

Checks should also be carried out on the operation of intruder alarms and cctv. Intruder alarms should have back up signalling facilities in commercial premises.

This is a basic requirement. CCTV systems should be checked to ensure lenses are clean, focused and tamperproof. Ensure the hard drives for camera systems are secured and not easily accessible. The use of lighting linked to the alarm system will assist cctv to capture quality images in the event of an attack.

Gardaí who are urging people in the community to be vigilant and keep a sharp eye for movement of vehicles late at night or early in the morning in an effort to thwart the movements & activities of organised criminals by contacting the 24/7 Gardaí Station for your area.

Divisional Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Paul Wallace who is based at Letterkenny, said “It is a known and established fact that criminals will target business premises in isolated rural areas at this time of year, particularly in the run up to Christmas.

“The winter weather, darker nights, less movement of traffic on rural roads as people retreat indoors are all elements which contribute to the growth industry at this time of year – crime.”

He added: “Owners of businesses in all areas should also review security in and around their homes. Advice and guidance is available at www.garda.ie / crime prevention. People should not hesitate to make contact with me on 074-91-67161 (direct line- answering service) should they require clarification, advice or information on any aspect of security and this service is free of charge.”

Naomh Ultan GAA Notes

Royal Flush Lotto:

Royal Flush Draw results for 02/11/2014 were 4, 6 ,9, 21. The Jackpot of €620 was won by the Boyle Boys, Seaview Lane, congratulations.

Adult Football -

The Division 3 promotion/relegation playoff is due to take place in the coming weeks.

With a large number of fixtures still to be completed in that league it will be played as soon as that league is finished.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Twitter pages for information closer to the time.

Clothes Bin:

A gentle reminder that no bed sheets/linen is to be put in the clothes bin at the Naomh Ultan GAA grounds, this request came from the supplier.

We’d like to thank all for their continued support in using this recycling service, it’s a valued fundraiser for our club.

ST EUNAN’S U16s have been crowned county league title winners after their weekend win over Ardara.

They defeated Ardara 2-15 to 0-05 in the county final.

First half goals from Kevin Kealy and Sean McGettigan along with some beautiful scores from the brilliant Niall O’Donnell set up this victory.

BIG-HEARTED Daniel O’ Donnell will put on his dancing shoes to help a young boy walk for the first time.

The singer will perform at a dance for the first time in 23 years to raise funds for five year old Paul Doherty who has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

It is just over 8 weeks since the launch of the Donegal fundraiser Mammy, I Want to Walk. The fund wants to raise much need money to send 5 year old boy Paul Doherty to America for life changing surgery.

In this short space of time, a staggering amount of money has been raised to support the wish of the young Donegal boy.

Since the fundraiser started, Anne Marie has been sharing the story about her sons wish to walk and how this could be achieved. Donegal got behind her and her son. The Donegal Senior Football GAA Team got behind her and her son.

Now Daniel O’ Donnell is lending his support. Daniel is well known for getting involved in charitable causes both locally and further a field.

Anne Marie Doherty and her son Paul

Little Paul’s mother Anne Marie knew it would be a great coup if she could get Daniel O’ Donnell to help her out. With a heavy dousing of Knock holy water & plenty of prayers too, Anne Marie posted a hand written note to Daniel O’ Donnell in Kincasslagh.

She explained that she was arranging a dance in December and hoped that Daniel might be at home to sing a few songs on the night. Daniel O’ Donnell is well known to have a big heart when it comes to supporting those in need.

In the days since that initial contact Daniel O’ Donnell & Anne Marie have been busy organising a very special night to raise funds for young Paul.

Daniel has taken Paul’s story to his heart and promised to be lead act in a fundraising dance at the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey on Sunday 28th December. Daniel explained to Anne Marie that he hasn’t done a dance in over 23 years!

Anne Marie has promised Daniel there will be plenty of room for dancing on the night. Daniel fans will relish this intimate gig with their hero. This will be one of the few opportunities left to see Daniel before he takes an 18-month break from the music business to spend more time with his wife, Majella, who has battled breast cancer.

Anne Marie explains, the goodwill & generosity shown to her and her son have been staggering.

“We have almost €50,000.00 raised to date. I never thought it possible.”

Daniel will be accompanied by Daniel Craig & Grainne Gavigan. Dancing from 10 till late. Tickets available exclusively from Villa Rose Hotel on 074 9132266

You can follow the Paul & Anne Marie’s story on

www.facebook.com/mammyiwanttowalk

Brett McGinty was defeated in controversial circumstances in his Junior European Championship bout against Croatian Mladen Sobjeslavski .

Brett McGinty was left ‘gutted’ following a controversial decision that resulted in his exit at the Junior European Championships.

McGinty was competing against Mladen Sobjeslavski and looked like he was in control of the bout early on.

The St Johnston based boxer looked classy and composed in the opening two rounds and seemed to have won both comfortably.

That sparked a reaction from his opponent Mladen Sobjeslavski and he upped the tempo in the final round.

Sobjeslavski might have shaded the last round as he had to chase it, as it looked as if he’d lost the first two rounds.

There was then shock and surprise when the referee raised the arm of the Croatian fighter Mladen Sobjeslavski.

McGinty looked visibly stunned as did the rest of his back-room team, there was further surprise when the judges scored the contest 3-0 in favour of Sobjeslavski.

Gaeil Fhánada News

Lotto results

No jackpot winner. €100 winner Jerry Carr, Kerrykeel, €50 winner Francis McBride, Kerrykeel.

Next week’s jackpot €3,950. Come on support our Club. Wouldn’t it be a nice wee lift for Christmas!!

Intermediate Reserve Final in O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny this Saturday 8th November at 12.30p.m.

Gaeil Fhánada Reserves v Cloughaneely Reserves. Come on help our boys make history! Best of luck to John, Seamus and the boys in the final.

Semi Final results Gaeil Fhanada Seniors 3:05 v Cloughaneely 2:14

Foireann Sinsir Gael Fhánada: Mark McConigley, Cathal Martin, Fergal Friel, Brendan Callaghan, Ryan McGonigle, Patrick McConigley, Mark Friel, Michael Sweeney 1-01, Jimmy Coyle Johnny Friel, Seami Nanny Friel 1-03, Aidan McAteer ,Marty McAteer , Seimi Coshia Friel 1-00, Ronan McAteer, Davitt Walsh came on Brendan Callaghan and Oisin Shiels 0-01 came on for Johnny Friel. Subs not used Eoghan Walsh, Jerry Diver Friel and Mylie McBride.

Semi Final results Gaeil Fhanada Reserves 0:08 v N Brid Reserves 0:06

Gaeil Fhánada Reserve team: Paul O’Connor, Shaun Coyle ,Paddy Heraghty Ken Dempsey Conor McGonigle, Paul Coyle (0:01), Kevin McGonigle, Eamon Sweeney(0:02), Colm McGonigle Jerry Diver Friel, Stephen McGonigle, Brendan Nanny Friel, Niall Carr (0:02), Shaun McGovern(0:02), Paul Friel, Brian McBride came on for Brendan Nanny Friel, Eoghan Walsh (0:01) came on for Stephen McGonigle, Shane Sweeney came on for Niall Carr (black card) Mylie McBride came on for Colm McGonigle

Moville GAA News

LOTTO

There was No jackpot winner his week, the €50 runner up prize goes to Mary B McCauley. The numbers were 9,12,18,23. Next week’s jackpot will be €6,100.

MINOR GIRLS WIN COUNTY TITLE

A massive congratulations to Paul McDermott’s minor girls team who qualify for the Ulster championship after a comprehensive win over Termon in the county final. Next up is St Paul’s of Antrim – keep an eye on facebook and the club notes for details of this game. Well done girls!

MOVILLE U13 GIRLS REACH COUNTY FINAL

The Moville u13 girls are through to the County Final after beating a very good Glenties team in O’Donnell Park on Thursday last. The Moville girls conceded an early goal but they didn’t panic and where soon level when Claire Brown got on the edge of a well measured pass from Niamh McDonald, a second goal from Kate McClenaghan & a couple of great points from Aiobh Faulkner & Breena Diver soon after put Moville in Control.

Niamh McDonald & Danielle McDermott added two more points before Amy Carr slotted home a great individual goal for Glenties to close the gap before half time & but for a couple of great saves from Milly Banks Glenties could have been level at the break.

Two more quick goals for Glenties after the break meant moville had to dig really deep and Kerri Browne got on the end of Niamh Skellys long ball to slot home to ease the pressure.

Clodagh Skelly & Breena Diver where solid at the back & with Erin Coyle & Fiona Mc Laughlin where making it difficult to get near the Moville goal.

Faulkner & McClenaghan slotted over a couple of long range points and Moville where now in total control. Emer Gillen scored a fine point towards the end to seal the victory.

Best for Moville where Breena Diver, Clodagh Skelly, Claire Browne & Niamh Mc Donald Moville now play St. Eunans in the final on Saturday 15th of November good luck girls.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Aoibh Faulkner, Clodagh Skelly, Breena Diver & Niamh Skelly who played for Donegal on Saturday in the Ulster u13 development blitz in Garvaghey.

Well done girls great achievement.

Also well done to the moville U10 and U12 teams who played at half time in the county final in Ballybofey at the weekend.

It was a great display and great to see Moville under age taking part. well done to the coaches and parents who traveled on the day.

CLUB MERCHANDISE

Why not contact Brigid Harkin for some club merchandise in the run up to Christmas. It would make a great stocking filler.

THE family of the late Anne Friel are holding a fundraising night for the Donegal Hospice this Friday.

Anne, from Ballyarr, passed away in September after a short illness.

Her family now wants to raise money for the hospice in Letterkenny as a fitting memorial to her.

It takes place this Friday at Carr’s of the Diamond.

The event starts at 9pm and features a Mr & Mrs competition, a Karaoke competition, a draw for a hamper and an auction.

There is no cover charge. All funds raised from the competitions and draw will go to the Donegal Hospice.

GARDAÍ have arrested two men after a Text Alert scheme in Glenties was triggered following several overnight raids in the town.

More than €2,000 was stolen from the Paper Shop.

A pensioner living on Main Street was also targeted by the thieves, while there were attempted robberies at several other premises.

However Gardaí and local community leaders issued a text alert to the public and two men were later arrested.

It’s understood both suspects are from the North.

A blue Astra car was also seized in the extensive follow-up operation by Gardaí.

Forensic experts are now combing several premises for clues.

“This was a horrible experience for the pensioner and for the owners of business premises but the text alert scheme worked and two men are in custody,” said one local businessman.

“It shows that the community text alert scheme works.”

O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny will host the Ulster SFC clash between St Eunan’s and Roslea.

St Eunan’s have received a timely boost ahead of their Ulster SFC clash with Fermanagh champions Roslea this Sunday.

The game had been originally been scheduled to be played at Mac Cumhaill Park.

However, St Eunan’s home venue O’Donnell Park meets the criteria for hosting such games so St Eunan’s were able to move the tie to their home pitch.

St Eunan’s defeated local rivals Glenswilly in a low scoring Donegal SFC final on Sunday.

Maxi Curran will be hoping his side can make an impact in the Ulster championship.

St Eunan’s have failed to make an impact in Ulster despite their dominance in Donegal over the last decade.

Glenswilly reached the Ulster decider last year before narrowly losing to Ballinderry.

St Eunan’s will be fancied to overcome Roslea on Sunday, but it will be a very difficult game.

The game gets underway at 2.30pm at O’Donnell Park this Sunday.

New Donegal manager Rory Gallagher is permitted from gathering his squad together for collective training until December 29th.

Donegal will be permitted from resuming collective training until December 29th, after the GAA announced its staggered roster system for inter-county teams.

Donegal, Kerry, Kilkenny and Tipperary are all restricted from resuming collective training until the 29th of December as the four teams reached their respective All-Ireland finals.

The Donegal U21 side is permitted from resuming training until January the 1st, while the Minor team will have to wait until February the 1st.

Inter-county managers have criticized the staggered roster system in the past, and the fact it’s almost impossible to police has drawn severe criticism from some quarters.

Many inter-county teams don’t adhere to the system and carry on with their schedules regardless, although there is heavy fines imposed on any county found guilty of breaking the rules.

Rory Gallagher was appointed as the new Donegal manager on Friday night, and it’s likely his first job will be to discover how many players intend to retire from inter-county football.

There are strong rumours that both Colm McFadden and Rory Kavanagh are set to retire from inter-county football.

Gallagher will be boosted by the news that double All-Star Neil Gallagher is ready to play on for another year at least.

The staggered roster for counties is as follows:

November 15 (teams knocked out in June) – London, Fermanagh, Derry, Offaly, Louth, Westmeath, Waterford, Leitrim (football); Antrim, Laois (hurling)

December 1 (teams knocked out in July) – Antrim, Longford, Wicklow, Wexford, Cavan, Down, Carlow, Tyrone, Limerick, Laois, Roscommon, Clare, Sligo, Tipperary (football); Clare, Offaly, Waterford, Wexford, Dublin (hurling).

December 8 (teams knocked out in August) – Meath, Kildare, Galway, Cork, Armagh, Monaghan, Mayo, Dublin (football); Cork, Limerick (hurling).

December 29 – Donegal, Kerry (football); Kilkenny, Tipperary (hurling

Aidan Callaghan, Gavin Crawford, Fin Begly, John Cannon at Triathlon Ireland Awards.

Saturday night saw the culmination of the Vodafone National Series with with four Letterkenny 24/7 members receiving awards.

The annual Triathlon Ireland awards ceremony took place in The Royal Marine in Dun Laoighre.

Aidan Callaghan narrowly missed out on an overall National Series medal but he had a fine medal return in the Age Group categories with gold,silver and bronze medals to add to his collection obtained throughout the season.

Club chairman, Gavin Crawford, won his age group for the National Duathlon Series and the National Duathlon Championship picking up a gold medal for his accomplishment. An Age Group silver was also to be added to his collection that was won at the Sprint Championships in Newry.

John Cannon, the veteran of the group received gold in his Age Group for the National Aquathlon. Fin Begly was awarded a silver in her Age Group for the National Duathlon series and the Ulster Triathlon Championhip. Lisa Dalton, got her first National Series medal for the National Sprint Championship in Newry winning a silver in her age group. Finally Nicholas Fowell received bronze in his age group for the National Middle Distance Championship in Kenmare. The Ulster Championship saw a number of members age group medal winners, Aidan Callaghan, Christine Russell, Clara Quigley and Adam Speer.

Training continues as follows:

Tuesday 7.45pm Aura track session

Wednesday 8.00pm Aura swim

Thursday 6.30pm Aura Long Run

Saturday 9.00 Aura Group cycle, check the clubs Facebook page for details of pace and distance.

Hugh McGroddy, Marian Caffrey, Sorcha Ni Dhomhnaill, Siobhan Shovlin at the Donegal Association AGM in Dublin.

The Donegal Association Dublin have held their AGM in the Regency Hotel, Drumcondra and are seeking nominations for this year’s ‘Donegal Person of the Year’.

Sorcha Ní Dhomhnaill, Chairperson, welcomed everyone to the meeting and reviewed the Association highlights.

It was a special year for the Association when Liam Ó Cuinneagáin was inaugurated as Donegal Person of the Year.

There was great excitement from the announcement of the Person of the Year in the Mansion house in January to the Gala Dance at the Regency Hotel in March.

Hundreds turned out to witness this special event in the Donegal Association’s annual calendar.

Liam was considered a ‘special man’, a hero within his local community who has done extraordinary things to develop our Irish language, culture, tourism and local traditions.

He is a truly great ambassador for the Donegal Association!

Sorcha Ni Dhomhnaill and Martin McGettigan

As we look forward to the year ahead – take note of our upcoming events!

The Donegal Association will hold their Annual Mass of Remembrance in the Regency Hotel, Drumcondra, on Sunday 16th November 2014 at 6.30pm.

The Father McDyer lecture this year will be given by Br. Kevin Crowley who founded the Capuchin Day Centre in Church Street in 1974.

At present, the Capuchin Day Centre distributes 1,800 food parcels every week and provides nearly 700 meals, six days a week.

The centre also provides a medical service, chiropody clinics, an optical service and advice as well as information clinics for the homeless in Dublin.

Br. Kevin is the champion of the homeless and he has worked tirelessly to help those in need without asking any questions or judging anyone.

In recent times the centre has received minimum government funding, however, Br Kevin has been pivotal in leading fundraising campaigns, and every cent raised goes towards helping the homeless.

And finally, don’t forget the search is on for the next Donegal Person of the Year.

The closing date for receipt of nominations is 30th November 2014 so you only have a few weeks left to get your nomination to the association.

Anyone or any group may nominate a person – the main criteria being that the person nominated should have made a significant contribution to the promotion of the county at local, national, or international level.

Nominations should set out the reasons for the nomination and include supporting documentation and endorsements from individuals and groups.

Nomination forms may be downloaded from the Association’s website www.donegalassociation.ie or by request from The Secretary, Donegal Association, c/o Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.

You can also contact Marie Ryan on 087 243 9317 or Sorcha Ní Dhomhnaill on 087 918 4072 to receive an application form.

Donegal Association Dublin – Association Commitee:

President/Uachtarán: Martin Mc Gettigan (Kilmacrenan/ Raheny)

Vice President/Leas-Uachtarán: Hugh Harkin (Creeslough/Foxrock)

Chairperson/Cathaoirleach: Sorcha Ní Dhomhnaill (Gaoth Dobhair/Templeogue)

Vice Chairperson/Leas-Chathaoirleach: Joe Bonner (Glenties/ Ashbourne)

Honorary Secretary/Rúnai Onórach: Hugh Mc Groddy (Falcarragh/Clonskeagh)

Honorary Assistant Secretary/Rúnaí Cúntach Onórach: Marian Caffrey (Kilmacrennan/ Ballsbridge)

Public Relations Office/Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí: Marie Ryan (Creeslough/Sandymount),

2 Honorary Treasurers/2 Chisteoir Oinigh: Charlie Mc Ginley (Annagry/Santry); Elaine Caffrey (Carrigart/Ringsend)

Honorary Publications Officer/Oifigeach Foilsiúcháin Onórach: Siobhan Shovlin (Ardara/Glasnevin)

Honorary IT Co-Ordinator/Comhordaitheoir IT Onórach: Niamh Walsh (Carrigart/Phibsboro)

Trustees/Riarthóirí: Kathleen Sheerin, Tony Dunlevy & Charlie Mc Ginley

Auditor/Iniúchóir: Eoin Mc Ginley & Co. (Annagry/Celbridge)

General Committee Members (5)/ Baill Ghinearálta den Chumann (5):

Kathleen Sheerin (Ardara/Raheny)

Peter Coyle (Carndonagh/ Portmarnock)

Peggy Stringer (Carndonagh/Monkstown)

Liam McDermott (Glenties/Rathcoole)

Finín Mac A Bhaird (Teelin/Kimmage)

Mac Cumhaills GAA News

ANNIVERSARY

The Center was the scene for a great nights entertainment last Saturday.

Music was supplied by the brilliant Ray Montana and there the dance floor never emptied.

The club made a presentation to Eugene Gallagher to celebrate his 40th year as a Senior officer in the club.

It was a brilliant night out.

On a side note, it was disappointing to see such a poor turnout from our members.

Whilst we had a big crowd at on the night, we would like to remind our members that these functions are big fundraisers for the club and as such should be attended by all members if possible.

LOTTO

There was no winner of this weeks Lotto. Numbers drawn were 6,11,19 and 26.

There were 3 match 3 winners.

Brendan Dunnion Jr, Leah Galvin and Siobhan Mc Cauley receive €50 each.

The jackpot remains at €10,000.

BINGO

The Bingo is in The Villa Rose at 8.30pm this week. Over €9,000 can be won.

Milford GAA News

*New Club App Launched*

The Club is delighted to announce we now have our own Club App. Download this FREE app to get all the latest Club news and info direct to your phone or tablet.

You can pick and choose what info you get, whether it is all Club news to whether it is only U16 Ladies information to whether it is just to be kept updated on your childs U10 blitzes and training.

The app will also notify you directly of all major news, results, fixtures and events that you might miss or forget seeing on the Club Facebook and Twitter pages.

There is also a chat forums feature in which anyone can discuss Club activities, as well as links to our social media pages and website if you have never been on them.

Managers can also use the app to stay in touch with their players, informing them of training schedules and matches directly, sending one notification instead of multiple text messages.

The app provides all the latest news, lotto results, fixtures, results and latest scores right at your finger tips as well as a club shop from which you can also purchase the club lotto as well as the Club gear, especially handy for our former players and members around the world who still want to support the Club.

And also coming after the AGM will be the ability to pay your Club membership through the handiness of the app and ensure you guarantee your 2015 All Ireland Final tickets (fingers crossed!)

Those without a smartphone can also access the same information through the desktop version at https://milfordgaa.teamapp.com.

To get the app follow these steps:

1. Download ‘Team App’ from the Apple or Google Play app store.

2. Sign up for Team App. You will be sent an email to confirm your registration.

3. Log into the app and search for ‘CLG BnaG’

4.Choose your applicable access group(s).

*CLG BnaG to Host Scor Semi Final*

On Saturday November 15th CLG BnaG will host one of the Donegal Semi Finals of Scor na nOg in Milford Parish Hall. Why not come along and enjoy a great nights entertainment and also support the acts which will represent our own club. The show starts at 7.30pm. Go raibh maith agaibh.

*Intermediate Championship Play Off Semi Final*

CLG BnaG 0-8 Naomh Colmcille 0-12

The Seniors were left feeling disappointed and frustrated after Saturdays defeat to Naomh Colmcille in Killygordon. The Gallowglasses would have rathered get the win and ensure Intermediate Championship football next year but as it stands they will have to play near neighbours Downings in a playoff final on a date to be determined. The lads got off to a poor start to the game, going 0-4 to 0-1 down after ten minutes, although the wet and windy conditions in Killygordon made life difficult. There were no administrative errors from the referee as Ian Molloy correctly gave Newtowns Ryan McKinley a red card after he was black carded for a Peter Stringer-esque heel tap on Christopher Barrett, having already being booked early in the game. This came after 27 minutes but Newtown still led at half time 0-5 to 0-2. With the extra man, and the wind at their backs for the second half, the lads performance improved, but unfortunately they were guilty of being very wasteful of possession at times and also unlucky with their chances. They had numerous decent goal chances and on another day with a bit more luck could have won this game comfortably if one or two of these chances had of came off. With 15 minutes there was only one point between the sides but Newtown were always a danger on the counter and got vital scores at key times as Na Galloglaigh kept battling to get back into the game. A second Newtown defender was black carded with ten minutes remaining before Conor McNulty got his marching orders for a second yellow to leave the teams at 14 men a piece, despite the game itself not being all that particularly rough. Naomh Colmcille got 2 more points late on to leave 4 between the sides at the final whistle to set up an all or nothing derby with Downings. Team: Sean Gallagher, Gary Merritt, Sean Black, Gavin Grier, Conor McNulty (0-2), Jonny Logue, Tj Evesson (0-1), Luc O Bairead, Joey Cullen, Pauric Curley, Christopher Barrett (0-1), James Doyle, Paddy Peoples, Cathal Mc Gettigan (0-4), David Curley. Subs: Enda McHugh, Cormac Friel, Caolan Mc Gettigan, Kieran Sheridan, Paul Grier, Gearoid Horkan, Manus Boyce

*Seniors*

Naomh Colmcille v CLG BnaG

Newtowncunningham, Sunday @ 3pm

For the second time in two weeks the Seniors will take on Naomh Colmcille this Sunday, this time in a league encounter. Throw in for Sundays game is at 3pm and all support would be greatly appreciated.

*Minors*

Carndonagh v CLG BnaG

Carn, Saturday @ 12pm

The Minors are back in action this Saturday in a Shield Quarter Final against Carndonagh. Throw in on Saturday is at 12pm and all support would be greatly appreciated.

*Lotto*

This weeks lotto numbers were 3-11-18-23. No jackpot winner, 2 match 3 winners, win €35. Joan O’Donnell, Rosgarrow, and James Edward Friel, The Lagg. Next weeks Jackpot is €1,680. Don’t forget you can enter the lotto from the comfort of your own home by playing through our own FREE Club App. Usual rules apply, pick 4 numbers per box, €2 and €5 options available. Numbers must be entered before 10pm or else they roll over to the next week. Perfect way for our many supporters and exiles overseas who would like to continue to support their Club.

*Lucozade Sport Kit Out Project*

Lucozade Sport are back with another promotion this year which was very beneficial to us last year. However this year they are NOT looking for the bottle caps, instead they are looking for a promotional code that is found printed on the bottle underneath the wrapper. We would like to ask all our players and supporters to hold on to any Lucozade Sports bottles they come across and leave them in the designated bottle bin at the Clubhouse. Thanks again for the help collecting last year and we look forward to collecting even more this year!

*Scor na nOg*

It is that time of year were we ask all interested young singers/musicians/dancers etc to come forward as Scor na nOg will be coming up again in the next few weeks. Once again you can contact Cultural Officer Brendan Ward on 074-9152455 or 086-3409183 or email bandcward1@gmail.com

*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 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

*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*

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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.

Cllr MacGiolla Easbuig talks to Irish Water workers.

A county councillor is encouraging the Donegal public to stand on or drive their cars over manholes to stop Irish water installing meters.

Independent councillor Micheal Mac Giolla Easbuig made the call after seeing off an Irish water team in West Donegal today.

The workers from the GMC Sierra company, who are contracted to Irish Water, called to a number of villages including Meenaleck, Annagry, Crolly and Loughanure in a bid to fit water meters.

But Cllr MacGiolla Easbuig stood over the meters and refused to move.

The workers called their supervisors who told them to continue working but Councillor MacGiolla Easbuig refused to move.

He told the workers he did not want confrontation but was refusing to move.

The workers again called their supervisor and he informed the men to move out of the area.

The Independent councillor told Donegal Daily he has nothing against the workers but his gripe is with the Government and Irish Water.

“I have nothing against these men personally and I appreciate they are only trying to make a living but we are opposed to what they are doing.

“I would not condone confrontation and I certainly would not condone violence but I believe people can protest peacefully.

“If that means standing on manholes or driving our cars over them to stop this work, then so be it,” he said.

Cllr MacGiolla Easbuig said he was encouraging other councillors to take a similar hardline stand against the installation of water meters.

“We need to stand together on this issue and the likes of Fianna Fail need to come out and stand by the people and let them know where they stand on this issue.

“If we can stop Irish Waters from installing water meters then we can stop them trying to push this charge through on us,” he said.

A young man went on a nine month rampage of deception and theft, robbing an old lady, seven petrol stations and even stealing a car from a man visiting his dying brother in hospital.

Dean Wells faces a litany of charges.

Dean Wells, 19, began carrying out the crimes just after celebrating his 18th birthday.

During that time he robbed seven petrol stations after driving off without paying for fuel.

On another occasion he called to the home of an 86 year old pensioner at Ballymacool, Letterkenny and claimed to be from the ESB.

He deceived her into handing over her bank cards and her social security card.

He tried to use the cards in a number of different outlets in Letterkenny before withdrawing €600 using the woman’s AIB banklink card at a local cash machine.

He later revealed he came up with the plan after seeing a similar plotline on a television soap opera the night before.

On April 1st last, Wells, with an address at 1 Cill A Oire, Killylastin, Letterkenny, was a patient at Sligo General Hospital.

Wells managed to confuse a motorist who had arrived to see his dying brother who died just a few minutes later.

He got the keys to the man’s green BMW and drove towards Letterkenny but was spotted by Gardai at Ballintra outside Donegal Town.

A pursuit took place and Gardai in Ballybofey eventually managed to stop Wells using a stinger device in Ballybofey.

A dog belonging to the owner of the stolen car was found in the passenger seat.

When apprehended by Gardai, Wells suffered an epileptic fit.

Barrister for Wells, Mr Damien Crawford, said many people had been working tirelessly to help the accused.

He said his client suffered from a number of conditions including Aspergers Syndrome and has a child’s view of the world.

He says he can take no responsibility for his actions and that his mother had done trojan work in trying to help him.

He gave an example of one occasion when he used a stolen cheque to buy four lambs at a mart.

“His grandfather was at the mart and he was mortified. What nineteen year old goes and buys four lambs at a mart?’ asked Mr Crawford.

He said his client got the idea of robbing the pensioner posing as an ESB official from watching a soap opera the night before.

He said his client, who is on remand in prison, cries when he has to go back after court appearances.

He also revealed that on one occasion he had an eyebrow shaved off in his sleep while in prison.

Mr Crawford said that with the help of his solicitor, Mr Gordon Curley, a place had been found in a live-in facility in Stranorlar.

However, the HSE had dropped out of the plan at the last minute saying Wells was not entitled to it.

Mr Crawford suggested that a representative from the HSE could come into court to explain the reasons why Wells had been precluded from the plan.

Judge Paul Kelly adjourned the case until Thursday to see if a representative from the HSE could come to court to progress the matter.

“I would be very open to dealing with it in a creative way if we can find a place which would be appropriate. I share your view but it appears to be a bureaucratic issue,” said Judge Kelly.

Riverdance creator and Donegal businesswoman Moya Doherty has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the RTÉ Board.

Moya Doherty

Minister for Communications Alex White got Government approval for the appointment of seven board members today.

Ms Doherty said: “The next few years will see RTÉ having to find structures capable of redefining the role of public service broadcasting in a media space transformed by social and digital technologies.

“I am looking forward to the challenge and privilege of working alongside all who are part of the RTÉ community, internal and external, to help to carve a strong identity for the future for the public service broadcaster.”

Dunfanaghy Golf Club Notes:

It was Halloween week and there were plenty of people visiting Dunfanaghy over the festive week. There was also good numbers on the course despite the windy conditions. We are coming to the end of the GOY competitions. The last competition is the Christmas Hamper on the 23rd of November.

That will be your last chance to qualify for the Grand Final. You can also have a chance of qualifying if you win the monthly medal in November or December. Well done to all the winners over the last week in the club. Well done to Mary on winning the last man standing and to Fergus who came a credible second. Paul is in the process of putting arrangements in place to start the next last man standing. We will keep you posted.

Next Monday the 10th November we are running an open Senior Ladies & Gents single stableford Competition (55 plus). We plan to run this competition on a monthly basis for the winter. The cost to members will be €5.00 and €10.00 to non-members. G.U.I vouchers will be given out as prizes. Please make every effort to take part and spread the word to all your golfing non-member friends.

I can confirm that there is a sheet regarding anyone interested in the Gaeltacht league is now on the notice board. Please make sure to put your name and contact details on the sheet if you are interested in playing the league this winter. Sorry about the delay. The first match has been changed until the 15th of November 2013 where we are at home to Clochaneely Golf club.

We are started sociable evenings on the Friday evenings in the clubhouse again. The clubhouse will open from 4pm from this Friday onwards. There will be free bites for anyone who comes to the clubhouse on the Friday evenings. What better way to start the weekend.

The Winter Open 4BBB competition has just started on the 1st of October. This competition is great because you can play any day of the week, with whoever you want and as many times as you want until you qualify. There are four monthly winners each month who go forward to the Grand Final on the 21st of June 2015. The first three pairs qualify automatically and then the fourth pair will be the best recorded score by a 4BBB made up of club members each month. The 4BBB can be any combination and it would be great to see mixed pairs taking part as a follow on from the great competition ran by John and Cheryl Chambers this summer. All details of the competition can be seen on posters displayed in the clubhouse.

If anyone interested in joining the golf club, we have special offers in place at the moment. All details can be viewed on our website or contacting the clubhouse and speaking to Mary or Ruth. Anyone joining now will get the rest of 2014 free of charge.

Results:

Wednesday 29th October

open Single Stableford;

1st Dean Gallagher 42pts

2nd Feargal Kilfeather 38pts bot

Gross Jason Conway 32pts

3rd Kenneth Ballantine 38pts bot

Cat Christy Galligan 38pts

1st 9 Jimmy Keenan 22pts

2nd 9 Jack O’Herlihy 22pts CSS 36pts

Saturday 1st November

Open 4BBB Stroke

1st Gerry McGreevy/Brian Gilfedder 63

CSS N/A

Sunday 2nd November

Mini Christmas Hamper (GOY)

1st John Chambers 37pts

2nd Peter Johnston 35pts

3rd James Doherty 34pts bot

CSS 35pts

Competitions this coming week:

The competitions are as follows:

• Wednesday 5th November Open Singles Stableford

• Saturday 8th of November Single Stableford Competition

• Sunday 9th November Monthly Medal Competition

• Monday 10th November Open Senior Ladies & Gents single stableford.

Juvenile notes;

There was no separating the joint winners last week with Tom Mc Clintock and Conor Hanna going toe to toe over four playoff holes with them both paring each hole, in the end it was decided to shake hands and call it a tie. In the cadet section a much improved display of putting from Ben King ultimately led to victory with Rory Kelly getting the shot of the day title with a great shot into the 16th green.