A Donegal pharmacy has been robbed of an astonishing €71,000 worth of perfume.
Ramona Nicholas had €71,000 worth of perfume stolen from her Bundoran shop.
The perfume was taken from the Bundoran Cara pharmacy store of TV entrepreneur Ramona Nicholas on Monday.
Gardai have ben examining CCTV footage of the crime.
They say the perfumes will be sold on the Christmas market.
Red Hughs GAA News
Under 21′s
The lads lost out to Naomh Columba in the quarter final of the championship in Ballyshannon on Saturday.
Annual Bazaar
The annual monster Bazaar take place in the Parochial Hall this Sunday at 4.30pm The usual fantastic prizes are on offer. 32″ plasma tv’s, Samsung Galaxy Table, 10″ Android Tablet, Double Leather Bed, Overnight stay in the Holyrood Hotel, Bikes, Actifry Health Cooker, Hair and beauty vouchers, Fuel Vouchers, Turkey Vouchers, Toys, Sweets, Wine
Hope to see you all there for a chance to win some great prizes.
Dinner Dance
The dinner dance was once again a great success. Everything ran off to perfection and the Villa Rose as usual laid on a fantastic meal. Music was by new band Overtime and they entertained the crowd until the wee hours.
List of prize winners for 2014.
Senior Team Player of the year Damien Browne, Reserve Player of the year Damien Wilson, Young men’s player of the year Stephen Mc Menamin, Minor Player of the year Cathal Doherty, Most dedicated minor player of the year Shane Mc Guire, Ladies player of the year Niamh Mc Bride, Mosot improved player of the year Eimear Doherty, Young players of the year Eimear Gallagher & Sarah Mc Connell, Hall Of Fame 2014 John Willie Mc Nulty, Club persons of the year Maura Mc Crudden & Stephen Gallagher, Kathy Kelly received an award from the senior ladies and senior men for her work with both teams throughout the year. Stephen Mc Menamin also received a merit award for his achievement with the County Minor Team in 2014. Senior player PJ Gallagher also received an award for his dedication and service to the senior team.
A.G.M.
Red Hughs CLG Annual General Meeting takes place this Wednesday 10th December in Clubhouse at 8pm.All club members are invited to attend. Anyone interested in taking a post can contact Club Secretary.
Lotto & 100+ Club Results
Numbers Drawn 8,1,5,6,3,7,2,4
One Winner matched 3 numbers Mark Grant Dromore receives €50
Next weeks jackpot is €4,700
100+ Club Result
This weeks winner was number 75 Frankie Kelly Drumboe receives €100
Thanks To everyone for theit continued support
The Letterkenny Lady golfers celebrated their Christmas party on Sat 6th Dec.
Their new Lady Captain had a great welcome for every one as they arrived.
Following a mulled wine reception all sat down to a super festive repast served by Browns on the Green.
The trophy table was laden with sumptuous hampers, Christmas vouchers and gifts galore. Lady Captain Margo presented the following prizes.
1-day Hamper Winner Mary Murray, 2nd Vera Carney 3rd Marian O Sullivan
Running Hamper “ Mary Murray 2nd Eileen Williamson 3rd Celine Bradley
4th Marian O Sullivan 5th Peggy Forde 6th Breege Mc Donagh
Christmas Vouchers.
Winner Runner-up
Marian O Sullivan Bridget McClafferty
Tracy Spence Celine Bradley
Mary Ellen Mc Nulty Bridie Gildea
Breege Mc Donagh Sarah Buchanan
Patricia O Sullivan Breid Mc Laughlin
Angela Kilgallen Sandra Mc Monagle
Rena O Herlihy Ruth Daly
Cecillia Doran Siobhan Wherity
Celine Bradley Eileen Williamson
Mary Murray Eileen Williamson
Marian Keating Mary Murray
Triona Daly Eileen Williamson
Marian Keating Jackie Ireland
Rena O Herlihy Peggy Forde
Ann Condon Kate Gallagher
After the presentation Gerry our music supreme soon had the ladies out on the floor, some showing off their lately acquired steps.
A most enjoyable Christmassy night and a great start to the new Lady Captain Margo’s year.
Otway Golf News
Due to a very rare breakdown in communications, the results for the scramble of Sunday 30th November were incorrectly reported last week.
Although hardly anybody noticed, or brought it to my attention, it was felt the correct winners of Martin Duffy, Sidney Anderson and Mark Friel deserved a mention for their deserved victory, and apologies to the ‘Gallagher Three’ for the unfortunate error.
Club captain Martin Duffy made it two in a row last Sunday when he led his team of Paddy Lynch, Damian Gallagher and Martin O’Reilly to victory in very testing conditions of strong wind and the odd nasty hail shower. Hopefully we’ll be back to milder conditions this Saturday 13th when members battle it out for the annual Christmas Hampers, when names should be in to the clubhouse at 9158319 before 10 am for a 10.30 sharp tee off. Sunday the 14th is the last of the 2014 turkey scrambles, and the last chance for anyone who still hasn’t bagged the Christmas Fowl yet, tee off at the usual time of 12 noon, names in before 11.45.
Convoy GAA News
Bingo Continues on Tues at 8.30 in St Marys Hall.
Underage Presentation will took place on Friday the 5th of Dec Congrats to all who received awards and A special mention to our Guests Kelly Wilson and Frank Mc Glynn
Well done to our U 21 Team who Defeated Newtown at the Weekend in Glenswilly 6-14 to 2-09 .The Semi-Final will take place on Sat v N.Columba in Glenfin at 12 Come along and Support Our Local Lads.
The Clubs AGM will take Place in St Marys Clubhouse on Sun 28th of Dec at 3 pm and all are welcome.
Julia will email forms for AGM to any member that wants them.
Contact 0862611290 or email jj.blake@hotmail.com ASAP
Tickets are now available for The National Club Draw with fantastic prizes on offer from all -Ireland hurling and football packages ,€1500 Holiday Voucher and €1000 Shopping Voucher as well as Cash Prizes of €1000 ,€500 and €100
Tickets are available from Committee Members Paul Lynch 0877722505 and Paul Mc Mullan 0877857980 anyone wishing to Buy or indeed sell tickets( Dont be Shy) all Money raised by this draw goes back into Your Local GAA CLUB.
The Club are appealing to members and Parents to lend their support for Our Annual Bag pack it will take place on Sat Dec 20th in Tesco We need numbers to help out Please Contact Mairead on 0872140060 or Laurence on 0876134988 or any committee member if you or a family member can do an hour or two between 9 till 7 .
Last Thursday night saw a number of club members braving the wet and windy conditions to run in the Letterkenny Rotary Club, Winter Wollie Warmer 5k run /walk.
It was great to see new members putting their Tuesday night track sessions to the test! First club member over the line was Pauric Kelly in a time of 19.03.
The clubs presentation night is this Saturday in the Brewery Bar and Restaurant. Meeting in the bar first at 7.15pm before dinner at 8pm sharp. We have the honour of hosting a special guest who will be presenting the prizes on the night, so we hope that as many members will be in attendance for what will be a good nights craic and a celebration of the years achievements.
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.
Winter Wollie Warmer 5k Results
Pauric Kelly 19.03
Margaret Kelly 20.20
Brian Boyce 20.26
Adrian Callaghan 21.46
Catherine McKinley 21.51
Keith Fletcher 22.12
Stephen Sweeny 22.43
Anne Robinson 23.54
Gerard Callaghan 25.42
Jackie Callaghan 25.42
Laura Black 25.46
Kate Black 30.45
Killybegs GAA News
Thanks to anyone who nominated me for the PRO position, I am ready and willing to do the job justice and hope to serve CLG Na Cealla Beaga as best I can for 2015 – Aisling
This week’s Kilotto numbers were 2,6,7,26 and there was no winner. Next weeks
Kilotto Jackpot will be €3,050! No match 3 winner, next weeks match 3 is €120.
Bingo Snowball wasn’t won this week, next weeks Jackpot will be at €3,350 on 45 numbers.
Club Membership and Club Donegal Membership are now available from the Club Registrar, Susan McGing!
Gift Vouchers for Bingo, Membership and Club Donegal are now available! Would make the perfect Christmas Present!
The Club held their AGM on Friday night. The following are the Officers & Managers for 2015!
Chairperson – John Cunningham
Vice Chairperson – TBC
Secretary – Sarah Tully
Vice Secretary – TBC
Treasurer – Carmel Smith
Assistant Treasurer – Susan Mc Ging
PRO – Aisling Murrin
Children’s Protection Officer – TBC
Registrar – Susan Mc Ging
Development Officer – Niall Erskine
Health & Wellbeing Officer – Aisling Murrin
Irish and Cultural Officer – Patricia Murrin
Coaching Officer – Peter McGinley
Insurance Officer – Sarah Tully
County Board Delicates – John Cunningham & Bernard Conaghan
Senior Mens Manager – Mark ‘Herbie’ Boyle
Senior Reserve Manager – TBC
U21 Manager – TBC
Senior Ladies Manager – Fionnuala Cunningham
Thanks to all who gave up their time for the club in 2014 and those who have taken up positions for 2015.
Hard luck to our U21s who lost out to Milford in the dying minutes of the u21 B Championship Quarter Final in a very wet and cold Killygordan on Saturday.
Thanks to all who attended the Minor Board presentation eve in the Bayview on Saturday evening. ‘Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí’
The Senior Board Presentation night will take place in The Clock Tower on Sat 27th of Dec. Hot buffet, music by the Wedding Crashers, followed by a disco. Ticket info available soon!
Congrats to Hugh McFadden who received his National League, Ulster and All Ireland runners up Medals on Sat night at the All County Banquet.
CAPPRY ROVERS NOTES
RESULTS
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division
Gweedore Celtic 2-2 Cappry Rovers
U16 East Donegal Schoolboys League
Cappry Rovers 5-1 Drumkeen Utd
U14 East Donegal Schoolboys League
Cappry Rovers 3-2 Raphoe Town
Letterkenny/Northwest U12 Division 1
Cappry Crusaders 1-1 Bonagee Arcade
Ballyraine Utd 3-0 Cappry Colts
CAPPRY ROVERS LOTTO
Last weeks lotto numbers were 6, 9, 10, 21. There was no jackpot winner.
The winner of the €50 lucky ticket was Anthony Browne, Cappry.
Next weeks jackpot is €1400. Remember if you’re not in you can’t win!!
SENIORS
Gweedore Celtic 2 Cappry Rovers 2
At a windswept Screaban, Cappry Rovers will be happy enough with a share of the points. The visitors played with the aid of the wind in the first half but despite having the bulk of possession they created four chances. The home side should have gone ahead on ten minutes but Tommy Diver couldn’t convert Colin Ferry’s cross. Cappry took the lead on twenty minutes when a corner into the goalmouth broke to Michael Lynch and he lashed it into the net. Gweedore were back on level terms five minutes later when Odhran Mc Niallais was fouled in the penalty area and Jamie Boyle took the penalty and although the keeper stopped the kick the ball rolled over the goal line. Ten minutes into the second half the home side went ahead with Colin Ferry finishing an in-swinging corner from Jamie Boyle. Gweedore pushed forward but despite hitting the post and the crossbar they couldn’t increase the lead. They were made to regret those mistakes when Paddy Mc Nulty headed in from close range on seventy five minutes. Best for Gweedore were Peter Mc Gee and Jamie Boyle. A decent team effort from Cappry. Referee: Ed Moore
Training Wednesday evening as usual at McCools astro pitch, 8pm.
CAPPRY ROVERS UNDER 16′s
Cappry Rovers 5-1 Drumkeen Utd
First against second met in Cappry on Saturday morning. Cappry were playing against a strong breeze in the 1st half and went ahead in the 9th minute when Sean McBride picked up the ball deep in his own half and went on a mazy run and found Karl McGlynn on the right who crossed to find Sean McBride at the back post who finished well. In the 17th minute Cappry doubled their lead when a Sean McBride free kick was well saved by the Drumkeen keeper but Oisin Gallen pick up the loose the ball and picked out Luke Gavigan who volleyed his effort into the roof of the net from close range. After this Drumkeen came back into the game and went close in the 24th minute when Jerome Duffy hit the crossbar with a fine strike from outside the box. In the 29th minute Drumkeen went close again through Dylan McNamee when he put his effort just past the post. Drumkeen finally got the reward their good play deserved when Jerome Duffy hit the bar and the Drumkeen players reacted quicker and Dylan McNamee headed home. Cappry started the 2nd half well and in the 44th minute went 3-1 up when the Drumkeen keeper could only parry Sean McBrides 25 yard strike out to Kyle O’Meara who made no mistake with a fine finish. In the 50th minute Sean McBride got his 2nd with another smart finish. In the 57th minute Sean McBride got his hat trick when he picked up a Jamie Keegan pass. McBride rounded 3 Drumkeen players before curling his left foot shot into the bottom corner. The teams kept looking for goals and played some good football but neither could add more goals. Two team performances. Ref: Michael Connolly.
CAPPRY ROVERS UNDER 14′s
Cappry Rovers 3-2 Raphoe Town
This was a clash between the top 2 in the league.
Raphoe got off to a good start and were ahead in the 8th minute when Caolan McMonagle finished well at the back post. Cappry came back into the game then and pressed looking to get level but the Raphoe keeper pulled off 2 smart saves from Joel Bradley Walsh. The game was end to end now with both teams looking for goals. Raphoe double there lead when Corey McBride finished well at the back post. Raphoe were then reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half time. Cappry started well in the 2nd and pulled a goal back in 38th minute when Kieran Neeson found the bottom corner with a 20 yard strike. In the 44th minute the home side were level when Conor Doherty finished well from a Joel Bradley Walsh pass. Cappry went searching for a 3rd but Raphoe defended well and were dangerous on the break. In the 56th min Cappry took the lead when Joel Bradley Wash found Kieran Neeson who tapped home from 6 yards. Both teams played good football in tough conditions. Raphoe pressed to get level but Cappry held on to win. Two team performance’s. Ref: Michael Connolly.
Next weekend they are away to Fintown Harps in the league.
CAPPRY CRUSADERS AND CAPPRY COLTS UNDER 12′s
Cappry Crusaders 1-1 Bonagee Arcade
U12 Cappry Crusaders welcomed Bonagee Arcade to a Floodlit Cappry park on Friday 5/12/14 for a 6pm kickoff. In what was a free flowing match both sides gave as good as they got, keeping both sets of supporters glued to the action. Conor Thompson opened the scoring after some clever passing by Dane McGlinchey and Jason Dunne. A Cappry defensive mix up let Bonagee back into the game and try as they might Cappry could not create a winning goal in the final few minutes. Conor Thompson was simply outstanding, covering every blade if grass for his team. Credit also to Kian Mulligan and Odhran Thomas in defence. Thanks to Bonagee manager Mark Patton and his boys, for an action packed display which was thoroughly enjoyed by both team’s supporters.
Next weeks fixture is a home tie with Gweedore Utd AFC.
Ballyraine 3-1 Cappry Colts
Ballyraine Utd came out on top in this match where they showed why they still have a 100% record so far. The Colts had 3 or 4 good chances early on with Sean Lyons showing well early on. Ballyraine struck twice midway through the 1st half to lead 2 nil at the break. The Colts got caught again 10 minutes into the 2nd half to go 3 down. Shortly after this the Colts put on huge pressure and got their rewards 15 minutes from the end when Daniel Taberski passed to Odhran Quigley Doherty who Struck from the edge of the box to make it 3-1. Well Done to a good Ballyraine team and the 16 players who travelled from Cappry with Cormac O’Donnell, Sean Ryan and Brenda Carr never giving up in a gritty team display.
Next up is an away trip to Gweedore Celtic Cosmos.
UNDERAGE TRAINING
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for training times.
LAST MAN STANDING
The Last Man Standing competition is entering the 7th week and all selections are being posted on our Facebook page.
We are down to the last 6 participants.
Best of luck to all left in the competition.
Aodh Ruadh GAA News
AGM
There was a good turnout in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh on Sunday afternoon as Aodh Ruadh members assembled to reflect on the season past and plan for 2015.
The following appointments were made during the election of officers. Patrons: Father Ó Fearraí and Monsignor Connolly; President: Owen Roe O’Neill; Chairperson: Diarmaid Keon; Vice Chair: Tom Daly; Secretary: Emma Gaughan; Assistant Secretary: Betty McIntyre; Treasurer: Catherine McKee; Assistant Treasurer: Sean O’Mahoney; PRO: John Hughes; Oifig na Gaeilge: Vacant; County Board Delegate: John Travers; Health & Wellbeing Officer: Gerard Ferguson; Child Protection Officer: John Travers; Director of Coaching: Vacant. Also elected to the committee were Mike Lynch, Eamonn McGrath Sr, Pat McGrath, John McGee, John Patton, Sylvester Maguire, John Keon, Terence McShea, Stephen Ward, Dinny Loughlin, Mick McGrath as well and the senior team representative and members of Park Committee and sub-committees. We thank all those who served during the season past for all their efforts on behalf of the club and wish all incoming office holders the very best for a productive and successful 2015.
The following motions were debated and decided upon.
When the county is involved in an All-Ireland final club tickets will be allocated as follows.
- Current members of Cairde Aoidh Ruaidh – one ticket.
- If sufficient tickets are available fully paid up members at the cut off point for the issue if tickets from Croke Park – one ticket.
- Notwithstanding 1 and 2 above the club executive (Chair, secretary and treasurer) reserve the right to allocate tickets to applicants in exceptional circumstances and to have a draw for a limited number of tickets in respect of club members joining after the above mentioned cut off point.
Passed with amendments
Reduce membership by €10 per person.
Amendment made, but voted down
That in light of the ongoing absence of a hard copy of the club constitution, a sub-committee be delegated to draft a club constitution based on the GAA club constitution template, and augmented with such successful club AGM motions as we have written record of. The constitution to be presented and approved at the first appropriate monthly meeting of the club executive.
Ruled out of order
That the AGM elect one only Club Assistant Secretary.
Withdrawn
That the AGM reduce the price of Club Membership for Year 2015 and review at Club AGM in Year 2015.
Proposed membership for 2015: Adult Playing member €50; Adult Non-Playing member €30; Youth Membership €20 and €10 according to current age structures.
Withdrawn
That a meeting of Club Committee is held every month of year except for month of AGM.
Passed
Football
Fortune has once again eluded Aodh Ruadh in a big match. They trailed by 0-4 to 0-3 in their under 21 championship quarter-final against Saint Eunan’s, but the Letterkenny goal had lead a charmed life as a number of chances for majors were denied. When Conor Patton’s goal finally did arrive in the second half it was unfortunately too little too late as the Saint Eunan’s ran out winner on a scoreline of 0-12 to 1-6. We have a full match report and pictures from the game up on aodhruadh.org.
Hurling
On Saturday last we had our annual Juvenile Hurling Presentation night, and in keeping with other years, this years guest was another legend of the hurling world the great Terence ‘Sambo’ McNaughton from Antrim. Sambo enjoyed a 17 year playing career with Antrim. He played in the All Ireland Final in 1989 and won an All-Star in 1991, he is widely regarded as one of Ulster’s greatest ever hurlers. The regard in which he is held in the hurling world is shown by his inclusion on the Hurling Review Committee set up by President of the GAA Liam O’Neill last year. Juvenile Hurling Chairman John Rooney welcomed all to this year’s event especially all the players and their families. He was delighted to welcome the great Sambo to Aodh Ruadh. He also welcomed Donegal Hurler Paul Sheridan to the event and congratulated him on being awarded Donegal Hurler of the year for 2014.
Sambo gave a great talk which young and old learned a lot from, he covered topics such as his difficulties as a child with a speech impediment and weight issues, how he overcame these difficulties to go on and become the greatest hurler he could. He spoke of the last line in his much acclaimed autobiography All Or Nothing which was, “No regrets.” He advised all present to have no regrets, he said in his work in the pub business he hears plenty of bar room regret stories and advised the boys to give of their best in everything they do. He spoke of his love of hurling and of the great game it is, and he thanked the club for inviting him to our presentation night.
While we didn’t win any county titles this year we had competed at all levels from under 8s to minors with varying degrees of success. All of our teams achievements were recognised on the night and all players up to under 14 were awarded certificates as a recognition of their efforts all year. Sambo presented the certificates to all and posed for photos with everyone. Special guests also on the night were Creevy National School who recently won the Cummann na mBunscoil county final defeating Tooban National School, and claiming the title for the first time in the school’s history. Principal of the school Ms Aoibhinn Kelly along with teachers Geraldine Thomas, Carmel McGee and Paula Gibson were present and Ms Kelly proudly called her team forward to receive their medals from Sambo.
We then had a number of individual presentations, firstly to Declan Breslin, Nathan Owens Kelly, and Gavin McGarrigle recognising their participation with the Donegal under 12 development squad in the Activity Day in Croke Park, hopefully the first of many appearances for them on the hallowed turf. Senan Rooney received a presentation for playing in the INTO exhibition game at half time in the All-Ireland semi-final between Limerick and Kilkenny. Next to receive awards were our representatives on the county under 14 team Pauric Keenaghan, Aaron Peach and Liam O’Sullivan, three All Ireland medallists Stephen Anderson, Conall Sweeney and Paddy McCaffrey were next to be honoured, these three lads were on the Donegal under 15 squad who won the under 16 C All-Ireland title. We had three representatives on the Donegal under 16 squad Oisin Rooney (captain) Brendan Gillespie and Kieran Daly. Our next three award winners represented Ulster this year, Oisin Rooney and Brendan Gillespie were selected for the Ulster camp held in Jordanstown in July while Orlaith Gillespie was selected for the camogie camp also held in Jordanstown. Unfortunately Brendan was injured for the game against the Galway under 15s. Oisin made the team and scored two goals and was one of only three players outside of Antrim and Down who made the team. Orlaith is training away with the Ulster squad and hoped to make the team for a game against Dublin early in the new year, it was a great achievement by these three players to reach this standard. We had seven representatives on the Donegal minor squad who narrowly lost to Derry in the Ulster championship and lost after extra time to Roscommon in the All-Ireland B quarter-final, they were Eddie Lynch (captain) Ciaran Rami, Oisin Roper, Eugene Drummond, Oisin Rooney, Brendan Gillespie and Donal Sweeny.
The final presentation of the night was made by Club President Owen Roe O’Neill who presented Sambo with a memento of his visit to the club. There followed the usual great refreshments supplied by the parents where there was loads of food for everyone. Sambo then conducted a very open question and answer session with everyone and all got a great insight into his career, the difficulties keeping hurling alive in Ulster and many other issues.
On Sunday morning in poor conditions he conducted a very good training session for the under 16s and minors and from there he headed back to the Glens of Antrim, a very genuine man and a true GAA legend.
Thanks to Peter McIntyre of the Allingham Arms Hotel for his help with Sambo’s visit, Peter’s support is much appreciated. Thanks to Sean Cassidy who set up the TV in the Aras, thanks to Ronan Mathews for all his photography on the night and to John Hughes for his slide show, finally thanks to all who turned up on the night to meet this great character. You can see Ronan Mathews pictures from the night up on aodhruadh.org.
The club extends our congratulations to Paul Sheridan on being named Donegal hurler of the year for 2014. Well deserved for all his efforts with club and county over the past few years. Paul received his award at the Annual Donegal GAA Awards in the Abbey Hotel last Saturday.
Date for your diary annual Juvenile Hurling table quiz will take place in Owen Roes on the 18th December a great nights craic with lots of raffle prizes is guaranteed.
Park / Development committee AGM
The AGM of the Park/Development Committee took place on Sunday in association with the Club AGM. Officers elected for 2015 were Chairman: Tom Daly; Vice Chairman: John Magee; Secretary: Conal Gallagher; Treasurer: David McLoone; Assistant Secretary and Facilities Booking: Peter Conlon; Bingo Treasurer (Joint): Cathal Gallagher and David McLoone; PRO: Michael Daly.
Comprehensive Reports were presented to the meeting on activity in 2014, and on planned works and activity in 2015. The reports presented were unanimously adopted including the statement of accounts. The comprehensive coaching initiative which involves 13 structured weekly coaching sessions in the six primary national schools in the club area, and the impressive development work programme undertaken in 2014 at both Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh and Father Tierney Park were highly commended.
In order to complete the Páirc Aoidh Ruaidh developments in 2015 a further five volunteers are needed for the April 2015 Skydive. If you are willing to take part please contact co-ordinator Conal Gallagher by this weekend. A briefing will be held with all 10 participants over the Christmas period to give them a good opportunity to commence their fund-raising.
Bord na nÓg AGM
The Bord na nÓg AGM took place on Tuesday evening, 2nd December with a large attendance present in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh for proceedings. The following appointments were made. Chairman: Vacant; Secretary: Lisa McTernan; Under 6 management: Niall McCready; Under 8 management: Vacant; Under 10 management: Vacant; Under 12 management: Brian Roper; Under 14 and Under 13 management: Vacant; Under 16 management: Raymie Granaghan and Alan Sweeny; Minor management: Peter McKenna, David O’Donnell and Raymie Granaghan. We thanks outgoing officers for all their hard work over the past year and extended our best wishes to the in-coming officer holders for a successful 2015. If anyone is interested in any of the vacant positions, please contact a member of the committee. We would encourage parents in particular, to get involved in Bord na nÓg throughout the year either in the committee or by helping out with lotto, transport, laundry, refreshments, umpiring or in any small way they can.
Abbey Centre Bingo
The bingo jackpot of €400 was won by Mary Kilfeather of Grange. There was no winner of the winter snowball which now stands at €325 on 50 numbers or less. Many thanks to the parish of Saint Joseph’s for use of the Rock Hall last Friday night. Bingo this weekend returns to the Abbey Centre at 9pm, books costing €10 for a full book, €5 for a half.
Aodh Ruadh Lotto
There was no winner of the Aodh Ruadh Lotto Jackpot of €3,500. The numbers drawn were 4, 5, 9, 12, 17 and 18. In the lucky dip €20 went to Tom McLoughlin, Castlerard; Maura McGowan, Westport; Olivia Magee, Assaroe View; Johnny Gallagher, Clyhore; and Pauric Keenaghan, Wardtown. Next week’s draw for a jackpot of €3,600 takes place at 8.30pm in Pat’s Bar on Sunday.
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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A STORM set to hit Donegal later on Tuesday night could cut power supplies, forecasters have warned.
Winds of more than 110km/hr will hit us over a 36-hour period until the early hours of Thursday.
The worst of the storm is expected on Wednesday afternoon with Met Eireann issuing a weather warning for wind.
The wind direction will switch from south-westerly on Tuesday to a cold arctic northerly on Wednesday with the potential for snow showers.
More wintry weather is predicted for Thursday.
Pictured at the Engineers Ireland Open Evening in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny are Stephen Flynn Engineers Ireland Donegal Regional Chairman, Con Mc Laughlin Donegal Co.Co., Joanne Holmes Ren Net Project Officer Donegal Co. Co., Russell Drew Whitemountain Ltd., Shirley Mc Donald Engineers Ireland and Michael Deehan Renewable Building Technologies Ltd.
Shirley Mc Donald on Engineers Ireland who addressed members at the group’s Open Evening.
Con Mc Laughlin of Donegal County Council outlined current projects which the Council are undertaking in the area of Landfill Restoration using Bioremediation at the Open Evening held by Engineers Ireland in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday.
Picture is Russell Drew of Whitemountain Ltd. who spoke at the Engineers Ireland Open Evening on the subject of Recycling of Road Materials. He outlined the criteria required for the processing of Road Surface Planings.
Michael Deehan of Renewable Building Technologies Ltd. who gave a talk on Near Zero Energy Buildings at the Engineers Ireland Open Evening.
Donegal Region Chairman of Engineers Ireland Stephen Flynn address the attendance at the Open Evening which the group held in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday in conjunction with Donegal County Council.
Engineers Ireland Donegal Region had a very successful Open Evening in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday 4th December.
The evening was co-hosted by Ren Net, the North West’s Renewable Energy Business Network (www.ren-net.org) and there were a number of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Products on display.
The Open Evening was held to promote Engineers Ireland with the aim of recruiting new members and reconnecting with former members.
Engineers Ireland is the professional body for engineers and engineering in Ireland and provides supports at all stages from student through to professional title. Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Technology, Bio and Electrical Engineers, Technicians and Students are welcome to join and further enhance their career development and networking opportunities.
The theme for the Open Evening was The Environment.
Michael Deehan, Managing Director of Renewable Building Technologies Ltd part of the Mc Caul Group spoke on Near Zero Energy Buildings and the European Directive that makes it a requirement that all new buildings built after 2020 are near Zero Energy Buildings and what is needed from the construction industry to make this happen.
Russell Drew, Environmental and Planning Coordinator at Whitemountain Quarries spoke on Recycling of Road Materials, the basic requirements, technical considerations and the processes involved.
Con Mc Laughlin, Senior Engineer Water and Environment at Donegal County Council spoke on the Upgrade of a WWTW / Landfill Restoration using Bioremediation which was part of the ANSWER cross-border project which examines the potential of using Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) willow for the bioremediation of effluents and leachates.
Shirley McDonald, Associate Director for Membership at Engineers Ireland spoke on Engineers Ireland Membership and STEPs Programme which encourages primary and post-primary students to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Speaking at the event Stephen Flynn Donegal Chair of Engineers Ireland Regions said “Engineering and the work the engineering profession do is at the heart of our daily lives.
“The presentations tonight show how it impacts in a profound way on things that make our world a better more sustainable place for future generations to enjoy.
“These are just a few of the many facets of Engineering taking place here in the Donegal region today.
” These engineers here and the organisations they work for are providing employment for people here in the region as well as improving our over quality of life.”
Speaking later Joanne Holmes of Ren Net said “As it stands Ireland is likely to fail to meet its climate targets for 2020 unless it takes immediate actions to change to a low carbon economy.
“A recent survey by Passive House Plus magazine found that the Irish Construction Industry is not prepared for nearly – zero energy requirements for all new buildings by the year 2020 and are have difficulty in complying with current Part L 2011.
“We saw tonight how engineers in the region are responding to this challenge
If you are interested in finding out more information about Engineers Ireland Donegal Region and the activities planned for 2015. Please contact Garrett Doherty at donegal@engineersireland.ie
Kelly’s Centra Mountain Top are seeking to recruit TWO new deli staff.
JOB VACANCY: Due to the growing and continuing success at Kelly’s Centra Mountain Top, management are looking to recruit TWO deli assistants part-time and full-time.
This award winning deli has numerous awards for its food and is a fast paced environment.
The type of person Kelly’s are seeking to recruit must be friendly, well presented and flexible as there will be some evening and weekend work.
Experience would be an advantage but not necessarily a deal breaker as full in house training will be provided including HACCP.
Kelly’s is a highly progressive company and there are always opportunities to progress through the ranks so this will be of interest to ambitious people also.
Apply by email with cv to www.kellyscentra.ie or in writing to Mairtin Kelly Kelly’s Centra Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal.
MOVILLE GAA NOTES
LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner this week.
The winning numbers were 4, 10, 15, 22. The €50 runner-up prize goes to Larry McHenry.
Next week’s jackpot will be €6,600. Thank you for your continued support. We would like to appeal for more Lotto sellers as it is out main source of income.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
Why not contact Brigid Harkin for some club merchandise in the run up to Christmas? It would make a great stocking filler, orders for merchandise should be in ASAP to guarantee they’ll be in time for Christmas. There are new club jerseys for sale in all sizes and would make an ideal Christmas gift.
THE MINOR GIRLS UNLUCKY IN ULSTER
Our Donegal championship winning minor girls were looking good for a win against Cavan champions Eastern Gaels after a closely fought encounter at Carrick Field with both sides starting poorly in tough conditions with wind, rain and hail. The Cavan side opened the scoring with a goal in the 18th minute of the game. Both sides scored points before Aisling McGuinness found the net for the home side and the teams went in at half time separated by a point in favour of Eastern Gaels.
After the break Moville won a penalty, only for the chance to be missed. But the girls in blue stuck at it, added a point before Kathy McLaughlin did find the net to give her side a 2-03 to 1-03 lead. Eastern Gaels struck next, forcing home a penalty to level the game. Nicole Gordon pointed and when another one followed, Moville found themselves two points ahead with eight minutes left on the clock. But with the last kick of the game in injury time, the visitors found the net.
Final score was Moville 2-05, Eastern Gaels, 3-04. It was a fantastic achievement for the girls to win the county final this year, and they were unlucky not to be in the Ulster final.
CHRISTMAS CUP
A huge thank you to everyone who made the Christmas Cup a huge success. Well done to Derry managed by Shaun McClenaghan who ran out winners against Dublin managed by Maurice Harkin and Martin Mc Cullough. Well done to Kerry Brown and Matthew Harkin who won players of the tournaments. Roll on next year…
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Saturday 24th January The club dinner dance will take place. Details will follow at a later date.
UNDERAGE TRAINING
The underage training will take a winter break after 6th December until 10th January. For future reference the times are as follows: Toddlers, U6s & U8s boys and girls from 10am-11am. U10 boys from 11-12 and U10 & U12 girls from 11-12. U12 boys training takes place on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8pm. All new children welcome.
MISCALLANEOUS NOTES
If anyone has any information or photographs that they would like included in the notes, the club website (www.movillegaa.ie) or the club facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MovilleGAA) feel free to e-mail it to the following e-mail address: pro.moville.donegal@gaa.ie
The Patrick Gildea team and their toy donations for SVP!
The team at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing came together and donated one toy each to the local St Vincent De Paul charity toy appeal.
Commenting on the toy donation the team said “Christmas is a wonderful time of the year but it can also be very stressful on some families who have little or no dispensable income to purchase gifts at Christmas.
“One of our team members suggested that we all donate one toy each to the Letterkenny St Vincent De Paul Toy appeal and everyone got behind it 100%.
“We were all very excited about buying toys that would make some local children very happy on Christmas morning and are delighted that we were in a position to give something back to the community.”
Pictured are some of the Patrick Gildea Team members with their gifts for St Vincent De Paul.
An Clochan Liath Club Notes
Bad aid 5, 9, 17 agus 18 a huimhireacha lotto a tarraingíodh ag deireadh na seachtaine agus níor baineadh póta óir an lotto.
Beidh €1,200 sa phóta óir don seachtain seo. Bhain na daoine seo leanas €20 an ceann Rosemary Conaghan, Crickamore, Eimear Doherty, Dungloe, Hughie Hanlon, Calhame, Darragh & Owen Ward, Cronashallog agus Johnny McCole, Derrydruel.
Bhain Marion Davidson, Meenbanad €150 agus bhain Brid Molloy as Tangyvane, Bridie Doherty as Glenties, Sean McGarvey as Ranafast agus Connie O’Donnell as St. Peter’s Tce €100 ag an bhingo.
Well done to our Minor Team Dungloe / Na Rossa on a great victory on Friday last against St. Eunans, winning on a score-line of Dungloe / Na Rossa 1-13 St Eunans 1-10. A big well done to the entire panel of Hugh Moy, Aaron Boyle, David Sweeney, Ryan McGonagle, Ryan Connors, Shaun Ward Boyle, Christian Bonner, Adam Neely, Ryan Greene, Darragh McGee, Sean McMonagle, Caolan Ward, Barry Curran, John McDyre, Conor McCahill, Mathew Ward, Christy Greene, Mark Curran, Brian O’Donnell, Dylan Reilly and Danny Rodgers. A super performance from all the lads tonight so well done again. Thanks to the Naomh Mhuire Club for the soup and sandwiches afterwards.
Our Minors will now play our Neighbours Gweedore in the 2014 Donegal Minor Football Championship Final in MacCumhaill Park on Saturday 13th December 2014 at 1pm. Best of luck to the Management and all the team
The club will hold its Annual AGM in the Clubhouse on Saturday 20th December 2014 at 8.30pm. All members are invited to attend.
U6/8/10/12 hurling training is now finished until after New Year.
This year, you could have your entire Christmas dinner cooked and delivered to your door by one of Irelands leading chefs.
Inishowen Motors have teamed up with Brian Mc Dermot – ‘The No Salt Chef’, to give away this fantastic prize.
Order a new Kia or Nissan car from Inishowen Motors before 20th December 2014 and you will be entered into a draw to win this one of a kind prize, promisIng a tasty Christmas day for you and your whole family this year!
Brian is a Resident Chef on RTE televeisions Today Show and BBC Radio Foyle.
Brian hosts cookery demonstrations across the country and opened Ireland’s first no-salt cookery school in his hometown of Moville, Inishowen.
Our salt intake has been a high priority issue for some time now, as the average intake for an adult is 11 grams, almost twice as much as the recommended six grams.
Instead of using salt Brian adds herbs and spices that complement, but don’t overshadow the main dish.
Brian told Donegal Daily, “It’s important that my food is healthy, doesn’t contain any added salt, but above all tastes fantastic and this is something I am passionate to teach.
So this Christmas, Brian will prepare Christmas dinner for one lucky winner’s family.
Just place an order with Inishowen Motors in Drumkeen, Letterkenny or Malin to be in with a chance to win.
A new TV series focusing on life on Ireland’s islands will feature the challenges facing people on Arranmore.
Arranmore Island will feature on new TV3 series.
Funded by TV3 and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, ‘Islanders’ was produced by TV3 Productions.
From Arranmore in Co. Donegal to Whiddy Island in Cork via Inishturk in Co.Mayo, this revelatory series captures the fight for a way of life that is rapidly disappearing.
The three part series ‘Islanders’ will air in the New Year and you can view the promo here.
This revelatory series is set within breath-taking landscapes and capturing the spectacular wild Atlantic way, this is dramatic reality like no other.
Filmed across the year, the cameras are present as twists and turns occur in our casts dramatic lives. Each cast members story is emblematic of the issues surrounding island life – population decline, employment, inshore fishing, rural decline and fading history but also the wider factors facing rural communities, their deep community bonds and their self-sufficiency.
The Oriana cruise ship can take 1,900 passengers.
Some of the biggest ever passenger ships are to visit Co Donegal in 2015, it has been revealed.
The ships, which are part of the P&O/Carnival line, will pull into Killybegs in what is seen as a huge boost for tourism in the area with thousands of passengers on board.
The Killybegs Information Centre received confirmation through Sinbad Marine Services that three visits to the port have been scheduled in.
The vessels will come to Killybegs under the P&O Cruises flag will be the largest passenger ships so far to use the port.
P&O Cruises is a member of the Carnival Group which also owns such famous cruise brands as Cunard, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, P&O Cruises Australia, Holland America Line, Carnival Cruises, AIDA and Costa.
The MV “Adonia” is due in port on June 17 next and will return for a second visit on July 21. A second P&O Cruises vessel, the MV “Oriana”, which is twice the size, is due to berth on June 26.
The P&O Cruises confirmations means that already, with a total of eight vessel visits confirmed for 2015, the number of passengers visiting Killybegs next year is greater than in the 2014 season, itself a record.
The “Adonia” is registered at more than 30,000 tonnes, with a length of 180.45 m (592 ft). By comparison, the “Oriana” is over 69,000 tonnes with a length of 260.00 m (853.02 ft).
The “Adonia” has a capacity for more than 800 passengers. The “Oriana” has a maximum capacity of more than 1,900 passengers with a crew of just under 800 (794).
Anne Dorrian of the Killybegs Information Centre, said “This is great news and we hope it will lead to even bigger vessels visiting Killybegs in the future.
“The ‘Adonia’ is a pathfinder ship, exploring ports which the larger ships of today had not previously considered. Hopefully, her visit will pave the way for some of the most splendid ships in the Carnival fleet to come to beautiful County Donegal.”
Mrs Dorrian added: “Between 2009 and 2014, there have been 52 visits by cruise ships to Killybegs with over 22,000 passengers and more than 6,000 crew. In 2015, the eight ships confirmed will bring an estimated 6,300 passengers to the town.
Carnival Cruise Lines is a British-American owned company, based in Florida.
It is one of ten cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & plc. The company has the largest fleet in the group, with 24 vessels currently in operation that account for more than 21% of the worldwide market share.
Martin Regan has replaced Paddy Campbell as Naomh Conaill GAA Senior team manager.
Martin Regan has been named as the Naomh Conaill GAA Senior Team manager for the forthcoming 2015 campaign.
Regan’s appointment was ratified by the board during a meeting which was held last night.
Regan takes over from Paddy Campbell who served as manager for two seasons.
Naomh Conaill have an excellent squad filled with current Donegal stars and with a healthy underage system in place will be hoping to kick on next year.
There are many GAA commentators in Donegal who feel Naomh Conaill should’ve won more than just TWO Donegal SFC titles in nine years, especially when you consider the success they’ve enjoyed at U21 level in particular.
Regan will no doubt be targeting the Donegal SFC title, having narrowly exited the Donegal SFC at the semi-final juncture this year they’ be hoping to go all the way next year.
With Leo McLoone, Dermot Molloy, Anthony Thompson and minor star Ethan O’Donnell in their ranks Naomh Conaill are as good as anyone on their day.
THIS is the latest satellite image of the super storm heading for Donegal in what is already being dubbed ‘Black Wednesday’.
An Orange weather alert is already in place for the county, but after a horrible day so far in the county, the worst is yet to come overnight tonight and right through into the early hours of Thursday.
Wind gusts of up to 130km/hr are predicted – along with sea swells of up to 30 metres.
The storm can be seen in the north Atlantic, developing into a twisting low and will be brought here by bitter northerly winds.
