Naomh Muire GAA News:

The total amount collected at the Annual Youth Development collection at church gates was: Kincasslagh €214 and Annagry €410.  The club wish to express thanks to all subscribers and collectors.

The Seniors won an all-important league match against the in-form Fanad Gaels in the Banks in glorious sunshine onSunday afternoon in a match which they controlled throughout even though they allowed a big lead to narrow. Fanad, in determined mood to keep their battle against the drop on course were strong physical opponents but the lads were very impressive each time Fanad Gaels came back and were able to get the crucial scores at the end of some good passages of play. Great result, well done to all.

There was yet another impressive win for the Reserves which sees them secure their top of table place with their near rivals at the top Cloich Cheann Fhaola losing on Sunday. This mix of experience and youth have been increasingly impressive all season and they are a pleasure to watch in full flow. Like the Seniors, they will want more for next weeks visit by Termon in the Championship but the talent and determination is there in abundance.
As mentioned above, the Senior Football Championship returns to the Banks this Saturday evening when Naomh Muire take on Termon. Admission to the matches is €10 as per County Directive for Championship Games. Reserves at 5:30 with Seniors at 7pm.
Under 14 Divisional Final - Naomh Muire v Naomh Columba will be played this Wednesday night in Ardara at 7pm. Extra time will be played in the event of a draw.
This is a great achievement by the Under 14s to make this final and we ask that as many as possible make it up to Ardara on Wednesday for the match.
Uimhreacha an Lotto: 5, 6, 8, 22. Níor éirigh le 'nduine an pota óir a fháil. Bhí trí uimhir acu seo leanas: Sarah Sharkey, Rann na Mónadh. Sheila Freel, Rann Uí Thuatháil. Síle Ferry, Cúl a' Chnoic agus Colm Gallagher,Loch an Iúir. Beidh €1520 sa phota an tseachtain seo chugainn.
The next 100+Club drawn will take place on Wed. 26th August. Can all sellers get their subs collected on time and in to the co-ordinator so the draw can be done on schedule. We still have a few places left and if anyone wants to join contact Dónal Ó'Searcaigh and he will enter you in the draw and get a collector to pick up subs each month. We can set up a standing order with your bank if that the way you want to do payments. Join up and be in with a chance of sharing in the €1400 prize money paid out each month!

Comghairdeas to all our club players and members who just got their leaving results.

Our senior Ladies exited the Junior A Championship on Sunday in Buncrana. We have a young side this year and are making good shapes for the future, they will now concentrate on the remainder of our league matches!

U16 Ladies Football: We have a game scheduled for this week against Gaoth Dobhair, could girls and supporters watch the ladies Facebook Pages as this game date and venue may change. Our minor girls are through to the County semi-finals and are waiting for the draw to be made, Date,venue and opponents will be confirmed later this week.

Adh mór ar fhoireann sinsir na mban a bheas ag imirt in éadan Ard Mhaca i gCluan Eois an Sathairn seo ag 12:30 i gcluiche chearthú ceannais na hÉireann.
A big thanks to the two teams from The Daisycutters  who took part in the Donegal ladies Golf Classic on Friday 14th August representing Naomh Muire ladies club and thanks to the sponsors who sponsored Tee's at the classic.

St Eunan's GAA News:

Another huge week of success for the club at underage level as our U-12 footballers clinched the County title on Saturday last, defeating Buncrana in the final.  

The Boys U-14 footballers then added a fourth title to their collection for the year with winning the Northern Championship Final against Gaoth Dobhair on Monday evening on a scoreline of 7-08 to 0-05, having beaten Convoy comfortably last Friday evening in the semi final.  Well done to the players and coaches on both teams.
The Senior hurlers got their first victory in this year's Championship, beating Buncrana 6-14 to 1-06 in a very impressive performance.
This Sunday evening sees the return of the Senior and Reserve football championships as our reigning County Champions host Naomh Conaill in the Park this Sunday evening at 4.30 and 6pm.  All support most welcome for both teams.
The Junior Footballers moved four points clear at the top of Div. 5 when they defeated Glenswilly in a fine comeback victory, winning 1-10 to 1-05.  The boys are back in action in the Junior B Championship this Saturday evening at home to Convoy, all support welcome.

Hard luck to the Minor Boys football team who were narrowly defeated in the Northern Championship final on Monday evening against Gaoth Dobhair, losing out in unfortunate circumstances by 1-10 to 0-11.
The U-16 Hurlers continued their good form defeating Carndonagh last week and are home this Thursday against MacCumhaills in the final round of the league with a win required to be certain of a league semi final place in the A competition.
The U-16 boys football team face Letterkenny Gaels next Monday, August 24th away in the Championship with the Dev. Team at home to Naomh Colmcille, both games set for 7.30pm.e U-12 hurlers also had a good win over Carndonagh last Thursday.

Under 16 hurling training continues Tuesdays at 5pm and U-12 training also on Tuesdays at 5.30pm.  New hurlers are always welcome to come along and try out the worlds fastest outdoor game.

The Hurling Cúl Camp ran last week and it was a great success with great numbers turning out over the five days.  Many thanks to the coaches, organisers and to everyone who helped make it a most enjoyable week for our children.  Special thanks to Anne Forde who done a brilliant job as always in making sure everything ran smoothly.
Best of luck to players Rose Boyle and Kaneshia McKinney and to Alan O'Connell, John Hession and Tony Blake who are part of the management team as Donegal take on Armagh in the All Ireland Ladies Senior Championship quarter final in Clones this Saturday in Clones at 12.30pm.

Please note theHurling Academy resumes this Friday, August 21st at 6.30pm.

The Century Cinemas Football Academy is on Sundays at 11am.  New members are always welcome to both academies.  For more information, please contact Ciaran Maguire, 087 4133372, Eugene Duffy, 086 8430240 or Eunan O'Donnell 087 6775637.

The Clubhouse at O'Donnell Park is now available to book for parties, functions, etc.  Contact Niall on 086-3062893 for further information/bookings.

Fixtures and results are available via the links on the Club website homepage.  Any amendments to fixtures etc. will be noted on the club Facebook Page as soon as confirmation is received.

Anyone wishing to include an item in the club notes can email pro.steunans.donegal@gaa.ie before 9pm on Monday evenings.

The club offers condolences to the Coyle family formerly of High Rd. on the death of long time St. Eunan's supporter Fenton Coyle whose death occured in Ballykelly Co. Derry recently.
Sympathy is also extended to the McGovern family on their recent bereavement.
This weeks wining lotto numbers are 7,8,12,19
There were 8 x match 3 winners each getting Eur15

Pearse Davney, Antrim
Tommy Gibbons, C/O Centra

Above winners sold by Mr Lotto - Adrian Shields

Niall Mór Centre Community News:

Safe Pass Course
Date: Saturday 19th September 2015
Time: 8am - 5.00pm
Cost: €100.00
Trainer: Neill Donaghy 
If your in receipt of a social welfare payment contact 07497 40068
To book your place contact: Deirdre Donaghy on : 086 6033927
or 07497 41863 or email southwestdonegalcdp1@gmail.com
24 hour Spinathon
Hosted by JC Fitness
Saturday 5th September to Sunday 6th September
Proceeds in Aid of Donegal/Galway Cancer Bus & Pieta House
Contact John at JC Fitness 087 9617436 for spin schedule, sponsorship cards and registration.
Adults: €10 Teens: €5

Dance Classes every Friday at the Centre
Age Group: 7 - 12 years
Tutor: Hannah Breslin
Time: 10.30am - 11.30pm
Cost: €5.00
Contact: 087 2992969 or 07497 41863

Occupational First Aid Course
Start Date: 01/10/2015 10 Weeks
Contact: 07497 41863 or 07491 20500 to book your place on this course

Evening Course: Business Admin & Management Course
Start Date: 16/09/2015 13 Weeks
For more information on this Evening Course contact: 07491 20500
If your in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment contact your local office

Full Time Business Administration & Management Course
Start Date: 07/09/2015 40 Weeks
If your in receipt of Social Welfare contact your local office to get on this course
For more information contact: 07491 20542 or 07497 41863

Saturday 8th August 2015
1 Day Occupational Refresher First Aid Course
Contact: 07497 41863 to book your place
Non refundable deposit required when booking this course

Citizen Advice Office every Monday 10am - 1pm
The G.R.A.S.P Life Foundation
Greater Responsibility and Awareness of Suicide Prevention
Outreach counselling service Thursdays at the Centre
Contact Debbie: 087 6086276

Weight Watchers Monday evening
Slimming World  Tuesday evening

The Donegal Dragons in action.

A group of very special women are looking forward to the big Rowathon which takes place in Killybegs Harbour on August 23rd.

The Donegal Dragons will be taking part, weather permitting.

A spokeswoman for Killybegs Rowing Club: "It will be a great honour to have this boat, the "Inspire" taking part and helping to raise funds for the Cancer Bus and Killybegs Rowing Club."

This boat, funded by the Conaghan family in Killybegs, was named in memory of the late Susan Conaghan, a lecturer in Killybegs Tourism College.

The Donegal Dragons is a rowing club for women cancer survivors and supporters

The event will run from 12 noon to 6pm.

Said the spokeswoman: "Let the fun begin. Anyone over 16 years is welcome to enter a team of four rowers. Sponsorship cards are available from the Club."

There will be lots of spot prizes on the day. The main prizes will be awarded to the fastest team and most creatively dressed team. There will also be barbeque, bouncy castle, face painting and other activities for a fun-filled family day out.

For further details or to enter, please contact Club Chairman, Cathal Boyle, on 087-2244 708, Club Secretary, Clodagh McGill, on 087-615 8585 or any other Committee member. All donations and sponsorship welcome.

CONVOY GAA NEWS:

Club Lotto results Counties drawn LM KK MH LH, 2 people matched 3, Yvonne Gallagher Convoy, Paul Martin Lifford. Jackpot next week €2200.

Ladies training wed @7 Fri @7

G4M+O training at 8.15 on Wed

U 16 + U 13 girls training on Monday 7-8pm €2 and gumshields
U 16 girls have a game on Tues evening at home details at training

U 13 girls games will be starting g by end of month can everyone attend training

U 13 boys training Thurs 6.15 for 6.30 start.

Hard Luck to the U 14 boys who were beaten by a Strong St Eunans side on Friday
Seniors and reserves had no Games at the weekend

Minor boys beaten away to Cloughaneely in Championship on Monday.

Best wishes to Ciara Gallagher and the Donegal Ladies who are in action this weekend

Sympathy extended to the family and friends of the late Vincent Mc Gill R.I.P

Rosses AC News:

The marathon group continues with large numbers getting together as they follow the training plan with the Donegal Half Marathon very much on the radar for most and the full marathon this Sunday 23rd August. Good luck to all.

The Annual Ballyare 10km race & walk took place last Friday with great runs by Ciaran McGonigle (34:32) and Noel Diver (36:15) to finish 2nd and 3rd in Ballyare 10k.

On Saturday last there was a great victory for young Rann na Feirsde lad Odhrán Mac Ruairí who ran strongly to hold off Michael Logue with Fionnuala Diver a close 3rd in what was a most enjoyable event, the occasion being the Family Fun Day in aid of Annagry Hall. The Aranmore 5k is on this Saturday 22nd August.

Paul McGee continues to coordinate and lead the training groups and anybody looking to be part of this group is very welcome - contact Paul McGee on 0879256528. Any information for notes please email Michael.logue@pramerica.ie or text on 0866003527.

The recently published review by the RSA and Garda Siochana on road fatalities to date in 2015 is predicting that up to 100 people could be killed on our roads by the end of the year if the current trend continues.

With 20 people killed on the roads in July, the worst month for road fatalities so far this year, this is a worrying increase.

If this increase continues there will be up to 100 families dealing with the loss of a loved one before the end of 2015 but by taking responsibility for our actions and working together we can prevent this from happening.

Figures recently released show that 15 drivers and 4 passengers killed in road traffic collisions were not wearing seatbelts. The painful reality is that some of the 19 people killed would be alive if they had only taken the few seconds it takes to clip on their seatbelt.

All road users have long been warned that road traffic accidents don’t just happen – they are caused. Bad decisions, taking risks and reckless behaviour on the roads costs lives. 102 people have lost their lives to date in 2015.

Brian O’Donnell, Road Safety Officer with Donegal County Council is urging all road users to stay safe, wear the appropriate safety clothing at all times when cycling and walking.

“Slow down, never drive having consumed alcohol or drugs. Be aware of the warning signs of driver fatigue, know the risks and keep yourself and your family safe. Always wear your seatbelt and never use your mobile phone while driving. With the return to school only a short time away, parents should make road safety a priority in their Back to School preparations,” he said.

Donegal Town were under pressure in the scrum

Letterkenny entertained Donegal Town in a pre-season friendly match on Friday night at Dave Gallaher Park.

Throughout the friendly warm up fixture both teams made numerous changes and Letterkenny fielded a youthful side with many players from last year’s successful u18 side making their senior rugby debuts.

Letterkenny started brightly with seasoned campaigner Rae Clarke leading the way with some great ball carries. Momentum was continued in the loose by strong running by David McClean and Ben Mortimer in particular. Eoghan O’Riain and Ryan Mortimer formed the half back partnership and looked very comfortable controlling the game from the excellent platform given to them by the forwards.

Letterkenny amassed 35 un-answered points as Captain Terence Gallagher opened the scoring and further tries came at regular intervals. Encouraging to see was the first instinct of the Letterkenny back 3 of Cian Curran, Eoin Friel and Evan Walsh to always counter attack with the ball in hand. Try of the night went to Evan Walsh,making his senior debut, who finished off a sublime backline move to cross the line, something he failed to do all last season for the u18’s.

As the game progressed the Letterkenny scrum became more dominant against their heavier opponents and Donegal Town lineouts were increasingly disrupted by Mortimer and Dermot Dunleavy.

Donegal Town had some periods of pressure and made inroads through their more experienced backline. However, resolute defending inside the 22, most notably by Gary Canning and Craig Heron kept the visitors at bay.

Further tries were scored by Ben Mortimer and David McLean as the visiting side tired towards the end of the game and debutant Caombhin MacLochlainn rounded off the scoring with a fine run from inside the Letterkenny half and break through the Town defence. Out-half Ryan Mortimer converted all five tries to ice the cake.

Overall 1st XV captain Terence Gallagher and Coach Collie Farrell would have been very happy with the attitude and work rate on and off the ball displayed by his players in their first outing of the season.

Pre-season training continues on Tuesday evenings at the club from 6.30pm and Thursdays at Adam Spear’s superb new facility in New Mills, all new and returning players will be made most welcome.

Maghery Fife & Drum Band were crowned Senior Flute All Ireland Champions 2015 on Sunday 16th August, at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Sligo.

This is a huge success that this Maghery Band has been working towards for the past THREE years.

The members hard work, determination and dedication has paid off with their outstanding performance given in Sligo.

Maghery band stole the show with what would have been 10 in a row for competitors Mullaghduff.

The band travelled onto Claremorris on Sunday night to celebrate where supporters travelled the distance to be with them and party the night away.

The band then, with the Cup in two, travelled to Tralee yesterday (Mon 17th Aug) where they performed at the Dome for guests at the televised Rose of Tralee Show.

The band then were flying the Maghery flag in the Dome last night for all supporters watching on TV!

The band will be performing AGAIN this evening and parading the crowned Rose of Tralee tonight at Tralee's Midnight Madness parade.

Maghery will be returning home tomorrow on Wednesday 19th Aug for their highly anticipated Homecoming.

Details of their homecoming are to follow soon.

Well done Maghery!

Dunfanaghy Golf Club Notes:

We had a great Men’s Captain’s Prize week in the club. And the weather was good for most of the week. Everyone would like to thank Eugene for his hospitality during the week. He was in the clubhouse at all times during the week.

The prizes on offer in each competition were fantastic and it was great that he went back to his routes to select the main prizes. I am sure Geraldine gave a helping hand picking the prizes. Michael Kelly finally fulfilled the potential he has been showing for the last six months. He is a worthy winner. Well done to all the prize winners. Everyone had an enjoyable day on Saturday and there was a great night had by all in the clubhouse on Saturday night.
Next Friday the 21st August sees the final of the club mixed foursomes. The finalist will start their round at 5pm all other couples are invited to play for daily prizes and their tee off will start from 4pm so that everyone will be back in the club house for the presentation of prizes which will take place directly before the caravanners quiz. Our competition next Saturday the 22nd August is one of the most popular on our calendar of events for the year “The caravanners classic” This always proves to be a great day and creates a great buzz around the club, Please get your name on the time sheet if you haven’t done so already to be in with a chance of winning some of the great prizes on offer. . Please make sure to support this competition. The quiz on the Friday night is as always hosted by the great quiz master himself Brian Gilfedder, please tell your friends and bring them along for a test of their general knowledge skills , it’s always a great nights craic and a great start to the weekends festivities.
Please put a note in your diary for Friday night the 28th August as I think it will prove to be one of the best nights Dunfanaghy Golf has ever seen “Tales of old and Stories to be told “is the theme for the night. Names like James Brogan, Sean Ferriter , Mick McGinley ,Roger Green and many more will give us all and insight into times past at the club. More info on this will follow later so please keep the date free.

Most matches have to be played in the Challenge Cup. The committee would ask all matches be completed in the next week.

Results:

Monday 10th August
Captains Shoot Out

1st Conor Hanna
2nd Dean McColgan
Wednesday 12th August
Open Single Stableford

1st Sean Duffy Jun 40pts
2nd Michael wilson 39pts
Gross Chris Marriot 31pts
3rd Brian Adair 38pts bot
Cat Stanley Johnston 38pts
1st 9 Conar Moore 21pts
2nd 9 Killian McGinley 21pts

CSS 37pts
Thursday 13th August
Captains Mixed Foursome

1st Fergus Walsh/Nikki McCaffrey 58 1/2
2nd Bill & Paula McCallion 62
Friday 14th August
Captains Scramble

1st Shaun Duffy sen/Heather Hamilton/Ruth Stewart 54 2/3
2nd Peter Sullivan/Mark Sullivan/Kevin Ward 57.5
Saturday 15th August
Captains Day

1st Michael Kelly 64
2nd Michael Cannon (Non Qualifying) 63
Gross Daniel McColgan 71
3rd Michael J Mcginley 64
4th Nigel Doherty 65
5th Liam McBride 66 bot
6th Mal Johnston 66 bot
Cat Jim Carey 66
Past Captains Paul Burton 66 bot
Juvenile Cat 1 + 2 Niall McCormick 65
Committee William McCallion 67
Non Qualifying Darren Murray 66

There are a number of competitions in the next week -
• Wednesday 19th of August 2015 - Open Singles Stableford
• Friday 21st of August 2015 – Club Mixed foursomes final
• Saturday 22nd of August 2015 – Caravanner’s Classic
• Sunday 23rd of August 2015 – Gent’s Monthly Medal Competition
You can book on-line at Dunfanaghy Golf club website or ring the clubhouse on 0749136335.

Ladies Notes;
Lady Captain Mabel Gillespie revealed her creative and artistic side in her Lady Captain’s Day on Saturday 8th August. Her week started on 4th August with the very popular Blind Pairs competition. The weekly Tuesday stableford competition was played as normal over 18 holes. After all the cards were returned, the pairings were revealed and the points combined to find the winning pair. Gillian Robinson (24) made the most of the very windy conditions to have the best card on the day with 32 points, followed by Olivia Moore (14) 31 points . Gillian and Caitlin Hegarty combined to have the best pair of scores, with last year’s second placed pairing of Geraldine Magee and Mavis Curtis once again being paired together to be runners up.
The weather gods shone down on Lady Captain Mabel on Saturday 8th August and despite every type of weather having been forecast in the run up to her day, the competitors remained largely dry in what can only be described as very fresh conditions. The CSS was 39 points and Lyn McOwen was the only lady to have a 2, which she did at the 13th. The winner of the Lady Captain’s prize was Heather Hamilton (21) with 39 points.
The full results are as follows:
1 Heather Hamilton (21) 39 points (BOT)
2 Eileen Tiffney (31) 39 points (BOT)
Gross Kerry Eakin (7) 24 points
3 Jill McCorkell (24) 38 points
4 Barbara Eakin (14) 37 points (BOT)
5 Mary Lafferty (21) 37 points BOT
1st 9 Rosie Agnew (21) 20 points
2nd 9 June Nelson (24) 19points (BOT)
Student Emma Forbes (9) 36 points
Lady Guest Brid Kearney (Gweedore) (17) 37 points
Past Captain Caitlin Hegarty (19) 33 points (BOT)
Committee Deborah Moore (22) 35 points BOT
Non qualifier Amy Chambers (2) 31 points
Longest drive Amy Chambers
Nearest the pin Caitlin Hegarty
The CSS for the Gents’ Competition, played on the morning of Saturday 8th August, was 36 points. The results for this competition follow:
1 Keith Lapsley 39 points
2 Colin Higgs 38 points (BOT)
Gross Michael Wilson 27 points
3 Dan Sweeney 38 points
1st 9 Patrick McGinley 20 points
2nd 9 Peter Wilson 20 points (BOT)
Visitors’ Prize Jamie Gillespie
Congratulations to the Lady Captain, so ably supported by her family, for hosting such a memorable competition and making everyone feel so welcome. The ladies of the Club wish Captain Eugene Magee well for his day next Saturday, 15th August.

Function Room for Private parties:
We have hosted a number of private functions in the clubhouse recently and these have proved to be a great success. If you, or someone you know, is organising a private function please be aware that the clubhouse is available free of charge, with exclusive use for the occasion. So far, the feedback that we have been getting is that the golf club is the ideal venue for parties of up to one hundred people. Please make contact with Sarah if you are interested in holding a function at the clubhouse (074 91 36335)

DEALS: A sensational half price sale is NOW ON at the CENTRA convenience store in Glencar.

Management at the award-winning facility are offering some incredible deals on products at great prices!

TWO for €6.00 on Centra Breaded Goujons 300g/ Chicken Chasseur Cutles 540g/ Round Steak Mince 440g/ Part Boned Chicken Breast 410g (Mix and Match)

THREE for €2.00 on Centra Selected Fruit & Vegetables (Mix n Match)

There are many, many more superb deals available  in store at Centra convenience store located on Circular Road, Gelncar, Letterkenny.

The countdown to the general election took a step closer today as Fianna Fail in Donegal announced a date for its election convention.

It will be held in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Sunday 4th October at 3pm.

The big question on many Fianna Fail voter's minds will be will Pat The Cope Gallagher run again.

The former MEP has yet to declare if he will allow his name forward.

Fianna Fail has just one siting TD in Inishowen Deputy Charlie McConalogue and will have t decide if they will run anther candidate against Sinn Fein, Fine Gael as well as sitting Independent TD Thomas Pringle.

Nomination papers will be sent out to all voting members on Tuesday 25th August and the process will close on Friday 4th September.

With over 1,000 members in Donegal, the party is operating the One Member One Vote (OMOV) system as a democratic process.

In order to secure nomination to contest the convention, candidates must receive a minimum of five nominations each. When these have been secured, the candidate is then entitled to stand before the members at convention.

All interested members are encouraged to put their name forward and seek nomination.
We look forward to the nomination process and the forthcoming convention.

JOB VACANCY: A Donegal company is seeking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer to become part of their hardworking, innovative and dynamic workforce.

Management at Eointech Solutions want a Senior Software Engineer to work on the design and implementation of leading edge multimedia applications for the security industry.

The successful candidate's first task will be to build their own engineering team.

Located in picturesque South Donegal by the sea and just two and half hours from Dublin, two hours from Galway, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a work life balance with a great salary.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer:

Salary: 40K plus relocation package.

Required:

• An honours degree or post-graduate qualification in computer science.
• Electronic engineering or related discipline with at least 4 years experience.
• Experience or knowledge in some or all of the following areas required:
• Strong C and C++ development.
• Experience in Linux Embedded Operating System.
• Developing, maintaining and enhancing build scripts and other tools for building software

In addition, experience with the following would be an advantage:

• Embedded software development for device drivers, protocol stacks or integrated applications.
• Digital TV and Audio/Video technologies.
• SQL database technology
• Cloud Technologies

Apply:

Send CV to careers@eointecsolutions.com

Shay and Becky are expecting their first baby together.

Donegal soccer sensation Shay Given is celebrating after announcing he is to become a dad again.

The Lifford man, 39, announced he is to be a father again for the third time.

The Stoke City star's agent confirmed that Shay and girlfriend Becky Gibson are expecting their first child together.

The Irish shot-stopper already has two children, Shay Jnr, 9, and Sienna, 6, with estranged wife Jane.

His agent Mark Devlin confirmed "Shay and Becky are extremely happy together and are very excited about becoming their new arrival int the world.

"From my point of view, I've never seen Shay as happy as this and I wish them all the happiness in the world."

After coming out of international retirement, the Stoke City player has been named on Martin O'Neill's Euro 2016 panel.

Shay regularly returns to Donegal and it is understood that his dad Seamus and the rest of his family have met Becky.

The following is a joint statement from Co-operating for Cancer Care NorthWest and Donegal Action for Cancer Care who attended a meeting yesterday at the Department of Health, Hawkins House, Dublin.

Letterkenny General Hospital

The purpose of the meeting was to receive feedback and re-evaluate progress made since the previous meeting held on 27 February last, regarding action to be taken to develop/progress breast cancer services in Letterkenny General Hospital.

“It was a robust meeting. Firm commitment was given from Minister Varadkar and the Saolta Group to strengthen systematic breast cancer services in LGH in a manner that will be sustainable into the future.

"It was agreed that the Saolta Group would continue with their internal dialogues to advance support to Letterkenny services and integration within the dedicated cancer unit.

"It was acknowledged that progress has been made since the February meeting, whilst at the same time it was recognised that there is still much work to do.

"All attending the meeting recognised that Letterkenny breast services require
additional supports and were in agreement regarding the quality of services provided by the breast team within the hospital.

"A further meeting is envisaged before the end of the year.”

JOB VACANCY: A Donegal convenience store is looking to recruit a butcher to become part of their hardworking, dynamic and innovative workforce.

The award-winning Costcutter's store in Ballybofey are looking to recruit an experienced butcher to join their team.

The position is full-time and experience for the role is essential.

If you're interested in applying for the job then send your CV now to ballybofey@costcutter.ie

Hay - did you see this car?!

It's tough times for Donegal farmers.

So instead of fuelling up the tractor to fetch a bit of hay, this farmer decided to take things on the hop.

The car was parked outside Foy's Home Decor in Letterkenny this week.

We're not sure if the driver was getting a lick of paint or some curtains for the car, but hay, it was a bit of craic.

GAA: Naomh Muire are hoping that this weekend they can earn their very first Donegal SFC win when they host Termon at The Banks on Saturday night. Gary Boyle's side were defeated by Kilcar in their opening group game and they need to beat Termon on their own patch this weekend to keep their championship hopes alive.

Termon have been in fine form this year and sit top of Division Two and look odds-on to gain promotion back to the top tier of Donegal football.

Termon earned a narrow win over Killybegs in their group opener and know a victory against Naomh Muire will see them through to the knockout stages of the Donegal SFC.

Naomh Muire should have a fully fit squad to choose from on Saturday night.

Paul 'The Yank' Boyle had been struggling with a hamstring injury but he retuned to play a half in their win over Fanad Gaels last Sunday.

His brother Hugh Boyle also returned against Fanad Gaels on Sunday after sitting out the u21 game against Dungloe the previous week.

Termon have a team of seasoned campaigners and are always a tough opponent in championship football.

With Daire McDaid and Christy Connaghan they have two quality match winners inside.

Naomh Muire have two match winners in the form of Shaun 'The Yank' Boyle and Harry Harden and there's very little to choose between the two sides.

With home advantage and with them desperate to earn their maiden win in senior championship football Naomh Muire might just edge against Termon.

Verdict: Naomh Muire

The young Donegal hurlers.

A total of 36 young hurlers from across Donegal recently received the trip of a lifetime - to GAA headquarters.

The hurlers took part in activity day in Croke Park, along with getting a tour of the stadium they got to play a number of games on the hallowed turf of Croke Park.

Well done to all who took part in this activity day hopefully it will be the first of many appearances in Croke Park for these lads.

HE was the star of Jimmy's Winning Matches.

But Senegal Jimmy has jumped ship - to Kerry.

The man who helped Lanzarote-based singer Rory Gallagher to almost one million hits on Youtube in 2012 is back on social media.

This time around he's ruling out a 2015 Championship for Mayo, Dublin or Tyrone.

Donning a Kerry t-shirt Jimmy says Kerry are the kings.

Click play to watch.