Red Hughs GAA News:

Lotto & 100+Club Results

Numbers Drawn 2,7,8,3,1,6,4,5 One winner matched three numbers
Quinn Fuels Ballybofey wins €50
Next weeks jackpot is €5,950

This weeks luck winner of the 100+ Club was number  10 Ciara Gallagher Lismullaghduff

Annual Quiz

We Held our annual quiz in the clubhouse on Saturday night last. It was a great nights craic as usual and a good fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who attended.

Underage Presentations
We held our underage presentations in the clubhouse on Sunday with the usual large crowd in attendance. Some of the awards giving out on the day included the following.
Under 13 girls received their county championship winners medals. Under 13 girls player of the year Orla Mc Elchar,
Under 13 girls most dedicated player of the year Allannah Sweeney, Under 13 girls most improved player of the year Lauren Mc Menamin,
Under 14 girls awards : Player of the year Roisin Doherty, Most dedicated Player of the year Caitlin Geary
Under 16 girls merit award for representing the club at under 16 girls county level Eimear Gallagher
Under 15 girls merit award to Zara Gibson, Maddison White, Nicola Callaghan & Aimee Callaghan for representing the club in county development squad.
Under 13 Boys Awards : Player of the year Aaron Mc Glinchey, Most dedicate player of the year Pauric Mc Kelvey,
Under 14 Boys Awards:  Player of the year Oisin Mc Elhinney, Most dedicated player of the year Darragh Mc Menamin. a special award was giving to Ruairi Mc Laughlin for goal keeper.
Under 16 Boys Awards : Player of the year Jason Callaghan, Most improved player of the year Josh Mc Ghee
Well done to everyone who won awards. Great work is being done at underage level within the club at present and it is showing with the amount of boys and girls that are making their way onto  the county development and county teams. A big thank you and  Well done to all the coaches and keep up the good work in 2016. Thanks also to County ladies player Karen Gutherie and now our own County senior team player Stephen Mc Menamin who gave out the awards on the day.
Club AGM's
The club minor board and senior AGM will take place on Sunday 5th December with the minor board AGM at 3pm followed by the senior board AGM at 5pm Anyone intersted in taking up a position on either  board or helping out with the underage teams please come along also.

Annual MonsterChristmas Bazaar

The clubs annual monster Christmas Bazaar will take place on Sunday the 13th of December. There will be the usual great prizes in every round, Tv's, Tablets, Bikes, Electricals, Toys, Hampers, Meat Vouchers and much much more.

All roads lead to Áislann Rann na Feirste this weekend as our young dancers take to the stage for the Rí Rá production. Friday night is the premier red carpet night with family friendly admission prices. Friday Night:Adult tickets are €15 with Children (Under 18) at €10. These include €5 worth of votes for the dance couple of your choice.The RED CARPET FRIDAY night promises to be a great night as the dancers place themselves in front of the Judges for the first time following months of rehearsals. Tickets are available at The Cope Annagry and Siopa Chroithlí.

Judges for Rí Rá 2015 - Saturday Nights Judges names have just been released and they are Brian Ó Fearraigh, Frances Nic Géadaigh and Gavin Boyle.

Three great characters for West Donegal who will add greatly to the night. Tá lúchair mhór orainn fosta go mbeidh Michelle Nic Grianna linn mar bean an tí.

The AGM of Bórd na nÓg was held on Sunday evening in the Clubhouse with a strong attendance.

Congratluations to Gary Boyle who was elected as chairman with Seán McFadden joining him as Vice Chairman for the coming year. Michael Logue takes up the position of secretary with Catherine Bonner as assistant secretary. Kevin Boyle (Yank) and Paul Mc Fadden were elected as Southern Minor Board Delegates.

8 motions were discussed and voted upon. We wish all those elected all the very best in the coming year in the task of organising and planning activity for all under-age groups. The committee deserve and need the full support of all members in what promises to be a very active and progressive 2016.
The senior board will hold it's AGM this Sunday (29th Nov) in the clubhouse at 7pm. The agenda and reports will be sent by email on Tuesday evening. In the event that you do not use email and would like a copy in advance of the AGM, please text 087 9610934. This is an important meeting and we ask all members to join us as we plan for the year ahead.
The 2016 and first ever Naomh Muire Calendar is available in all local shops at a reasonable price of €10. This is a brilliant item for every house in the community but more so for our community outside the area in other parts of Ireland and all over the world. Each month is filled with various club photos and the calendar looks great.

Congratulations to our very own Jack O' Brien who has been called into Rory Gallagher's Donegal panel for the upcoming 2016 campaign. Ádh mór ort a Jack.

Bord na nÓg Awards Night
The underage awards night were held on Sunday night in the St John Bosco Centre in front of a huge crowd of players, parents, coaches, and club members.

Thanks goes to everyone that presented on the night and to all that helped organise the night, special mention goes to Mary Canavan, Fiona McHugh, Shirley and Laurence Doherty ensuring the night ran off smoothly.

Thanks also goes to club chairman Eamon Gorrell, County Chairman and clubman Sean Dunnion, county player Ryan McHugh and GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail for presenting the awards and speaking to our underage players and parents. Well done to all the winners on the night.

A list of the award winners can be seen below.

• Academy - Children all got photos with Ryan, Aogán and Sean. They received club t-shirt, medal and certificate on last day of academy.
• U8 Hurling, Camogie and Football - Each player received a club medal.
• U10 Camogie - each player received a club certificate.
• U10 Hurling - each player received club medals.
• U10 Boys Football - each player received medals for retaining the Conal Gildea Memorial Shield. (U10 SRB Division 1 title)
• U12 Camogie Most Improved Player - Lilly Doherty
• U12 Camogie Player of the Year - Shonagh Regan
• U12 Hurling Most Improved Player - Patrick Devlin
• U12 Hurling Player of the Year - Jack Myers
• U12 Boys Football - Each player received medals for winning the U12 SRB Division 1 title.
• U12 Boys Football Most Improved Player (A Team) - Hugh O'Donnell and Diarmuid O'Donnell
• U12 Boys Football Player of the Year (A Team) - Lee Murchan and Dermot Slevin
• U12 Boys Football Most Improved Player (Development Team) - Mark McMenamin
• U13 Boys Football Most Improved Player - Darragh Geary
• U13 Boys Football Player of the Year - Shay Travers
• U14 Camogie Most Improved Player - Nicola Bradley
• U14 Camogie Player of the Year - Gemma Gilespie
• U14 Boys Football Most Improved Player - James McHugh
• U14 Boys Football Player of the Year - Shaun Campbell
• U14 Hurling Most Improved Player - Ruairi O'Connor
• U14 Hurling Player of the Year - Leo Dunphy
• U14 Special Award for dedication and leadership to Ciaran McGroary, Corey Bryne, Shaun Campbell, and David Oates. Each player received a signed hurley from Jamesie O'Connor for their dedication, leadership, attitude, and commitment.
• U16/18 Camogie Most Improved Player - Aoife Regan
• U16/18 Camogie Player of the Year - Rebecca Faulkner
• U16 Camogie Team received medals for the Marie Brennan Memorial Cup
• U16 Boys Football Most Improved Player - Colum McDonnell
• U16 Boys Football Player of the Year - Bryan Fegan
• U18 Boys Football Awards will be given out at Senior awards night
• Scór na nÓg - no awards were given out for Scór, special mention goes to Anne McGonagle Meehan and Pauline O'Gara who were nominated for a national scór award recently.
• Bord na nÓg Appreciation Award - Eugene and Sarah McHugh
• U15 Donegal Camogie Players and U15 All Ireland Winners - Eimear Burke and Áine McGroarty
• U16 Donegal Camogie Players - Niamh Doherty, Áine Gilespie, and Leah O'Donnell
• U18 Dongeal Camogie Players - Sophie Doherty, Rebecca Faulkner and Orlaith Gilespie
• Donegal Camogie Volunteer of the Year Award - Laurence Doherty
• U14 Donegal Football Players - Eoin Gorrell, Kieran Bryne, Shaun Campbell and James McHugh
• U15 Donegal Football Players - Cathal Canavan, Jamie Crawford, Bryan Fegan, Cian Hegarty, and Eoghan Corley
• U16 Donegal Football Players - Jack Keaney and Thomas McGowan
• U18 Dongeal Football Player - Dylan Kennedy (to be awarded at Senior awards night)
• U14 Donegal Hurlers - Corey Bryne, Ciaran McGroary, Leo Dunphy, and Dylan Thomas
• U15 Donegal Hurlers - Cathal McGlynn, Philip Myers, Cathal Feeney, and Sean Conway
• Ulster U16 Camogie Academy Player - Niamh Doherty
• Ulster U16 Football Academy Player - Thomas McGowan

Come Cook with Us
The Ladies Football and Bord na nÓg sections in the club held a hugely successful “Come Cook with Us” fundraiser on Thursday night last in the Abbey Hotel. Four couples vied for the first place title which was won by Rene Brogan and Marcus Monaghan. The other couples on the night were Davy Crawford and Martina McMenamin, Anne Reid and Mark Sweeney, and Austin O’Kennedy and Sharon Gilsepie. We would like to thank the Abbey Hotel for the venue, the generous sponsors, the large crowd who supported the event all the chefs for giving up their time to support this event, chef Joe Shannon, and the hilarious comedian Frank Forde who kept everyone entertained throughout. Special mention goes to Deborah Lacey from the Ladies Board and Mary Canavan from the Bord na nÓg for organising such a great night and their continued hard work

Club Lotto Result
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot of €3,300 in Week 18 of the 2015/2016 season draw held in the Abbey Hotel on Monday November 16th.The €25 winners in the Lucky Dip were Martin Caldwell, Sligo, Shane Carr, Milltown, Ciaran Meehan, Dromore and Kieran Keeney, St. Ernan’s. The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 22 & 23 with the jackpot now standing at €3,400. New members are still welcome so why not play online now at www.fourmastersgaa.com

Senior Board AGM

The Senior Board AGM, Sunday 6th Dec , 7.30pm @Dom’s Pier 1. AGM nomination forms available at Liam Mullin’s Shop, Abbey Hotel reception and from club officers. Soft copy available on request by email to, secretary.fourmasters.donegal@gaa.ie

Nomination forms should be returned to club secretary, Lee Jordan by this Saturday November 28th.

Senior Men's Football

The seniors are fixed to play Bundoran on December 6th in the Division 1 relegation play off.

U12 Boys Football

Training continues every Wednesday night in Tír Conaill Park from 6pm.

FIRE crews using cutting equipment rescued an elderly lady from her car yesterday following a two vehicle collision in Donegal.

Resources from Strabane and Crescent Link stations in Derry were dispatched to the crash on the Derry Road outside Carrigans around 1.20 pm.

Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to release a 73-year-old woman from one car.

The other casualty, a 61-year old man suffered shock, was out of the vehicle on arrival of rescue teams.

Both casualties were taken to hospital by Donegal Ambulance Service.

Rosses AC

There was a very well supported Club Presentation night last Friday. Chairperson Ita covered the year and the increased club numbers and participation, especially in Championship races.

Vice Chairperson Michael McElroy presented the prizes and many thanks to Bonnars bar for the excellent food and facilites. Prize winners on the night were Senior Male Athlete of the Year - Ciaran McGonagle, Senior Female Athlete of the Year - Noreen McGee, Club Person of the Year - Michael Logue, Adventure Athlete of the Year - Edward Harkin, Masters Male Athlete of the Year - Kevin McGee, Masters Female Athlete of the Year - Sinead Boyle, Most Improved Athlete of the Year - Fergal McGee, Most Improved Female Athlete of the Year - Anne Harkin, Special Recognition for Athlete Support - Noel Boyd, Special Recognition for his efforts in 'The Race' - Brendan McBride, Special Recognition for Senior Athlete Coaching - Paul McGee. Newcomers awards to Seamus Ferry, Eamon McGee and Eoghan O’Colla. Recognition Awards also to Michael and Kathleen Rodgers, Sadie and Packie McDevitt and Niall and Kathleen Griffin. A great night had by all and roll on 2016.
A number of club athletes supported the 5k/8k ran from the Mullaghduff Hall last Sunday. Edward Harkin was first home closely followed by Paul McGee.
Adult Training: Adult training sessions have reverted back to Tuesdays and Thursdays going forward for the winter in the Estate in Gweedore starting at 7pm starting Tuesday 17th November. These are group sessions open to all levels of adult athletes from beginners, people looking to transition from Couch-To-5k to next level and experienced and Senior level athletes. We had a number of newcomers last week which was great to see. Paul McGee will continue to coordinate the more experienced athletes with Niall Griffin coordinating the beginner and Novice level athletes. Open to public and not just Rosses members. All levels of athletes or runners welcome. There will also be a Thursday evening session at 7pm in the Estate and weekend long runs starting from the Blue Bridge.
Sportshall Athletics continues Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair on Monday evenings from 6 pm to 7 pm. Sportshall continues in Dungloe on Mondays also. There will be two sessions: Session One:  for children born 2006, 2007 and 2008 from 5.45 pm to 6.45 pm. Session Two: for children born 2005 and older from 6.45 pm to 7.45 pm. Parents/Guardians please note we cannot accommodate younger children at session two for health and safety reasons.
Some Upcoming fixtures: Thursday December 3rd, 5k Divers Garage Letterkenny. 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.

James O'Malley stole two box-sets of Breaking Bad.

A man facing a string of offences went out during a court lunch-break and stole two box-sets of hit television series Breaking Bad - to help pay off a drug debt.

James O'Malley appeared at Letterkenny District Court on a list of charges but had his case adjourned until the afternoon court sitting.

However when the 21 year old returned before Judge Paul Kelly, he had been rearrested.

The court heard how O'Malley had visited the local Xtravision Store and stole two box-sets of the hit Netflix show.

James O'Malley

The absent-minded thief was caught by Gardai a few minutes later after he tried to get cash for the boxset at a local exchange shop - after he had forgotten to take the original store's tags off.

His solicitor Patsy Gallagher revealed "When Gardai got the call of the theft at Xtravision, they knew exactly where to go and found him trying to sell the box-set at this store."

Mr Gallagher said his client, of 51 Westside Apartments, Letterkenny, had a difficult background and had a drug problem but was trying to get clean.

He said he was stealing on occasions as he had a drug debt and he was trying to pay it off.

O'Malley, faced a number of charges including criminal damage, engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour, public order and theft.

Judge Paul Kelly sentenced O'Malley to a total of eight months in prison for all the offences.

Former Revs frontman Rory Gallagher is celebrating today - following the birth of his son Aiden Gallagher earlier this morning.

Gallagher is revered for penning the immortal Donegal GAA ballad 'Jimmy's Winning Matches'.

Gallagher originally from Kilcar, now lives and runs a hugely popular bar in Lanzarote - which is frequented regularly by those from Donegal out in the region on holiday.

The talented musician has yet to write a song about current Donegal GAA manager Rory Gallagher who is his namesake.

He'll have more pressing matters in the weeks and months ahead with little Aiden on his hands.

He posted his delight at the arrival of his son earlier on his Facebook timeline, "Proud daddy alert!

"Our son Aidan Gallagher. He is on the loose.  Aidan Greig Thomas. 8lb 9oz . So much love."

Letterkenny General Hospital.

Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, has condemned crisis in Letterkenny General Hospital which he said has huge numbers of people waiting prolonged periods time to access a hopsital bed.

Deputy Mac Lochlainn said people in Donegal are very angry with the government's failure or unwillingness to tackle the crisis in the A&E department in Letterkenny.

The Sinn Fein politician said "People, young and old, are waiting for tortuous lengths of time to be treated.

Deputy Mac Lochlainn

"It is not good enough for Leo Varadkar to say that the government is improving the health service as we haven't seen any dividend from this.

"The real solution is hiring extra staff. The Minister for Health is very good at spin but very poor at direct action to solve the overcrowding crisis. His inaction is putting patient’s lives at risk and taking away the dignity of those at their most vulnerable."

He added a campaign is now needed to force the minister to do the right thing act to address this crisis.

"All politicians must unite on this issue and work with community campaign groups to secure greater investment in our hospital.

"My colleague, Cllr Jack Murray will move a motion in Donegal County Council on Monday calling for action from government and I would ask all representatives in Donegal to support him with that."

Deputy Mac Lochlainn concluded by praising the staff in the hospital;

"Despite the great stress that many patients experience, they have nothing but praise for the staff in Letterkenny Hospital who do a fantastic job with stretched resources. These nurses and doctors are a credit and they deserve to get the additional resources and staffing support that they need."

The gang are pretending to be Gardai checking on forged notes.

Gardai are hunting a gang disguised as Gardai and calling on the homes of elderly people pretending to be checking forged money.

The gang have already called to a number of homes in the Glenfin area of the county.

The two man gang, who were dressed in suits, pretended to be detectives, after calling tot he home of one elderly man.

The conmen asked the man if he had cash in the house and when he produced more than €700 in cash, they asked to go outside to examine the money in more detail in daylight.

However, as they were counting the money, a neighbour arrived and the men returned the money and left.

The men were traveling in a green Toyota Avensis with a partial registration of 01 KY.

Garda Crime Prevention  officer, Sgt Paul Wallace, appealed to people to ask for identification when people called to their homes.

"This incident showed the benefit of neighbours calling on each other. Only for this neighbour called, I have no doubt this money or some of it would have been stolen.

"If anybody sees this car or these men operating out of it, they should contact their local Garda station immediately," he said.

The investigation is part of the Garda's Operation Thor which aims to crackdown on rural crime.

Sean Dunnion

The Donegal County Board has released the nominations for next month's county convention at the Mount Errigal Hotel.

Among the nominees for the top job are current hard-working Chair Sean Dunnion and vice chair Denis Ellis.

Ellis has also been nominated for the December 13 convention to continue his current role alongside Frankie Doherty and Mick McGrath.

Secretary Aideen Gillen, Assistant Secretary Declan Martin and the Treasurer Cieran Kelly are nominated unopposed for their current roles.

However there are four nominations for Assistant Treasurer - Paddy Tinney, Brendan Kelly, Aidan Cannon and Fiona Shiels.

Current Public Relations Office Ed Byrne has been re-nominated but faces opposition from Barry McNulty and Aidan Cannon.

The Donegal County Convention will be held at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny on Sunday 13th December.

Cathaoirleach
Seán Dunnion, Denis Ellis,

Leas Chathaoirleach
Denis Ellis, Frankie Doherty, Mick Mc Grath

Runai
Aideen Gillen.

Rúnaí Cunta
Declan Martin.

Cisteoir
Cieran Kelly

Leas Chisteoir
Paddy Tinney, Brendan Kelly, Aidan Cannon, Fiona Shiels

Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí
Ed Byrne, Barry Mc Nulty, Aidan Cannon,

Oifigeach Forbartha
Terence McShea, Paddy Mullen, Mick Mc Grath, Oliver Prunty, Grace Boyle

Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúir
Fergus Mac Aoidh

Oifigeach Oiliúna
Anthony Harkin

Ionadaí ar Ard Chomhairle
Seamus O Domhnaill, Aodh Mairtín Ó Fearraigh,

Ionadaí ar Comhairle Uladh(2)
Pat Conaghan, Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh, Frankie Doherty, Brendan Kelly, PJ McGowan, Pat Walsh

Teachtaí go Comhdháil Bhliantúil Chomhairle Uladh
Mick McGrath, Séamus Ó Domhnaill, Ed Byrne, Edward Molloy, Brendan Kelly, David Mc Loone, Mickey Mc Mahon, Anthony Harkin

Teachtaí go Comhdháil Bhliantúil C.L.G
Mick McGrath, Brendan Kelly, Pat Conaghan, P.J.Mc Gowan, Ed Byrne, Pat Walsh.


Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Letterkenny

Singers Night

The local Comhaltas Branch hosts its 'Traditional Singers' Night' in Gallaghers' Hotel on Wednesday 2nd December commencing at 9pm.This quarterly event provides a forum for traditional singers to sing without accompaniment in an appreciative setting. If you are a traditional singer or interested in traditional singing you'll be most welcome. This is the final Singers' Night of the year so a good attendance is anticipated.

Weekly Trad Session

The weekly Branch Tuesday night session which is in its 58 year of existence takes place in Gallaghers'Hotel from 9.30pm. All traditional musicians and those interested in Irish Traditional music are welcome.
Comhaltas Branch membership is now due for the coming year and payable to the Branch secretary or treasurer who are in attendance on Tuesday nights.

Music Classes

Music classes continue to take place every Tuesday evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Full Tilt Studio beside Highland Radio. Classes are for beginners and intermediate students. All instruments are catered for in the traditional style. We hope to include an adult class in the near future. For more information contact Joe Gibson at 086 0854326.

Finn Harps supporters will be left reeling from the news that midfielder Josh Mailey is currently on trial with Derry City.

New Derry City manager Kenny Shiels will run the rule over a number of players in a friendly with Institute FC tonight.

One of the players he will be having a watchful eye over is Josh Mailey who only helped Harps to promotion earlier this month.

Mailey scored a goal in Harps play-off win over UCD -which was subsequently a contender for Goal of the Year on RTE's League of Ireland programme Soccer Republic.

Mailey enjoyed a fine game against Limerick in Finn Park - a match Harps won 2-0 to secure top-flight football.

He would've have been one of the first player Ollie Horgan would've tied down for next season.

His versatility has resulted in Ollie Horgan using him in several positions including right-back, wing-back, centre-half and centre-midfield over the last two season.

However, Kenny Shiels was keen to get a look at him - and Mailey has been named in his starting XI which plays Institute this evening.

Harps fans will be hoping Ollie Horgan can get Mailey to the negotiating table and get his signature for the 2016 Premier Division campaign.

Photo : Chairman of Letterkenny Rugby Club, Denis Faulkner & Marty Boylan, Letterkenny Rugby Club Vice President.

Letterkenny Rugby Club has received great news after they were awarded an increase in International Rugby Club tickets.

They were delighted that the Ulster Rugby Branch acknowledged and awarded this very generous increase in tickets to the club for their progress and ongoing development of the club across all levels.

Speaking on behalf of the club, chairman Denis Faulkner said the club have been very fortunate and grateful to the Ulster Rugby Branch for their generous allocation of International Tickets this year to the club.

"It is great for all of us, our main sponsor Brendan Kelly of Kelly’s Toyota and all our club sponsors and members that we are seen to be always progressing and developing, this has a significantly positive effect on our club and the local rugby community as a whole”.

"Next Wednesday evening December 2nd we will have an International Booking evening from 7-9pm at the club house. The ticket allocation has to be a fair allocation and will be on a first come first served basis. We will also hold our annual registration for membership on the evening, so we hope that everyone will come along and it is also a great chance to catch up & meet other club members", says Denis.

The ticket allocation will be for the following games - Ireland v Italy 12th March 2016, Ireland v Scotland 19th of March and Ireland v Wales 7th of February. Letterkenny Rugby Club in association with main sponsors Kelly’s Toyota, Port Rd., Letterkenny.

Photo : Chairman of Letterkenny Rugby Club, Denis Faulkner & Marty Boylan, Letterkenny Rugby Club Vice President.

GLENSWILLY GAA NOTES

AGM

The club held a very successful AGM on Sunday afternoon last in the clubhouse.

A large attendance saw a number of familiar faces returned to roles they have filled for the past year while the meeting ended with a number of new faces taking up new positions.

Chairman Peter McConnell returned to his role for a second year unopposed while Lee Gildea also returned as vice chairman.

Aisling Pat McDaid also returned unopposed as club secretary after a very successful first year while there was a new face as assistant secretary in Martin Hunter.

Treasurer Bryan Faul returned to the post he has filled with enthusiasm for the past year while John McGinley also returned as assistant treasurer.

Stephen Maguire returned as PRO while Elaine McFadden was also voted back in as the club's Health and Wellbeing officer.

The role of Youth/Child Protection officer was vacated by George Simmons who has done a fine job and was taken over by Ann Marie McDaid while Ann Marie also agreed to volunteer as Oifig na Gaelige.

Mick Murphy took on the role of Coaching officer while Paddy Tinney was returned as County Board delegate.

Treasurer Bryan Faul also returned to his dual role as Northern Board delegate while Danny K McGinley returned as Registrar once again.

The role of Scor officer will be taken on by both Sharon McGinty and Seimi Callaghan who invited others to give them a hand out.

The various committees including lotto, hall, and field committees were filled by various volunteers.

The following are the various management roles agreed upon by members at last Sunday's AGM.

Senior Manager - Michael Canning.

Reserve Manager - Gerard McGrenra.

Third Team manager - Manus Kelly.

U21 manager - Aidy Glackin

Minor - Aidy Glacken

U16 - Bryan Faul

U15 - Paul Gallagher

U14 - Carl Kelly.

U13 - Martin Glackin.

U12 - Martin Glackin

U10 - Paul McMonagle

U8 - Gerard McGrenra, Lee Gildea and Paddy McAteer.

Thanks to all outgoing officers and the best of luck those coming into new positions.

Reports

Full reports from the chairman, treasurer, secretary, minor board, senior and reserve manager, as well as the various sub-committees, were also read to the meeting and all received a proposer and a seconder.

Monthly meeting

There will be NO monthly meeting of the club next Monday.

Cards

It was a late night but a great night!

A total of 15 tables of eight people attended the Barney Pat McDaid Memorial Cup card night in the clubhouse.

In the end the winner was Rosie and PJ Doherty.

Many thanks to al those who attended and made it a great night and thanks to everyone who contributed and supported the night in any way.

Neil Gallagher could be in action for LYIT tomorrow in their All-Ireland semi-final with St Pat's.

Donegal star Neil Gallagher could line out for the LYIT GAA team for their All-Ireland semi-final against St Pat's tomorrow evening.

LYIT manager Eamon O'Boyle may be able to call on the services of Gallagher who is back studying part-time at the college.

Gallagher works for the Donegal County Council - but the influential midfielder has returned to the LYIT to study part-time.

If he does lineout his presence would be a massive boost for O'Boyle's side in their quest to reach the All-Ireland final.

LYIT have a strong squad to choose from and have a number of Donegal U21 players in their squad to face St Pat's.

Jack O'Brien, Hugh Boyle, Willie Gillespie, Callum Gallagher (captain) Conal O'Boyle and the McDaid brother will be crucial for O'Boyle's side if they're to beat a highly fancied St Pat's side.

St Pat's will compete in the prestigious Sigerson Cup competition and will be a formidable force.

Donegal star Hugh McFadden is expected to lineout for the Dublin based teaching college.

The game will be played at the Monaghan Centre of Excellence tomorrow at 5pm.

Deputy Pringle

THE Department of Social Protection has promised a review after 16 Donegal farmers refused benefits were later given them after an appeal.

Donegal TD Thomas Pringle raised the issue in the Dáil with Minister Joan Burton who indicated a review will be carried out within her Department.

The anomalies came to the attention of the Deputy when part-time farmers across Donegal from Gleann Cholmcille to Donegal Town were consistently refused Farm Assist and Jobseekers’ Benefit but were awarded payments in the appeal process.

“Personally, I have dealt with 17 different appeals cases after part-time farmers came to me wondering why they were refused in the first place," said Pringle.

“All bar one have been upheld as the individual having an entitlement to Jobseekers or Farm Assist. That means something is clearly wrong in the Department but it is particularly worrying as Donegal has the second highest number of Farm Assist recipients in the country. This payment is very important for farmers here’ says Pringle.

“After dealing with each case, a pattern emerged and I realised these people were wrongly labelled as self-employed at first contact with their local office, even though they are not self-employed.

“I raised this with Minister Burton as an urgent matter and while she indicated that the policy has not changed, they are in the process of issuing guideline to Deciding Officers providing greater clarity in relation to who is entitled to Jobseekers’ and Farm Assist” says Pringle.

“While I welcome any review, I do feel that too many people have missed out on vital income supports because of this mislabelling. Most were awarded the payment upon appeal but some farmers were seriously struggling as a result.

“I wonder how many other farmers have been refused but are unaware they were affected by these anomalies” concludes Pringle.

The LYIT campus

A lunchtime protest has been organised for today the LYIT in Letterkenny to draw attention to lecturers’ grave concerns over a number of issues within their sector.

Regular service to students will not be affected by the protest.

The protest is part of a nationwide campaign.

Speaking today, Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) Vice-President Joanne Irwin, said lecturers see first-hand the damage that an era of austerity cuts has wreaked on the education system.

"We are gravely concerned by the severe effects that these cutbacks are having on the quality of experience for students in Letterkenny Institute of Technology.

"Lecturers and researchers will be balloted by TUI in the coming weeks on engagement in a campaign of industrial action, up to and including strike action, in order to secure a resolution to key issues.

"Institutes of technology are regional generators of innovation and entrepreneurship and need to be appropriately funded in order to kick-start jobs growth and build high level knowledge capacity to meet the future needs of the economy. The local economy would also be greatly boosted by such investment.

"The TUI is advocating more substantial and strategic budgets to support the regional mission of the Institutes and boost economic recovery at a local level.
We are urging that lecturers, students and all concerned in the locality make this an election issue in the coming months.’

The areas of concern include:

The chronic underfunding of the Institutes of Technology (35% cut to sector- €190m – between 2008 and 2015)

The critically low staffing levels at a time of a steep and ongoing increase in student numbers and the consequential unacceptable workload imposition on lecturers.

- 21,411 or 32% rise in student numbers in sector between 2008 and 2015

- 535 or 9.5% fall in full-time academic staff numbers in sector between 2008 and 2015.

The precarious employment status, income poverty and associated exploitation of many academic staff and

The resulting, detrimental effect of these issues on the quality of service to students (larger class sizes, less access to laboratories, tutorials, student support etc

JOB VACANCY: One of Donegal's most famous businesses is looking to expand its workforce.

Gallagher's Bakery, Ardara is one of Ireland's most well-known products.

Management are seeking to recruit a qualified Electrical Engineer to join their innovative, dynamic and hardworking team.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Electrical Engineer/Fitter
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food based environment

Roles & Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting of breakdowns, preparation and completion of work duties/
•  A proactive approach to reduce downtime and increase efficiencies.
• The preparation, update and execution of preventive and periodic maintenance programs.
• Identification and upkeep off required safety measures for all activities in accordance with safety regulations.
• Cleanliness and housekeeping essential as part of a food safe and HACCP environment.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Good ability with a hands-on type approach to getting work complete
• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical, or an Electrical Engineering course.
• Electrical & instrumentation experience (3 phase motors, control circuits, inverters, relays control systems) and Instrumentation (PLC’s, Process controllers etc).
• Single and 3 phase installations including testing of said systems.
• Mechanical knowledge of basic drive systems which include conveyor systems, chains, belts, and bearings.
• Knowledge of plumbed systems which include air and water.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications & PC based applications but not essential.

Please send Letter of Application and CV to:-

HR Dept, Aran Ard Teo T/A Gallagher’s Bakery, Ardara, Co Donegal, Ireland

Alternatively by e-mail to info@gallaghersbakery.ie

Closing Date:  11th Dec ’15   - We regret that we will not respond to all applicants; only those selected for preliminary interviews will be contacted.

Swilly Rovers F.C. News:

Swilly Lotto results Mon 23rd Nov 2015. Numbers drawn: 10, 11, 13 & 16. No Jackpot winner. No 3-number winners. Jackpot next week: €1050. Next draw in Conways Bar on Monday Nov 30th.

The Swilly under 10 girls defeated Bonagee 2-1 in the girl’s winter league in what turned out to be the clubs only fulfilled fixture of the past week. All other club fixtures fell victim to the weather.

The next senior match is against FanadUnited in Swilly Park, with kick off 2pm.

COMPETITION: To celebrate the launch of The Counter, Letterkennny’s Christmas Gift & Hamper range, we’ve teamed up to give away a luxury hamper every week between now and Christmas!

To be in with a chance of winning this week, simply click the link below to their Facebook page and like and share their competition post!

The winner will be announced next week.

https://www.facebook.com/ thecounterdeliireland/

Don’t forget to check out their NEW award winning coffee shop right beside the shop too!