The use of mouthguards for all underage players will be compulsory from this year onwards, and for all ages (including seniors) from next year. More details available at http://www.gaa.ie/mouthguards/; and on the club website.
The club are pleased to announce that James Cullen has been appointed senior manager. We would like to thank Shane McAteer for acting as interim manager.
Registrations for 2013 are now available from Sharon Monaghan (registrar) – senior player €50, non-playing member €20, junior member €10, family membership €50. Registrations will only be taken up to 25th March 2013 to ensure that they’re entered on the central Croke Park system. Please note only registered members can be considered for county tickets (e.g. Donegal v Tyrone match if it takes place in Ballybofey on 26th May) – depending on ticket allocation.
The minors game against Cloughaneely was cancelled. Next up is an away match against Gweedore next Sunday (31st).
A Night at the Races is being held on Easter Sunday (31st March). Horses can be bought by contacting Paul Callaghan (0876843608), Alison Ferry (0879154559), Adrian Marsh (0872873076), or any other coach, player or committee member. Horses cost €10 each. €40 to each winning owner. All proceeds to Naomh Colmcille CLG. Race cards need to be returned as early as possible. Thanks for your support.
Easter Camp. We are running an Easter camp again this year. The two day program will run on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd April from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for kids aged 6-12 (30 min lunch break). 1 Day €5 per player, 2 days €10 per player, €15 max per family. Please bring training gear (including mouthguard), packed lunch and a drink. Be prepared for the weather – hoody, coat, change of clothes.
The Donegal County board have organised a 5K run/walk in Ballybofey on Saturday 6th of April at 11:00 am. If you can participate in this on behalf of the club please contact Paul Callaghan (0876843608) or Alison Ferry (0879154559) or any committee member for more details.
You can now keep up to date with the latest club news on twitter: Go to https://twitter.com/Naomh_Colmcille and hit Follow.
The club is again registered for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme so please start collecting the vouchers on behalf of the club.
Well done to William Gillespie and his Donegal u21 team-mates on their great Ulster Championship win over Tyrone.
Training and Match Schedule
Information here is correct at the time of compilation of the weekly notes. Check the Training Schedule section on the club website for latest updates on training for all age groups. The page will be updated regularly throughout the week. Updates also on the club’s Facebook page.
Subscription of €2 per player (up to and including minors) per week for training. Please make sure you bring your full kit (shorts, track bottoms, boots, sports top/hoodie/coat, drink). Remember a mouth guard is needed for training sessions as well as matches. All players need to be registered by 25th March.
New players most welcome for all teams. Come along to the session scheduled below, or contact the team coach/manager (contact details on the training schedule section of the club website) for details.
U8. Training continues Saturday 30th March at 11:00 am sharp for one hour. U10 girls can also come to this session. Race cards for the Night at the Races need to be returned at this session if not already handed back.
U10. Training continues Friday 29nd March at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour. Blitz in Derry this Saturday (30th). Time and location TBC – see Facebook and website during the week. We will need parents to help with transport –to be sorted out on Friday night after training. Race cards for the Night at the Races need to be returned at this training session or blitz if not already handed back.
U12. Training continues Friday 29th March at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour. Race cards for the Night at the Races need to be returned at this session if not already handed back.
U14. Training continues on Sunday (31st March) at 1 pm sharp for one hour. Race cards for the Night at the Races need to be returned at this session if not already handed back. First league match on Monday 1st April.
Minors. Membership needs to be paid at training. See Facebook page and website for training updates during the week. Away match against Gweedore on Sunday (31st) at 7:00 pm.
Seniors / Reserves. Training at the pitch on Tuesday (26th) and Thursday (28th) at 7 pm sharp Race cards for the Night at the Races need to be returned at these sessions if not already handed back. The session will run for 1.5 hours. Bring boots and runners, and subscription contribution of €2. First league match against Downings scheduled for Saturday (30th March) in Pairc Colmcille. Time TBC. See Facebook and website during the week for updates.
Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto
The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 15, 16, 23. The three winners (closest match 3), who win €25 each, were Monica McDaid, Senin Callaghan and Andrew Crossan. Next week’s jackpot is €2450. The Club would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of the Lotto as it gives the club the essential means of continuing to give our local kids and adults the chance to avail of a great and healthy pastime.