The reserves were minus a few players when they took to the field against Naomh Mhuire on Sunday evening.
Naomh Mhuire had the better of the two teams in the first half and lead by 1-06 to 0-02 at half time.
Mac Cumhaills regrouped and put in an excellent second half performance, with goals from David White, Alan Patton and Philip Doherty. Mac Cumhaills ran out eventual winners on a scoreline of Mac Cumhaills 3-07 Naomh Mhuire 1-08.
Under 14 Football.
Our Under 14′s started the league with a home game to Gweedore. An early penalty gave Mac Cumhaills the best of starts and they continued to dominate for the whole game.
This was an excellent team display and reflects all the hard work the coaches and players have put in since January.
Final score was Mac Cumhaills 5-07 Gweedore 1-06.
Minor Football.
Our Minors took on Buncrana in Mac Cumhaill Park on Friday night. In a very even encounter, Mac Cumhaills lead for the majority of the game. Buncrana just shaded it in the second half, winning by a two point margin.Mac Cumhaills 4-07 Buncrana 2-15. Last match is next Fri away to St Eunans.
Minor Hurlers.
Beat St Eunans last Thursday evening. Details to follow.
Under 16 Camogie.
Mac Cumhaills U16 Camogie team had a comfortable win in 1st round of the league against Na Magha from Co.Derry.
Score was 7-3 to Mac Cumhaills ;0-0 Na Magha.
Congratulation to the team and coaches.Next game against Carndonagh.
Under 14 Hurling.
The Under 14 hurlers took on St Eunans in Mac Cumhaill park on Thursday evening. Mac Cumhaills got off to a very slow start with St Eunans hitting 2 goals in the first couple of minutes, and things didn’t get much better with Mac Cumhaills going in 9 points down at half time.
With a strong team talk at half time our boys went out a different team, winning battles all over the field.
Some fine scores and great defensive work started an amazing comeback.
It finished Mac Cumhaills 4.9, St Eunans 4.7 It was a great team performance from no.1 to the subs and leaves us with 2 wins from 2. well done boys.
FIXTURES.
Tue 9th. Under 16 Ladies Football. Home to Buncrana. 7.00pm.
Thur 11th. Minor Hurling. Home to Buncrana.
Thur 11th. Under 14 Hurling. Away to Buncrana.
Fri 12th Minor Football. Away to St Eunans.
Sun 14th.Senior/Reserves. Away to Cloughaneely. 1.30pm and 3.00pm throw in.
DONEGAL V DUBLIN.
Thanks to all the stewards, shop people, ticket sellers, programme sellers and everybody who helped out on Sunday. You all did the club proud. Thank you.
TRAINING
Training for all adult players continues Tue and Thurs at 7.45pm sharp. Training on Sat morning TBC
U6 Boys and Girls. Astro pitch. Wed 6.00pm.
U8 Boys and Girls. Training pitch. Wed 6.00pm.
U10. Boys and Girls. Training pitch. Wed 6.00pm.
U12 Girls Football. Training pitch Wed 6.30pm.
U14 Football. Tue and Fri 7-8 both nights.
U14 Girls Football. Thur 6.00pm.
Minor Hurlers Wed 7.30pm.
Camogie. Monday 6-7 and Friday 5.30-6.30.
New members welcome.
QUIZ
There is a quiz in the club on April 12th. Please come along and support.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish dance classes every wed in Gaa centre 6 to 7 pm and 7 to 8 pm also Saturdays 4 to 5 pm and 5 to 6 pm qualified tutor reg with coimision le rinci gaelacha.
Adult keep fit non competitive Irish Dance Lessons will begin shortly. For further information contact Lorraine on 087 1261349
3G ASTRO TURF PITCH
State of the art 3G Astro pitch is available. Please contact Terry O Reilly(0866095347) for times etc
MAC CUMHAILLS LOTTO
There were no winners of the lotto this week.
Numbers drawn were 15,17,21 and 28
There were 3 match 3 winners.
Sarah Patton, Luke Gavigan and Laura Quinn receive €50 each
€2 weekly or a yearly subscription for the Club Lotto is €100
€5 weekly or a yearly subscription for the Club Lotto is €240.
Contact any club committee member for details
Sellers this week are the footballers.
The jackpot will be €4,300 next week
IF YOU’RE NOT IN, YOU CAN’T WIN!!!!!!!
FOR SALE
We have club bags for sale. €15. Ideal for school bags. We also stock Mac Cumhaills shorts, socks, hurls and water bottles. Contact Alan Martin 0861723899
SIGNS.
Anyone wishing to take a sign in a prime location on a gable wall, please contact Alan Or Peter.
MAC CUMHAILL’S BINGO
Mac Cumhaill’s Weekly Bingo is in the Villa Rose Hotel this week at 8.30pm. Everyone Welcome.
We would also like to thank Alice Bonner for her continued support. Alice has kindly sponsored a hamper every week at the bingo.
CLUBHOUSE BAR
The Clubhouse bar is now taking bookings for parties: Contact Simon at 085 1503092 for more information