Weekly Notes
The club enjoyed a very successful day on the pitch on Saturday, with wins for all teams in action both at home and away. First off were two u10 teams at a blitz in Burt, followed by the u14s emerging victorious at home against Urris, and rounded off by wins for the seniors and reserves at Carndonagh.
Naomh Colmcille seniors recorded a vital away win at Carndonagh on Saturday evening, on a final score of 0-9 to 4-9. Naomh Colmcille were a goal up at half time and extended that lead in the second half to record their second win of the season. Full match report and pictures on the club website. Next up is a home fixture against Naomh Padraig Lifford on Saturday evening.
The reserves recorded their fourth win in a row, including three away victories, when they defeated Carndonagh on Saturday evening. The final score was 0-8 to 4-9. Naomh Padraig Lifford are the team’s next opponents.
The u14s had an excellent home victory against Urris on Saturday lunchtime. The game saw some excellent scoretaking mixed with resolute defending to produce the winning result. An away fixture against Burt is scheduled for Wednesday evening – check website and Facebook for latest updates during the week.
Two u10 teams were very successful in a blitz at Burt on Saturday morning. Well done to every one of the players, and thanks to the Burt club for the invitation.
The preliminary round of the Intermediate Championship will see Naomh Colmcille take on Fanad Gaels at home in the first leg on May 12th. Reserves match throws in at 1:30 pm; seniors at 3:00 pm.
Naomh Colmcille has been asked to host a visiting team for the Feile Peile na nOg (for u14s) taking place in Derry from 28-30 June. This would involve local families hosting a minimum of two visiting players. If we have sufficient host families to look after the visiting club, Naomh Colmcille would participate in the Feile competition itself, and this would involve us playing the visiting club at Pairc Colmcille, and then other matches at Derry venues. If you are willing to act as a host family please contact Paul Callaghan (0876843608) as soon as possible.
The Naomh Colmcille Cul Camp is due to take place on 8-12 July.
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 Barry Gallagher and his Donegal minor hurling team-mates on winning the Ulster shield final at the weekend.
Training and Match Schedule
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.
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.
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 4th May at 11:00 am sharp for one hour. U10 girls can also come to this session.
U10. Training continues Friday 3rd May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour.
U12. Training continues Friday 3rd May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour.
U14. Training continues on Sunday (5th May) at 1 pm sharp for one hour
U16. Training continues on Wednesday (1st) at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour
Minors. See Facebook page and website for training updates during the week.
Seniors / Reserves. Training at the pitch on Tuesday (30th) and Thursday (2nd) at 7 pm sharp. The session will run for 1.5 hours. Next match is home to Naomh Padraig Lifford on Saturday (4th). Time TBC. See Facebook and website during the week for updates.
Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto
This week’s numbers were 10, 11, 18, 21, 22. The Barr family matched 4 numbers and win €75. 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.