Weekly Notes
Naomh Colmcille seniors recorded their third league win of the season at home against Carndonagh on Saturday evening. Two first half goals in quick succession for Naomh Colmcille were the difference between the sides at the break (2-5 to 0-5). The lead was extended by a further three points in the second half. Final score Naomh Colmcille 2-12 0-9 Naomh Padraig Lifford. Fanad Gaels visit Newtown in the preliminary round of the Intermediate championship next Sunday.
The reserves match against Naomh Padraig Lifford was deferred until Tuesday night (7:00 pm). The preliminary round of the Intermediate reserves championship takes place at home on Sunday against Fanad Gaels at 1:30.
The club’s youngest stars of the future were in action on Wednesday evening when we hosted an u8 blitz against MacCumhaills. Many of the kids were playing their first match for Naomh Colmcille. Well done to all the players, coaches, and everyone who provided and served refreshments afterwards. Thanks also to MacCumhaills for coming.
The away fixture for the u14s against Burt was deferred until Monday (6th May) at 7:00. A home fixture against Carndonagh is due to take place on Wednesday (8th) – check website and Facebook for latest updates during the week.
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.
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 Saturday11th May at 11:00 am sharp for one hour. U10 girls can also come to this session.
U10. Training continues Friday 10th May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour.
U12. Training continues Friday 10th May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour.
U14. Training continues on Sunday (12th May) at 1 pm sharp for one hour. See Facebook and website during the week in case of changes due to senior and reserve Championship matches on Sunday
U16. Training continues on Wednesday (8th) 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 training pitch on Tuesday (7th) for seniors and on the main pitch on Thursday (9th) for seniors/reserves at 7 pm sharp. The session will run for 1.5 hours. Reserves play the deferred league match against Naomh Padraig Lifford on Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Both teams are then at home to Fanad Gaels on Sunday in the preliminary round of the Championship at 1:30 (reserves) and 3:00 (seniors). See Facebook and website during the week for updates.
Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto
This week’s numbers were 4, 11, 20, 21, 23. Paul Callaghan 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.