Gaeil Fhánada Lotto Plus ‘Win Donegal V Derry Tickets’
No Jackpot winner. Numbers 11, 13, 14, 18, 20. Bonus 19. €100 Winner Sally Patsy Gallagher, Meenlaragh, €50 Winner Neal J. Blaney, Rosnakill. Next Week’s Jackpot is €2,500. As our jackpot grows we would like to invite you to try your luck in our weekly lotto draw. For the months of April and May, every lotto ticket you buy will be entered into a draw for two tickets to the Donegal v Derry Ulster Championship first round game, which is a guaranteed sell out. So come on, try your luck, while supporting your local club. 
100 Club Draw Winners
€500 winner Róisín Ní Bheaglaoich, Seanach, €250 Michael Sweeney, Doaghbeg & €250 Áine agus Mairéad Ní Chonaglaigh, Dumhach Bheag.
100 Club Draw (new)
There are a number of places still remaining for the clubs monthly 100 Club Draw. Contact any committee member if you would like to enter the draw by end of the month.
Upcoming Senior Games Easter Weekend
Good Friday – St Naul’s v Gaeil Fhánada
Senior League Division 2 – Round 2 -. Páirc Gearóid O’Gallachóir @ 7:00 PM
Referee: Ian Molloy
Senior Reserve League Division 2- Round 2 @ 5:30 PM.
Ref: Mark Brown
Easter Sunday Gaeil Fhánada v Gleann Fhinne
Senior League Division 2 – Round 3. Pairc Uí Shiail @ 3:00 PM
Ref: Paddy Mc Gonigle
Senior Reserves League Division 2 – Round 3 @ 1:30 PM.
Ref: Pat Walsh
Sean Mac Cumhaills v Gaeil Fhánada Reserve
Gaeil Fhánada played a very under strength team against Sean Mac Cumhaills in the League last Saturday with 9 players missing from Gaeil Fhánada’s normal reserve team. Mac Cumhaill’s played well with a goal also in last kick of game. Best for Gaeil Fhánada were Aidan Heraghty, Ken Dempsey and Paul ‘Doogie’ Coyle. Final score 2:10 to 0:06. Team: Brendan ’Nanny’ Friel, Conor McGonigle, Ken Dempsey, Shaun Coyle, Michael Heraghty, Ultan McGettigan, Aidan Heraghty, Paddy McAteer, Paul ‘Doogie’ Coyle, Shaun McGovern, Eamon Carr, Colm McGonigle, Johnny ‘Nanny’ Friel, Stephen McGonigle, Charlie Crerand. Subs were: Conor McFadden for Shaun Coyle, Declan Coyle for Charlie Crerand, Conor McConigley for Stephen McGonigle. Referee: Shaun McHale
Sean Mac Cumhaill’s v Gaeil Fhánada Match report
Seami ‘Nanny’ Friel scored a stoppage time free to give his Gaeil Fhánada side a narrow one-point win against Sean MacCumhaill’s on Saturday night in the All-County Football League Division Two. Sean MacCumhaill’s 0:11 v Gaeil Fhánada 1:09. Friel was in excellent form all evening for the team managed by Kevin Gallagher, scoring seven points in all at county headquarters. Gaeil Fhánada looked to be breezing toward the two points after a dominant first half that saw them go in at the break 1-6 to 0-4 in front. Their goal came on 20 minutes when a Friel effort fell just under the crossbar and although MacCumhaill’s goalkeeper Rory Patton got two hands on the ball, he couldn’t keep hold of it and Oisin Shiels tucked home the rebound. In that first half, Michael Sweeney was also impressive with darting runs and Brendan Dunleavy’s hosts had their work cut out. After the break, though, the locals made their way back into the game with Gavin Gallagher and Shane Duffy finding their range. Darren O’Leary’s third point of the half tied it up two minutes from time and at that stage MacCumhaill’s were the shorter odds on the betting in running. Eoghan Wright saw an effort drop into Mark McConigley’s chest and O’Leary’s pop at goal was just wide before Friel sealed the win with a close range free at the other end. (2 black cards awarded to Mac Cumhaills Lafferty -37th min, G Dunnion – 49th min). Team: Mark McConigley; Joe Blaney, Fergal Friel, Cathal Martin; Ronan McAteer, Patrick McConigley, Ryan McGonigle; Kevin McElwaine, Michael Sweeney (0-2); Aidan McAteer, Seami ‘Nanny’ Friel (0-7; 5f, 45), Marty McAteer; Oisin Shiels (1-0), Mark Friel, Seimi ‘Coshia’ Friel. Sub: Frankie Sweeney for McGonigle (5mins). Referee: Shaun McLaughlin (Malin).
Under Age Games: If anyone/parent/supporter would be willing to give match reports on games please contact PRO Margaretta 0868744405/m_mcconigley@yahoo.com. We all know our players especially underage players, love to see their names in the paper/internet and as we cannot get to all games we would really appreciate all the help we can get, so if anyone is willing to give match reports/photos please contact PRO, thanks.
U14s All games at 7p.m. Congratulations to our U14s who travelled to play away to Gweedore last Monday evening and won 6:06 to 5:11. Great team effort by all. Scorers were Mark McAteer 3:05, Sean Kerr 1:02, Darren McElwaine 1:01, Christopher Friel 0:01, Eoghan McGrenaghan 0:01, Bernard McGettigan 0:01.
Under 12 training
Under 12 training takes place on Saturday at 11 o’clock in Portsalon. All children must wear gumshields and bring their own water bottle. €2 per child. New players are always welcome!!
If anybody is interested or willing to help out with this team please contact Gerard Shiels, Stephen McGrenaghan or Patrick Heraghty. U12’s Group this year: Downings, Letterkenny Gaels, Temon, Milford, St. Eunans A, Cloughaneely, Gaoth Dobhair, Glenswilly and St. Michaels’s. First game to start May 5th at home to Letterkenny Gaels.
U6′s – 11.00am to 11.45am. U6′s born 2008, 2009.
U8′s and u10′s – 11.00am till 12.00. U8′s born 2006, 2007. U10′s born 2004, 2005.
All boys and girls must wear gumshields and bring their own water bottle, €2 per child or €3 per family of 2 or more children. Further info contact Martin McAteer 0749163472.
Ladies Gaelic Football
Gaeil Fhánada are committed to ladies /girls football and continue to encourage people to get involved. If you are interested in helping out with an underage girls team, please contact Marian Howe or Fiona Shiels asap.
Suicide Awareness Course:
We hope to run a 3 hour Suicide Awareness Course which would be beneficial to anyone working with teenagers. If you are interested please contact Michael McGroarty or Fiona Shiels.
Match Day Passes
We have a number of match day passes (at €50) on sale which may be of interest to anyone attends a lot of club fixtures. The card will give holders admittance to all senior fixtures, league and championship run by Donegal County Board. It does not include intercounty or underage games. The card offers excellent value for money. As we have a limited number, cards will be sold on a first come basis. Contact Fiona Shiels to purchase.
VHI Cúl Camp
Gaeil Fhánada C.L.G. will once again host a Cúl Camp from July 14th to 19th. Bookings can be made online at http://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/ or you can contact Fiona Shiels if you would like to pay by instalLment.
Volunteers needed:
According to our Coaching Officer, Patrick Heraghty, it is getting increasingly difficult to attract people to help out with underage teams, however, he is constantly on the lookout for any person willing to give a hand. Feel free to contact him if you can help out with either boys or girls teams this year.
Next Club Committee Meeting will take place on Wednesday April 30th in Fanad Lodge.
Deontaisí ar fáil:
Beidh 4 dheontas de €250 ar fáil ó C.L.G. Dhún na nGall fa choinne baill de chlubanna atá ag freastail ar Choláistí Gaelige i nDún na nGall agus fosta 8x€250 ó Choláiste na bhFiann ‘den chúrsa i nGaoth Dobhair. Bí i dteagmháil le Fiona Ní Shiail ma bfhiil suim agat ann!
CLG Dhún na nGall will sponsor 4 grants of €250 to members attending a Coláiste Gaeilge of their choice in Dún na nGall. In addition, Coláiste na bhFiann are sponsoring 8 x €250 grants for members of CLG. Dhún na nGall who wish to attend their course in Gaoth Dobhair. Contact Fiona Shiels if you’re interested.
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