DONEGAL GAA CLUB CALL: All the news from Donegal GAA Clubs

ST EUNAN’S

The seniors and reserves got their league campaigns with wins over Glenswilly on Friday and Milford on Sunday.

The senior ladies had a friendly on Easter Sunday in Glenswilly.

The U16 boys had a comprehensive win over MacCumhaills.The Development team lost out to Red Hugh’s on Sunday.

The minor hurlers had another good win last Thursday defeating Carndonagh away. The U14 boys were well beaten by Aodh Ruadh, BS last Thursday.

The U-12 boys football is up and running with Team One recording a good win away to MacCumhaills. Team Two travelled to Milford and again got a win. Team Three (U-11 development team) were beaten at home by Fanad Gaels.

The Century Cinemas Sunday Morning Football Academy is due to resume on the grass this week at 11am for all groups.

Our US Masters Golf Fantasy competition is now open for entry. Pick three golfers with combined odds of at least 150/1, lowest combined score under par wins €500. Entry fee is €10 per entry and remember to share with all your contacts.

All team managers are asked to email their squad lists to Anne Forde asap so that she can let you know if any players still aren’t registered: anne.forde@yahoo.com

Bookings are now open for our Rally Camp for 2018.

GLEANN FHINNE

The winning lotto winning numbers for the 27th of March were 1-7-4-5-6-3-2-8. Neil Martin matched the first three numbers and won €60. Jackpot for the 3rd of April is €8250. The winner of the Easter Hamper was Paddy O’Connor.

The U16 boys play Letterkenny Gaels at home in the Northern Quarter Final on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm.

The seniors and reserves got their leagues up and running over Easter weekend. Both teams had good wins over Naomh Columba at home on Friday.On Sunday, the reserves drew with Four Masters with the seniors losing in Donegal Town. Their next fixture is away to Naomh Mhuire.

The senior ladies started their defence of the senior Gaeltacht with a great win over St Naul’s at home on Monday, in the semi-final. This puts them through to the county final on May Bank Holiday in Downings.

AN CLOCHAN LIATH

B’iad 3,14,24 agus 26 na huimhireacha lotto a tarraingíodh ag deireadh na seachtaine agus bhain Fergal Coll , Bunbeg an póta óir. Beidh € 1,000 sa phóta óir don seachtaine seo. Bhain na daoine seo leanas €20 an ceann: Mary Boyle, Annagry; Fred Sweeney, Dungloe; Joe Boyle, Upper Keadue; Mary Bryan, Annagry; Micheal Sheila Coyle, Dunfanaghy

We are hosting a social evening in the clubhouse on Friday 13th April to showcase our participation in the Scór events which have now reached the All-Ireland final stage. We will have some of the competitors from the club who took part in Scor this year and last year as well as guests from a few other clubs who will entertain us with music, song, dance and drama. Show starts at 8:30 pm and admission is free. Tea etc served. Raffle on the night. Come along for a great night’s entertainment.

URRIS

The senior men began their league Division Four campaign away to Naomh Padraig (Muff) on Easter Saturday, Dean Kelly's injury time point secured a hard-earned draw for us in a game that Naomh Padraig probably deserved to win.

Match ‘n’ Win results for Thursday March 29th. The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 9 and 21. The jackpot was not won. This week’s jackpot is €5,100.

The €15 winners were Eileen Welch, Dunree, Breda McGonigle, Cloontagh, Josephine Diver, Tullagh, Porter Family, Rooskey, Kevin and Jim Kelly, Dunaff.

Thanks to John Farren and all coaches who gave their time and helped out at our second annual Easter Camp in Straid last week.

BUNCRANA

Everyone seemed to have a great day at our U14 Easter Camp on Wednesday, 28th March. A big thanks to Jim Gillen for organising the camp, Cara from Foroige and Roisin Doherty our child protection officer for their talks on drugs, alcohol and mental health.

And to our coaches; Ryan McLaughlin, Darach O’Connor, Caolan McGonigle, Leo Gill, Derek Smith, Lauren Hegarty and Ciara Doherty.

The club wishes to extend it's sympathies to ladies player Lucy Herron, and to all the family and friends, on the sad passing of her uncle Charlie Herron. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Last week's winning numbers were 1, 12, 30 and 31. There were no winners.This week's jackpot is € 2,750.

The Easter Draw winners were; 1st - Ellie Mulberry, Avenue; 2nd - Oliver Doherty, Lower Main Street; 3rd - Pamela Gallagher, Carndonagh.

LETTERKENNY GAELS

The Club hosted a very successful Golf Classic on Good Friday at Portsalon Golf Course. The overall winner was Donal Murphy’s team.

Pride of place this week goes to Ray Winters and his U-14 hurling charges who qualified for the Feile na nGael 2018 finals. The lads had a big day on Saturday in Buncrana and Burt and now look forward to the finals in June.

In camogie, the U-14s tried their best at the Camogie Feile in Convoy on Saturday but it wasn't their day.

U10 and U12 blitzes in O'Donnell Park on Friday 6th April as part of Pan Celtic Festival with all girls invited to take part in a parade in Letterkenny at 2pm.

Sympathy is extended to Tommy Gallagher, Rathmullan and the Smyth family Ballyraine, on their recent bereavements.

AODH RUADH

Aodh Ruadh embarked on their first Division One league campaign in a decade at the weekend. They lost away to St Michael’s and at home to Naomh Conaill.

Ladies - The under 16s and the Coláiste Cholmcille under 14s had an entertaining challenge on Good Friday. Well done to the Donegal under 15s on a comfortable victory 6-17 to 2-7 over Down last Saturday. Our own Eilish Gallagher played at cornerback with attacker Sarah Jane Keon banging in 1-1 of the Donegal tally. Good luck to the under 14 county girls are playing Antrim on Saturday, especially our own Katie O'Brien, Lucy McGlynn, Aoibhínn McGarrigle, Caoimhe Hughes-O'Brien and Áine Hill.

Hurling - The under 14s continued their impressive start to the season with a convincing win over St Eunan's in Letterkenny. On Saturday they had comprehensive wins over Carndonagh, St Eunan's and Buncrana in the Feile. They put in a great performance in the decider to run out easy winners and become Donegal Féile na nGael champions. This squad has put in a lot of work over the last four years under Denis Daly's management and they got their reward on Saturday by becoming only the fourth Aodh Ruadh hurling team to qualify for National Féile na nGael finals and only the second as county champions.

The club was saddened to hear of the passing of Val Wynne in Dublin last Friday. Resident in Erne Street for many years and a native of Ballybay, he played for Aodh Ruadh and served as secretary in 1962 and was a lifelong supporter of the club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Thanks to everyone who supported last Thursday night's quiz organised by the Park / Development Committee. A special thanks to Owen Roe O'Neill and family and to quizmaster Sylvester Maguire.

Bord na nÓg will be staging a Sports Quiz on Saturday 14th April in the Bridgend Bar at 9.30pm.

As our major fundraiser for our under 14 hurlers heading to Féile we're having our annual Clothes Collection until Friday 18th May. Contact any of the following to arrange collection many thanks. Sabrina Brosnan 086-8241297, Lorraine Kennedy Duffy 087-6874393, Teresa Davis Maguire 086-3983076, Denis Daly 086-3269550 or John Rooney 086-2587793.

There will be a child protection course in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh this Saturday starting 2pm and running to 5pm. Contact Patricia Hill, David O'Donnell or Lisa McTernan to book your place.

This weekend saw the finale of our Last One Standing competition kindly sponsored by Liam Gallen of Mr G's. 350 entered the competition and at the end of it seven were left standing - Mattie Murphy, Andy Brennan, James McGonigle, Aidan Caldwell, Donagh Ryan, Ciaran O'Brien and Gary Breen.

We had a late surge in membership just ahead of the deadline and ended up with just over 500 members registered.

The Duck Race due to take place on Easter Bank Holiday Monday was postponed due an inclement weather forecast. It will now take place on the Bank Holiday Saturday in May at 2pm.

There was no winner of last week's Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €7,300. The winning numbers drawn were 6, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16. In the lucky dip €20 went to Rita McGullion, Belleek; Louis Boyle, Saint Benildus Avenue; Liam McGee, Manger, Belleek; Tony Gallagher, Derryherk; and Mary Thompson, Glenties. Next draw is in McGinley's Bar with a jackpot of €7,400.

REALT NA MARA

There was no winner of this week’s Bunotto jackpot. The winning numbers were 1,8 ,16,18,19. The €50 winners were Kate McSherry, Rathmore, Ballyshannon; Gerard Robertson, 11 Mary St Warrenpoint, Co Down; Frankie McKiernan, West End, Bundoran. This week’s jackpot is €8000.

Well done to everyone involved in the construction of our new Stand which was used for the first time on Good Friday. Special thanks to Joe Keaney for his input on the project over the past number of weeks.

The seniors began life in Division Two with two good victories firstly over Four Masters in Gaelic Park and then they followed that up with a hard fought win away in Annagry over Naomh Mhuire. There were many young lads making their debuts on adult teams for the first-time.

ST NAUL’S

Unfortunately our U16 boys lost to Naomh Mhuire on Monday.

The Easter camp commenced on Wednesday April 4th at 10am at the clubhouse. The nursery continues on Saturday morning at 10am at Inver Community Centre.

The ladies suffered an unfortunate loss to Glenfin Easter Monday, but look forward to playing Buncrana away on Sunday morning at 11am.

The senior footballers had a good home win against Ardara, in the league on Good Friday. But they lost away to Naomh Columba on Sunday.

ST MICHAEL’S

Both teams began their All County League Division One campaign at the Bridge on Good Friday evening last and both teams recorded good victories.

There was no jackpot winner in the St. Michael’s Mini Lotto on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 3,11,12,17,18,20. There were three match 5 winners Gerard McFadden, Brisbane, Australia - bought his ticket online - Frank Ferry, Kill, Dunfanaghy and Chelsea Evans Hornhead. They won €35 each.. This weeks Jackpot will also be €5850.

SEAN MACCUMHAILL’S

The senior footballers started their league campaign on Friday with a home win against Naomh Muire followed by an away win against Termon on Sunday. The reserves won against Naomh Muire and came away with a draw against Termon.

There was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 4, 16, 20 and 28. There were three match 3 winners: Joe Hegarty, Helen Gallagher and Eugene Gallagher who receive €50 each. This week’s jackpot is €6,500.

CLOUGHANEELY

Thoisigh an tSraith ag an deireadh seachtaine. Ba iad An Clochan Liath na cuairteoirí go bPáirc Naomh Fhionáin Dé hAoine seo chaite. Bhain na sinsir ach chaill an fhoireann tacaíochta.. Rinne dhá fhoireann Chloich Cheannfhaola an turas fada go Cill Cartha ar Domhnach na gCásca. D’imir an fhoireann sinsir go maith ach chaill said sa deireadh Caill on foireann tacaíochta fosta 4-11|0-7.

The numbers drawn Wednesday March 28th were 1,2,13,15,16,17. There was no jackpot winner. We had one match 5; congratulations to Aidan Doohan, Dunmore who won €100. The jackpot this week is €4,350.

MILFORD

With the death of Gene McGinley Milford GAA lost one of it’s founder members and a lifelong supporter of all things GAA in the locality.

From his arrival as a teacher in Milford Vocational School in the 1960s Gene was instrumental in the growth and development of Gaelic Games in the Milford, Fanad and Rosguill areas. In the early years he was involved with Mulroy Gaels and introduced many to Gaelic for the first time as manager of various underage teams. Later, in the 70s, with the revitalisation of Mulroy Gaels under the new name of Roger Casements he continued his involvement in managerial and administrative roles. In 1983 he was a founder member of the Milford GAA Club following the decision of Fanad and Downings to form their own clubs.

Gene continued to play an active role in the club for many years and helped lay the foundations for what has now become a Senior club in the county, an ambition he held from his first arrival in Milford. He always said he looked forward to the day when Milford would entertain his native Gaoth Dobhair at senior level in Milford.

Indeed, the strength of the GAA in the locality with three strong clubs, Milford, Fanad Gaels and Downings, each with fine facilities, is a tribute to men like Gene who laboured hard against the odds for many years to lay strong roots for Gaelic games. Those early years when he ferried players to all parts in his green Volkswagen laid the cornerstones for the future.

Gene was also heavily involved with Gaelic football in the Vocational system at school and county level. Despite small numbers he always produced teams at all age levels in school competitions with considerable success. At county level he would have been involved as a selector for County Vocational teams and always endeavoured to make sure that Milford Vocational players were included.

Gene will be missed by the GAA fraternity in the area but more so by his family. To Mary, Brendan, Eimear, Orla and the extended family, the club extends its condolences.

Congratulations to Dylan Dorrian who was part of the Donegal under 16 panel who beat Armagh they now progress to the semi final of the Buncrana Cup.

Well done to Conor Coll who made his debut for the Donegal minors who beat Antrim at the weekend.

The lotto numbers drawn last week were 01-12-17-24. Five people matched 3 numbers and won €15 each. They were Cathal Gavaghan, Donal Barrett, Conor McNulty, Michael McCarron and Marian McNulty, Jackpot this week is €1,740.

NA DUNAIBH

Bhí slua mór bailithe in Óstán an ‘Downings Bay’ oíche Luain áit a raibh an tarraingt don chranchur a bhí a reáchtáil ag an chumann le tamall measartha. Ba mhaith leis an chumann comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis na buaiteoirí uilig agus ba mhaith leo fosta a mbuíochas a chur in iúl d’achan duine a cheannaigh ticéad sa chranchur agus bhí cuid mhór acu sin ann, thar 4,000 ar fad. Rinne coiste an chranchuir an-chuid oibre lena chinntiú go raibh dea-thoradh leis. B’é Anton Mac Eiteagáin an ball is sinne sa chumann agus iarpheileadóir de chuid an chumainn a tharraing an ticéad don duais mhór, sin an €25,000. B’é Adrian Logan an pearsa teilifíse a bhí mar fhear a’ tí agus bhí iarchaptaen Thír Eoghain, Fergal Logan ansin le súil a choinneáil ar rudaí lena chinntiú gur reáchtáileadh achan rud mar ba cheart. Comhghairdeas leo sin uilig, idir fhir is mhná, a d’oibrigh go dícheallach le cúpla mí.

De thairbhe go raibh an tarraingt ann oíche Luain cuireadh an lotto siar go dtí oíche Chéadaoin. Déanfar an tarraingt don lotto oíche Chéadaoin ag an Bhingo.

Chuir an fhoireann sinsir tús maith leis an tsraith sna Dúnaibh ar an Sathairn nuair a bhí buaidh mhór acu in éadán Phaiteaga. Sílim go mbeidh dúshláin níos mó rompu amach anseo.

Well done to Ethan, Johnny and Kyle who were on the county U-16 panel who had a good win against Armagh on Saturday last.

The U-16 team were beaten by a very strong St. Eunans team last week.

The u-12 had a good runout against St. Micheal’s in their first game of the season.

The club is running a child protection course on Friday 6th April in the GAA Centre. This course is open to all coaches, parents and club members. Contact Johnny for more details.

Beidh luas úr faoin obair ullmhúcháin do Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ó seo go tús Mí Meithimh. Beidh cuid mhór obair dheonach a dhéanamh agus ciallaíonn sin go mbeidh cuidiú a dhíth ó dhuine ar bith atá ábalta é a thabhairt. Tá an seastán úr atáthar a thógáil faoi lán tseoil faoi láthair.

CILL CHARTHA

The seniors defeated Naomh Conaill in Glenties on Friday while on Sunday they beat Cloughaneely in Towney. The reserves lost on Friday but had a good win on Sunday against Cloughaneely.

Thanks to all who paid their Club Membership .

The Under 16s defeated Killybegs in the league recently but were defeated away to Naomh Muire and at home to Naomh Columba.

There was no winner of the Club Lotto Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot is €6,600. This week’s numbers were 4, 12, 18 and 27. Last week’s winners were: €50 - Conor, Helena, Lucy and Joey Byrne, Curris; €30 - Eamonn Carr, West End, Kilcar; €20 - Michael Molloy, Churchtown and Teresa Dolan, Keennaghan.

The bingo jackpot is still at €10,000

There was no winner of the Jackpot so it’s still €10,000 on 45 numbers; Club Bingo is on in The Parish Hall on Sunday nights at 8:30pm so please support to be in with a chance of winning the Jackpot and thanks to all who continue to support our Bingo! This week’s winners were: €150 Ann Maguire €100 Bernard Shovlin €70 Laura McHugh, Catherine McGuinness, Kathleen Gallagher, Suin McBrearty, Maire McShane, Eavan Bonner and Francis Cunningham.

AN TEARMAINN

The senior men’s teams in association with Donegal Commercial Vehicles got the season underway last week with fixtures away to Malin on Good Friday and home to Sean MacCumhaills on Easter Sunday. The Seniors suffered two defeats despite a positive display in Malin but with a growing injury list a disappointing outing at the Burn Road. The reserves had no game on Friday but recorded a credible draw at home on Sunday.

Thanks also to Maura Friel who provided a new set of pitch flags for the season.

Condolences to the Gallagher family Burn Road on the recent bereavement of Elizabeth's Mother, Margaret McCallion.

What a great start U6 FUNdamentals on Saturday last. Itʼs so encouraging to see so many boys and girls in attendance and to see so many coaches and parents willing to help out. Day Two is this Saturday also in Kilmacrennan NS keep an eye on our minor board FB page for confirmation of time.

Well done to Trevor and our U16s on making it three wins from three games in a hard fought encounter on Sunday last in Milford Well done to Jamie Grant and Caolan Gallagher who played their part in Donegal U16s reaching the Buncrana Cup semi final and Donegal minors reaching the Ulster minor league semi final respectively last week. Jamie has the honor of being part of both panels so itʼs been a busy time for him in particular.

NAOMH BRID

There was no overall winner of this week’s lotto draw. The jackpot now stands at €6,500. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 11, 14, 16. The €25 winners were Marian McGarrigle, Gallagher family, Rocky, Margaret O Loughlin.

The seniors opened their league campaign with a double win on the Easter weekend. They defeated Na Rossa on Good Friday and had a great result at home to Buncrana on Sunday.

Reserves played Buncrana on Sunday but unfortunately lost. There were good displays from the McDaid brothers, Ryan O’Leary, Eoin Rush, and Gerard Martin.

Well done to the Naomh Brid / Pettigo U16 team that played Naomh Ultan and earned a hard end draw on Monday.

GAEIL FHANADA

The lotto numbers drawn last week were 1, 7, 8, 10, 20. There was no jackpot winner. The €100 winner was May McLaughlin, Pollaid. This week's jackpot is €4450!

Any boy or girl born 2008/2009 interested in playing Gaelic contact Martin McAteer @ 087 3816105. Training will take place in Portsalon.

For the next eight weeks Gaeil Fhánada are one of the three organizations in the Tesco Community Fund in Letterkenny.

FOUR MASTERS

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot €5000 in last week's lotto draw.

The €50 winners in the lucky dip were Dermot Clarke, Drumrooske and Raymond Timoney, The Glen. The numbers drawn were 3, 12, 23, 24.

The U14 hurlers had a great day at the Feile finals in Buncrana on Saturday. The U14 hurlers are great ambassadors for the club and competed very well against much bigger squads.

Four Masters Senior Ladies took to the field on 28th March when they played a challenge game against near neighbours, Naomh Brid. It was a very competitive match throughout, with Four Masters proving the stronger side.

Four Masters U14 camogie team who had their first outing at the Feile qualifiers Easter Saturday. Hard luck to the girls who battled through the stages.

Our U12 girls had a busy week in preparation for their first league game away to Ardara on 7th April. We played two friendly matches against Aodh Ruadh and Naomh Brid

It’s over ten years since a minor hurling team stepped out onto TCP for a home game. Last Thursday evening with their second League game saw a young team step up to the responsibility with a performance that was long in the making against one of the Donegal’s top hurling teams from Buncrana. Four Masters won 4-13 to 2-07.

Tir Chonaill Gaels

Events: TCG 'Race night' - Friday 20th April in 3 wishes pub North Harrow. Contact Michael Mullen for race cards

The Peter McGlynn U13' tournament & Blitz at TCG Saturday 5th May 2018, followed by Family BBQ after.

TCG 'Casino night' - Saturday 19th May in Kelly's Bar Hendon

Membership - now due.

Ladies: Next game is 14th April League Round 1 venue & time TBC. TCG Ladies continue training Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.15 Greenford. Please contact TCG Ladies facebook page for more info