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

GLEANN FHINNE

The winning lotto numbers last week were 7.3.4.1.8.6.2.5. The jackpot was not won. The jackpot this week is €9050.

Hard luck to the U14 boys who lost out to Aodh Ruadh in Ballyshannon on Sunday evening in the county quarter final.

An understrength ladies team played Naomh Conaill on Sunday morning in Glenties and unfortunately lost by four points.

Well done to Karen, Yvonne, Katy, Anna Marie, Sinead and the Donegal pm their win over Tipperary in the group stages off the senior championship.

The seniors and reserves played St Nauls in the league on Sunday in Mountcharles. The reserves battled very hard and a late point secured a draw. The senior game was also a tight affair with just one point in it at the end with Glenfin claiming the points.

Well done to Frank McGlynn and Donegal on their in over Roscommon in Roscommon in the second phase of the Super 8s

ST MARY'S (CONVOY)

The counties drawn in last week's lotto were OY,GY, TY, TE.

Seven people had two countie and five people share €100. They were Ronan Tourish Townparks, Margaret McDaid Drumkeen, Rebecca McNamee,Kiltoal, Davy and Ann c/o Liam Mc Conalogue and Bernie Morris c/o Oliver. This week's jackpot is €2350.

The senior ladies won at home against Killybegs and the men's reserves beat Buncrana and the senior mem lost away to Buncrana.

TIR CHONAILL GAELS

Last week's lotto draw winners were Anne-Marie McGill (TCG Ladies) Billy Forshaw (juniors) Tom Mohan (TCG chairman). The jackpot was not won and now stands at £2,175 for this week.

On Thursday the seniors suffered a narrow defeat against Fulham irish in the league. Sunday game with KKG was not played and has been rescheduled for Wednesday July 4. Round five against North London Shamrocks is fixed for Tuesday July 10, in Tottenhall.

Congratulations to our juniors on bringing home more silverware following their Malarkey Cup final win on Friday night in McGovern Park. Congratulations to Paul, Jim and all the management.

The ladies have the heads back down and training for the up and coming all Britain fixture scheduled for weekend of 21st July.

After a very successful day selling lotto tickets at the Vintage day we would like to thank London Irish Vintage Club for a great day out and for granting permission to promote our club.

Congratulations to all of our youth players who were involved in the Feile over the weekend. We had Conor Sweeney and James Cawley on the North London panel who won the All Ireland Division Four championship cup in County Meath. The London U14 girls team who defeated their hosts Ballymartin also brought home an All Ireland Division Six Shield.

Congratulations to our own Claire Bourke, and the rest of the management including Colleen Lynott, Gerry O'Shea and Des O'Connor.

URRIS

The senior team played Letterkenny Gaels on Sunday at home and had a good win.

Match "N" Win numbers drawn last Thursday July 19 were3, 6, 13 and 15. The jackpot was not won. This week's jackpot is €5,740. The €15 winners were Michelle Kemmy, Glebe, Peter McGonigle (S), Cloontagh.Benny Donaghey, Magheramore. Ciara Noone, Cloontagh, Anthony Doherty (MJ), Cloontagh.

Tickets now on sale for our summer draw. The draw will take place this Friday on the final day of our Cul Camp in Straid.

Dates for the diary - festival bingo on Thursday August 9th at 7.30pm, €1,000 to be won on the ninth page. The annual big Breakfast is on Saturday August the 11.

MALIN

Malin were presented with a new strip before Sunday's game against Four Masters from John Byrne of John Byrne seafoods.

The club held our annual sports day last Sunday and it was another fantastic success. There are many photos up on our club Facebook page and it is all smiles on the children’s faces.

Well done to Mariah Doherty, winner of our country queen and runner up Tara O'Connor. Thank you to all the businesses who sponsored our Sports Day and Country Queen. Thanks to all the Queens who took part.

Thanks to Four Masters who agreed to change throw in of the senior game to 5pm to allow us to continue with our sports. And lastly a massive thank you must go to all those who helped out on the day.

The summer camp was run last week in the club and we would like to thank everyone involved in making this another fantastic summer camp.There were 190 children partaking in our Gaelic games and they enjoyed every last minute of it. Special thank you must go to John Gibbons,head coach, all the coaches, the 22 young helpers, Celia, Suzanne, the bus drivers, Gary Farren senior player and Josh Conlon, Malin player and Donegal U17, Danny Lafferty.

The biggest thank you must go to camp coordinator Shaun McLaughlin (F).

Underage The U14 girls beat Burt away last Tuesday on a scoreline of 9-6 to 5-5.

AN CLOCHAN LIATH

B’iad 1, 5, 15, agus 16 na huimhireach lotto a tarraingíodh ag deireadh na seachtaine agus níor baineadh póta óir an lotto. Beidh €1,500 sa phóta óir don seachtaine seo. Bhain na daoine seo leanas €20 an ceann:Tara McDevitt, Edward Wallace,Brenda Mc Geehan.Kevin Gillespie,Pat Devenney.

AODH RUADH

There will be a club executive meeting this Thursday at 9pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. All committee members are asked to attend.

Aodh Ruadh lost out to Gaoth Dobhair on Sunday.

The reserves were well beaten in Magheragallon.

Tickets for the Donegal v Tyrone game can now be ordered by texting club secretary Lisa McTernan on 086-2338636. The deadline for orders is Wednesday, 25th July at 8pm. Due to high demand no orders can be accepted after the deadline.

The minors hosted Kilcar in the championship last Thursday and after a hard fought game it was the Towney men who emerged victorious. The final score was 3-9 to 0-23.

They led 2-5 to 0-6 at the turn around. But Kilcar came out with a renewed purpose and hit six points in six minutes to push out into a one point lead. An Eoin Doherty free levelled matters again, but Kilcar responded with another two point salvo. A fine score from Odhran McGarrigle was likewise answered with a brace of points for the visitors. As the game moved into the final quarter another Eoin Doherty point was cancelled out by a Kilcar score. Aodh Ruadh were well in the game though and when Shane Gillespie scrambled the ball home with 12 minutes left to play to make it a draw game at 3-8 to 0-17 the homesters were well worth that scoreline. An answering Kilcar point was cancelled out by a Tiernan Flood Dolan point with nine minutes left. That, however, was to be as good as it got for Aodh Ruadh as Kilcar reeled off the last five points of the game to take victory.

Best on the day for Aodh Ruadh was Odhran McGarrigle who contributed to a lot of good link up play and took a good point. Shane Gillespie, Michael McKenna, Senan Rooney, Eoin Doherty and Tiernan Flood Dolan all did well.

The under 14s booked their place in the county semi-final with a last eight victory over Glenfin in Fr Tierney Park on Sunday evening. Aodh Ruadh were without the considerable services of Danny Breen Brosnan, but still had too much in hand for the visitors, finishing 5-14 to 2-6 victors. Damian Weber opened Ballyshannon's account with an early point and that was quickly followed by a goal from man of moment, Robbie Murphy. Murphy, Drew Ryan and Damian Weber each hit a brace of points before Aaron Neilan landed the second goal of the game for the Ernesiders. Eoghan Kelly then got on the scoreboard before Robbie Murphy smashed home his second goal. Further points for Damian Weber and Robbie Murphy were followed by a goal for Shane McGloin as Aodh Ruadh eased to the win. Shane Delahunty was, as ever, excellent, covering every blade of grass, while Jack Gallagher was part of a lot of good play for the homesters.

The under 10s travelled to Roscommon Gaels on Saturday with 29 lads making the trip. The team played three competitive games with all the lads playing well. After the action on the pitch the squad were exceptionally well looked after by the Gaels with refreshments. The young Aodh Ruadh lads then went on to the Donegal v Roscommon game where the result put the seal on great day out. The lads were very well behaved so on way back they were treated to ice cream in Sligo.

All the managers and coaches were very proud of the mannerly way this bunch of players conducted themselves all day.

Ladies - The under 14s made it five wins from five against St Eunan's last Friday to finish the league stages of the competition top of Division One.

Goals from Emer O'Brien and Katie O'Brien helped the visitors to a 2-6 to 0-5 halftime advantage. Ballyshannon went up a gear in the second half to finish well deserved winners. Aoibhínn McGarrigle, Evelyn Rose Gallagher, Niamh Hughes, Annie Keon, Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien and Ciara Gillespie also got on the score sheet as Ballyshannon powered their way to victory.

Áine Hill made a brilliant penalty save to keep a clean sheet while in front of her Grainne Maguire and Hannah Gallagher were rocks in defence. Clodagh O'Connor manned the number six slot diligently while Caoimhe Hughes O'Brien and Niamh Hughes formed a great partnership in the middle of the field.

Up front Katie O'Brien was on fire with good support from Annie Keon, Evelyn Rose Gallagher and Aoibhínn McGarrigle.

Coming off the bench Rihanna Masterson Burrows was unlucky not to get her name on the score sheet too. Aodh Ruadh are now preparing for a county semi-final against either Ardara or Fanad Gaels.

The ladies county board have sent each club five cards to sell. There are 30 lines in each card with each line €5. The seller who sells a card will automatically get a county ladies jersey and those buying the lines will, when card is full be in a draw for a county ladies jersey, so each card will have two ladies jerseys up for grabs.

Hurling - The under 12s made the trip to MacCumhaill Park on Thursday to take on the homesters.

The Ballybofey boys took the points on a 2-3 to 1-1 scoreline.

On Saturday there were a number of inter-county development squad blitzes held in Owenbeg and Garvaghey. Aodh Ruadh were well represented at these tournaments. The under 14 squad played in Owenbeg and our representatives on this squad were Aaron Cullen, Aaron Neilan, Ryan Keenaghan, Danny Breen Brosnan, Troy Killalea and Kyle McNulty. The under 16 blitz was held in Garvaghey and Senan Rooney was our sole representative on this squad.

Next Sunday we head to Croke Park on our annual All-Ireland semi-final trip. This year we are going to the Cork v Limerick All-Ireland last four game

There was no winner of last week's lotto jackpot of €2,100. The winning numbers drawn were 3, 10, 13, 15, 17 and 18. In the lucky dip €20 went to Mary Egan, Westport; Dympna Cronin, Lawne Park; Noelle and Michelle, c/o The Lantern; Peter O'Rourke, Croom, Limerick; and Jean Sheerin.

The next draw is in Bridgend Bar with a jackpot of €2,200.

RED HUGH’S

The lotto numbers drawn last week were 2,3,8,5,1,4,6,7. There was no winning sequence. The lucky dip winner was Ryan McColgan, Ardnaganna who won €30. This week's lotto jackpot is €4,125

100 club winner was Kevin Sweeney Ballinaman. Kevin won €100.

Red Hugh's U10s hosted Glenswilly and Convoy in their final game of the blitz series. Each of the teams were evenly matched and had some great games. Thanks to all the coaches for their help in reffing, making tea. Speedy recovery to the Convoy player who picked up a knock in the game.We will be having a break now for a few weeks and back at it again. U11 blitz games will be starting in August with a number of tournaments also coming up.

The annual Cul Camp will run from August 13th - August 17th.

Book online or register on the morning of the camp. Application forms can be got from Maura McCrudden.

NAOMH PADRAIG (LIFFORD)

Next Monday sees the start of one of our biggest events in the year with our eagerly awaited and highly popular Cul Camp.

The camp will run from 30th July to the 3rd August. There is a link on the clubs facebook page for anyone wishing to apply online.

There has also been forms left in Blush beauty which can be collected any time during their opening hours and returned to any committee member or on the first morning of the camp.

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 13, 15, 21 and 23. Five people shared the runners up prize and each receive €20. They were Kevin Doherty, Craigadoes, Dessie Lynch, St.Judes Court, Bernie Gallagher, Clonleigh Park, Eoin Crawford, Orchard Park and Garrett McCarron, Clonleigh Park. This week's jackpot is €3,700.

The u8s are taking a well-deserved break now until September.

The venue for the u16 Division 3 Championship final has been set for Sunday the 29th of July in Glenfin against Naomh Brid/Pettigo.

Anyone who wishes to order tickets for the Super 8 clash between Donegal and Tyrone must have their order in for 10 pm on Thursday July 26.

Don’t forget our upcoming event in the association with Sinead McGavigan School of Dance. The night of dance will take place on Saturday 28th July in the Fir Trees Hotel at 7pm. All money raised will go towards the running of the club. Tickets are available at BLUSH.

SEAN MACCUMHAILL’S

The hurlers continued their championship campaign on Saturday with a home game versus St. Eunans. They were unfortunate to come out on the wrong end of the result.

The seniors footballers had a mixed day on Sunday. The reserves defeated Naomh Columba and the seniors lost to Naomh Columba. Due to the demand for tickets we will be prioritising orders from club members. All ticket orders are to be with Eugene Gallagher by Thursday evening. Contact Eugene on 086 609 8801.

With the massive Donegal versus Tyrone game we are asking members to help with the different jobs on the day in the shops or stewarding etc. Anyone willing to help out on the day can they please contact club secretary Alan Martin on 086 172 3899.

Well done to Mark Cannon and Shaun Boyce who played for the Donegal Masters against Antrim and won. Mark played the entire game in nets and Shaun scored four points.

The win now puts Donegal in contention for the 2018 Masters All-Ireland title along with newcomers Dublin, Sligo and the winners of a play-off between Tyrone and Roscommon.

There was no winner of last week's lotto jackpot.The numbers drawn were 10, 14, 26 and 27. There was one match 3 winner: Margaret Glackin who receives €150. This week's jackpot is €8,100.

CLOUGHANEELY

The lotto numbers drawn on Wednesday July 18th were: 6,7,9,11,12,20. The jackpot was not won.

We had two match 5s winners. Congratulations to the following who won €50 each; Aoibhín, Tullygay Letterkenny and Joseph Terry, Meenderry.

The jackpot this week is €5,150. Tickets are available in Óstan Loch Áltan and various outlets throughout the parish. You can also play lotto online and support your club at the following link: www.locallotto.ie//localhome.asp.

Any club members looking to order tickets for Donegal versus Tyrone game must have the order in by 6pm on Thursday (July 26). Contact Martin on (086) 311 9186.

The minors were unfortunate to lose out to Gaoth Dobhair.

ST MICHAEL'S

The seniors kept up their recent good run with a good victory over Naomh Conaill.

The reserves lost to Naomh Conaill by a point.

Donegal will meet Tyrone in Ballybofey in a must win Super 8 Games on Sunday August 5

Club Members wishing to order tickets should contact the secretary Ann Marie on 0879454107 or email secretary.stmichaels.donegal@gaa.ie

Please send in your requirements as soon as possible but no later than this Friday,July 27 at 2pm.

There was no jackpot winner in the mini lotto on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 6,9,10,11,13,16.The Match 5 Winner was Ciaran Kelly c/o Patsy’s Bar. This weeks jackpot is €6650.

Dates for diary - August 12, Creeslough Sport's Day; Family Fun Day-Sunday September 2 at the Bridge, Dunfanaghy.

The family 5K Family Fun Run was a great success well done and a big thank you to all involved. The results were as follows: 5K 1st lady;Sinead Gallagher, 1st man; Paul Gallagher, 1st girl; Blanaid Gallagher;1st Boy; Conor Durning. 4k 1st lady; Anne Sweeney, 1st girl; Sarah Louise Toye, 1st boy : Ryan Toye, 1st buggy; Annette Toner. managers: 1 st; manager home; joint win by Paul Sweeney and Neil Toye who crossed the finish practically joint at the hip. Last manager home; Enda Boyce who informed us he was only last because he re ran the course to be sure everyone was home safe and there was no stragglers (well except himself).

The minors had a good win in their first game in the championship at home to Convoy on Monday evening last at the .

We are hosting Kellogg’s Cul Camp again at the Bridge, Dunfanaghy from Monday July 30 until Friday August 3. Any queries: please contact Liam McElhinney on 086 8611097.

ST NAUL'S

Unfortunately the U14s lost to Robert Emmett's on Monday evening.

The reserves played valiantly on Sunday against Glenfin to earn a draw.

The seniors were unfortunate to lose by one point in their game with Glenfin.

The club Cúl Camp will take place August 13-17. You can book online to secure a place.

The club are taking names for tickets for the Donegal-Tyrone game on Wednesday July 25th from 8.30 to 9,30 pm in the clubhouse.

NAOMH BRID

The seniors recorded a good away win in Killybegs on Sunday.

Best of luck to Naomh Brid/ Pettigo in the County U16 final this weekend. Ethan Mangan will captain the side. Time and venue to be confirmed. They will take on Naomh Padraig/ Robert Emmett on Sunday 29th July.

There was no overall winner of this week’s lotto draw. The jackpot now stands at €1,050 . The numbers drawn were 3, 8, 11, 16, and 20. The €25 winners were McDaid Clan, Marian Ward, Aisling Walls, Bay Bush Bar. The next draw will take place in the Country Inn, Laghey on July 30.

GAEIL FHANADA

The lotto numbers drawn were 3, 12, 18, 23, 24. The jackpot was not won. The €100 winners were Kaiden and Kelsie McGowan, Ballykinard. This week’s jackpot is €5400.

The Gaeil Fhánada Cul Camp will take place from Monday to Friday, July 30th to August 3rd at Trialough.

Children will gather at the Community Centre each day at 10 a.m. where they will meet their coaches.

If you have not yet booked and don't have access to the internet give Fiona a call on 085-1555645 to get signed up.

Best wishes to club stalwart Patrick Heraghty who marries Linda Martin on Friday,July 27.

Gaeil Fhánada club members can submit their order up to 6 p.m. this Thursday (July 26th) for the Donegal versus Tyrone game.

Orders by ordinary text only, to 0851555645.

The minors defeated Cloughaneely in the minor championship on Monday night. They won 1-12 to 0-6.

The team and scorers were Eoin McGonigle; James Sweeney, Matthew Gallagher, Michael Sweeney; Brandon McClafferty, Liam Mc Grenaghan, Fergus Friel (0-1); Bernard McGettigan (0-4), Ciarán Coyle (0-1); Mark McAteer (1-2), Eoghan Mc Grenaghan, John Friel (0-2), Joshua Mc Ateer, Shaun Kerr (0-2). Subs; Shaun Sweeney for M Sweeney; Eoghan Shiels for J Friel; Liam Sweeney for D McElwaine; James Howe for J Sweeney.

An information meeting for all ladies interested in Gaelic for Mothers and Others will take place in the Clubhouse, Portsalon on Tuesday July 31 at 8 pm.

LETTERKENNY GAELS

The senior footballers lost out to Urris last Sunday. The minor footballers opened their championship campaign with a good away win over Glenfin on Wednesday past.

The Hurling Fun Week took place last week at Páirc na nGael where Club hurlers enjoyed a fun filled week of games and drills. The children were joined on the Wednesday by a group of Basque children and their leaders who are staying in the Letterkenny area.

Páirc na nGael was a hive of activity during the week where over 150 children took part in our annual Kellogg’s Cúl Camp. Thanks to all for taking part and to Sean McBrearty and his team of coaches and helpers.

We will be holding a weekend Camogie Camp during September.

CILL CHARTHA

The seniors were defeated Milford on Sunday, while the reserves won.

The Under 14s were defeated by a very strong Gaoth Dobhair team in the Division Two league quarter final on Monday evening. The minors defeated Aodh Ruadh in the opening match of the division two championship.

Orders to be in by 11am this Friday to Nicola for tickets for the Donegal, Tyrone championship game.

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot so next week’s jackpot is €8,300. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 11 and 14. The winners were

€50 - Maurice Cannon, Roxborough; €30 - Denise Byrne, Curris;€20 -Nora McFadden, Towney and Mary Boyle, No 2 Cruckarra.

FOUR MASTERS

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €6400 drawn on Monday night.

The €50 winners in the lucky dip were Gerry Caldwell,Main Street and Gerry Timoney, Doonan. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 11,15.

The senior camogie team will take part in three blitzes over the next three Thursdays in Convoy Centre of Excellence, times to be confirmed. Can all those ladies who expressed an interest in playing please attend training on Tuesday 8-9pm at the pitch to complete registration and pay €30 insurance fee. Girls born on 2002 and before are eligible to play at senior level. Please contact Shirley Doherty if any queries, 0873140486.

BUNCRANA

The Buncrana GAA Summer Camps are as follows: U6 boys and girls- 13th to 17th August from 10am to 1pm each day.

U7 to U12 boys and girls - 20th to 24th August from 10am to 2pm each day.

Contact Jim Gillen on 0879933420 for more information.

Well done to our U14 girls who defeated Termon in a tough battle in The Scarvey on Friday evening.

The girls have now qualified for the semi final against Moville on 31st July.

Buncrana GAA have launched a new development draw, Club 200.

The draw is over five months and will be starting in August to December 2018.

The total cost to entry the draw for the five months is €100 with a prize fund of €2,000 per month. (1st - €1000, 2nd - €500 and 5 x €100). Contact Michelle McKenna on 0866076007 for more information.

Well done to U14 club hurlers Caolan O'Neill and Sean Doherty who had two good wins for their county in Garvaghey on Saturday against Armagh and Tyrone. Also to U16 club hurlers Liam O'Doherty and David Carey who played for Donegal in Garvaghey on Saturday against Armagh and Kildare.

The lotto numbers drawn last week were 10, 14, 19 and 23. There were no jackpot winners so this week's jackpot is € 3,175.

Realt na Mara

Bunotto Results: There was no winner of this weeks Realt na Mara Bunotto Jackpot. This weeks numbers were 4 7 8 9 20. The 3 x €50 winners were Mary Breslin, Church Rd, Bundoran; Liam Doherty, 8 Willowmount Close, Omagh, Co Tyrone; Schillaci Gallagher, East End, Bundoran. Next week's jackpot will be €1250.

Training continues for the U10s this Thursday at 7pm in Gaelic Park.They also have a Blitz in Dunkineely on Saturday morning.

The minors defeated Naomh Colmcille at home on Monday evening and play Naomh Brid/Pettigo on Wednesday night in Ballintra at 7pm.

The Seniors and Reserves both recorded excellent victories over Termon on Sunday last. The Reserves won on a comfortable scoreline of 3-12 to 0-03. The Seniors played the whole second half with 14 men but this did not deter them coming out on top by 2 points 1-11 to 1-09. Next week sees both teams taking on St Nauls.

Well done to Paul and Jamie and the Donegal squad on their excellent win over Roscommon on Saturday.

Ladies: Training continues for all our underage girls teams at the usual times. The U14 Girls are looking forward to a semi-final on July 31st their opponents should be known this week. The minors and U16s will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. The ladies of Realt Ruadh enjoyed a comfortable away victory over neighbours Four Masters on Friday night last.

Gaelic Park is a hive of activity this week with over 170 children taking part in the Kellogg's Cul Camp.