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

GLEANN FHINNE

The lotto winning numbers drawn last week were 5.2.4.7.1.8.3.6. Pat O Connor matched first three numbers and won €60. The jackpot this week is €9200.

Hard luck to the U16 girls who lost to Milford in the Division Two semi-final on Wednesday last

The senior men played Termon away at the weekend and both teams recorded good victories.

NAOMH MUIRE

The July 100 club winners were €500 - Gary Boyle, €200 - Ita Gallagher and €100 each to Neil Boyle John Boyle and €50 each to Phil Duffy and Phil Ward.

B'iad 6,10,21,22 Na huimhireacha lotto don seachtaine seo . Bhain Jack O'Donnell, Annagry agus Anne Boyle, Mullaghduff won €20 each. Ta €1120 as photo oir an seachtaine seo.

CLOUGHANEELY

The lotto numbers drawn on Wednesday, August 8th, were: 2,3,10,18,19,20.

The jackpot was not won. We had two match 5s. Congratulations to the following who win €50 each; Elaine McGinn and Paddy Kelly. This week's jackpot is €5,300.

The ladies team are holding a fundraiser in Flynn’s bar on Saturday, August 25th at 9:30 pm. Please come and show your support!

NAOMH PADRAIG (LIFFORD)

The club was delighted to welcome parish priest Fr. E.Kilpatrick and Minister Joe McHugh to the Roughan for an official sod turning ceremony on Monday.

This ceremony sees the commencement of work on our grounds development plan. Throughout the week, foundations have been laid for the clubhouse extension with steel and brick work to commence in the coming weeks. The existing pitch is set to be ploughed up in a fortnight’s time to make way for a new state of the art sand based playing surface.

AODH RUADH

The reserves played their postponed fixture with Gaoth Dobhair in Fr Tierney Park on Saturday evening. The homesters had the better of things in the first half with a Darren Gethins goal and points from Anthony ‘Waddle’ Coughlan, Aidan Murray and Dylan Gallagher helping them to a two point lead at the interval. The Gaeltacht men upped the ante in the second half and despite points from Conal Sweeney, Ryan O’Brien, Dylan Gallagher and Cian Dolan the visitors managed to eke out a 1-10 to 1-8 win.

Good luck to Val Murray, Packie McGrath, Kerry Ryan, Michael 'Sticky' Ward, Aidan Murray and the Donegal Masters who take on Dublin this Saturday in the All-Ireland semi-final in Lacken, Cavan.

Hurling: The under 12s made it two wins on the trot as they had a good win over Burt in Fr Tierney Park on Thursday. It was a close game throughout as the lads came out on top, 3-2 to 2-1.

The under 16s made the long trip to Hibernian Park to take on Burt. The lads recorded a comprehensive win over the famed Inishowen lads. The Ballyshannon boys are unbeaten this season and are joint top of the table with Setanta and Saint Eunan’s.

On Sunday the under 16s travelled to the Centre of Excellence in Convoy to play the finals of the Division 3 Derry League. Opposition on the day were Dungloe / Gaoth Dobhair and Castledawson from Derry. The finals were played in a round robin format. We had a big victory over the Gaeltacht amalgamation in our opening game. Castledawson also defeated Dungloe / Gaoth Dobhair so the meeting of ourselves and the Derry lads was a winner take all clash. Aodh Ruadh played really well in this game and the lads’ ability to take points from all distances and angles proved the difference as we ran out worthy winners 0-18 to 0-5. Captain Senan Rooney accepted the cup from Donegal Hurling Board Chairman Jason Ewing. A couple of months ago it looked like we may not have had an under 16 team this year, but these lads have put in a huge effort so far this season.

Fr Tierney Park is the venue for the Ladies football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship semi-final between Tyrone and Sligo which takes place this Saturday. The usual key stewards are required at the Park for 2.15 pm. Please confirm availability by text to Tom Daly.

There is a vacancy for a club coach on Community Employment Scheme arising from Stephen McGurrin’s appointment as Games Development Administrator with Leitrim County Board. Text or mail Tom Daly for details.

There was no winner of last week's lotto jackpot of €2,400. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 4, 8, 12, 15 and 18. In the lucky dip €20 went to Seamus O'Neill; Nellie Blake, Parkhill; Joe Lafferty, Saimer Drive; Mary Teresa Connell, Woodlands; James Monaghan, Pettigo. This week's jackpot is €2,500.

BUNCRANA

Well done to young club player Nicole McDaid who played in Croke Park on Saturday at halftime of the Dublin versusay All Ireland semi -final.

Well done to our U16s who defeated Bundoran in the county semi final in the Scarvey on Wednesday night.

The first draw of our new development Club 200 took place on Saturday 11th August in O’Flaherty’s Bar.

Congratulations to the first winners of our Club 200 draw: €1000 - Colm Grant; €500 - Mary T McLaughlin; €100 - Nicola Baldrick, James McKenna, Aine McHugh, Eliza May Deery, Una O’Brien Daly, Annmarie McGonigle

ST NAUL’S

We were unfortunate on Wednesday last in our minor game against Naomh Columba and the u14s were equally unlucky against Milford on Friday evening.

The U13 ladies had a comfortable win over Naomh Ultan on their first outing this year, we wish all the girls and management well for the season.

Well done to our seniors and reserve who battled through out to achieve a draw in both games with Four Masters.

ST MARY'S (CONVOY)

The counties drawn in the lotto last week were OY, DN, DY, LH. Five people shared €100. They were Fiona Deasley, Bridie O'Donnell, Blake family, Bernie Morris and Marian Prunty. This week's jackpot is €2500.

Gaelic for Mothers are hosting a table quiz next Wednesday in Friel's Raphoe at 8.30 pm €5 each or tables of four €20. Condolences to the McMullan family and friends on the sad passing of Eileen McMullan. May she rest in peace.

Thanks to the McKelvey family and McKelvey Harvesting for their sponsorship of the u16/minor girls new kit.

REALT NA MARA

There was no winner of this week's Bunotto jackpot. The winning numbers were 2, 8,11,12,17. The €50 winners were Hugh McGurrin, Manorhamilton; Ellie Hoey, Bundoran; Sean Gildea Keshcarrigan. This week's jackpot is €1050.

The reserves produced their best display of the season with Chris Keane, Christy Kearney and Conor Jack McManus sharing the goals in a comprehensive 6-14 to 0-11 victory.

The seniors also gained two valuable league points but they were made fight all the way by a resilient Glencolmcille outfit.

Well done to Barry McGowan and the minors who qualified for the regional final when they defeated Naomh Brid/Pettigo 3-09 to 2-10 on Monday evening.

NAOMH CONAILL

There was no winner of this week lotto. The numbers drawn were 03-04-25-29. The €50 went to Seamus Ward, Mully and Con Wright, Fintown. This week’s jackpot is €9,900.

Club 200 for last year has now been completed and a big thank you to everybody who participated and congratulations to all the prize winners. We are now organizing for the next draw with the first draw being held in August.

Naomh Conaill would like to thank the organizing team for the 5K. Thanks also must go to Herbie McDaid who kept all the times for everyone. Thanks to everyone who helped out in any way. Eoin Waide was the first man home with Ciara Cunningham the first woman to cross the line.

SEAN MACCUMHAILL’S

Hard luck to the senior hurlers and management on their defeat by Burt, on Saturday evening in the championship.

The senior footballers defeated Malin in the league. Well done to the senior ladies who defeated Kilcar and the best of luck to Shaun Boyce and Mark Cannon and the Donegal Masters team who play Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday.

The annual 5K takes place on Friday the 31st of August at 7.30pm. Registration takes place from 6.30pm at the clubhouse and all funds raised go towards preparing our underage teams.

There was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 15 and 22. There was no match 3 winner so three envelopes were drawn. They were Peter Byrne, Paul McGurk and Ann Marie McGeehan who receive €30 each. This week’s jackpot is €8,400.

IORRAS

We wish to thank everyone who helped out and supported the club at various events on and off the field of play during festival week.

It was a busy week with stewarding, the John Joe Cleary Memorial Competition, monster bingo and our big breakfast. Thanks to Malin GAA for taking part in the football tournament, Joe Joyce (Centra) and the Ballyliffin Hotel for all the help with the big breakfast.

The Club Iorras 50/50 draw winners for August;€1,000- Mark Doherty (L), Magheramore; €500- Deirdre Fox, c/o Neil O'Donnell; €100 - Kayla Farren, Ardagh, John Devlin (C), Annaugh, Geraldine Friel, Dunaff P.O, Eugene and Margaret McLaughlin, Isle of Doagh, il and Karen O'Donnell , Crossconnell.

The championship begins this weekend with the senior men home to Moville.

Match "N" Win numbers drawn last week were 1, 2, 10 and 20. The jackpot was not won. The €15 winners were Michael Mc Gonigle, 3 Gaddyduff, Rebekah Semple, 2 The Meadows, Buncrana,Daniel Devlin, Cleagh, Neil Kemmy, Ballyliffin, Ann Marie Donaghey, Annaugh.

MALIN

Malin under 15s won the Eugene McGeoghegan Og Sport 7-a-side tournament last Friday beating Naomh Padraig Muff, in the final.

The under 14s were well beaten against Carndonagh in the Division 2A championship of Friday night. The under 10 and a half and under 8 and a half team took part in the Bellaghy Ulster tournament last Sunday.

The under 10s beat Glen and Donaghmore before getting beat against Burren from Co Down. The under 8s had great success after coming out of the group, they beat Castledawson and then Dungannon in the semi-final before beating Ballinascreen the shield final.

There will be a club meeting on this Thursday at 7:00pm upstairs in the clubhouse.

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €900. The numbers drawn were 3-4-6-7-5-1-2 with the €50 going to Finbarr Collins, Carrowmore. This week’s jackpot is €950.

The club would like to congratulate ladies underage coach Angela O’Donnell on the birth of her baby daughter and wish her well in Fintown, our loss will be their gain. The club would also like to congratulate boys under 14 coach Francis Hegarty and Joanne on their marriage last Friday.

Finally the club would like to say well done to Aoife McColgan who was part of the Donegal senior ladies panel who beat Armagh in the All-Ireland quarter final and wish her and her team well in their first ever All-Ireland semi-final against Cork.

NAOMH BRID

There was no overall winner of this week’s lotto draw. The jackpot now stands at €1,200. The numbers drawn were 7, 19, 20, 22, 24. The €25 winners were Meanie Britton, Donal Corcoran, Mary Kerrigan, Pauline Given.

The next draw will take place in 7 Arches, Laghey on the 20th August.

Well done to our U14 team who defeated St Eunan' in O Donnell Park on Sunday evening. The team and scorers were Adam Burr; Tadhg McGarrigle, Cale Breslin, Kyle Johnston; Patrick Gormley, Conor Colton, Donal Gallagher (1-0); Liam Gallagher, Liam Given (0-1) Mickey Harron (2-0); Adam Lyons, Calum McCafferty (1-1), Aaron McGrory (2-6),Jamie Anderson (0-1),John Anderson (0-1). Subs: Jay Gallagher, Declan Maguire, Mark Fisher.

The minors lost to Bundoran in the regional semi final.

LETTERKENNY GAELS

This Saturday our senior footballers are in action when they welcome Na Rossa to Páirc na nGael for the first round of the Junior A Football Championship.

Well done to our U14 footballers who had a good away win over Downings in the Championship last Friday night.

The U12 hurlers were defeated last Thursday evening when neighbours St. Eunan's visited Páirc na nGael.

Letterkenny Gaels Drama Group will be presenting a play, Second Honeymoon by Sam Cree in October 2018. This year, club stalwart Garry Coll is switching roles and will be taking on the role as director. Casting and auditions will take place shortly. We are looking for twelve characters (six male and six female) plus the following roles; stage manager and assistants, readers/prompters, lighting and sound, along with the usual helpers.

Sympathy is extended to the McGrath family of Magherennan on the recent sudden passing of Art.

ST MICHAEL'S

The Reserves were defeated by Dungloe, in Dungloe on Friday evening.

The St. Michael's fixtures in the senior and senior B championship Group C have been announced. Saturday the 8th September - Termon v St Michael’s throw-ins at 6pm and 7.30pm;

Sunday 16th - St Michael’s v Four Masters throw ins at 1.30pm and 3pm, Saturday 22nd- St Michael’s v Malin with the throw-ins at 5.30 and 7pm.

There was no jackpot winner in the Mini Lotto on Sunday night. The numbers drawn were 1,6,10,13,16,19. The Match 5 winners were Angie c/o An Chistin and Michael Hegarty, Co. Clare. This week’s jackpot is €6800.

A massive thanks to Lidl for our girls kit, amazing prize and we are truly grateful. Thanks to everyone who entered the competition especially Patricia Browne who was the lucky winner choosing our u12 girls team to receive the new kit.

FOUR MASTERS

The senior ladies defeated Gaoth Dobhair 2-9 to 2-7 last Thursday night. This was a huge result for the players as they have in the league campaign. But two wins in two weeks are two fantastic results.

There were smiles all round as the players wolfed down Mary Crawford's tasty scones and David Keaney's notorious brownies after the match.

Final night of senior camogie in Convoy. Thanks to Four Masters and Burt clubs and their senior players reviving our sport at this level in Donegal.

The U8 boys travelled to Ardara with three teams last Saturday to take part in the annual Tomas Maguire Memorial tournament. After twelve games of football the boys did our club proud with some fantastic displays and managed to take home two cups in the process. The third team was captained by Shay O'Sullivan with Conall Parsons captaining the second team.

Last week Four Masters hosted the annual Cul Camp with 147 children enjoying a fantastic week’s fun with high level of coaching. The camp was led by head coach Brian Roper. Thanks to all who assisted with registration, food, (Conor Gillespie, Odie McBride and Deirdre Dillon), clean up and Gerry Timoney who made sure the tuck shop was well stocked for the week.

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot €6700 on Monday night. The €50 winners in the lucky dip were John Bradley and Jose and Laura Britton. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 14, 21.

KILLYBEGS

It is with a heavy heart that we have learned of the untimely passing of Kevin McBrearty. From all at CLG Na Cealla Beaga we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Rose, daughters Catriona, Roisin and Siobhan and all at Mc Brearty's Buses who have given the club many years of support and service.

Congratulations to the U-16 girls who won their county final on Saturday with a superb display of football.

The Killotto numbers drawn last week were 1.4,21 and 22. The jackpot was not won. There was one match 3 winner - Margaret Campbell, Kilcar who won €60. This week's jackpot is €4650.

CILL CHARTHA

The reserves defeated Glenswilly on Saturday in Towey and the ladies narrowly lost to MacCumhaills in the league on Sunday morning.

Ciaran Love represented the club in Croke Park on GAA Sunday it was proud occasion for Ciaran and his family and the club. The Under 14s were defeated by a very strong St Michaels side in the championship in Towney last Friday. The annual Michael Doherty Memorial Tournament takes place this Saturday in Towney at 11am.

There was no winner of the lotto Jackpot so this week’s Jackpot is €8,500. Last week’s numbers were 3, 11, 15 and 22. Last week’s winners were: €50 James McGinley, Derrylaughan; €30 Christy Byrne, Leitir, €20 Paddy McBrearty, Upper Carrick, and Fidelma and Katie Greer, Upper Carrick.

AN TEARMAINN

The senior men’s teams both lost at home to Glenfin last weekend. The fixtures for the senior championship are now confirmed and are as follows with our teams competing in Group C. All of our game are fixed for Saturday evenings starting with a home game against St Michael's, September 8 , followed by Malin away on September 15 and home again to Four Masters on September 22.

Sunday was a great day for our U6s who played their first ever game for Termon and for our U8s who took part in and won the St Michaels hosted tournament in Creeslough.

A huge thanks to St Michaels for the invite and for our coaches and parents who gave up their Sunday lunchtime to be their..

The U9 and U10 boys hosted a very successful blitz on Saturday last. Thanks to Milford and Dungloe for providing the opposition in a series of very competitive games. The hard work being done by Liam and Jim was evident with both our teams playing well. Thanks to the parents/ mums for the refreshments afterwards.

It was another good week for our U14 boys. First up on Monday our A team defeated Glenfin in the championship.

The minors recorded their second league victory on Wednesday last when they swept aside the challenge of St Michael’s.

Help is required for bingo each Friday to setup before(7:30) and tidy up after(10:30) the Bingo. This will only take about 20 minutes each time and your assistance would be appreciated.