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

GLEANN FHINNE

Lotto winning numbers for the 19th of March are 8-4-1-2-5-6-7-3. Gary Herron matched first three numbers and won €60. This week’s jackpot is €10000.

The U12 boys start their season on Monday the 1st of April with an away game in Gweedore.

Hard luck to the U14 girls who lost to Moville away on Monday last.

Well done to the U16 boys who beat Letterkenny Gaels in Glenfin on Sunday morning.

The senior ladies played Milford away on Sunday morning in round one of the league. After a tight first half Glenfin pulled away in the second to win on a score line of Milford 0-11, Glenfin 4-9.

Well done to AnnaMarie McGlynn, Sinead McGinty, Katy Herron and team captain Karen Guthrie who are all part of the Donegal ladies team which qualified for the Division One League semi-final.

The senior men lost to Termon by 1-8 to 0-12 in the Gaeltacht on Bank Holiday Monday.

The Dan Callaghan memorial game between Glenfin and Red Hughs was played on Sunday last with Glenfin coming out on top.

Congratulations to Frank McGlynn and the Donegal senior team who got promoted back to Division One with a great victory over Kildare in Ballyshannon on Sunday.

URRIS

Club Membership closes this week for 2019. Please contact the following club secretary, Clint Marron, treasurer Edward McLaughlin or any committee member this week.

Last week's Match "N" Win numbers drawn were 17, 19, 20 and 22. The Jackpot was not won so this week’s jackpot of €1,680.

The €15 winners were Maggie Harkin, Glasmullan, Marion Grant, Magheramore, Caroline, Clare and Michelle Hannigan, the Parish, Declan Grant, Gortfad, Peter Doherty (Station), Rasheney.

The U-16 boys got back to winning ways on Sunday morning beating Steelstown by 4-7 to 1-8. Well done to Donal, Conor and all the team.

The U-14 just lost to Buncrana last week in a very tight match in Straid.

TIR CHONAILL HARPS

A massive thank you to everyone that attended Cambuslang Rugby and Sports Club on Saturday.

We had an underage Hurling training session and two underage football games. It was amazing to see so many parents out giving their support. Once that was over, the seniors had a training game that gave our players an opportunity to impress the new management team with only a few weeks until the league campaign begins.

We also had our first night in the club on Saturday. The venue was packed and it seemed everyone had a good time. We would like to thank the following people who sponsored the event M.Friel Ltd, Brazen Head, Sharkey’s Bar, Kk Creations, KCK contracts Ltd, Charlie Boyle Driving tuition, McGowan Joinery and the Sons of Donegal Celtic Supporter’s Club.

All children from primary 1 through to secondary School are welcome to come along to try Gaelic Football. Call or text Christina on 07977449497 for further information.

ST MARY’S (CONVOY)

The winning counties drawn in last week’s lotto draw were FH, LD, LH, SO. Two people had three counties. They were Karen Houston, Convoy, Edel Bonner, Stralongford, Drumkeen and the won €50 each. This week’s jackpot is €3,950.

Gaelic for Mothers & Others are back training on Wednesday and new players always welcome

Well done to all who played for county teams over the weekend. Congratulations to our senior ladies on their fantastic win over Glenswilly on Sunday. Registration is now due.

TIR CHONAILL GAELS

Congratulations to our under 12 and 15 girls who won both cups at the Chloe Cup Memorial on Saturday morning hosted by North London Shamrocks.

There was no winner of last week’s lotto jackpot. Ewan Vassallo, Fiona Morrissey and Gavin McEvoy were the winners in the draw.

MALIN

Everyone at Malin GAA wish to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Michael Houten, formerly of Shantla, who passed away suddenly last week in Leeds.

Michael comes from a family steeped in GAA tradition. He was a keen Malin and Donegal supporter and everyone is indebted to his courtesy shown to all in our many underage trips to Leeds in the past. Mass will take place in Christ The King RC Church, Kings Approach, Leeds on Thursday 28th March at 11am. Funeral mass and burial at St. Tiernans Chapel, Roslea on Sunday 30th March at 11am. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

The seniors continued the preparation for the upcoming campaign with a pre season outing against Cloughaneely at the weekend.

Malin have been drawn in Group D, in the Donegal Senior Championship. Kilcar, Bundoran and Termon will provide the opposition.

The annual Easter Camp will take place a week earlier this year on Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April. For info contact Danny Lafferty on 0868988180.

The U-16s returned to winning ways at the weekend when they recorded a convincing win over Burt, in Connolly Park on Sunday.

The U14 girls opened the game with a big win over Convoy. The team was; Sarah Glackin; Eimear Doherty, Jessica Doherty; Amylee McDaid, Cliona McGeoghegan;Mary Satterfield, Aisling O’Neill, Aisling Doherty; Shayna McGeoghegan, Erin McLaughlin, Abigail Mullarkey, Mary McCarron, Erin Ryan, Eimear McDaid and Shania Farren.

Unfortunately, we had no winners in the National or county draw. But congratulations to Neily Paul, c/o Lily's Bar, Liam O’Neill, Umgall, Hugh McShane, Aughaclay and Katie Mc Laughlin who all won €50 in the club draw.

Malin GAA are hosting an evening of informative talks in a relaxed environment to launch our Community Health and Well Being initiative. We will also announce future events, demos and talks. Guest speakers on the night are: Charlie Byrne - Fitness and Exercise, Kate Monagle – Chiropody and Podiatry, Briege O'Kane and Brigid Doherty – Nutrition and Maria Stevens – Kinesiology. The event will be held upstairs in the clubhouse on Thursday April 4 at 7.30. Club members and non-club members are welcome.

BUNCRANA

The U-10 hurlers who took part in the Martin McGuinness Chieftains Gaelic Games Hurling Blitz in Na Magha on Saturday. Their day ended when St. Finbar’s knocked them out in the semi final of the Shield.

The Cúl Camp for Buncrana GAA will take place from 22nd to 26th July.

Well done to our ladies who got their Division One league campaign started with a win thanks to a four point victory over Glenties on Sunday.

ST NAUL'S

Well done to our senior ladies who had a great start to their league with a win over Naomh Mhuire. Membership closes this week. There will be an opportunity to register in the clubhouse on Tuesday at 7-45 pm or by using the club force link.

St. Naul's are running an Easter Camp from Wednesday 24th April to Friday 26th April. The camp will run from 10am to 2pm. Children aged from 5 up to 12 eligible to attend. To book your child/place please contact Shaun Campbell, coaching officer on (087) 617 4258.

The club are setting up a panel of umpires. Anyone interested please contact a member of the executive.

LETTERKENNY GAELS

Pride of place this week goes to our drama group of Sheila Sweeney, Celine Bradley, Brian Sweeney, Gary Coll and Paul Brady who won the Scór Ulster final in the Leiriú. They will perform in the All Ireland finals in Castlebar on April 13th.

Letterkenny Pantomime Society in association with Letterkenny Gaels will present Blood Brothers which runs from Tuesday 2nd April until Saturday 6th April nightly at 8pm.

There will be a special fund raising performance of the show on Monday 1st April in aid the High 5 for Conall fund.

This weekend for the first time, Letterkenny Gaels will field an adult hurling team in the County Junior Hurling League. The game will be played at Páirc na nGael against Aodh Ruadh.

Our U-14s travelled to Glenfin on Sunday past with the hosts taking the win.

Indoor Camogie has finished for the season and will resume outdoors in the coming weeks.

NAOMH PADRAIG (LIFFORD)

There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 5, 10, 27,32. A number of people matched two numbers. FIve people were drawn out and share the runners up prize of €10O.The were, Enda McDermott, Bernie Gallagher, Megan Hannigan, Donal Grant and Paddy’s Masterson. This week’s lotto jackpot is €5,250.

The deadline for full club membership is the 31st of March. The club extends sympathies to the family and friends of the late Thomas Darkie White, of Murlog, Darkie was a great supporter of the club, may he rest in peace.

AODH RUADH

There are now just five days left to register for club membership for 2019. This is on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh. To further facilitate registration we now have an online option on Klubfunder.com available. Click on the link or search for 'Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon' on the Klubfunder.com site. Membership can also be paid to Gerry Ferguson at Ferguson's Jewellers.

The monthly club executive meeting takes place this Thursday at 9pm in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.

Football- The under 16s continued their fine run in the league with a third win on the trot on Sunday. They took on Four Masters in Donegal Town and ran out 5-8 to 2-10 victors.

Sunday sees Aodh Ruadh return to the ranks of adult ladies football against St Naul's in Fr Tierney Park on Sunday .

The under 16s had a good work out against Derrygonnelly on Sunday. The under 10s took part in their first blitz of the season on Saturday in Ardara. Seven other teams from all over the county participated. The last indoor training session takes place this week Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm. Outdoor training commences next week on Wednesday, 2nd April.

There will be a meeting of the ladies committee at 8.30pm on Wednesday in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh.

Donegal u-15s proved too strong for Monaghan last weekend and Aodh Ruadh were represented on the team by Áine Hill, Emer O'Brien and Caoimhe Hughes-O'Brien.

Hurling- Our under 14s and minors begin their league campaigns this Thursday. Club gear

Aodh Ruadh are hosting their annual Easter Camp from Tuesday 16th April to Thursday 18th April. Camp runs from 10am to 2.30pm on each of the three days. For further information and bookings call Brian Roper on 087-6139065.

Packie McGrath and Gerard Ferguson are hosting a super sports quiz in the Bridgend Bar this Saturday at 9pm, as part of their fundraising for the Aodh Ruadh OsKaRs night.

Congratulations to Donegal on their emphatic win against Kildare in Fr Tierney Park on Sunday. 2019 marks the 65th consecutive year in which Fr Tierney Park has played host to our county teams.

Congratulations to our very own Simon Gillespie who was presented with the Damian Meehan Memorial Award at the Donegal Association of New York GAA dinner recently.

It was a good day all round for Donegal's Jamie Brennan on Sunday. Along with scoring a great goal he is one of 39 entrants left standing in our competition. We will be in contact with all during the week to get their picks for the final. There was no winner of last week's Lotto jackpot of €5,6 00. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 13. In the lucky dip €20 went to Philip McLoone, Coolcholly; Deirdre Kennedy; Jason Gallagher, Saimer Drive; Fiona Murphy, Bundoran; and Gerry Quigley, Dunkineely. This week’s jackpot is €5,700.

GAEIL FHANADA

Last week’s lotto numbers were 6, 10, 12, 14, 22. The jackpot was not won and the €100 prize went to Joe Ruddy (Online). This week’s jackpot is €7150.

Anyone interested in taking part in a Child Protection Course please get in touch with Fiona on 085-55 5645.

Gaeil Fhánada ladies played Carndonagh in their opening league game of the season at the weekend in Páirc Uí Shiadhail. John and Hughie had a strong panel to choose from and had a good mix of youth and experience on the pitch on Sunday. The team was; Siobhán Coyle; Shauna Howe (1-0), Michelle Doherty, Méabh Duffy; Maggie Friel, Niamh McDevitt, Muireann Ní Mhathúna; Orla Mc Gonigle (0-1), Eiméar Gibbons; Maria Doherty, Lauren Carr (2-6), Caoimhe Walsh (1-3); Hannah Shiels (0-1), Clare Friel, Michelle McDevitt. Subs; Rachel Sweeney (0-2) for Muireann Ní Mhathúna; Tori Gallagher for Orla Mc Gonigle; Eibhlín Shiels for Maria Doherty; Aoife Gibbons for Maggie Friel;Muireann Ní Mhathúna for Niamh McDevitt.

Gaeil Fhánada have been drawn in group C of the Intermediate championship along with Burt, Naomh Columba and Naomh Colmcille.

Well done to our U10 girls team who participated in a blitz last Saturday in Ardara.

Lauren Carr was part of the Ulster Post Primary Schools All Star team that received their all star awards in Kelly's Inn, Garvaghey last Saturday night.

The Senior Ladies wore odd socks to training last week to mark World Down Syndrome Day and raised €45 for Donegal Down Syndrome in the process.

NAOMH MUIRE (LOWER ROSSES)

B'iad 6,14,15,23 Na huimhireacha lotto don seachtaine seo. We had no match three winner so this week’s jackpot is €920.

The 100 club draw will take place next weekend for €20 a month you can win great prizes the 100 club is the funds that run the week to week running of the club.

We will make history on Thursday evening with the first ever hurling match being played in the Banks. An Clochan Liath will be host Aodh Ruadh under lights. Naomh Muire have five club members regularised to play hurling with An Clochan Liath. They are Joseph Greene, Michael Greene, Martin Mannion, Cathal Rodgers and Odhran Duffy.

NA ROSSA

The first competitive game was played last Friday evening on the new field at Madavagh when the U-12s that hosted Pettigo. Well done to Felix Melly’s side as they secured a four point win.

The club’s executive would like to thank on behalf of the club members the Madavagh project committee headed by Michael Duddy and Kevin McCready the scheme workers over the last number of years headed by Conal Melly, sponsors and to all who contributed in any way to make last Friday possible.

Congratulations to Declan and the Donegal senior team on securing promotion after a terrific win last weekend. Good luck to them in this weekends Croke Park Final against Meath.

The March club 50 draw took place last Monday evening in the Hall. Marian Lackey won €300, Michael Boyle won €100 and Mary Ann Bonner won €50.

The lotto draw also took place on the night and the jackpot was not won. The numbers drawn were 6,7,8 and 9. The lucky dips winners of the €50 Treasa Molloy, Fintown and Eddie McGinley Derryhenny. This week’s jackpot now stands at €8650.

CLOUGHANEELY

Cloughaneely were drawn in group A of the intermediate championship alongside Naomh Bríd, Naomh Últan and Red Hughs. They play at home to Naomh Bríd in round 1; away to Red Hughs in round 2 and home to Naomh Últan in round 3.

The lotto numbers drawn last week were 2,4,5,9,16,17. The jackpot was not won. We had two match 5s. Congratulations To Megan Ruddy (Special Days) and V. Greer (Hornhead Rd) who wOn €50 each. This week’s jackpot is €6,850.

CILL CHARTHA

Béidh ár fhoireann Sinsir ag imirt ins na cluiche leath-cheannais dé Comórtaisí Peile na Gaeltachta i Gaoth Dobhair i rith Deire Seachtáine na Bealtaine taréis an lamh in uachtár a bhfáil ar Árd a' Ratha.

In the senior championship the seniors have drawn in the same group as Termon, Bundoran and Malin. Congratulations to Donegal on winning promotion back to division one on Sunday and best of luck in the league final this Saturday.

We need your advice in deciding what improvements are required to our facilities in Towney. A special meeting will be held in Áislann Chill Chartha on Saturday 6th April at 8pm.

We are holding a membership registration evening on Friday in Áislann Chill Chartha from 7-9pm/

Our senior ladies travelled to Dungloe for their first match of the league on Sunday morning but lost.

Is iad uimhreacha Lotto ná seachtaine seo nó: 1, 11, 19 agus 29. Ní raibh buaiteoir ar bith ar an Póta Óir. Buaiteoirí eile: €50 Noelle Campbell, Main Street, Kilcar €30 Hanna Mae Gallagher, Bavin €20 Nora Byrne, Roxboro and Charlie McGroarty, Churchtown. Béidh €4,400 i bPóta Óir na seachtaine seo chugainn.

NAOMH CONAILL

There was no winner of last week’s lotto’s jackpot, The numbers drawn were 01-09-14-15. The €50 went to Kathy Gildea Loughcrillan Road and Margaret Boyce (mags) c/o Martin Doc. This week’s jackpot is €4,700.

The Club 200 draw took place on Tuesday the 5th March and the winners were as follows €500 - Vincent Cranley, €100 Annette McLoone, Mary Quinn, Kathleen McGettigan, Stephen McHugh, Martin Breslin.

Club membership is now due for renewal. Membership will be taking for the last night this Friday from 6-8pm in the clubhouse.

There will be a club meeting held in the gym this Friday 29th March at 8pm.

NAOMH COLUMBA

The ladies team kicked off their season with a comprehensive win over Naomh Brid on Sunday.

The U-16 boys continued their fine start to the season with a six point victory in Bundoran.

Naomh Columba in association with our neighbouring club Kilcar intend to hold a heart screening day on Saturday 4th May at Colaiste na Carraige. The screening will be carried out by the Healthy Heart Healthy Lives organisation and anyone from 14 years upwards can avail of this screening. Anyone wishing to be screened should contact Martin Carr on 087 6797995 before the 29th of March to receive their patient questionnaire to bring on the day.

Club membership is up for renewal. There are club members in each area doing the membership if you still haven't renewed please Contact Club PRO Sarah Mc Morrow on 0873112121.

REALT NA MARA

There was no winner of last week’s Bunotto jackpot. The winning numbers were 2,6,10,13 14. The €50 winners were Barry McElduff, Carrickmore, Co Tyrone; Mary Gilroy, Ballintrillick Co Sligo; Paul Mitchell Ardfarna Bundoran. This week's jackpot is €2350.

Huge thank you to everyone who helped out and contributed to our successful backpack on Saturday.Special thanks to Des and all at Cosgroves Supervalu for their help in facilitating us on the day.

Well done to our U-14 team who got their league off to a winning start on Monday against St. Naul’s.

The club Culcamp takes place this year from Monday July 22nd to Friday July 26th. Club membership is now due for all members.

KILLYBEGS

The ladies team and management would like to wish Hannah Crawford of Four Masters a speedy recovery from the injury she sustained in their on Sunday.

The club's senior board meeting for March will take place on Friday March 29th at 9 pm in the club's meeting room.

The club’s minor board meeting will take place on Thursday 28th March at 8:30pm in the club’s meeting room.

CLG Na Cealla Beaga are hosting a Health Screening & Talks evening on Thursday 11th April in Fintra Club House 6.00-8.00pm. This event will be free of charge and is open to the whole community. On the evening there will be talks from a nutrition consultant, road safety authority and more, you will also be able to get your blood pressure, BMI'S checks, weight loss tips and much much more. Further information to follow or please contact Michelle Cunningham.

The Killotto numbers drawn last week were 1,12,14,21. The jackpot was not won. This week’s jackpot is €6,250.There was One Match 3 winner Anne Cunningham, Island who won €60.

ST MICHAEL’S

The reserves and seniors get their Division One All County League campaign underway on this Sunday when Milford will be the visitors at The Bridge.

St. Michael’s have been drawn in a tough group in the club championship with reigning champions Gaoth Dobhair, Ardara and St. Eunans. We will have two home games against Gaoth Dobhair and St. Eunans and an away trip to Ardara.

There was no jackpot winner in the lotto on Sunday night last. The numbers drawn were 1,3,7,16,17,18. The Match 5 winners were Olivia Broderick, Killybegs, Kathleen Montgomery, Dunmore, Paula Dalton, Derry, Rita Gallagher, Creeslough and Marian Funston, Letterkenny who won €20 each. This week’s jackpot is €8400.

All members need to be registered for 2019 by the 31st March 2019. Due to new GDPR requirements we are asking all members online at the following link. Any queries contact Suzi Roarty or Ann Marie Kelly.

NA DUNAIBH

Bhí buaidh mhaith ag foireann na mban ar fhoireann Sheán Mac Cumhaill ina gcéad chluiche den tsraith ag deireadh na seachtaine.

Bhí buaidh mhaith ag an fhoireann Faoi -16 as baile in éadan Gaeil Fhánada ag deireadh na seachtaine leis an scór 3-9 le 1-6. Fágann sin iad fríd go dtí an cluiche leathcheannais

Déanfaidh na Dúnaibh an turas fada go Gleann Cholm Cille deireadh na seachtaine seo dá gcluiche ceathrú ceannais in éadan Naomh Columba i ngrád na Sóisir de Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta.

D’fhéadfadh athruithe a bheith ar chuid de na cluichí seo ag deireadh na seachtaine as siocar go mbeidh Dún na nGall ag imirt in éadan na Midhe I bPáirc an Chrócaigh tráthnóna Dé Sathairn I gcluiche ceannais Roinn 2.

Beidh a gcéad chluiche sa tsraith Roinn 3 ag na Dúnaibh sa bhaile in éadan Mhálainne ar an Domhnach an 7ú Aibreán ag a trí a chlog.

Torthaí lotto CLG Na nDúnaibh ó oíche Luain is chuaigh thart: 5 8 13 agus 24 na huimhreacha a tarraingíodh.

Char bhain duine ar bith an pota óir agus bhí na trí uimhir ag Seosamh Ó Buaidhe, Terri Bn Uí Mhártáin, Eámonn Ó Gallchóir, Debbie Cowan agus Jimmy Mac Giolla Chearra; fuair siad €30 an duine. Duais tinrimh, Dónal Mac Pháidín, Duibhlinn Riach; duais an díoltóra Joe Mac Giolla Bhríde, an Mhuirleog. Beidh an tarraingt ar an Luan seo chugainn in Óstán Charraig Airt agus €3,100 atá sa phota óir.

Beidh bingo an chumainn ar siúl oíche Shathairn in Ionad CLG ag a naoi a chlog.

MILFORD

The seniors and reserves begin their league campaign with a trip to Dunfanaghy to face St. Michaels this Sunday.

The ladies began their Division One campaign on Sunday and put in an excellent and hardworking display. Only a few points separated the sides with five minutes to play before Glenfin hit two late goals to seal the win.

Congratulations to Megan Ryan and Niamh Carr who were part of the Donegal ladies that beat Westmeath at the weekend. Also well done to Aisling McCormack who played for the U-16 county side in their victory over Derry. Aisling capped a fine individual performance by grabbing a goal.

The U-14 girls got their season off to a winning start against Pettigo on Sunday coming out on top by 3-10 to 2-3.

The U-16 boys team recorded an excellent victory over neighbours St. Eunans on Sunday. The lads won by nine points with a good team performance.

The lotto numbers drawn last week were 12-14-16-20. The jackpot was not won. Two match three and won€25. They were Patrick and Geraldine Kerr, Moyle View, Milford, Peter and Patricia Orsi, Grey Rocks, Milford. The jackpot this week is €1,350.

It’s of the upmost importance that anybody intending to play for CLG Baile na nGalloglach during 2019 registers with the Club before the Croke Park closing date of March 31.There will be a final Registration night on Thursday 28th of March from 6.30 to 7.30pm. Please contact club registrar Roisin McCormack on 0879188795 if you have any queries.

CLG Baile na nGalloglach would like to send their condolences to the family and friends of Dessie Larkin and Raymond Blake who sadly passed away recently.