Donaghmore GAA Club Notes. Web: https://donaghmoregaa.ie
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Lotto: Mon 11th March: 6-14-18-22.
WE HAVE A WINNER: CONGRATULATIONS Ann Hetherington.
Ann Goes home with the £2700 JACKPOT
Next draw Mon 18th March with JACKPOT £2000
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
St Patricks Day: Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh- Happy St Patrick’s Day to all. Our Culture Group have organised music; tea and sandwiches in the Torrent complex after 11am mass. Great opportunity for everyone in the village to have a St Patrick’s Day catch up. All local musicians are invited to come along. Also: some of our local gaeilge students will be having a collection outside all masses on St Patrick’s day/weekend with all proceeds going to local gaeltacht funds. Please give generously. Culture: continuing our vein of all things cultural. There is the opportunity to organise a beginners Irish language class in the Torrent. Please contact Seán Antón Ó Conalláin on 07709714100 or saconlon15@hotmail.co.uk Once we gauge interest and numbers we will promote further details.
PITCH SIDE:
Wee Pats (Nursery – P3) (week 4) continues this friday 15th March at 6:30pm in the Torrent Complex Sports Hall. Fun football skills for boys and girls. Each session costs £1
U8/U10 Boys: Times and days for outdoor sessions will be posted soon.
U14 lads: Result 9-07 v Galbally 5-04. Well done lads. Training continues Thursday 6:30-7:30. League Rd 2 Thursday 14th March (tbc) away to local rivals Dungannon Clarkes.
Minor Lads: Training continues Wednesday at 7:30pm. League now begins Sunday 24th March at home to Moy. Check social media for confirmation of throw-in.
Reserves: Friendly on saturday 16th at home throw in 1pm. Seniors: playing at 2:30 at home aswell.
P2-P7 Ladies: The successful winter programme ends tonight (Tues 12th March). Thanks to all the girls for they’re great effort. Everyone’s looking forward to getting out on the grass. Times and days for outdoor sessions will be posted soon.
U14 Ladies:The girls last winter indoor session is tonight (Tues 12th March). Again well done to all the girls for completing the winter skills programme see you all out on the grass Sat 2:15-3:30.
Minor Ladies: Training continues Tues and Thursday 5.15-6.30pm. Result: 1-07 v Aodh Ruadh 6-07 (dungannon) at home,
Next league Fixture Rd 5 away to Cookstown.
Senior Ladies: Training continues Mondays and Thursdays 7.30pm-8.30pm.
IN THE STAND:
The club encourages and welcomes everyone to keep an eye on games coming up and try and get along to watch our youth matches whether you have somebody playing or not. We have an exceptional crop of youth players and teams coming through, both girls and boys. Check out the fixtures above and whether you are new to the village, an ex-player, a family friend or just a football fan there’s plenty of talent and competitive action coming up. Come along and cheer the village youth along and be part of the roller coaster that is our GAA season.
Sympathies: The club continues to offer our thoughts and prayers to the family of Honorary Vice-President John Mulgrew. Our first official sponsor (MAC’s Bakery), John was an avid supporter for many years with lots of family success with no less than 3 sons playing in the All Ireland Feilé winning team of ‘88 and a new generation of grandchildren playing up to senior level today. Rest in peace John.
Volunteer Day: Saturday 30th March, in preparation for the senior season kicking off the club is calling on all members and families to ‘chip in’ to give the club and grounds a spring facelift. Any contribution of time or skills will be welcomed. Please keep an eye on social media for further details.
Membership fees for the 2019 season are now due.
Please visit www.donaghmoregaa.ie/club-membership/ for full details. Annual fees for members of both Men’s & Ladies clubs:Adult £30 (OAP £15); Adult Couple £50 (OAP £25);U8-U18 & Student* £20 each; U6 Boys & Girls – No Fee. Just go online and register your child as a member or speak to a committee member.
Club Donaghmore: Club Donaghmore is a monthly-subscription of £12.50 (£150 per year) which goes directly to the running of the club (facility improvement, utility bills, travel costs for teams). This subscription includes automatic membership for you, your spouse, and any of your children under the age of 18. All Club Donaghmore members are also entered into a monthly prize draw for £150 first prize and £50 second prize. If you are interested in joining Club Donaghmore, please contact Mark Nugent (Registrar) on 07833 367485.
New members always welcome, both players and parents. Just drop in to any of the training sessions above and speak to one of the coaches or committee members
Tyrone Summer camp: We will be hosting the Tyrone summer camp on 22nd-25th July. Camp is open to boys and girls aged 5 to 14yrs.
