Lotto: 1-16-21-23. 8 match 3 winners get £15 each; Mary Eastwood; Sean Hughes; Eamon Mc Keown; PJ Keogh; Sinead Mc Donald; Niamh; Hetherington; Matthew Mc Gahan; Shane Donaghy. NEXT DRAW: Mon 13th Jan. JACKPOT £3700. Lucky start to the New Year for some.
Club Donaghmore Draw Winners: are Shane Mc Killion and Karla Mc Caul.
Sincere thanks to those who run our very successful lotto through 2019. Special mention to Monroe who coordinates the lotto so effortlessly. Our sincere appreciation also, to our lotto sellers with Patsy Gallagher, Philip Mc Kenna and Eamon Mc Keown again investing stand out personal effort to ensure continued success. Thanks from everyone in the club.
Christmas Street Collection: Brendan and his team of volunteers rattled the buckets at the village traffic to the tune of £6,000. A very generous sum from our local community which will aid the valuable work of Marie Curie, Cancer Choices and Air Ambulance. Sincere thank-you to all who helped and donated. Thanks also to the local businesses who collected at their premises with special mention to Rachel and the team in Cafe 47 and the team in Centra who provided refreshments for our volunteers, on the day. Great community spirit, Maith sibh.
Senior and Reserves: The New Year, with New management brings new energy and excitement. The club and all our members welcomes the appointment of John Rafferty from Armagh as our new senior manager and Jerome Grimes as Reserve manager. Good luck in the season ahead men. Training continues Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. We would love to see as much support as possible for this years team and management so why not drop down to the club and see what you can do.
Comhghairdgeas agus ádh mór: to Lorcan and James in their journey with the Tyrone U20 season.
Ladies minors: Pre-season moves to the field next. Mondays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm. Thanks again to Stevie Rice and Micky Deery for your help indoors and Good luck to Eamon and the girls whose season is fast approaching. League fixtures TBC but usually begins mid Feb.
Minor Lads: are next to take on 2020 with high expectations again this season. Training is set for Wednesdays 7:30- 8:45pm and Sundays (time TBC). Again, good luck to Aidan and the lads.
U14 lads: are out in good time with a tough programme of training ahead. Training is set for Thursdays at 7:30pm.
Any newcomers to the village are welcome. Contact Martin O’Neill (Youth Co-ordinator) on 07801819631 or Mark Nugent (Registrar) on 07833367485. Alternatively, just bring your boots to one of the above sessions and speak with one of the coaches.
Irish Class/Rang Gaelige: Our rang gaelige is growing from strength to strength. Look out for a new course starting on Tues 21st Jan 7pm for beginners/8pm for intermediate. Running for 8 weeks at £20. Finishing just before St Patrick’s Day. Book your spot with Seán Antón Ó Conalláin on 07709714100 or saconlon15@hotmail.co.uk to register interest. Everyone Welcome.
Save the Date: After last years very successful St Patricks Day Breakfast the culture committee are planning an even bigger event. Sure to be a great morning for the family so why not stay at home for a feed and a few tunes. Contact Mari Mc Donnell on 07866 718341 if you can help or offer any ideas for our St Patrick’s Day Celebrations.
Also, please look out for an appeal for support in hosting the Feile na Og in June. The club will be hosting both a boys and a girls team for this years feile which will be held locally. This is one of the biggest events in the GAA youth calendar and for those who visited Mayo this year is not only a football tournament but an exhibition of generosity and hospitality. This will be a great opportunity to put Donaghmore on the map and will undoubtedly bring out the best the club has to offer.
Senior Presentation night is still TBC.
Culture: The club is hosting a Céili on the 25th Jan in the Bardic. Great night’s dancing for young and old and of course a great chance to meet new people. Save the date and don’t be afraid to come along and experience something new but old?
Sympathies & support: The club, all our players and members continue to offer our thoughts, prayers and support for all families in our club and our community dealing with sickness and bereavement at this time. Please remember as the festive season ends we should remain considerate not just the elderly but anyone who finds themselves lonely and make an extra special effort to call or visit.
