Donaghmore GAA Club Notes. Web: https://donaghmoregaa.ie
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Sympathies & support: The Club continues to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Micky Mulgrew RIP. Father, Grandfather and friend to many of our current committee and players. Rest in peace Micky.
We 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 remain considerate to the elderly and anyone who finds themselves alone and make an extra special effort to call or visit.
Memorial Bench: Some or all may have noticed that the viewing area of the pitch has been furnished with a beautiful summer seat in memorial to Sean, Marie and Barry. A fitting tribute to three great gaels who spent so much time there over the years and who would love nothing more than to have others rest there as they watch the football. Always in our thoughts.
Lotto: 7-8-9-22. 7 Match 3 winners get £15 each; Grace Faloon; Roíse Bowen; Geno Hegarty; Michelle Coary; Patricia Toner; Roseleen Mc Glone; Paula Hanna. NEXT DRAW: Mon 10th Feb. JACKPOT £4100. Thanks as always for your great support and good luck everyone.
Club Donaghmore Draw Winner for FEB: Garrett Haughey £150, Dermot Faloon £50
Registration: It’s that time of year again. The club would ask that as many people as possible register by signing up to Club Donaghmore. You also get entered in the Club Donaghmore members monthly draw won by Garrett and Dermot (above). It represents great value for money for our members and is an essential revenue for the development of the club. Contact Mark Nugent (registrar) on 07833367485 or John Mc Kenna (Club Donaghmore Rep) 07515288224.
Last man Standing: Thanks to everyone who entered this years LMS. Nothing short of a massacre in the first week saw almost half the first picks dumped out. Good luck to everyone still in.
Quiz: Thank-you to everyone who supported the Ladies Quiz last Friday evening. A great nights craic was had by all. Special thanks also to all who helped organise and those who donated prizes for the raffle. Look out for the next one in April.
National Draw Tickets: Thank you to the always keen ticket sellers who took ownership of the national draw tickets and to those who bought so far. Last chance to get a £10 ticket as all tickets sold or otherwise need to be returned by next Wednesday 12th.
Ladies Senior: Pre-season continues with team gym sessions and Thursdays on the field with the minors 7:30pm – 8:30pm. Well done ladies and good luck in the season ahead.
Ladies minors: Training continues Mondays 7:30- 8:30pm and Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm with the seniors. Feb is almost here and with fixtures expected soon the girls attention turns to match time and a friendly (at home) v Kildress which replaces training next Monday evening. Please come along and show your support. (Throw in 7pm).
U14 Ladies: a big year for all our U14’s with the Feile being staged locally. The girls training continues Sat 10:45am – 11:45 on the training pitch. Ádh mór to the girls and their mgt team; Denise, Conor, Darren, Mari and Angela.
Senior and Reserves: Training continues Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Couple of friendlies coming up will see the season start proper. New format this year will bring interesting changes.
The senior team and management are in the hunt for a capable physio to assist the team on match days. If you know of anyone keen, willing and capable please get them to contact Darren Torres 07909 996450.
Minor Lads: Training continues Wednesdays 7:30- 8:45pm and Sundays (time TBC). Again, good luck to Aidan and the lads. Friendly this Sunday (home) V Greencastle at 11am. All support welcome.
Tyrone Minors: Comhghairdeas agus maith sibh to this years Tyrone minor panel with special mention to Conor Cush and Tom Grimes who’ll represent the club this year. Ádh mór lads.
U14 lads: Again, a big year for the lads with the Feile being hosted locally. The mgt have the lads out in good time with a tough programme of training ahead. Training is set for Thursdays at 7:30pm.
Any newcomers to the club/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.
Fitted Mouth Guards: Look out for another professional mouth guard fitting session. (Tues 25th Feb between 5pm – 10pm, in the Torrent; Please note slots will be appointed to reduce long waits). An essential bit of kit, professionally fitted at cost price of only £15. Sincere Thanks once again to James and Helen Kelly for their now annual offering of this service. Go raibh maith agaibh. Please visit https://forms.gle/CqtoSmgoW2GFnvKQ8 to reserve a slot
Club Maith: For those members not familiar, the club has undertaken a programme to achieve Club Maith Accreditation. Club Maith is a Club accreditation scheme which is unique to the GAA. It allows Clubs to be benchmarked against best practice standards across the full range of GAA Club activity. A Club Maith award makes a clear, proven statement about the quality of a Club, right across the board.
Club maith will complement the clubs ambitious plans for future development. It will also see the club transform in a number of key areas. This will involve a lot of restructuring and will of course involve a lot of local talent, expertise and commitment. Please look out for opportunities where you can best place yourself moving the Club forward in the community. http://ulster.gaa.ie/club-maith/
Irish Class/Rang Gaelige: Our rang gaelige is growing from strength to strength. New course continues every Tues at 7pm for beginners/8pm for intermediate. Running for 8 weeks at £20. Finishing just before St Patrick’s Day. Contact Seán Antón Ó Conalláin on 07709714100 or saconlon15@hotmail.co.uk to register interest. New comers still welcome to join at any time.
Presentation night: for all our Seniors, Reserves and Minors is now confirmed for Sat 29th Feb in Quinns Corner. Sure to be a great nights craic for the club. Food and entertainment on the night. Tickets and final details will follow shortly. We would ask that everyone gets their tickets early so we can confirm numbers.
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 last 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.
Culture: Conor and the culture committee would like to thank all who helped organise and host the ceili last Saturday, especially all who made refreshments and helped with set-up. Great to have one back in the village. A great night for all our avid ceili dancers and hopefully something we can continue to support and enjoy. Roll on the next one.
