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Club News 22nd May
The Senior footballers were away to Pettigo on Saturday evening last where they recorded a victory over the hosts. This weekend the lads are free and will continue the league on the 2nd June. The U-17 footballers had a win over Cloughaneely in their opening match of the league and are away to Mc Cools next week. Preparations are well underway for the hosting of our 5k Fun Run and Walk which takes place next Tuesday the 29th May. See Facebook for more details. Well done to our U-14 Camogie and Hurling players who represented Letterkenny Gaels GAA Club in their respective Skills Competition at the weekend in Burt (Camogie) & Convoy (Hurling). In Burt Louise, Niamh and Tori had great efforts in windy conditions. Tori finished 4th and Niamh and Louise in top 10. Over in Convoy Joseph, Conal & Neil represented the hurlers with distinction. Well done all. Camogie training continues at Pairc na nGael every Friday for U8, 10 & 12 from 6.30-8pm. Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc. Underage football training continues every Sunday at the pitch. Please see below for details.
The U-14 hurlers travelled to Burt for their final league game of the season where they had a good victory. This week they travel to Carndonagh to play in the U-14A Plate Final.
An improving Letterkenny Gaels U-16 girls team made the long trek to Malin on Wednesday evening to play their latest league fixture. The girls faced off against a very strong Inishowen team and despite a slow start they worked their way back into the game coming to the break with two excellent points from Leanne Bradley and Orlaith Carey. A much improved second half saw the girls score goals through Leanne Bradley and Hannah Kilfeather with points from Claire Sweeney and Leanne Bradley. The girls had a goal disallowed in the final quarter. Late in the game the hosts scored two goals to seal the victory. This was a very encouraging display from the young Gaels as they move on to play Naomh Colmcille at home on Tuesday. Overall this was a great team display from the girls who are improving with every game.
Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6900. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 15th May
The Senior footballers made the short journey to Páirc Colmcille, Newton to play Naomh Colmcille in their refixed League match on Saturday evening past where the hosts claimed the victory. This week the lads travel to Pettigo. See Facebook for fixture details. All support welcome. Preparations are well underway for the hosting of our 5k Fun Run and Walk which takes place on Tuesday the 29th May. See Facebook for more details. The U-14 Camogs had a good win over St Eunans in the Championship Quarter Final which was played in O’Donnell Park on Monday past. The U-8 and U-10 Camogs played in a blitz at the O’Donnell Park on Friday evening. Thanks to the St. Eunans club for hosting and the hospitality.
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc. The U-11 footballers welcomed Glenswilly to the Glebe last Monday evening for a challenge game. Both clubs had two teams who played out a number of games. The U-12’s traveled to Lifford on Wednesday night to take on Naomh Padraig in the League. The lads didn’t get into the rhythm of the game in the first half and although they improved their performance in the second half they couldn’t claw back the hosts. Well done to the U-16 footballers who recorded a good victory over Moville in the U-16 Championship last Tuesday evening. The lads are fixed play Naomh Ultan this week in their final group game of the Championship. Underage football training continues every Sunday at the pitch. Please see below for details.
New members are always welcome. The U-14 hurlers welcomed neighbours St. Eunan’s to Páirc na nGael last Thursday night where the visitors finished strongly to claim the win.
Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6850. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 1st May
The Senior footballers had four points to spare over Robert Emmetts on Saturday past while the reserves lost their high scoring game. This weekend the lads are at home to Urris. See Facebook for fixture details. All support welcome. Our U-14 hurlers have qualified for Féile na nGael 2018 which takes place on 8th, 9th and 10th of June next. The lads will travel to Tubercurry in Co. Sligo for their section of the competition. In the coming weeks, parents of the boys are undertaking a fundraising drive to help with the cost of this and we are asking for the support of club members and the wider community with this. We will be hosting various events and any support would be appreciated. Well done to the Gaels Camogs who represented Woodland National School in the Ulster Cumann na mBunscol Indoor Finals last Wednesday. The girls gave a great account of themselves in their tough group. Well done girls. On Friday evening the U10 Camogs travelled to Na Magha in Derry for their first Blitz of the season. The girls played games against Na Magha, Naomh Padraig and Burt. The U-14 Camogs welcomed Four Masters to Páirc na nGael on Monday night where the young Gaels recorded a one point victory.
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc. The U-16 footballers had a good victory over Burt in their first game of the Championship last Tuesday. This was a tough physical encounter which will stand to the lads in their upcoming games. The U8 and U10 footballers were on the road again on Saturday morning as they travelled to Killgordan to take on Red Hughs for the second round of games of this season's series of GAA football GO Games. Both clubs fielded two teams at U8s and U10s respectively and there were some excellent footballing skills on display. The games were all very evenly matched contests with all the boys and girls having a great time. Next up for the young Gaels is a home fixture against Sean MacCumhaills in two weeks time.
New members are always welcome. The U-14 hurlers had a two point victory over Buncrana in the league last Thursday and will play Setanta this Thursday.
The young girls U-16 football team had their first match of the 2018 on Thursday past. The girls lost the match to a strong Dungloe side. This week they are away to Burt.
Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6750. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 24th April
The Senior footballers were defeated by a good Carndonagh side at Páirc na nGael on Saturday past. This weekend the lads are away to Robert Emmetts. See Facebook for fixture details. All support welcome. Our U-14 hurlers have qualified for Féile na nGael 2018 which takes place on 8th, 9th and 10th of June next. The lads will travel to Tubercurry in Co. Sligo for their section of the competition. In the coming weeks, parents of the boys are undertaking a fundraising drive to help with the cost of this and we are asking for the support of club members and the wider community with this. We will be hosting various events and any support would be appreciated.
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc. The U-12 footballers continued their season on Wednesday past when they welcomed neighbours St. Eunan’s to Páirc na nGael. In windy conditions it was the visitors who left victorious.
New members are always welcome.
The U-14 had a free week past and are at home to Buncrana this Thursday evening. The girls U-16 football team took to the field on Tuesday evening against Dungloe in their first runout of 2018. This is the first U-16 girls team at the club for a number of years and we wish them well. Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6700. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 19th April
The Senior footballers got their first victory of the season when they defeated Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin. This weekend the lads are at home to Carndonagh. All support welcome. See Facebook for fixture details.
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc. Well done to the U-12 footballers who recorded a victory over Red Hughs last Tuesday evening.
New members are always welcome.
The U-14 were defeated by a strong Aodh Ruadh side last Thursday evening. The lads are free this Thursday. Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6650. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 11th April
Both our senior and reserve footballers got their seasons off to a start with home games against Downings on Saturday evening past. On the night both teams were defeated. This weekend the lads are away to Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin. In Camogie news, eighteen girls and parents from the club took part in the annual Camogie Caman to Croker day on Sunday past. Travelling on the Donegal team bus driven by James Patton, the team played 3 matches against girls from Cork, Galway and Kerry . They battled well in these matches against much bigger girls cheered on by coaches Annie and Ellen and proud parents. With lots of photos to remember the occasion, the squad thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the fantastic experience of playing on Croke Park in a well run event. Thanks to Annie and Ellen, and Noelle, Alison, Marie Therese, Anne, Rosaleen, James and James who assisted.
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc.
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Club News 4th April
The Club hosted a very successful Golf Classic on Good Friday at Portsalon Golf Course. The overall winner was Donal Murphy’s team. Thanks to all who took part, to all the sponsors and to Portsalon Golf Club for hosting. Pride of place this week goes to Ray Winters and his U-14 Hurling charges who qualified for The Feile na nGael 2018. The lads had a big day on Saturday in Buncrana and Burt and now look forward to the finals in June. Training for the U-14s continues every Tuesday evening at the pitch from 6.30-7-30pm. In Camogie the U-14s tried their best at the Camogie Feile in Convoy on Saturday but it wasn't their day. With all but one of the squad available next year, they will be back for another go in 2019.
U10 & 12 blitzes in O'Donnell park Friday 6th April as part of Pan Celtic Festival with all girls invited to take part in a parade in Letterkenny at 2pm.
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc.
Sympathy is extended to Tommy Gallagher, Rathmullan and the Smyth family Ballyraine, on their recent bereavements. Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6550. Next week is our 2nd anniversary and to celebrate this we are offering €100 on the line for the Jackpot sheet and if the Snowball isn’t won on 45 numbers or less, we will be giving away €500 for the house. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 20th March
The Senior Footballers season will commence next Saturday week 31st March with an away fixture against Naomh Padraig Leifear. A full list of League fixtures are available on the Club Facebook and Website. Well done to all the children and parents who braved the Artic conditions at the St. Patrick’s day Parade on Saturday past. A huge thank you to Bairbre Uí Chathail Maura Uí Bhaoill, Yvonne Uí Bhaoighill and their team of helpers for putting the float together. An Intensive Irish Language revision course, focused on the Leaving Certificate, will commence on Tuesday evening 10th April in the Gaelscoil, Glencar, Letterkenny. (Times to be confirmed). The course is open to all Club members. For more information please contact Bairbre on 0894218215. Brian Diver was early out of the blocks on Bank Holiday Monday for St. Eunan’s College when he scored the opening score of the MacLarnon Cup Final with a superbly taken goal on the third minute of the match. The Sentry Hill lads have it all to do again as the match finished in a draw with the reply to take place in Celtic Park, Derry. The Club will host a Golf Classic on Good Friday, 30th March from 8am at Portsalon Golf Club. The cost is €100 per team of four and there are prizes of approximately €1500 to be won on the day. There are also free ‘Goodie Bags’ for each team member. Please contact Portsalon Golf Course on 0749159459 to book a time or contact Brendan on 0877734230 or John on 0833058347 for more information. All welcome. The Donegal GAA Annual Club Pass is currently available to purchase through the Club. This Pass entitles the holder entry to all adult club games within the County both League and Championship. Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc.
Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6450. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 13th March
The Club will host a Golf Classic on Good Friday, 30th March from 8am at Portsalon Golf Club. The cost is €100 per team of four and there are prizes of approximately €1500 to be won on the day.There are also free ‘Goodie Bags’ for each team member. Please contact Portsalon Golf Course on 0749159459 to book a time or contact Brendan on 0877734230 or John on 0833058347 for more information. The Donegal GAA Annual Club Pass is currently available to purchase through the Club. This Pass entitles the holder entry to all adult club games within the County both League and Championship. Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc. Well done to Woodland National School Camogie team on their great win last week in the Cumann na mbunscol Indoor County Final in Burt.
The U-16 footballers got their season off to a start with a home game against St. Michaels on Sunday past. Unfortunately the lads lost to the men from The Bridge. This Monday they travel to Portsalon to take on Fanad Gaels.
Please contact your relevant manager for more details.
Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6400. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
Club News 6th March
The final Club Registration evening will take place this Friday 9th March at the Clubroom from 7-9pm. Please make every effort to attend. The Club will host a Golf Classic on Good Friday, 30th March from 8am at Portsalon Golf Club. The cost is €100 per team of four and there are prizes of approximately €1500 to be won on the day. There are also free ‘Goodie Bags’ for each team member. Please contact Portsalon Golf Course on 0749159459 to book a time or contact Brendan on 0877734230 or John on 0833058347 for more information. All welcome. The Donegal GAA Annual Club Pass is currently available to purchase through the Club. This Pass entitles the holder entry to all adult club games within the County both League and Championship. Please contact any club officer to get yours in time for the 2018 season. Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure in Letterkenny are currently stocking Club gear which includes replica jerseys, training tops, jackets, bobble hats, scarfs etc. Indoor Camogie training continues every Friday at the Lyit for U-8 and U-10 girls from 6.30 to 7.45 and the U-14’s train at the Community Centre 4G Pitch on Monday evenings from 6-7pm. All welcome. Underage football training continues for U-6, U-8, U-10 & U-12 children. The U-6 training will be in the Woodlands hall at 6pm on Friday evenings while the U-8 & U-10’s will be on in the Aura from 11am to 12noon on Sunday’s. U-12, U-14 & U-16 training is on different evenings during the week. Please contact your relevant manager for more details. Indoor Hurling continues every Thursday evening at the Leisure Centre from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. All welcome. Bingo continues every Monday in the Arena 7. The Jackpot stands at €6350. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome. For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael |
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