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Club News 10th July 2017
The Junior A Championship match between Letterkenny Gaels and Na Rossa took place at a very wet Páirc na nGael on Sunday morning past. The lads had a good three point win with Shay Doherty finishing the game with eight points. As Urris were unable to field the Junior B team are now guaranteed a semifinal spot in their championship. Attention now turns back to the league with the teams traveling to Fanad this weekend. Throw in times to be confirmed. See Facebook for details.
There are two remaining camps coming up at Letterkenny Gaels with the annual Cúl Camp and Camogie Camp scheduled. See Facebook for more information.
The U-12 hurlers had a good game against Setanta on Thursday evening with the Killygordan men grinding out a victory. On Tuesday evening the Minor hurlers travelled to Burt to play in the Minor Championship semi final. While the lads played an evenly matched game showing great skills it was not enough to secure a win and lost out to a determined Burt team. Thanks to Conor, Stephen and Pauric for all the work during year with the lads.
On Sunday morning our young Ladies Football team made the short journey to Ballybofey to take on Sean Mac Cumhaills in the first leg of the Ladies Junior B Football Championship. Unfortunately the ladies lost out to a stronger and more experienced Twin Towns outfit.
Letterkenny Gaels U-8 & U-10 Camogs travelled to Burt on Friday evening to participate in their second Blitz of the season. The girls played a number of entertaining matches against the hosts Burt and neighbours St. Eunan's. Thanks to all the parents for traveling and supporting the girls and to Burt for hosting.
Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4750. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. 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 3rd July 2017
The Junior Championship took centre stage last weekend with the Junior B's recording a good win over Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin and the Junior A's sharing the spoils with Naomh Colmcille. This weekend the action continues at Páirc na nGael where we welcome Pettigo and Na Rossa for the respective Championships. All support welcome. Throw in times to be confirmed. See Facebook for details. Congratulations to Oisin Cannon and the Donegal Senior Ladies Football Team on their Ulster Final victory over Monaghan at the weekend. This summer at Letterkenny Gaels we have three exciting weeks of GAA fun which includes Hurling, Cúl Camp & Camogie at Páirc na nGael, Glebe, Letterkenny. See Facebook for more information. The Seamus De Faoite Summer School will be running from 17th-21st of July. This Ulster GAA Irish language course is free to Club members and anyone interested can get more information on the Club Facebook page.
The U-12 hurlers defeated Four Masters on Thursday evening and the lads welcome Setanta this week.
Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4700. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.
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Club News 27th June 2017
The seniors lost their game at the weekend away to Naomh Brid. This weekend sees the beginning of the Junior Championships. Throw in times to be confirmed. See Facebook for details. All support welcome. This summer at Letterkenny Gaels we have three exciting weeks of GAA fun which includes Hurling, Cúl Camp & Camogie at Páirc na nGael, Glebe, Letterkenny. See Facebook for more information.
It was a busy weekend of blitzes for our young footballers with the U-8's and U-10 teams taking part. The U-12 girls also competed in their first Blitz of the season. Training continues every Sunday morning at 10:30am for U-8s, U-9s and U-10s. New boys and girls are welcome to try out anytime. Both the U-12 and U-16 hurlers were in action on Tuesday evening last where both teams lost their opening games in the leagues to St. Eunan's.
The U-10 girls traveled to Termon last Friday for their first Blitz of the season. The young Gaels team battled hard with great skill on show.
Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4650. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.
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Club News 20th June 2017
This Saturday both our senior and reserve footballers are away to Naomh Brid in the All County League. All support welcome. Throw in times to be confirmed. See Facebook for details.
U-14 hurling training continues every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6.30-7.30pm.
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Club News 6th June 2017
Last weekend both our reserve and senior footballers lost their games to Naomh Muire. This weekend we are at home to Downings. See Facebook for fixture details. All support welcome. Well done to Cahair O'Dochartaigh & Brian Diver who played with the Donegal Minor Hurlers in their impressive victory over Armagh in the Ulster quarter final in Ballybofey at the weekend. Both lads had a massive impact on the game and now look forward to the Ulster semi final against Derry in the first week in July. Congratulations to Letterkenny Gaels player Peter O'Donnell who came joint 2nd in the Donegal Senior Puc Fada competition which took place on Monday on Kirkneedy Mountain. We hosted our annual 5k Road Race, Fun Run & Walk on Tuesday evening last. It was great to see so many young Gaels tackling the course.
We will be holding a Cake Sale in the Church of the Irish Martyrs Community Room after Mass on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. Please contact Catherine 087 683 9925 or Aideen 086 816 3605 to donate. On Saturday morning our U-8 footballers travelled to Killygordan for a Blitz versus Red Hughs. Both clubs fielded three teams with a mix of boys and girls on each side. There was great football skills on display and all games were played with great spirit and effort. Thanks to Damien Wilson and Red Hughs for the hospitality and a very well run blitz. Two teams from the Letterkenny Gaels U10s squad took part the annual Joe Larry Memorial tournament held in Ardara on Monday 5th June. Both teams were drawn in a very tough group with Malin and Glenties, who went on to win the overall competition. These young Gaels battled well and the BLUE team progressed to the Plate Final but were unfortunate to loose out to Pettigo in the Final. The Letterkenny Gaels RED team went out in the semifinal of the plate to a very stong Glenfin team who went on to win the Plate competition. The teams travelled back to Arena 7 for some hard earned refreshments and food. Thanks to all the coaches and parents who travelled to Ardara to support our young footballers and a special thank you to Enda and Claire Nicholls for the kind hospitality in Arena 7. Thanks to John McConnell and the Ardara CLG for a very well run tournament and the kind hospitality show to Letterkenny Gaels.
Our U10 girls travelled to Carndonagh to take part in a blitz on Friday. Gaels fielded 2 teams, pink team mostly U10 & purple mainly U9. Both teams had 4 matches against teams from Carndonagh, Burt, St Eunans, Muff & Na Magha. The pinks were undefeated whilst the purples showed great progress. With most other clubs having 8 players, it was wonderful to see 22 Gaels wearing their maroon jerseys with pride. Lots of singing on the way home & a few treats from the shop! Thanks to coaches Una, Bridget, Ellen & Tori and to Carndonagh club for organising a great evening of camogie.
Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4500. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.
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Club News 30th May 2017
This weekend both our reserve and senior footballers are at home to Naomh Muire in Round nine of the All Sport Division 3 League. See Facebook for fixture details. All support welcome. Hard luck to our U-14 hurlers who lost out to Buncrana in their Shield final match on Thursday night.
Well done to our U-12 girls football team who played a challenge game against Sean Mac Cumhaills on Sunday at McCool Park in Ballybofey. This was a great run out for the girls and an experience to play on the County grounds.
The U-14 Camogs travelled to Belfast to take part in the Jim Nelson tournament on Saturday past. In the group matches they started against St. John's and won 2.1-0.0. The second match versus Bredagh went the same way with Gaels on top 4.1-0.1. The final group match against Loch Mor Dal gCais would decide who would top the group and in a great battle, Gaels came out victorious 2.1-2.0. Due to late withdrawal in the opposite group, Gaels had a bye in the quarter final and went through to play defending champions Ballycastle in the semi. The girls were outplayed by an impressive Ballycastle team that went on to win the final. This was an excellent day of camogie thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to St Paul's, Orla, Ciara, Clare & Willie. It was very heartening to get such positive comments about our girls and how they played. As always it was an all round team display, all girls getting match time & showing great improvement. The girls are already looking forward to next year.
We convey our sympathies to the Kelly and Doherty Families, Urris on their recent bereavement. Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4500. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.
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Club News 23rd May 2017
This weekend both our reserve and senior footballers travel to Dunkineely to take on Naomh Ultan in Round eight of the All Sport Division 3 League. See Facebook for fixture details. All support welcome. Letterkenny Gaels Minor Footballer Shay Doherty took to the field with the Donegal Minors in their Ulster quarter final match against Antrim on Sunday and contributed 2 points from play. Although the game finished in defeat for Donegal, it was a proud day for the club and Shay's family. The annual Letterkenny Gaels 5k Road Race, Fun Run & Walk takes place this Tuesday evening 30th May at 7.30pm. Registration is from 6pm at Letterkenny Gaels Clubhouse on the Thorn Road Letterkenny. Refreshments served after at the Clubhouse. See Letterkenny Gaels GAA on Facebook for more information. Well done to our U-9 & U-10 footballers who played in the Community Games football competition in Glenswilly on Saturday. On Friday evening our U-14 footballers travelled to Convoy for a league match against St. Mary's Convoy. The boys had a superb game but tired towards the end and Convoy prevailed. There was some great courage and skill on show from both teams. The Gaels had four U-12 players involved in the game and took the game to Convoy. Big thank you to all parents who travelled. Underage football training takes place every Sunday morning at Páirc na nGael from 11am to 12 noon. Congratulations to our U-14 hurlers who had a good win over Aodh Ruadh in the league last Thursday. This victory ensures that the lads are guaranteed a place in the Shield final next this week. Also last week the Minor hurlers recorded a good win over Carndonagh. Underage training continues every Thursday evening from 6.30-7.30pm. New players always welcome.
The underage Camogs had a welcome surprise at training last Friday night when they swapped their Camáns for a team bonding session with Arts & Crafts from Lynette Rodgers at Art & Soul. Outdoor Camogie Training for U-8, U-10 & U-12 continues every Friday evening at the pitch from 6-7pm. U-12, U-14 & U-16 training continues at the pitch every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm. New players always welcome. Sympathy is extended to our Cathaoirleach Charlie Cannon and his family on the recent passing of Charlie's uncle James Mc Gee, Convoy. Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4400. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. 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 16th May 2017
The senior and reserve footballers were defeated by Red Hugh's at the weekend. This weekend both teams are free. Club members are reminded of the Home Insurance offer we are promoting in association with AIB Bank Letterkenny where members can nominate Letterkenny Gaels as their chosen club when taking out Home Insurance with them. See Club Facebook for more details. On Wednesday evening Letterkenny Gaels U-9 footballers hosted Buncrana in a Blitz at Páirc na nGael. Both clubs fielded two evenly matched teams where all players battled hard. The U-10 footballers will make the return fixture next week when they travel to The Scarvey. Underage football training takes place every Sunday morning at Páirc na nGael from 11am to 12 noon.
Well done to the three Letterkenny hurlers who took part in the U-14 hurling skills competition in Convoy last Sunday. Last Thursday evening both our U-14 and Minor hurlers were in action in their respective leagues where they mixed it up with the kingpins of Donegal hurling. While the U-14 lads were just not able to compete with the physical dominance of Burt the Minor lads had a good win over Setanta.
Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4350. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. 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 9th May 2017
The senior and reserve footballers were defeated by Moville at the weekend. This Saturday both teams are at home to Red Hughs. See Facebook for more details. Last weekend the hurlers of Letterkenny Gaels virtually cycled and pucked their way to Croke Park in a unique fundraiser where, with the use of static bicycles and laps of Páirc na nGael they achieved the 236k journey. In the Courtyard Shopping Centre on Saturday the Gaels completed the journey in four hours and forty minutes while in glorious sunshine on Sunday they completed it in two hours and thirty minutes, faster than any of the local bus operators!!!! The hurlers of Gaeil Leitir Ceannain would like to thank everyone who took part, helped out or sponsored this fundraiser. More pictures and list of sponsors can be viewed on Letterkenny Gaels Facebook page. Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge in am don Ardteistiméireacht? Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn are running an intensive Irish course over three evenings on Tuesday 9th/16th/23rd May ó 7-9 i nGaelscoil Adhamhnáin le Caitlín Ní Bhroin. Beidh an dianchúrsa Gaeilge seo dírithe ar dhaoine a bheidh ag ullmhú don LC ach beidh fáilte roimh dhaoine eile má bhíonn spás ar fáil. Max 20 in group. Book a place now. Phone Bairbre 0894218215. €10 don chúrsa iomlán. Club members are reminded of the Home Insurance offer we are promoting in association with AIB Bank Letterkenny where members can nominate Letterkenny Gaels as their chosen club when taking out Home Insurance with them. See Club Facebook for more details. Letterkenny Gaels U-12 footballers hosted Goath Dobhair on Wednesday evening last at Páirc na nGael. First up were the 2006 development team, playing in ideal playing conditions, both teams played free flowing football which resulted in plenty of fine scores. Andrew Nicols marshalled the defence well for the home side, with Senan Nolan and John Antonio Gallagher full of running. Mark Patterson and Robert O’Driscoll linked up superbly with forward line and cause all sorts of problems for the away team’s defence. Gaoth Domhair won out in the end in a highly entertaining game of football. In the 2005 game, it took the boys a while to find their feet and Gaoth Dobhair opened up and early lead. When they did get going, it was an encouraging performance from a team who are showing continuous improvement as the weeks go by. The football improved greatly as the game went on, with passes starting to stick and forwards finding their range. All round this was a great team performance.
Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4300. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. 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 25th April 2017
The senior footballers lost out in their match against league leaders St. Nauls on Sunday. This weekend the lads are at home to Burt. All support welcome. See Facebook for more details. The weekend of 6th and 7th May is going to be a busy one for the hurlers of Letterkenny Gaels as they cycle and Puc their way to GAA headquarters at Croke Park in Dublin. The virtual Cyclathon and Puckathon will take place in the Courtyard Shopping Centre and Páirc na nGael, Thorn Road, over the two days. The novel fundraiser kicks off in the Courtyard Shopping Centre on the Saturday at 11am and the Gaels hope to have the journey of 236k completed on static bikes which were kindly sponsored by Halfords, Letterkenny by 5pm. Club members in teams of four will do the virtual journey alternatively and will be joined on the day by 'Ireland's Fittest Family' Team Leader, Danny Ryan. On Sunday, attention turns to Páirc na nGael and the Puckathon where Club hurlers young and not so young will virtually Puc their way through the 236k journey where repeated lengths of the pitch will cover the distance. Sponsor cards are available from club members. Raffle tickets will also be on sale at both locations. All club members are encouraged to take part or help out over the weekend.
Club members are reminded of the Home Insurance offer we are promoting in association with AIB Bank Letterkenny where members can nominate Letterkenny Gaels as their chosen club when taking out Home Insurance with them. See Club Facebook for more details. On Tuesday night our young U-12 girls football team continued their winning ways after a good victory over neighbours Milford. The girls are improving every week and are once again looking forward to their next outing, this time against St. Eunan's. The team on the night were Aoife Sweeney, Gillan Anderson, Cliodhna Patton, Clodagh O'Connor, Orlaith Carey, Claire Sweeney, Andrea Cutliffe, Niamh Sweeney, Amy Hegerty, Louise Doherty, Tori Ellis & Natasha Tinney.
Our U14 Camogie panel were in action at the Feile blitz in Convoy on Sunday last. The results didn't go our way but with 18 out of 23 girls underage next year, it was great experience for the future. The girls showed great skills but lacked physicality of older girls. They made up for that with their passion & determination. Well done everyone! A Gaels well done to Carndonagh & Four Masters who qualified this year.
Last Saturday some of Letterkenny Gaels young hurlers made the long journey to Croke Park to take part in a Go Games Tournament. They all played for over 90 minutes on the hallowed ground in teams made up of their rivals from Aodh Ruadh, Four Masters, Buncrana, St Eunans, Setanta, Burt, Mac Cumhaills, Gaoth Dobhair and Carndonagh. All the Gaels played exceptionally well and some managed to score goal or a point. This memory will be with them forever. All the players got a tour of the facilities in Croke Park and were treated to complimentary breakfast and dinner and each got a jersey for their participation.
Sympathy is extended to Maura Ui Bhaoill, her sister, Una Friel, their families and the extended Mc Elwaine family, Fanad on the sudden passing of their brother, Seamus. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a h'anam dhílis. Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4200. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.
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