Donaghmoyne Notes

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1.      Kathleen Culleton

2.      Adam + Annalisa Ward

3.      Katie Mc Coy

4.      Cathal Keenan

5.      Pat Mc Mahon

The Intermediate Football League returns this weekend as our Seniors face up against our neighbours Corduff at home on Sunday afternoon. The lads look to return to action in the best way possible with Championship season around the corner and no better way to be prepare for that than with a win on Sunday afternoon so come along on the day to get behind the team.

Our Reserve side were in Championship semi final action on Wednesday evening as they took on Eire Og away from home in the Crawley Cup semi final. See next week’s notes for the result.

Our Minors and U16s continue their training on Friday and Tuesday evening at 7 o clock. With Championship season just around the corner full attendance is needed to prepare the very best as possible.

The U14 team were in Championship semi final action on Tuesday evening as they took on Sean Mc Dermotts away from home, see next week’s notes for the result. On Thursday evening they are back in action as they face a tough encounter against neighbours Castleblayney at home. Throw in is at 7.30 in Donaghmoyne.

On Saturday morning both our U12 squads were in league action at home in Donaghmoyne. The first game saw the B team face Oram, the lads put in a top display from start to finish and thankfully came away with the points as they made it two wins from two so far. The second game saw the A team take on neighbours Iniskeen in what proved to be a very tight encounter. Both teams really fought hard and had to earn anything they got. The lads just about got the edge needed late on and thankfully gained a narrow victory, another good win following their opening day victory over Carrickmacross during the week. Both sides return to action in the next coming days, on Saturday morning the A team face a tricky encounter at home to Monaghan Harps, throw in for that one is at 1.15. Then on Tuesday evening our B team take on Clontibret at home also, throw in is at 7.30 in Donaghmoyne. Come down on the day and show your support for our stars of the future.

We would like to congratulate the Monaghan Seniors on their brilliant win against Tyrone in the USFC Quarter Final in Clones last Sunday especially to our own clubman Padraig Donaghy.

We would like to wish the best of luck to the Monaghan Minors as they take on Tyrone this Saturday evening in the UMFC Quarter Final in Armagh at 7 o clock but especially to the 5 Donaghmoyne lads involved, Mikey Shane, David, Ronan and Stephen.

Mini Fontenoys continue this Saturday morning from 11-12 in Donaghmoyne, weather permitting. All children from the ages of 5-10 years old are welcome. Parents are asked to get involved and help out and coach our future stars. Registation will also take place for 7-10 year olds this Saturday morning at 11. Regrestration is €5 per child.

This summer see’s the return of the Kellogs GAA Cul Camps to Donaghmoyne. The camp runs from the week beginning Monday July 21^st to Friday July 25^th. The cost of the camps are as follows: 1st child 55euro, 2nd child 45euro, 3rd child 40euro each, & 35euro if a child wants to attend another camp (without gear). All Camps cater for 5 to 13 year old boys/girls and they promise to be a great week of fun for all kids to enjoy while picking up all the skills needed for Gaelic football and hurling. For further information on camps please contact Paul O’Connor on 0868374827 or @developmentmanager.monaghan@gaa.ie or log onto www.monaghangaa.ie . Make sure to book your spot ASAP so you don’t miss out.

This year sees the return of the Annual Donaghmoyne GFC Golf Classic sponsored by ‘Colemans Pub’ of Laragh. It is taking place on Friday the 27^th of June in Mannan Castle Golf Club  so everyone keep this date free in your diaries. Entry fees into the Classic are as follows; Team of 4 golfers- €120, Sponsorship of Greens- €100, Sponsorship of Tees- €100. If you wish to enter a team, we advise you to register with us ASAP to reserve your preferred tee time. Your support, as always, would be greatly appreciated by all involved in Donaghmoyne GFC. All funds from the Classic will go towards funding our new floodlighting system. To register or for more information contact: Paddy Kingham on 0866011127 or Tony Rooney on 0872808704.

Any children in the parish who would be interested in taking up a lotto selling route would be more than welcome as we would like to cover more and as much of the parish as possible. Each child selling lottos will also receive a commission. Anyone interested can contact Brian on 0872915864.

Mouthguards:
Gum Shields have now become compulsory for both training and matches in the season ahead. It’s important all juvenile players and senior players have their mouthguard in place before entering the playing grounds. At Annual Congress in April 2012, a new rule was enacted that made it mandatory to use a mouthguard in all Gaelic football matches and training sessions from January 1st 2013 for all age grades up to and including minor. The rule will now come into effect at Under 21 and Adult level from January 1st 2014. Players will not be covered under the player injury scheme if they are not wearing a mouthguard.

The Lucozade Sport Bottle Caps for the Donaghmoyne Club Crusade can be dropped into any of the 4 schools in the Parish, Mc Caugheys shop and also Lisdoonan Shop. Please Support.