The club has established a newsletter that can be emailed out to all interested parties on a weekly basis. In this weeks issue we had all your club news and lotto results, as well as upcoming fixtures and training schedules for the week ahead. We also have match reports from the recent games as well as the coaching section which covered the ‘Feint and Side Step’. We also have in our photo gallery pictures from the recent Easter camp. This weeks player profile is on Donegal U21 player Christopher ‘Chippie’ Barrett. If you would like to be included on this mailing list please text your name and email address to 0863400082 or email it to milforddonegalgaa@gmail.com.
*Ulster Minor A Championship*
Best of luck to Amber Barrett, Niamh Carr, Orla McAteer and Shannon McGroddy who will line out for Donegal in their Ulster Minor A Championship clash with Cavan on Sunday 21st at 2pm.
*GAA Forum Prior to Donegal’s clash with Tyrone*
Donegal County Board will be holding a GAA forum in the build up to Donegal’s first round Ulster Championship clash with Tyrone. The forum will be held in An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny on Wednesday, 22nd of May. Guest speakers on the night will be 1992 All Ireland winning captain Anthony Molloy, RTE’s Martin McHugh, Monaghan referee Pat McEnaney, and there will also be a member of the Tyrone panel to provide some balance! MC for the night will be Charlie Collins and afterwards there will be music and craic. Tickets are available at the theatre, book early as this will be a sell out. Admission €10.
*Seniors*
CLG BnaG 2-15 Urris 1-6
Milford made it 3 out of 3 with another great win against another recently relegated side in Urris. Milford were outstanding in the first 15 minutes, winning effectively every kick out and breaking ball from both ends to race 0-5 to 0-0 up despite playing against a strong breeze. A combination of Milford taking the foot off the pedal and Urris beginning to utilise the wind to their advantage Caused a resurgence in the Clonmany men. Urris got a goal with 10 minutes to go to half time and followed that up with a flurry of frees to go in half time 1-4 to 0-6 up. Milford answered back with a Chippie Barrett goal 5 minutes into the second half and from then on it was one way traffic. Milford began to dominate midfield again and ran out fairly comfortable in the end by 12 points. Things got worse for Urris late on when another Barrett goal was followed up by a red card being issued to an Urris corner forward. Another great team performance for Milford with David Curley highlighted for special praise from manager Nigel Black. Team: Caolan Bolton, Anthony McPaul (0-1), Barry McNulty, Cormac Friel, Sean Black (0-1), TJ Evesson, Enda McHugh, Anthony Fisher, Lorcan Friel, Pauric Curley (0-1), Chippie Barrett (2-2), James Doyle, Paddy Peoples, Cathal McGettigan (0-7), David Curley (0-3). Subs: Luke Barrett for Doyle (45m), Darragh Black for Evesson (50m), Jamie Heena for C. Friel (55m), Brandon Toye for McHugh (58m)
*Ladies Intermediate League*
Milford 2-21 Glenties 1-5
The ladies team made it two out of two in the league with this comprehensive win over Glenties last Sunday. Milford played against the wind in the first half and after ten minutes were three points to one ahead. For the remainder of the half it was all Glenties as they made full use of the wind and at half time they led 1-4 to three points. Milford were first out of the blocks on the resumption of the game but the point was cancelled out straight away by Glenties to maintain their four point lead. From then on it was all Milford as the girls knocked over point after point with Lianne Boyce and Rachael Coyle especially to the fore. Goals from Orla Harrisson and Rachael Coyle made sure of the result and were the icing on the cake to cap off a great team performance which was full of hard work and a great display of point scoring. Best for Milford were Aoife Gallagher, Lianne Boyce and Rachael Coyle but player of the match goes to Katie McAteer who was making her league debut for the senior team and gave a masterful display at wing back especially in the first half against the wind..
*Unemployed*
Are you in receipt of Social Welfare and unemployed for more than twelve months? Are you interested in coaching Gaelic Games? If so you may be eligible to partake in a Social Employment Scheme, Sponsored by the Club, training will be provided. For more information contact Joe at 086-8547114 or milforddonegalgaa@gmail.com
*Traditional Session*
A traditional session, for young musicians, singers and storytellers, as well as for adults, will take place in The Travellers Inn, Milford on Friday 3rd May, beginning at 7.30 pm, Hopefully this can be continued throughout the summer with a view to getting groups together for Scor in the autumn. All musicians, young or “otherwise”, are welcome
*Lotto*
This weeks lotto numbers were 1-15-17-20. No jackpot winner, 2 match 3 winners gets €35 each. The winners were: Michael McCarron, Milford, and Marty Barrett, Drumacloghan. Next weeks Jackpot is €5,940.
*Sen/Res/u21/Minor Training*
Training for all Senior, Reserve, U21 and Minor players this Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm at the pitch in Milford. If for any reason you are unable to attend let the management know.
*Ladies Training*
Training continues at the pitch every Wednesday at 6.30pm and Saturday morning at 10am.
*U14 Training*
The U14’s have training every Friday at Fern from 5.30pm to 7pm. Managers are Darragh Kelly and Gerry Crossan.
*U12 Training Change*
U12 training will now take place on Friday at 6pm at the pitch in Milford. All welcome.
*U10 Training*
Milford GAA U10 Training continues on Friday at 6pm at Moyle View Park. Please bring Gumshields and a drink.
*U8 Fundamentals*
U8 fundamentals training this Friday from 6-7 in the Milford convent gym. Any parents wishing to help out in any way are more than welcome to attend.
*Milford GAA Club Gear*
Club gear is now available to order. The range of club gear includes Hoodies, Tracksuits tops, Windcheaters, hats, navy polo shirts, white polo shirts, and t-shirts. There is some lovely gear available at very reasonable prices and photos are available to view on the club Facebook page. Orders can be placed with either Barry on 086-3400082 or Aidan on 087-1223177.
Hoodies (Kids 5-11: €29.99. Kids 13-14: €38. Adults S-XXL: €39.99)
Track top (13/14 – Adult XXL: €38)
Windcheater (Adult S-XXL: €23)
Hat (€7.50)
Polo Shirts (Navy) (13/14 – Adult XXL: €29.99)
Training T-Shirt (Kids 5-11: €18. Kids 13-14: €19.99. Adults S-XXL: €23)
Initials can be added at an additional €2 each
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