Weekly Notes
Naomh Colmcille seniors were defeated in their first leg of the preliminary round of the Intermediate championship on Sunday. The tie was switched to Fanad as the pitch in Newtown was unplayable. Final score Fanad Gaels 0-18 1-6 Naomh Colmcille. Fanad Gaels are next up in the league at home on Saturday (18th).
The reserves’ winning run stretched to 6 games this week. The deferred home match against Naomh Padraig Lifford took place on Tuesday night and resulted in a 4-point winning margin for Naomh Colmcille (1-7 to 0-6). The first leg of the preliminary round of the Intermediate reserves championship was switched to Fand on Sunday, and the reserves emerged victorious on a 0-11 to 1-9 scoreline. The teams meet again in the league at Newtown next Saturday.
The u14s suffered two defeats this week; first off in the re-fixed match against Burt on Monday, and then at home against Carndonagh on Wednesday. An away match at Red Hughs is scheduled for Wednesday (15th) – check website and Facebook for latest updates during the week.
The club will be getting a limited number of tickets for the Donegal v Tyrone match in Ballybofey on May 26. Ticket requests should be sent to Alison Ferry (0879154559) by 9 pm on Wednesday 15th May. All requests received by that time will be considered. Tickets are not being given out on a first come, first served basis. Thanks.
The next committee meeting takes place Monday (13th) at 8:00 pm.
The club’s Run for Funds 2013 takes place on Friday 31st May and Saturday 1st June at Kernans Eurospar and Pairc Colmcille. U8s, u10s and u12s will run laps of the track at Pairc Colmcille; the remaining teams, including seniors and reserves, will run on the treadmill at Kernans. Children who collect €30 or more will be entered into a spot prize draw. Please support this vital club fundraiser.
The Naomh Colmcille Cul Camp is due to take place on 8-12 July.
You can now keep up to date with the latest club news on twitter: Go to https://twitter.com/Naomh_Colmcille and hit Follow.
The club is again registered for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme so please start collecting the vouchers on behalf of the club.
Training and Match Schedule
The use of mouthguards for all underage players will be compulsory from this year onwards, and for all ages (including seniors) from next year. More details available at http://www.gaa.ie/mouthguards/; and on the club website.
Information here is correct at the time of compilation of the weekly notes. Check the Training Schedule section on the club website for latest updates on training for all age groups. The page will be updated regularly throughout the week. Updates also on the club’s Facebook page.
Subscription of €2 per player (up to and including minors) per week for training. Please make sure you bring your full kit (shorts, track bottoms, boots, sports top/hoodie/coat, drink). Remember a mouth guard is needed for training sessions as well as matches.
New players most welcome for all teams. Come along to the session scheduled below, or contact the team coach/manager (contact details on the training schedule section of the club website) for details.
U8. Training continues Saturday18th May at 11:00 am sharp for one hour. U10 girls can also come to this session.
U10. Training continues Friday 17th May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour.
U12. Training continues Friday 17th May at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour.
U14. Training continues on Sunday (19th May) at 1 pm sharp for one hour.
U16. Training continues on Monday (13th, TBC) and Wednesday (15th) at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour
Minors. See Facebook page and website for training updates during the week.
Seniors / Reserves. Training on Tuesday (14th) and Thursday (16th) at 7 pm sharp. The session will run for 1.5 hours. Both teams are then at home to Fanad Gaels on Saturday in the league (times TBC) See Facebook and website during the week for updates.
Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto
This week’s numbers were 11, 12, 14, 15, 21. Winners names will be included in next week’s notes. The Club would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of the Lotto as it gives the club the essential means of continuing to give our local kids and adults the chance to avail of a great and healthy pastime.
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