Our Annual Dinner Dance was held in the Malin Hotel last Saturday night. Special Guests on the night were Tom Comack and Hugh Devenney, who spoke very well of the club.
Awards were given out on the night with Gary Farren winning the senior player of the year.
Christopher McLaughlin won the young player of the year.
Conor Kelly won reserve player of the year. The minor team collected their Division 2 Shield medals and cup. Connor McColgan won minor player of the year with Joseph Doherty (P.M) winning most improved player.
Daniel Houghton won under 16 player year with Martin O’Connor winning the most improved player. The under 16 ladies player of the year was won by Caiti Farren with Breda Doherty winning most the improved player.
The players who represented the County, Aoife McColgan and Tara Kelly, were also acknowledged on the night with a presentation. Aoife McColgan was presented with the Division 2 Cup which she helped Donegal ladies to win last year.
Oisin McGonagle won the Seamus McCloskey award. Our club referees Shaun McLaughlin and John Paul Houghton were also acknowledged for their services throughout the year. Our Colaisti Inis Eoghan representatives were also given a presentation. The club appreciation awards went to Denise Mc Carron and Suzanne Mullarkey. Danny McColgan was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mark Monagle, who recently sponsored club gear for our senior team, won the overseas award. Finally, Elaine McColgan, our club secretary, won the club person of the year award.
Our Underage Presentations for the 2016 year will take place upstairs in our Clubhouse on Sunday 29th January at 6.30pm. Special Guests in attendance are Donegal Ladies Goalkeeper, our very own Aoife McColgan and Donegal player Ryan McHugh. All club members are welcome to attend to reward our young players and acknowledge their achievements of the last year.
The Under 6 fundamentals sessions are held every Sunday at 10:00-11:15am. The Under 10 boys training is on every Sunday from 11:30-12:45pm. New players are always welcome.
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €750. The numbers drawn were 3-1-5-7-2-6-4. The €50 winner was Matthew McColgan, Culkeeny. Next week’s jackpot is €800.
Our Know Your Parish Quiz will take place on Saturday 25th February from 8.30pm in our Clubhouse. This is where Parish’s town-lands pit themselves against each other in a bid to win the coveted crown of the Parish’s smartest townland. It’s never too early to get your team organised. Teams of 4, with €5 entry per person. It’s always a great night of controversy, competition and fun. Please note the Committee’s answers are always right.
The club’s fundraising committee are delighted to announce that Malin Gaa will be hosting a Stars in their Eyes in the Malin Hotel on Easter Sunday 16th April, all in aid of our Minor Board. Please keep the date free and keep an eye on our Facebook for more details as they become available.
There will be a coaching workshop on tackling in the Malin GAA clubhouse on the 30th January @ 7pm. The workshop will be ran by Gary Mallon. The workshop is open to everyone so when it’s at our club it will be a great chance to learn something new. Contact Danny Lafferty for more information on 0868988180.
The ‘Rising Stars Music Academy’ will start on Saturday the 28th of January. For more information contact Annah Lafferty on 0866680565. The times for each session are 12:15-1:00pm for the 5-10 age group and 1:00-1:45pm for the 11-16 age group. Classes will be €5.
The Club Shop is open every Saturday from 12.00pm to 2pm and Sunday from 11.20am to 2pm, alternatively contact Susan Byrne on 9370638 or 0867832242. The shop stocks a great range of in all sizes including coats, jackets, hoodies, tracksuits, socks, shorts, hats, gear bags and much more club merchandise. The club Facebook page has a picture of some of the many items available along with a pricelist.
Get Fit Gym Malin 5 weeks fitness classes €60 on special offer or gym members only €40. Pay as you go €5 or €4 gym members. Classes daily, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am, 6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8:30pm. Tuesday & Thursday 6:30am & 8pm. Lots of variety from class to class. Exercises adapted to suit all fitness levels. Never too late to start your new year resolutions. 1 Year Gym membership €120. Book your induction contact Charlie 0874103782 #NewYearNewYou.
