*Club Forum*
The club would like to thank all those who came to the Club forum/workshop in the Parochial hall on Friday night. Some fantastic ideas came out of it that will hopefully help the club progress and fulfill its potential and become a successful club for the whole community from Milford to Rathmullan to Ramelton and all the townlands and people in between. All the ideas and suggestions from tonight will be taken on board and used to produce a club plan to develop and enhance the long and short term future of the Club. If anyone feels they have any further ideas/suggestions/opinions they wish to contribute on how the club should go forward then please feel free to email MilfordDonegalGAA@gmail.com. Also congratulations to Marty Mc Daid and Gary Helferty on each winning tickets to the Donegal v Tyrone Championship game next weekend!
*Club Newsletter – Emails Required*
The club has established a newsletter that can be emailed out to all interested parties on a weekly basis. In this weeks issue we have 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 covers the ‘Punt Kick’. We also have in our photo gallery pictures of the Donegal Community Games U10 Final from Friday where the Milford Parish team defeated Gweedore. This weeks player profile’s are on Donegal panellist Caolan McGettigan and in the underage section it is on defender Eamonn McClay. 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.
*GAA Forum Prior to Donegal v 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. For more information contact Aidan Cannon
*Seniors*
The Senior and Reserve teams will take on Moville this Saturday in Moville. Throw in times are 6pm and 7.30pm. All support greatly appreciated.
*Ladies*
The Senior Ladies will play St Eunans in a friendly this Saturday. All support appreciated.
*Donegal Minor Ladies are Ulster Champions*
Well done to Niamh Carr, Shannon McGroddy, Orla McAteer and Amber Barrett who were part of the Donegal Ladies Minor team who beat Cavan in Saturday’s Ulster Final on a scoreline of 6-6 to 2-8. Special mention must go to Amber Barrett who came on 5 minutes into the second half when Donegal were 5 points down and scored 4-1 to help Donegal claim the title.
*U16 Girls B Semi Final*
CLG BnaG 2-14 St. Michaels 3-2
The under 16 Girls qualified for the County B final with a fantastic win over St. Michaels last Monday night. Having won the toss CLG BnaG opted to play with the wind in the first half and this proved to be the correct decision as they dominated play and went in ahead at half time on a scoreline of 2-6 to 1-1. In the second half CLG BnaG took up where they left off and the wind proved no advantage to St. Michaels as they struggled to get out of their own half due to the pressure being put on whenever they had possession. CLG BnaG were able to tack on a further 8 points against the wind to always keep daylight between the sides and despite the concession of two late goals they were able too book their place in this years final. It was a great team performance but player of the match goes to Niamh Gallagher who put in a huge performance at wing forward.
*U12 Go Games*
Glenswilly A 5-9 CLG BnaG A 5-14
A great result for the A team tonight who fought back brilliantly from being 7 points down at half time to play very well in the second half to win. Best for CLG BnaG A were Rory O’Donnell, John Matthews, and Enda McGinley
Glenswilly B 0-15 CLG BnaG B 1-3
The B team got off to a bad start in their game tonight from which they never fully recovered. There’s plenty of room for improvement in this team that knows they are capable of better. Best for CLG BnaG team were Barry Donnelly, Dean Devine, and Megan Ferry.
*Donegal Community Games U10 GAA Final*
Milford (Killygarvan & Tullyfern) 2-8 Gaoth Dobhair 0-3
Milford have qualified for the Ulster Finals of the Community Games GAA for the first time ever after a superb display of football at Moyle View Park on Friday night. Playing against a significant breeze in the 1st half Milford trailed by 3 points to 1 at the halftime break, with some fantastic defensive displays from Ryan, Mc Conigley, Donnelly and Curran aided by some brilliant kick-outs from keeper Heimstra. The midfield axis of O’Donnell and Curran took a firm command of proceedings after the break with each of them scoring a goal. There were also some fine offensive performances in the second half from Mc Bride-Friel, Buchanan, Mc Cormack and Doherty to ensure an historic breakthrough for Milford in this competition. Milford now move on to represent Donegal in the Ulster Finals in Letterkenny on June 15th. Team: E.Heimstra, K Hosford, P.Ryan, M.Mc Bride, A.Curran, L.Donnelly, A.Mc Conigley, E.O’Donnell, J.Curran(C), O.Mc Gettigan, E.Douglas, A.Ferry, M.Buchanan, S.Mc Bride-Friel, A.Mc Cormack. Subs used: O.Doherty, J.Ryan, K.sweeney, F.Coll, E.Toland. Well done to coaching team of Kyle Macaulay, Odhrán Coll, Miriam Fitzsimons, Carol Gallagher, Roisin Mc Cormack, Paul Ryan and Enda Mc Hugh
*Evolution Fitness*
All paid up club members will now be able to avail of a €10 discount on 3 month membership. Normal 3 month membership is €80 but will be available to members for €70. If interested contact Jack Duddy at Evolution Fitness beside the mart in Milford
*Lotto*
This weeks lotto numbers were 7-15-19-21. No jackpot winner, 4 match 3 winners gets €20 each. The winners were: Damian Toland, Milford, Barry McNulty, Milford, Jackson Rox, Travellers Inn, & Ann T Friel, Ballyare. Next weeks Jackpot is €560.
*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
*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 Monday from 6-7.30pm 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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