Weekly Notes
The seniors and reserves suffered narrow defeats in their away fixtures against Downings on Saturday evening.
Naomh Colmcille seniors travelled to Downings seeking to avenge their opening-day defeat; however they came up short by the narrowest of margins. Final score Downings 2-10 1-12 Naomh Colmcille. The second leg of the preliminary round of the Intermediate championship against Fanad Gaels is next up for the seniors at home next Sunday (tbc). A home win is needed to take the tie to a play-off.
The reserves went down to a narrow 3 point defeat away to Downings on Saturday. Final score Downings 2-10 2-7 Naomh Colmcille. The reserves take on Fanad Gaels in the second leg of the preliminary round of the Intermediate reserve championship next Sunday (tbc), needing to avoid defeat to progress to the next round.
Well done to the u8s who competed in their Northern board blitz at Glenswilly on Saturday; St. Eunans also took part. A special well done to the girls and younger players that took part. Great turn out by all. Thanks to Glenswilly for hosting.
The u12s hosted Red Hughs in Newtown on Monday evening. The green and yellow teams both recorded great victories. The next match for both teams is at St. Eunans on Monday (3rd) at 7:00 pm.
The u14 championship had to be re-drawn last week, so the scheduled game against Termon did not take place. The teams are now due to meet in Newtown later this month. See website and Facebook for more details and updates.
The club’s Run for Funds 2013 took place on Friday and Saturday. Thanks to everyone who took part and supported it; a special thanks to the underage kids for their help with this fundraiser. Thanks also to Kernans Eurospar for letting us have the treadmill at their shop.
A quiz night for the Feile team is being held at the clubhouse on Thursday (6th) at 9:00 pm. Everyone welcome, especially the Feile players and parents. Please support this vital fundraiser for the team.
U10s have a blitz this Saturday (8th) – more details during the week by text and on Facebook/website.
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 Saturday 8th June at 11:00 am sharp for one hour. U10 girls can also come to this session.
U10. Training continues Friday 7th June at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour. Blitz on Saturday (8th); details during the week
U12. Training continues Friday 7th June at 6:30 pm sharp for one hour. Away match on Monday (3rd) at 7:00 pm against St. Eunans.
U14. Training continues on Sunday (9th June) at 1 pm sharp for one hour (TBC).
U16. Training continues on Monday (3rd) and Wednesday (5th) 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 (4th) and Thursday (6th) at 7 pm sharp. The session will run for 1.5 hours. Both teams are then home to Fanad Gaels in the championship next Sunday (times TBC). See Facebook and website during the week for updates.
Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto
Last week’s numbers were 1, 7, 13, 18, 21. Columba O’Donnell matched 4 numbers and won €75. Lotto results and winners for this week 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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