Milford GAA News
*New Club App Launched*
The Club is delighted to announce we now have our own Club App. Download this FREE app to get all the latest Club news and info direct to your phone or tablet.
You can pick and choose what info you get, whether it is all Club news to whether it is only U16 Ladies information to whether it is just to be kept updated on your childs U10 blitzes and training.
The app will also notify you directly of all major news, results, fixtures and events that you might miss or forget seeing on the Club Facebook and Twitter pages. There is also a chat forums feature in which anyone can discuss Club activities, as well as links to our social media pages and website if you have never been on them. Managers can also use the app to stay in touch with their players, informing them of training schedules and matches directly, sending one notification instead of multiple text messages. The app provides all the latest news, lotto results, fixtures, results and latest scores right at your finger tips as well as a club shop from which you can also purchase the club lotto as well as the Club gear, especially handy for our former players and members around the world who still want to support the Club. And also coming after the AGM will be the ability to pay your Club membership through the handiness of the app and ensure you guarantee your 2015 All Ireland Final tickets (fingers crossed!) Those without a smartphone can also access the same information through the desktop version at https://milfordgaa.teamapp.com. To get the app follow these steps: 1. Download ‘Team App’ from the Apple or Google Play app store.
2. Sign up for Team App. You will be sent an email to confirm your registration.
3. Log into the app and search for ‘CLG BnaG’
4.Choose your applicable access group(s).
*Intermediate Reserve Championship Quarter Final*
CLG BnaG v Buncrana
Convoy, Monday @ 1.30pm (Ref: James Connors)
Our Reserves continue their Championship odyssey on the Bank Holiday Monday when they take on Buncrana in Convoy. St Eunans man James Connors refs the game with Convoys Gerard McHugh Snr and Jnr as linesmen. All support for this game will be greatly appreciated.
*G4M&O National Blitz*
Our G4M&O team travelled to Naomh Mearnog, Portmarnock on Saturday past to take part in their second National Blitz. This year was the biggest ever with over 1500 players participating. The day began with a mass warm up conducted by Irelands Mr Motivator, then it was off to the more serious stuff, the games. They won all of their five matches with victories over Clonakilty (Cork), Kilbride (Roscommon), Curry (Sligo), Royal Gaels (Meath) and the hosts Naomh Mearnog. The Ladies recently played Kilbride in Croke Park in a half time exhibition game in which they were defeated so this victory was particularly sweet for them, (Yes, these games are supposed to be non-competitive!!). The day showcased all the things that the G4M&O has to offer: plenty of skill, commitment, camaraderie and loads of fun. On the way home they had an enjoyable bus journey with lots of great singers and comedians on board, they stopped in the Fiddlers Reef, Carrickmacross for food and refreshments and eventually back to the Beachcomber Bar where they were entertained by the one and only DJ Mo Kelly. To quote one of the Mammies, “don’t know when I laughed as much, complete headers”, this sums up everything about their day. The team would like to thank their bus driver Liam Mc Laughlin for his service and patience and a special thanks to Marti Barrett for all the hard work, commitment and dedication preparing them for the day. Squad: Agnes Ryan, Cheryl Ní Bháile, Sharon Graham, Noelle White, Megan Hunter, Tracy Peoples, Yvonne Mcglynn, Sinead Hagan, Aisling Dorrian, Neasa Mc Bride, Paula Cullen, Aoife Deeney, Sinead McFadden, Kelly Mc Kinley, Sharon Mc Vey-Peoples
*U13s Win Shield Final*
CLG BnaG 4-11 Cloughaneely 1-5
Our U13s finished their season on a high last night with a great win over Cloughaneely in the Shield Final. The boys produced their best all round team performance and playing with a strong breeze in the first half they ran up a 10 point lead in the first half. With strength on the bench for the second half they were never going to let the Falcarragh men back into the game. Great credit to the boys who trained hard all season and improved with every match. Special mentions to Eoin O’Donnell for his great defending last night, Shane Black who scored 1-6, and Reece Ufton and James O’Donnell who improved with every game this year. Well done also to their manager Nigel Black for all his hard work with the lads over the year.
*Ulster GAA Student Bursary*
We would recommend any of our student members to have a look at the Ulster GAA Student Bursary as a means to assist them in their studies. Deadline is 12 noon on Friday 24th October. ‘Ulster GAA welcomes applications from those students from our province regardless whether their attendance is at a college inside or outside of Ulster. Applicants must:
– Be attending a full time course at a University or third level college.
– Be eligible, under Comhairle Ardoideachasi Constitution and Bye Laws, to play in Higher Education GAA competitions.
– Be in their second year of study, or above. i.e. ‘freshers’ are ineligible to apply.
– Not in receipt of any other bursary/scholarship or Sports Academy scholarships, where they are in receipt of ‘in kind’ benefits.
– Be actively involved in their Higher Education GAA club
Applications can be downloaded from www.ulster.gaa.ie or by contacting the Club directly
*Lotto*
This weeks lotto numbers were 1-6-8-21. No jackpot winner, 2 match 3 winners, win €35. Seamus Durkan and Michael Logue. Next weeks Jackpot is €1,600.
*Lucozade Sport Kit Out Project*
Lucozade Sport are back with another promotion this year which was very beneficial to us last year. However this year they are NOT looking for the bottle caps, instead they are looking for a promotional code that is found printed on the bottle underneath the wrapper. We would like to ask all our players and supporters to hold on to any Lucozade Sports bottles they come across and leave them in the designated bottle bin at the Clubhouse. Thanks again for the help collecting last year and we look forward to collecting even more this year!
*Scor na nOg*
It is that time of year were we ask all interested young singers/musicians/dancers etc to come forward as Scor na nOg will be coming up again in the next few weeks. Once again you can contact Cultural Officer Brendan Ward on 074-9152455 or 086-3409183 or email bandcward1@gmail.com
*Training Schedules*
Seniors/Reserves/U21s/Minors: Mon (8.30pm @ Crossfit LK), Tuesday & Thursday (7pm @ Pitch)
Senior Ladies: (@ Pitch): Wednesday (7pm), Saturday (10am)
Minors: (@ Pitch) Wednesday (4.30pm)
G4M&O: (@ Pitch): Mondays (8pm)
U16s: (@ Pitch): Mondays (6.30pm), Wednesdays (6.30pm)
U14s: (@ Pitch): Tuesday (4.15pm), Friday (4.15pm)
U12s: (@ Pitch) Thursdays (6pm)
U12s (Mixed): (@ Pitch) Thursdays (6pm)
Gaelic4Girls: (@ Pitch) Fridays (6pm)
U10s: (@ Pitch): Fridays (7pm)
U8s: (@ Pitch): Fridays (6pm)
*Underage Coaching*
Anyone interested in getting involved in the coaching of underage teams are asked to contact Shaun Paul Barrett on 086-6052169
*2014 Membership*
Club membership will be soon due for the 2014 year. Please be aware that Donegal tickets will only be sourced for paid up members of the Club. The rates remain unchanged from 2013:
Family – €50
Senior – €20
U18 – €10
Alternatively you can subscribe to the Club Lotto Database. For €17 a month you will receive:
– Full Family membership
– Entered into every weekly Lotto draw
– Automatically in a Christmas Hamper Draw (For subscribers only)
– 11 free weeks entry into the lotto
For more information contact Joe McNulty on 086-8547114
*Lotto Database*
Lotto database players are reminded that end of year payments are now due. Anyone wishing to join the lotto database in 2014 can download the standing order form from the Club website or contact Joe McNulty. The benefits of joining the database are:
– Full family membership for 2014 included
– Entered into every draw evey week
– Automatically in Christmas hamper draw (One for database members only)
– 11 weeks free entry to lotto draw
*Child Protection & ASAP Policies*
CLG BnaG Child Protection and Welfare Policy & Procedures and CLG BnaG Alcohol and Substance Abuse (ASAP) prevention Policy information sessions have been held for all members of the club executive and all those involved with underage teams. There will be further information sessions for underage members and their parents/guardians following the next registration in 2014. Please visit the ‘downloads’ section of our website (Milford.Donegal.gaa.ie) and view the policy for yourself. If anyone has any queries or concerns or comments please contact the club Children’s Officer Marian McNulty at 086/8506405 or marian.mcnulty@lyit.ie
*Volunteers Needed for Sub-Committees*
CLG BnaG is currently in the process of creating Sub-Committees to help implement and achieve the targets of a 5 year plan. If you feel you can contribute to the running of the Club in any small way, either in time or in ideas, please contact MilfordDonegalGAA@gmail.com, 0863400082 or send a PM. The Sub-Committees are as follows:
Finance
Underage Games Development
Adult Games Development
Club Administration
Club Facilities
PR, Communication & Culture
*Lotto Sellers Required*
The Club is seeking lotto sellers in the Milford, Ramelton and Rathmullan areas. If you are interested contact Joe McNulty on 086-8547114
*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
*Contact Us*
For all information and queries contact MilfordDonegalGAA@Gmail.com, follow us on Twitter on @CLGBnaG, and on Facebook on www.facebook.com/clgbaile.nangalloglach or see our website www.milford.donegal.gaa.ie/
*Milford GAA Club Gear*
Club gear is now available to order. Anyone who has ordered club gear but yet received it are to contact either Aidan or Barry.
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 Agnes Ryan on 086-8194751.
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