This weekend is going to be a busy one for the hurlers of Letterkenny Gaels as they cycle and Puc their way to GAA headquarters at Croke Park in Dublin.
The virtual Cyclathon and Puckathon will take place in the Courtyard Shopping Centre and Páirc na nGael, Thorn Road, over the two days.
The novel fundraiser kicks off in the Courtyard Shopping Centre on the Saturday at 11am and the Gaels hope to have the journey of 236k completed on static bikes which were kindly sponsored by Halfords, Letterkenny by 5pm. Club members in teams of four will do the virtual journey alternatively and will be joined on the day by ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’ Team Leader, Danny Ryan.
On Sunday, attention turns to Páirc na nGael and the Puckathon where Club hurlers young and not so young will virtually Puc their way through the 236k journey where repeated lengths of the pitch will cover the distance. Sponsor cards are available from club members. Raffle tickets will also be on sale at both locations.
All club members are encouraged to take part or help out over the weekend.
Ar mhaith leat feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge in am don Ardteistiméireacht? Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn are running an intensive Irish course over three evenings on Tuesday 9th/16th/23rd May ó 7-9 i nGaelscoil Adhamhnáin le Caitlín Ní Bhroin. Beidh an dianchúrsa Gaeilge seo dírithe ar dhaoine a bheidh ag ullmhú don LC ach beidh fáilte roimh dhaoine eile má bhíonn spás ar fáil. Max 20 in group. Book a place now. Phone Bairbre 0894218215. €10 don chúrsa iomlán.
Club members are reminded of the Home Insurance offer we are promoting in association with AIB Bank Letterkenny where members can nominate Letterkenny Gaels as their chosen club when taking out Home Insurance with them. See Club Facebook for more details.
The U-8 Footballers traveled to MacCumhaill Park to take part in a Blitz with their Twin Towns rivals. The Gaels fielded three teams made up of both girls and boys with great skill on display from both clubs. Thanks to MacCumhaills for hosting and well done to all the boys and girls who took part.
On Wednesday evening our young U-9 footballers hosted Mc Cumhaills in a mini Blitz at the Glebe. Both clubs fielded two teams with great skill on display from all the children.
Letterkenny Gaels U-12 footballers played Clg Baile Na NGalloglach on Friday past. This was a closely fought game with the hosts winning out in the end. There was plenty of upcoming talent on display on the night.
On Friday night, our young U-12 girls football team continued their winning ways with a good victory over neighbours St. Eunan’s. Their competitive season is now complete with a few remaining blitzes to be played.
Under 16s girls and younger football training is on every Sunday morning from 11am to 12 noon at Pairc na nGael. Over 16/seniors is on Fridays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Pairc na nGael. Senior ladies circuit training is on in the Clubroom on Fridays at 6.30 for U-16’s, U-18’s and senior ladies.
Our U14 Camogie girls had a good win over Burt on Monday evening. Outdoor Camogie Training for U-8, U-10 & U-12 continues every Friday evening at the pitch from 6-7pm. U-12, U-14 & U-16 training continues at the pitch every Monday evening from 6-7.30pm. New players always welcome.
On Thursday night at Páirc na nGael our U-14 hurlers had a good win over a very young Four Masters side. Next Thursday evening the lads will welcome Dungloe to the Glebe.
Brian Diver and Cathair O Dochartaigh both played for Co. Donegal minors in the recent victory over Co. Monaghan. Maith sibh buachailli. On Sunday at the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy our young U-10 hurlers took part in their first Blitz of the season. The team played five games where they won three, drew and lost one. Well done all. Outdoor hurling training takes place every Thursday evening from 6.30-7.30pm at Páirc na nGael for U-6 to U-12’s. All welcome.
Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €4250. Lines are €40 and Houses are €130. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.
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