OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW CLUBHOUSE: CLG Iorras wish to say a Massive “THANK YOU” to all who came along and supported us with the Official Opening of our new Clubhouse on Sunday. A great day for the club. Many thanks to all who helped out in any way, players, team coaches, parents, guests, musicians, those who helped with the catering/food (donations of home baking), car parking, side shows, photos, club merchandise, etc. So much work has gone in over the year/years for this day to happen and numerous people have helped out in so many ways big and small it would be impossible to name everyone . Your help is greatly appreciated by CLG Iorras. Thanks again one and all. The Official Opening was performed by Mairtin Mac Aibhne, President of the Ulster GAA Council and the new Bishop of Derry Donal Mc Keown blessed the clubhouse. Club Chairman Danny Friel thanked all invited guests, past committee members and players for attending and to all in the Clonmany Parish for their support on the day and on an ongoing basis. In his speech special praise was given to Helen Farren and her family, The Development Committee namely Mark Gilmore, Shane Doherty and to groundsman Jim Kelly. He concluded by thanking all who helped in any way with making the day possible. Mairtin Mac Aibhne, Sean Dunnion, Donegal County Board Chairman and other speakers spoke of the superb facilities that the club now have in place, the number of youth teams and wished the club well for the years to come. All in all another great in the clubs history and enjoyed by all.
JUNIOR A CHAMPIONSHIP: The Senior men beat Convoy in the Semi-final of the championship on Saturday night by 9 points to 8 in Ballybofey. Not the best performance by the team on the night but great to be in the final on October 12th against Naomh Ultan. Venue and time to be confirmed.
LADIES FOOTBALL: The ladies play Red Hughs in the semi-final of the Junior B Championship on Saturday at 12 noon. Venue to be confirmed check our facebook page for updates.
CLUB IORRAS: September Winners: €50-John Farren, Ballyliffin, €30-Paul Friel, Boston and €20-Jimmy Donaghey, Dunaff. Thanks to all who support our monthly Club Iorras draw.
MATCH “N” WIN: September 25th: No jackpot winner – numbers drawn: 4, 12, 18 & 22.€15 winners: Harkin Family, Annaugh, Philip Porter, Rooskey, John Joe Cleary, Cross, Josie Mc Donald, C/o Bingo and Claire Mc Carron, 3 Cleagh. Jackpot next week €820. Thanks to all our Lotto sellers and all who support this weekly draw.
U13’S: The the U13 team are home to Cloughaneely on Wednesday night , time will be confirmed on our Facebook page.
CLUB MERCHANDISE: Great selection of Club merchandise which can now be ordered , please contact Nichola Donaghey on 0866030736 if interested. Nichola has samples of all the club gear. Check our Facebook page to view the club gear. Items displayed are for children but adult sizes can also be purchased (check with Nichola for prices).
CLUB BINGO: Bingo continues every Thursday night at 9pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Clonmany.
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Any items of news for the club notes should be forwarded to Rose on 0877770639 or email rosiekelly28@eircom.net no later than 9pm on Sunday night.
