CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Malin have been drawn in the same group as Glenswilly, Gaoth Dobhair and Sean MacCumhaills in the Radio Na Gaeltachta Senior Championship.
ULSTER SENIOR LEAGUE
Malin won their first game in the Ulster senior league last weekend against Eglish on a scoreline of Malin 2-11 Eglish 1-10. The Malin team and scorers were: Declan Lafferty, Connor McColgan, Kieran McColgan, Michael McLaughlin, James Gallagher, Damien Harkin (0-01), Gary Collins, Anthony Kelly (0-01), Niall McLaughlin, Danny McCarron, Dan McDaid (1-04), Paul McLaughlin (0-01), Brendan McLaughlin (1-03), Conor Byrne (0-01), Gary Farren. Subs used Aidan Bambrick for James Gallagher and Stephen Doherty for Conor Byrne. The seniors are away to Bryansford in County Down next weekend.
MINORS BEAT CARN
Malin minors won their local derby against Carndonagh on Saturday in an entertaining and hard fought game. Best for Malin on the day were Peter Doherty and Ryan Doherty who were solid in the fullback line, Connor McColgan had a great game at centre back and the young midfield pairing of Ciaran Doherty and Cormac Cullinan more than held their own and with four out of the six forwards scoring the Malin forward unit looked good.
Malin team and scorers: Callum Doherty, Conor Kelly, Peter Doherty, Ryan Doherty, Jonathan McLaughlin, Connor McColgan, Aidan Bambrick, Ciaran Doherty, Cormac Cullinan, Dan McGonagle, Christopher Doherty (0-02), Conor McGeogeghan (0-02), Aran McLaughlin, Danny McCarron (1-02) and Christopher McLaughlin(0-03). Subs Used: Lee McDaid for Dan McGonagle (10 mins), Daniel Houghton (1-00) for Conor Kelly (25 mins), Jordan McLaughlin for Aran McLaughlin (45 mins). Next up for Patrick Collins’ side is an away game against Moville on Friday the 6th at 7.00pm.
MALIN LADIES
The senior ladies started their league campaign last weekend and were defeated away to Urris. The ladies play at home next Sunday at 11.00 against Urris again, all support welcome
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Club membership will be collected in the club house on a Sunday morning from 11am – 1pm from now until end of March. No membership will be accepted after the 31st of March. No one other than fully paid up club members for 2015 will be considered for all Ireland tickets. The cost of club membership is €20 per non-playing adult and €2 for non-playing child.
TEXAM HOLD’ EM
Malin senior players are running a poker tournament fundraiser upstairs in the clubhouse on Friday 13th of March. The tournament format is a €50 freeze out and €10 registration fee with 15,000 starting stack blinds, 25/50 increasing every twenty minutes. Registration is from 8.00 with a 9.00 sharp start, refreshments will be served. Please contact Finbar Collins on 0863182844 or any senior or reserve player for more details. All poker enthusiasts welcome!
STRICTLY COME DANCING
Malin GAA will host a Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser in aid of our underage teams on Easter Sunday Night the 5th of April at 8.00pm in the Plaza, Buncrana. This is guaranteed to be a great nights craic with some club stalwarts, members and local stars taking to the dancefloor.This is one night you will not want to miss. Tickets will be available soon with high demand expected so save the date and keep up to date with the progress of our dancers and ticket information on Facebook.
ST PATRICK’S DAY BIG BREAKFAST
Malin ladies are running a Big Breakfast on St. Patrick’s day from 9.30 – 2.00 upstairs in the club house. This is a major fundraiser for our Ladies teams so come along and support the girls and enjoy a good breakfast to set you up for the day.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
U6 team training every Sunday from 10.00 – 11.15
U8 team training every Saturday from 3.00 – 4.15
U10 team training every Sunday from 11.30 – 1.00
U12 team training every Saturday from 4.30 – 6.00 and Tuesday from 5.45 – 7.00
U14 team training every Saturday from 9.30 – 11.00 and Tuesday from 5.30 – 7.00
U16 team training every Monday from 4.30 – 6.30 and Friday 4.30 – 6.30
Senior and Reserve team training every Tuesday and Friday from 7.30 – 9.00
UNDERAGE/SENIOR GIRLS TRAINING
U6,U8 and U10 girls team training every Saturday from 11.00 – 12.30 U14 and U16 girls training every Wednesday from 5.15-6.15
Senior Ladies training every Tuesday and Thursaday from 7.30-8.30 indoor
LOTTO
There was no winner of this week’s lotto jackpot of €850. Sequence drawn was2-6-5-7-3-4-1 . €50 winner was Conor Byrne, Beaugh . The €20 seller prize went to Christopher McLaughlin, Aughaclay. Next week’s jackpot is €900.
CLUB SHOP
The club shop is open every Saturday from 12.00 – 2.00and Sunday from 11.20 – 2.00 or alternatively contact Susan Byrne on 9370638 or 0867832242 . The shop has a great range of stock in all sizes including coats, jackets, hoodies, tracksuits, socks, shorts,hats and much more club merchandice.
CONGRATULATIONS
Finally the club would like to congratulate former captain Paul Doherty (B.D) and his partner Michelle on the birth of their baby daughter Ciara.
By Sinéad Breen Donegal PRO Mon 2nd Mar
