It has been a fantastic week on the pitch for the club. The week saw Northern Board Divsion 2 league quarter final and semi final wins for the U14s against Convoy and Malin respectively. The U16s had an opening league win for the U16s against St. Eunans B. On Saturday the reserves and seniors defeated Buncrana.
The seniors continued their winning start to the season with a home win against Buncrana at Pairc Colmcille on Saturday. Full time score Naomh Colmcille 3-08 0-11 Buncrana. The lads take on Aodh Ruadh at Ballyshannon on Monday (5th).
The reserves had a home win against Buncrana on Saturday evening. The lads had a 0-6 to 0-3 lead at half time, and extended this in the second half to win on a 2-13 to 0-7 scoreline. The team was Gary McDaid, Shane Ferry, Cathal Curran, Ryan Cole, Michael Friel, Padraid Carberry, Oisin Hassett, John Fullerton, Michael Lynch, Stephen Davenport, Ciaran Callaghan, Ryan Dowds, David O’Brien, Kelvin Callaghan, Adrian Marsh. Subs Gavin McDaid, Dylan McLaughlin, Ronan McKinley. The next match is away at Aodh Ruadh on Monday 5th.
The U16s got their league campaign off to a winning start at Pairc Colmcille on Friday evening against St. Eunans B. The lads lead 2-11 to 1-2 at half time, and ended up winning on a 3-16 to 2-5 scoreline. Naomh Colmcille team: Caolan McAuley, Jason Fitzpatrick, Jordan McDaid, Conor Doherty, Kevin Gallagher, Ian Fitzpatrick, Oran Downey, Brett McGinty, Michael Devine, David McNamee, PJ McBrearty, David Whoriskey, Jack Hazlett, Stephen Gallagher, Conor Lynch. Subs Keenan Diver, Mark McDaid, James Duffy, Peter Scott, Josh McConologue, Hugh O’Donnell, Jordan Gallagher, Mark Friel, Sean Bond, Sean Mitchell, Jason Coll.
The U14s have qualified for the Northen Board Division 2 final after wins against Convoy and Malin in the quarter- and semi-final respectively. They’re scheduled to take on Letterkenny Gaels in the final at Burt on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
The U14s lead from start to finish in the quarter final tie against Convoy at Pairc Colmcille on Monday evening. The hosts got a goal in the 7th minute to open the scoring and added a couple of points before Convoy got their first score from a free in the 14th minute. Naomh Colmcille added two more points to go six points up before the visitors got a goal from the penalty spot in the 24th minute. Two additional points followed for each team before the short whistle to leave the half time score 1-6 to 1-3 in favour of Naomh Colmcille.
Naomh Colmcille added 6 points to the scoreboard in the opening stages of the second half, with just one in reply from Convoy, before the home side got their second goal in the 22nd minute of the second half. The visitors replied with a point, before Naomh Colmcille got their third goal in the 27th minute, and added two further points before the full time whistle. Final score Naomh Colmcille 3-14 1-5 Convoy.
Naomh Colmcille: Jamie Rodgers, Daniel Mugan, Jason Fitzpatrick, Mark Friel, Oran Downey, Brendan Barr, Sean Marsh, Ryan O’Donnell, Mark McDaid, Ronan McKinley, PJ McBrearty, CJ Gibson, Jordan Gallagher, Keenan Diver, Caoimhin Marsh. Subs Ryan Higgins, Oran Devine, Shane Monaghan.
The U14s had an exciting victory in a very tight game at Malin on Wednesday evening in the semi-final. There was little between the sides in the opening minutes with the first four points of the match being shared between the teams. Naomh Colmcille edged in front again in the 17th minute but the hosts found the net soon after to go into a 2 point lead. Naomh Colmcille got a goal a few minutes before the interval and edged further in front with a point, but the hosts replied with the final point of the half from a free to leave the minimum between the teams. Half time score Malin 1-3 1-4 Naomh Colmcille.
Naomh Colmcille added 2 points to the scoreboard in the opening stages of the second half but a second goal for Malin in the 9th minute brought the sides level again. Naomh Colmcille then scored 1-2 before a goal from the penalty spot for Malin reduced the Naomh Colmcille lead to 2 points with five minutes of normal time remaining. Another Naomh Colmcille point was followed by a similar score for Malin in added time, but the Naomh Colmcille boys held on for a great victory. Final score Malin 3-4 2-9 Naomh Colmcille.
Naomh Colmcille: Jamie Rodgers, Daniel Mugan, Jason Fitzpatrick, Mark Friel, Oran Downey, Brendan Barr, Sean Marsh, Ryan O’Donnell, Mark McDaid, Ronan McKinley, PJ McBrearty, CJ Gibson, Jordan Gallagher, Keenan Diver, Caoimhin Marsh. Subs Ryan Higgins, Shane Monaghan.
The Club are now taking Registrations for Adults, Family, Senior and underage players. Cost is €25 Adult, €50 Family, €50 senior player and €10 underage player. Particular reminder for adult non-playing members that you need to be registered to request Donegal tickets. The deadline for registration is fast approaching. Contact Mark Ferry (087 9154559) or Breda Friel (087 6393503).
The club is again registered for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme so please start collecting the vouchers on behalf of the club.
The Lucozade Sport Club Crusade promotion has now finished. Please continue to collect bottle tops in anticipation of future promotions. Thanks.
Check out the club’s new Facebook page (Naomh Colmcille CLG – Donegal) for latest updates on training, match times etc.
Training and Match Schedule.
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.
Seniors and reserves. Training on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm. See website and Facebook page for updates during the week.
U18. Training tbc.
U16. Match against Termon at home on Friday (9th). See Facebook and website for updates during the week.
U14. League final (Northern Board Division 2) at Burt against Letterkenny Gaels on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Players to be at clubhouse for 5:45 pm.
U12. Training continues Monday 5th May at 7:00 pm at Pairc Colmcille. Scheduled match against Convoy deferred. All players (boys and girls) welcome.
U10. Training continues Friday 9th May at 6:30 pm.
U8. Training continues Friday 9th May at 6:30 pm.
Reminder that the use of mouthguards is now compulsory for all players.
Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto.
This week’s numbers are 1, 2, 5, 10, 13 and the most correct winners (matching three numbers) are Seamus McLaughlin, Rose Dowds and Andrew Crossan who win €25 each. Next week’s jackpot €5,250. The club are seeking volunteers to act as Lotto sellers and join the existing rota. The Lotto is the main regular source of fundraising for the club so if you can spare some time to help out it would be greatly appreciated. Contact Breda Friel if you’re able to help.
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.
