Club Notes

Club Notes from December 31st 2007.

Presentation Night: Our Annual Presentation Night will be held in the Glenavon House Hotel on Friday 25th January, with proceedings commencing at 8PM. Due to the Gala Dinner taking place in May, this will be a ‘buffet – style’ dinner, with the various awards for the 2007 season being presented. Tickets are priced at £10 per person and are available on request from all Committee Members. This night has proved a great success in recent years and with the support of all our members this year should be no different.

Annual General Meeting (AGM): The AGM of Donaghmore GFC will take place on Sunday 20th January, with time and venue to be confirmed. Nomination forms will be distributed over the coming weeks, and it will also be available to download for members from the Club website: www.donaghmoregfc.com. Upon completion, these forms should be returned to the following address:

Pauric Gallagher
Secretary – Donaghmore GFC
27 Augherainey Road
Donaghmore
Co Tyrone
BT70 1RL

Gala Dinner: Any patrons who require tickets, or need further information on our Gala Dinner, can contact any Committee Member or log on to the Club website: www.donaghmoregfc.com. The Gala Dinner will take place on Friday 3rd May 2008 in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran. For a lot of people, the long wait will finally end in the next few weeks as the initial stages of development on our new building takes place, something which all of the community can be proud of. It’s through the running of functions like the Gala Dinner that these types of projects are able to be seen through to completion, and so the support of the whole community is greatly appreciated.

Club Notes from December 17th 2007.

Get Well Soon: We would like to wish Bernard McGahan, who is on the Club Committee, and who recently had a spell in hospital, a full and speedy recovery.

Dates for the Diary: Our Annual General Meeting shall take place on Sunday 20th January 2008 @ 2PM. All are welcome to the meeting and new members and committee members from all backgrounds within the Carland, Castlecaulfield and Donaghmore areas are particularly welcome. The Adult football presentation night will take place on Friday 25th January 2008 in The Glenavon Hotel Cookstown. Please refer to our website or ask any committee member for updates on the Clubs Gala Ball in May.

Sympathy: We would like to extend our sympathy to the Conlon Family, Drumhirk on the death of Phil McKenna Augher.

Happy Christmas: Finally we would like to wish everyone who donned the blue and gold in 2007, our coaches, assistants and managers, everyone who helped out in any way, and everyone who supported us, as supporters and sponsors and our many exiles, a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2008. The year 2007 promised us much, and with the new building being started in January and our teams playing at the top of their respective grading's from Youth right through to Adult, 2008 looks like it could be the best year yet!

Club Notes from December 10th 2007.

Lotto: Last Monday (3rd December) nights winning numbers drawn were 6, 7, 13, 18. There were 4 Match 3 winners - Claudine Hetherington, Lisa Hetherington, Stacey Early, Hammy Sinnamon. This weeks jackpot is £2,400.

May 3rd Gala Ball: Please note that all details of the Gala ball are on the front page of www.donaghmoregfc.com. If you still haven’t your seat booked please contact any committee member.

Best Wishes: We would like to extend our best wishes to Committee man Joe Daly as he recovers from a recent accident. Also, best wishes to Bernard McGahan who is recovering from a recent spell in hospital. Hope yo see you both up and about again soon.

Club Notes from December 3rd 2007.

70's Night: Thanks to all those who helped out in any way or who dressed up or supported a superb 70's - Themed Night in The Fort last Friday. Over 200 people turned up and iconic figures such as Elvis were seen not leaving the building until the very early hours.

Lotto: Last Monday (26th) nights Lotto numbers were 3, 4, 20, 23. There were 8 Match 3 Winners - Anna Cooney, Marissa Reah, David Faloon, Cathy Gallagher, Lisa Hetherington, Sheila Hurson, Nova Meenagh, Marie Hamill were the lucky winners.

Committee Meeting: The next Committee Meeting will take place next Monday at 7:30PM.

Club Notes from November 26th 2007.

Friday Night Fever: Don’t forget the Club 70’s night in The Fort this Friday night. Tickets are £5 each. Details can be obtained by visiting www.donaghmoregfc.com

May Ball: Please visit our website if you require details of all accommodation in Bundoran, for the May Bank Holiday weekend Gala Ball. Take note, if you have still to book your seat or table please do so as soon as possible as numbers are limited.

Lotto: Last weeks Lotto numbers were 1, 11, 12 and 20. There were 4 match 3 winners. This weeks jackpot is £2,200.

Youth: Attention All Youth Coaches - There will be a meeting of all youth coaches this Thursday evening at 7:00PM in the club.

Sympathy: St Patrick's GFC wish to extend their sympathy to the McGurk Family (Augherainey) on the recent death of Peter John Russell, Aughnacloy.

Congratulations: Congratulations to Rock GFC - Ulster Junior Club Champions 2007.

Club Notes from November 19th 2007.

Under - 21 Football Championship: Donaghmore 0-08 Errigal Ciaran 0-09.
Donaghmore Under - 21's suffered from an Errigal Ciaran 'smash and grab' as the County champions stole a win they scarcely deserved in the Under - 21 Championship at Fr Eamon Devlin Park last Sunday. Over the hour Donaghmore put in an excellent performance, played superior football, and led from the front throughout only to see a 3 - point lead pegged back over the last 10 minutes and then suffer a winning point for the Ballygawley men some 4 minutes into time added on. An exceptional Donaghmore full back line tackled like warriors for the 60 minutes and deserved better. Up front Errigal never really got to grips with the exciting duo of Niall McGinn and Shane Mulgrew whilst an early injury to Niall McKenna was to cost the team throughout the game. Despite that, if Donaghmore had taken even some of their many missed chances and not had the misfortune of seeing a 35 - -yard free 3 minutes into injury - time bounce back off the upright, then they would have progressed. The future is bright for this talented group of players and many have shown that they will galvanise the Senior squad next year. We would like to wish Errigal Ciaran every success in the remainder of the competition. After a promising Adult season including a Championship Semi - Final appearance, that nobody in the Club would have predicted, and a Reserve squad that challenged strongly for honours, there’s plenty to build on in 2008 as everybody takes a deserved winters break.
Team: C Quinn, J McCaughey, A Fulton, R Falls, C Hetherington, D McCaul, S McKillion, A Donaghy and N McKenna, F McCluskey, P Doherty (0-01), D Toner, M Ace, S Mulgrew (0-03), N McGinn (0-04). Subs: K O'Neill and J McCann. With the Adult season ended we would like to thank all those who played football in 2007 and the Management teams who gave of their time to guide them - Joe Faloon, Tony McCann, Steven Rice, Darren Torres and the many others who helped out in 2007 in different capacities. Congratulations to Shane Mulgrew and Niall McGinn who have been nominated for Team Talk Tyrone All Star Awards. The lads will be trying to emulate the achievements of Damien McCaul who was honoured with an Award last year.

Youth Celebration Night: Over 150 parents children and guests packed into The Gables for the Annual Youth Celebration night last Friday. The night was a great success and we would like to thank Tyrone and Ulster legend Conor Gormley who spoke on the night. We would also like to thank McGuigan Construction and the Adult football squads who sponsored new club tops for the Under - 13's and Under - 14's who won and reached the final of their competitions respectively. Thanks to our Youth Officer Peadar and all team managements and players throughout 2007 for their commitment.

Lotto: Congratulations to Vivian McCann who scooped the jackpot last week.

Scor Na nOg: Thanks to all those who represented the club in Scor competition this year.

70's night: Please visit www.donaghmoregfc.com for updated details on the forthcoming club 70s night in The Fort.

Sympathy: The club would like to extend their sympathy to the McVeigh family on the death of Margaret O’Donnell, Edendork, the Nugent family on the death of Charlie Nugent, Galbally and the McGurk family on the death of Peter Ferris Ballygawley. May they rest in peace.

Club Notes from November 12th 2007.

‘70s night: Where you hip in the 1970's? Well then prove it, and keep Friday 30th November free, as there will be a chance to strut you stuff in all your old gear in a Club ‘70s theme night in The Fort. More details will follow.

Under 21 Championship: The Under - 21's will entertain Errigal Ciaran in a Championship match fixed for 2 PM on Sunday at Fr Eamon Devlin Park.

Sympathy: The Club would like to extend their sympathies to the Kelly, McKenna and Rice families on the death of Jim Kelly, Galbally.

Club Notes from November 5th 2007.

Night At The Races: The Night at the Races proved to be a great event in the Fort last Sunday evening, with a large crowd supporting the event and many more buying horses. Congratulations to the organisers and thanks to The Fort for their hospitality and Christopher for his John McCrirrick style punditry.

Lotto: The lotto numbers last week were 1, 6, 18 and 19. There were 11 Match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot is £2,300.

Youth: The Annual Youth Football celebration night will take place on 16th November at 7:30PM in The Gables and the children attending will be from Under - 12's to Under - 16's. Anybody that is wishing to attend please reply to Peadar McCann by this Sunday.

Club Notes from October 29th 2007.

Night @ the Races: Please come along to what promises to be a good evenings craic next Sunday evening as the Club are organising a Night at the Races taking place in The Fort. The first race starts at 8:00PM.

Adult Football: The Seniors and Reserves both suffered defeats away to Carrickmore last Sunday.

Gala Dinner: There are only a few Gala dinner tables still available. Please contact any committee member if you wish to attend the event.

Sympathy: The club would like to extend their sympathy to the families of Michael Conlon (Drumhirk) and Brian Clarke (Galbally).

Club Notes from October 22nd 2007.

St Patrick’s GFC – a Gold Club - What an honour it was to be awarded the Gold Award in Club Maith at the Ulster Club and Community Development Conference at Stormont hotel last weekend! This was the top award available to a GAA club with no hurling/camogie team, and it was a privilege for the club to be special guests of the Ulster GAA Council on what proved to be an historic GAA occasion. Donaghmore were the first club in Ireland to go through the Club Maith process and were the first on the day to be presented with their Award, which was accepted by Club Chairman Raymond McCluskey from GAA president Nicky Brennan. The Award means that Donaghmore GFC has been accredited as being at the very top of its field in terms of governance, strategic planning, financial management;, health and safety, child protection, excellence in facilities and promotion of Gaelic sports, culture and equality. John O’Neill excelled in his presentation of the Donaghmore approach to strategic planning in front of 400 delegates from clubs within Ulster. The delegates there took a major interest in the clubs forthcoming new facilities and its financial model, in particular how the local community and business people were actively involved in the realisation of the complex. The evening before members of the Donaghy, Hughes, Coary and McQuaid families represented the club providing traditional music at an invitational event run by the Ulster Council also in Stormont Hotel.

Youth Football - Congratulations to our hugely talented Under - 13 squad comprising 28 young footballers who are under the tutelage of Joe Daly, Damian Grimes, Francie Lavery, Peadar McCann and Raymond McCluskey and who won the Under - 13 League title defeating Trillick last Friday night under Floodlights at Clogher. St Pats's won comfortably in the end but in the first - half a thrilling game was end - to - end with a competitive young Trillick side more than playing their part. To see the Under - 13 trophy up at the Cross on Friday evening certainly whets the appetite for 2008 and beyond. The team and management can take a well earned break before the fun starts again next year.

Adult Football: The Reserves gained revenge for a 4 - point defeat earlier in the season when they defeated Ardboe by 1 point in a thriller in Ardboe. This team remains up at the very top of the League with an exciting final few weeks in store. Despite other results going their way the Senior squad will have been disappointed with their performance against Ardboe. However with a number of experienced men out injured and lacking a little luck they played second fiddle at the loughshore and Ardboe won fairly comfortably in the end.

Lotto: Last weeks Lotto numbers were 2, 4, 13 and 15. There were 3 match 3 winners. This weeks jackpot is £2,200.

Club Notes from October 1st 2007.

Adult Football: The Seniors defeated Coalisland in the ACL Division 1A with a rampant second half display last Saturday triumphing by 0-07 to 0-15 to move into 5th place just one point behind 4th place Errigal Ciaran. The reserves earlier had an impressive 2-05 to 0-12 win over the hosts at Fr Peter Campbell park. They now sit very impressively in 3rd place in the ACL, just 4 points off the leaders with 3 games in hand.

Secretary's Statement: The Committee of Donaghmore GFC would like to clear up any confusion over an issue with the Championship Semi - Final last weekend. There was an opinion circulating that Dungannon GFC refused to give Donaghmore access to their facilities in the week leading up to the match. On behalf of Donaghmore GFC, I wish to categorically state that this was definitely not the case, and indeed Dungannon were more than accommodating to Donaghmore, both in their treatment of players and management, as well as providing some of our supporters with walking difficulties access to the ground in their vehicles. Again, I wish to thank Dungannon for their hospitality and wish them all the best for the remainder of the 2007 season. Pauric Gallagher (Secretary).

Youth Snippets: The Under - 13's are playing well at the moment and put in another strong display against Kildress on Friday resulting in a win. They have now qualified as section winners for the League Semi Final, which will be played at Fr Eamon Devlin Park. Details will be announced shortly. Training continues for the boys at 6:30 PM on Tuesday nights. Last weekend, our Under - 8's enjoyed a trip to Adventure World as reward for all their hard work this year. Coaching for the Under - 8's and Under - 10's has now finished for the year. We would like to thank Aidan, Martin, Michael and Clifford for all their efforts and those who helped out with the various blitzes throughout the year.

Gala Weekend: If you are interested in purchasing a table for the clubs Gala bank holiday ball next May 3rd please contact any committee member.

Club Notes from September 24th 2007.

Senior Football Championship: Coalisland defeat Donaghmore 0-14 to 0-11. Congratulations to Coalisland Fianna who defeated Donaghmore in the Championship Semi Final. Hard luck to the Donaghmore team who have progressed well in the Championship this season and our time will come. Thanks to the massive support who cheered on the lads There will be Senior and Reserve ACL football this Saturday. Please check www.donaghmoregfc.com for details.

Club photograph: Please take notice that the club photograph scheduled for next Saturday for all teams has been postponed until March.

Youth Snippets: The Under - 16 team performed with passion and showed great pride in the jersey but were unluckily defeated after extra - time in the Championship Semi Final on Saturday. The score at full time was Donaghmore 3 - 08 Naomh Mhuire 1 - 20. The score had been 2 - 07 to 0 - 13 after an exciting hours football. As this is the last run out for the Under - 16's, we would like to thank the squad and management for the great effort they put in throughout 2007. The Under - 13's defeated Galbally comfortably in the league last Thursday evening. The Under - 8's have a trip away this Saturday leaving the club at 9:30AM. The Under - 10's will have their trip on Monday evening at the club for 6:00PM.

Gala weekend: If you are interested in purchasing a table for the clubs Gala Bank Holiday ball next May 3rd please contact any committee member.

Lotto: The Lotto numbers drawn on 17th September were 10, 16, 17 and 18. There were 2 Match 3 winners. This week’s jackpot is £2,100.

Club Notes from September 17th 2007.

O'Neill Cup Semi Final - St Patrick’s GFC Donaghmore v Coalisland Fianna: This Sunday its an all East Tyrone battle for a place in the County Final as Donaghmore take on Coalisland in what should be an intriguing encounter at O'Neill Park, Dungannon. We would appreciate as many of our supporters to wear our club colours and give this exciting young team as much encouragement as possible. We wish Joe, Stevie and the Donaghmore squad the best of luck as they attempt to follow the example of their minors last year and make a long awaited appearance on County final day. Throw in time is estimated at 5:00 PM but not yet confirmed. Please visit www.donaghmoregfc.com for details.

Both Donaghmore Senior team and Reserves were defeated by Dromore last Saturday. After the game the Club donated the gate receipts to the worthy cause – the Spirit of Paul McGirr Fund. We wish the fundraiser's every continued success.

Youth Snippets: The Under - 16's play Naomh Mhuire in the Semi Final of the Championship this Saturday in Clonoe at 11:00 AM in the first of our two County Semi Finals this weekend. All supporters are requested to wear club colours. The Under - 8's and Under - 10's continue every Monday at 7:00PM until the end of September. Donaghmore attended the Coalisland blitz last weekend and enjoyed participating in an extremely well organised event. Thanks to the Coalisland Fianna club for organising a great day for the boys. The Under - 13's defeated Greencastle and play Galbally this week. Fixture to be confirmed. Congratulations to young Shea Hamill who came 3rd in the Ulster GAA Skills competition recently.

Gala Weekend: If you are interested in purchasing a table for the clubs Gala Bank Holiday Ball next May 3rd please contact any committee member.

Photography:
A unique photograph will be taken on Saturday 29th September at 3:00 PM at Fr Eamon Devlin Park.. All male and female executive committee members and all male and female footballers along with their management are requested to attend. Committee members and team managers are requested to wear Donaghmore jackets or polo tops. All club footballers are requested to wear their full playing gear. Everyone involved is asked to be there at 3:00 PM sharp.

Club Notes from September 10th 2007.

Seniors defeat Errigal Ciaran: Donaghmore 0-11 Errigal Ciaran 0-09. St Patrick’s Seniors finally got that dreaded monkey off their back last Friday evening in front of huge and passionate support at resplendent Healy Park, Omagh, defeating Errigal Ciaran for the first time in the Championship since 1998. Over the hour, and indeed the hour and a half Donaghmore had been the better football team throughout, but Errigal are a class act and the determined Tyrone Champions would simply not give up and made things very nervy for St Pats in the last 10 minutes. Overall it was a fine team performance but manager Joe Faloon will know that the in - form Coalisland Fianna will present a massive test in the semi final if Donaghmore are to bridge a 47 year gap and take their place on county final day. Congratulations to the team and management on making it back to the Semi - Final stage. The Semi - Finals are fixed for the weekend of the 22nd/ 23rd of September – keep it free - that weekend in Bundoran can wait!

Youth Snippets: The Under - 16's defeated Galbally comfortably in the Championship last Saturday. The Under - 8's and 10's continue every Monday at 7:00PM until the end of September. Donaghmore hosted a fun filled Under - 10 blitz on Saturday past. We would like to thank everyone who helped out on a very enjoyable day. On Saturday next the Under - 8's visit Galbally for a blitz. Transport leaves the club at 9:30AM. This Friday the Under - 13's play Greencastle away. Transport leaves the club at 5:30PM.

Gala Weekend: If you are interested in purchasing a table for the clubs Gala bank holiday ball next May 3rd please contact any committee member.

Sympathy Notices: Our sympathy is extended to the McGuigan family, Garvagh on the death of Alice McGartland, Tullyallen and to the family of Bobby Reah, England, brother - in - law of our president Norah Devlin. We would also like to express our sympathies to the Dregish and Ardboe clubs on the untimely deaths of Patrick Breen and Patrick Devlin.

Club Notes from September 3rd 2007.

O'Neill Cup Quarter - Final Donaghmore versus Errigal Ciaran: The Senior Championship Quarter - Final against Errigal Ciaran on Saturday 1st September, was abandoned due to an Errigal Ciaran player collapsing at half - time. Donaghmore were leading by 1-06 to 0-06 at half - time, and Errigal had been reduced to 14 men, with their full back straight red carded for an off - the - ball offence just as the half - time whistle blew. As Donaghmore prepared to come out for the second - half, word then filtered through of the seriousness of the situation in the opposing dressing - room, and that the powers that be had taken a decision to call the match off. Incidents like this really puts football into perspective and Donaghmore GFC would like to wish Errigal’s Paul Quinn a speedy return to full health. The game will now be played at 8:00PM this Friday in Omagh. Good luck to St Patrick's team and management as they attempt to get to this years semi- final.

Youth Snippets: The Under - 16's play Galbally in the Championship at 4:00PM this Saturday at Fr Eamon Devlin Park. On Wednesday evening they will play Derrylaughan away at 7:00PM. On Thursday the Under - 13's play their first match at home versus Moortown at 7:00PM. The Under - 8's and Under - 10's continue every Monday at 7:00PM until the end of September. Donaghmore hosted an Under - 8 blitz on Saturday past. We would like to thank everyone who helped out on a very enjoyable day. On Saturday next the club will host the last Under - 10 blitz of the year. All help would be welcomed at the club for 10:00AM.

Club Notes from August 27th 2007.

Bereavement: The Senior Championship Quarter - Final against Errigal Ciaran, which had been due to take place on Sunday 26th August, was cancelled due to the death of Chris McNally, brother - in - law of Senior players Daniel and Jerome Grimes, and son - in - law of Committee Member Seamus. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his wife Clodagh (nee Grimes), and extended family.

Championship Quarter - Final: The Championship game against Errigal Ciaran has been refixed for Saturday at 6:30PM at Edendork.

Youth: The Under - 16's suffered a home defeat to Moortown on a scoreline of 1-07 to 3-06. On Wednesday 29th they travel to Eglish with throw in at 7:00PM.

Lotto: There were 6 Match 3 winners in last weeks Lotto which was drawn on Monday 20th August. The winning numbers drawn were 6, 19, 20 and 22.

Club Notes from August 20th 2007.

Senior Football: It was disappointing that Omagh did not field in the Reserves on Sunday but the Seniors added 2 more league points to their tally. This Sunday our club travels to Edendork to take on Errigal in the Quarter - Final of the WJ Dolan Tyrone Senior Championship. We would appeal to all our members to wear your club colours and come along and give the lads as much support as possible. Throw - in will be at 7:00 PM and we would like to wish Joe, Steven and the men representing Donaghmore in Blue and Gold all the best on Sunday.

Club Maith: St Patrick’s GFC became the first GAA club in Ireland last weekend to undergo the new club assessment process 'Club Maith'. Three officials from the Ulster Council and two Croke park officials visited the club and were taken on a tour of our facilities and were presented with our exciting futuristic club plans as well as witnessing some of our coaching sessions. The clubs procedures on finance, health and safety, child protection, culture and coaching amongst others were all placed under scrutiny and the extensive process lasting several months had been completed by midday Saturday. We would like to thank all those who assisted in the work involved over the last number of months up to and including Saturday. We have been honoured to be the first club to undergo this examination. We will know how we fared over the next week. Please check the club website www.donaghmoregfc.com for details.

Youth Snippets: The Under - 13's continue this Saturday at 11:00AM. Under - 10's and Under - 8's continue to train on Monday nights at 7:00PM. All kids are welcome to come along and try out Gaelic Games. The Under - 16's will play Moortown at home (22nd August) and Eglish away on the 29th August in their next 2 fixtures. Thrown - in times are 7:15PM for both games. Last weeks fixture v Brackaville was postponed due to an unplayable pitch.

Club Notes from August 13th 2007.

Club Maith: There will be a Club Maith meeting on Wednesday at 6:00PM at the Youth Club. All Committee members are requested to attend club grounds between 9:30AM and 1:00PM on Saturday for the Club Maith assessment.

Adult Football: The Seniors and Reserves both gained valuable victories against 2 determined Killeeshil teams last Sunday. Please check www.donaghmoregfc.com for the latest fixtures for this week at Adult and Youth level.

Youth Snippets: The Under - 12's continued their recent successful form when Eglish visited last week, winning one game and only narrowly defeated in another. On Tuesday 14th August they travel to Kildress, with the bus leaving the club at 6:15PM. The Under 16's lost heavily to Dungannon Clarkes fielding a much-depleted side. They play Brackaville at home on Wednesday 15th. Throw in is at 7:30PM and all support would be welcome. The Under - 8's travel to Derrylaughan this Saturday 18th August. Transport leaves the club at 9:30 AM. All children should bring warm clothing with them. The Under - 10's will have a special coaching session also on Saturday. This runs from 10:30AM to 12:00 Noon and it is important all can attend and in club gear. The Under - 10's / Under - 8's are coached on Monday nights at 7:00PM. The Under - 13's began their season last Saturday and we had a fine turnout despite the inclement weather. Their next session commences this Saturday 18th at 10:30AM. As usual, any newcomers at any level are most welcome to our club.

Lotto: Monday 6th August. The numbers drawn were 1,10, 20, and 22. There were 8 match 3 winners.

Sympathy: The club would like to extend their sympathy to the McNally Family and our Senior footballer Colly on the death of Rosemary. We also extend our sympathy to Fr Carville and the Carville Family Portadown on their recent bereavement. May they rest in peace.

Club Notes from August 6th 2007.

Ladies Double Success: Pride of place this week goes to St Patrick’s Ladies Minor team who clinched the League title last Monday making it a double season defeating Fr Rocks yet again in the process.

Youth Snippets: Under - 13 training starts Saturday at 5:00PM. Under 8's and Under 10's training continues on Monday nights at 7:00PM. Anyone who wishes to come down and try Gaelic Football are welcome to our training sessions. Under 16's - Wednesday v Dungannon @ 7:30PM. St Patrick’s GFC hosted a club Tyrone Summer camp last week. 105 children attended this event and by all accounts it was an outstanding success. We would like to thank all those who helped out in any way and also Anne Dooher and Ryan Mellon representing Tyrone GAA who brought along the Ulster Senior and Minor trophies.

Senior Football: Please check www.donaghmoregfc.com for updated fixture details. Hard luck to Damian and Kelvin and the entire Tyrone squad who suffered defeat against the Royals last Saturday. Damian marked an impressive full Championship debut with several probing runs culminating in a fine first half point.

Lotto: Monday 30th July - 12, 14, 19 and 20. There were 6 match 3 winners.

Sympathy: St Patrick’s GFC would like to extend their sympathy to the Quinn family, Killygavanagh, on their recent bereavement.

Club Notes from July 30th 2007.

ACL Division 1A: The Seniors and Reserves gained another valuable double win on Sunday against Cookstown at Fr Eamon Devlin Park. Whilst the Reserves had a fairly comfortable win, the Senior team didn't have it all their own way and with stood some decent Cookstown pressure midway throughout the second half to win by 5 points.

All - Ireland Quarter Final: All roads lead to Croke Park this weekend, and a Tyrone V Meath All Ireland Quarter Final. Eleven years on from their first Senior Championship meeting, we are represented in the Tyrone panel by Damian McCaul and Kelvin Hughes and we wish them, Mickey, Fr Gerard and the entire Tyrone team every success as they strive to settle an old score with the Royals and advance to the Semi Final. Please submit your application for tickets by Wednesday evening at 6:00PM to Secretary Pauric Gallagher. Tickets will be given out on Thursday night from 7:30PM to 8:30PM.

Youth Snippets: After a fine victory over Derrylaughan last week, the Under - 16's travel to Brackaville this Wednesday for a throw in at 7:30PM.

Lotto: The Lotto numbers were 1, 11, 19 and 20 in the 23rd July draw. There were 5 match 3 winners.

Club Notes from July 23rd 2007.

Adult Football: ACL Division 1A: The Seniors and Reserves had a refreshing return to form when they defeated Killyclogher away on Sunday last. The Reserves played well and had livewire forward Niall Quinn in top form in a game they won 0-12 to 0-06, whilst the Seniors won with some great forward play by Shane Mulgrew and Niall McGinn and commanding performances at the back by Brian Robinson and Gary Hetherington. Final score: 1-06 to 1-13.

Youth Snippets: The Club Tyrone Summer Camp starts next Monday 30th starting at 10:00AM. This is the first time the Summer Camp has came to Donaghmore, we are delighted to host it and so we would encourage as many to participate as possible. Please note those who have not yet registered can register on the day. The Under - 16's play Derrylaughan in the League this Wednesday at home at 7:30PM. The Under - 8's travel to a blitz in Galbally next Saturday. Transport will be leaving the club at 10:00 AM.

Lotto: The Lotto resumes normal service this week after the holidays and we will keep you updated with this weeks number in next week’s notes.

Club Notes from July 16th 2007.

ULSTER CHAMPIONS - Congratulations to the Tyrone Minor and Senior teams and managements on making it a clean sweep for the Red Hand county on Sunday. We are particularly proud of Kelvin Hughes and Damian McCaul who picked up their first Ulster Senior Football medals on Sunday adding their names to an illustrious list that includes Patsy Devlin, Patsy Hetherington, Adrian Cush, Seamus Mulgrew and Brian Robinson.

Club Referee Prospers - The Club would also like to congratulate Michael Hughes on being chosen to referee the Leinster football final.

Youth - On Thursday 19th July the Under - 16's will entertain Eglish at home.

Adult - The Seniors and Reserves are away to Killyclogher on Sunday 22nd July.

Club Notes from July 2nd 2007.

Lotto: The Lotto numbers this week were 4, 6, 10 and 22. Fifteen people matched 3 numbers.

Annual Golf Day 2007: Thanks to all who sponsored the club's Golf Day, all who played in and all who helped out in any way, from within the club and also those at Dungannon Golf Club. There were 42 teams vying for the major prizes on what proved to be a glorious interlude of fine weather in what had been quite an adverse, unpromising week. Some fine team performances were recorded with the winners on 129 points being K Hagan, S Coary, N Bullock and K O'Donnell. Their prize was 2 rounds of Golf and an overnight stay at Knightsbrook Golf and Country Club, Co Meath. The 2nd prize of 1 round of Golf at the Slieve Russell was won by D Hamilton, J Cavlan, P McNulty and D McCann on 127 points. The 3rd Prize of gift vouchers for Dungannon Golf Shop was won by P Doherty, J McCann, C McKenna and T McCall with 125 points. Marc McCausland won the longest drive at the 13th hole, whilst Nearest the Pin on the 11th was won by Conor McKenna. The 9th hole had a competition for Marie Curie Cancer Care - an electric Golf Buggy was won by Paul O Neill whilst S.T. Hughes won a Titleist driver. A ticket draw with an overnight stay for 2 at the Bettystown Golf and Country Club was won by Steven Rice, with Marisa Nugent winning £150 and Kathleen McGahan £100. Overall the day was another enjoyable social occasion for the club members and friends.

Adult Football: Both Seniors and Reserves travelled to Dunmoyle to take on County Champions Errigal Ciaran in the ACL last Sunday. Both teams have had better evenings and on this occasion, the Errigal juggernaut was unstoppable as they sent out a Championship forewarning.

Youth Snippets: The Under - 12 and Under - 16 games last week were both cancelled. This Thursday 5th July, the Under - 16's travel to Moortown. The bus leaves the club at 6:45PM. The Under - 12's train on Monday at 7:00PM. There will be no Under - 10 and Under - 8 training on Monday 9th or Monday 16th July. Training will resume on Monday 23rd and continue throughout the summer.

Ulster Final: Please note written applications for Ulster final tickets are to be in with Secretary, Pauric Gallagher by the 6th July. Best of luck to Kelvin, Damian and the Tyrone teams in the Ulster final.

Club Notes from June 25th 2007.

Golf Day: This Friday we will have our Annual Golf Day at Dungannon Golf Club and it promises to be a cracking day. Good luck to all the teams participating as they vie for the tremendous prizes. There are still a few spaces for teams…. please contact Patsy Hetherington 87767718 for details.

Youth: Under - 14 Grade 2 Championship Final - Donaghmore’s brave attempt to win the Under - 14 Tyrone Championship for the first time since 1988 ended in disappointment in Edendork last Saturday. A young talented Donaghmore side struggled against a physically stronger Loughmacrory side losing out eventually by 1-07 to 0-05. A first half goal by the Loughmacrory captain Niall Donaghy proved to be the difference between the sides whilst Donaghmore, despite having up to 4 goal chances over the hour, were unable to hit the net. Despite their loss congratulations must go to this hard working panel of players who have had an exceptional League campaign and , well if you are going to be beat you might as well make it to a County Final. Their experience will stand to them in years to come and they will be better footballers for it. A word of thanks to Joe Daly and Raymond McCluskey ably assisted by Francie Lavery who put in a wealth of work with this team this year. Congratulations also to Loughmacrory on their impressive win. The Panel that took Donaghmore to the County Final in 2007 were (and scorers) was as follows:

Matthew Mc Cann, Tiernan Lambe, Peter McKenna, Aidan Lavery, Darren Litter, Kevin McGuckin, Phillip Donnelly, Aidan McCluskey (0-01), Sean Mc Crory, Shea Hamill, Deasuan Quinn (0-01), Peter McCann, Richard Kelly (0-01f), Mathew McCaul (0-02f), Cormac McCann. Subs: Matthew Mulgrew for C McCann, Shane Quinn for R Kelly. Blood Sub: Colm McCluskey for A Lavery. Sean Donnelly, Ciaran McCann, Marc McGahan, Paul Begley, Glen Burnett, Caolan McGuone, Conall Christie and Colm Sharkey.

Minors exit Championship: After a superb first round victory over Augher, a talented Greencastle Minor team ended Donaghmore's Championship ambitions for 2007. Despite falling behind by 11 points at half time, Donaghmore fought bravely back, as has been their hallmark throughout the season, but unfortunately time ran out for them and they lost by 3 points. We would like to thank our entire Minor panel for 2007 and their management team of Eugene McKenna and Tony Loughran who were assisted by Francie Lavery. All players who are now finished with Minor football are asked to come to Senior and Reserve training for the rest of the season.

Youth Snippets: The Under - 16's were defeated by Dungannon Clarkes last Thursday. This Thursday evening, they travel to Brackaville for a throw in at 7:30pm. The Under - 8's had a great blitz on Saturday in Eglish. Thanks to the Eglish club for their hospitality. Under - 8 and Under - 10 training continues Monday nights at 7:00PM. All are welcome. The Under - 12's train every Thursday at 7:00PM.

Adult Football: The Seniors and Reserves match versus Dromore was postponed at the weekend due to bereavement. The Reserves recent losing run came to an end with an impressive victory over Galbally by 4 points - Final score 1-12 to 1-08. Errigal Ciaran provide the opposition in Dunmoyle this weekend for both Adult teams.

Ulster Final 2007: Any club member wishing to receive tickets for the Ulster Senior Football Final versus Monaghan on the 15th July, please submit their request in writing to Club Secretary Pauric Gallagher before Friday 6th July.

Lotto: Congratulations to Paddy Doran who won the jackpot last Monday. The numbers drawn were 7, 8, 17 and 18. This week’s jackpot is £2,000.

Committee Meeting: The next Committee Meeting shall take place on Monday 2nd July at 7:30PM.

Club Notes from June 18th 2007.

Golf day: Please register your team as soon as possible for our annual Golf Day on Friday 29th June, at Dungannon Golf Course. Please contact Patsy Hetherington 87767718.

Reserve Championship: A busy week for the Reserves, but unfortunately not a successful one. On Wednesday they suffered a 5 point defeat to Carrickmore at Fr Eamon Devlin Park whilst on Saturday they lost to Clonoe by 6 points in the Championship. Despite trailing by only one point at half time, several missed chances were to cost Donaghmore dearly and an impressive Clonoe squad who reportedly have serious Championship credentials exacted revenge for
their Senior teams Championship exit to our Seniors. Team: P McCaughey, C Hetherington, A Fulton, D Hackett; K O'Neill, J Grimes, J McCaughey, S McDermott, A Donaghy, S McKillion, M Ace, B Mullen, N Quinn, A McNulty; C McGinn.
Subs: M Hetherington. J Hetherington.

Seniors: The Seniors were unable to breach a strong Carrickmore defence after a disastrous start in their League game on Wednesday. The difference between the teams was that Carrickmore scored 2 early goals when they were in
ascendancy, but despite dominating the second half the home side were unable to get through a determined Carrickmore defence. Final score: 0-09 to 2-05. This Sunday both teams are to play Dromore at home.

Tyrone reach Ulster Final: Congratulations to Damian and Kelvin and the Tyrone panels and management at Senior and Minor level as the Red hands progressed to Ulster Final duty after impressive victories over Armagh and Donegal at
the weekend.

Good luck to Megan McCann and Natalie Hughes who will play for Tyrone Under - 16 Ladies in the First round of the Championship versus Monaghan on Saturday in Donaghmore.

Youth: The Under - 10's attended a successful blitz in Eglish on Saturday and we would like to thank the host club for their hospitality. This Saturday the Under - 8's will travel to Eglish. Transport leaves the club at 10AM sharp. Training for Under - 12's every Thursday at 7:00 PM. The Under - 16's begin their League campaign at home to Dungannon on
Thursday at 7:30PM. The Minors play Greencastle away in the Quarter - Final of the Championship at 7:30PM on Tuesday 19th June. The Under - 14's are in the Final of the Championship this Saturday. We would request all our supporters to turn up and give the lads our support as they attempt to bring the second cup of the year to Donaghmore.

Sympathy: The club would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of former player Hugh Carson.

Club Notes from June 11th 2007.

Golf Day: Teams are coming in for what promises to be the most successful Annual Golf Day yet. To register your team for Friday 29th June, please contact Patsy Hetherington 8776 7718.

Youth Football: Congratulations to the Under 14's - The club received a fantastic boost this week when Donaghmore Under 14's made the Final of the 2007 Championship after a heroic extra - time victory over Eskra in Carrickmore on Saturday. In the searing heat the game was a credit to both teams and whatever was said to the boys before extra time certainly worked as the young St Pats took total control to run out winners by 4-14 to 1-09. Congratulations to the team and management and as a club we look forward to our first Male Final of 2007 having already witnessed the Girls Minors win their Championship. Date and time have yet to be confirmed but we would urge our entire club membership and support to be ready to come out and support the lads whenever the details are announced. The Under 12's had a fine win over Edendork last week. Training continues on Thursdays at 7:00PM. We hosted the second round of the Under 8 blitz last Saturday. Everyone present agreed that there was a lot of talent on display. Well done to all the attendees especially those who helped out and made refreshments. Training for Under 10's and 8's continues every Monday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Any newcomers to the area are encouraged to attend our sessions at any level throughout the club.

Tyrone Summer Camp: We will be hosting our first Tyrone summer camp between July 30th and 2nd August. This is a great opportunity for all those between the ages of 7 to 12 years who wish to learn the skills of Gaelic Football from qualified Coaches. They will also receive a Club Tyrone kit, backpack and Football. Application forms are available from the club, primary schools and our club website. Any club coaches wishing to coach at this please contact P McCann as soon as possible.

Minor Championship: Our Minors continue their championship quest next Tuesday away to Greencastle. This is sure to be a tough fixture so once again we need all the support we can muster.

Adult Football: The Reserves lost their unbeaten start to the season with a 4-point defeat against table toppers Ardboe in a competitive league game at resplendent Fr Eamon Devlin. Final score 1-10 to 1-14. In front of large Friday evening crowd, the Seniors had better luck turning a half time one-point deficit into a 5-point winning margin against a highly competitive Ardboe team. In a thrilling game, Ardboe were probably the better team in the first half and it took a prolonged period of pressure from Donaghmore after the break to put daylight between the sides. Final score: Donaghmore 0-16 to Ardboe 0-11. The Reserves/Seniors next games will be against Carrickmore on Wednesday evening at Fr Eamon Devlin Park with throw in times of 6:45PM and 8:15PM.

Tir Eoghain Abu! Good luck to Kelvin, Damian and the Tyrone team and management as they travel to Clones to play Championship favourites Donegal on Sunday.

May Gala Dinner: Don’t forget planning is underway for the May Gala dinner, this major club event, taking place at the Great Northern Hotel, Golf and Leisure centre next 3rd May. If you wish to contribute to the organisation of the event, or wish to book tables please contact Francie Donnelly - 07980 279199 or Padraig Donnelly - 07841 377290.

New Arrival: Congratulations to our American domiciled former Senior goalkeeper, Patrick Mc Kenna and his wife Marie on the recent birth of Ailish Marie.

Lotto: Last weeks lotto numbers were 11, 14, 19 and 21. There were 9 match 3 winners. This weeks jackpot is £3,200.

Club Notes from June 4th 2007.

St Patrick’s GFC Gala Dinner May 03rd 2008: Saturday May 3rd next year has been confirmed as the date for the clubs fundraising Gala dinner. The venue for the event on this Bank Holiday weekend will be The Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran. Tables of 10 cost £1,000. Deposits on tables of 10 are now being taken. Please contact: Francie Donnelly - 07980279199; Padraig Donnelly - 07841377290 for bookings.

Club grounds clean up: Any club members who are available this Wednesday evening at 7:30PM are asked to come along and help with our annual grounds clean up. A short Club Mark meeting will take place at 7:00PM just before the clean up and anyone interested is asked to attend.

Annual Golf Day 2007: Keep Friday 29th June free for our Annual Golf day. Please contact Patsy Hetherington 87767718 or any committee member for details on the event.

Adult Football: In wet and wintry conditions in Killeeshil last Sunday, the Reserves defeated the home club in the League by 12 points to 4 and continue to impress this year. The Seniors maintained their League challenge with a 1-08 to 2-13 victory over the St Mary’s with 2 second half goals by Shane Mulgrew and Patrick Doherty helping them seal the win. The Seniors have been drawn against last years O’Neill cup champions Errigal Ciaran in the Quarter Finals of the Championship.

Youth Football: Congratulations to Donaghmore’s own Deasuan Quinn who helped Acadamh Naomh Padraig Dun Geanainn win the D'Alton Cup last week. The Under 14's produced a gritty performance in an entertaining game to overcome a strong Coalisland team to reach the Championship Semi Final. This Semi Final will be on Saturday against Eskra with time and venue to be confirmed. Watch out for the posters on shop windows. Donaghmore will host an Under 8 blitz on Saturday 9th in Donaghmore. All players please report to the dressing rooms at 10:00AM. All help welcome from 9:30 AM. Training continues on Monday evenings for the Under 8/10s at 7:00 until 8:00 PM. Everyone especially those new to the area are welcome to come along. The Under 12's continue to train on Thursday nights at 7:00PM. We would like to appeal to any young lads in the Carland, Donaghmore and Castlecaulfield to come along and try out Gaelic Football at your local club. The Minors lost a 5 - point lead at half time to lose by 5 points to Moortown and this concludes their involvement in the League for 2007.

Lotto numbers: Last weeks lotto numbers were 9, 11, 16 and 20. There were 6 match 3 winners. This week’s jackpot is £3,100.

Sympathy: St Patrick’s GFC would like to extend their sympathy to the Kelly family (Galbally) and McGinn family, Lismore on their recent bereavements.

Club Notes from May 29th 2007.

Annual Golf Day 2007: Please enter your team ASAP for our Annual Golf day on Friday 29th June. This year’s event takes place as usual in Dungannon Golf Club and a bumper number of entries are expected. Please contact Patsy Hetherington on 8776 7718 or any committee member for details on the event.

O’Neill Cup: St Patrick’s GFC safely negotiated the first hurdle in the O'Neill Cup last Saturday evening in Edendork defeating Clonoe by 1-08 to 0-07. It was not a game for the purists – the early evening torrential downpour on a freshly cut pitch, putting paid to hopes of a great game of football, but both teams settled to the task as best they could and it was Clonoe who started better, with the St Pat's first edging in front for the first time with 10 minutes of the first half to go. During this period Niall Mc Ginn and Shane Mulgrew were the main threats up front. An opportunistic goal for the industrious Kelvin Hughes would turn out to be the crucial score in the game and put a little daylight between the teams – 3 points at the end of the first half – a lead Donaghmore scarcely deserved. A revitalised Donaghmore in the second half were dominant with Brian Robinson, Sean Mc Caul and Colly Mc Nally playing the shirts of their backs and Clonoe struggled to make any sort of inroads into the Donaghmore lead. Indeed it was one of them days were the sleeves were rolled up and every man played their part with Darren Cush, Daniel Grimes and Seamus Mulgrew controlling the middle third of the field and keeping the lions share of the O’Neill's leather in the hands of the blue and gold jerseys. Well done to the team and management and hard luck to Clonoe on a sporting game. Team which lined out was as follows: David Doherty, Sean McCaul, Brian Robinson, Colly McNally, Pauric Gallagher, Damian McCaul, Gary Hetherington, Kelvin Hughes and Seamus Mulgrew, Richard Hetherington, Darren Cush, Shane Mulgrew, Niall Mc Caul, Daniel Grimes, Niall Mc Ginn. Sub: Patrick Doherty for Richard Hetheringon. The draw for the Quarter Finals of the O'Neill Cup will be made next weekend.

Youth Football: The big news this week is that Donaghmore will host a Club Tyrone Summer Camp at Fr Eamon Devlin Park from Monday 30th July to Thursday 2nd August. See Peadar Mc Cann or visit our website for more details. Remember places are limited so apply early. The Under 10 blitz was a great success last Saturday. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped out. The Under 12's also enjoyed a fine tournament in Galbally and once again thanks to our parish neighbours for their organisation and hospitality. The Under 14's play their championship Quarter Final tonight (Tuesday) night in Donaghmore at 7:15PM versus Coalisland. All support is welcome. Training continues on Monday evenings for the Under 8/10s at 7:00PM. Everyone especially those new to the area are welcome to come along. The Under 12's continue to train on Thursday nights at 7:00PM. We would like to appeal to any young lads in the Carland, Donaghmore and Castlecaulfield areas to come along and try out Gaelic Football at your local club.

Lotto: Last weeks lotto numbers were 7, 12, 18 and 19. There were 3 match 3 winners. This week’s jackpot is £3,000.

Ladies: Tyrone Minor Champions 2007!!!!! Congratulations to our ladies team who defeated a strong Fr Rocks team in the County Minor Grade 2 Final last Sunday. The girls were trailing for most of the game but stuck to the task and got their reward with a late winning point. The entire squad and management were heroes on the day, the historic achievement marked by scenes of great celebration as captain Nuala McCann lifted the Minor trophy for the first time in Donaghmore’s history. The talented Rebecca McCrory picked up Player of the Match for the Final, but the club takes great pride in this achievement and congratulates those who have brought this success to the ladies after such a short period of existence. Well done to the history makers of 2007 – the Donaghmore Minor squad and management, Denise, Joanne, Oliver and also Emma.

Club Notes from May 22nd 2007.

Annual Golf Day 2007: Keep Friday 29th June free for our Annual Golf day – firmly established as one of the biggest social events on the clubs calendar. This year’s event takes place as usual in Dungannon Golf Club and a bumper number of entries are expected so submit your team early. Please contact Patsy Hetherington on 8776 7718 or any committee member for details on the event.

Adult Football: It's always tough to take on Galbally in their own back yard, but after Donaghmore Seniors lost their unbeaten start to the league the previous week, they managed to bounce back with a 1-08 to 1-10 victory in a good competitive and sporting game last Thursday. This result keeps them in joint second place on 9 points from 6 games in what is rapidly turning out to be a very competitive league. Congratulations to Senior player Damian McCaul who made an impressive intercounty championship debut coming on a sub against Fermanagh and well done to him, Kelvin Hughes and the entire Tyrone panel on their progression to an Ulster semi - final against Donegal or Armagh.

O’Neill Cup: This weekend it’s all about the championship. Clonoe are the form team in the O Neill Cup having disposed of last year’s finalists Carrickmore in the Preliminary round scoring some great goals in the process. Donaghmore will have their work cut out for them and we would appreciate a full turn out of support in club colours to cheer on the lads in Edendork this Saturday at 6:00 PM. An Domhnach Mhor abu!

Sympathy: St Patrick’s GFC would like to extend their sympathy to the Rafferty family Mullaghconnor on their recent bereavement.

Congratulations:Congratulations to Ladies chairperson Nuala Gallagher and Dominic Mc Teague (Dromore) who tied the knot last Friday.
Youth Football: The Under 14's were defeated in the League Quarter Final last weekend up in Newtownstewart. It was just one of those days when nothing went right for the lads. They will hope to make amends when they play Coalisland on Tuesday week at 7:00 at home in the championship. There will be an Under 10 blitz in Donaghmore on Saturday morning. Players are expected to be there at 10:00AM. All help to be there at 9:30AM. The Minors play Moortown in their last league game on Wednesday night at 7:00PM in Moortown. Training continues on Monday evenings for the Under 8/10s at 7:00PM. Everyone especially those new to the area are welcome to come along. The Under 12's continue to train on Thursday nights at 7:00PM. We would like to appeal to any young lads in the Carland, Donaghmore and Castlecaulfield areas to come along and try out Gaelic Football at your local club.

Lotto: Last weeks lotto numbers were 14, 16, 20 and 22. There were 3 match 3 winners. This week’s jackpot is £2,900.

Ladies: Good luck to the ladies Minor team who are due to play Cookstown this Saturday in the Minor championship final.

Club Notes from May 15th 2007.

Annual Golf Day 2007: Keep Friday 29th June free for our Annual Golf day – firmly established as one of the biggest social events on the clubs calendar. This year’s event takes place as usual in Dungannon Golf Club and a bumper number of entries are expected so submit your team early. More details next week.

Adult Football: Donaghmore Senior’s unbeaten start to the season came to an end after a one point defeat to Coalisland Fianna at home on Sunday by 1-10 to 2-08. Darren Cush grabbed the Donaghmore goal and a few points by Niall Mc Ginn had threatened to spoil the Coalisland party but it would have been unfair on Coalisland who were the better team on the day. This Thursday the Seniors travel to Galbally for a game at 7:30PM, whilst the Reserves are due to travel to our parish neighbours on Friday. Please check the papers and club website for the latest times. The Reserves maintained their impressive unbeaten start to the season overturning a 3 point half time deficit to win by 4 points in a thrilling second half. A fantastic Matthew Ace finish early in the second half had set the teams up for a cracking finish and whilst points by Mark Hetherington, Fintan Mc Cluskey, Conor Mc Ginn and a couple of frees by Steven Mc Dermott had gave Donaghmore a slender advantage it took a superb late strike by Clifford Donaghy after Simon Toner had picked him out, to finally put the game beyond the brave Coalisland challenge. Whilst manager Tony Mc Cann and assistant Darren Torres know its early days they must be pleased with their team’s start to the season. Final score 2-13 to 2-09.

O’Neill Cup: We now know that we have a tricky tie with Clonoe in the first round of the championship on the weekend of 25/26/27th May (subject to Tyrone and Fermanagh ending in a result this weekend). More details will be announced next week.

Youth Football: The Under 8's had a useful morning in Edendork last Saturday winning their two games in the blitz. Thanks are extended to the Edendork club on their organisation and hospitality. Training continues on Monday evenings for the under 8/10s at 7:00PM. Everyone especially those new to the area are welcome to come along. The Under 12's continue to train on Thursday nights at 7:00PM. If you are interested please come along. Derrylaughan defeated our Minors 2-08 to 1-10 in the league last Wednesday, in very difficult conditions. The referee had to halt proceedings for 15 minutes due to a downpour and Donaghmore struggled to cope when the game restarted. The Under 14's will travel to Newtownstewart to play a League Quarter Final against the home side on Saturday at 4:00PM

Lotto numbers: Last weeks lotto numbers were 7, 17, 19 and 23. There were 9 match 3 winners. This weeks jackpot is £2,800.

Sympathy: St Patrick's GFC would like to offer their condolences to the McVeigh family, Ivybank.

Club Notes from May 8th 2007.

Adult football: The Seniors and Reserves will play Coalisland at home this Sunday in the ACL. Times to be confirmed.

Youth Football: Minor Championship 1st Round: Augher 1-11 Donaghmore 1-13. Augher versus Donaghmore at youth level over the past few years have been very close and both teams have been near the honours at various levels so the potential was there for a great battle. Last years Tyrone county minor finalists Donaghmore, showed their determination to have a Championship run this year as well with a character oozing last 20 minutes of football that turned a 6-point deficit into an unlikely 2 point victory. With 20 minutes on the clock in the first half the St Patrick’s were looking nervous in front of goal having missed as many chances as Augher had scored. They trailed 7 points to 2 with frees coming from Mark Faloon and Dan Toner. Two further placed balls from the feet of Faloon and Toner kept Donaghmore in the game but a defensive mix up was to prove costly as Augher boxed in a scrappy goal, and few in the travelling crowd would have been content at half time, despite Niall Mc Kenna hitting a sweet reply from play. When Augher stretched their lead to 1-08 to 0-05 at the start of the second half it looked beyond Donaghmore. However the management will have been pleased with the manner in which the team brought themselves back into the game. With Daniel Toner, Mark Faloon, Leigh Falls and Declan Mc Gahan taking the game by the scruff of the neck, the balance of the game changed entirely. Donal Lavery and Christopher Mc Gee helped shore up the defence and the game started to be played in the home teams half. Points from M Faloon, Declan Mc Gahan, Brendan O Donnell and Daniel Toner brought the scores to 1-09 to 0-09 with 12 minutes left. This was a period of unrelenting pressure by Donaghmore and the hard work of the team in blue and gold was rewarded when Declan Mc Gahan toepoked a loose ball into the net off the base of the post. An inspirational point by corner back Conor Hegarty was followed by a blockbuster effort from Mark Faloon after great work by Eoin Donaghy and Niall Mc Kenna, which ensured that a final insurance point by Dominic Donaghy would prove to be enough as Augher could only muster a last gasp point to leave the final score - Augher 1-11 to Donaghmore 1- 13. This team will know they were perhaps fortunate to get out of Augher with a win but they will also have been content that they are still in the Championship after a tremendously spirited second half performance enjoyed by their travelling supporters family and friends. Hard luck to Augher for a spirited and sporting game.
Team: C Quinn, C Hegarty(0-01), D Lavery, R Ace, C Nevin, C McGee, E Donaghy, N McKenna(0-01), D Toner(0-03/0-02 frees), M Faloon (0-05/0-04 frees), D Donaghy(0-01), L Falls, R Gallagher, B O'Donnell (0-01), D McGahan (1-01). Sub: C Loughran for L Falls.

Youth Snippets: The Under 14's have qualified for the quarter finals in the League and Championship football. Well done to the team and management. The Under 10's had an enjoyable first blitz of the year in Edendork where we fielded 2 teams. This Saturday the Under 8's travel to the same venue leaving the club at 10am sharp. Minors League: May 9th at 7:30 PM v Derrylaughan away.

Ladies: Well done to the Minor Ladies team who reached the Minor Championship final with a superb 1-13 to 2-09 victory over Cappagh.

Club Notes from May 1st 2007.

Senior Football: It's early days so far in the ACL Tyrone League, but our Senior and Reserve footballers have put in a lot of effort and can be content with their results so far. During a busy few days for the Seniors they took 3 out of a possible 4 points - drawing at home to Killyclogher on Thursday evening, 1-09 to 0-12, but went clear top of Division 1A with a win on Sunday away to Cookstown, 0-13 to 1-14. The Reserves stayed in second place of the League with a total of 5 points from 6 after a hard earned 1-10 to 2-13 win away to Cookstown on Sunday. The next Senior and Reserve games will be at home versus Coalisland on Sunday 13th May.

Youth Football: The minors defeated Ardboe and drew with Cookstown at home over the past week. It's Championship fare in Augher against the home club on Wednesday 2nd May at 7:30PM. We wish the lads all the best in what is a very tough opening draw. All support is welcome. The next League game will be against Derrylaughan on the 9th May at 7:00PM. The Under 14's suffered a heavy defeat to Galbally in the league last week but with one game left they still top their group. Errigal Ciaran progressed last Saturday at the Feile in the village last weekend. The Under 10's play their first blitz on Saturday in Edendork leaving the club at 10:00AM. The Under 12's training will be on this Saturday at 10:30AM.

Sympathy: St Patrick’s GFC would like to extend their sympathy to the Hamilton family, Lismore and the McKeown family Tullydraw on their recent bereavements.

Lotto: The lotto numbers this week were 2, 7, 14 and 23. There were 10 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot will be £2,700.

Club Notes from April 24th 2007.

Tyrone Vocational defeat Meath to win All - Ireland: Pride of place this weekend goes to the Tyrone team and our own Christopher Mc Gee who brought All Ireland Vocational schools success to the county last weekend.

Senior Refixture: Please take note that the Senior football League game against Killyclogher shall take place this Thursday 26th April at 7:00PM. Please not that the venue has been changed for this match, and this will now be a home fixture. On Sunday at 2:15 and 3:45, the Reserves and Seniors will play Cookstown away.

Feile News: Fr Eamon Devlin Park will host the early rounds of Feile 07 this Saturday commencing at 10:30 AM. Errigal Ciaran and Cookstown will be our guests. We would appeal to any club members who are available to come along at 9:30 AM to help out.

Youth Notes: The Minors regrouped on Monday night after their recent defeat to gain a welcome 1 point win over Ardboe 0-11 to 0-10. On the 2nd May they will travel to Augher in the Championship for a throw in at 7:30 PM. The Under 14's had a great win over Beragh in the championship by 3-04 to 3-11. They will meet Coalisland in the Championship quarter - final. Training is ongoing for the Under 10s and Under 8s on Monday nights between 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Parents are reminded that registration for this age group shall take place next Monday at 7:00 at the Youth Club. The Under 12s training commences for the Summer this week and will continue each Thursday evening @ 7:00 PM.

Lotto: The lotto numbers this week were 11, 12, 20 and 24. There were 2 match 3 winners. Next weeks Jackpot rises to £2,600.

Club Notes from April 17th 2007.

Adult Football: The Seniors and Reserves both sit in the top 3 of division 1A after the opening 2 games in their league campaigns. In their first home game the Seniors ground out a 0-10 to 0-07 win over Aghyaran, with the two Mulgrews in midfield and attack and the two Mc Cauls in defence all having fine performances. They sit joint top with the maximum 4 points alongside Coalisland and our fellow parishioners Galbally. It was a successful first outing for new club captain Richard Hetherington and we wish him and the team well in 2007. Before the game Paul and Christopher Faloon proprietors of new club sponsors The Fort officially presented new jerseys to Chairman Raymond Mc Cluskey on behalf of the Donaghmore Senior and Reserve teams. We would like to thank them for their continued support. The reserves picked up a fine 1-15 to 2-08 win over Aghyaran and now have 3 points out of a possible 4, leaving them second in the league, just behind Ardboe. Well done to the team and management on their promising start. There will be no adult football this weekend, but there will be a Friday and Sunday game next weekend.

Youth Football: The minors lost heavily to Errigal Ciaran after a promising start last Wednesday. Ten minutes into the second half there were only 2 points in the game. Within a short space of time Errigal had scored a couple of breakaway goals, which enabled them to run out comfortable winners on a flattering final scoreline of 0-10 to 4-13. Their next game is at home to Ardboe at 7 PM on Monday 23rd April. On the 25th April they will play Cookstown at home at 7 PM. The Under 14's defeated Ardboe and Coalisland and will play Galbally on the 24th April. They will play in Beragh in the Under 14 Championship at 12 00 this Saturday. Good luck to Christopher mc Gee and the Tyrone Vocationals who will play Meath in the All Ireland final scheduled for Clones on Sunday at 2 PM. Training is ongoing for the Under 10's and Under 8's on Monday nights between 7 – 8 PM.

Sympathy: Sympathy is extended to the family of Oliver Mc Grath, Dungannon.

Lotto: The lotto numbers this week were 10, 15, 23 and 24. There were 2 match 3 winners – and in an unusual turn of fate, the match 3 prize was shared between the mother of senior star Sean Mc Caul – Mary Mc Caul; and his girlfriends mother – Bronagh Nugent.

Club Notes from April 3rd 2007.

Membership: Please remember to pay your membership fees by this weekend to Pauric Gallagher.

Committee: The next committee meeting shall take place on Monday 16th April at 7:30PM in the Youth Club.

Adult Football: St Patrick's Reserves travelled to Omagh and took a share of the spoils on a 0-11 to 0-11 scoreline. Conor Mc Ginn and Steven Mc Dermott played well for the Reserves in a game they could have won, but overall for Tony Mc Cann’s men it was an encouraging start to the season. Seniors: Omagh 1-11, Donaghmore 2-10 - The Seniors went one better than last year on opening day by winning in a resplendent Healy Park. Omagh as expected, provided tough opposition for St Patrick's. Manager Joe Faloon will have been encouraged by some of our younger forwards performances, and some of the quality football played in general, but will be aware that much work remains to be done. Two superbly worked goals in either half by Niall Mc Caul and substitute Kelvin Hughes put the seal on a fine win. There will be no ACL football this weekend.

First Aid Course: Thanks to all who attended the first aid course for Gaelic Games this week.

Youth: Coaching for the Under 10's and under 8's will commence on the 16th April between 7 00 and 8 00. We would like to extend a welcome to anyone within the areas of Carland Castlecaulfield and Donaghmore to come along and join in the fun. New members are very welcome. The under 14's defeated Galbally but lost out to Derrylaughan in the league. They play Coalisland on the 14th of April. The minors lost their first league game to Pomeroy in a game they could have won by 1 11 to 0 19. They play Errigal Ciaran at home on the 11th April. For updated match fixtures and news particularly over the Easter period, please visit www.donaghmoregfc.com.

Vocational Schools: Good luck to Christopher McGee and the Tyrone Vocational Schools this Sunday when they play Meath in the All Ireland Final.

Wedding Bells: The members of St Patrick's GFC would like to wish senior stalwart Colly Mc Nally and Catrice Colton, who will tie the knot on Easter Monday, happiness and health in their future together.

Lotto: The lotto number this week 2, 8, 17 and 21. There were 11 match 3 winners . Jackpot now increases to £2,300. The next draw is on Easter Tuesday night.

Club Notes from March 27th 2007.

Membership 2007 – closing date extended: Registration fees are £20 for Adults / Over 18's, and £10 for Students / OAP's. The closing date for all membership applications has been extended to Easter Sunday. Please contact Pauric Gallagher for details.

Senior Football: The Seniors/Reserves take their bow in the All County League with a trip to Healy Park in Omagh: Throw in: 2 15 and 3 45PM. All support is welcome.

First Aid course: The First Aid course for coaches will take place on Mon 2nd April between 7 00 - 9 00 pm in club.

Youth Notes: The Under 14's had a tough battle, but they prevailed to win their third game in a row defeating Greencastle on a score line of 2 13 – 2 10. This Friday night the Under 14's play Derrylaughan at home at 6 45 PM. Next Tuesday evening at 6 45PM they travel to play Ardboe. Donaghmore minors play last years minor champions Coalisland in their second league game on Wednesday 4th April at 7 00PM. Congratulations to Christopher McGee and the Tyrone Vocational schools on winning the Ulster Final last week.

Lotto: The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 15 and 19. There were 7 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot rises to £2200.

Committee: The next committee meeting shall take place on Monday 16th April at 7 30PM. There will be a finance / events sub committee meeting next Monday night at 7 30PM.

Latest Fixtures: For the most up to date fixture information, please check www.donaghmoregfc.com for details.

Club Notes from March 20th 2007.

Membership 2007: Registration fees are £20 for Adults / Over 18's, and £10 for Students / OAP's. The closing date for all membership applications is Saturday 31st March 2007. Please contact Pauric Gallagher or any committee member.

Youth Notes: The Under 14's defeated Coalisland by 4 points in terrible conditions in their second league match. After only leading by point at half time and facing into the elements in the second half it took a performance full of grit and courage to outscore Coalisland in the second period. They now play Greencastle this Saturday. Please check website for updated times. Minor training continues on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

First Aid: The First aid course for coaches will take place on Mon 2nd April at 9 00 pm in club. Please contact Peadar mc Cann for details.

Lotto: There were 4 match 3 winners after the numbers 6; 8 12 and 16 were drawn in this week’s lotto.

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations and official opening of St Patrick's Primary School:

Friday was an historic day for our village as the new school was given its official blessing and opening. So many people had put so much energy and time into making this dream a reality and what a magnificent testament the new St Patrick’s Primary school is to their efforts. We wish all the pupils and staff well in their new home. On St Patrick's day it was the turn of Blessed Patrick O’Loughran Primary school to step into the limelight and what a wonderful St Patrick’s Day event it turned out to be. In the words of Fr Gerard Mc Aleer the contribution in terms of singing, instrumental music, drama, readings and dancing to the traditional St Patrick's day Mass “was truly remarkable” given the age group of the pupils. Congratulations to the pupils and their hard working staff for their time put in organising this special day. Thanks to all the talented musicians and singers who participated in the musical session on the street which survived the weather and proved to be an extremely enjoyable day for all. Well done to the Cultural sub committee who again left no stone unturned on another memorable afternoon.

Club Notes from March 6th 2007.

Senior teams: Scotstown failed to travel on Sunday and Donaghmore finished off their Ulster League challenge this year having suffered only one defeat to former All Ireland champions Ballinderry. The start of the All County
League is penciled in for the weekend beginning 1st April with our lads travelling to Omagh for the first game.

Colleges GAA: Hard Luck to Damian Mc Caul who played 2 marathon games for UUJ last weekend before QUB defeated them in the Sigerson Cup final. Kevin O Neill also narrowly missed out on a Trench Cup medal with John Moores University when they were defeated in the final by Drumcondra.

St Patrick’s Day: Don’t forget to keep 17th March free, for the street ceili, weather permitting. Mass beforehand will be organised by the current pupils, former pupils and staff of Blessed Patrick O’Loughran Primary School, Castlecaulfield.

First Aid: Please contact Peadar Mc Cann for details, if you are interested in taking a first Aid course geared towards the club’s needs provisionally pencilled in for 2nd /3rd April.

Youth: The Under 14's had a good run out away to Loughmacrory last weekend. The league starts for them this Saturday at 12 00 noon at home to Ardboe. All support is welcome. The minors continued their fine build up to the league with a game against Coalisland. Training continues on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Committee: The next committee meeting shall take place next Monday night at 7 30 PM.

Commiserations: Hard luck to Donaghmore Convent who lost by a single point to Largy of Monaghan in the Ulster B Final. Trailing by 9 points at half time a determined second half performance brought them to within a point before time ran out. Well done to the team and management on getting so close.

Congratulations to Leon Cush and Jason Burns on their recent engagement.

Good luck to Greencastle as they attempt to become the first Tyrone club this weekend to win an All Ireland Junior final.

Lotto: The numbers drawn were 2; 4 13 and 22. There were 7 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot rises to £3500.

Club Notes from February 27th 2007.

Membership: Prospective Club members are advised to contact the registrar or any committee member to pay for 2007. Over 18s £20; students OAPs £10. All are welcome.

Youth/ Schools: Pride of place this week goes to Conor Quinn a Corn na nOg winner with St Patrick’s Academy. Good luck to Christopher Magee in an Ulster Vocational schools final with Tyrone; Damian Mc Caul on his Sigerson quest with Jordanstown and Kevin O Neill playing for John Moores University Liverpool in the all Ireland college B championship. The Under 13s defeated Clonoe last week, whilst the Under 14s leave on Saturday morning from the club at 10 00 for a game against Loughmacrory

Culture: The Ceili last Saturday night was a tremendous success. As it was the last of the year the cultural committee would like to thank all those who helped out throughout the year with the ceili.

Senior Football: St Patrick’s seniors travelled to St Johns last weekend and picked up 2 more points with a 2 12 to 0 10 defeat of their Belfast hosts. Niall MC Caul and Conor Mc Ginn scored the Donaghmore goals. Scotstown visit us this Sunday at 2 00. The reserves had another useful friendly against Drumullan.

Lotto: The lotto numbers this week were 11; 18; 20 and 24. There were 4 match 3 winners. Next weeks Jackpot increases to £3400.

Good Luck: St Patrick's GFC wishes St Joseph's Convent every success in this weekends Under 19 Ulster ladies final which takes place on Saturday at 1 30 PM in Clones. We would also like to wish Greencastle all the best in the ALL Ireland Junior Club final this weekend. It was also great to see two former club players back visiting from the USA on Saturday - Mark Mc Veigh and Nolan Rafferty.

Club Notes from February 20th 2007.

Membership: Prospective Club members are advised that the registrar will collect membership at the Youth Club this Friday between 7 00 – 7 30 PM. Over 18s £20; Students & OAPs £10. All are welcome.

Youth: The Under 14s defeated Dungannon in an exciting friendly on Saturday. The young Donaghmore team worked hard throughout and are looking forward to their league commencing on March 3rd. Training continues for our minor team on Mondays and Wednesdays. Last week they had their first run out in a friendly against Dungannon Clarkes. The Under 16s will meet for the first time this Wednesday 19th at 6 15PM at the Youth Club. Anyone between the ages of 14 – 18 interested in refereeing youth games please contact Peadar Mc Cann. St Patrick’s GFC would like to wish young Luke Hoy a speedy recovery.

Senior Football: Ulster Senior League. The Ulster senior League continues this week with a trip to St Johns, Antrim on Saturday at 2:30pm. Ballinderry comprehensively defeated the seniors in last week’s fixture. The reserves played a friendly in their first outing this year and won well. The seniors/reserves will play the winners of Carrickmore and Clonoe in the first round of the senior championship after the draw was made on Monday night.

Lotto: The lotto numbers this week were 8, 17, 22 and 23. There were 10 match 3 winners. Next weeks Jackpot increases to £3,300.

Sympathy: St Patrick’s GFC would like to extend their sympathy to the Corrigan family, Mullaghconnor.

Club Notes from February 13th 2007.

Ulster Senior football League: Its two out of two in the Ulster league after a hard earned victory away to Longstone on Saturday last by 1 08 to 0 13. Jerome Grimes and Colly Mc Nally were the pick of the bunch. This Sunday we are pleased to welcome former All Ireland Club champions, and Ulster Club finalists Balinderry to Fr Eamonn Devlin Park, in what should be a good test for the St Pats. Throw in is at 2 00PM.

County News: Well done to Damian Mc Caul who made his National League debut last Saturday night and had a great game as Tyrone stifled the Erne challenge. Two wins from 2 for Damian, Kelvin and the Tyrone team have helped erase the memory of last years disastrous league opening. Congratulations also to a young lad with a very famous footballing name - Ciaran Cush who played in the half time game at Healy Park.

Youth: The Under 14s defeated Derrylaughan in a friendly last Saturday by 2 07 to 2 06. On Thursday night they play Kildress at home at 7:30pm and on Saturday morning they play Dungannon Clarkes at home at 11:00am.

Lotto: The Lotto numbers this week were 4; 12; 13 and 16. There were 9 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot is £3,200.

Committee meeting: The next executive committee meeting will take place on Wednesday 21st February at the Youth club at 7:30 PM.

The Late Late Show: Good luck to club member Malachi Cush who has penned a song which has reached the last 4 in the competition to become the the Irish entry at Eurovision this year. Tune into the Late Late Show on Friday night to support him.

Ceili: There will be a Ceili in the Youth Club on Saturday 24th February. All are welcome.

Club Notes from February 6th 2007.

Ulster League Campaign: Donaghmore adult footballers will travel to Longstone, Co Down this Saturday to play the host club at 2 00PM. The Ulster League campaign started successfully last weekend with a straightforward victory against Tir Na nog from Portadown by 1-12 to 0-05. Best in defence were Bran Robinson, Colin Mc Nally and Anthony Fulton, while Seamus Mulgrew starred at midfield. Up front, Shane Mulgrew and Richard Hetherington were Donaghmores’ main scoring threats, whilst Mark Hetherington scored his customary pre season goal. Well done to Niall Quinn and Fintan Mc Cluskey, two of last years county final minor team who made their senior debuts.

Important Public Information meeting: Donaghmore District Community Association (DDCA) will hold an open - invitation Information Evening on Friday 9th February in the Youth Club, Donaghmore, between 7 30 PM and 9 00 PM. This is an opportunity for all members of the community to find out details about the exciting new development, which is going to take place on the present site of the Youth Club. It will also provide an opportunity for anyone present to ask any questions or raise any queries, which they may have in relation to this development. Representatives from the world of sport and theatre will be present with Eugene Mc Kenna, Jeremy Davidson and Dan Gordon in attendance.

Congratulations: The spectacular new floodlights of Croke Park weren’t the only sparklers on show on Saturday night. Congratulations to our new club Secretary Pauric and Maria on their engagement and belated congratulations to club member and former Scor star Malachi on his engagement to Claire. We wish them all happiness in their futures together.

Youth Notes: The Under 14s travel to Derrylaughan on Saturday. The bus leaves at 10 00AM sharp. Minor training continues on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Lotto: The lotto numbers were 2; 11; 13 and 23. There were 4 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot is £3100.

Club Notes from January 30th 2007.

AGM
One of the largest crowds in recent years attended the Annual General Meeting of St Patrick's GFC last Sunday at the Youth Club. Outgoing chairman Brian Faloon welcomed members to the meeting, and introduced secretary Patsy Gallagher to give his report which praised the outstanding discipline of the Donaghmore club in 2006 - a factor which he believed contributed to their first appearance in a league decider and reinforced our on field position as one of Tyrone’s top clubs. As Patsy concluded he reflected on a 40-year association working within the club and he paid tribute to the various personalities that he had worked with during this time. Next Treasurer Patsy Hetherington delivered a clear and comprehensive report on the clubs financial performance over the last year. Youth officer Peadar Mc Cann thanked his network of coaches who assisted in 2006 and expressed satisfaction that the hard work put in over the past number of years finally appears to be bearing fruit with the club represented in 3 finals in 2006.
In his final address Chairman Brian Faloon signed off on 3 years work at the top table by paying tribute to the work of the club volunteers over the past 3 years from committee, player to member. He made reference to the important work being done by football club members in the schools of Carland, Castlecaulfield and Donaghmore as the future members of our club were in these classrooms. He wished the future chairperson and committee every success both on the field in terms of championship
success and off the field success with the development of our facilities. The floor duly responded and applauded the chairman for a very progressive term of office. The 2006 committee were then stood down and the election of officers for 2007 commenced under the appointed chairing of Francie Donnelly and Pete Falls. After the usual AGM debate new Chairman Raymond Mc Cluskey brought matters to a close, announcing that the first meeting of the 2007 committee will take place next Monday 5th February at 7 30 PM in the youth club.
Senior Football:
Ulster senior league.The Ulster senior League commences this Sunday with a home tie against Tír Na Nog Portadown.
Tír Eoghain Abú:
Good luck to Damian McCaul and Kelvin Hughes and the rest of the Tyrone squad on Saturday night when they step out against the Dubs at the turning on of the new floodlights in front of a full house in Croke Park.
Website:
The club website has been re-launched after some fine work by Pauric Gallagher. Please visit www.donaghmoregfc.com for regular updates on the club.
Lotto:
The lotto numbers this week were 12, 16 19 and 22. There were 4 match 3 winners. Next weeks Jackpot increases to £3000.
Sympathy:
St Patrick’s GFC would like to extend their sympathy to the O Neill and Gribben family on the death of Bridget Gribben, Greystone.

Club Notes from January 23rd 2007.

AGM:
The Annual General Meeting will take place this Sunday - 28th January at 6 30PM at the Youth club. We would appeal to anyone with an interest in the club to come along and new members are always welcome. This year in particular with such exciting redevelopment plans on the table, we are looking for positive people with an interest in our clubs future to come on board and help us bring our plans to fruition.
Annual Presentation Dinner:
The Presentation Dinner Dance took place last Saturday night in the Glenavon Hotel. The award winners were as follows: Player of the Year: Damian Mc Caul; Reserve Player of the year: Ryan Falls; Most Improved player: Niall Mc Ginn: Minor player of the Year: Shane Mulgrew. Special presentations were also made to Joe Mc Caughey; Niall Mc Ginn and Eugene Hegarty for their success with Jordanstown and Vocational school squads. Next, The minor team of 2006 who made history by reaching only the second minor grade 1 in the clubs history were presented with their medals by Fr Gerard Mc Aleer. Chairman Brian Faloon addressed the large number of guests and spoke of the proud links that the club has had with great Tyrone team of the past, mentioning the names of Patsy Devlin, Patsy Hetherington; Adrian Cush; Brian Robinson and Seamus Mulgrew amongst others and in an inspiring address he said he looked forward to the likes of Pat Doherty; Niall Mc Ginn; Damian Mc Caul and Kelvin Hughes representing their county in 2007. Indeed Kelvin had made the long dash from Breffni Park where he scored a fine point in the Mc Kenna cup win against Cavan to join his County panel team-mate Damian Mc Caul, unable to play for his county because of the current ruling. Perhaps the most deserving award of the night was made to a somewhat surprised Patsy Gallagher, our long serving secretary for a lifetime of service to the club. If any of the rest of us can come close to matching your dedication Patsy – the club will continue to prosper. To finish off John O Neill spoke passionately on the exciting plans for the future development of the facilities. Those pulling on the blue and Gold geansai each year know what challenges face them, now off the field the rest of us must challenge ourselves to make this development happen.
Thanks to the Glenavon Hotel and staff for a wonderful meal, the Boogieman for their 5 star show and Armagh legend Benny Tierney for his hilarious sketch. It was the most successful night in many years, made even more special by the presence of Jake Quinn and Charlie Dunlop from Philadelphia. Bring on the next one.
Dublin V Tyrone National League Round 1:
Those who have ordered tickets for the National League game V Dublin in Croke Park can collect them this Sunday 29th at 5 45 PM at the Youth Club, just before the AGM.
Youth Football:
Under 14 training continues on Saturday at 10 45 and on Wednesdays at 7 00 PM any newcomers to the Carland, Castlecaulfield and Donaghmore areas are very welcome to come along.
Ulster Senior football League:
Anyone from the Carland, Castlecaulfied and Donaghmore areas that are interested in playing adult football for St Patrick’s GFC in 2007 please contact Joe Faloon or any committee member as soon as possible.
St Patrick’s senior footballer’s Ulster League campaign commences on Sunday 4th February at home to Tir na Nog Portadown; Sunday 11th ; away V Longstone; Sunday 18th: Home V Balinderry; Sunday 25th February: Away V St John’s; Sunday 4th March: Home V Scotstown. Please put these dates in your diary and come along and support your local club this year.
Sympathy:
The club would like to extend their deepest sympathy to our assistant manager Steven Rice and his family on the death of his father John (Augher). May he rest in peace.
Lotto
The Lotto numbers this week were 1; 8 10 and 13. There were 2 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot is £2900.

Club Notes from January 16th 2007.

Annual Presentation Dinner:
The Presentation Dinner Dance takes place this Saturday 20th January 2007 in the Glenavon Hotel, with music provided by the Boogie Men. It looks set to be one of the best-attended nights in years so step out in style and enjoy.
AGM:
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 28th January at 6 30PM. We would appeal to anyone with an interest in the club to come along and new members are welcome.
Youth Football:
All under 14 players are asked to dust off the boots and come down to training on Saturday 20th January at 10 45 AM on Fr Eamon Devlin Park. We want big turn outs from the start so everyone is welcome.
Ulster Senior football League:
Anyone interested in playing adult football for the club in 2007 please contact Joe Faloon or any committee member as soon as possible. On the back of only 1 defeat in 2 years in this competition, St Patrick’s senior footballer’s Ulster League campaign commences on Sunday 4th February at home to Tir na Nog Portadown; Sunday 11th ; away V Longstone; Sunday 18th: Home V Ballinderry; Sunday 25th February: Away V St John’s; Sunday 4th March: Home V Scotstown. Please put these dates in your diary and come along and support your local club this year.
Fulham Gaels:
Hard luck to Paul Quinn former club historian now turned club manager of Fulham Irish GAA club who were defeated in the ALL Ireland Junior quarterfinal last weekend. Congratulations to Kelvin and Damian who have been playing Mc Kenna cup football with Tyrone this last couple of weeks.
Lotto
The Lotto numbers this week were 3; 11; 13 and 18. There were 8 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot is £2800.

Club Notes from January 9th 2007.

The Lotto numbers this week were 2; 5; 19 and 24. There were 4 match 3 winners. Next weeks jackpot is £2700. The Presentation Dinner Dance takes place on Saturday 20th January 2007 in the Glenavon Hotel, with Special Guests and music by the Boogie Men. Tickets need to be ordered as soon as possible, as tables of 10 or singles from Patsy Hetherington: 87767718. The Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 28th January at 6 00PM. We would appeal to anyone with an interest in the club to come along and new members are very welcome. There will be a committee meeting on the Dinner Dance next Monday at 7 30PM.