Donegal vs Leitrim
Karl Lacey, Brendan Boyle and Stephen McDermott chase possession in midfield
Adrian Sweeney’s last-minute point secured a 0-11 to 1-8 draw for Donegal against Leitrim in a National Football League Division 2A clash in Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon. The poor Donegal performance allowed underdogs Leitrim a clear chance of victory after a 61st minute goal by Darren Duignan exposed some extremely bad Donegal defending.
Both sides had a tally of 5 points apiece at half-time but Donegal started to edge ahead in the second half. A late Leitrim rally and Duignan’s goal left Donegal 3 points down with only a few minutes left of normal time. A trio of quick points from Michael Doherty, Frank McGlynn and Sweeney saved red faces.
KUFC
The following is the KUFC fundraising ‘Draw Night’ address by chairman Jon Stack on Saturday night last in The Castle Bar.
‘The KUFC Club house will be paid for on Monday 6th Feb, thanks to the generosity of the children, parents, friends, relations and associates of Killymard United Football Club.
A special word of thanks to the people of Donegal Town and surrounding areas for their support and generosity, buying tickets etc for our Club House changing rooms.
Thank you also to the kind friendly staff of SuperValu and Manager John Page. Thanks to James McGroary, Chairperson of the Donegal League and to Marty Byrne, Chairperson South West Donegal League and the Tickets Sponsor PMCB Financial’s Patrick McBrearty Thank you very much to the Prize Sponsors (see list below).
Special Thanks for Support from the Donegal Town FC Marty, Frank, Benny, -Ann Marie and the rest of the team. Thank you to all the other Clubs in the League for their support and to the Castle Bar’s Dermot, Rosaline and Rory for their support.
Go raibh mile mhaith agat Garda Paul McHugh for refereeing the Draw tonight and finally to an extraordinary KUFC Committee: Philip Montgomery, Jim Rush, Aiden Rooney, Sylvester Swaray, Mick McGonigle, Alan Happi, Joe Coyle, Albert Morrow, Pat Brogan, Bobby Willis. Collectively we have all provided the means by which children from all over the County and beyond can now change their clothes in comfort from the weather and in safety and security. Thank you again.’
Prize Winners/Sponsors: 1st Prize, €1000, James A McGroary, Tullynagreana; 2nd Prize, Ireland jersey, by All Sports; Siobhan McGroarty, Glencoagh, Mountcharles; 3rd Prize, Dinner for 2, in the Abbey Hotel, Peter Donaghy, Gortloskey; 4th Prize, DVD Stand and Storage Unit, Melody Maker, Alice Kelly, Hall Demesne, Mountcharles; 5th Prize, Lunch for 2, Blueberry Tea Room, Kevin McGlynn, The Glebe; 6th Prize, Hamper, by Harbour Restaurant, Glen Timoney, the Glen, Mountcharles; 7th Prize, Terracotta Pots, by Keys of Laghey, Sheila Kane, Revlin; 8th Prize, Lunch for 4 by Doolittle’s, Tara McNulty, Clogher, Barnesmore; 9th Prize, €50 Voucher, Donegal Camera Centre, Cara Coyle, Mountcharles; 10th Prize, € 150 Voucher by Brooks Hanley, Emily McGroary, Old Golf Course Road; 11th Prize, Dinner for 2, Ard na Breatha, Sheila Stevenson, Railway Lodge.
An executive meeting of the club will take place next Monday night February 13th at 8.30 p.m. in the Abbey Hotel.
The positions vacant from the Annual General Meeting were filled at the monthly meeting on Monday night last as follows: Secretary - Eamonn Gorrell; Assistant Secretary - Deirdre Dillon/Deborah Lacey; Reserve Team Manager - Gerry Molloy; Third Team Manager - John Doogan. Enda Nolan and Tommy Brennan representing Bord na nOg and Hurling respectively, were also added to the Executive Committee.
The Under 21 Team Manager position has still not been filled and applications in writing from anyone interested in the position will be accepted by the Club Secretary Eamonn Gorrell, Drumrooske Middle, Donegal P.O. until Friday February 24th 2006.
The club would like to congratulate Emlyn Hughes on his appointment as Donegal Senior Ladies Manager for 2006 and Corny Carr who will be assisting Emlyn in his new role.
Membership @ €30.00 per adult is now due and should be paid to Paul Timoney or Deirdre Dillon as soon as possible. Paul will accept membership in the Abbey Hotel next Monday night (February 13th) from 9.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Managers, coaches, players and team officials are particularly reminded that their membership is due before February 28th.
The Annual Dinner and Presentation of the Club Awards will take place on Saturday March 4th in Dom’s Pier 1. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks. Nomination forms for the Club Awards are currently being circulated and everyone is reminded to return them to the Club Secretary Eamonn Gorrell, Drumrooske Middle, Donegal P.O. before Wednesday March 1st 2006. Sean Dunnion
by The Rucker
The game on Saturday was a much more subdued affair than the previous week’s match against Ballyshannon. No doubt the handing out of Prozac to the spectators helped to calm things down. But did they have to give Mogadon to the players? Certainly it was a soporific display with the side losing 23-3. Donegal’s score came from a Vinny Murray penalty.
The side had one other outing when they lost 23-12 to Cookstown. In this game Donegal conceded tries in the first and last minutes of the game. The Donegal scores came from Paul McInaw and David Barrett, with Vinny Murray putting over a conversion from the touchline.
Congratulations to Donal Byrne who was elected Donegal Rugby Sports Star of the Year and it was good to watch him on TV playing for Blackrock in the Schools Cup. It was nice also to see David McGowan, a young man with strong Donegal connections, playing for Ireland against Italy in the Under 21 international.
May I also send a get well soon message to Roy Irwin after his recent operation. Roy, of course, is a founder member of the club and our first captain. It was also pleasing to see Donal Martin out and about on his crutches.
Last Saturday we had Donal and Gary Prendiville down at the club, both on crutches. They were sitting on stools outside the clubhouse and looked like a pair of china dogs.
This weekend Victor Kearney leads a Donegal party off to Paris on an educational trip. I understand that Victor has pencilled in trips to the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Notre Dame and Sacre Coeur. I believe there is a very fine Canaletto painting there that Eamon Friel wishes to view. If the party has time they may also take in the rugby game. I note the Irish team is being now togged out in Magee suits. Lynn, if you any extra auld suits or jackets, drop them down to the rugby club!
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