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Termon V Milford Jimmy Took up the Whistle After a Very Successful to the CLG Na Cealla Beaga Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Chontae Dhún na nGall Cluichí Leascheannais Íosghradú Craobh Sinsear - Peil Ard an Rátha v An Clochán Liath Baile na nGallóglach v An Tearmann Craobh Soisear - Peil Naomh Bríd v Naomh Ultan An Bheart v Naomh Colmcille MICHAEL MURPHY SPORTS & LEISURE Mean Fomhair 4ú, 5ú, 6ú agus 12ú i Páirc Thír Chonaill, The Scarvey, Donegal GAA Centre agus Páirc Uí Dhomhnaill Clar Oifigiuil: €0 County Board Chairperson - Mick McGrath Tá fáilte róibh go léir chuig na cluichí leathcheannais iosghradú a bhéas ar siul an deireadh seachtaine seo. Is am an-deacair é seo d’imreoirí, lucht bainistiochta, oifigigh agus lucht féachana agus tá áthas ar CLG Dhún na nGall a bheith in ann na cluichí leathcheannais seo a shruthlú beo agus and clár fiorúil seo a sholáthar ina bhfuil an fhaisnéis is tábhachtaí. You are all very welcome to this weekend’s relegation semi-finals in the junior and senior championships. Unfortunately, one of the four games scheduled had to be postponed for a week as a precautionay measure as a result of Covid-19. That game is now being played Sunday Sept 13th in O’Donnell Park. We have battled against the change in our lifestyles, our work , our social fabric, our families, and our sporting involvement. The GAA has seen many changes since its foundation, and it has originated from the roots and soul of our Gaelic traditions, but no member could have foreseen the changes wrought by Covid-19. The year 2020 will certainly remain in our memories as the year of transformation, and we continue to implement the many prevention measures required to keep this virus at bay. I encourage you all to continue the great work that we have all had a part to play in, and I thank you for the many hours of voluntary assistance you have contributed in your Club areas in assisting the HSE and others, in bringing safe and healthy practice to vulnerable and lonely members of our communities. On behalf of the GAA in Donegal I thank the frontline workers who have given so much to helping our society, in facing the challenge of the coronavirus. There was a period this year where we all thought that we wouldn’t get playing our games, but many difficulties were overcome to reach these championship playoffs. We have not agreed with all the instructions and regulations, but we respect the decision makers for their fight against this unprecedented virus while still getting our games played. The County Competition Control Committee (CCC) have used new regulations, competition formats, and workmanlike decision making to reach this stage of championship, and we are all delighted to see the championship finalised in these difficulty times. I congratulate all Clubs who have continued to contribute to giving us the opportunity to see Gaelic games played in changed and difficult times. The streaming of our games is a new phase and challenge that we have been thrown into with restrictions on capacity. Donegal are streaming all the knock- out games, some free to air but most on a PPV basis. We are using professional camera and graphics crews to bring our spectators the best possible quality but this is a fickle industry and one in its infancy.1 There will be ineviatable hiccups but at all times we will be striving for success and to bring club games into our homes. Jimmy White, Referee - Termon v Milford Jimmy took up the whistle after a very successful to the CLG Na Cealla Beaga. He managed Donegal to career as player, coach and player manager with a an Ulster Minor League and Championship double in star-studded Killybegs. The Fishermen were the top 1985 and was a member of PJ McGowan’s All-Ireland club team in Donegal in the latter part of the 1908s Under-21 Championship winning management team of and for most of the 1990s. Between 198s and 1996, 1987. Donegal defeated Kerry, after a replay, to wina including household names like Manus Boyle, Barry second All-Ireland title. McGowan, Barry and John Cunningham and John Bán Gallagher, they played in seven of the nine Despite his impressive CV as coach and manager, Jimmy championship finals. They weon five (1986, ’91, ’92, too up the whistle when he hung up his playing boots ’95 and ’96). Jimmy White, mostly at wing-back, palyed in six at the end of 1996. “I had a number of approaches and offers of those finals. He did not make the 1996 decider but played from other clubs but I wanted to take up referee-ing. I was in all the lead-up games. He was player-manager for three of 37 and I felt I could fast track a referee-ing career”. To date those wins – 1991, 1992 and 1995 and in that period he also Jimmy has ref’d 12 Donegal chanpionship finals – 6 Senior, 1 guide Killybegs to three successive Division 1 League titles Intermediate, 1 Junior and 4 u-21s – and two minor finals. (1991, 1992 and 1993). During his inter-county career he has also taken charge of the Ulster Senior Final in 2008 and the Connacht senior final in Jimmy’s success and a coach and manager was just confined 2010 Enda McFeeley, Referee - Ard na Ratha v An Clochán Liath Refereeing out of the Naomh Mhuire club in Convoy, Enda McFeely the 2014 minor B final, the 2015 Junior B final, 2016 Ulster senior started officiating in 2012 and joined the Ulster Academy in league final, 2016 minor A final, 2017 Senior Gaeltacht final, 2015. He has previously taken charge of under 17 Ulster minor 2017 Scottish Junior and Senior finals in Glasgow, 2017 Senior league and championship games and under 20 championship championship final and the 2018 Intermediate championship as well as Ulster club senior and intermediate league and final. championship. Enda would like to thank his wife Emer for all her support, Enda has refereed in eleven finals including last year’s first his son Shane and those who have officiated with him in this County final (there were two replays). He previously refereed difficult time for all involved with Gaelic games. Shane Toolan, Referee - Naomh Colmcille v Burt Shane is a member of the Aodh Ruadh Club and started on the playing pitches of Donegal, It has helped highlight the referee-ing Senior football in 2009 after seven years camaderie of sport and the special place the GAA holds at of service as an underage referee. He has ref’d several the centre of so many communities. We have all missed the underage finals and three at adult level - intermediate occasions and realise how lucky we are to be involved. Long may reserve and under 21 B. it continue. Shane is delighted to see Gaelic games up and running Shane would like to thank his linesmen and umpires and wishes again after the recent enforced absence and it is wonderful to be back both teams the best of luck. Kevin McGinley, Referee - Naomh Bríd v Naomh Ultan Kevin McGinley, a member of the Naomh Columba Club, took up referee-ing eight years ago. Kevin has ref’d county finals across all divisions in County Donegal as well as a range of grades and age groups - county Óg Sport, minors, u21B, Junior B and Junior A. Kevin has also been the man in the middle for County Gaeltacht games. Kevin for Naomh Columba at all levels and for Donegal. He won medals for his club in a number of underage divisional and county grades and was part of the squad that won the first Ted Webb title for Donegal - he was a member of the Donegal Vocational school squad for four years. Married to Louise with four children who wish him the best of luck in Saturday’s game. Owner of fstop media John Smith is fully quali- fied for all your professional media needs. Having graduated from college with a media background in promotional, corporate, weddings and sporting events. Fstop media also has experience working with major broadcasting such as RTE, TG4 and UTV. The advances in recent technology has given us the opportunity to branch into the livestreaming sector. It has been a great to be working along side Donegal GAA throughout this year bringing a selection of games live to the comfort of people’s homes. If you would like your event to be streamed professionally contact us via Mobile: 0874172297 or mail: [email protected]. More information is available on our website: www.fstopmedia.org 5 Termon and Milford Finally Set to Tango Frank Craig - Donegal News Dungloe, having lost last time out to Ardara, are currently sitting tight as they await the outcome of the weekend’s Just like Dungloe and Ardara, this one is encounter. again difficult to call. Termon might have suffered demoralising drubbings to the likes of Kilcar and Naomh Conaill but they were competitive in their remaining They, and the losers of that clash in losses. Letterkenny will then meet to see who makes the slip down to Intermediate Championship. Milford also sustained a heavy defeat to Naomh Conaill and also came up well short against Bundoran. But they did put up competitive fights in their other two outings In their group section, Francie Friel’s Burn Road outfit as well. Barrett’s men will no doubt have the physical suffered losses to Kilcar, Bundoran, St Naul’s and advantage but Termon might well have the edge when it Naomh Conaill. comes to energy. Whoever deals best with that contrast in styles should Milford fared only marginally better with Shaun Paul prevail.
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