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 agus 6ú i Páirc Thír Chonaill agus The Scarvey Clar Oifigiuil: €0 Coronavirus COVID-19 Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice Stay local. Stay safe. Protect each other. Continue to: Wash Cover Distance your hands well your mouth and nose yourself at least and often to avoid with a tissue or sleeve 2 metres (6 feet) away contamination. when coughing or from other people, sneezing and discard especially those who used tissue safely might be unwell Avoid Know COVID-19 symptoms include crowds and the symptoms. If you > high temperature crowded places have them self isolate > cough and contact your GP > breathing difficulty immediately > sudden loss of sense of smell or taste > flu-like symptoms #holdfirm Ireland’s public health advice is guided by WHO and ECDC advice M12796 COVID-19 Phase 2 Public Health Advice Poster.indd 2 05/06/2020 18:38 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 postponedd for a week as a precautionay measure as a result of Covid-19. 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, and we have tech-knowledgeable members getting to grips with this new way of bringing our club games into our homes. I wish the eight competing teams, across the four games, and the match Officials, the best of luck. 1 Enda McFeeley, Referee - Ard na Ratha v An Clochán Liath Refereeing out of the Naomh Mhuire club in B final, the 2015 Junior B final, 2016 Ulster Convoy, Enda McFeely started officiating in senior league final, 2016 minor A final, 2012 and joined the Ulster Academy in 2015. 2017 Senior Gaeltacht final, 2017 Scottish He has previously taken charge of under Junior and Senior finals in Glasgow, 2017 17 Ulster minor league and championship Senior championship final and the 2018 games and under 20 championship as well as Intermediate championship final. Ulster club senior and intermediate league and championship. Enda would like to thank his wife Emer for all her support, his son Shane and those who have Enda has refereed in eleven finals including officiated with him in this difficult time for all last year’s first County final (there were two involved with Gaelic games. replays). He previously refereed the 2014 minor Shane Toolan, Referee - Naomh Colmcille v Burt Shane is a member of the Aodh Ruadh Club highlight the camaderie of sport and the and started referee-ing Senior football in special place the GAA holds at the centre of 2009 after seven years of service as an so many communities. We have all missed underage referee. He has ref’d several the occasions and realise how lucky we are underage finals and three at adult level - to be involved. Long may it continue. intermediate reserve and under 21 B. Shane would like to thank his linesmen and Shane is delighted to see Gaelic games up umpires and wishes both teams the best of and running again after the recent enforced luck. absence and it is wonderful to be back on the playing pitches of Donegal, It has helped 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 qualified 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 broad- casting 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 Done- gal 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 Page 8: LYIT advert – same as last year 8 5 Two Cracking Senior Championship Relegation Semi-finals in Prospect The fight to avoid the relegation places in the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Senior Championship went down to the final day of the competition with eight teams in danger of landing in the bottom four places. Wins for St Nauls and Killybegs hauled them both clear of the Relegation play-offs. Glenswilly had a narrow escape as Baile na nGalloglach drew with Na Ceithre Maistír to push the Donegal town side clear and leave the Milford side on just one league point -an extra point on the pitch to give them victory would have put them ahead of Glenswilly on points difference. With a negative points difference of only 16 points Dungloe lost their first three games narrowly but a powerful second half performance from Killybegs in their final game condemned them to the play-offs. Neither Ardara nor Termon were treated kindly by the draw. Ard an Rátha put in credible performances against three quarterfinalists - with narrow losses to Sean MacCumhaills and St Michaels and getting closer to Naomh Conaill than any other team. However, they never got started against Realt na Mara, not helped by a star performance by Realt keeper Ashley Mulhearn. A young Termon side were unfortunate to meer both Kilcar and Naomh Conaill and stumbled against Naomh Naille in their final game - they were, however, short of a couple of their more experienced forwards in that game. With the final placings throwing up regional rivals in both semi-finals parish pride combined with the fight for Senior Championship final should guarantee two cracking matches. P W D L F A Pts Diff Naomh Conaill 4 4 0 0 103 27 8 76 Gaoth Dobhair 4 4 0 0 86 31 8 55 Cill Chartha 4 3 1 0 102 38 7 64 Naomh Adhamhnáin 4 3 1 0 68 33 7 35 Realt na Mara 4 3 0 1 72 51 6 21 Naomh Micheal 4 3 0 1 52 53 6 (1) Sean MacCumhaill 4 2 1 1 55 56 5 (1) Gleann Fhinne 4 2 1 1 53 56 5 (3) Naomh Naille 4 2 0 2 47 62 4 (15) Na Ceithre Maistír 4 1 1 2 61 76 3 (15) Na Cealla Beaga 4 1 0 3 39 70 2 (31) Gleann tSuilí 4 1 0 3 49 86 2 (37) Baile na nGallóglach 4 0 1 3 51 86 1 (35) An Clochán Liath 4 0 0 4 55 71 0 (16) Ard na Rátha 4 0 0 4 32 63 0 (31) An Tearmánn 4 0 0 4 39 105 0 (66) 6 Ard an Rátha 1 Ciaráin Mac Giolla Dé 2 3 4 Seoasamh Ó’Mallaí Deaglan Ó’Gabhacháin Sean De Faoite 5 6 7 Sean Mac Aodha Padraig Mac Craith Sean R Ó’Lúdhog 8 9 Conúir Ó’Classín Robbie Adair 10 11 12 Lorcan Ó’Domhnaill Stefan Ó’Baoill Sean Mac Suibhne 13 14 15 Tomás Ó’Baoill Rian Ó’Mallaí Caoimhin De Faoi 16 Matiu Mac Ghloin 21 Maitiú Mac Suibhne 17 Gearóid Mac Concearra 22 Brian De Faoite 18 Breandaín Ó’Baoill 23 CJ Ó’Lúdhog FIR IONAD 19 Donal Breathnach 24 Antó Ó’hEarcáin 20 Calum Ó’Mallaí Page 8: LYIT advert – same as last year 7 8 The Knock-Out Stages and Streaming The Government’s decision to play all Gaelic Games behind closed doors until September 13th is dis-appointing for all club members and other supporters.