November 8th

Glenswilly, the Donegal IFC won their way to the semi-final of this season’s Ulster club IFC when they came back from being eight points down to win a dramatic and thrilling encounter over Aghaloo on a scoreline of 1-14 to 2-8.

In what was a very competitive encounter all through the Aghaloo side had both their midfielders Felim Og Gildernew (double yellow) and Stephen Beattie sent off in a second-half that saw Glenswilly’s Charlie Bonner also get his marching orders.
,br> First-half goals from Stephen Donnelly and Martin O’Neill saw the Aghaloo side go in at the interval in a healthy position leading by 2-6 to 0-4. However, the Donegal champions upped their game in the second-half and turning on the style they slowly but surely overhauled their opponents with a succession of points together with a crucial goal from Daniel Gallagher which gave them a deserved three points win at the finish.

Aghaloo had the misfortune of missing a penalty kick in that second-half when Leslie Stevenson sent his kick crashing against the crossbar, and that was the end of their provincial challenge.

Glenswilly scorers – G. McFadden 0-5, D. Gallagher 1-2, G. McGrenera and C. Kelly 0-2 each; D. McGinley, Ciaran Bonner and B. Canning 0-1 each.

Aghaloo marksmen were – Stephen Donnelly 1-5, M. O’Neill 1-1, S. Douglas and G. Daly 0-1 apiece.

Hard luck to our under 13s who were beaten by Dungloe on Saturday in the all county semi-final in Gweedore.

The club AGM will now take place on Saturday the 26th Nov at 7pm in the club house anyone with motions or nomination papers to return them to the secretary by the 11th Nov.

Congratulations to Neil Gallagher and Shay Farrell who picked up awards at the recent Banquet in Donegal town.

The club ran a very successful night at the races in Callaghan’s Bar on Friday last winners on the night were Con McDaid, Francis Deveney, Ciaran Gallagher, Linda McHugh, Erin Vaughan, Cathy and Mary Francis Bonner, Charlie and Amanda Bonner, Darren McGinley, Peter Doherty, Martin Hunter, Eddie Crawford, Danny K McGinley, Ciaran Gallagher (auction race) and Declan Callaghan. Many thanks to all those who bought horses and who sponsored races and anyone who helped to make it a success.

The 25 card drive has begun again in the club house on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm everyone welcome. This weeks Lotto Numbers were 4, 8, 11, 14 no jackpot winner, match two €80.00 winner was Peter McConnell. Next weeks jackpot is €1,080.

October 25th

Our under 21s were in action on Sunday against Dungloe in the championship in Termon and ran out winners by 3 points. Dungloe proved stubborn and gave our young boys a run for their money. Once again it was club captain Ciaran Bonner that came to the rescue with a fine goal in the second half.Others who played well were Shaun Burke and Michael Murphy.

Our under 13s will play Dungloe in the county semi final on Saturday in Gweedore throw in at 3.30,Best of luck to Gary McDaid and his young team in that.

Congratulations to Ciaran Bonner, Colin Kelly and Neil Gallagher along with manager Francie Martin (selector) who are on the Donegal senior County panel.

The 25 card drive has begun again in the club house on Wednesday nights at 7.30pm everyone welcome. This weeks Lotto Numbers were: 8,13,17,18 no jackpot winner, P O’Donnell Friendly Butcher match two €80.00 winner. The club are running a night at the races in Callaghan’s Churchill on Friday night 4th Nov at 9,30pm, to purchase a horse at €20 each or sponsor a race please contact club Treasurers for further information. The monthly meeting will take place in the clubhouse on Tuesday 1st Nov at 8.30 with the minor meeting at 8 o’clock.

September 20th

Congratulation to the Senior Team on winning the Intermediate Final on Sunday evening last in O’ Donnell Park Letterkenny, final score being Glenswilly 1-12 Cloughaneely 1-7. Surely the greatest moment in the clubs history, it was a terrific display from all the team who never gave up even when they went in at the break two points down. There were heroes all over the pitch but it was Big Geard McGrenra the veteran forward from Churchill who sealed the victory with a fine goal. There were few dry eyes at the final whistle among the Glenswilly faithful who played there own part by cheering the team on from start to finish. Huge celebrations took place that night with a string of cars a mile long following the team bus around the Glen led by Joseph Kelly surely the proudest man in Glenswilly. Founding member of the club Manus McFadden flew in that morning from Boston and Charlie Bonner was also over from Chicago for the game with many others coming from afar to be there for this historic occasion.

Hard luck to the reserves who lost by a point to Urris in the reserve semi-final, but surely they should have won this game; they missed so many chances in the second half. The game went into extra time and the Glen men could not get those couple of scores to clinch it, but best of luck to Urris now in the final.

But the story of the day was the senior victory and how far the club have come in a short period of time playing in the senior championship next year for the first time. A Dvd of the final is available @ € 25 contact the treasurers for a copy.

August 19th

Both our senior and reserves progressed to the semi-final’s of the intermediate championship on Saturday evening last in Termon. The reserve team overcame a stubborn Downings team, and although things were tight at half-time the Glen pulled away to win by 2-11 to 0-7, best for Glenswilly were Pj Gallagher, Paul McCool and Brendan Gallagher.

In the senior game Glenswilly played some fine football with Captain Ciaran Bonner leading by example and driving them on, this game was as good as over at half-time. To be fair to Downings they out scored Glenswilly in the second half but it was a case of damage limitation and there always seemed to be another gear in Glenswilly. The final score was Glenswilly 3-14 Downings 0-12. Best for Glenswilly were Ciaran Bonner, Barry Molloy and Darren McGinley.

Glenswilly now progress to the semi-final where they will meet the winners of Naomh Ultan or Robert Emmets.

Under 13 training has started under the management of Gary McDaid who only recently returned from appearing on American pop idol, anyone interested contact Gary on 0863845857.

The ladies play Naomh Columba in Foxhall this Sunday at 12. The club monthly meeting will take place next Monday 29th at 9 o’clock with the minor board meeting at 8.

Lotto numbers this week were 1,11,14,21 one match 3 winner was Patrick Gibbons Churchill.

August 12th

On Saturday night the reserve team travelled to Castlefin to play Burt in the intermediate reserve play-off, and came away with a hard earned victory. A well taken goal by the impressive Cathal Gallagher was the highlight of this rather dull affair. Best for the Glen were Paul McCool, Cathel Gallagher and Paddy McFadden.

The senior team beat St.Michael’s in the league on Sunday by four points. This was always going to be a tight game with both sides needing the points; Ciaran Bonner and Geard McGrenra were the difference between the teams with McGrenra scoring an impressive 1-6 and Bonner scoring 1-1. Gary McFadden scored the other two points for the Glen, final score Glenswilly 2-9 St.Michael’s 11 points.

Our minor team were well beaten by St.Eunan’s in o’ Donnell pk last week in the championship and the under 14s were beaten by two points last week. The under 12s took part in the Letterkenny Gaels blitz on Saturday and were unlucky in both games. The first rounds of the Lawerance McGinty memorial took place last week with Glenswilly beating St.Eunans and Termon beating St.Michael’s, the final between Glenswilly and Termon will take place this Tuesday 23rd.

Lotto numbers this week were 17,19,20,23 one match 3 winners was Rosleen McHugh Newmills.

Club sympathies are extended to the McConnellogue family Churchill on recent family bereavement.

August 5th

Our seniors travelled to Ardara on Saturday night to play Naomh Conaill in the league and both teams lost. The reserves played some fine football in the first half and went in at the break level, and were well in the game right up to the last five minutes when Naomh Conaill pulled away. Kevin Cunningham and James McDaid were best for the reserves.

In the senior game the Glen played some great football especially in defence and went in at the break trailing by two points. In the second half both teams missed some very easy chances and Glenswilly can count themselves unlucky not to get something out of this game. In the end Naomh Conaill will be happy with the points but with so many injuries the young Glen team can take some heart out of the fact that if they had taken their chances the game would have over at half time. Final score was Naomh Conaill 0-7 Glenswilly 0-5.

Well done this week to the under 15s who won their section in the Og sport beating Glenfin, Robert Emmets and St. Marys on Saturday. There was a good team effort from Brendan Walshs side.

Lotto numbers this week were 10, 12, 15, 20; one match 3 winner was Donal Cassidy Club sympathies are extended to the McGlynn family Rockhill on recent family bereavement.

July 26th

The under 10s attended a blitz in Killygordan on Saturday and although a lot of players were missing due to holidays both teams played some fine football. The A team beat Naomh Padraig and were beaten by Naomh Colmcille while the B team beat Naomh Colmcille and drew with Glenfin. Training for the under 8s and 10s will take place on Thursday evenings at 6-15.

Our under 14s travelled to Movile on Tuesday and were beaten in the league by 4 points, there were some good displays from Lee Crerand , Maria Carr and Daniel Mc Connell. The minor team were beaten by two points against St.Michaels on Sunday and their next game is against St Eunans in the league semi-final next week.

The Lawrence Mc Ginty cup will be played in the next two weeks further details next week. The club draw to raise funds for the new club community hall is going well the tickets cost €10 each with €10,000 in prize money tickets can be bought from any club member or by calling Eddie on 086-8167305.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery from injury to Danny Mc Connell who got hurt in a recent game. The secretary would like to remind all players that get injured in training or at games to contact him with their details and also anyone wishing to arrange a friendly match must get clearance from him.

Lotto numbers this week were 10,12,14,18. One match 3 winner was James L Frize Trentagh. Club sympathies are extended to the Neely family Clonkernaigh, Mc Fadden family Dunfanaghy and the McGlanaghey family Donegal town on recent family

July 19th

The re-opening of the pitch in Burt which was in brilliant condition did not inspire the home team in this intermediate championship game. Glenswilly always looked in control playing into a strong breeze in the first half G McGrenra opened the scoring in the first minute with a fine free. Enda Mc Dermot replied with a good score and himself and Shane McDaid added further points to make the score 4 points to 3 at half-time.

In the second half Neil Gallagher and Ciaran Bonner dominated mid-field and Gary McFadden took some fine scores the best of these being a great goal scored on 42 minutes. Darren McGinley added another goal on 56minutes to seal the victory. Burt did score a late goal from the impressive Shane McDaid but it was too little to late. Burt were missing a few players through injury and surely they will be hoping to improve in the next leg, but it will be Francie Martin’s Glenswilly team that will be the favourites to progress to the next round. Final score; Burt 1-08 Glenswilly 2-11

Glenswilly C Molloy, S Burke, J Devine, J Mc Fadden (0-1), M Canning, B Molloy (0-1), N Gallagher (0-1), D Gallagher, Charlie Bonner (0-1), H Gallagher, Ciaran Bonner, G Mc Grenra (0-3), G Mc Fadden (1-3), D McGinley (1-1) and J Mc Geehan. Subs; K Kelly, J Gibbons, B Gallagher

Burt; D Brown, B Hannigan, A McDermot, M McGavagin, R Grant, M McCann, J Boyle (0-1), E McDermot (0-3), C Dowds, B McDermot, R McLaughlin, J Sheerin, S McDaid (1-3), N Campbell, C McLaughlin (0-1)

Referee; Trevor McBrearty

Pj Gallagher opened the scoring for the reserves with a fine goal and Johnny McGinley 2 and Kielan Kelly added further goals to secure the win. Cathel Gallagher and Paul McCool were best for the reserves.

The club fund raising draw will take place this Friday night in the Rock bar music is by Small talk everyone welcome. The treasurer’s have asked for all tickets to be returned by Friday evening at the latest both treasurers will be at the club house from 6pm to 8pm to facilitate this.

This Saturday the club host an under 12 blitz, first game scheduled at 11am the teams are Glenfin, Downings, Termon and Glenswilly. The ladies team play Naomh Brid in the first round of the championship on Sunday and the club wish Deirdre McDaid and Marie McFadden all the best on Saturday in the all Ireland final with Donegal minors.

Anyone interested in sending their children to the summer camp in Termon in August please contact Mick Murphy or any club official for further information.

The club monthly meeting will take place this Monday at 9pm with the minor board meeting at 8.15pm. Club sympathies are extended to the Doherty family Gortnavern/Kelly family Glenswilly, Friel family Gartan, Byrne family Churchill and the Rodden/Kelly family Castlereagh on recent family bereavements.

June 28th

The under 10s attended a blitz in Killygordan on Saturday and although a lot of players were missing due to holidays both teams played some fine football. The A team beat Naomh Padraig and were beaten by Naomh Colmcille while the B team beat Naomh Colmcille and drew with Glenfin. Training for the under 8s and 10s will take place on Thursday evenings at 6-15.

Our under 14s travelled to Movile on Tuesday and were beaten in the league by 4 points, there were some good displays from Lee Crerand , Maria Carr and Daniel Mc Connell.

The minor team were beaten by two points against St.Michaels on Sunday and their next game is against St Eunans in the league semi-final next week.

The Lawrence Mc Ginty cup will be played in the next two weeks further details next week.

The club draw to raise funds for the new club community hall is going well the tickets cost €10 each with €10,000 in prize money tickets can be bought from any club member or by calling Eddie on 086-8167305.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery from injury to Danny Mc Connell who got hurt in a recent game. The secretary would like to remind all players that get injured in training or at games to contact him with their details and also anyone wishing to arrange a friendly match must get clearance from him.

Lotto numbers this week were 10,12,14,18. One match 3 winner was James L Frize Trentagh.

Club sympathies are extended to the Neely family Clonkernaigh, Mc Fadden family Dunfanaghy and the McGlanaghey family Donegal town on recent family

June 14th

Those of us who were at the Donegal/Armagh game on Sunday must have been proud of the way Donegal performed and especially our own Neil Gallagher who showed no sign of nerves in his first senior championship game. He put in a towering display in mid-field and went on to receive the BBC man of the match award which he truly deserved. We wish him and indeed all the team the best this Saturday in Clones.

If anyone is interested in a rural social scheme working with the club for nineteen weeks then contact the club Chairman Peter Mc Connell on 0868798072 for further information. The club draw has started and tickets are selling briskly the Chairman would like all sellers to assemble at the clubhouse on Sunday evening next at 9 o clock to be assigned different areas to sell.

The under 10s played Fanad in a friendly last week they won the first game but lost the reserve game. There will be no training this Saturday but all players are to be at the pitch on Saturday 25th at 10 o clock sharp for the blitz in Killygordon.

Lotto numbers this week were; 1,15,19,23 one match 2 winner was Robert Baxter Ednaharnagh, Next weeks jackpot will be €1,960

June 7th

The senior teams had a free week-end and with Donegal playing next week it will be a chance to get players back from injury and to regroup for the second half of the league.

The club draw was launched on Wednesday night last in the clubrooms and tickets are now on sale at €10 each with ten thousand euro in prize money. Tickets can be purchased from any club member, Remember this is a huge undertaking by the club to build this community hall and we would like the parish to get behind us and support us with our fund-raising. In total the project will cost us in the region of €350,000 which is a lot of money. Phase one has already started with the steel erected

Lotto numbers this week were; 2,11,15,20 one match 2 winner was Catherina Mc Bride Glendowan, Next weeks jackpot will be €1,900.

The club would like to wish Neil Gallagher and the Donegal team the best of luck in Clones this Sunday

June 1st

Both our senior and reserve teams were beaten by Mc Cumhaills at home on Sunday last, with Neil Gallagher back from injury the seniors played well in the first half against a strong wind and were leading by a point at half time, but the wind died in the second half and Mc Cumhaills managed to hang on to win by a single point. John B Mc Geehan was best for the seniors.

The reserves were well beaten although they were under strength and manager Brendan Walsh will be disappointed with this result when he returns from holidays as his team were going well in the league.

Our under 12s were beaten by St.Eunans in the championship on Wednesday in Letterkenny, They put a good show and can be proud of the fact they only lost by the smallest of margins. Paula Carberry scored a great goal near the end to keep things interesting but Eunans under the guidance of former Glenswilly midfielder Con Mc Monagle proved to strong in the end.

The under 16s will have to go to a third game decider against St. Marys Convoy after they were defeated on Wednesday evening in Convoy by four points. Mick Murphy will have to pull out all the stops if his young side are to progress to the next round.

Well done this week to Glenswilly players Michael Murphy (captain) Caolan Mc Fadden, Philip o Donnell and Christopher Carberry who were part of the panel of St Eunans Collage team that won the Ulster collages Treanor cup final on Friday in Buncrana.

The club launched their fundraising draw in the clubhouse on Wednesday night last, tickets are now on sale from any club member at €10 each, all members are urged to help in selling of these tickets as this is a very important event for the club with our new community hall being built. Many thanks to ESJ homes for the new under sixteen kit and also many thanks to everyone who helped out in the cleaning of the grounds last week especially Charlie Kane.

The under 10s travel to Naomh Comcille this week for a blitz and anyone looking for tickets for the Gerry Mc Arthur stand for the Donegal/Armagh game contact the club treasurers no later than Friday 3rd June.

Lotto numbers this week were; 4, 5, 7, 8 one match 3 winner was Patrick Hugh Mc Daid Tullahullion, Next weeks jackpot will be €1,880. Club sympathies to the Rafferty family Letterkenny, Gerrity family Letterkenny, Mc Bride family Churchill and Kelly family Tullnascreen on recent family bereavements.

May 26th

Glenswilly 0-6 Naomh Conaill 1-19

The score line tells the story of this one-sided affair in Pairc Naomh Columba, Foxhall on Sunday. A strong Glenties side with the influential John Gildea and man of the match Johnny Mc Loone in fine form out played the Glenswilly men in all departments.Glenswilly were always going to be struggling with Ciaran Bonner and Neil Gallagher out (injured) and county minor Gary Mc Fadden unavailable for selection, Manager Francie Martin knew it was going to be a tough task to get anything out of this match.

Naomh Conaill started the scoring after only two minutes with Leonard Mc Dyre scoring a fine point and then Johnny Mc Loone ran half the pitch to rattle the net with a great shot, Glenswilly then had a chance of a goal with Darren Mc Ginley straight through only to see his shot blocked by a Naomh Conaill defender. It took the Glen men 18 minutes to register their first score through Geard Mc Grenra but by that stage they were trailing by 1-4. Another couple of scores from Anthony Thomson and Johnny Mc Loone left the half time score 1-9 to 0-1.

Two points From Geard Mc Grenra and Daniel Gallagher lifted the Glenswilly boy’s spirits but more scores from Aron Thomson and Dominic Bonner put the game out of reach. Ten minutes into the second half Glenswilly were down to fourteen men when Captain Martin Mc Ginley was sent off for an off the ball incident with John Gildea who was booked. This was the final nail in the coffin for the Glen and it was a damage limitation effort from then on. The final score read Glenswilly 0-6 Naomh Conaill 1-19.

Glenswilly C Molloy, S Bonner, S Burke, J Devine, J Mc Fadden, M Canning, B Gallagher, B Molloy, D Gallagher 0-3,C Bonner, H Gallagher, M Mc Ginley, G Mc Grenra 0-3, J Mc Ginley and J Mc Geehan. Subs; K Kelly, B Mc Daid, J Gibbons and G Mc Daid.

Naomh Conaill; M Molloy, J Mc Kenna, P Campbell, H Mc Devitt, D Bonner 0-1, T Donoughue, E Ward, J Mc Loone 1-5, J Bonner 0-3, L Mc Dyre, A Thompson 0-5, Aron Thompson, M Boyle 0-1, L Thompson, J Gildea 0-1. Subs; M Regan A Mc Geehan, S Mc Kelvey, D Cape 0-2, D Gallagher, B Mc Dyre, M Reegan 0-1 and M Mc Loone.

Referee;M Mc Glinchey (Robert Emmets)

Our ladies team had a good victory against Downings with good displays from Aine Molloy, Brid Mc Ginty, Anne Marie Mc Daid and Laura Gallagher. This leaves them unbeaten in the league this year so great credit to Peader Toner and Charlie Mc Fadden for the work they are doing.

The under 10s travelled to Glenfin on Saturday for their second blitz, The A team had a good win against Red Hughs and a draw against a strong Naomh Colmcille side that led by 10 points at one stage. The B team were beaten by Red Hughs, but in the second game they came good and went on to beat Naomh Colmcille. Many thanks to the host club for their hospitality and to all the mentors who travelled and helped out on the day.

Best wishes this week to Gary Mc Fadden who is on the county minor panel, Good luck to him and the Donegal team.

The club monthly meeting will take place on Monday 30th at 9pm with the minor board meeting at 8. Next Wednesday night at 8.30pm will see the launch of our fundraising draw in the clubhouse all members are urged to attend as this is a very important event for the club with our new community hall being built.

Lotto numbers this week were; 16, 17, 21, 22 one match 3 winner was Donna Devine Kilpeak, Next weeks jackpot will be €1,800

May 19th

Our seniors went down by a single point to St Nauls on Sunday last, they were leading right up to the last few seconds when St Nauls scored a late goal to give them the points. Scorers for seniors were G Mc Grenra 0-1 G Mc Fadden 0-4, Ciaran Bonner 1-2 D Mc Ginley 0-3 and D Gallagher 0-1

Our reserves kept their winning run going with a great individual display from Johnny Mc Ginley coming on as a second half sub and scoring two goals. scorers for the reserves were J Mc Geehan 0-6, P Toner 0-2, C Farrell 0-1 and J Mc Ginley 2-0. Next week both teams are at home to Naomh Connaill.

Our under 14s travelled on Saturday to o Donnell pk to take part in the Benny Carr memorial tournament, Many thanks to the host club for the invitation and their hospitality on the day.

The ladies team played Naomh Brid in Ballintra on Sunday morning and came home with both points; best for the ladies were Claire Mc Dyre, Deirdre Mc Daid and Diane Toner.

The under 10s are in action this week in Glenfin and the Minor team had a good win against Downings final score Glenswilly 3-9 Downings 2-8 best for the Glen was Frank Carberry, Alistar Moore and Conor Mc Devitt.

The block’s for our new community hall are selling well at €20 each, anyone interested in purchasing one contact any club member. The club would like to wish St Marys CLG Convoy all the best with the opening of their new pitch this weekend.

May 12th

Both our senior teams travelled to St Michaels on a blustery and cold Sunday last for the sixth round of games in the league.
In the reserve game Glenswilly came through in the end after a slow start with a score line of Glenswilly 0-6 St Michaels 0-3 scorers were; Kevin Cunningham 0-1, Cathel Gallagher 0-1, J Mc Ginley 0-3, Peader Toner 0-1.

The senior match was spoiled because of a strong wind blowing, Glenswilly played with the breeze in the first half and led by 2 points at the break, but in the second half St Michaels ran out winners with 5 points to spare. Scorers were Gerard McGrenra 0-6, Gary McFadden 0-3 and Neil Gallagher 0-1.

Our under 16s played a strong Convoy team in the first leg of the championship in Foxhall and they were trailing right up until the last minute when Nigal Hegarty scored a great goal to secure victory by a single point.

Results from Under 10 Blitz held in Glenswilly on Saturday 7"' May 2005 Section 3: Glenswilly 7 - 8 Robert Emmetts 0 - 3 Red Hughs 3 - 11 Naomh Colmeille I - I St Marys Convoy w/o Naomh Padraig (Naomh Padraig failed to attend) Glenswilly I - 5 Glenfin 2 - 2 Red Hughs 7 - 14 Robert Emmetts 0 - 0 Saint Marys Convoy I - 2 Naomh Colmcille 5 - 6 Glenfin w/o Naomh Padraig Section 3 Reserve Glenswilly 4 - 8 Robert Emmetts 2 - 2 Red Hughs 4 - 6 Naomh Colmcille 0 - I Saint Marys Convoy w/o Naomh Padraig Glenswilly 4 - I Glenfin 3 - 4 Red Hughs O - I Robert Emmetts 0 - 0 Saint Marys Convoy I - I Naomh Colmcille 2 - 7 Glenswilly got off to a great start with fine wins over Robert Emmetts in both A's and Reserves on Saturday. The A's 'were then involved in a thrilling match against Glenfin which ended in a draw. This match flowed from end to end. The Reserves also played out a highly exciting draw against Glenfin after falling behind early on.

The Under IO management would like to thank the referees and all who helped out in any way to make this Blitz a success. Our under 12s went down to Glenfin during the week, best for the Glen were Oisin Farrell , Paula Carrberry and Peter Mc Ginley. Score Glenswilly 1 goal and 7 points Glenfin 4 goals and 10 points. Scorers for Glenswilly Owen Toye 1 goal and 1 point, Ryan Hunter 3 points, Oisin Crawford 2 points.and Liam Dorrian 1 point.Training this Saturday at two o’clock.

May 5th

Both our senior teams travelled to Fanad on Sunday last both the senior and reserve teams travelled to Fanad on Sunday last for the fifth round of games in the league.

In the reserve game Glenswilly put in a great first half performance to lead comfortably at the half time, and they continued their dominance in the second half to run out comfortable winners at the end. A good team effort with the final score; Fanad 1-09 Glenswilly 5-13.

Kevin Cunningham 2-0,Cathel Gallagher 1-2,Colm Farrell 1-3,L Mc Ginley 1-5,James Mc Daid 0-1,John Mc Geehan 0-1 and Peader Toner 0-1.

The senior game was a much tighter affair with both teams trading Points in the first half. Fanad were leading by a point with half time approaching when a long ball from midfield broke to a Fanad forward and he finished to the net. Fanad added another point to leave them 5 points in front at half time on a scoreline of; Fanad 1-05 Glenswilly 0-03.

Glenswilly started the second half brightly with some brilliant points from Daniel Gallagher, Darren mcGinley and Gerard mcGrenra. Glenswilly lost Darren mcGinley who was having a great game in an off the ball incident and this was a big blow to the team. However the glen fought back to level the game and were let off the hook when Fanad missed a penalty with the last kick of the game. The game finished with the final score being Fanad 1-10 Glenswilly 0-13.

Scorers for the Glen was Darren McGinley 0-2, Daniel Gallagher 0-3, Gerard mcGrenra 0-4, Ciaran Bonner 0-2 and Gary McFadden 0-2.

Martin Hunter and Hugo Mc Connell’s under 12s were beaten by St. Eunans managed by former Glenswilly player Con McMonagle in Foxhall on Wednesday night Score Glenswilly 3 goals and 4 points St Eunans 4 goals and 5 points. Scorers for Glenswilly Owen Toye 2 goals and 1 point, Ryan Hunter 1 goal and 2 points and Oisin Crawford 1 point. Training this Saturday at two o’clock. Game against Glenfin on Wednesday 4th May Glenfin all players to be at the clubhouse six o’clock

Our under 16s were narrowly beaten by Carndonagh in o’Donnell park last Friday in the league semi-final going down by two points.

Under 14 training starts on Wednesday night at 7 o’clock. Best wishes to Darren Mc Ginley who is recovering from injury.

Lotto numbers this week were; 9,12,17,18 match 3 winner of €80 was Susan Carr Glenkeeragh next week’s jackpot is €1,620.

April 28th

Glenswilly started the fund raising for the new hall in McClafferty’s of Churchill on Sunday night with an auction of a number of blocks. Bidding was intense in the packed lounge and on the winning team to be called the team of the millennium are
1 Brendan Gallagher 2 Christopher Carberry 3 Hugh Canning 4 Paddy McFadden 5 Gary McDaid 6 Martin Gallagher 7 Joe Gibbons 8 Neil Gallagher 9 Danny Gallagher 10 Oisin Crawford 11 Gerard McGrenra 12 Charlie Bonar 13 Danny McGinley 14 Colin Kelly 15. Colm Farrell.

The Still 21 block went to Colin Kelly; The mobile blocks were bought by Stephen McDaid 086 and Darren McGinley 087; Nick the Rock Doherty outbid everybody for 100, Peter McConnell 1000, Darren Celtic McGinley got 1888. The 1905 Donegal Foundation block went to Joe Kelly; The Glenswilly foundation block 1982 went to Billy McDaid,; the 1916 to Charlie McClafferty ;the championship 1984 block went to Peter McFadden; the double millennium went to Charlie McGrenra 2000 and the final block 16,000 to Frances McGrenra 16,000. The special occasion and birthday blocks 1985, 1989 (Eddie and Teresa), 1991,1995,1996,12489 were also sold on the night.

If you want to book your birthday, wedding or special occasion block contact Danny or Joe immediately.

The Glenswilly minors travelled to Falcarragh on Sunday morning. Cloughaneely were a few players short on the day. Glenswilly were two points up at halftime. The second half was a close run affair with the result in doubt until the final quarter. Final score Glenswilly 1-12 Cloughaneely 2-5. The Cloughaneely pitch is in excellent condition.

Malin senior and reserve sides made a fruitless journey to Glenswilly on Saturday with both sides being defeated. The seniors went down by a single point, 0-11 to 0-10, while the reserves lost by 2-06 to 0-05. In a very tense senior game Malin led by 3 points to no score after ten minutes but by the interval they were 0-05 to 0-04 down. In the second half Malin again led early on, scoring four points without reply but Glenswilly came back strongly and took what was to be a winning lead with six minutes remaining. Malin had a couple of opportunities to equalise before the end but failed to do so and the home side held on for their first win of the year.

Scorers; Glenswilly; Gerard McGrenra(0-3, 2 frees), Gary McFadden(0-3, 1 free), Ciaran Bonner(0-3, 1 free), Colm Kelly(0-2).

Malin; Anthony Kelly(0-7, 5 frees), Damian Ward(0-1,45), Michael Byrne, Martin Lafferty.

Our under 12s put up a good show against a strong Downings team in the league on Wednesday, This week they play St.Eunan’s.

Lotto numbers this week were 4,11,15,18 one match 3 winner was Paul McCool Brenagh.Club sympathies to the Quinn family Kirk on recent family bereavements.

April 21st

Both our senior teams travelled to Fanad on Sunday last to be told that the game had been called off because of a waterlog pitch, this week they host Malin in Foxhall.

Glenswilly G.A.A. Club started the construction of a multi purpose hall on Monday April 18. The Club, in co-operation with the local community will build the hall with blocks purchased by groups or individuals living in and or associated with Glenswilly. The hall requires 16,000 blocks and the cost when all construction, roofing, painting etc. is carried out will be Euro 20 each or Euro 320,000.00. The Club received government support for this campaign and relief in accordance with the provisions of section 235, Taxes Consolidation Act 1977 from Income Tax/Corporation Tax. Donations, in excess of E250 in a calendar year, paid by persons in the PAYE system will, depending on the rate of tax paid by the individual giving the donation, be supplemented by Euro 50 or Euro 100 from the Revenue. The benefit to the club of the E250 would be either Euro 300 or Euro 350. A self employed or corporate donor can give a similar amount and claim the donation as an expense. The campaign will be launched at an auction in McClafferty's Lounge Churchill on Sunday next at 7 00 p.m. Blocks No.1 to 15 (jersey blocks), 21 (still 21 block), 085, 086, 087 (mobile blocks), 320,520 and 720 (BMW Blocks) 911 and 999 (emergency blocks) 1550 (adult blocks), 1916 (GPO blocks), 1950's blocks (Rock and Roll blocks), 1960 blocks (Hippy blocks), 1970 (Romantic blocks), 1982 (Formation year block), 1984(Championship block), 1992 (All Ireland block). 2005 (Building year block) and 16,000(final block) will be auctioned. If you want to book a particular block contact the club before Sunday's auction. Parents and club members are asked to take special care of children during the construction of the hall.

Monthly meeting will take place on Monday 25th at 9pm.

Lotto numbers this week were; 4, 7.8,14 match 3 winner of €80 was Peter Doherty Tullahullion next week’s jackpot is €1,600.

Club sympathies are extended to the Curran family Letterkenny, on recent family bereavements.

April 13th

Our under 12s were well beaten by a strong Milford team in the league last week in Foxhall Training continues this Saturday at two o’clock Kids are asked to bring their gear with them as hurling training will take place after.

Glenswilly put up a good display against Termon last Sunday in division 1B of the all County league and although they lost by 3 points manager Francie Martin can take some positives out of the game Gerard McGrenra scored a total of 7 points.

Our reserves got their first points with a solid performance from their defence which was boosted by the welcome return of veteran goalkeeper Mickey o Mc Daid.

Our under 16s travelled to Downings on Monday night and with bad weather conditions and against a good Downings team came away with a well deserved draw @ 5 points each leaving them top of their section, best for Glenswilly were Michael Murphy,Kielan Mc Laughlin and Dara Mc Cafferty.

Lotto numbers this week were; 9,10,18,24 match 3 winner of €80 was Thomas Mc Devitt Ballygallon.

Club sympathies are extended this week to the Kelly family Bomany, Orr family Killymasney and the Bohrill family Churchill, on recent family bereavements.

April 6th

Glenswilly put their first point on the board in division 1B of the all county league after a hard fought encounter with Kilcar at Pairc Naomh Columba, Foxhall on Saturday evening last.

Kilcar started brightly and were two points up in the opening couple of minutes of the game. Glenswilly responded with points from Gerard McGrenra, Ciaran Bonner and Gary McFadden. With both teams having an equal amount of possession scores were being traded at both ends of the field, these scores coming mainly from frees due to poor tackling from both teams. The score at half time was Glenswilly 0-5 Kilcar 0-6.

From the throw in for the second half Glenswilly won possession and advanced towards the Kilcar goals where they were awarded a free. Gerard McGrenra stepped up to hit the equaliser and the first score of the second half. Further scores from McGrenra and Ciaran Bonner edged Glenswilly in front but Kilcar fought back with a couple of scores from Glen McBrearty. With time running out Kilcar looked like taking the two points but a late effort from Colin Kelly rescued a point for the Glen men. The final score was Glenswilly 0-10 Kilcar 0-10

The Glenswilly team and scorers were: Ciaran Molloy, Joe Devine, Sean Burke, Patrick McFadden, Sean Bonner, Martin McGinley, Michael Canning, Barry Molloy, Charlie Bonner (0-1), Colin Kelly (0-1), John McFadden, Ciaran Bonner (0-3), Daniel Gallagher, Gary McFadden (0-1), Gerard McGrenra (0-4). Subs: JB McGeehin, Colm Farrell, Joe Gibbons, Neil Gallagher, Peadar Toner, Brendan Gallagher, Gary McDaid, Johnny McGinley.

March 7th

The seniors and reserves played in the Gaelteacht championship last Sunday with mixed fortunes, the seniors were beaten by a single point by a good Naomh Connaill team final score was Glenswilly 7 points Naomh Conaill 8 points. Scorers for the Glen were Colm Kelly 0-2, Daniel Gallagher 0-2, Gary Mc Fadden 0-2 and John Mc Fadden 0-1.

The Glen were missing some key players but still put up a great show with Daniel Gallagher having a fine game in midfield.

Brendan Walsh’s young reserve team put on a mighty display against an experienced Naomh Naul’s team with the final score being Glenswilly 3-6 Naomh Naul 1-6 scorers for the Glen were Ciaran Molloy 1-1, Rory Gill 1-0, J B Mc Geehan 1-2 Johnny Mc Ginley 0-1, Colm Farrell 0-1 and Kevin Cunningham 0-1.

Fine displays from Brendan Gallagher, Colm Farrell and young Kevin Cunningham.

Our U-16 team got off to a winning start in the league on Saturday evening last at foxhall with a convincing victory over neighbours Milford. The game was in the balance until a free from Michael Murphy found its way to the net. This killed off Milford and the Glen eventually ran out easy winners. A good team performance from Glenswilly. The final score was Glenswilly 2-19 Milford 3-04.

The team and scorers were: Philip O Donnell, Ruairi Crawford, Frank Carberry, Christopher Carberry, Conor Mc Devitt, Damien Gallagher (0-02), Tiernan Kelly, Ronan Farrell, Michael Murphy (1-09), Dara Mc Cafferty, Noel Carr, Niall Mc Daid (0-01), Kielan 'Savi' Mc Fadden (1-05), Ethan Fox, Jason Mc Devitt (0-02).

A friendly against Urney will take place this Sunday players should be at the club house no later than 12 noon.

The club are running a Fashion show in the Radisson Hotel on Thursday 31st March @ 7-45 tickets are now on sale at €10 each.

Lotto Numbers this week were: 8,13,16,18 - no winner - Match 2 Winner: Patrick o Donnell friendly butcher gets €80.00

March 1st

The seniors played a challenge match last Sunday against Dungloe in Foxhall and although they were missing a good few players the still had a convincing win with some of the young players doing well.

Well done this week to Neil Gallagher, Barry Molloy and Paddy Mc Connell who were part of the Letterkenny IT trench cup winning team in Dundalk last weekend. Neil captained the winning team and had a man of the match performance in midfield.

This week end the seniors and reserves are in action in the Gaelteacht championship in Foxhall, with the senior playing Glenties at 12.30 and the reserves playing St.Nauls at 2pm.

Lotto Numbers this week were: 7,9,21,22, - no winner - Match 2 Winner: Danny K Mc Ginley gets €80.00

Club sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the late Gerard Mc Grenra Gartan

February 23rd

The club dinner dance was held in the Lagoon Termon last Sat night and a great crowd turned out for our annual presentation awards. Special guests on the night were Michael Mc Geehan coordinator of the Donegal sports partnership; Co. Board secretary Noreen Doherty and County star Kevin Cassidy. Prizewinners were senior men’s player of the year Neil Gallagher (who unfortunally was ill on the night) most improved senior Barry Molloy, reserve player of the year Paddy Mc Connell and most improved reserve was Colm Farrell.

Ladies player of the year went to Diane Toner and the most improved were joint winners Anne Marie Mc Daid and Marie Mc Fadden. Club person went to Charlie Bonner and special awards went to Kielan Mc Fadden and Dermot Mc Ginley.

Two couples who got married last year Martin and Anne Marie Harold and Manus and Bernie Kelly received gifts from the club.

Best wishes to former pro Barry Canning who is off to the states this week, Barry will certainly be missed by all at the club.

Lotto Numbers this week were: 2,6,11,21 - no winner - Match 3 Winner: Margaret and Celine Mc Daid Crossags gets €80.00

The Scor finals are set for this Saturday night in Glenfin and with the club entered in a few different events a bit of support would be grateful.

The seniors have a challenge match this Sunday weather permitting in Foxhall @ 12.30pm.

Finally the club monthly meeting will take place this Monday night @ 9 with the Minor meeting @ 8.15.

February 16th

The club dinner dance will be held in the Lagoon Termon this Sat 19th Feb meal will be served @ 9O’clock sharp, tickets are on sale now from club treasurers at €20 each, music is by No Fences, anyone interested in going should get their tickets as soon as possible as the final figure has to be given to the Lagoon.

Under 12 training will start this Saturday 19th from 2 to3 everyone should attend or contact manager Martin Hunter for further details.

Under 16 training continues in Foxhall under the guidance of Mick Murphy for details on training times contact Mick.

The club held their annual 25-card drive in the clubrooms on Friday last and it was a huge success, many thanks to Hughie Canning for organising it and to anyone who helped on the night especially the tea makers congratulations to the winners Joseph Gallagher and Peter Patton who shared first prize.

Members should check out the club web site on glenswillygaa@hotmail.com and if they have any material for it forward it to the pro.

Lotto Numbers this week were: 1,2,14,17 - no winner - Match 3 Winner: Oisin Farrell Barrack gets €80.00

February 9th

The club dinner dance will be held in the Lagoon Termon on Sat 19th Feb @ 9O’clock tickets are on sale now from club treasurers at €20 each, music is by No Fences, anyone interested in going should get their tickets as soon as possible as the final figure has to be given to the Lagoon.

Club training continues on Tuesday’s, Friday’s and Sunday’s for the senior squad.

The club are holding their annual 25-card drive in the clubrooms on Friday 11th Feb @ 8 o’clock half the pot in prizes, ticket is €25 all are welcome

anyone wishing to help out with making tea should contact any committee member. The treasurer’s are now taken club membership, the cost of membership is junior under 18s €10 (€5 for membership and €5 for bus fee’s) and senior with yearly lotto is €60 and with membership only is €25.Membership can be paid any Monday nights at the clubrooms @8o’clock also players insurance is being taken @ €20, remember (no membership no tickets) for senior championship games 2005.So support your local club and pay your membership.

The club would like to congratulate the Glenswilly dance troop under the guidance of Kelda Kelly who qualified for the regional finals in Kingscourt Co Cavan last week-end.

At our recent minor board Agm it was proposed that the club enter an under 12 Hurling team this year under the guidance of Seimi Callaghan, hopefully this will be well supported by everyone at the club.

Lotto Numbers this week were: 2,5,7,16 - no winner - Match 3 Winner: Mary Mc Daid Foxhall gets €80.00

Anyone with club notes for the papers should forward it to club Pro Eddie Crawford @074-91-26247 before 7pm on Monday nights.

Club sympathies are extended to the families of the late James Mc Connellogue Churchill, John Clark Oldtown, and Ita Mulgrew Gortlee.

February 2nd

The club dinner dance will be held in the Lagoon Termon on Sat 19th Feb @ 9O’clock tickets are on sale now from club treasurers at €20 each, music is by No Fences.

The under age presentation took place in the clubrooms on Sunday last, guest speaker was Aodhain Mac Suibhne all Ireland hurling referee 2004.Donegal stars Neil Gallagher and Colm Mc Fadden presented medals and trophies to under 10s and to under 12 divisional winners.

Special awards went to Michael Murphy, Damien Gallagher, Kielan Mc Fadden, Laura Gallagher, Deirdre Mc Daid, Anne Marie Mc Daid, and Aoife Farrell who represented their county at different age levels last year. Congratulations to Oisin Crawford and Cormac Callaghan who won the caption competition.

The Scor team won the club cultural award 2004 and they delighted the huge crowd with some wonderful traditional Irish music. Traditional Irish music lessons continue on Thursday nights, all new members are welcome.

The club would like to wish Gary Mc Daid all the best with his new role as selector with the county under 21s and also well done to Colm Farrell who was selected for the vocational panel.

The club are holding their annual 25-card drive in the clubrooms on Friday 11th Feb @ 8 o’clock half the pot in prizes, tickets are €25 all are welcome.

The treasurer’s are now taken club membership, the cost of membership is junior under 18s €10 (€5 for membership and €5 for bus fee’s) and senior with yearly lotto is €60 and with membership only is €25.Membership can be paid any Monday nights at the clubrooms @8o’clock also players insurance is being taken @ €20, remember (no membership no tickets) for senior championship games 2005.So support your local club and pay your membership.

Lotto Numbers this week were: 5 9 12 18 - no winner - Match 3 Winner: Garry McFadden, Breenagh €80.00

Anyone with club notes for the papers should forward it to club Pro Eddie Crawford @074-91-26247 before 7pm on Monday nights.

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