The club held its annual Presentation night over the Christmas period in the M25, Glenties.  We would like to Thank Michelle and Declan for the use of the premises and a warm welcome to all. A big Thank You to all who helped organise the event and for all the help on the night. MCs for the night where Des McGettigan and Sean Bonner.   Sean Connaughton  (Chairman of the Southern Regional Board) was there to present the trophies and medals to our underage players.  Congratulations to all the Underage Players.

Awards present on the night where to Michael Bonner: Club Person of the Year, Martin Caulfield and Cormac McHugh: Senior Players  of the Year.: Bryan Breslin: Young Player of the Year. Dermot Cannon: Reserve Player of the Year.  Michael Boyle: Club Appreciation Award (For all his hard work throughout the years)  Na Rossa Scor group were also presented with Medals and Certificates. For their success this year.

The Clubs AGM  will take place in the comings week in McCreadys Bar, time and date to be announced.

Club50 will start in the coming months.  We are looking for members to participate in a monthly cash draw for excellent prizes.  You can contact any committee member for more details.

Due to the bad weather over the past few weeks there was no weekly lotto draws, but hopefully they will resume next Monday.

The Club would like to congratulate both Michael Bonner & Glenda, Damien Melly & Debbie  on their recent engagements over the holiday period.

The next Southern Regional Board meeting takes place in Dohertys Bar, Ardara at 8pm sharp on Thursday  14^th January 2010. This meeting will decide the format for U12s competition for the coming season.   So Delegates please attend.

Thursday 31st December 2009

Just a few pictures of the Presentation Night held last Sunday in the M25, Glenties.  More pictures to follow on the Pictures page.

Wednesday 23rd December 2009

The Club would like to Thank everyone for their continued support throughout the year. The Clubs sponsors, Lotto Ticket Sellers, those who travel to all the games and those who buy Lotto tickets.          Your support is gratefully appreciated.

The Presentation night is still scheduled for  Sunday 27^th December wearther permitting  in the M25 in Glenties. A bus will leave Doochary at 7.30 and pick up in Leitir at 7.45. Presentation of trophies and medals to the Senior and Under- age panels. Every body within the club is very welcome.

Along with the weekly Lotto Draw there was also a draw for chocolates for Christmas the winners of those were Sheila Boyle, Ballinacarrick, Ann Molloy, Kingarrow, Fintown, Margaret Melly, Leitir, Danioel Mc Cready, Mary Mc Gill, Fintown, Michael Boyle, Ballinacarrick, Dayna Clerkin, Dungloe, Ava Caulfield, Derryhenny, Ciara Mc Gettigan, Derrylaconnell, Kelsey Mc Cready, Corr, Patricia Gallagher, Farrigans, Mary Mc Shane, Dooey and Gerry Hanlon, Leitir.

Monday 14th December 2009

This years Presentation night will take place on Sunday 27^th December in the M25 in Glenties. A bus will leave Doochary at 7.30 and pick up in Leitir at 7.45. Presentation of trophies and medals to the Senior and Under- age panels. Every body within the club is very welcome.

The club are looking for 50 members to participate in a monthly draw which the committee are hoping to start shortly after Christmas to help raise funds for the club. The draw which will take place once a month will be for excellent cash prizes. Contact any committee member for more details.

A Charity Soccer Match, Doochary verses Leitir will take place in Dooey on Boxing Day.

Monday 7th December 2009

Well done to our Ballad group who competed in Derry last weekend in the Ulster semi final of Scor. Another very good performance from the team just failed to qualify this time round.

The club would like to wish club secretary Pat Boyle all the best on his recent retirement.

The club are holding a presentation night in the M25 in Glenties on 27^th Dec.For both senior and under age, medals and trophies will be presented on the night. All members and non members very welcome on the night.

Monday 30th November 2009

Congratulations to Emma McAree,Bridget Melly,Ciara Boyle,Abby Bonner and Joni McCarthy who won the County title in the Ballad section of this years Scor competition. The group now go forward to represent Na Rossa and Donegal in the Ulster semi final which takes place this Saturday evening in Glenullin,Co Derry. Good luck and best wishes from everybody involved with the club.

Mpnday 16th November 2009

Congratulations to Declan and the lads in finishing the season with a brilliant but nervous win at the weekend as they defeated Burt to stay in division 3 for another year. The game was tight the whole way through with Na Rossa taking the lead into half time 5-3.Burt came back strongly as they led at one stage in the second half. The game was level going into full time when Mark Clerkin scored the winning point. Final score 0-12 to Burts 0-11.

The most successful year to date for the under age teams as they reached 7 finals from the under 12s to the under 14s teams. Unfortunately the under 13s just lost out to Carndonagh in the County final played in Convoy recently. The club would like to thank all managers and mentors and everybody who helped in any way in this successful year. Also and most importantly to all the players who put in a big effort all year. Well done lads.

The club would like to congratulate all the acts who represented Na Rossa recently in this years Scor competition. Full list of winners in next weeks notes.

Monday 26th october 2009

The seniors played Burt at the weekend in a match they had to win to avoid relegation. A very good performance from the team as they ran out easy winners 3-10 to 1-3.Scorers on the day were JP McCready 2-0,JP Breslin 0-1,T Melly 0-1,M Caulfield 0-8 and D Melly 1-0.They will have to play a relegation play-off in the coming weeks to stay in the division. The reserves lost their game with Burt 0-6 to 0-3.

The under 13s reached the County final last Saturday with an excellent victory against Glenfin in the semi final played in Glenties. Final score 2-2 to 1-8.The final will take place on Saturday week against Carndonagh .

The club would like to thank Declan and Michelle from the Limelight for the amount of 2,000 euro that they donated to the club from the very successful Halloween Ball which was held last Sunday night in Glenties.

Monday 19th September 2009

This Saturday the under 13s will play in the county semi final against Glenfin.The game will take place in Glenswilly with a 1 o’clock throw in. Bus will leave Mccreadys at 11.30 sharp. The under 13s hosted Killybegs in a friendly in Dooey last Saturday. A very competitive game ended with Killybegs just winning by a single point,4-07 to 2-14.A good test for the lads as Killybegs won the division 1 title this year.

This Sunday night in the Limelight Declan and Michelle are hosting a Halloween ball and are generously donating the admission fee to local clubs in the area including our own. This will be a great help to the club so your support would be appreciated on the night.

Congratulations to Megan Bonner as she came 1^st in a dancing competition in Galway last weekend.

The club would like to thank John McMonagle and Niall McCready who work for KN telecommunications in Northern Ireland for sponsoring a full strip for the under 13 and 14 panels.

Monday 12th october 2009

Congratulations to the under 13s who lifted the divisional title last Saturday in Ardara. Another great performance from the team against a spirited Glen side who themselves contested very well. The final score 4-12 to 0-4 points. The lads now go on to play in the county semi final in the coming weeks against the northern sections divisional runners up.

The senior panels had no games at the weekend.

Monday 5th October 2009

Another very good win for the under 13s at the weekend as they defeated Naomh Ultan to reach the divisional final which will be played this Saturday in Ardara at 12 o’clock against Naomh Columba. A very good year for the under age as this will be the fifth final they will of contested. Good luck lads.

The senior panel had two tough matches at the weekend, firstly away to Urris last Saturday evening in which they lost out in a tight match by a score line 0-15 to 0-11 .On Sunday they travelled to Fanad and again played very well, but only to lose by 2 points. The reserves also lost out at the weekend.

Monday 28th September 2009

The seniors played Naomh Brid in Dooey last weekend. A very good performance from the team as they won a hard fought contest 1-14 to 1-13.The reserves had no game. This weekend they travel to Urris in the next round of league matches.

The under 13s will play Naomh Ultan this Saturday in Dunkineely in the last round robin match. The team are playing very well and have reached the divisional final after winning their first two games so far. Bus will leave Mccreadys at 9.30 sharp.

The southern boards monthly meeting takes place this Thursday 1^st of October at 9 o’clock sharp in Doherty’s bar Ardara.

The clubs Members and players would like to congratulate Felix and Janet on the birth of their son Logan who was born last Monday morning.

Well done to Gweebarra Rovers managers,Peter,Gerry and John on organizing an excellent weekends Craic as they hosted the Celtic Academy’s under 12s.Good luck to the team as they play their first league game this coming weekend.

Monday 21st September 2009

The senior and reserve teams had no games at the weekend. This Saturday they will play Naomh Brid in Dooey. Reserves at 4.30 followed by the seniors at 6 o’clock.

The under 13s had a very good victory up in Glen last Saturday in their latest league match. Playing with the wind in the first half the lads took a strong lead into the break. Naomh Columba started the second half the better but the lads picked it up again and finished the game strongly winning by a score line 5-8 to 1-5.This weekend they will travel to Dunkineely to play Naomh Ultan in the last of the round robin matches.

The club held a night at the races last weekend in Mccreadys bar .A big thanks to everybody who supported the club on the night and also to the lads who helped organize the event. Also to the people who sponsored the races and bought horses for the event. A good nights craic raised nearly 700 euro on the night .

The club would like to wish team managers Peter Molloy and Gerry McHugh all the best as they prepare for Gweebarra Celtics first season in the North West’s soccer league which starts in the coming weeks. This weekend they will host Celtic under 12s who have travelled from Glasgow for a friendly match this weekend

14th September 2009

The senior and reserve panels had no games at the weekend.

The under 14s hosted Naomh Mhuire last Wednesday evening in the second leg of the championship. In a hard fought contest the visitors went on to win by 5 points to continue into the next round. Another great performance from the lads taking into consideration that 9 of the team are playing for the under 12s.

The under 13s started their season last Saturday in Dooey with a very good victory against Naomh Brid. This Saturday the team travel to take on Naomh Columba. Throw in at 11 o’clock in Glen. Bus will leave Mccreadys at 9.15.

The club are holding a night at the races in Mccreadys bar this Saturday starting at 9 oclock.Music afterwards by Keltic Mike. Come along as your support will be very much appreciated.

7th September 2009

Injuries to the senior team made the task even more difficult at the weekend when they travelled to Carndonagh in the latest league fixture which was played last Saturday evening. 8 first team players missing resulted in the team losing out to a score line 2-09 to 0-08.The reserves also lost out to the home team.

Last Friday evening the under 14s contested the county final against Urris which was played in Glenswilly.The lads lost out eventually to late goals from a very good Urris team. The game was competitive all the way through until the last few minutes when the inishowen team scored those vital goals. Great credit to our Lads for getting to the county final considering that 9 of those players are still under 12s.

The club are holding a night at the races on Saturday 19^th Sept in Mccreadys bar. It will be followed by music from Keltic Mike. Your support will be very much appreciated.

The under 13s start their campaign this Saturday morning with a home game verses Naomh Brid. Throw in is at 11 o’clock. All players to be in Dooey at 10.30.

The lotto results can be seen in next weeks notes or can be viewed on the clubs website.

31st August 2009

The clubs members and supporters would like to wish Father Seamus all the best in the future as he starts work in his new parish in the coming weeks. Also to thank him for all his support and the work he has done for the club as club president. He took great pride in the success of our under age teams this year and will be sorely missed by all. Good luck Seamus. We wish Father Eammon McLaughlin who will take over all the best.

The senior and reserve teams hosted Cloughaneely at the weekend. Both teams were badly hit with injury’s with the reserves losing out to a strong Cloughaneely team. With eight first team players missing the lads that came in played very well and took a 3 point lead into half time. The visitors came back strongly in the second half and ended up winning by 3 points 0-11 to 0-08.

Good luck to our young players of the future who started Glenties Comp last Monday,Odhran Molloy;Christian Bonner; John Mcdyre; Charlene McCready;Niamh Boyle;Patrick Holton; Ryan Mcmonagle;Aidan McCahill and Gareth McAree.

The under 14s travelled to Dunfanaghy last Monday evening to play Convoy in the semi final of the county divisional championship. The lads started of well taking an early lead 3 points to no score. Convoy came back strongly to lead 4-3 at half time and at one stage held a 4 point lead. A Jamie McCready goal brought the lads back into the game .Late scores from Gerard Breslin and Ohran Molloy secured another very good victory for the team as they ran out 1-10 to 1-07 winners. They will now play Urris in the county final this Friday night. Scorers on the night, Gerard Breslin 0-8;Jamie McCready 1-0;Ohran Molloy 0-1 and Conor McCahill 0-1.

Monday 24th August 2009

The reserves played St Nauls last Saturday evening in Glenties to decide who goes through to the next round on the championship. St Nauls ran out eventual winners in a tight match winning by a score line 1-12 to 0-08.

This Sunday the senior panels will play Cloughaneely in Dooey .Reserves at 1.30 followed by the seniors at 3.0clock.

The under 14s travel to the banks this Friday evening to play Naomh Mhuire in the first leg of the championship. Return leg the following Friday in Dooey.

Please note that the next S.R.B. meeting takes place in Doherty’s bar Ardara this Thursday evening at 8.30 sharp.

The club are holding a night at the races next Friday evening in McCreadys.Your support would be appreciated.

Monday 17th August 2009

The seniors travelled to Clonmany at the weekend to play Urris in the second leg of the championship. A very good performance from the lads just wasn’t enough as two very late goals sealed a win for the home team. The reserves have been taken to a third game as St Nauls won up in Mountcharles at the weekend.

The under 14s had a brilliant victory against Naomh Mhuire to lift the divisional title which was played in Dungloe last Wednesday evening. An upset looked very possible at half time as the teams contested a tight first half and went into the break level. A late Ohran Molloy goal sealed the win in a very exciting match. This Friday evening the two teams will contest the first round of the championship which will be played in the banks.

Monday 3rd August 2009

The senior and reserve teams had no games at the weekend.

The under 14s will play Naomh Mhuire in the divisional final this week. The game is fixed for Wed night in Dungloe with a 7.30 throw in. Report of the game will be in next weeks notes.

Monday 27th July 2009

The senior teams played Naomh Columba last weekend in Dooey. Firstly the reserves lost out to a stronger Glen team on the day followed by a very exciting senior match from which a draw was the end result. Glen took a big lead into the second half only for Narossa to pull them back and with only seconds remaining were leading by a point. A close free was awarded to Glen from which they rescued a point. Final score 1-9 to 1-9.

The under 14s travelled to Ballintra last Monday evening needing to win to reach the divisional final. A great start from Narossa as they went into half time leading 2-8 to 1-4.Ballintra came back strongly to lead by a point but the lads didn’t give up scoring a late goal and a couple of points to eventually win a great game of football 3-13 to 3-08.They now qualify for the divisional final against Naomh Mhuire which will take place in the coming weeks. Training will take place for the under 14 panel this Thursday afternoon at 12 o’clock in Dooey.

Congratulations to Ellie King on her teams success as they won the bronze medal at the GYM FOR LIFE games which took place in Austria last weekend .

Monday 13th July 2009

The reserves hosted Naomh Brid last Sunday in Dooey but the visitors proved the stronger team on the day winning the game by a score line of 1-7 to 2-13.The seniors had no game at the weekend. This weekend they will host Carndonagh.Reserves at 1.30 with the seniors at 3 o’clock.

The under 14s travelled to Glen last Wednesday evening and came away with a very good win.4-13 to 1-7 was the scoreline.This week they have a home tie verses Naomh Mhuire.

The clubs monthly meeting will take place on Thursday 16^th July in Mccreadys bar starting at 9 o’clock sharp.

Good luck to Ellie King as she represents Donegal and Ireland at the world Gymnastics games which is held in Austria this weekend.

Monday 6st July 2009

The seniors lost out by a single point to Urris in the first round of the Intermediate championship which was played last Sunday in Dooey. Final score 2-7 to 1-11.Na Rossa’s two goals and a point were scored by Martin Caulfield. Mark Clerkin 3 points, John Paul McCready 3 points.

Monday 29th June 2009

Congratulations to the under 12s who last Friday evening became Division 2 County Champions in a very exciting match played out in O’Donnell Park Lettekenny.Fanad Gaels contributed to a great game of football as only 3 points separated the two teams at the end. Fanad started well taking a 5 point lead only for Na Rossa to peg them back and with 2 late goals went into half time leading by 4 points. Our lads started the second half the brighter and at one stage had a very healthy 11 point lead. Fanad came back to within 1 point again but two late scores sealed a great season for the team. not only winning 2 titles but going through the season undefeated .Again we thank Sean,Pat,John and Michael on a job well done.

Congratulations to Na Rossa senior player Trevor Melly and Louise on their wedding last Saturday.

The senior and reserve teams had no games over the weekend, This weekend the seniors start their championship with a first round home tie verses Urris. Game to be played in Dooey on Sunday. Time to be confirmed at training.

The clubs players and members would like to wish Carl McHugh all the best as he heads for Reading football club this weekend for pre season training.

The under 14s continued their season last Monday evening with a very impressive win in Dooey verses Naomh Brid. At half time they were leading 2-09 to 0-1 and eventually ran out strong winners 4-12 to 2-4. 

Friday 26th June 2009

A jubliant Under 12s Team with Mangaer Sean Bonner, mentors and young supporters at O Donnell Pairc after their heart stopping victory over Fanad Gaels 3-13 to 4-7 to receive the Div 2 County Championship title. (Full report on Monday 29th June)

Monday 22nd June 2009

The clubs members and players would like to sympathize with the family and friends of Danny McCahill who sadly died last Friday in Letterkenny hospital. Danny played a very active role within the club firstly for a number of years as Treasurer and then as Chairman of the club. A great character in the area he will be sadly missed. Ar dheis De go raibh siad

Last Monday evening in Dungloe the under 12s beat Cloughaneely in the semi final of the County championship. Another great performance from the team which gives them a chance to bring home their second title this year. The final will be played against Fanad Gaels this Friday evening at 7 o’clock with a venue still to be confirmed. The score line last Monday night was 6-8 to 2-8.The club again would ask for your continued support.

The under 14s season continues next week with a home tie on Monday night verses Naomh Brid.

The reserves proved again they are very hard to beat in Dooey as they beat Robert Emmet’s 1-9 to 1-7.

The seniors lost to the same opposition by a single goal,scoreline 1-9 to 2-9.

Good luck to senior player Trevor Melly and Louise Gormley on their wedding this Saturday.

Any members still to renew club membership can do so by Contacting any committee member.

Monday 15th June 2009

Well done to the under 12s who defeated Muff in the quarter final of the county championship last Saturday . Again it was a great team performance and now they will play Cloughaneely in the semi final which will take place this Monday at 7 O’clock in Dungloe.

The under 14s had no game this week.

The senior and reserve panels had no games at the weekend also.The clubs monthly meeting takes place this Thursday evening in Mccreadys at 8pm.

Monday 8th June 2009

Congratulations to the under 12s panel who won the division 2 final against Kilcar last Friday evening. A very exciting match in which the lads at one stage were 10 points down never gave up and as half time approached narrowed the gap to 5 points. A great start to the second half as the lads scored two quick goals gave them a small advantage. Kilcar kept battling on with just one point between the teams until a very well taken goal from Michael Boyle settled a very good match. Well done to Sean,Michael,John and Patrick on the sideline who have looked after the team this year. The County quarter-final takes place this weekend .Details to be confirmed later in the week.

For more pictures see Picture Archive (For pictures of FunDay in Dooey see Kidz Corner)

The senior panels had no games at the weekend.

The under 14s started their league campaign last Monday evening against Naomh Mhuire in the Banks. A very young team made it difficult for Naomh Mhuire as the half time score was 1-2 to 0-5.Naomh Mhuire were the stronger towards the end winning 1-14 to 1-04.Their next game is at home to Glen. Day and time to be confirmed.

Monday 1st June 2009

The seniors travelled to Ballintra last weekend and gained a valuable win in a very tight game winning by a single point 0-12 to 1-10.Martin Caulfield’s goal proving the difference.

The reserves lost out by 4 points 2-10 to 0-12.

Congratulations to Mark and Linda Clerkin on the birth of their daughter at the weekend.

The under 12s will try to repeat last years result as they take on Kilcar in the division 2 final. The game is fixed for Ardara with a 7 o’clock throw in. Bus will leave Mccreadys at 5.45 sharp.

Monday 24th May 2009

The reserves hosted last years reserve champions St Nauls in the first leg of the championship at the weekend and pulled of a big surprise beating them by 3 points,1-06 to 1-03.Pat Hanlon in goals pulled of some great saves including a penalty,Keelin Devenney scored a valuable goal were some highlights of a great team performance which will give the lads great confidence going into the second leg in Mountcharles in a few weeks time.

The senior game was cancelled.

This weeks league campaign continues with an away game against Naomh Brid on Sunday. The reserves at 1-30 followed by the seniors at 3 o’clock.

The under 12s played Naomh Mhuire in the divisional semi final last Friday evening in Dooey. Another great performance winning by a scoreline,6-16 to 2-04 gives the lads a chance to defend their title against Kilcar who themselves defeated Glen in their semi-final. The final will take place on Friday 5^th June. No venue set yet. A friendly for the under 12s has been fixed for this Friday night against Glenties, throw in at 7-oclock.Bus will leave Mccreadys at 6 o’clock sharp.

The club would like to congratulate Narossa’s underage players John,Christian,Odhran,Charlene,Aidan,Patrick,Gareth,Niamh,Conor,Gavin,Collette and Margaret Ann who are all making their Confirmation this Saturday in Dungloe.

Monday 18th May 2009

The seniors hosted Bundoran at the weekend in the latest round of league matches. The visitors playing with a strong breeze in the first half dominated scoring 2 poi