Roe Valley O' Cahan's get New Jersey

See attached Roe Valley O Cahans in their new set of jerseys. More progress for the o'cahans, if anyone in the Roe Valley area would like to get involved and play hurling they are more than welcome to do so. Just contact Kevin Hinphey.

Physical Literacy Games for Teachers of Roe Valley

Over 50 Primary school teachers across the Roe Valley enjoyed an inservice Physical Literacy Games programme presented by Richard Ferris & Clare Leahy at Roe Valley Leisure Centre. For 2 hours they were given tuition in the introduction of game, associated skills and care and development of abilities for their pupils. Not only was the activity enjoyment emphasised but also highlighted the need to be aware of possible physiotherapy precautions.Thanks to Paul Simpson and Roisin Ferris for helping out, and to all the teachers for coming along and taken full part.

Girls Year 8 Gaelic Football Blitz

Attached are pictures from the Girls Year 8 Derry City Gaelic Football blitz held in OLT on 26th October. Four school attended; St Cecilia's, St Mary's, Thornhill and Holy Cross, Strabane. A great day was had by all and all games were geared towards fun and no scores were kept although the schools had a fair idea who came out on top. Well done to Derry GPO Shauna McCallion for organising and coordinating the event

Club Derry Hurling and Football Development squads Strength and Conditionin

Sessions are up and running every Tuesday night in Drumsurn GAC. The numbers are light but the lads that are turning up are going well, learning the proper techniques in strength training exercises with an emphasise on core stability.Each player has a weekly programme to follow to help them become fitter and stronger for the incoming year.Weekly sessions run from 6.30pm to 9pm. Coaches are asked to make an effort so their club players can avail of this opportunity. Contact Richard Ferris for more information.

Barrett Electrical Under 13 Hurling Competition

For the past four weeks 15 teams, from 3 counties competed over two divisions in the Barrett Electrical under 13 competition. 7 teams competed in the A section and 8 in the B section.. The league sections finished up as below:

Section A

Played won lost draw points
1 Slaughtneil 6 6 0 0 18
2 Kevin Lynchs 6 4 2 0 12
3 Lavey 6 4 2 0 12
4 Swatragh 6 4 2 0 12
5 Ballinascreen 6 2 4 0 6
6 Buncranna 6 1 5 0 3
7 Carrickmore 6 0 6 0 0

Section B

Played won lost draw points
1 St.Eunans 7 6 1 0 18
2 Banagher 7 5 2 0 15
3 Coleraine 7 5 2 0 15
4 Kevin Lynchs 7 4 3 0 12
5 Burt 7 4 3 0 12
6 Na Magha 7 2 5 0 6
7 Carndonagh 7 2 5 0 6
8 Letterkenny Gaels 7 0 7 0 0


On Sunday past, 30th November the competition reached its conclusion with the top four teams in each section playing off semi finals and the final. In the B semi finals St.Eunans Letterkenny defeated Kevin Lynchs thanks to a last minute goal and Banagher defeated Coleraine 2.2 to 1.1 in an excellent game of hurling. The final match was another cracking game of hurling with St.Eunans Letterkenny defeating Banagher by 2 points. Derry senior hurler Oisin McCloskey presented the medals after the match.

The A section semi finals paired Slaughtneil against neighbours Swatragh whilst Kevin Lynchs played against Lavey. Kevin Lynchs and Slaughtneil came through their respective semi finals relatively comfortably setting up an eagerly anticipated final between two excellent sides. Kevin Lynchs came out on top on scoreline of 2.8 to 2.5 and were presented their medals by Derry senior hurler Gareth O Kane.

All 14 clubs deserve great credit for their efforts over the past few weeks and a special thanks must go to the referees and the clubs who hosted the games for making the tournament a big success. Congratulations to St.Eunans and Kevin Lynchs on their respective victories.