The Perfect Coaching Session

Last night almost 50 coaches turnout for a Coach Education course titled The Prefect Coaching Session delivered by Tony Scullion and Kevin McGuigan. The Derry minor football squad took part in what was a very enjoyable and worthwhile session. All the players had heart rate monitors on them and they will be given feedback on their performance during the session.

Derry Urban Summer Camp

From the 14th to 16th July, Derry City Council and Derry GAA ran a Gaelic Summer Camp 40 children enjoyed the camp held at the County grounds, Celtic Park

City Oaks @ Celtic Park

There was a good turn out for November's City Oaks held in Celtic Park. Thanks to all the players who came out and to Paul Simpson for delivering the session.

Derry City Under 14 7's Football Blitz

On Saturday we held our annual Derry City Under 14 7 aside Football Blitz in Celtic Park. 6 Teams took part in the blitz held in Celtic Park.
The score lines were as follows:
Doire Colmcille 1-3 Doire Trasna 0-6
Steelstown 0-2 Sean Dolans 1-2
Slaughtmanus 3-1 Claudy 1-4
Doire Colmcille 2-5 Steelstown 1-1
Doire Trasna 2-4 Claudy 1-4
Sean Dolans 3-6 Slaughtmanus 3-1
Doire Colmcille 4-4 Sean Dolans 0-4
Doire Trasna 5-5 Slaughtmanus 2-1
Claudy 2-8 Steelstown 1-2
Doire Colmcille 5-4 Slaughtmanus 2-0
Sean Dolans 1-6 Claudy 3-3
Doire Trasna 2-9 Steelstown 0-1
Doire Colmcille 3-2 Claudy 3-8
Doire Trasna 3-5 Sean Dolans 0-2

Doire Colmcille and Doire Trasna qualified for the final.
The game was played in great spirit and with no shortage of endeavour. It was Doire Colmcille who won the competition beating Doire Trasna by two points, although with Doire Trasna hitting the post in the last kick of the game, this one really could have went either way. A word of thanks to all the teams that took part, to Emmett Stewart who coordinated the event on the day, to our two referee's father and son combination Michael McGill senior and junior and to Club Derry for supporting the competition. Some pictures attached:

City Oaks Hurling

The City Oaks is a new program aimed at under 14’s within the Derry City Council area wishing to improve their game. Each session will focus on a particular aspect of the game with expert advice provided by specially invited coaches. Club coaches will also be invited to attend the sessions, join in with the coaching and ask questions at the end. The City Oak’s programme will be run in the impressively refurbished Celtic Park.

The first hurling session will be held on Sunday 19th July, 11am at Celtic Park. The session will be conducted by Ulster Council Hurling Officer Kevin Kelly.
Participation is free of charge thanks to support from Club Derry but places are limited. Can clubs please get a grasp as to how many players they will have attending and register with Kevin Hinphey (kevin.hinphey.ulster@gaa.ie) or call 028 777 42990. Participants must be aged between 13 and 14. If a player is still under 12, they are not eligible to take part. The other dates arranged are: 22nd August 11am – Kevin Hinphey

26th September 11am – Michael Glover and Michael McCullough

Oak Leaf School of Excellence Visits Celtic Park

Following the success of the 1st School of Excellence earlier in the month our second date has been confirmed for Saturday 4th July in Celtic Park at 11.00am. Head Coach is Derry Minor Manager Richard Ferris and the topic will be Kicking.

Trench Road P.S. Prove To Be A Tower of Strength

The third annual Tower Hotel Cup was played on the 4th of June in Celtic Park, 8 schools took part with two schools entering two teams bringing the number of teams to ten. Over 100 players enjoyed a great days football with the top two teams from two groups playing in semi-finals, from Trench Road, Chapel Road, Rosemount and Hollybush a repeat of last years final emerged with Hollybush and Trench Road facing each other again.

Trench Road proved the stronger on the day and regained the trophy from Hollybush the holders. The efforts of teachers Conrad McGuigan and Francis Mallon could be seen by the skill shown by their teams as these schools both have strong after schools programmes. The competition was organised and run by Paul Simpson and Ashleen McCaul, helped by Joe McKane and Brian O'Donnell from Sean Dolans and Paddy McNaught from Doire Trasna. The teachers and children were delighted to be playing in Celtic Park's new Stadium and the weather even turned up on the day. Picture of the winning team below:

Derry City GAA Summer Camps

Summer Camp for Key Stage 1 Children - 5 to 8 year olds

From Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July Derry GAA are hosting a summer camp in Celtic Park for children aged between 5 and 8 years old. Everyone is welcome to attend the camp which is Free of charge. Please register with myself on chris.collins.gm.derry@gaa.ie

Summer Camp for Key Stage 2 Children - 9 to 12 year olds

From Monday the 10th to Friday the 14th August we are hosting a camp in Celtic Park for 9 to 12 year olds, everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a charge of £5 payable on the day of arrival. Please register your place with me via email.

Primary School Football Blitz @ Celtic Park

On Friday 19th June children from Rosemount, St Johns and Gaelscoil Primary schools each entered two 9-a-side football teams @ a fun football blitz in the hughly impressive Celtic Park. Ashleen McCaul organised the day assisted by Brian and Joe, coaches from the Sean Dolans club. Special thanks must go to Active Clothing who very kindly sponsored trophies for each of the participating schools.

Oak Leaf School of Excellence

Following the success of the 1st School of Excellence earlier in the month our second date has been confirmed for Saturday 4th July in Celtic Park at 11.00am. Head Coach is Richard Ferris and the topic will be Kicking.

Celtic Park 21st April 2009

Looking Good!