Other sessions include:

Wednesday 4th October Owenbeg 6.30pm

Saturday 7th October Owenbeg 10am

Wednesday 11th October Owenbeg 6.30pm

Saturday 14th October Owenbeg Ulster Blitz 10am

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The division 2 finals took place in Celtic park with Swatragh defeating Na Magha in the shield final and Omagh St Endas defeating Kevin Lynch H.C in the cup final. There were some fantastic players on show for all 4 clubs. Derry senior hurler Alan Grant presented the trophies to the captains of the victorious Swatragh and Omagh teams.

Finally in the division 3 finals Ballerin, Drum and Castledawson played off a 3 way competition for the title. In tough weather conditions Ballerin defeated the host team, Drum in the final to win the first ever hurling silverware for the club. It is fantastic to see new clubs participating in hurling and great credit must go to the coaches and volunteers in these clubs for the work they are doing to promote and develop the game.

The under 12 go league has been running every Wednesday throughout the spromg and summer months, giving players regular games and an opportuity to develop their skills. All the coaches working in the clubs at this level deserve great credit for the standard of hurlers being produced across the county.

Hurling training resumes tonight (Tues 18) at Ogra (6.30-7.30)

Championship v Donegal on Sunday 2nd July.

Arrangements for Sunday will be given out at the training session on Saturday.

Tim Ranin – Na Magha

Niall Moore – Banagher

Connor Campbell – Banagher

Ruairi Rafferty – KLHC

Sean Kelly – KLHC

Richie Mullan – KLHC

Tiarnan Mc Hugh – KLHC

Connor Mc Kelvey – KLHC

Emmett Mc Kenna – KLHC

Niall Mc Nicholl – KLHC

Tiarnan Walsh – Swatragh

Eoghan O Kane – Swatragh

Declan Quinn – Swatragh

Aodhan Grant – Swatragh

James Mc Keagney – Swatragh

Ronan Corey – Ballinascreen

Caoilte Mc Alinden – Ballinasreen

Reece Mc Sorely – Ballinascreen

Cathal Donnelly – Ballinascreen

Cahan Murray – Ballinascreen

Ciaran Doyle – Ballinascreen

Ryan Scullion – Ballinascreen

Michael Mc Eldowney – Slaughtneil

Bernard Mellon – Slaughtneil

Connor Diamond – Slaughtneil

Fergal Cassidy – Slaughtneil

Ciaran Convrey – Slaughtneil

Emmett Convrey – Slaughtneil

James O Kane – Slaughtneil

Sean Mc Closkey – Slaughtneil

Fintan Bradley – Lavey

Eoin Mullholand – Lavey

Ciaran Henry – Lavey

Cormac Collins – Lavey

The plan for Derry U14 Hurling development squad this Saturday is as follows:

8:00am Leave Dungiven Castle

8:15am Leave Oakleaf

8:30am Leave Castledawson Roundabout

11:45am Match v Cuala with food after the game in graduate restraint beside pitch

3:00pm Croke Park for Nicky Rackard Final

Applegreen on way home

8:00pm Arrive Castledawson

8:15pm Arrive at Oakleaf

8:30pm Arrive in Dungiven

Schedule for the day below:

7:45am Depart Dungiven Castle

8:00am Depart Maghera Flyover

10:00am Stop in Applegreen

11:15am Arrive DCU

12:00noon Match v Carlow

1:30pm Food provided

2:30pm Arrive in Croke Park

3:00pm Nicky Rackard Final

4:45pm Depart Croke Park

7:15pm Return to Maghera

7:30pm Return to Dungiven

The Derry Puc Fada will take place on Carn Togher on Thursday 25th May. All contestants are asked to meet at Slaughtneil GAC at 6.15. There are 4 categories this year:

Mens senior

Womens senior

Under 16 boys

Under 16 girls

Each club may have one representative at each grade. All contestants must bring a spotter on the night of the puc fada. All camogie contestants must register with Kathy Bradley – camogie development officer & all hurling contestants must register with Kevin Hinphey – Hurling development officer, prior to the competition.

The winners of each category will go on to represent Derry at the Ulster Puc Fada on 4th June.

Ogra Colmcille have generously made their facilities available to host the coaching sessions and it was an ideal setting on a warm summer evening.

The coaches would like to thank all the parents and children who came along. Hopefully they enjoyed the experience and will come again.

St Finbarrs hurling coaching will continue every Tuesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Ogra Colmcille GAC. It is open to all children in the wider South Derry area. All newcomers and learners are very welcome.

Derry GAA is working to develop and grow the game of hurling in the County. During the 70’s and 80’s St Finbarrs hurling club participated in hurling competition in Derry and was an avenue for players from the South Derry area who had an interest in the game. We hope to revive that interest by starting an underage coaching programme for primary school children in the area under the banner of St Finbarrs.

Training will commence on Tuesday 9th May @ Ogra Colmcille GAC from 6.30 to 7.30, and continue every Tuesday during the summer months. The sessions are open to all primary school children and equipment will be available for anyone who needs it. All beginners and new comers are welcome to come and have a go at hurling in a fun and safe environment. If there is sufficient interest we hope to participate in a few Go Games blitzes as the summer progresses.

The U14 Hurling training planned for tonight has now been cancelled as a few clubs have games tonight. I know Feile finals are on next Monday for some but can you let all your players know about the first hurling blitz this Saturdat 29th April in Owenbeg. Players are to be there for 9:45am sharp and bring suitable clothing and a packed lunch. If clubs not involved in the feile wants to send extra players they are more than welcome.

Regards,

Colm Dillon.