Red Hughs Club Notes 03.03.2025

Awards Presentation Night

The club held a very successful awards presentation ceremony for 2024 in the clubhouse last Friday night. MC for the evening was outgoing club chairman Andy Doherty, and a big crowd was in attendance with an enjoyable evening had by all. Thank you to the guest of honour, Fr. Patsy Arkinson P.P. for his presence on the night. The following awards were presented and congratulations to all on their very well-deserved awards.

Group Appreciation Award for club grounds investors: Francie Scanlon, Benny Browne, Joe Sweeney, Tommy Kelly, John Kelly, Bernard Devine, Eamon Kelly, Barry Bradley, Paul Bradley, Kieran Bradley, Lyndon Gillespie

Special Appreciation Award: Joe Maxwell

Ladies Player of the Year: Daniella Jensen

Ladies Player’s Player of the Year: Carla Blackman

Ladies Young Player of the Year: Sheila McElchar

The Gary Kelly Memorial Cup for Senior Player of the Year: Aaron McGlinchey

Reserve Player of the Year: Adrian McMenamin

Young Player of the Year: Cathair Browne

U21 Player of the Year: Ruairí McLaughlin

Hall of Fame Award: Andy Doherty

Club Person of the Year: PJ Gallagher

Donegal U14 Girls

Congratulations to Red Hughs player Aoibheann Gallagher who will captain the U14 girls county team for their upcoming 2025 season. The team will begin their Ulster matches in O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny on Saturday the 8th of March. We wish Aoibheann and the team the best of luck for the season ahead.

Senior Reserve Team Manager Position

Red Hughs are currently seeking applications for the position of Senior Reserve Team (Men) Manager for the 2025 season. Should you be interested in this position please contact the club on (087)2054484 or apply by email to secretary.redhughs.donegal@gaa.ie

Umpires and Lines Persons Required

The Red Hughs club are seeking volunteers for umpires and lines persons for club games for the season ahead. Anyone who wishes to put their name forward can contact Club Chairman Stephen Gallagher directly on (087) 2054484, send a private message to the club Facebook page, or contact any club executive member.

Membership 2025 Now Open

Membership for the 2025 season is now being taken, the Klubfunder App is open and you can click on the link below for access. The membership rates for this season are as follows:

Adult Membership €50

Youth Membership U18 €15

Couples Membership €80

Youth Multi Child Membership (3 or more children U18) €40

Adult Club Playing Member €80

Note: There is also a 15% (€12) discount on the Adult Playing Membership for students. https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Red_Hughs_GAA/Membership

Clubzap App Installation

Red Hughs GAA will this year be using a new app called Clubzap. This will replace other apps used for team group communications. It will help centralise club activities into one location – news, fixtures & results etc. The app is now live for club news and other features will follow. You can download the app for free onto your device from the Play Store and follow the instructions. Or alternatively click on the following link on your phone https://clubzap.page.link/pe2i13hcmzwS7yYw6

50/50 Thunder Ball Results 

Thunder Ball Draw Winners Monday 3rd March:

1st: €1,000 – Ossie Gallagher

2nd: €50 McCreary’s Voucher – Peggy Duffy

3rd: €50 cash – Joe Dunnion

Congratulations to all winners and thank you for your continued support.

Drive-in Bingo

Drive-in bingo continues this Thursday at 8pm in the club car park.

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