FRISCO, Texas – Texas A&M-Corpus Christi leads the way with four selections on the 2019-20 Southland Conference Preseason All-Conference squads, the league announced Wednesday. Abilene Christian and Sam Houston State round out the 10-woman preseason squads ahead of the 2019-20 season.Islanders seniors Alexes Bryant and Dalesia Booth were named automatic first-team preseason selections after earning all-conference honors in 2018-19. Dae Dae Evans and Emma Young join the pair as second-team honorees after helping the Islanders through an impressive run to the championship game at the 2019 Southland Conference Tournament. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi entered the tournament as a No. 8 seed and subsequently won three-straight games before falling to Abilene Christian in a 69-68 thriller in the tournament final. Led by head coach Royce Chadwick, the Islanders return 12 players from last year’s roster, including four starters. Second-chance points will play a huge role for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi as the team concluded last season ranked 19th nationally for offensive rebounds per game (15). Bryant will once again provide efficiency under the basket for the Islanders after finishing her junior campaign averaging 6.6 boards per game and compiling 202 rebounds for the season.Defending champion Abilene Christian added three selections to the preseason squads with seniors Dominique Golightly and Breanna Wright taking automatic first-team distinctions. Lexie Ducat was voted a second-team honoree after playing a key role in the Wildcats 2019 postseason run. ACU is coming off of a 23-10 overall record last season and a 13-5 conference mark that placed the Wildcats as the No. 4 seed in the Southland Tournament. After rattling off three-straight wins, Abilene Christian was crowned champion and received its first automatic qualifying bid to the NCAA Tournament. ACU will be rich with experience as four of their five starters from last season return for the upcoming season, three of which are playing their senior seasons. The Wildcats’ offense has the capability to fluster defenses by spreading the floor and efficient shooting from all over. Last season, ACU ranked 23rd in the nation with 16.7 assists per game and 18th nationally with a 45.8 field goal percentage.Sam Houston State rounds out the preseason all-conference squads with three selections of its own. Senior Jaylonn Walker grabbed an automatic spot on the first team, while Amber Leggett and Jenniffer Oramas earned second-team distinctions. The Bearkats are coming off an incredible turnaround season where they finished with a 16-13 overall record and an 11-7 record in conference action. After failing to qualify for the Southland Tournament in the 2017-18 season, the Bearkats secured the No. 5 spot in the 2018-19 tournament under the guidance of reigning Coach of the Year Ravon Justice. Justice enters her second season with Sam Houston State and will look to build upon her first-year successes with four starters returning. Defense will be a key component for SHSU’s success as they completed the 2018-19 season ranked fourth nationally for turnovers forced (22.72).The preseason teams were chosen by a poll of the conference’s head coaches. Voters were not allowed to select their institution’s players.2019-20 Southland Conference Women’s Basketball Preseason All-Conference Teams Breanna Wright* Abilene Christian G Sr. Jarrell, Texas Dominique Golightly* Abilene Christian G Sr. Chickasha, Okla. Second Team School Pos. Class Hometown Lexie Ducat Abilene Christian F Sr. Brock, Texas Emma Young Texas A&M-Corpus Christi G/F Sr. Nicholasville, Ken. *  Automatic Selection, 2018-19 All-Conference Team Member Alexes Bryant* Texas A&M-Corpus Christi F Sr. Cibolo, Texas Jaylonn Walker* Sam Houston State G Sr. Calvert, Texas Dalesia Booth* Texas A&M-Corpus Christi G Sr. San Antonio, Texas Jenniffer Oramas Sam Houston State G Sr. Pembroke Pines, Fla. Amber Leggett Sam Houston State F So. Navarre, Fla. Dae Dae Evans Texas A&M-Corpus Christi G Sr. Houston, Texas First Team School Pos. Class Hometown read more

Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew White wins USA’s 100th winter gold, gets grilled by media PBA IMAGESCoach Norman Black could only heave a sigh of relief after Jeff Chan missed a potential game-winning three at the buzzer and Meralco escaped Phoenix, 92-90, Wednesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum.“For us, it was a championship game,” the veteran mentor said as the Bolts stayed alive in the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup playoff race.ADVERTISEMENT OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson MERALCO 92 — Lanete 24, Hodge 17, Canaleta 9, Caram 9, Newsome 9, Tolomia 9, Hugnatan 6, Amer 5, Salva 4, Ballesteros 0, Baracael 0.PHOENIX 90 — Wilson 24, Wright 16, Jazul 13, Perkins 10, Chan 8, Mendoza 6, Dehesa 5, Intal 4, Kramer 4, Alolino 0, Chua 0, Eriobu 0.Quarters: 29-18, 54-40, 70-75, 92-90.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next LATEST STORIES Almazan vows to comeback stronger after finals heartbreak OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina Michael Porter Jr. stays patient as playing time increases Newsome sets focus on helping Bolts open new PBA season on right track Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Nonito Donaire vs Naoya Inoue is BWAA 2019 Fight of the Year Cliff Hodge finished with 17 markers, three rebounds, and three assists, but had to exit the game after incurring a knee injury on a collision with Willy Wilson late in the third quarter.“We really had to dig deep to get in this basketball game. It takes a lot of will power for the players to say, ‘No, we will win this game,’ and that’s what the players did today,” said Black as his side snapped their three-game losing slump.Wilson led Phoenix with a season-best 24 points and eight rebounds, while Matthew Wright got 16 markers and eight boards, but shot 0-of-5 from downtown and fouled out  with 2:58 still left to play.The Fuel Masters remain at seventh place with their 4-5 card, but are now tied with TNT.The Scores:ADVERTISEMENT MOST READ Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours With their backs against the wall, the Bolts almost saw their season go down the drain after the Fuel Masters made a huge run in the third quarter to erase a 16-point lead and storm back again in the last 1:23 to cut the 92-87 advantage down to just two.Jaypee Mendoza forced a jumpball on Chris Newsome with 13.5 seconds left, giving Phoenix one last chance to steal the game, but the 2016 Rookie of the Year did just enough to nudge Chan in the waning seconds and force him to heave the desperation three.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folk“That was really a hard-fought game. I’m just happy with my guys staying in the game and kept fighting until the end,” remarked Black.Garvo Lanete stepped up for the undermanned Meralco with career second-best 24 points on a 4-of-9 shooting from threes to help his side rise to 3-6. Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. View comments read more

Dear Editor,The political leaders are not listening to each other. Respectable elders should come together and suggest power-sharing to the leaders as a solution to Guyana’s problem. The political leaders may be more likely to listen to the elders than to their opponent.The Opposition has been talking the language of constitutional rule – follow the Constitution as instructed by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on elections following the successful passage of a No-Confidence Motion – without any results. That demand for early elections and to follow constitutional governance will not go anywhere. It is not enforceable unless some big powers like the US or Canada or the UK or India or the UN or Commonwealth impose a solution. No big power is willing to get involved in resolving Guyana’s intractable political problem. The problem facing the country in holding an election is no longer a legal or constitutional issue. It has become a political issue that requires diplomacy (from third-party involvement) and a practical political solution. May I suggest a solution of some form of “power-sharing” in which elections are held soon and the parties that win seats form an “inclusive national unity Government” with Cabinet and all other positions being doled out based on the proportionality of votes (not necessarily seats) received. The coalition seems to want to be certain it is in the next Government to oversee the oil revenues. So the only solution is power-sharing that guarantees all parties a role in Government formation and management of the country (Cabinet, Boards, Commissions, etc). There can be a de facto, if not de jure, agreement on how the positions will be allocated before the elections. In this way, the coalition is guaranteed a role in governance even if it does not win a plurality or majority. The PPP or other parties will also be guaranteed a role in Government.As publicly stated, the incumbent coalition, for whatever reasons, is not willing to hold an election any time soon and not without an updated electoral list derived from House-to-House Registration. As so many have commented, a credible election can be held soon with an updated list by making sure all eligible voters (18 and over) are on it and voting is free and fair. But the incumbent is not budging on the issue because it fears the current electoral list may result in its defeat or gives an unfair advantage to the Opposition.There is no justifiable reason why the coalition should fear defeat because its political leader remains very popular in the PNC base. President Granger is far more popular in his base than other politicians in their traditional base. The PPP base is very divided. What unites the base is that elections should be held soon. But it does not mean the base will fully support the PPP. So the President could very well pull off a victory under the current list. Nevertheless, the President is not taking a risk with early elections. So a political solution is needed to offer guarantees to the incumbent (and other parties) in the event of a defeat. Power-sharing is the answer.The political stakes are very high in the coming elections. The incumbent, for whatever reasons, fears defeat and being out of power to manage the impending huge oil wealth. There has got to be a compromise to make the incumbent and all other political parties (PPP, ANUG, LJP, Fed Up, among others) and stakeholders feel they will be a part of the Government regardless of who wins a free and fair elections.Unless this issue of “the victor will not take everything” is addressed and soon, there will not be elections this year. Power-sharing is also a way to unite the fractured nation. The country has been the most polarised I have ever encountered in my near fifty years of political struggle. We must address this polarisation regardless of which party or groups of parties win the elections. And right now, according to a poll I conducted, no party will win the next elections. And the coalition (or PPP) could very well win a plurality repeating the problem experienced in 2011 to 2015.No one has been offering a solution to what is essentially a political issue on holding elections required in the Constitution. One can quote the Constitution ad infinitum (as the CCJ ruled), it will not lead to elections soon. Except for ANUG, no other party has been proposing power-sharing post-elections as a solution to Guyana’s intransigent problem. It is a practical way to address Guyana’s political problem.Some elder statesmen (women) should come together and request to see the leader of the coalition and the Opposition and propose such an idea. The group of elder statesmen (women) can serve as mediators for a compromise solution that can lead to early elections and shared governance.Yours truly,Dr Vishnu Bisram read more

Breaks ground for for Vocational Training SchoolVice President Jewel Howard–Taylor has decried the under-development of Fuamah District in Lower Bong County at the total cost of the project is US$150,000, LINA Correspondent Richard Baysah reports.The Vice President said as a result of the under-development of Fuamah, she will strive to ensure that it receives the much-needed attention to move the district forward.According to the LINA, Vice President Taylor made the statement on Friday, October 12 when she broke ground for the construction of the Fuamah Vocational Training Institute in Bong Mines, Lower Bong County.The program which is initiated by the Vice President, is being done in partnership with NetLib Vocational Training School in Congo Town, outside Monrovia, and other public and private corporate entities, including the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP), ArcelorMittal, Monrovia Breweries, MNG Gold Mining Corporation, and the LISCR Trust Company.When constructed, Madam Taylor said, the Fuamah Vocational Training School will give young people employable skills that will improve their livelihoods.She said Fuamah plays host to the biggest mining investment company, China Union, Liberia Bong Mining Company, and as a result of not having vocational and technically trained youths, they always venture elsewhere for the requisite ones they desire to employ, thus depriving citizens of the district the right to employment with the company.“No one should ever see this as a political plus or gimmick, but must see it as a channel through which our younger generation will gain meaningful vocational and technical skills that will transform their lives for the betterment of our country,” she said.District Representative Joseph Papa Kolleh expressed gratitude for the initiative, terming it as “very timely for the people of Fuamah District.”Kolleh assured Vice President Taylor of his full support, and called on his people to get involved in the growth and development of the district. “There can be no easy way or a single person initiating any form of meaningful development in an area without the involvement of others,” Rep. Kolleh said.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) read more

…court requests probation reportJustice Navindra Singh postponed the sentencing of Hofosawa Awena Rutherford, who was found guilty of killing her children by feeding them rat poison, until April 9, after she requested that a probation report be sent to the court before she is sentenced.On Thursday, a jury unanimously found Rutherford guilty of killing her children; one-year-old Jabari Cadogan and four-year-old Odascia Cadogan almost four years ago. Following the verdict, the woman collapsed in the courtroom forcing Justice Singh to adjourn the sentencing until 13:00h on Friday.However, when she appeared in court on Friday, Rutherford pleaded with the court for mercy and to take the time served into consideration when imposing her sentence. Her attorney, Adrian Thompson, told the court that his client has been seeing a psychiatrist and all of that should be taken into consideration.Justice Singh then noted that it is Rutherford’s right to have a probation report and ordered same to be prepared and sent to the court. He adjourned the sentencing until April 9 at 13:00h.Initially, Rutherford said she had bought cold tablets for the children who has cold-like symptoms, from a man at the Plaisance bus park who sells rat poison. It was established that the children died from pesticide poisoning via a highly toxic chemical called aluminum phosphide, known as “carbon tablets”, which is used to kill rats.During the trial, several witnesses had testified that the children never had cold-like symptoms on the day of their demise. Police witnesses had stated that when interviewed moments after the children’s deaths, Rutherford had repeatedly complained of stress and problems.Rutherford had said she had drunk two tablets herself, after administering similar tablets to her children, Odasica and Jabari; and had been hospitalised for seven days after the poisoning incident.In an unsworn statement from the prisoner’s dock on Wednesday, the convicted woman, in a bout of tears and excessive shaking, had claimed that she loved her children; that she was still traumatised from losing them; that she had never bought rat poison to poison her children, and that the Police had treated her unfairly.At court on Thursday, several persons questioned whether she had really loved her children, since she had given them rat poison to ingest.State Prosecutor Tiffini Lyken had opined that Rutherford had strayed from her recollection of events when she said she had bought the tablets from a pharmacy in her statement on Wednesday.During Wednesday’s hearing, the father of the two deceased children, Jabari Cadogan Sr, had testified via Skype from Brooklyn, New York, USA that he supported his children even after he had separated from Rutherford, and that he used to communicate with them daily. The senior Cadogan told the court he was never told the children were suffering from a cold.Rutherford and the children were staying with her sister, Monica Sealey, and her husband Curt, who both testified before the jury that they had not noticed any cold symptoms on the fateful day of the children’s demise.In this trial, Prosecutors Shawnette Austin and Abigail Gibbs appeared for the State. read more

1 Lukasz Fabianski Swansea City goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has quashed rumours linking him with a move to Italian giants Roma after a fine first season at the Liberty Stadium.The Poland international joined Swansea from Arsenal on a free transfer last summer and has kept 11 clean sheets for Garry Monk’s side who have been a regular feature in the Premier League’s top half this season.His form has reportedly alerted the Serie A title challengers, but Fabianski revealed to a Polish newspaper that he has no plans to leave the Welsh club.“My brother mentioned that this information [about interest from Roma] appeared in newspapers, but to be honest, I feel very good in the Premier League,” said the 29-year-old.Fabianski’s impressive displays have helped him usurp Wojciech Szczesny at international level – a player he was playing second fiddle to at Arsenal, and admits he feels at home at Swansea.He said: “I know the language and culture. I think that the Premier League, despite the failure of English teams in European competitions this season, is still the most attractive place to play.“That’s why I’d rather not move anywhere.”Fabianski spent seven years at Arsenal, making 78 appearances and won the FA Cup at the end of last season before being snapped up by Monk. read more

“We’re satisfied that there’s been a complete review of the deal,” Frances Fragos Townsend, the White House homeland security adviser, said on “Fox News Sunday.” In the administration’s earlier review, completed Jan. 17, DP World agreed to cooperate with law enforcement investigations and disclose records on demand about “foreign operational direction” of its business. The U.S. review committee unanimously approved the deal after a regular 30-day review, during which U.S. intelligence agencies reported they found no derogatory information about DP World in their files. In the legal papers sent to the White House, DP World said it would abide by the outcome of the lengthier review but indicated it could sue if the results were any different. The administration could seek additional security measures beyond the terms already negotiated. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MORECasino Insider: Here’s a look at San Manuel’s new high limit rooms, Asian restaurant In a statement Sunday, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he will recommend that the Senate wait for results of the broader review before acting on legislation to delay or block the deal. Frist said he anticipates oversight hearings to continue to examine the agreement and its implications on maritime security. DP World’s offer was highly unusual. The secretive U.S. committee that considers security risks of foreign companies buying or investing in American industry has conducted such full investigations only about two dozen times among the more than 1,500 international deals it has reviewed. The company said that during the renewed scrutiny, or until May 1, a London-based executive who is a British citizen would have authority over DP World’s U.S. operations. It pledged that Dubai executives would not control or influence company business in the U.S., but said it was entitled to all profits during the period. It also said it will appoint an American to be its chief security officer in the United States. “We hope that voluntarily agreeing to further scrutiny demonstrates our commitment to our long-standing relationship with the United States,” said Edward H. Bilkey, the company’s chief operating officer. President George W. Bush forcefully has defended his administration’s earlier approval of DP World’s proposal to buy London-based Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. It was not immediately clear whether the re-examination by U.S. officials would produce a different outcome. WASHINGTON – The Bush administration said Sunday it will accept an extraordinary offer by a United Arab Emirates-based company to submit to a second – and broader – U.S. review of potential security risks in its deal to take over significant operations at six leading American ports. The plan averts an impending political showdown. The Treasury Department said in a statement it will promptly begin the review once the company formally files a request for one. It said the same government panel that earlier investigated the deal but found no reason for national security concerns will reconsider it. In six pages of documents sent earlier in the day to the White House, Dubai-based DP World asked for a 45-day investigation of plans to run shipping terminals in New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, New Orleans, Miami and Philadelphia. The announcement means the White House likely won’t face a revolt by fellow Republicans when lawmakers return today from a weeklong break. A united Republican Party can assert that its leaders – both in Congress and at the White House – have taken additional steps to protect national security. read more

County U16 FinalSt Eunans 2.06 Buncrana 1.10County U16 Div1 League Final Buncrana 1-10 St Eunans 2-6O Connor Has Buncrana Dancing Jigs Of JoyAn outstanding performance from Darach O Connor, son of former Roscommon great, John “Jigger” O’Connor, paved the was for Buncrana to win a hard fought victory over a gallant St Eunans side for whom Conor O’Donnell was outstanding.Buncrana started strongly with two points from Darach O’Connor but Eunans replied with a Jack Brennan goal. Matthew Barber and Darach O’Connor left Buncrana one point up. St Eunans hit a purple patch with a Daniel Gillespe goal and three further points to leave them five up witht half time approaching, but O’Connor found the Eunans net to leave the half time score 1-04 to 2-03 in Eunans Favour. The second half was hard fought with each point hard earned. Bruce Waldron with a point levelled the game after he had won a free which was converted to turn the match in Buncrana’s favour in a nailbiting finish. O’Connor got the final score to seal a great win for Buncrana.Both management teams deserve great credit for a game fitting of the final. Best For Buncrana: Darach O’Connor, Bruce Waldron & Stephen Doherty while best for St Eunans were Conor O’Donnell, Brian Hannigan, Barry Meehan and Michael Miller. Buncrana Scorers: Darach O’Connor 1-07, Peter McLaughlin 0-01, Bruce Waldron 0-01, Matthew Barber 0-01.ResultsPeter McFadden Breenagh Under 10 Go Games Section OneGaoth Dobhair 0.23 Letterkenny Gaels 0.08Peter McFadden BreenaghUnder 12 Go Games Section One Glenswilly 6.02 Milford 5.16Downings 2.05 Termon 3.10Red Hughs 5.08 N Colmcille 2.07Fanad Gaels 0.08 LK Gaels 1.08St Michaels 2.05 St Eunans A 4.11Peter McFadden BreenaghUnder 12 Go Games Section TwoGlenfin 3.04 Convoy 3.08St Eunans B 3.05 McCumhaills 2.10Red Hughs 5.08 N Colmcille 2.07FixturesWed 25th May 7.00 pmCounty U16 Div 2 League FinalN Colmcille v N ConaillO’Donnell Park LetterkennySaturday 28th May 12.00Peter McFadden BreenaghU8 Go GamesSection One Hosted By McCumhaills: Robert Emmets, Naomh Padraig Lifford, Glenfin, McCumhaills.Section Two Hosted By Cloughaneely: Gaoth Dobhair, Letterkenny Gaels, St Eunans B, CloughaneelySection Three Hosted By St Eunans A: Milford, Glenswilly, St Eunans A.Section Four Hosted By Convoy: Red Hughs, Buncrana, Naomh Colmcille, Convoy.Section Five Hosted By Fanad Gaels: St Michaels, Termon A, Downings, Fanad Gaels.Monday 30th May 6.00 pmPeter McFadden BreenaghUnder 12 Go Games Section OneTermon v St Eunans AGlenswilly v St MichaelsGaoth Dobhair v DowningsFanad Gaels v CloughaneelyMilford v Letterkenny GaelsSection TwoConvoy v N Padraig LiffordRed Hughs v GlenfinR Emmets v N ColmcilleMcCumhaills v BuncranaSt Eunans B FreeWednesday 1st June 7.30 pmCrawford Trophies LiffordUnder 14 Division OneConvoy v Burt Cathal DohertyGlenfin v McCumhaills Gerard McHughGaoth Dobhair v St Eunans A Hugh McGarveyCloughaneely v Fanad Gaels Conal O BaoillDivision Two Section OneCarndonagh v Malin Alan FrielN Colmcille v N Padraig Lifford Paul CrampsieR Emmets v Red Hughs Gareth DevenneyBuncrana v Urris Chris LynchDivision Two Section TwoSt Michaels v Letterkenny Gaels Gary McDaidGaoth Dobhair v Termon Joe CaseyMilford v Downings Mark McConigleyGlenswilly v St Eunans B Paddy McKeeverDONEGAL NORTHERN BOARD GAA NOTES was last modified: May 24th, 2011 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) read more

Buncrana GAA NotesSenior FootballBuncrana v Naomh Colmcille This was a low-scoring game with both teams placing the emphasis on defence. Neither team seemed confident about attacking nor taking the game to their opponents for fear of leaving themselves open at the back and giving away a losing score. However, as expected, the home team showed the most adventure. John Campbell scored the first point of the game on 15 minutes and Newton got on the scoreboard in the 20th minute. John Campbell put Buncrana ahead again 5 minutes later. Buncrana went in at half-time 0-3 to 0-1 ahead. The wet and blustery conditions certainly didn’t help a high scoring game but the Reserves match earlier saw plenty of scores as Buncrana won 2-9 to 1-8.The second half saw Naomh Colmcille step up a gear but it was a slow gear! They had the advantage of the wind and possession but couldn’t make use of either to score, instead hitting many wides when scoring seemed easier. Still, Buncrana did enough to win and will be heartened by the result if not the performance. This team know they are capable of much better and they will surely pick themselves up from here and show what they can do.Senior HurlersOur Senior Hurlers suffered a heavy defeat against a good Swatragh side on Friday night, travelling with a reduced panel due to college exams and County commitments. Our young side were given a bit of a lesson by the slicker, seasoned, Derry side, losing on a score line of 4:22 to 1:6.But with only 9 points in it at half-time the early dismissal of a player left it an uphill battle. Paddy Wilson continued his impressive start to the year and will be happy with his efforts until a late arm injury forced his retirement. Darren Roe had 2 fine points; Aedan Stokes, as last week, settled as the game went on and will be delighted with his second half performance.From the start of the season everyone knew that this was going to be the start of a long journey to establish ourselves as a senior hurling side. The test of this squads ability to recover from heavy defeats (and have no doubt they will come!), will be a measure of the calibre of players we have.Next up is Slaughtneil at home on Friday night, throw in at 8pm and all support is welcome.A Gentle Reminder! The Committee would like to remind all players to pay their weekly €2 training contribution. This has to be paid only once a week, regardless of codes/age groups/gender. It is not a lot to pay and look at how much you get back in return! The money raised goes towards the running costs of the Club and anyone who has questions about this or any other matter is welcome to ask any Committee member or their manager.Underage ResultsU16 HurlingFantastic news for the club that 5 of our U16 players have been selected for the Ulster Elite Academy. This is out of a total of 7 players from all of Donegal’s hurling clubs. This is testament to the dedication that these lads have shown to hurling over the years and they will take part in a residential in UU Jordanstown at the start of July and take part in a challenge match against a Connacht select later in the year.Dillon Duffy, Paul Tourish, Ben (Roe) Doherty, Fiachra MacLochlainn (Poet) and Oisin Grant were successful. Congratulations to all. Sadly, one player to miss out was PJ McCarron, who had been carrying a leg injury throughout the selection process and without a shadow of a doubt would have made the squad also. Incidentally we have a further 3 players that are part of the Donegal squad Darren Connolly, Jason Campbell, and Jack Callaghan.As a footnote to this our Club U16 hurlers fielded in the Derry league on Sunday and out of the match-day squad of 19 players only 3 players hadn’t represented their County at the previous days Ulster blitz’s at U14, U15 and U16 level.U14 Girls FootballCongratulations to Sophie (Roe) Doherty and Shannen Hegarty who were part of today’s Under 14 County panel to play Down in the Ulster Final. Well done girls and we hope you enjoy the experience…doing the Club proud!Training TimesFootballU18 Minor Football Tuesdays at 5.45pmU16 Boys Football Monday’s 4.15pm in the Scarvey.U14 Tuesdays 7-8.30 and Fridays 4.14-5.45 (new and old players always welcome)U12 Boys Football on Friday evening at 7.00pm in Scarvey.U10 Boys Football Friday’s from 6.30pm in ScarveyU8 Boys Football Friday’s 6.30pm in ScarveyU6 Boys & Girls Friday Evenings from 6.30pm – 7.30pm in The ScarveyU8& U10 Girls Saturdays 10.30 – 11.30 in the ScarveyHurlingU8& U10 Hurling on Sunday’s from 11-12 in the ScarveyU14 Hurling on Tuesday 7- 8.30pmU16 Hurling on Wednesday from 6.30pmGirls (U12/14/16) 7-8pm on Monday in the Scarvey.Club MerchandiseElizabeth Anne is now taking orders on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact her on 086 0604075.Gaatraining.com has released a new eBook on GAA training:The Three Tiers: A Fresh Approach to Physical Preparation in Gaelic GamesAs part of the promotional launch every club that downloads a copy is entered into a draw for a set of jerseys!! The eBook can be found here: www.gaatraining.com/shopThis is a fantastic new resource for GAA clubs and a first of its kind within the GAA community.Club WebsiteWant to keep right up-to-date on local Buncrana Club news? Just enter your email address into “Receive Club Notes by Email” on the club’s homepage at http://www.buncranagaa.com/to automatically receive the Club’s Weekly Notes.You can renew your annual membership online now at the website too – and you don’t even have to be in Buncrana! Membership now open worldwide… just click on the link below to renew online http://www.buncranagaa.com/buncrana-gaa-club-membership/Club Notes: Anyone who would like to receive a copy of the weekly club notes should email Jim at buncrana.pro@gmail.com to be included on the mailing list. If you have any items which you think should be included in the club’s weekly notes, please email Jim at buncrana.pro@gmail.com by 6pm on each Sunday for consideration. To keep up to date with all the latest goings-on, please join us on www.facebook.com/buncranagaa or www.twitter.com/buncranagaa@buncranagaa, or visit our website www.buncranagaa.comGAA NEWS: BUNCRANA U16 HURLERS CHOSEN FOR ELITE ULSTER SQUAD was last modified: May 11th, 2015 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Buncrana GAA notesdonegal read more

DOPEY Co Donegal cannabis growers nabbed by Gardai still face the full wrath of the law – despite growing the wrong plants!Gardai seized 150 cannabis plants – some 15-feet high – at the back of a house in townland of Leitir, Kilmacrennan, earlier this week.Several people are helping gardai with their enquiries. However the dopey dealers had grown male plants – useless when it comes to selling weed.The law does not distinguish between male and female plants, so those responsible will eventually be charged with possessing €120,000….even though their crop was worthless on the illegal drugs market.The gang will also face charges of cultivating an illegal crop of cannabis.  DOPEY CANNABIS GROWERS STILL TO FACE SERIOUS CHARGES was last modified: September 12th, 2013 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:cannabiskilmcrennan read more