Gaeil Fhanáda are holding the Din Friel memorial 7 a side Gaelic football tournament in Trialough on Saturday the 12th March.

The tournament is in memory of Din Friel, a true Gael who traveled the length and breadth of Donegal to follow the Gaeil Fhánada team. His support and presence was always appreciated by the senior players and the organising of the day is evidence of the great regard that the Gaeil Fhanada players and club held for Din Friel.

8 teams representing Kerrykeel-Glenvar, Ballymagowan-Portsalon-Rosnakill, Doaghbeg, Araheera-Ballinacrick-Shannagh, Kinnalough-Ballylar, Ladden–Ballyheerin, Fanavolty–Sessiagh and the Minors will compete for the trophy this year.

The blitz will take place in Tri a Locha beginning with registration at 11.00 and the first game at 11.30 sharp.

A maximum of 4 senior team players are allowed on the field at any one time. It is hoped that as many reserves and new players will be in attendance.

The players hope also that as many past players and supporters can attend to assist and support the team and the running of the day

The games will begin at 11.30 sharp with games of 20 minutes duration (10 minutes each half) with the tournament concluding at 4.40. Each team will have a minimum of 4 games , 3 games in the group stages and 1 in the semi-final.

The teams will compete in a round robin group stage in the morning with the top 2 teams in each group qualifying for the cup and the bottom two qualifying for the plate. Semi finals and finals of the plate and cup will take place following the group stages with penalties or extra time used if necessary.

With the amount of games and intervals players are advised to bring warm training tops etc to wear in between games. Soup and sandwiches will be provided.

To help cover come of the costs for the day we would appreciate if you could give €5 registration fee to your captain.

We hope you accept this invitation to attend this tournament.

If any other players/mentors not listed who are from the area would be interested in playing/ supporting please do not hesitate to contact any of the senior players.

Please contact your captain by text or phonecall to confirm whether you will or will not be able to attend. All information is available on the Gaeil Fhanada website www.fanadgaels.com or contact your captain/vice captain with any queries.

Group 1: Doaghbeg, Ballylar, Ballyheerin, Minors
Group 2: Araheera, Rosnakill, Kerrykeel, Sessiagh

Top two teams enter Championship Semi Finals, bottom two teams enter Plate Semi Finals.

Group 1 (Pitch 1)	Group 2 (Pitch 2)
Ballylar v Doaghbeg (11.30)	Rosnakill v Sessiagh (11.30)
Ballyheerin v Minors (12.00)	Kerrykeel v Araheera (12.00)
Doaghbeg v Minors (12.30)	Kerrykeel v Sessiagh (12.30)
Ballylar v Ballyheerin (1.00)	Rosnakill v Araheera (1.00)
Doaghbeg v Ballyheerin (1.30)	Rosnakill v Kerrykeel (1.30)
Ballylar v Minors (2.00)	Sessiagh v Araheera (2.00)

Plate Semi Final 1 (Pitch 1)
3rd Place Group 1 v 4th Place Group 2 (2.30)

Plate Semi Final 2 (Pitch 2)
3rd Place Group 2 v 4th Place Group 1 (2.30)

Championship Semi Final 1 (Pitch 1)
Winners Group 1 v Runners up Group 2 (3.00)

Championship Semi Final 2 (Pitch 2)
Winners Group 2 v Runners up Group 1 (3.00)

Plate Final (Pitch 2) (3.30 )
Winners Plate Semi Final 1 vs Winners Plate Semi final 2

Championship Final (Pitch 1) (4.10)
Winners Championship Semi Final 1 vs Winners Championship Semi Final 2

Presentation (4.50)