Senior Football
Congrats from all in the club to Caolann McGonagle and John Campbell in Sunday’s Minor match against Derry..
and what a debut for Darrach O’Connor in his Senior Championship debut, scoring his and Donegal’s first point.
s and more.s great to see our wee club punching so high above
its weight. Paul McGonigle will be a tired man on Monday from all his running around the pitch during the game
and good to see his advice worked to such good effect.
However advice from the fashion police (Abaigh, Lauren & co) is to lose the leggings!
Senior Training
Seniors, Minors, Hurling training is on Wednesday at 7.00pm, All players are urged to make every effort to attend.
Senior, Reserves, U-18, & U21 Football training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New players always welcome!
Senior Ladies training every Wednesday at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New members always welcome.
Underage Reports
U14 Div 1 Championship On Wednesday Buncrana played St Eunan’s in the 2nd round robin championship game. A big improvement was needed from
last week and the boys didn’t disappoint. They all worked hard for each other and showed great skill,
especially their handling in wet conditions. Buncrana settled well and got a couple of early goals to lead at the break by 7.
However, as happened twice last year with the same opposition they were reeled back in and with 2 minutes left were ahead by only
1 point. St Eunan’s big full forward then broke through the hard working defence to score the cruelest of goals and again steal the win. Well done to all the boys for a fantastic game and effort shown. Best for Buncrana were John Vaughan & Keegan Hegarty, as they worked all night for their team mates. Final score Buncrana 4-6 vs 4-8 St Eunan’s. Next up is Carndonagh next Wednesday 28th.
U14 hurlers are in the Division 1 League Final versus St Eunan’s on Thursday night 29th in Burt. The team have scored 22 goals
56 points in their last 4 games and conceded 2 points, which is some going! Good luck to the boys and all support welcome.
Buncrana U12’s played McCools last Monday night and ran out comfortable winners with a scoreline of 4-12 to 0-06.
The game was played in good sprit by both sets of players with Buncrana getting off to a good start and pressuring for every ball
right from the off.
So often in the past we have lost these games in the first 10 minutes but persistent rollicking seems to have hit home and
hopefully we can build on this dominant display! Most pleasing for management was the passing and link up play.
Throughout the team, the boys have been tirelessly working on passing the ball and the stronger players did this selflessly
which must be commended at any age level. Unfortunately for McCools they did not adopt this strategy and allowed 2 or 3
of their more dominant players to carry the ball into trouble all night resulting in turnover ball, quick passing
and clinical finishing for scores by the home side.
The u14 girls also had a great win against Malin last Wednesday night….well done girls.
U12 boys are away to Convoy in the league on Monday night. They are also getting ready for the U12 42 team All-Irelands in Newry on June 7th. We’re sure there’ll be full attendance at training if players want to get picked for this prestigious event.
Under Age Training
U6 Football 6.30-7.30pmFriday Scarvey
U8 Football 6.30 – 7.30pm Friday Scarvey
U8 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey
U10 Football 6.30-7.45pm Friday Scarvey
U10 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey
U12 Football 7-8pm Monday & Friday Scarvey
U12 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey
U14 Football 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Friday Scarvey
U14 Hurling 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Thursday Scarvey
U12/U14/U16 Girls Football 7-8pm Mondays Scarvey
Club Lotto
There was no winner this week. If no winner this week then we will draw the monthly winner of €500
so make sure you’re in! Lotto’s to be in by 8pm each Friday in the clubhouse. In a new initiative we are
looking for drivers to drive youths around housing estates on Saturday morning from 11-12.30. Anyone available should be at Scarvey for 10.30. Contact Club Chair Sean Clerkin on 0862388071 for more info.
Lotto sellers needed, if you have an hour to spare each week contact Club Treasurer on 0860297444 for details.
Eamonn McMenamin Fundraiser
Following on from the very successful Coffee Morning and Table Quiz, the McMenamin Family are holding a Garden Tea Party
at their home, 18. St. Olivers Ave, Buncrana on Saturday 14th June, 2014 from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm to remember
Eamonn on Father’s Day which is on Sunday 15th June. There will be a free raffle on the day for various prizes. Everyone is very welcome to come along on the day.
All proceeds to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny General Hospital.
Annual Golf Classic
Our annual Golf Classic takes place on Saturday May 31st in the North West Golf Club.
For more details on tickets and how to enter contact Club Secretary.
Beidh an Ciorcal Comhrá ar siúl gach oíche Luain ar a 8 a chlog sa Chlubtheach. Fáilte roimh achan duine.
The Irish Language Conversation group will meet every Monday night at 8pm in the Clubhouse and everyone is welcome.
It doesn’t matter how much or how little Irish you have, this is an opportunity to meet up, have a cup of tea and use what you have.
Beyond The Game Event
Ulster GAA, the Irish FA and IRFU (Ulster Branch) are joining forces in the delivery of a joint good relations
event next month which is aimed at supporting local sports clubs and promoting positive community relations.
We would like to invite you and any other relevant representatives from your organisation to the event we are hosting
, entitled ‘Beyond the Game’, which will showcase the existing work of Clubs and explore issues close to the heart of sports clubs
including health, volunteering and engaging with your communities.
We are pleased to confirm Mickey Harte (Tyrone Gaelic Football Manager) as keynote speaker and are delighted to
welcome Denise Watson as our MC.
The event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge.
Please contact Club Secretary for further details and expression of interest to attend.
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 orwww.twitter.com/buncranagaa @buncranagaa,
or visit our website www.buncranagaa.com.
By Sinéad Breen Donegal PRO Thu 29th May
