Best of Luck to our Club Members who have a tough Challenge ahead of them on Sunday in Croke Park. Darach O Conor, Caolan Mc Gonigle, John Campbell, Paul Mc Gonagle, Sean Noonan, David Mc Loughlin and Ronan Doherty you have done our club proud. Safe Journey to all who are travelling to Dublin over the weekend.
Minor Hurling
The minors A and B finals will now take place on Thursday 28th August 2014 not on the 4th September as originally agreed at the August Meeting at the request of the managers
Aodh Ruadh V Buncrana Convoy Throw in 7pm Carndonagh V Setanta Burt Throw in 7pm
Both matches are to be played to a finish. In the event of a draw two 10 minute halves are to be played.
Senior Ladies
Senior Ladies return leg against Naomh Conaill played away today (Sunday) where they qualified for the junior final after a nervy game. Brilliant last 15 minutes showed great character and tenacity which saw the girls through to their second final in 2 years. Congrats girls
Training every Wednesday at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New members always welcome.
Senior Training
Seniors & Minors Hurling training is on Wednesdays at 7.00pm. All players are urged to make every effort to attend.
Seniors, Reserves, U-18, & U21 Football training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New players always welcome!
Club Jerseys
Elizabeth Anne is now taking orders for the new Buncrana club jersey. Keep in mind lads that they are player fit/tight fit. If you want to order one let her know the size and number on back you require, price €50. EA also has club shorts and white shorts are in stock.
Under Age Reports
Summer Fun Camp
Congratulations to the 150 children who completed our camp this week….What a week we had…..A big Thank You to our Camp Co-ordinators Aidan Mulholland, David Mc Connell and Leo Gill who done a fantastic job organising everything….To our Coaches without them its not possible, to our Tuckshop workers, they were a big hit…..To ANYONE who helped in anyway make this week such a success…To our county players thank you for taking timeout to come down and best of luck next week…Until next time,
A Box of Lost & Found has been placed inside the front door with items left at camp…..
U16 Hurling
The u16 hurlers clinched yet another county title in the Convoy centre of excellence on Thursday last. The game itself was played in ideal conditions. Buncrana controlled the game from the throw in against a determined and well improved St Eunans side, most pleasing for the manager Tom Clare would have been the performance of Keeper Darren Fitzpatrick, Full back Patrick Wilson how was ably assisted by James Doherty, and Paul Tourish, halfback Kevin Vaughan had a game to remember, Team captain Declan mc Carron and midfield partner Dylan Duffy worked hard throughout and were a platform for most attacks. The return of Ben Doherty(roe) after a lengthy hip injury and the second half performance of a young Oisin (roe) Doherty will have pleased management also and will strengthen the squad again for the Championship that starts in 2 weeks time. The bulk of this squad will form the spine of our minor team who will play their replay on Thursday 28th Aug (venue to be confirmed) and will also be the backbone of the county u15 and u16 squads who will head to Newry Co,Down on Saturday 30 Aug to take part in the All Ireland Blitzs and no doubt do their county proud.
U13 Football
Last Wednesday night our U13’s travelled to Mac Chumhaill Pairc in Ballybofey for their 2nd division 1 game of the season. They had a full squad and the competition for the team was high. The starting team played very well sending them into the second half with a great lead. Joseph Mc Granra had a few great saves, with Keith Elliot and Sean Doherty keeping Mac Chumhaill’s forwards at bay. Matthew Mulholland, Michael Bernard Mc Laughlin and Adam Curran having a few great scores. The team played really well together from start to finish letting the younger players have a run out and giving them a chance to shine as well. At the end of the game Buncrana won 5-13 to 3-11. Well done to all the lads for their great performances and good luck to them on Wednesday night when they travel to Robert Emmets.
U15 Og Sport
Buncrana lost their opening game to Ardara before losing to eventual winners St Eunans Boys tried hard but didn’t perform to their usual high standards on the day.
U12 Girls Football
A massive well done to our u12s girls, these girls might be small in stature but they have the biggest hearts! Playing in a blitz away in Eoghan Rua, Coleraine, each and every single one of them put in an outstanding performance and came a…way winning 3 games out of 3! Only 3 of these girls are overage next year and a lot of them are still u10 so they will a force to be reckoned with in a few years!! The girls beat Eoghan Rua by 3 points, beat steelstown by a point and beat limavady by a gigantic scoreline!! Team: Paige Ferguson, Arlene Hegarty, Jenny Doherty, Orlaith Doherty, Beth Doherty, Brianna Doherty, Molly Boyd, Cliona Doherty, Katelyn Doherty and Sarah Carey.
U6 & U8 Football
Please note that Under 6 & Uunder 8 Training will resume on Friday the 29th August at the usual time.
U8 & U10 Hurling
After a great week at camp its now back to work!!!! The U8 & U1o Hurling is back on on Sunday Morning at 11am sharp….
Ulster GAA are seeking to recruit a full time Regional Hurling Development Officer, as well as a small pool of Key Stage 1 coaches within the GAA Primary School coaching programme. For more information and to download the application packs view www.ulster.gaa.ie/jobs
Club Lotto
The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 11, 18, 24, 28. There was no winner but the Jackpot is now almost €4,500. Lotto sellers always wanted so contact Treasurer or Chair Sean Clerkin for more info.
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By Sinéad Breen Donegal PRO Mon 25th Aug
