Buncrana GAA Notes for Week Ending Sunday 1st March 2015
Donegal GAA Championship Intermediate draws
The Championship draw which was held at the weekend sees Buncrana in the same group as Aodh Ruadh, who we will play away in our opening game, Naomh Naille and Naomh Colmcille.
Senior Ladies Football
Buncrana Ladies had an excellent day at the Crossmaglen Sevens. Playing against top quality teams they reached the shield semi-final before going down to Donaghmore, a team that has won All Ireland club senior titles. No mean achievement! Well done to all the panel: Amy Casey, Lauren Hegarty, Deirdre Grant, Claire Doherty, Sarah Barnett, Mary McKinney, Louise Devlin, Paula McGrory, Allison McGonigle, Doreen Friel, Orlando Birch and coach Lawrence Hegarty. Many thanks to Crossmaglen for their hospitality on the day.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
The Club is organizing some events for Seachtain na Gaeilge and St Patrick’s Day. Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Deirdre or Grainne or email buncrana.pro@gmail.com .
Club Lotto
The numbers drawn for this week were 22, 24, 30, and 31. As there was no winner we then held the monthly draw for €500 and the winner was….our very own Grainne Mc Carron! Congratulations Grainne…..Next week’s Jackpot will now be €5025
Just to remind you, the Lotto is the main source of funding for the club, it’s the means by which we pay our bills and keep our teams on the road. We are really grateful to everyone who buys or sells Lotto’s for us but it would help greatly if more people, particularly parents of the many kids the Club caters for, would volunteer an hour a week to sell Lotto’s for us…not every week, just one week in the year. Surely that’s not too much to ask…is it?
Irish Echo ‘40 under 40’ Awards
John McCarter would like to thank all of you who supported and voted for his daughter Jane in this prestigious competition recently. Jane came close to winning, coming second in the end, but it helped promote the work she is doing in New York’s Irish Centre and the town too.
Underage News
Bord na nOg
There will be a Bord na nOg meeting in the Scarvey at 8pm on Monday 2nd March. It is important that as many people as possible attend to finalise details before the new season starts.
Parish League – Buncrana Hurricanes Triumph
The Hurricanes played the Inishowen Giants last week. The competition started off with football. Although the Giants had one more player than the Hurricanes, the Hurricanes still looked the stronger side in the first half, with Padraig causing the Giants problems. Both teams finished level at half time. Hurricanes dominated the second half, Oran in goals making some great saves to stop the Giants from scoring. Matthew held the defence strong, Aoife made life tough for the opposing defenders and John created and scored a few great chances. The game finished 1-5 to 1-0 to the Hurricanes. Scorers: Aoife (1-0) Jamie (0-2) John (0-1) Padraig (0-2)
Hurling next and the Hurricanes played quite defensively leaving John to do all the attacking. Inishowen Giants had a flying start, quickly scoring 1-1, but the Hurricanes started to pick up a rhythm and went in at half time with a score of 1-3. Hurricanes looked the stronger team going into the second half and so it proved with a very strong defense with Matthew, Jamie, Padraig, and Oran all doing a great job not conceding in the second half. With the help of Aoifes hard work, star attacker John managed to score the total of the Hurricanes scores, 2-5. Final score 2-5 to 1-1. Overall score: Cu Chulainn Hurricanes 3-10 – 2-1 Inishowen Giants.
Panel: Aoife Gallanagh, Jamie Coyle, Oran Mc Bride, Matthew Clifford, John Jackson, and Padraig Lalor. Kevin Jordan & Oisin Porter were both absent. The Hurricanes played the Inishowen Giants today. The hurricanes were missing Kevin who is a key player. Started off with the gaelic football. Although the Giants had an one more player than the Hurricanes, but the Hurricanes still looked the stronger side in the first half, with padraig causing the Giants problems. Both teams finished level at half time. Hurricanes dominated the second half, oran in goals made great saves to stop the Giants from scoring great chances, Matthew held the defence strong, Aoife made life tough for the opposing defenders and john created and scored a few great chances.The game finished 1-5 to 1-0 to the Hurricanes.
Scorers: Aoife (1-0) Jamie (0-2) John (0-1) Padraig (0-2)
Hurling next, the Hurricanes played quite defensive and left John to do all the attacking. Inishowen Giants had a flying start quickly scoring 1-1, but the Hurricanes started to pick up a rthym and went in at half time with a score of 1-3. Hurricanes looked the stronger team going into the second half and proved so, with a very strong defense with Matthew, Jamie, Padraig, Oran all doing a great job and did not concede in the second half. With the help of Aoifes hardwork, star attaker John managed to score the total of the Hurricanes scores, scoring 2-5. Final score 2-5 to 1-1.
Overall score: CuChulainn Hurricanes 3-10 – 2-1 Inishowen giants
The Hurricanes played the Inishowen Giants today. The hurricanes were missing Kevin who is a key player. Started off with the gaelic football. Although the Giants had an one more player than the Hurricanes, but the Hurricanes still looked the stronger side in the first half, with padraig causing the Giants problems. Both teams finished level at half time. Hurricanes dominated the second half, oran in goals made great saves to stop the Giants from scoring great chances, Matthew held the defence strong, Aoife made life tough for the opposing defenders and john created and scored a few great chances.The game finished 1-5 to 1-0 to the Hurricanes.
Scorers: Aoife (1-0) Jamie (0-2) John (0-1) Padraig (0-2)
Hurling next, the Hurricanes played quite defensive and left John to do all the attacking. Inishowen Giants had a flying start quickly scoring 1-1, but the Hurricanes started to pick up a rthym and went in at half time with a score of 1-3. Hurricanes looked the stronger team going into the second half and proved so, with a very strong defense with Matthew, Jamie, Padraig, Oran all doing a great job and did not concede in the second half. With the help of Aoifes hardwork, star attaker John managed to score the total of the Hurricanes scores, scoring 2-5. Final score 2-5 to 1-1.
Overall score: CuChulainn Hurricanes 3-10 – 2-1 Inishowen giants
The Hurricanes played the Inishowen Giants today. The hurricanes were missing Kevin who is a key player. Started off with the gaelic football. Although the Giants had an one more player than the Hurricanes, but the Hurricanes still looked the stronger side in the first half, with padraig causing the Giants problems. Both teams finished level at half time. Hurricanes dominated the second half, oran in goals made great saves to stop the Giants from scoring great chances, Matthew held the defence strong, Aoife made life tough for the opposing defenders and john created and scored a few great chances.The game finished 1-5 to 1-0 to the Hurricanes.
Scorers: Aoife (1-0) Jamie (0-2) John (0-1) Padraig (0-2)
Hurling next, the Hurricanes played quite defensive and left John to do all the attacking. Inishowen Giants had a flying start quickly scoring 1-1, but the Hurricanes started to pick up a rthym and went in at half time with a score of 1-3. Hurricanes looked the stronger team going into the second half and proved so, with a very strong defense with Matthew, Jamie, Padraig, Oran all doing a great job and did not concede in the second half. With the help of Aoifes hardwork, star attaker John managed to score the total of the Hurricanes scores, scoring 2-5. Final score 2-5 to 1-1.
Overall score: CuChulainn Hurricanes 3-10 – 2-1 Inishowen giants
Training
Football
U16 Boys Football Monday’s 4.15pm in the Scarvey.
U14 Boys Football Training is on Friday 4.15 – 5.45pm. Anyone who wants to come back or try Gaelic are more than welcome to come down. Don’t Forget Gum Shields, Boots and €2 – Any questions contact Aidan on 0862762671
U12 Boys Football will resume on Friday evening at 7.00pm in Scarvey.
U10 Boys Football Saturday’s from 4.30 – 5.30pm in Buncrana Youth Club. Any queries please contact Manager Leo Gill (086) 086 8260. Don’t forget Gum Shield and €2. All new members welcome.
U8 Boys Football Saturday’s 3.30-4.30 in Buncrana Youth Club. Any queries contact Marty Coyle on 0868911737
U6 Boys & Girls Friday Evenings from 6.30pm – 7.30pm in Crana College with Manager Jim Gillen 087 9933420
U8& U10 Girls Saturdays 10.30 – 11.30 with Manager Claire Doherty on 0864023415
Hurling
U8 & U10 Hurling on Sunday’s from 11-12 in Crana College. All Boys & Girls Welcome
U12 Mondays 6.30 – 7.30 in Crana College
Girls Football Wednesday nights in Illies Development Centre
Please note that U12 girls has been changed to 6.30 – 7.30pm (U14’s also on at this time). We will be moving back to our usual Monday night in the Scarvey when we go back to outdoor training in a few weeks. Please bring water & €2. All existing and new players are most welcome.
Under 14 6.30 – 7.30
Under 12 6.30-7.30
Senior 8.30 – 9.30
Club Merchandise
Elizabeth Anne is now taking orders for umbrellas in Club Colours and with Club Crest. €20 each and payment has to be made with order. Contact her on 086 0604075.
Club Website
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Eircom Message for GAA Members
Eircom has launched new apprentice and graduate programmes which will create 375 new jobs in the company over the next five years as part of our growth strategy. Starting immediately in 2015, Eircom is looking for 60 bright apprentices & 15 talented graduates to join our programmes which will give you a real opportunity to build your career and progress at pace in one of Ireland’s leading telecommunications companies.
All of the apprentices and graduates who come into the company over the next five years will receive great personal and career development on the frontline building Ireland’s communications network and providing innovative new products and services to our growing customer base.
Further information about Eircom’s apprenticeship and graduate programmes is available on Eircom’s early talent careers pagehttp://earlytalent.eircom.net, as is the online application form. Applications for both of this year’s programmes are open now, and close on 6 March 2015
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By Sinéad Breen Donegal PRO Mon 2nd Mar
