Buncrana GAA Notes for Week Ending Sunday 8st March 2015
Congratulations to our clubman Cathal Wilson who took part in “THE RACE” on Saturday completing a 250km course which seen him run, cycle and climb for a total of 21hr 21min to finish in 17th position in 1 of the 10 toughest endurance races in the world. Cathal’s words of advice “Anyone thinking of entering next year I would strongly recommend training for it.” Such an achievement WELL DONE.
Save the Date…70/80s Disco to be held in the Sugar Room on Easter Sunday Night all proceeds to Buncrana GAA and Inishowen Special Needs more details to follow
Minor Football
Match has been rescheduled to Thursday Evening at 7.30pm against Noamh Colmcille in
The Scarvey
Senior Ladies Football
Our Ladies had their first game in the intermediate league against a experienced Four Masters who are county intermediate champions and beaten by 1 point in the Ulster final. Our Girls battled hard but lost out by a narrow 3-9 to 3-6..
Seachtain Na Gaelige / Lá Fhéile Pádraig
The Club is hosting a coffee morning (Maidin Chaife) in conjunction with Seachtain na Gaelige in O Flathertys Bar on Friday 13th from 11am – 3pm. Everyone Welcome.
We are also 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 4,6 12, 28. There was no winner Next week’s Jackpot will now be €5050
Registrations
The March 31st Deadline is closing on us anyone still to register needs to contact Claire on 0863340965. Remember all players must be registered before they can take part in matches OR training
Underage News
U10 Boys Football
The boys started their indoor league on Saturday against Malin with both teams fielding almost 40 children between them. The games showed high levels of skills
and were played with great intensity. A great starting point for these young lads.
U10 Girls Football
Our girls u10s team played away to malin in the first game of the indoor league, our girls did themselves proud, especially considering some of them have literally only taken up Gaelic in the last fortnight! Scores arent kept at u10 but if they were this would have been a tight game! So well done girls!
Parish League – was proponed last week due to the weather, it will resume as normal on Tuesday at 3.15pm remember its still not too late to register.
Training
Football
U18 Minor Football Tuesdays at 5.45pm (this time may change subject to games).
U16 Boys Football Monday’s 4.15pm in the Scarvey.
U14 Boys Football Training is on Friday 4.15 – 5.45pm.
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.
U8 Boys Football Saturday’s 3.30-4.30 in Buncrana Youth Club.
U6 Boys & Girls Friday Evenings from 6.30pm – 7.30pm in Crana College
U8& U10 Girls Saturdays 10.30 – 11.30 in Crana College
Hurling
U8 & U10 Hurling on Sunday’s from 11-12 in Crana College
Girls Football Wednesday nights in Illies Development Centre
All Welcome.
Under 12 & 14 6.30 – 7.30
Under 12 6.30-7.30
Senior 8.30 – 9.30
Club Merchandise
Elizabeth Anne is now taking orders on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact her on 086 0604075.
Club Website
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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 onlinehttp://www.buncranagaa.com/buncrana-gaa-club-membership/
Check out Buncrana GAA Club Calendar on our website for period March – to April. Great sporting activities for children, boys and girls, and young adults http://www.buncranagaa.com/calender/
By Sinéad Breen Donegal PRO Mon 9th Mar
