The club’s annual summer barbecue took place last Saturday, August 13th at the Scarvey. The band Palomini played first and were followed by the €10,000 lotto draw, the strictly come dancing draw and finally by Mickey & Charlie and their band. Many thanks to Brian Stokes who organised the event and to all those who helped out before, during and after.
€10,000 Lotto Jackpot
The main lotto draw went ahead as normal but didn’t produce any winners. Therefore, a further draw took place get rid of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. There was one prize of €5,000 and five prizes of €1,000, one of which was restricted to club members. Oisin (X) Doherty, Ballymagan, Buncrana was the lucky winner of the top prize of €5,000. The five €1,000 winners were as follows: Michelle Doherty, Oakfield Crescent, Buncrana, Co. Donegal; Brendan Ryan, Ard Na Greine, Buncrana, Co. Donegal; Shaun McCallion, Oakfield Close, Buncrana, Co. Donegal; Janette McLaughlin, Moyle Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal; Oliver Prunty, C/o Gary Duffy, Buncrana, Co. Donegal. Many thanks to all those who sold tickets and helped to organise the draw.
Buncrana GAA Strictly Come Dancing
Sunday 30th of October 2011 has been set as the date of the final of Buncrana GAA’s strictly come dancing! A draw took place at the barbecue on Saturday night to decide the partners for the competition. The line-up is as follows: Elizabeth Ann Nelson & Robert Callaghan; Lisa Wilson & Tom Clare; Michelle McCarron & John Peter Doherty (Roe); Martina Blake & Finn Hegarty; Mary Philomena Kerr & Pat McMyler; Angela Cassidy & Benny McGee; Madeline Fullerton Redmond & Shane McDaid; Marie Breslin & Adrian McColgan; Lisa Doherty & Pauric Óg O’Flaherty; Andrea Hutchinson & Tom O’Connor; Lorna Gallanagh & Andy McLaughlin; Lisa Dillon & John Toner. Good luck to everyone involved.
All Ireland Semi-Final Tickets
Ticket orders for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final between Donegal and Dublin in Croke Park on Sunday 28th August have to be made by Tuesday 16th August. As with previous orders each club can only submit one order . Orders must be with Pauline Grant by text in time for the order deadline of 4pm (086 081 2429).
The Clarion Hotel Clonliffe Valley, Dublin have been in contact with the club offering discounted prices to anyone wishing to stay in Dublin over the semi-final weekend. Anyone interested in these special supporters rates should contact Santa Eglite, on 01-625-8007 or at salesoffice@clarionhotelliffeyvalley.com and she will send you all the details.
Buncrana Cup
The final of the Buncrana Cup, between Derry and Tyrone, took place at the Scarvey on Saturday last. This under sixteen inter-county competition is an annual affair, set-up to commemorate those killed by the Omagh bomb. Derry were hoping to make it three in a row but Tyrone had other ideas. Tyrone were the much hungrier side and this proved to be the decisive factor. Tyrone ran out convincing winners, refusing to stop even when the game was won. The game was officiated by Buncrana referee Paddy McGonigle.
Senior Football
Buncrana bounced back from a mid-week league defeat at home to Burt (0-4 to 0-11) to record a good away win at Urris (0-8 to 2-5), in a competitive and entertaining fixture.
Ladies’ Football
Senior ladies team training starts on Wednesday 17th August at 7pm. Everyone welcome.
Bord na nÓg
Under 12 Hurling
The u12 hurlers continued their impressive form with comfortable wins over Burt and Strabane in recent weeks. The strength and depth of this squad was proven with several players missing over the period some of the younger members of the team proved themselves well able to step up. This Thursday Four Master’s Donegal Town will visit, all players to be at the Scarvey for 6.40pm. More importantly this squad will take part in Owenbeg, Derry in the last of the Derry blitzes were the boys will compete in the A-Division. The club will also be fielding u8’s and u10’s with a bus probably leaving at 9am, more details during the week.
Under 14 Football
Buncrana under 14 footballers traveled to play Malin on Wednesday night, in their first championship match of the year. Buncrana started off slowly in desparate weather conditions, conceding an early goal followed by two quick Malin points in the first ten minutes. However that proved to be Malin’s final score of the proceedings as Buncrana went on to register 1-9 without reply, to take the advantage into halftime.
In spite of deteriorating weather conditions Buncrana started the second half as they finished the first, by dominating battles in key areas of the pitch. Buncrana put another goal and six points on the score board without reply. The game finished, Buncrana 2-15 Malin 1-02. Overall, it was an exception team performance from the boys.
Donegal GAA Team Training Fund Golf Classic, Thursday 18th August, Ballybofey/Stranorlar Golf Course
There are only a few slots available for teams who wish to participate in the above golf classic, currently we have 45 teams signed up to play. Tee boxes costing €50 euro are available to any person, business or club who wishes to support the classic. Advertising space in our A4, 24 page programme is limited due to the great support the classic has received.
Should anyone be interested in sponsoring a tee box, please contact Charlie Cannon, 087 694 9125 or PJ McGowan, 086 222 2750 or any of the organising committee –
Gerry Rushe, Nicola Ferry, Eilish Rushe, Barney Gallagher, Patrick Ellison, Crona Regan.
Weekly Lotto Draw
The results of the club’s lotto draw which, took place on Tuesday 2nd August in O’Flaherty’s Bar on the Main Street, are as follows. The winning numbers drawn for the €10,000 jackpot were 22-23-27-28.
There were no winners. The winning numbers for the €2,075 Lotto Plus draw were 09-11-25-27. There were also no winners. There were five €20 consolation prizes which went to the following participants:
Mary McGee, St Oran’s Road;
Eamonn Coyle, Rockdale;
Brendan Ryan, Ard na Greine;
Jimmy McBride, The Woods;
Roisin Bradley, Castle Avenue.
Recycling
CLOTHES RECYCLING FACILITIES NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SCARVEY!
Club Notes
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