Border Celtic and Gallen’s Lounge football teams got together after more than 20 years to raise money for charity. The game took place on Saturday evening past in the Finn Valley AC pitch. The money raised will go towards the Cancer Bus that travels to Galway. The event was organised by the Donegal Charity Shop.
One of the organisers of the event Cllr Cora Harvey said: “A great evening was had by all, these two teams were great rivals in their day and it was great to see them all back in action, Gallen’s Lounge Team won the match 2 – 1. Goal scorers were Darren Foy and Paul Finn while PH Bonar was the scored for Border Celtic.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank all the players that got involved in the event and a special mention to Liam Lafferty , Sean Farrah Gallen and Brian Harvey for getting the teams organised and Ronan Floyd for refereeing on the night. I would like to thank all those who made food, and those who bought lines and to Donegal GAA for sponsoring a signed Jersey for the raffle.
“Finally I would like to thank Conor and Niall Mc Gonagle and Rodney Mohan of the FVAC for their assistance and to the management of FVAC for the use of their pitch and facilities.”
Border Celtic: Cathal Gallen, Brian Harvey, James Gallen, Gary Harvey, Francie Gallen, George Sproule, Niall Gallen, Ciaran Callaghan, Donal Foy, Ciaran Coyle, Peadar Byrne, Stephen Kenny, Eugene Gallen, Robert Alexander, Martin Browne, PH Bonar, Hugh Anthony Moss.
Gallens’s Lounge: Sean Farrah Gallen, Darren Foy, Liam Lafferty, Shortie Long, Anthony Logue, Martin Mc Menamin, Seamus Bonar, Daniel Gallen, Packie Gallen, Johnny Glackin, Paul Finn, Denis Mc Bride, Declan Faulkner, Paddy Doherty, Brian Mc Gowan, Arko, Gerard Mc Dermott.
Referee: Ronan Floyd.
Lines Men: Dean Harvey and Hugh Anthony Moss.
