Santa: iCare along with Buncrana CLG are hosting Santa in the clubhouse on Saturday the 15th December, from 3pm until 6pm. The Santa package per child is €4 which includes photograph, €7 for 2 children and €10 for 3 or more children. There will be hot chocolate, mince pies and refreshments for all. We hope to have choir singers, dancers and music to entertain everyone. What better way to start the festivities by joining with your local community for a worthy cause and relaxing among friends…All are welcome!
Congratulations: Congratulations to the Scoil Mhuire Under 15 Hurling squad who are the new Ulster Schools Hurling Champions having defeated De La Salle Belfast on a scoreline of 4-09 to 1-05, well done to all the players and mentors on this historic achievement.
Senior Football: Buncrana Senior Footballers secured promotion to Division 2 following a victory over Carndonagh on Sunday. Odhran Doherty and Peter McLaughlin dominated midfield from early in the first half, and Buncrana went into an early lead following points from Oisín Doherty and Paul McGonigle. Further points from Odhran Doherty and Darrach ‘Connor left Buncrana with a seven point lead at halftime. HT Buncrana 0-10 Carndonagh 0-3. Carndonagh increased their share of possession in the second half but failed to capitalise on chances, having to wait until the 49th minute to register their first score of the second half. Ryan Bradley pointed shortly before the final whistle, to give Buncrana a winning margin of six points. Congratulations to the squad and all the mentors involved.
Ladies Football: Buncrana GAA Club are having a meeting on Friday 21st December in the Clubhouse at 7.30pm, for all ladies who have played last year and for any new girls who are interested in playing next year.
Christmas Charity Swim: Buncrana GAA Senior Footballers will be battling the cold on Christmas morning as they are taking part in a charity swim to raise funds for Insight Inishowen, an excellent local charity. Please sponsor the lads if you can, all proceeds will go to Insight Inishowen.
Sale of Club Tracksuits: A sale of club tracksuits for children will take place on Tuesday 4th December from 8pm-9pm. All tracksuits reduced to 20euro, sizes 9/10, 10/11 and 12/13. Please contact Elizabeth Anne on 0860604075.
Sam Maguire Photographs: Photographs of the Sam Maguire taken in the Plaza on Sunday 28th October by Angela Tourish can now be collected. Please phone 0863068662 to arrange collection.
Coaching: The Ulster GAA Coaching Conference is taking place in Cookstown on 26th January 2013, the Croke Park GAA Coaching Conference will take place on 12th January 2013, all coaches who are interested in attending please contact Coaching Officer Odhrán Doherty. Anyone interested in doing a Foundation or Level One coaching course in the New Year please contact Odhrán Doherty also.
Ryan Bradley Coaching Sessions: Ryan Bradley GAA Coaching Sessions for under 6’s are taking place every Saturday in Crana College, with children asked to be present at 11.15am. A €2 contribution will be used exclusively to purchase equipment and gear for participating children. The sessions focus on fun, enjoyment, participation, balance, coordination and basic skill of football and hurling.
U8 Football: Under 8 football coaching sessions are taking place in Crana College on Friday nights at 6.30 and all newcomers are very welcome. The session offer the opportunity to learn the basic skills of Gaelic Football in a fun and safe environment.
Lotto: The winning numbers in the €3,320 jackpot lotto draw, which took place on Tuesday 4th December in O’Flaherty’s Bar on the Main Street, are as follows: 13-24-31-32
There was no jackpot winner that week, however prizes of €20 go to each of the following participants:
Denis Bonner, Grianan Park
Deirdre Deeney, Castle Ave
Conor Doherty, 12a, Cluain Mhuire
Jim Mc Dermott, Magherinture
Geraldine Bradley, 7 Castle Ave
Club Notes: Anyone who would like to receive a copy of the weekly club notes should email Oisín at buncrana.pro@gmail.com to be included on the mailing list. If you have any items which you think should be included in the club’s weekly notes, please email Oisín at buncrana.pro@gmail.com by 6pm on each Sunday for consideration. To keep up to date with all the latest goings-on, please join us on www.facebook.com/buncranagaa or www.twitter.com/buncranagaa @buncranagaa
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