November 17th – Bundoran Club Call
Bundoran Bord na nÓg held their agm last Tuesday evening in Bank House Bundoran. The following outgoing officers were re-elected to their positions: Diarmuid Doherty (Chairman); Lee Gallagher (Secretary); Pat Walsh (Vice-Chairman); and Noel Carr (Assistant Secretary and Youth Officer). John McEniff takes over as Registrar from the outgoing Edel Carlin-Rosanio and the club is still seeking a new Treasurer to take over from Joan McEniff and a new PRO to replace John McEniff. Joan and Edel were warmly thanked for the excellent work they had done on the board over the last four years. Fresh ideas are always welcome and anyone interested in either of the vacant positions should contact Diarmuid Doherty. The same officers have been in place for the last four to five years and would be happy to see new people coming along to meetings and getting involved in the running of underage football in the town.
All managerial positions have been filled except u8s and u16s. Noel Carr, John Campbell and Charlie O’Donnell will continue their excellent work as managers, respectively, of the u10s, u12s and u14s, while the management team of Lawrence Goan, Pat Walsh and Trevor McGlone are stepping up from u-16s to minors. John McEniff will depart from the management of the minors following this Saturday’s County final and Olivia Murphy is stepping down from management of the u8s. Both were commended on their good work.
The minors had a good win over St Michael’s in the County semi-final in Convoy on Saturday and will play Naomh Conaill in the League Final on Saturday in Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon. Throw-in is at 2.00. Please come out and support the team in the Club’s last game of the season. All in the club would like to extend their sympathy to Niall, Rory and the rest of the Dunne family on the sad passing of their mother Rose last weekend – ar deis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Finally, the Ladies Club are holding a quiz night in the Chasing Bull this Friday November 20th. It starts at 9.00 pm and costs €5 per person to take part. Please come along and support.
September 29th – Bundoran Club Call
It was a dis-appointing day in Ballybofey for Bundoran when they lost the Daly Brothers Intermediate final to Fanad Gaels, our second defeat to them in three years. Comhghairdeas i bhfad Gaeil Fhánada – on the day they deserved their victory taking their chances during the periods when they bossed the game although Bundoran had equivalent periods of dominance they failed to make it count on the scoreboard. This coming Sunday its back to league action with the Reserves and Seniors at home to Robert Emmetts at 4.00 and 5.30 respectively. The Senior team are two points adrift of a promotional play-off place so there is still plenty to play for.
The u-13s ended their season with a brave display against Four Masters in Donegal town last Saturday morning going down by 6-4 to 5-12 the best display to date from what is a very young side. Other teams left in competitions include the u21s who have a County semi-final scheduled against Fanad Gaels and the minors who have yet to play a long-delayed Britton All-Sport Minor League final against Naomh Conall. Dates for these games have yet to be set.
September 22nd – Bundoran Club Call
The Daly Brothers Intermediate final takes place this coming Sunday September 27th at 3.00 pm in MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey and will feature Bundoran and Fanad Gaels. In a tightly fought and close encounter Bundoran’s second goal entering the last ten minutes was the difference between the sides. The lead switched between the sides on a regular basis and the game was played in a sporting manner although an altercation in the first minute of added time led to a brief melee which was most uncharacteristic of the spirit in which the game had been played.
Anyone looking for flags, bunting or car-flags in advance of Sunday’s final can get them off Pat Walsh or Paul McGee. Elsewhere, the u-13s lost out to Killybegs in Gaelic Park last Saturday and have their final game this Saturday when they play Four Masters in Donegal town at 11.00.
September 15th – Bundoran Club Call
Bundoran Senior team drew with Naomh Columba in their Intermediate Championship semi-final in Killybegs last Sunday afternoon. Bundoran missed three goal opportunities, including a penalty in the first quarter when they were much the better side. They failed to score over the remainder of the half and trailed by a point at the break. Naomh Columba looked the stronger side in the second half but Bundoran showed plenty of character and championship grit to come from behind twice to force the draw. The replay is next Saturday evening at 5.30 in Mountcharles and extra time will be played if required.
The Bord na nÓg flag day raised over €1,000 and a big thank you to all who contributed particularly those who made donations. A special thanks also to the collectors who gave of their time in unpleasant weather conditions. An under-strength under-13s lost badly in Ballyshannon last Saturday but should do better this Saturday morning in Gaelic Park against Four Masters. Throw in is at 11.00.
September 9th – Bundoran Club Call
Bundoran Seniors take on Naomh Columba in the Intermediate Championship semi-final this Sunday in Fr Tierney Park Ballyshannon. The curtain raiser will be the Reserve Championship semi-final featuring Bundoran and Naomh Naille. The best of luck to both teams. The u14’s championship hopes ended in Ballyshannon last Wednesday went they lost by two points in their play-off game against Four Masters, putting on a brave display with an under-strength team. Finally, the u13 championship begins for Bundoran in this weekend with Bundoran playing Aodh Ruadh at 12 noon in Fr Tierney Park.
September 2nd – Bundoran Club Call
Bundoran Seniors and Reserves drew both their games last Sunday in Burt. There is no game this weekend. The Minors crashed out of the championship after extra time to Naomh Conall in Killybegs last Wednesday and the u-14s met Four Masters on a championship play-off game last night Wednesday September 2nd. The u-13 league commences Saturday September 12th with an away tie in Ballyshannon.
Thanks to all who helped with the Bord na nÓg flag day on Sunday. Despite the largely inclement weather a total of over €800 was collected. The exhibition in the Library on the history of Bundoran GAA has commenced and is well worth visiting






































































While the senior team had a bad day at the office the county minor team etched out a 3 point win against the Antrim Minors. This may not have been a vintage team performance from the young donegal men but a win under their belts and the pressure of studying for the state examinations now passed means that concentration will be much more intensified on progressing further in the Championship. Bundoran can take great pride in their part in insuring the county progressed. Exceptional performances from Peter Mc Gonagle and a ‘Man of the Match’ performance from Micheal Mc Eniff insures that they are definate starters for the match against Down. A great start by Donegal saw them score six points with three from the boot of Micheal Mc Eniff . At Half-time the score was 9-6 in Donegals favour and while Antrim came close to parity but Micheal scored his fourth point to restore a two point lead. Two more scores from Molloy and Mc brearty put paid to Antrims chances and while they scored one more point it never looked like Donegal were going to lose this one. The match finishing 14-11 in Donegals favour. Another win against Down even with a close scoreline will more than suffice.