Club Call 16th August 09

It was a good week for Bundoran football with four championship victories as the Seniors, Reserve and u21 teams all progressed to county championship finals and the u14s won their first leg, first round quarterfinal to Four Masters. The Seniors hit top gear for just ten minutes against Cloughaneely hitting 1-6 between the 41^st and 48^th minute to wrap up what to then had been a closely contested game. The final score was 1-15 to 0-7, having been 0-7 to 0-6 shortly after the break. In the reserve game Bundoran also turned on the second-half style having led by just two points at the break they finished 1-20 to 0-11. Bundoran now face Naomh Columba in the semi-final.

 

The u21s scored a goal in the opening minutes of their quarterfinal tie against Downings and while level on four occasions were never headed thereafter, scoring four points in the last ten minutes to run out 1-11 to 0-10 winners. The minors play either Naomh Conall or Dungloe next Wednesday August 26^th at a venue yet to be confirmed.

 

The u14s looked comfortable with a 5-3 to 0-8 interval cushion in their championship tie against Four Masters but the Donegal boys showed grit and determination to level up the scores by the end of the third quarter at 3-12 to 5-6. In a gripping finale Bundoran hung on for a two point 6-9 to 4-13 victory. The second leg is next Monday August 24^th in Tirconnaill Park. The u15 Og Sport team travel to Ardara next Saturday to defend their county title. The McShane Transport u12s county skills competition is being held in McCumhaill Park on Friday September 4^th and a local competition to find the Bundoran entrant will be held over the next two weeks.

 

Bord na nÓg’s annual flag day collection to raise money to support underage football in Bundoran will be on Sunday August 30^th. The club is currently looking for parents of young children to volunteer for an hour on the day to “shake a bucket” at one of the four locations around the town. Anyone interested should contact Edel Carlin-Rosanio (0863636656) or Joan McEniff (0872253112).

Bundoran V Carn Sat 15th August

Seniors

Bundoran              1-15                        Carndonagh         0-7

Bundoran progressed to the next stage of the Intermediate Championship courtesy of a devastating scoring burst midway through the second half that moved them from a two point to a ten point lead within seven minutes. Prior to this purple patch Bundoran had been the dominant side but a mixture of indifferent finishing and some very soft frees kept kept Carndonagh well in touch. Indeed but for two top class saves from Bundoran keeper Kevin McManus and a goal-line catch by James Keaney, probably the man of the match, Carndonagh might well have won this tie against the run of play.

 

Bundoran’s Fergal McKiernan opened the scoring within the first minute. Three Bundoran wides later, Dara Hoey doubled their advantage following a scything length of the field solo-run from Rossa McKiernan and a long range Tommy Hourihane free gave Bundoran an eight point lead before Carn had even launched an effective attack. A 14m free on ten minutes opened the scoring for the visitors and following another series of Bundoran wides midfielders Dessie McNamara and Cathal Doherty traded scores on the quarter hour mark. With Bundoran mopping up around the middle third of the field they continued to apply pressure to the Carn backline and further points by Hourihane and McKiernan made it 0-6 to 0-2 approaching the interval.

 

Bundoran’s anxiety to pile on the points was leaving them vulnerable at the back as all of their half-back line piled forward leaving a lot of space behind and twice Bundoran were nearly caught on long-ball counter attacks – as mentioned McManus and Keaney coming to the rescue. Two dubious 14m frees on the 27^th and 28^th minutes were converted by Darren Burke for Carn and earned Bundoran’s Diarmuid McCaughey, who conceded both, first a warming and then a booking for protesting. In what was a very cleanly fought and sporting game there were only three yellow cards all for dissent for Bundoran players.. As the game ticked into added time Bundoran’s Christy Keaney added another point for the home side, catching a kick-out after another Bundoran wide and racing forward before skimming the top of the cross-bar with a rasping shot.

 

Carndonagh were on the board courtesy of a Cathal O’Kane point within ten seconds of the re-start after good work by Gerard Doherty. The gap was down to a single point two minutes later when Darren Burke converted his fourth free of the evening after a foul on Liam Shiels. Lifted by this turnaround Carn briefly looked like they might push on and take the tie to a third game. Cathal O’Kane and Padraig Doherty both had opportunities to level it up but this was as good as it got for the visitors. Dara Hoey registered Bundoran’s first second half point on 38 minutes, another long-range Tommy Hourihane free made it 9-6 and a great run by Shane McGowan set up Christy Keaney to put four points between the teams on 43 minutes.

 

Christy Keaney was again centrally involved in the goal that effectively sealed the game a minute later. Dessie McNamara who was largely playing as a sweeper at this stage intercepted a Carn attack and found Keaney with a long pass. The pacy Bundoran half-forward ran straight at the visiting defence and ambitiously opted for a strike at goal when a point seemed more sensible. Caught unawares Martin Mooney parried the shot but the rebound fell to Fergal McKiernan who evaded the attentions of Aidan O’Callaghan and buried the ball in the net. Within another three minutes Dara Hoey, Ciaran McCaughey and Tommy Hourihane all added further scores to leave it 1-13 to 0-6 by the 48th minute. On the 49^th minute Keaney hit the post with a 14m free, signalling the end of the purple patch and Carn raced upfield but Cathal O’Kane’s strike for goal was foiled by an excellent McManus save. Padraig O’Doherty ended the visitor’s 23 minute scoring famine with a point on 55 minutes. Declan Rafferty lobbed Bundoran’s 14^th point and McKiernan added the 15^th on the hour. In between these late scores a great run by Carn midfielder Dominic Doherty saw his low shot scrape the base of the post denying the visitors a consolation goal. Best for Bundoran were Shane McGowan, Paul Delaney, Dara Hoey and James Keaney, while for Carndonagh Gerard Doherty, Ryan Davenport and Cathal O’Kane were best.

 

In the Reserve game Bundoran were much the better side although visitors hung on well int the first half. The second half saw Bundoran put on a great display of point taking as they notched up a 1-20 to 0-10 victory.

 

Bundoran: Kevin McManus, Diarmuid McCaughey, James Keaney, Rossa McKiernan, Niall Dunne, Shane McGowan, Richie Gillespie, Paul Delaney, Dessie McNamara (0-1), Ryan Walsh, Ciaran McCaughey (0-1), Christy Keaney (0-2), Fergal McKiernan (1-3), Dara Hoey (0-3), Tommy Hourihane (0-4, 2f). Subs used: Declan Rafferty (0-1) and Mark Travers.

 

Carndonagh: Martin Mooney, Benny Doherty, Paddy Nelson, Aidan O’Callaghan, Ronan O’Connor, Gerard Doherty, Richie Cunningham, Cathal Doherty, Dominic Doherty, Ryan Doherty, Cathal O’Kane, Liam Shiels, Kevin Doherty, Darren Burke and Padraig Doherty. Subs used: Declan O’Donnell and Christy McLaughlin.

9th Aug Club Call

Bundoran seniors lost their third game on the trot and have moved from being well placed to win promotion to danger of being an also-ran once again. Six points to no score up against Naomh Columba approaching the break Bundoran had a terrible middle third of the game and were losing 1-7 to 0-7 entering the closing stages. Despite fighting back to lead by a point going into injury time they conceded two late scored to finish on the end of a 1-8 to 1-9 scoreline. The Reserves continued their good run with a 4-6 to 0-8 win. Next Saturday evening both teams are out against Carndonagh in the championship.

 

The u21s had a good win against Downings in their championship quarterfinal on Tuesday evening in MacCumhaill Park, pulling away in the closing stages to win by 1-10 to 0-9. The minors are scheduled to play their Britton All-Sports Championship on Wednesday August 19^th. Their opponents are likely to be either Dungloe or Naomh Conaill. The u-10s have a blitz this Saturday August 15^th in Ardara starting at 11.00 am. The bus will leave St Macartan’s school at 9.30

July 26 2009 – Bundoran Club Call

Bundoran seniors suffered their second defeat in succession and surrendered their 100% home record when they lost out by a point to Urris on a 1-14 to 2-10 score-line last Sunday. A point ahead early in the second half with a very strong breeze in their back Bundoran failed to capitalize against a Battling Urris. The Reserves, had a more productive end-game however, scoring 2-2 into the breeze in the last ten minutes to win by 4-7 to 2-1. The u21s have drawn Downings in the u-21 championship quarterfinal but no date has yet been set for the tie.

 

The Bundoran minors face Four Masters in the second leg of their first round championship tie on Wednesday, July 29^th having won their home leg. The u-15s competed well in the regional blitz in Ballyshannon on Saturday, drawing with Aodh Ruadh and beating Naomh Bríd. Thanks to all the parents, managers Olivia Murphy and Lee Gallagher, refs Barry Keaney, Hannah Doherty and Noel Carr and grounds-man Pat Walsh for all the help on the day. There are no underage games next week.

 

Bundoran fail in last minutes

 

Bundoran seniors suffered their second defeat in succession and surrendered their 100% home record when they lost out by a point to Urris on a 1-14 to 2-10 score-line last Sunday. A point ahead early in the second half with a very strong breeze in their back Bundoran failed to capitalize against a Battling Urris. The Reserves, had a more productive end-game however, scoring 2-2 into the breeze in the last ten minutes to win by 4-7 to 2-1. The u21s have drawn Downings in the u-21 championship quarterfinal but no date has yet been set for the tie.

 

The Bundoran minors face Four Masters in the second leg of their first round championship tie on Wednesday, July 29^th having won their home leg. The u-15s competed well in the regional blitz in Ballyshannon on Saturday, drawing with Aodh Ruadh and beating Naomh Bríd. Thanks to all the parents, managers Olivia Murphy and Lee Gallagher, refs Barry Keaney, Hannah Doherty and Noel Carr and grounds-man Pat Walsh for all the help on the day. There are no underage games next week.

 

Bundoran Ladies edged out in close affair

The Ladies team lost narrowly to Red Hughs in the Championship in a match with a score of 2-9, to 2-7. Despite a great effort by the girls and a super individual performance by Amy Spratt with a score of 2-4 to her credit it simply wasn,t to be.

The Nos drawn in this weeks Bundoran Gaa lotto draw were 2,8,11,18,24. There were two match 4 winners who each receive €150.00 each, They were Luke Murphy Bundoran and Darren Devlin Clonoe, Co. Tyrone

Next weeks jaclpot is €9600.00. Draw will take place on Mon 26th July at 7pm in The Kicking Donkey

 

The Senior team had a great win against Cloghaneely on Sun and they are away to Fanad gaels next Sunday. Reserve game kicks off at 1.30pm and First team match at 3pm.

There are still tickets available for the €10,000 draw which will now take place in the first week in Sept. Please support this draw if you have not already done so.

There still place available in the Cul Camp gaa sports summer camp from 27th July to 31st July for anybody aged 7-12 boys or girls and you do not have tpo be from Bundoran so if you are holidaying and you think the kids would enjoy it you can contact John Mc Eniff at 0872386250.

Could all Bundoran GAA members and teams attend a meeting in the Holyrood Hotel on Wed 21st July at 8.30pm.

Bundoran edge past Cloghaneely with some of ‘ The Good,the bad and the ugly

Bundoran              2-9                          Cloughaneely       1-9

After an exemplary first half, for the most part characterised by quality football played in a sporting fashion this game descended into a niggly battle of attrition in the second period with three players and a mentor receiving marching orders from a referee whose control of the game had slipped. It started well for Bundoran with McEniff opening their account in the first minute and they had 1-2 on the board in the six minutes before Sean Maguire opened Clouganeely’s account with a well-struck free. In fact between the sixth and twentieth minute Bundoran only registered one point while Cloughaneely notched four to drag themselves back into contention. Bundoran hit another purple patch when Christy Keaney and McEniff pointed in quick succession and then Keaney smashed the ball off the bar and into the net to leave it 2-5 to 0-4. Two converted frees, both hotly contested by Bundoran mentors, sowed the seeds of future trouble and kept Cloughaneely in the hunt. Keaney and McEniff, however, closed out the half with well taken scores.

 

The home side got the first of their two second half points within a minute of the re-start to move eight clear. Five minutes in and a melee saw Bundoran’s McHale sent off. Over the next fifteen minutes there was some heroic defending but little to trouble the scoreboard until Declan McFadden flicked a high ball to the net. The visitors failed to build on this lifeline as the home side continued to play the better football but their first half accuracy deserted them. Entering the closing stages with Cloughaneely trailing 2-9 to 1-7, another melee saw players from both sides sent off. Cloughaneely added two further points during nine minutes of additional time but their only goal-chance brought a marvellous one-handed save from Kevin McManus. Christy Keaney was Bundoran’s top scorer with 2-4 but Fergal McKiernan was probably the home teams’ best forward, while James Keaney, Richie Gillespie and Diarmuid McCaughey were heroic in defence. With five of their scores from dead balls the Cloughaneely forwards were less effective  and best for them were Joe Friel, Joe Boyle and Ciaran McFadden.

 Report by John Mc Eniff

Match Report from Donegal Post 24th June

Bundoran Minors in action with ‘The County’ this Weekend

Micheal Mc Eniff, Peter Mc Gonagle and Asley Mulhearn will be representing the Bundoran club on the Donegal Minor Squad this weekend against Down. We wish them and the rest of the team well. Hopefully Down will not know what hit them.

23 June 2009

 The senior match against Carndonagh has been changed to Sunday in Gaelic Park to facilitate fans going to the County minor match on Saturday. The best of luck to the Bundoran boys as well as the rest of the team in that match.

 There was no winner in the Bundoran GAA Lotto draw. The No’s drawn were 11,12,14,15,19. As there was no match 4 winner 6 people drawn all received €25.00 each. Next weeks draw takes place in The Railway Bar on Monday 29th June at 7pm.

Previous News

June 29th 2008
The Bundoran senior team got back on the winning trail after two heavy defeats in their previous two league games. They beat Urris by 3-14 to 0-9 with ten different players getting on the score-sheet. Next up is Sean MacCumhaills in the championship. The Reserves also won but had to endure a spirited comeback from Urris – leading by 3-8 to 0-1 at half-time they only had five points to spare at the final whistle on a 3-12 to 4-4 scoreline.

At underage level , despite some quite heavy showers a successful under-8 blitz was run in Gaelic park on Saturday morning. Many thanks to all the parents who helped out, to Pat Walsh who prepared the field and to Pat, Barry Keaney and Paul McGrath for referee-ing. The under-14s lost at home to table-toppers Ardara in Gaelic Park last Friday on a 1-6 to 3-11 score-line and their next game is away to Kilcar on Wednesday July 2nd and at home to Four Masters the following Wednesday. The under-16s play Four Masters in their Donegal Adventure Centre semi-final on Friday July 4th and the minors are out in the Britton All-Sports Regional League Final against Dungloe on Wednesday July 7th. The Under-10s travel to Pettigo for a four team blitz that will also involve Naomh Brid and Aodh Ruadh on Saturday July 4th. The bus will leave St Macartan’s National School at 10.30.

June 23rd 2008
Congratulations to Trevor McGlone, Lawrence Goan and the under-16s who won the County Division 1 under-16 title last Friday evening in Convoy. In a gritty display Bundoran recovered from the concession of 1-1 in the first minute to record a 1-13 to 2-5 victory against Milford who, along with St Eunans, were their bogey team at this level over the last five years. Two points behind 2-2 to 0-6 at the break, a Brandon Goodwin goal early in the second half gave Bundoran a lead they were never to relinquish.

Elsewhere it was a less encouraging week as the Seniors fielded a weakened side for the second week in succession and suffered a crushing home defeat at the hands of Naomh Mhuire. The Reserves, on the other hand, had a comfortable 2-14 to 0-11 victory. The u-14s also lost at home to Killybegs. This coming week sees the u-21s start their championship campaign against Moville in Gaelic Park, while the u-14s have games scheduled against Ardara (at home) tonight Thursday and Kilcar, away, next Wednesday. The Seniors and Reserves are due to play Urris in Gaelic Park in Gaelic Park this Sunday.

The News and Views town league reached its finale on Saturday in Gaelic Park with James Cassidy-managed Munster coming from behind to defeat Gerry Oates-managed Connacht in a thrilling game. Leinster defeated Connacht in the third place play-off. This coming Saturday an u-8 blitz will be held in Gaelic Park.
A note has already been sent home to parents askingthem to please help with this annual event. Finally, there are still places left in the VHI GAA Cul Camp.
Forms available from John McEniff or Teresa in the school.

Bundoran GAA Lotto Fixed Payments

The Numbers in last weeks draw were as follows 1,4,8,17,22. There were no matching No,s and no match 4 No,s .  There were six €25.00 winners. The draw took place in The Holyrood Hotel on Tuesday 6th Oct. 

At the general meeting on Tuesday last it was decided because of local demand that there will be a Bundoran GAA Dinner dance on Friday 20th November at The Great Northern Hotel. Tickets will be available from the Great Northern and from GAA members. Further details to follow.

 

Bundoran Seniors were unfortunate to lose to Na Rossa which means the next 3 games against Mc Cumhails and Urais away and Burt at home are crucial win matches.

 

There will be a general meeting in the Holrtood Hotel on Tuesday at 8 pm. All are asked to attend. There will be a general meeting every Tuesday between now and Christmas as there is a lot of work to be done. Please attend one or two. Team members and parents are asked to make a special effort.

 

Also the Bundoran GAA Lotto fixed payment campaign is still ongoing. If possible please support. You can pay by cash cheque or standing order. 

Bundoran GAA lotto will also be availabe on Saturday’s between 12pm and 6pm at Bundoran Shopping Centre from now on.

Lotto Results for 14th Oct

The Bundoran GAA Lotto Results are as follows 2,6,11,15,24

There was no jackpot winner and no match 5 winner

€25.00 winners were as follows

V Mulholland

Frank O Gara Cairns Rd Sligo

Ryan Walsh 10 Gaelic Park

Martin Mulroy C/o Paris Bar Main St Bundoran

The jackpot is now €5800.00

Bundoran GAA Dinner Dance, Social event of the year. Fri 21st Nov

Tickets are on sale for the Bundoran GAA Dinner Dance at a very reasonable €30.00 . Club members will be calling on houses locally this week. Please support. This is the social event of the year. Tickets are also available at The Bundoran GAA Lotto stand in Bundoran Shopping Centre every Saturday.

Bundoran Seniors lost by 2 points to Mc Cumhaills at the weekend which makes the last 2 matches with Urris and Burt even more crucial.

Lotto Draw 21st Oct

There was no match 5 winner in the lotto this week but we are getting closer with a match 4 winner and he couldn,t be further away. It looks as though Mickey Mack has a long drive ahead of him to deliver this one. €150.00 goes to Aidan O Sullivan in Lettercastle Caherciveen Co Kerry.

The drawn Nos were 4,10,17,18,24 and Aidan,s Nos were 1,4,10,17,24.

The Jackpot is now €5900.00. This would be a nice Christmas present for someone . Keep buying the tickets, you never know when your luck will be in. Also you can sign up for a fixed payment Lotto to insure you dont miss any draws.

1 box – 6 months – €52.00

3 boxes- 6 mths – €130.00

Contact any committee members to be signed up or email paddy.hamill@yahoo.ie

Lotto 28-10-2008

Numbers drawn were 1,13,19,21,24

There were 2 match 4 winners

Thelma Ford, Belfast and Barbara Barber , Belfast each get €75.00 each

Tickets available for Dinner Dance

Elvis is not dead he is just playing GAA

Who said Elvis was dead…. The people of Bundoran are not going mad. 30 Elvis’s were playing football in Gaelic Park on Saturday last. A large crowd cheered on an array of Elvis impersonators as they played on the ‘Green Green grass of home’.  They were ‘all shook up’ in their efforts to please the crowd. 

In a close match in aid of Downs Syndrome Ireland, locals got into the spirit of the Elvis Festival by donning their Elvis outfits to raise a magnificent €2000.

A bad Hair day

Is this an Elvis I see before me!!!

Elvis

Donegal Elvis ignored

Why is there a cat on my head

Love Me Tender Please

00 for a very worthy cause. The teams were also supported on the sidelines by Elvis performers from all over Ireland and the UK who performed their favourite tunes. While  the standard of dress was exceptional and the hair and shades were fabulous it is probably lucky that Elvis was a singer because of the 30 on parade in Gaelic Park there were none that looked like they were going to be selected for the Elvis national side. There was alot of rock and rolling on the pitch and the referee was kept busy for the entire match. A pitch incursion which saw Brian Mc Eniff ( Team Manager) attack the referee and floor him in a dangerous ‘Teddy Bear’ hug and with Sean Mc Eniff having a very bad hair day both of them are lucky they were not locked up.  There may not have been a ‘jailhouse rock’ but Down Syndrome Ireland will not be marking ’ Return to sender ‘ on the cheque they will receive in the coming days which will support the local association.

Lotto Draw 4th Nov 2008

The No’s drawn in this weeks Lotto were 11,12,13,14,19. There was no match or match 4 winner. 6 winners of €25.00 each. The jackpot was €6000.00

There will be a general meeting on Monday 10th November. Everyone asked to attend to insure final organisation requirements for dinner dance. Dinner dance tickets available from Declan Mc Caughey or club member.

Seamus Grenaghan to be entered into the Bundoran Hall of Fame

Seamus Grenaghan will be entered into Bundoran GAA Hall of Fame officially on Friday 21st of Nov at the club Dinner dance.

And when you look at his sporting resume all you can say is why did it take so long?. The list of sporting achievements makes it difficult to know where to start.  A long and distinguished career in club football started with  St Josephs and finished with Bundoran.

He possesses 7 Senior Championship medals with St Josephs and 1 with Bundoran. He has 5 league medals, 4 achieved with St Josephs and 1with Bundoran

Honours also include medals in intermediate championship, juvenile championship, and a hurling award when playing with Erne valley

That list of awards would look impressive on any C.V but  we have not even mentioned his county and provincial achievements yet

Seamie has 2 Ulster Championship medals with Donegal, 3 Lagan cup medals and 1 Mc Kenna cup medal.

Throw in 1 Railway Cup appearance, 3 Ulster Club Championship medals, an All- Ireland Club medal with St Josephs, an Ulster Championship Junior hurling medal. Oh! just one more thing he played for Donegal from 1965 until 1972

All this demanded great commitment and Seamus had it in spades. Seamus is a great personality and is the first to say that his success stemmed from the great support he had from his family  and his work colleagues. There were many times when his work colleagues stood in for him at work on the milk run so that he could pursue this continued onslaught of success on the playing fields of Ireland. So it is only fitting that his family , wife Joan and 5 daughters Julie Jacqueline, Elaine, Leslie and Colleen will have the opportunity to see him receive a most deserved award in The Great Northern Hotel on Friday 21st November.

Donegal All Star

Great Northern Rock will not collapse in Bundoran despite low price for tickets

Style glitz and Rock& Roll

The final touches are being put to the social event of the year in Bundoran.  Tickets are in great demand and considering that Bundoran GAA have pulled off the Coup of the year by attracting the popular act ‘ The Gary Gamble Show’ to their annual dinner dance the final few tickets are expected to be snapped up very quickly. All are welcome

The dynamic Gary, already a big attraction in his own right,  is now joined by the vivacious Elaine Boyle and together they front a multi-talented band in a stage act that is helping to bring a new dimension to country music

Both Gary and Elaine have already charted successful solo careers but now their combined talents have helped to create an extra-special offering that is wooing fans everywhere.

Bright and breezy, punchy and powerful, their show zips along ensuring that their audiences are left gasping for breath

If you like being entertained do not miss this event because it promises to be a fantastic night.

The Guest of Honour on the night will be Danny Murphy Director Ulster Council GAA and also a special guest on the night will be Seamie Grenaghan and his family as he is invited into the Bundoran GAA Hall of Fame. Tickets are a steal at only €30 for a fabulous dinner and a great nights entertainment and can be bought directly from The Great Northern Hotel Bundoran Phone 0719841204 or contact Declan Mc Caughey Bundoran or any committee member

Bundoran GAA Lotto results 11-11-08

The drawn No,s on tonights lotto were 5,8,9,23,34. No match 5 or match 4 winner. The six winners of €25.00 were John Campbell Ardfarna, Grainne Mc Gloin C/o Mickey P’s , Faye Gallagher The Rock Bundoran. Joe Boyce Coole Cranford. Shane Moohan Bundoran and Brian Foster 25 Brookvale Strabane Co. Tyrone.

The jackpot now goes to €8200.00

Bundoran and Downings fight to the death

Bundoran amd Downings have had their own mini league running this season and it culminates this Saturday with a play off battle that will see one of them being relegated. The series concludes on Sat at 2.30. in Ballybofey. As many supporters as possible are asked to attend and support the team. This will be their sixth meeting of the season and it is difficult to predict a winner

The draw for Bundoran GAA Lotto Monday 17th Nov is as follows. 1,3,15,20

There were no match 4 or match 5 winners. There were six winners of €25.00 each

They were 6 winners of €25.00 each

Bundoran Fire Service East End,

Diarmuid Doherty  The Rock  Bundoran

Sean Mc Eniff , Church Rd, Bundoran

John Higgins c/o Allingham Arms

Gavin Craughan Tullan Strand Bundoran

Roiisin Mc Naw Castlederg Co. Tyrone

The jackpot is now running at €8300.00

 

Bundoran GAA Dinner Dance

Bundoran GAA Dinner Dance was a resounding success with up to 300 people attending. Seamus Grenaghan received a standing ovation when he received his Hall of Fame award. Player of the year awards were also presented. As you will see from the photographs everyone had an enjoyable night

Bundoran Under 21s win County ‘B’ Final

Under 21 B Championship Final

Report by John Mc Eniff

 

Bundoran            3-8                                          Sean MacCumhaills                         1-3

 

The 2009 u-21 B championship has found its way to Bundoran. It was fourth time lucky for Pat Walsh who had seen his team fall at the final hurdle in this competition in each of last three years. Despite the emphatic nature of the score-line it was the final quarter before Bundoran shook off a tenacious and committed MacCumhaill’s challenge. Bundoran, though, were stronger through most areas of the pitch and while the twin town’s side had the margin back to four points with fifteen minutes to go, the Seasiders moved up a gear and hit an unanswered 1-4 to close out the game.

 

MacCumhaill’s started the game without their senior star Stephen O’Reilly. Darren Brown took his allotted position at full-forward and John Lynch moved to the middle of the park. From the outset Bundoran were on the attack, Darragh Hoey going close and then Chris Patton pulling off a good save from Jonathan McHale. Jonny Ward won the break from the resultant 45m and lofted over the game’s opening score. The Bundoran corner-forward also bagged the game’s opening goal three minutes later, running onto a pass from Shane Moohan and firing the ball to the corner of the net. Bundoran were well on top at this stage with Ward particularly prominent, but they were not making it count on the scoreboard with two kickable frees and a 45 unconverted. MacCumhaills on the other hand were making no headway, particularly upfront. Any balls that found their way into their full forward line were won by Bundoran with Gavin Croghan, Ryan Walsh and Diarmuid McCaughey winning all the early battles for possession. It was the end of the first quarter before MacCumhaills finally got a shot at the target – Darren O’Leary winning a free which Brian Patton converted. Bundoran responded well with Ward setting up Ashley Mulhern, whose point moved the margin back out to four, and when Mulhern returned the compliment minutes later Ward’s low drive went wide.

 

MacCumhaills were finally beginning to make some headway, John Doherty recording their first wide on the twenty minute mark. Shortly after Kevin McManus, in the Bundoran goal, had to get down smartly to turn Chris McDaid’s shot around the post. O’Leary pointed a 50 m free to reduce the margin to a goal a score-line that did not reflect Bundoran’s early dominance. However, in the last five minutes of the half, Bundoran found their shooting boots to double their score and go into the break winning by 2-4 to 0-2. The first of these scores came from a turnover when Ciaran Gunn dispossessed Darren McGowan around the middle of the park. Bundoran’s McHale secured the ball and went on a strong 30 m run before being hauled down and Ward converted the free. Patton then saved from Moohan, but a sideline ball into the danger area was well fielded by Ciaran McCaughey who cleverly fed Darragh Hoey and the centre forward gave Patton no chance with a blistering drive for Bundoran’s second goal. McCaughey followed up with a well taken point and an eight point deficit for MacCumhaills to re-motivate themselves with during the break.

 

Stephen O’Reilly replaced Lee Henderson at the break but he had little immediate impact with Bundoran looking more comfortable in the early minutes. MacCumhaills were not going to relinquish their title easily though. Darren Brown hit the post on six minutes, Packie Gallen had an opportunity from the rebound but McManus saved well.  O’Leary pointed the resultant 45 and the twin town’s side were visibly lifted. A turnaround looked on the books five minutes later when O’Leary’s strong run ended with a shot to the top left-hand corner of the net and the margin was back to four points, 2-4 to 1-3. The goal was their first score from play and while it also turned out to be their last it was not for want of effort.

 

Rossa McKiernan started the Bundoran comeback, breaking forward to take a pass from Shane McGowan and dissecting the posts from distance. Darren Brown posted a wide and then McManus saved well from Brian Patton. Michael McEniff replaced the injured Ciaran Gunn on the three-quarter mark and quickly got his name on the score-board taking a pass from Shane Moohan and pointing from a difficult angle. The margin was back out to six points and while it didn’t deflate MacCumhaills it calmed Bundoran nerves. On twenty minutes a hospital pass to Ashley Mulhern saw the young minor flattened and Darragh Hoey stepped up to convert what was a tricky spot kick. He had an easier job five minutes later when Jonathan McHale was fouled and MacCumhaill’s grip on the silverware was getting looser. It was almost prised off minutes later. McKiernan broke up a MacCumhaills attack, fed Peter McGonigle who ran 30 metres before passing to Ward. He unselfishly squared the ball to McEniff who stepped inside an off-balance Grindle and slotted the ball home. The game ended in thundering hailstones with the twin town’s team gamely attacking the Bundoran goal, but it was the Seasiders who were the deserving victors and in truth they were much the better side on the day.

 

The spine of the Bundoran team were very strong throughout and best for Bundoran were captain Shane McGowan,  Diarmuid McCaughey, Adam Dunmore and the two Jonathans – McHale and Ward. That said, however, it was a very good team performance and MacCumhaills were unfortunate to meet a Bundoran side where not a single player had an off-day and as a team functioned very well. The fact that they only conceded a single score from play is indicative of how well they defended as a unit. For the losers, Gerard Grindle. John Lynch, Darren McGowan and John Doherty played well, while Darren O’Leary really caught the eye with a never-say-die performance. Terence McGinley presented the trophy on behalf of the county board, thanking Four Masters for the use of the pitch and the officials for a well-officiated match. While the hits were hard and a couple of flashpoints emerged, referee Tony Gallagher and his linesmen Terence McShea and Shaun Campbell always had what was a free-flowing game well under control.

 

Bundoran: Kevin McManus, Ryan Walsh, Diarmuid McCaughey, Gavin Croghan, Rossa McKiernan (0-1), Adam Dunmore, Peter McGonigle, Shane McGowan, Ciaran McCaughey (0-1), Jonathan McHale, Darragh Hoey (1-2, 2f), Ciaran Gunn, Jonathan Ward (1-2, 1f), Ashley Mulhern (0-1), Shane Moohan Subs: Michael McEniff  (1-1, for Ciaran Gunn, 45 minutes), Terry Munday (for Jonathan McHale, 55 minutes), Jamie Spratt (for Jonathan Ward, 55 minutes).

 

Sean MacCumhaills: Chris Patton, Gerard Grindle, Garvan Mulligan, Chris McLaughlin, John Lynch, Mark Boyce, Darren McGowan, Brian Patton (0-1, 1f), John Doherty, Darren O’Leary (1-2, 2f), Packie Gallen, Chris McDaid, Darren Brown, Lee Henderson. Subs: Stephen O’Reilly (for Lee Henderson for Lee Henderson, 30 mins), Michael Lynch, Connor Patton, Shane McCool, Cormac Teague, Andrew Doherty and Dean Hannigan

 

PICTURES WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE

 

Bundoran V Mc Cumhails U21 B Final in pictures

GAA LOTTO 10th Dec

The No,s drawn in Bundoran GAA Lotto this week were 1,10,11,20,23

There was no jackpot winner and the winners of €25.00 were Sean & Sinead Heraty, Roisin Fallon, Noel Dill, Jim Heraghty, Gerard Mc Eniff and Noel& Liz Carr

The Jackpot next week will be €6600.00

Also remember that you can buy Bundoran GAA Lotto by fixed payment per month or annually. Also why not buy someone a lotto member ship for Christmas? One month is €22.00, Three months €66.00, 6 months €130.00 or 12 months for €250.00 .

Should you wish to buy bundoran GAA Lotto by fixed payment or purchase as a Christmas gift for someone you may contact Paddy Hamill at 086-6044691 or paddy.hamill@yahoo.ie

 

Bundoran GAA Lotto Draw

The Bundoran GAA Lotto No,s were also drawn and are as follows 1,17,19,20,23. There were no matching No,s but the following won €25.00 each

Sean Mc Eniff, Church Rd Bundoran.

Maura Connolly Tullaghan Co Leitrim

Gerry Oates Bundoran

Roisin Mc Nabb The Birds Nest

George Kelly  Tooban Burnfoot Co Donegal

Gillian Gavin 43 Kimmage Grove Kimmage D6W

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Bundoran GAA would like to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous new year

Donation that will save lives

 

A gift that could save a life

It is not often that you can say a donation will save lives but with this you can. Arthur Rafferty of The Birds Nest recently presented a defibrilator to Bundoran GAA Club. Already 4 of the members are qualified in using it and it is so satisfying for all members to know that this defibrilator is available should it be so required. It is a donation that the Club is delighted to have but hopes it never has to use. Many thanks to Arthur Rafferty and the Birds Nest for this most thoughtful donation.

Bundoran AGM

The Bundoran GAA Club AGM will be this Friday, January 9^th, at 8.00 in the Holyrood Hotel. There will be a full agenda including election of officers. All members are asked to attend.

Bord na nOg are holding their first meeting of 2009 on Monday January 13^th. Among the items to be discussed are the remaining vacancies for managers for the u-12s, u-14s, u-16s and minors; a presentation night; and organising registration for the coming year

Bundoran GAA Lotto draw 5th jan at Marlboro Hse

The nos drawn were 1,14,18,19,21

There was no jackpot winner and the followin won €25.00 each

Annette Hargardon Maghe Ene College

Danielle Carty Rock Rd Bundoran

Vincent Mc Grath Bayview Bundoran

Tony Moore C/o Ray Flaherty

Patrick Mc Laughlin Elaghmore Bundoran

Patricia Hamilton No 1 Dartry Dale Kinlough Co. Leitrim

The Bundoran GAA Club AGM will be this Friday, January 9^th, at 8.00 in the Holyrood Hotel. There will be a full agenda including election of officers. All members are asked to attend.

Application forms for the Senior, Reserve and U21 Managers can be got from the secretary  and must be returned to her immediately

All-Ireland football cups visit Bundoran GAA

 

 

 

Bundoran GAA lotto results are as follows. The Nos drawn were 01,07,15,16,19. There was no jackpot winner. The six €25.00 winners were Brendan Martin Parkhill Ballyshannon, Mary Mc Mahon East End Bundoran, Sarah Johnston  Magheracar Bundoran, Matty Mc Gloin Kinlough, Mary Breslin Bundoran, Marie Smyth Bundoran

The draw took place in  the Bull. Next weeks draw will take place in The Holyrood Hotel and the jackpot will be €7400.00

In the Parish league last weeks winners were Dromaquin captained by James Keaney

Sat 14th Magheracar v East at 12pm and Drumacrin v West End at 1 pm

 

All  team managers are asked to get in touch with Geraldine Walsh regarding access to the field for training schedules etc.

 

The All-Ireland Senior and Minor football trophies visited Bundoran on Tuesday and were welcomed at St Macartans National School , Magh Ene Secondary School and at the clubs juvenile presentation in the Holyrood Hotel . 

Many thanks to the Tyrone County Board for facilitating the visit of such an  illustrious duo. Also many thanks to Cusbert Donnelly the escort of the great cups who was exceptional in portraying the significance and history of both trophies. He was most eloquent in espousing the goodwill that the trophies carry with them on their visits to all parts of Ireland and various other parts of the world. He took time to explain to students in Magh Ene that while various counties win the All-Ireland and become the gaurdians of the trophies for a year that it is the people of Ireland that the cups belong to. He pointed out that there is no national trophy that is as accessible as these trophies. He also emphasised to the students that it takes huge effort and hardwork to achieve an All- Ireland medal and that whatever field of work or sport that the students become involved in that they should always aim to be ‘the best that they can be’ . We wish him well in his travels between now and September and look forward to a Donegal Ambassador carrying the mantle as well as he next season.

The Juvenile presentaion night was a successful night in itself and great thanks as always to Bord Na nOg and all the parents for such a successful evening.

Bundoran GAA News

This weeks GAA Lotto draw took place in 51 Main St The winning Nos drawn in this weeks lotto were 9,10,17,23,24. There was no outright winner but the following have won €25 each

Brian Gallagher Dungannon

Dave Mc Gonagle Finner

Roisin Mc Nab 11 Allingham Bundoran

Shane Henry Templeport Cavan

Lorna Hume

Marie Smyth Finner ave

 

Next weeks draw will take place in the Holy rood Hotel

Bundoran Seniors played in a challenge match at the weekend against Templeport . Bundoran won the senior match while Templeport won out in the reserve match. Also Dumalee GAA Club had a training session with the Club at the weekend

Next saturday the Senior team will play a challenge match against Belcoo

The U-16 team beat Dunkineely in a challenge match 12pts to 2-3 and they have another match against Killybegs on Sunday Morning

All members are asked to have their membership paid by the end of the month.

Bundoran Ladies AGM will take place at 6pm at Bank House on Sunday evening at 6pm

Two furher fund raising events  should be highlighted

Some of the senior players will be taking part in a parachute jump shortly and they will be asking for sponsors so please support them in this brave deed.

Also the club will be undertaking a major fundraising drive with launch of a draw with a huge prize fund with the draw taking placet the annual Bord Na nOg night at the end of May. Further details to follow. Hopefully this will be big year for the club and we ask for your continued generous support.

 

 

REALT NA MARA CLG BUNDORAN PRIZE DRAW

 

Marian Harkin MEP on the campaign trail purchases a ticket for Bundoran GAA draw from Paul Magee

Bundoran  GAA  prize draw takes place on 26^th May 2009 in Marlboro House and considering there are prizes of €10,000.00 on offer  you better make sure you have your ticket purchased. All proceeds go directly to reducing the debt of the club incurred while developing  Gaelic Park.  Ticket sales are going well and one last push on ticket sales will see this as a very successful project for the club.Tickets are €20 each or 3 tickets for €50.00.  All players , management  and committee members have tickets so there is no problem  buying  tickets.  €5000 is the top prize and in todays’ economic  climate that is money that anybody would be glad to receive.  Whether it is a nice holiday or reducing your debt   it will definitely make life a little easier for a while. Also the draw takes place at the annual Bord Na nOg night in Marlboro house which is always a great night out so make sure your there to enjoy the night and maybe see your ticket drawn for one of the big prizes. Should you wish to purchase tickets from abroad if you contact Paddy Hamill paddy.hamill@yahoo.ie a credit transfer can be arranged and your ticket book Nos emailed to you.

1^st Prize €10,000, 2^nd Prize €2500.00 , 3^rd Prize €1000, 4^th prize 500.00, 5^th prize 10 x €100

Good Luck to everyone.

Lotto Results 11th may

The winning no,s in The Bundoran GAA Lotto were as follows. 1,9,12,16,23. There were four participants that had 4 No,s and they were Eamon Barrett Bundoran, Rosaleen Quinn , Bayview Terrace. Mary & Nicky Spa Brae Kinlough , Mary Fox Bailieborough Co. Cavan and Troy Beatty Bundoran and they all win €25 each. The draw will be in Marlboro House next week on Mon 19th May and thejackpot is now €8700.00 . Bundoran Seniors play Na Rossa away next Sunday . The reserves play at 1.30 and the 1st team play at 3.30.

BUNDORAN IN CRUISE CONTROL AT CARNDONAGH

 

Carndonagh 1-5 

Bundoran 4-11

 

Most who attended this Intermediate Football Championship First Round tie were expecting a tight encounter. An hour and a half later the home supporters were left wondering what  happened as Carndonagh were thoroughly dismantled by an impressive Bundoran side. The omens were not good for the seniors as their reserve side was beaten earlier in the day by the men from down the county but this capitulation from Carndonagh was totally unexpected. In fact such was their domination Bundoran could count themselves unfortunate not to have won by more. Along with their advantage in terms of size the away side were given far too much freedom through the middle by Carndonagh who suffered an off day. Bundoran racked up an impressive eight different scorers and the fact that one of their players scored as many points as the entire Carndonagh side tells you all you need to know about this game.

 

It took a while for the game to get going and Bundoran drew first blood with a free over by the imposing Christy Keaney. Keaney was an impressive presence throughout and hit just wide moments later after a driving run. Carndonagh had their chances too with Darren Burke hitting wide from a free and Ryan Davenport sending in a ball that was hit straight at Kevin McManus. Carndonagh did draw level with Burke hitting over from a tight angle. Unfortunately for Carndonagh this would be their last score of the match as Bundoran ran riot with an unanswered 2-4 before the interval.

 

The onslaught started when a good flowing Bundoran move ended with Michael McEniff slamming home past Martin Mooney. The Carndonagh custodian had to pick the ball out of his net again within three minutes; Peter McGonagle rampaged through the Carndonagh defence and laid the ball off to Christy Keavney who gave Mooney no chance from close range. Carndonagh couldn’t deal with Bundoran at this point and conceded again when Dessie McNamara put over from play on the 20 metre line. Christy Keavney went 10 better scoring from 30 meters. Bundoran were toying with the home side at this point and Tommy Hourihane sent over a great score from 40. It could have been worse for Carndonagh as Hourihane missed a free  and also shot wide before the break. Bundoran added one more score when Christy Keaney hit over after being teed up by Hourihan.

 

Things couldn’t get much worse for Carndonagh and to their credit they were much better in the second half. Darren Burke started the mini comeback with a good score from a tricky position after good play from Ryan Davenport. They grabbed another one when Dominic Doherty scored from distance. Carndonagh were piling forward and could count themselves unlucky not to increase their tally with Declan O’Donnell having a goal bound effort blocked and Burke hitting the post from a free.

 

Bundoran responded with Gerard McCaughey firing over after a good run through the Carn defence and Christy Keaney with a free from 14 yards Burke grabbed another for Carndonagh in between. Burke had another chance but put his 45 wide. Christy Keaney claimed another two points for the visitors and Niall Dunne claimed his first of the day after being teed up by Gerard McCaughey.

 

Bundoran effectively ended the game when Hourihan scored their third goal after being set up by McEniff. Bundoran continued the rout with an easy score from sub Fergal McKearnan. Carndonagh gained consolation scores through Gerard Doherty whose point went in off the bar and a goal for Cathal O’Kane. The Carndonagh faithful hoped that this would at least make the scoreline respectable but almost immediately Declan Rafferty banged in another goal to make the demolition job complete. It looks like Carndonagh have an impossible mission on July 5^th in Bundoran.

Bundoran  Reserves had an equally good startin their competition recording a 2-12 to 2-7 victory against the same opponents.

 

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Carndonagh

 

Martin Mooney, Michael Nelson, Michael McLaughlin, Aidan O’Callaghan, Rory Ward, Paddy Nelson, Ronan O’Connor, Gerard Doherty, Declan O’Donnell, Cathal O’Kane, Darren Burke, Ryan Davenport, Fergal Matthews, Dominic Doherty, Padraig Doherty

Subs, Liam Doherty, Sean Doherty

 

Bundoran

 

Kevin McManus, Ryan Walsh, James Keavney, Diarmaid McCaughy, Peter McGonigle, Shane McGowan, Richard Gillespie, Niall Dunne, Paul Delaney, Michael McEniff, Gerard McCaughey, Darragh Hoey, Tommy Hourihane, Christy Keavney, Dessie McNamara

Subs, Ashley Mulhern, Rossa McKearnan, Fergal McKearnan, Declan Rafferty

 

Carndonagh 1-5

 

Darren Burke 0-3, Dominic Doherty 0-1, Gerard Doherty 0-1, Cathal O’Kane 1-0

 

Bundoran 4-11

 

Christy Keavney 1-5, Michael McEniff 1-0, Dessie McNamara 0-2, Tommy Hourihan 1-1, Gerard McCaughey 0-1, Niall Dunne 0-1, Fergal McKearnan 0-1, Declan Rafferty 1-0

26th June

Bundoran GAA Lotto numbers drawn for this week were 1,7,9,12,18. Draw took place in the Phoenix tavern There was one €150.00 winner who is Rebecca Graham Convoy Co Donegal. The jackpot is now €8900.00. Next weeks draw will take place in Sean Ruas  on Mon 1st of June at 7pm.

Bundoran goes gaa-gaa at Marlboro

Paddy and the Trolly Brollys

 

Bundoran Bord Na nOg Annual Social was as usual a huge success. A huge vote of thanks to all the organisers and especially the musicians who turn out year in year out to support this wonderful event. All sponsors deserve a vote of thanks and the people of Bundoran that support this event every year should also be commended. Although it is easy to see why people support this event. It is a great night out and one wonders how any work was done on Wednesday as the night did seem to run rather late. Some photos below will give you some idea of how the night went.

 

‘Of course we will sing a song, we’re the band

Mickey Mac turns his back on the referee

Siobhan Noel and Olivia and a bottle of beer

Go on! Sure we have no drink left!

The Twins do their thing

Its hot in here but so is my piano accordion

The Bundoran Spice Girls

Niamh checks out Paddys’ vocal chords

Bundoran GAA Lotto Tuesday June 2nd

Bundoran GAA Lotto numbers drawn for this week were8,11,20,21,22. Draw took place in Sean ruas There was one €150.00 winner who is Chris Gay Bundoran. The jackpot is now €9000.00. Next weeks draw will take place in The Chasin Bull on Mon 8th June at 7pm

Bundoran Buzz

Bundoran Notes Wed 10th June

There was no senior or reserve game last week and there will be none for the next two weeks.

Bundoran U14s started their 2009 campaign in stylw with a home win against Killybegsand they have a tough match today wednesday against Aodh Rua. They are at home to Ardara at 7.30 on Wed June 17th.

The Bundoran U-10 blitz took place last Saturday in Gaelic Park in Gaelic Park with teams from Naomh Conaill,Naomh Columba and Naomh Brid. All sides had A and B teams . Bundoran won the A blitz while Naomh Conaill won the B Blitz. Well done to Noel Carr who ,as always, had the event well orgasnised. Also a big thank you to all the parents for their support.

The News and Views town league final takes place this Saturday in gaelic Park this Saturday at 11am. Good Luck to all particvipants.

Bundoran goes gaa gaa ‘ THE MOVIE’

Bundoran Minors impress for ‘The County’

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.

Bundoran weekly Lotto Results 16th June

The result of the Bundoran GAA Lotto for this week  is as follows. The drawn Nos were 2,8,10,13,16. There was one winner of €150.00.and that was Anne Sheerin Westport Ballyshannon. The jackpot is now €9100.00 and next weeks draw takes place in Emerald Bar Mon 22nd June at 7pm . The jackpot is now €9200.00