Club Notes
On Saturday 21th October 2017 Naomh Brid hosted a U12 tournament to mark the 30 year celebration of Bord na nOg. In the tournament teams taking part were Erne Gaels from Co. Fermanagh, Bundoran, Convoy and Naomh Brid.
From the start we were unstoppable and blitzed Erne Gaels in the first game, final score 2-11 to 0-2. Next up was our toughest test the formidable Bundoran team. Naomh Brid played fantastic football and emerged deserving winners 5-5 to 2-4. In the final game Convoy was up next a win would mean silverware for Naomh Brid and deserving they did not disappoint and in a great game ended Naomh Brid winning 5-12 to 1-0.
Sean Gormley thanked the teams for coming and presented the cup to Liam Given and Aaron Mc Grory. Erne Gaels were runners up. Bundoran came 3rd with Convoy finished fourth. Eoin Gallagher was the Player of the Tournament. The Naomh Brid boys were delighted winning 3 out of 3 games and recounted a day they will never forget. Well done to the mentors Lorcan Mc Grory, Brian Gallagher, Declan Mc Cafferty, Sean Gormley and Michael Walls. Referee’s were Terence Kilpatrick and Callum Gallagher.
Winning panel on the day: Troy Hanney, Dylan Mc grory, Adrian O Brien, Cory O Hart, Eoin Mullaney, Callum Doherty Kennedy, Adam Lyons, Oisin Brogan, John Anderson, Callum Mc Cafferty, Liam Given, John Britton, Donal Gallagher, Patrick Gormley, Cale Breslin, Tagdh Mc Garrigle, Jamie Anderson, Aaron Mc Grory, Eoin Gallagher.
Naomh Brid strictly come line dancing took place in the Central Hotel, Donegal Town on the 21th of October 2017. It was one of the great social night’s for the Naomh Brid GAA Club and it’s supporters. On the dance floor the winners were the dancing couple of Eoin Mc Garrigle & Shauna Brogan but the real winners was the funds raised for Naomh Brid.
Well done to the organising committee on a special night for the club and to everyone who sponsored and all the volunteers who helped make the venue special on the night. A special word of thanks to our dance teacher Michael Gallagher, our MC Eamon Murphy and to our Judges Julie Mundy, Greg Hughes, & Martin Quinn. Also to Kieran Mc Aree for the music.
Thank you to the dancers for their hard work & commitment over the last couple of weeks which resulted in Saturday being a great night. Your hard work training & fundraising is greatly appreciated by all involved. Sponsors on the night: GMG MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD, GORMLEY PASSIVE LTD- PLASTERING & FIREPROOFING, TOMMY GALLAGHER INJURY MANAGEMENT, SALMON INN, MICHAEL GALLAGHER & SONS LTD, CASSIDY’S SHOP, B FIT, TLS BALLYSHANNON / SLIGO, BROGAN EMBROIDERY, THE COUNTRY INN, GREEN VALLEY FOODS, BELLEEK PHARMACY, E&J Oil, STAR CREST SEAFOODS, ARAS MHIC SUIBHNE, HARVEY’S POINT, EWS BUTCHERS, PERMANENT TSB, LAGHEY WASTE, GEORGE IRWIN & SONS, BAY BUSH BAR, DECLAN GALLAGHER FINANICAL SERVICES, DEW DROP INN, SEVEN ARCHES, JACKIE CARRON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, CALBRO LTD, DONEGAL TYRNE CENTRE.
There was no overall winner of this week’s lotto draw. The jackpot now stands at €5,450. The numbers drawn were 5, 15, 16, 20, 22. The €25 winners were Pauline Given, Laura Cassidy, Pauric Clarin, Gabrielle Gallagher. The next draw will take place in the 7 Arches Bar, Laghey, on Tuesday 31th October.
Naomh Brid seniors recorded a very good victory against Fanad at home in the last match of 2017. The score 2-11 to 0-5. David Walsh showed class with a fine goal and set up the second for Gearoid Gallagher.