All-Star Michael Langan cuts the ribbon as St Michael's GAA club lights up

Special guest on the night was Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

St Michael’s GAA club at the Bridge in Dunfanaghy had a pre-Christmas switch-on of their own as they turned on their new pitch lighting.

Special guest on the night was Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. He was joined on the night by the St Michael’s All-Star Micheal Langan, local councillor and Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District Micheal McClafferty, former Councillor Noel McGinley and Donegal Senior Manager Jim McGuinness. Also present were Fr. John Joe Duffy and Canon David Skuce and apologies were received from Senator Niall Blaney and County board chair Mary Coughlan.

Proceedings got underway with St Michael’s Chairman Neil McGinley, who thanked all involved with getting the lights in place and he gave a special word of thanks to Lorcan Roarty, who was instrumental in getting the project over the line.

“Minister McConalogue spoke of his admiration for small clubs who do Trojan work for their communities and he thanked all who were successful in obtaining the funding for the floodlights and hinted that he won't be found wanting when the new application opens up for next year,” St Michael’s GAA club posted.

“He also added it was fitting that the finals of the successful Parish League were about to take place. Immediately after the cutting of the ribbon for the first encounter under the lights, the finals of the Parish League. A big thanks to all involved for making it a most successful evening.”