James McClean will kick-off Glengad FC's 50th anniversary celebrations on Sunday
Founded in 1976, Glengad United have developed one of the finest sportsgrounds in the country and have planned a day of football and fun on Sunday, with a gala dinner at the Ballyliffin Lodge at night to mark their golden anniversary
Former Republic of Ireland international footballer James McClean will officially open the new Glengad Sportsgrounds at The Crua on Sunday 3 May, and members and supporters will repair to the Ballyliffin Lodge that evening for a special celebration to mark Glengad United’s 50th anniversary.
The club was founded in 1976 by Barney McDaid (Cooper) and has given the people of Glengad a team to call their own ever since.
Since leaving Barr’s Field and moving to the new pitch at Crua in 2007/08, the club has steadily developed it facilities and now boasts changing rooms, a fully floodlit playing pitch and adjacent AstroTurf training area.
From the archive: the Glengad United team that won the 2008/09 Inishowen League First Division
McClean, who returned Derry City this year after a hugely successful professional career in England, will do the honours at 4pm at The Crua on Sunday, with dinner at the Ballyliffin Lodge from 7.30pm.
Club chairman Martin McDermott said Sunday is the fruition of more than 20 years work on developing the facilities and that it will be a very proud day for everyone associated with the club.
Other guests of honour on Sunday will include FAI President Paul Cooke, Minister for Sport Charlie McConalogue, Donegal County Council Chief Executive John McLaughlin and Cllr Paul Canning, the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.