Packie Bonner helps Culdaff FC mark golden anniversary
The legendary Republic of Ireland goalkeeper was at McGrory's on Sunday night as Culdaff closed their 50th anniversary celebrations
Republic of Ireland legend Packie Bonner was the guest of honour on Sunday night as Culdaff FC drew an end to their 50th anniversary celebrations.
Bonner, Ireland’s iconic goalkeeper from Euro ’88 and the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, was at McGrory’s to help the Caratra Park club toast their golden anniversary.
The Burtonport man was joined by Inishowen League Chairman Laurence McColgan to close a bumper weekend of activities.
On Friday night, a huge crowd turned out at Caratra Park for an over 40s match with a bucket collection raising €725 for St Boden’s NS Parents’ Association.
Former Irish international goalkeeper Packie Bonner presents a bouquet to flowers to Anne Harley in appreciation of her service to Culdaff FC
On Sunday morning, Culdaff FC held a coffee morning in The Wee Hall, including a display of club memorabilia. The morning featured the first showing of a 35-minute film on the history of Culdaff FC, which was made by Paul McCarroll.
Laurence McColgan, Inishowen League chairman, presents the Club Person of the Year award to club chairman Lochlainn McCool.
The morning raised €835 for Culdaff Development Association.
On Sunday afternoon, Culdaff ladies, past and present played in a match before Culdaff senior men defeated Gleneely Colts 4-2 in a friendly match.
Former Irish international goalkeeper Packie Bonner special guest at the Culdaff FC 50th anniversary dinner , with on right Matt McDaid, Top Goalscorer and on left Noel McLaughlin, Player of the Year. Standing, from left, are Laurence McColgan, Inishowen League chairman, Neil Gordon, Reserve Team manager, and Lochlainn McCool, chairman, Culdaff FC. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
The weekend gave Culdaff a chance to remember those who have sadly departed and offered the opportunity for the club to give something back to the local community, which has backed them for 50 years.