|
|
5,000 headed for Croker
26.08.11
by Caoimhinn Barr, Inishowen Independent
UP to 5,000 Inishowen fans will head to Croke Park
this weekend for Donegal’s All-Ireland semi-final
showdown against Dublin.
With tickets at a premium across the peninsula,
local clubs sold out their allocations with a total
of around 20,000 fans from across the county
expected to make the journey to GAA Headquarters to
cheer on Jim McGuinness’ men. |
With the peninsula in
the grip of a Donegal GAA buzz, there are flags,
bunting, banners, painted bulls and green and gold
sheep all wishing the team luck.
Sunday afternoon will be an extra-special one for
local youth Denver Kelly, from Tooban, who will
represent Donegal in the Mini-7s Go Games at
half-time. The young athlete won a gold medal at the
Community Games in Athlone last weekend and is
hoping Donegal will strike gold against the Dubs.
A fiercely divided family from Carn are also making
the trip to the capital, with daughters Aoibhin,
Caitriona and Niamh Nolan failing to convince their
Dublin dad Mark to shout for Donegal.
Buncrana supporters will be cheering extra loudly
with hometown hero Ryan Bradley flying the flag for
Inishowen in the biggest match of his life. |
 |
|
Young Denver Kelly from Tooban who
will line out for his county in the Mini-7s at
half-time in the big match on Sunday. |
Moville followers
enjoyed a rare treat last Saturday when McGuinness
and his team took to the kayaks in the Foyle before
meeting scores of locals. They’ll be hoping that
Donegal can make a splash in Dublin as well.
Thousands of GAA fans are also expected to watch the
big game at home this weekend with many local bars
showing the action on giant screens. |
 |
|
Carn-based Dubliner Mark Nolan won't
be persuaded to shout for Donegal by daughters
Aoibhin, Caitriona and Niamh. |
|
