Goalkeeping legends Packie Bonner and Shay Given to host a celebration of Donegal football this October in Ballybofey.
Packie and Shay
As part of the Donegal Gathering 2013, Goalkeeping legends Packie Bonner and Shay Given are coming home to Donegal to host a unique ‘Legends and Heroes Celebration Day’.
The sporting public are invited to join our two famous net minders for “Heroes and Legends’, a day and evening dedicated to the distinguished list of Donegal soccer players who took on the brave challenge of going overseas to pursue a career in football.
The day will commence with a Golf Classic on Sunday October 6th at 1pm, in Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf course. Afterwards there will be a Gala evening at 7pm in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey followed by music featuring our very own Mickey Joe Harte and Guests. This event is in association with the Friends of Letterkenny General Hospital and Finn Harps Youth Programme.
Football fans who attend will get the opportunity to join star names such as the always engaging Ray Houghton, and a number of household stars from the football world for a day of Golf and entertainment.
Packie Bonner said he is looking forward to hosting the special day.
“We felt it was important that the Donegal gathering included a keystone event which would bring the football family together to share our passion for the game. Whilst recognising the invaluable role local Donegal Clubs played in the development of football and talent. I am looking forward to a great day”.
Co-Host Shay Given said “I am delighted to be coming home and joining everyone for ‘Legends & Heroes’. Donegal has always been a hotbed for producing talent and that is a direct result of the huge time and effort put in by coaches and volunteers across the County. A gathering of football people for an informal and enjoyable evening is a great idea and I am really looking forward to being part of it all”.
On behalf of the Donegal Gathering Paddy Harte said “I am thrilled that Packie and Shay are hosting what is going to be a very special occasion. It’s going to be wonderful to have so many renowned players, coaches, administrators from the Donegal football family come together to celebrate a common love for the game.”
Further information available from Villa Rose Hotel: 074 9132266.