CLG na nDúnaibh have paid tribute to Denis McBride as he retires from his role within the club today.
McBride, known affectionately as ‘Bubbles’ is a highly-respected figure within his community and GAA circles in Donegal.
He has been helping out behind the scenes for his club, and has helped them make huge progress on and off the field.
A club statement read: “Today marks the retirement of Denis ‘Bubbles’ McBride from his role looking after the grounds, pitches and facilities at CLG na nDúnaibh for 23 years.
“Bubbles has been a familiar face around the club for many years, but his association with Na Dúnaibh goes back long before his work maintaining our grounds.
“A successful player with the club over the years and a former coach, Bubbles has experienced club life from many different sides.
“From preparing the pitches for training sessions and matches to maintaining the grounds and facilities, Bubbles has been a constant presence around the GAA Centre. Much of this work happens quietly behind the scenes, often in all kinds of weather, ensuring everything is ready for our players, coaches and visiting teams.
“Over the years, Bubbles has seen generations of players come through the club and witnessed many changes and developments around the GAA Centre. Through it all, he has remained a familiar and dependable presence, always working away to keep things in order.
“For Bubbles, the club has always been much more than just a workplace. It has been a huge part of his life, filled with football, friendships and countless memories along the way.
“As he hangs up the tools today, we want to sincerely thank Bubbles for his years of hard work and dedication. The grounds and facilities we enjoy today are a reflection of the care and effort he has put into them.
“On behalf of everyone at CLG na nDúnaibh, we wish Bubbles a long, happy and well-deserved retirement. We hope he enjoys having a little more time to himself, although somehow we suspect he won’t be able to stay away from the GAA Centre for too long!”