Successful blitz held by Mothers and Others GAA club
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Mairead Kennedy and Kate Fitzpatrick in action on Saturday.Image 2 of 16
The Oldcastle team.Image 3 of 16
The St Paul’s/Delvin team.Image 4 of 16
The Bective team.Image 5 of 16
The Cortown team.Image 6 of 16
Deirdre Shaw was MC for the day.Image 7 of 16
Eoin and Genevieve Walsh from Killallon.Image 8 of 16
Cayla, Eleanor and Morgan Nelson on Saturday.Image 9 of 16
Conor Shaw with Tina Growney, Philomena Davis and Bairbre Mulvany who helped to organise the blitz.Image 10 of 16
Barry Clarke and Mick O'Keeffe were referees for the day.Image 11 of 16
George Beggan and Aine Shaw in Clonmellon.Image 12 of 16
Mary Shaw and Ellis Mollison from Clonmellon.Image 13 of 16
Andy and Dara Perry at Saturday's blitz.Image 14 of 16
Michelle Irvine chasing Shannon Flood during the blitz.Image 15 of 16
Aoife Slevin (St Paul’s/Delvin) and Caroline Reilly (Oldcastle).Image 16 of 16
Aga Brygman (Bective) and Amnada Kavanagh (Cortown).A blitz held by the St Paul's/Delvin ladies Mothers and Others GAA club on Saturday in Clonmellon proved a resounding success.
On what was a fine day, there were four teams involved, St Paul's/Delvin, Oldcastle, Bective and Cortown. A terrific day of fun football was enjoyed by over 50 women and they are grateful to the St Paul’s' GAA club for hosting the event and to the volunteer referees. Games were 10 minutes a-side.
Deirdre Shaw was the MC for the event and she ensured the day ran smoothly. The music added to a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Jack's Bar in Kells was the venue for apres match and a wonderful evening was enjoyed, with a raffle taking place. Bairbre Mulvany, team coordinator, was the chief organiser and she was praised for her great work. The team coach is Larry Clancy. Conor Shaw Fitness led the group warm up.
Bairbre acknowledged those who made the event such a great success.
The blitz proved a very memorable occasion and the club is indebted to all who provided sponsorship on the day.
The sponsors included: Fortify Institute, Last Stop Carpets, Joe The Pro Golf Academy, Platter by Lu, Teach Fada Kilskyre, Jack's Bar Kells, Murtagh's Life Pharmacy Athboy.
"Everyone put in a massive effort both on and off the pitch. We have a wonderful team," said Bairbre.
It is planned to hold a team bonding event for the St Paul's/Delvin Mothers and Others team and to purchasenew playing gear.