Kanturk GAA fans really ll did go to the dogs ... and the donkeys

SUPPORT for Kanturk GAA was very much in evidence at Curraheen Park last weekend when a large attendance convened for their ‘Night at the Dogs’.

With attractive prize money on offer, a top class programme with thrilling contests and close finishes added to the enjoyment.

Club chairman Tom Nash applauded all associated with the staging.

“Thanks go to the supporters of Kanturk GAA and friends from the greater Duhallow area who bought the tickets for the event,” said Tom.

“The organising committee must be applauded, again the response was incredible from the public and, of course, the business outlets who sponsored the various stakes or race programme, which ensured the success of the event. The financial assistance is warmly appreciated”, he said.

“Kanturk GAA Club is proud of its place in the sporting and social life of Kanturk, funding is so important towards supporting our adult and juvenile teams. Ongoing development has seen pitch upgrading, new seating installed for spectators and planned lighting at our ground on Freemount Road,” Tom added.

Not for the first time, the ‘Munster Donkey Derby’ added another dimension to a fun and social night out for patrons. Here, Liscarroll’s Amanda McCarthy aboard Miss United delighted supporters with a sizeable number of backers collecting winnings from baffled bookmakers.

Jockeys partaking in the Kanturk GAA Donkey Derby were Maxime O’Sullivan, Irene Walsh, Sabrina Maguire, Niamh Barry, Amanda McCarthy, Rebecca Knott, Sheena Murphy and Mary Tarrant, joined by Tom Nash, chairman, Kanturk GAA.

Winner of the Donkey Derby was Ammanda McCarthy in the company of Dearbhla Noonan, Lady Lydia and Tom Nash, Chairman, Kanturk GAA.

Helping out were Adam Winkle, Jeoff McCarthy, Tim McCarthy, Seán O’Connor, Eamon Morton and Tim Healy.

Kanturk ladies Mary Leahy and Clare McKiernan enjoying the night.