Duhallow Lá na gClub celebrated importance of clubs, community
THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GAA IN 2009 OFFERED A VERY DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CLUBS TO CELEBERATE
DUHALLOW GAA clubs value the support of members, players, supporters and families. During the 125th Anniversary the GAA in 2009, the arrival of May saw Lá na gClub utilised for an open day and Duhallow clubs got into the spirit of the occasion to ensure a day to remember that reflected all that is good about the GAA
Ideal weather conditions added to the enjoyment for organisers as club programmes varied to meet the demands of young and old.
Cullen played host to the Tony Moynihan Memorial Cup, a confined tournament where a Cork selection bettered Cullen with a run of late points. On applauding the players, Tim Moynihan presented the trophy to his brother Denis.
Dromtariffe came with a novel idea to mark the celebrations, embarking on a fund raising mountain climb to Mushera with participants from five to 65 years of age savouing the picturesque scenery overlooking Duhallow and Muskerry.
Historian Dan Joe O’Keeffe gave a short insight on the background to the Mountain and despite tales relating to witches and highway men that operated in the area from a distant past, thankfully all participants on Lá na gClub day made it back to base.
Meelin hosted a Fun Day with proceedings operating at the local GAA Grounds. Included on the programme were novelty races and events culminated on a Celebrity Bainsteoir with Fr. Denis Stritch, former Cllr Timmy Collins, Gus Brosnan and Jer McAuliffe guiding the fortunes on the sideline.
Newmarket focused on the opportunity for the GAA to highlight the important role of young with long puck for juveniles in addition to football and hurling skills popular as was the cuppa in the their Complex
Freemount GAA grounds emerged a hive of activity, the broad programme dominated by juvenile pursuits and skills. Lismire folk were out in force for fun and games for young and old with Cork ladies footballer Deidre O’Reilly popular on focusing on skills.
Tullylease put together a special effort, the schedule completed on a seven aside tournament involving four teams. The Club’s ladies committee under Secretary Maura Stokes ensured food sizzled for those burning up the calories in a barbeque.
Kiskeam offered an action packed afternoon in their GAA grounds with games, Scór presentations, a barbeque and the club museum under the co-ordination of Donie Cronin a hive for those interested on taking a trip down memory lane.
Rockchapel and Millstreet’s programme enticed boys and girls out to develop their skills through some novelty and fun activity.