Southern Gaels to take part in All-Ireland U-14 Sevens
SOUTHERN Gaels Ladies Football Club will take part in the upcoming Chill Insurance All Ireland Ladies 7-A-Side competition at Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club in Stillorgan, Dublin. In total, over 32 teams from 24 counties will be taking part in the competition on Saturday. Southern Gaels will be the only team in Kerry taking part in the tournament.
Marie Hickey, Uachtarán, Cumann Peil Gael na mBan attended the launch of the Chill Insurance All Ireland U-14 Sevens at Kilmacud Crokes on Tuesday, 12th September 2017. Marie commended Kilmacud Crokes for all their hard in running the competition over the years and helping it grow from strength to strength. She remarked that events such as the Sevens help to promote all that is good about the sport. Marie continued to say she hoped all of the teams and their mentors participate in the competition with great determination and with a spirit of respect for others and above all that they enjoy themselves while doing so.
Ladies Football Chairperson, Daphne Lamb said that she was delighted to have Chill Insurance as sponsors of the All Ireland U-14 Sevens and looked forward to working with Chill Insurance over the coming years.
She went on to say that their financial contribution would greatly assist with the professional and efficient running of the Sevens and she hoped 2017 would be a competitive and enjoyable Sevens, with all participants having fun, sustaining friendships and making new ones!
Kevin Foley, Cathaoirleach, Cill Mochuda na Crócaigh said he is looking forward to welcoming all players and mentors and supporters to Stillorgan for this key event. He hoped that all will enjoy this wonderful event which makes a great contribution to Ladies Football nationally.
2017 will see new teams competing at the Chill Insurance All Ireland U-14 Sevens Competition including Aodh Ruadh from Donegal, Drumgoon from Cavan, Magheracloone from Monaghan and Belcoo from Fermanagh to name a few.
Games will commence from 10am in Páirc De Búrca Glenalbyn, Silverpark and Coláiste Eoin with Plate Final at 4.45pm and Cup Final at 5.30pm in Páirc De Búrca.