Transatlantic sponsors Firies GAA

FIRIES GAA is delighted to announce that the Firies U16 and Minors boys have continued their transatlantic relationship with L&M Construction of New York City. A native of Firies, Mike Lenihan of L&M Construction, has not forgotten his roots and generously supports the young men of Firies GAA, much to the delight of the club and their respective management team. Mike lined out for Firies at underage level under the careful stewardship of his neighbours; the late Jerry Foley and Tom Shanahan. He was a very committed young player and played the game with great flair and enthusiasm. His underage career culminated with an East Kerry U-16 Championship in 1996. Following his educational path, Mike took up a carpentry apprenticeship, which has stood well to him to this day. He went on to play senior football with Firies and competed in an O ‘Donoghue cup semi-final for Firies in 2002. Unfortunately for Firies, Mike moved to New York in 2004 to pursue a career in Construction, and not surprisingly he now runs his own very successful construction company in New York.

Tim Foley; U16/Minor manager, spoke about the linkage between Firies GAA and L&M construction stating that “Mike Lenihans’ resounding commitment to the club and indeed, the parish is very much appreciated and valued throughout our tight-knit community, our relationship isn’t as old as the transatlantic cable, but it is as much valued and appreciated within our footballing family in Firies.”

Firies Coiste na nÒg Chairman, Eugene Cosgrave also expressed his gratefulness adding that “It is much anticipated that both sets of players will endeavour to acknowledge Mikes’ contribution with many prosperous days in Pairc Eamonn and further afield”.

Firies minors and u16 boys along with their management teams

Eugene Cosgrave with Diarmuid Linehan, flanked by Firies U16 and Minor boys.