LOCALS GET THEIR DANCING SHOES ON FOR RUGBY CLUB
FOURTEEN couples took to the stage at the Radisson Blu in Sligo last Friday for Sligo Rugby Club’s biggest ever fundraiser.
‘Strictly Sligo Rugby’ brought together 28 willing volunteers who danced off to raise funds for Sligo Rugby Club.
Well known local businessman Eamonn Cunningham of EJs and his dancing partner Monica McElhinney were crowned the winners on the night.
Around 800 people attended the event on the night, exceeding initial expectations.
The event was run with the help of Kevin Rowe Events,
Jean McConnell, PRO of Sligo Rugby Club, told The Sligo Champion: “It was fantastic. The staging company said it was one of the most successful events they have run.
“It was the club’s biggest ever fundraiser.
“Everyone at the club was great about it and all the local businesses were brilliant.
“I think we have exceeded expectations, we definitely hit our target. We were blown away by the support we received.”
The money raised from the event will go towards completing the next phase of development of facilities at the rugby club.
Club Chairman, Michael O’Hehir outlined the developments completed to date and the ambition the club has for the future.
“We are determined to develop a set of facilities here at the club, which will compete with the best in the country,” he said.
“Our plan is progressing well and with the support of the community, we will complete it on schedule.
“We have 18 teams in the club with large and growing numbers in our underage section and we want to provide them with quality facilities to allow them enjoy their rugby”.
The future development of facilities at Hamilton Park will include: Completion of the lights on the new grass pitch – (2018), completion of external facilities (pathways, pitch fencing x 2, extension of roadway) – (2018), Project Clubhouse - Dressing rooms, medical room, new toilet facilities (2019), weights room/gym, hall improvements (including roof ), club house improvements (including kitchen), redevelopment of the main grass pitch and extension to the stand facility to double capacity at circa 200 people.