Match in memory of Paddy

HUNDREDS of people were in the Showgrounds on Saturday for the Paddy McCarrick fundraising match in aid of the RNLI.

Much- loved Paddy, from Garavogue Villas, died two months ago after a kayaking accident and his family, wife Phil, daughter Lisa and son Thomas along with their extended family and Paddy’s friends decided to organise a fundraising football match to give something back to the RNLI.

The match was a big success and saw a team from the Blue Lagoon take on the Sligo University.

It was the Blue Lagoon who came away with a 2- 1 win after an exciting match with both sides bringing a large crowd of support.

Paddy’s daughter Lisa said they were so grateful to everyone who came to support the match. “What can I say... such a brilliant day/ night. It was just fantastic from start to finish.

“Thanks to everyone who came out and donated. It means so much to us to know how well thought of and loved dad was.

“Thanks so much to the boys in the Blue Lagoon and all the hard work they put in.

“And to Darren Hurd and all the Sligo University team for such a brilliant game.

“Until next year.”

We are champions! The Blue Lagoon team celebrate after winning the Paddy McCarrick Memorial Tournament in the Showgrounds on Saturday. Pics: Carl Brennan.

The Sligo University Hospital team, runners up in the Paddy McCarrick Memorial Tournament.

Lisa and Thomas McCarrick at the football match in memory of their dad, Paddy.

John McNulty, Blue Lagoon, in action with Ciaran Adams of Sligo University Hospital.

There was a big crowd at the fundraising match for the RNLI.