Paddy McLoughlin match

THE late Paddy McLoughlin was honoured with by his many friends and family at a special fundraising match in the Showgrounds on Saturday.

Football mad Paddy died in August and his family wanted to raise money for Croí, a charity who helped them when Paddy was in hospital, both in Sligo and Galway.

Lots of fundraising was done throughout the region ahead of the event with proceeds assisting Croí providing their worthwhile services.

McLoughlin’s All-Stars, the team made up of Paddy’s family were the overall winners in an entertaining tournament with Glenview Stars and Cartron Cowboys also taking part.

Paddy was a huge Sligo Rovers fan his whole life and is greatly missed by all who knew him.

Organisers of the event paid tribute to him and thanked everyone who helped out in sponsorship, businesses who donated prizes, all who came along on Saturday and the teams for taking part.

It is hoped to become an annual event.

Paddy McLoughlin’s family at the Paddy Mcloughlin Charity Match in the Showgrounds last Saturday. Pics: Carl Brennan.

Jasmin, Patrick and Jack Farrell at the Paddy McLoughlin fundraising match.

Supporting the Paddy McLoughlin fundraising match for Croí at the Showgrounds.

Soccer Republic’s Alan Cawley playing at the Paddy Mcloughlin Charity Match in the Showgrounds.

Louise Reynolds-Mcloughlin, Lydia McLoughlin and Charlene McKenna-McLoughlin at the Paddy Mcloughlin Charity Match.

Georgie Gorman sings The Town I Knew so Well.

Martin Langan and Eric Gilmartin.

Call Callaghan, Owen Mcloughlin and Jason McLoughlin.