Mairéad’s legacy honoured at Civic Reception for her team
THE legacy of Mairéad Davey was honoured at a Civic Reception hosted by Sligo County Council for the local girls team she helped mentor to National success in the Community Games.
Mairéad’s husband Seán, daughter Shannon and son Jason were presented with a plaque in memory of Mairéad, who was coach and secretary of the Tubbercurry/Cloonacool Community Games National champions.
The girls won National honours both in 2016 and 2017 and Mairéad played a significant role in their success.
Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Seamus Kilgannon, who hosted the reception, praised the team of exceptional young players and the volunteers who helped in their success.
He said: “In honouring our volunteers, we cherish in particular those special people who made a major contribution to their community, and this evening we recall and celebrate the memory of Mairéad Davey, who was a kind and generous mentor to these young athletes, and an inspirational presence to the many people she befriended in the Community Games movement.”
Cllr Kilgannon added: “Mairéad exemplified what Community Games and volunteerism is all about, and we honour her contribution and cherish her wonderful legacy among the young people she guided to national success.”
The Cathaoirleach also told the players that their achievements are a great source of pride to everyone involved.
He said: “While you have had remarkable success in recent years, you are only starting out on your sporting careers, but what a marvellous foundation you have laid.
“Your achievements are a great source of pride to your families, coaches and teachers, and a source of joy to your local community, and instil wonder into other young children in the area who aspire to follow in your footsteps some day.”
The team won three National honours in 2016 and 2017, including the Futsal title in May and the Indoor Soccer competition last August.