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Joe Donovan and Niall Phelan race towards the finish line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
AROUND 200 people gathered outside the Castle Bar and along Rock Street for the annual One Furlong Dash on Rock Street.
The charity event, where representatives from Rock Street watering holes, race from Galvin’s Shop to the Castle Bar for the honour of winning the One Furlong Dash perpetual trophy.
This year a meal for two was thrown in for the winner, but with one proviso; they had to cook it themselves. The winner was, Dominic O’Brien, though shrouded in some controversy. Let’s just say the organisers might give FIFA a run for their money!
Taking part were, Niall Phelan (An Shebeen), Dominic O’Brien (Castle Bar), Keith Daly (Linnane’s Bar), Martin Lacey (Joe’s Place) and Joe Donovan, a free agent, though representing Strand Road at heart.
All proceeds from the dash are going to the Kerry Cancer Link Bus with the event held in honour of Joe Flynn who, with his wife Breda, held the finishing line for many a year.
“It’s a great day out for everyone and it always raises good money for charity,” said Breda Flynn.
“Joe used the bus when he was very sick and it was a great service to have. I’ve mixed feelings today, I know I’d love to have him here and I know he’d love to be here, but I know that he’d appreciate this was done for him,” said Breda.
“It’s a fun event but behind it is something serious because cancer touches everybody, in their family, so you can’t do enough fundraising. The bus is a fantastic link for anyone who gets sick, it’s brilliant,” she added. Scroll down for photos…
Bernie Hart, Caitlin Hart, Joanne Cunningham, Breda Flynn, Aine Hart, David Coffey and Eoin O’Sullivan at the One Furlong Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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The five competitors in the One Furlong Dash, from left: Niall Phelan, Dominic O’Brien, Joe Donovan, Keith Daly and Martin Lacey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
The champ Dominic O’Brien with the One Furlong Dash Perpetual Trophy and his dinner for two. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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The winner Dominic O’Brien is carried shoulder high. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
The crowd at the finishing line of the One Furling Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Elana O’Shea, Rachel Lansausa, Dominic O’Brien, Audrey Moran, Nuala Carey and Rowan Healy, at the One Furlong Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Edel Hobbert, Emer McDade and Lada Hobbert at the One Furlong Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Ashling O’Connor, Denis O’Sullivan and Erin O’Sullivan at the One Furlong Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Sonya Carey, Marian O’Connell and Teresa O’Brien at the One Furlong Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Anne Quirke, Pat Butler and Mary Lacey at the One Furlong Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
David Ross, Amy Quirke, Sophie Ross and Joe Quirke at the One Furlong Dash. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
