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Katie Gentleman, Kit Ryan, Leanne Ryan, Gerald O’Grady, Maeve Gentleman and Holly Mai White at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
AS they celebrated their 30th anniversary dinner in the Ballygarry House Hotel back in January 2020, little did the folks in the Kerry GAA Supporters Club think they wouldn’t get together again for a social for the next three years.
However, a global pandemic tends to scupper the best laid plans so it was a relief for around 140 of the Kerry GAA faithful that they could gather again at the same venue on Saturday night.
And there was a lot to celebrate! Kerry bridged a gap of eight years to bring Sam home and the canister took pride of place at the social with Chairman of the County Board Pat O’Sullivan, manager Jack O’Connor, players Sean O’Shea, Joe O’Connor and — fresh from his club’s All-Ireland success — David Clifford the special guests on the night.
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PRO of the Supporters Club, Martin Leane, said it was good to be back in Ballygarry.
“We’ve been waiting a while alright, but what a way to come back with the Sam Maguire here! A lot of people missed the social as it’s the last meeting before the National League begins. It’s the traditional pre-league build-up.”
Martin also said that a number of great Kerry GAA supporters have passed away since the last social.
“We’ve lost a lot of people over the past three years, like every other parish and club. All of them will be remembered here tonight,” said Martin.
The first away bus trip of the season starts next week with the long journey to Donegal. Leaving next Saturday, it’s an overnight trip costing €130 per person with a limited single supplement available at €150. This includes coach, hotel B&B and evening meal.
Two coaches are heading north and there’s still a few places available. Message them via their Facebook page click here. Scroll down for photos…
Paul Horan, Caitriona Horan, DJ Downey, John Creedon and Mary Allen at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Bernie Keane, Josephine Hartnett, Ger Broderick and Ted Halpin at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Margaret Howard, Bridie Carmody, Trish Conlan and Bridie Howard at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Liam Dennehy, Maureen Dennehy and Gerard O’Sullivan at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Catherine and Dave Buckley at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paddy and Grainne Nolan at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Elaine O’Connor, Lorraine O’Mahony and Carmel O’Mahony at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Margaret Sears, Mary Claire McCarthy, Maisie McCarthy,, Orla O’Connor, James O’Connor, Ciaran Sears and Tom Sears at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary, Helena and Jim Wrenn at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Joe O’Connor, Sean O’Shea and David Clifford with Chairman of the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Donie O’Leary at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Trisha King, Maura King, Geraldine King and Layla King at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary, Clíona and Martin Leane at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Padraig McGillicuddy welcomes Chairman of the Kerry County Board Pat O’Sullivan to the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lacey and Bill Reidy with Elaine O’Connor at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bernard and Noreen Lynch with Kerry O’Shea at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
John O’Connell, John Joe Sugrue, Donie O’Leary and John King at the Kerry GAA Supporters Club Social at the Ballygarry House Hotel on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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