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Michael Moynihan and Chairperson of Na Gaeil Conor Kavanagh at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
DESPITE the awful weather, the Na Gaeil faithful gathered in great numbers at the clubhouse in Killeen on Friday night for their annual Race Night fundraiser.
The local community once again dug deep to support the event by buying horses for the races and advertising in the programme.
All horses purchased were entered in a draw to compete in the prestigious final race, The Na Gaeil Gold Cup, with a prize of €1,000 for the winner, won in the end by Donal Lucey.
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It cost €50 to purchase a horse with owners winning €75 in each race. There was also a Best Dressed Lady and Gent competition during the night which was won by Amelia O’Callaghan and Jimmy Ó Suilleabháin respectively while Denis Sugrue proved an entertaining MC as always.
Chairperson of the club, Conor Kavanagh, said they were delighted with how the Race Night turned out and their fundraising initiatives in general.
“We’ve an absolutely fantastic fundraising committee here, chaired by Terry McEneaney, and we’ve partnered with a number of businesses from the locality who have not only supported us for tonight, but are also sponsoring signs around our ground. It’s a win-win for both sides and we’re extremely grateful to all who made it a success,” said Conor.
The proceeds from the Race Night will go towards catering for all training requirements for over 500 boys and girls, from under 6 to Senior; catering for Scór na nÓg and Scór Sínsir and maintaining and upgrading club facilities, both indoors and outdoors. Scroll down for photos…
MC for the evening Denis Sugrue with James Costello and Terry McEneaney at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Rory Reen and Best Dressed Man Jimmy Ó Suilleabháin at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alison O’Brien, Keith Canty and Ger Farrell at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Helen Brazil, Betty and Dinny Culloty at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking the bets were, in front; John Keating, Anne Marie Lucey and Joe Clifford. At back; Donal Lucey, Cathy Carey and Mary Maunsell at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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MJ Burke, David Tarmey and Philip O’Connor at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rebecca McCarthy with Dylan, Max and Isabelle McCarthy at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Liam Cooper, Óisín O’Sullivan, Danny Brick and Eoin Tansley at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Denis Sugrue being interviewed by Isabelle McCarthy at the Na Gaeil GAA Race Night on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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