The first Ultra participant to complete the Ultra section of the DWC, Geraldine O’Sullivan from Bantry Athletic Club receiving her medal from club chairman, Terry Boyle.
Lotto
Our lotto was held last Monday night, May 6th in Skelper Quane’s Bar due to the Dingle Way Challenge. Winning numbers will be included in next week’s notes.
Dingle Way Challenge 2016
Last Sunday saw St. Pats GAA host the fourth Dingle Way Challenge with the aim to raise funds for the development projects the club is undertaking to enhance our facilities for our players, members and the greater community in general, and it was a resounding success! We were blessed with the weather as participants for the Ultra route gathered at the clubhouse as early as 3.30am for registration and briefing on safety from the organising committee. The walk itself was 57km long for the very fit ultra participants and 46km for the DWC proper which was broken down into 4 stages as walkers got to experience the most westerly peninsula in Europe overlooking the Blasket Islands, Skellig Rock and Inch beach. Participants were treated to breakfast at Strand Hotel, Inch and lunch at Camp Schoolhouse. This year’s walk was the most challenging especially at the Loop of Inch Island, but guts and perseverance prevailed as participants were greeted at the finishing line by members of the organising committee with a DWC medal, ice-pop, water and lots of refreshments. The first Ultra participant to arrive at the finishing line was Geraldine O’Sullivan from Bantry Athletic Club at 2.20pm. After all the walking was done, all were invited to Skelper Quane’s Bar for a BBQ and a chance to interact with other walkers and members of the community.
Overall, the event was the most successful to date with over 300 participants ensuring that all the hard work put by the committee and club in general paid off. The club will like to use this opportunity to thank our main sponsor, Yummy Cafe and all the other businesses who contributed to this event by providing services, food, drinks and donating generously. We encourage all our club members to support these businesses in any way they can. Many thanks to Derryquay ICA for helping out with the catering, our club members and members of the general public who supported the event by participating and contributing in to small ways to the smooth running of this event. Well done to Derek, James and the rest of the organising committee for the meticulous planning in ensuring everything ran like clockwork. Finally, a huge thanks goes to all the walkers who participated and ensured that it was a success. It wouldn’t have happened without your participation and we appreciate it.
Juvenile Academy
There was no academy action last Sunday because of the DWC. Our juveniles and parents were involved in a fun walk, which was part of the DWC, starting at St. Brendan’s church in Curraheen and culminating in our field.
U12’s: There was no game last Sunday due to the DWC, however, the match v Kilcummin B has been rescheduled for this Friday, 10th of June in Kilcummin. We wish them the best of luck.
Seniors
Our seniors played Ardfert in Round 4 of the County League last Tuesday. We will have details of the game in next week’s notes. Our next match is this Saturday, 11th June when we are away to Tarbert in Round 5 of the County League. Throw-in is at 7pm. Best of luck lads!
Senior B Team
We play Ballydonoghue in Round 4 of the County Junior League on this Friday10th June in Blennerville @ 7.30 PM
Last weeks Round 3 game against Castleisland Desmonds was deferred to the week after next. More details next week.
Feile 2016
Our Feile committee and U14 coaches are busy putting plans together for the visit of Delaware Gaels from Philadelphia, USA, who will be arriving on Monday the 20th of June. St Pats are drawn in division 9 with Delaware Gaels Dingle and Offaly completing the group.
Cul Camp 2016
The St Pats Cul Camp will take place between the 8th and 12th of August from 10am to 2.30pm everyday. It provides boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 13 with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. Booking can be made online at the Cul Camp official website:www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie/booking/online/. Each child will receive FREE Kellog’s GAA gear and backpack.
Junior /Leaving Cert. Exams
The club will like to wish its students sitting their exams this week the best of luck.
Congratulations
Congrats to Tomas O’Sullivan who got selected for the Kerry Cumann na mBunscoil team and will be playing in Fitzgerald’s stadium on the day of the Munster final.
Sympathy
The club would like to extend its sympathy to the family and friends of Michael Martin Ballyroe formely The Maharees and New York and also to Patrick Rohan Camp. May they rest in peace.
