Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club Family Fun Day is back after a lapse of a few years.
Now known as the Eugene Leonard Memorial Family Fun Day in memory of its founder the late Garda Eugene.
“He was a great man for the young people of the town and for the club, both as a player and as a behind the scenes organiser,” said this year’s event chairman Pat Hartnett.
“It’s all happening on Friday, June 10th beginning at 6 pm. Over 200 boys and girls are so far entered in the various games we have organised from the four national schools in the town,” said Pat.
Games for U-6 to U-12
“All players from U-6 to U-12 will play on the night and all four pitches will be used to accommodate all the games.
“There will be lots of novelties taking place like egg and spoon races, sack races, penalty shoot out. There will be 50 metre sprints for young and not so young so the parents can get involved also.
“The senior men’s team and the senior women will be involved with the various teams offering them coaching advice and everyone who takes part will go home with a medal.
Tea, Coffee and Barbeque
“We will have a shop serving teas, coffee and there will be a barbecue on the night.
Entry fee will be €5 for all adults with children free and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
“Cars will not be allowed on the grounds for safety reasons and parking facilities will be available in the field across the road from the football field and there will be room for everyone .
“Please obey the stewards and everyone will have a great evening,” said Pat in conclusion.
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