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Underage hurling skills on display

On Sunday, 22nd September, our second annual skills competition took place in Father Tierney park and 37 young hurlers took part in the event. The winners in each section were - Under 8: first, Liam O'Sullivan; second, Stephen Lee; and third, Padraig Keenaghan. Under 10: first Stephen Anderson; second, Oisín Rooney; and third, Patrick Cassidy. Under 12: first, Eddie Lynch; second, Jamie Brennan; and third Colm Kelly. It was a great evenings fun and entertainment for everyone. John Rooney would like to thank Peter Horan, Michael Ayres and Eddie Lynch for all their help on the day and a special thanks to all the parents who helped on the evening and made it such an enjoyable event. Thanks also to Paul Gillespie at C&C and Gerry Lally at BWG Foods for their help with the refreshments.

Aodh Ruadh under 12 hurlers with Peter Horan, manager, John Rooney, selector, and Packie McGrath of McGrath's Bouncy Castles, sponsors of the teams new tracksuits.
Aodh Ruadh under 12 hurlers with Peter Horan, manager, John Rooney, selector, and Packy McGrath of McGrath's Bouncy Castles, sponsors of the teams new tracksuits.

Packy McGrath of McGrath's Bouncy Castles presenting a set of track suits for the Aodh Ruadh under 12 hurlers to their manager, Peter Horan. Also present is the team's captain, Eugene Drummond.
Packy McGrath of McGrath's Bouncy Castles presenting a set of track suits for the Aodh Ruadh under 12 hurlers to their manager, Peter Horan. Also present is the team's captain, Eugene Drummond.

Pauric Keenaghan third place in the under 8 skills competition accepting his medal from Eleanor Rooney.
Pauric Keenaghan, third place in the under 8 skills competition, accepting his medal from Eleanor Rooney.

Stephen Lee, second place in the under 8 skills competition, accepting his medal from John Rooney.
Stephen Lee, second place in the under 8 skills competition, accepting his medal from John Rooney.

Liam O'Sullivan, winner of the under 8 skills competition, accepting his award from John Rooney.
Liam O'Sullivan, winner of the under 8 skills competition, accepting his award from John Rooney.

Peter Horan presenting Patrick Cassidy in medal for coming third in the under 10 skills competition.
Peter Horan presenting Patrick Cassidy in medal for coming third in the under 10 skills competition.

Peter Horan presenting Oisin Rooney with his medal for coming second in the under 10 skills competition.
Peter Horan presenting Oisin Rooney with his medal for coming second in the under 10 skills competition.

Peter Horan presents Stephen Anderson with the award for winning the under 10 skills competition.
Peter Horan presents Stephen Anderson with the award for winning the under 10 skills competition.

Peter Horan presents Colm Kelly with his medal for coming third in the under 12 skills competition.
Peter Horan presents Colm Kelly with his medal for coming third in the under 12 skills competition.

Peter Horan presents Jamie Brennan with his medal for coming second in the under 12 skills competition.
Peter Horan presents Jamie Brennan with his medal for coming second in the under 12 skills competition.

Peter Horan presenting Eddie Lynch with his award for winning the under 12 skills competition.
Peter Horan presenting Eddie Lynch with his award for winning the under 12 skills competition.

Competitors and parents at the end of the 2008 skills competition.
Competitors and parents at the end of the 2008 skills competition.

Report Filed: 29 October 2008