Araglen Desmonds Buí Hosts G4M&OS Blitz, Supporting Local Girl Guides

Araglen Desmonds Buí Hosts G4M&OS Blitz, Supporting Local Girl Guides

Boherbue GAA grounds was the place to be last Saturday, May 10th as Araglen Desmonds Buí hosted their first ever G4M&OS blitz on one of the finest days of the year so far. The sun shone as G4M&OS teams from Spa, Rathmore, Dromtariffe, Kilshanning, Mountcollins, Inch Rovers and, of course, Araglen Desmonds Bui brought their A-game to participate in this fundraising blitz. All proceeds from the event went to the Boherbue Girl Guides who are attending Orbit International Camp this August in Clongowes Co Kildare.

At 2.30pm, local lady and leader with the Boherbue Girl Guides, Eileen Houlihan, led a group warm up for all players and coaches which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Eileen ensured everyone was prepared and ready with an enthusiastic and enjoyable start to the day. This fun warm up set the tone for the brilliant day of football and fun that was about to unfold. From 3pm to 5.30pm, each team played at least three matches with the emphasis on having fun while playing football. The blitz style format ensured that there was plenty entertainment for the spectators and supporters as two games were played simultaneously. Each game lasted 10 minutes with a short break between each. Penalty shoot outs for both players and coaches provided some entertainment between the matches, where Araglen Desmonds Bui and Mountcollins came out on top. Insta Coffee was also on hand to provide refreshments for all and Boherbue Girl Guides provided home baking for the many spectators and players. A prize for best kick out, best point and best team spirit was also awarded on the day. When the fun and festivities concluded, the teams made their way to Murphy’s in the village where they sang and danced the night away!

The event was a huge success and Araglen Desmonds Bui G4M&Os would sincerely like to thank everyone who made such an event possible. Thanks to all who sponsored prizes, helped with setting up, brought raffle tickets and contributed in any way.

Araglen Desmonds Bui G4M&OS Coach, Tony Ankettel, put in an immense amount of work to ensure the G4M&Os blitz was possible and a successful day out for all.

All smiles from players of the Araglen Desmonds Bui G4M&Os team. Included are Jessica Baron, Caitriona Forde, Caitriona Hickey, Fiona Enright, Elaine Courtney, Marian Hickey, Gillian Kenny and Mary Ita Murphy

Players and coaches from Araglen Desmonds Bui, Rathmore, Dromtarriffe, Spa, Mountcollins, Killshannig and Inch Rovers pictured following a successful and enjoyable day of football.