Dromtarriffe GAA Movethon

We in Dromtarriffe GAA are in the process of buying an additional field, which we will be developing into an all-weather pitch.

We have secured the grants available to develop the field but need to raise a loan to purchase the field. This is a big undertaking for our club, but with the great support of the public in Duhallow and beyond, we will succeed. We recently embarked on a fundraising event for this project and held a 24-hour sponsored sports event, our Movethon, from 5pm June 16th to 5pm June 17th.

This was a huge success, and besides raising funds to begin the buying of the field above, it was also a very social event with club members, their families, and supporters gathering and socialising in the clubhouse and pitch in Dromtarriffe. This social event resulted in a great mix of the generations and fun, music, singing, sport, games and ultimately, movement by all.

It began with old-style sports for the youngest members of Dromtarriffe club. This was followed by mass for all deceased club members and family members, said by Fr. Barty O’Doherty. Following on from this, was more music from those musicians who had played for the mass, and plenty of songs from the some of the talented songsters present, to add to the great atmosphere in the clubhouse that night. The various age-groups then took their allocated slots throughout the Friday night, and on the Saturday, with regular updates posted on social media of the Movethon.

The annual Brian Cronin Football Blitz ensured more exciting sport on the Saturday. The 24 hour event culminated in a Colour-run, on the Saturday evening, which was great fun for all who took part, young and old, and was an apt way to end what was a sociable, successful, and very enjoyable event for all who attended. Being a community event, the nourishment, in the form of tasty sandwiches and baking to keep the ‘movers’ going for the 24 hours, was very kindly sponsored by IRD Duhallow, for which Dromtarriffe Club is very grateful. IRD Duhallow also helped us out with the signage for the event. So, a big thank you to IRD Duhallow for these kind gestures.

A big thank you also to each and everyone in the club who made this event happen, and most of all, to everyone who bought a line or contributed in any way, to our fundraiser. Huge appreciation also to the businesses who generously donated to this important fundraiser. For anyone who would still like to donate to the fundraiser, the link below is still open.

There is still a journey to go with the buying of the field, but with the generous support and goodwill from our parish, community and our supporters at home and away, we hope to have a modern and wonderful facility for this, and future generations.