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Slaney Sport
7 January 2014
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Michael Foley Bursary Pudding Run
in fabulous early morning sunshine the friends, team mates, colleagues and family of the late Michael Foley came together once again for the annual St. Stephen’s Day Pudding run at Bellefield GAA Complex. “This yearly gathering goes from strength to strength” according to one of the main organisers Phil Kearney who along with his brother Jim are the men responsible for the setting up of the Michael Foley Bursary Fund - proceeds of which go each year to assist a chosen CBS student to go on to third level. Phil welcomed the large gathering saying that
the event had become a fantastic festive get together where those who knew Michael continue to unite in his memory. He called for a moments silence for two friends who had participated in last year`s run but where sadly no longer with us - the late Brendan Tobin and Paddy Murphy. Maria Nolan Secretary of Rapparees/Starlights then gave the signal to the runners for the off and the 6th Pudding Run began. Afterwards the crowd returned to Bellefield GAA for refreshments and presentation to the winners as follows: 1st runner - Pat Kirwan
Askamore. 2nd runner - Declan Ivers and Maurice Donohoe. 1st Female runner - Maire Kirwan Askamore. 2nd Female runner - Joanne Creane. 1st Walker - Dickie Murphy. 2nd Walker - Jim Kearney. 1 s t F e m a l e Wa l k e r Annemarie Ivers and Olive Murphy. 2nd Female Walker - Ciara Foley. 1st Granny - Nuala Murphy and Helen Moorehouse. 1st Walker with Dog - Mary and Anna Jevens. 1st Buggy - Jim Bob Dempsey. 1st U/14 Boy - William Doyle
Left: Organisers Jim Kearney, Terri Foley and Phil Kearney. Right: Kevin Foley and Ben Edwards looking comfortable on the home straight. All pics: Maria Nolan.
and Dylan McVeigh. 1st Boy - Conal Kervick. 1st Girl - Meadhbh Foley, Eimear Byrne and Ellie Jevens. A special prize was presented to Michelle Foley for her
Kick start your New Year in Enniscorthy Pic: Donal Cullen
first time completing the course. The total amount raised in donations was €1,036.50 and for the day after Christmas that is no mean feat – and a
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tremendous testament to all those involved. Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you all again this time next year. – Maria Nolan
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