Kilkenny Sport Focus Michael O’Leary

Last year, e Young Irelands Rounders Tournament took place in Gowran for the very rst time and it was a major success with several teams participating.

It's back once again this year in a shortened version, and at time of writing it is scheduled to take place next Wednesday evening in Gowran 23rd of August from 6-8pm, with the Finals scheduled for tomorrow week, Saturday 26th August that will be run o as part of Family Fun Day.

e inaugural Tournament last year drew a huge response with 16 Teams competing from di erent townlands of Gowran/Dungarvan Parish, and the novelty aspect of that certainly added to and enhanced the competition.

e idea of a Rounders

Tournament came about thanks to e Young Irelands Healthy Committee who do trojan work in arranging a variety of events throughout the year.

Last years Tournament was won by Steeples who won e Final against Scart. e Rounders Tournament brought about a wonderful community spirit in Gowran last year, and it's open to all ages of all abilities.

Rounders is a sport that was popular to so many having been played a lot in Primary Schools, and is often the forgotten sport of the