Sat. 11.30 pm.
‘The Walk to Croker’ will be an ongoing theme of this blog for the next month or so. It will probably become one of the Club’s most notable events. Years ago Tulsk Club engaged in a re-creation march of the Tain, Queen Maeve and the brown or was it white bull of Cooley epic. A couple of years ago Seamus Nugent headed up a Kilglass Gaels walk to Croke Park. Both are now parts of the folklore of those clubs. This is our time to create our folklore. Below is a summary of last Thursday night's planning meeting by the ‘Walk’s’ originator, Kathleen Hanmore.
Tony,
Tus mhaith leath na h-oibre (a good start is half the work).This motivational sean-fhocail could certainly be applied to the Planning stages of the Clubs' Walk to Croker. All three sections of the Club, together with a number of parents, attended the second planning meeting on Thursday night last. Enthusiasm and energy were palpable and many useful and well thought out ideas were proposed to make ‘The Walk’ a success.
Plans are ‘afoot’ to undertake a ‘recce’ of the proposed route to ascertain the best collection points. It is encouraging, that even at this early stage, Captains for the six days of the walk have emerged. Their details will appear on all pre- walk publicity which is being produced by Purcell Print. So please do get in touch and join the fun!
It has also been decided to seek the support and publicity of all forms of media along the route and nationally. GAA clubs on the route will also be contacted.The assistance of Boyle ex-pats, family and personal connections in the various towns and especially those in Dublin will also be sought.
It is planned to "kit" out walkers with a t- shirt and high-vis vests. While conscious and appreciative of the many demands on local businesses for sponsorship, any support and every contribution towards the walk will be much appreciated.
While Barack Obama's visit may be a distant memory, his mantra of "Is feidir linn" is very much in evidence in Boyle GAA Club.
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday (please note change of day) at 9pm.
Tony,
Tus mhaith leath na h-oibre (a good start is half the work).This motivational sean-fhocail could certainly be applied to the Planning stages of the Clubs' Walk to Croker. All three sections of the Club, together with a number of parents, attended the second planning meeting on Thursday night last. Enthusiasm and energy were palpable and many useful and well thought out ideas were proposed to make ‘The Walk’ a success.
Plans are ‘afoot’ to undertake a ‘recce’ of the proposed route to ascertain the best collection points. It is encouraging, that even at this early stage, Captains for the six days of the walk have emerged. Their details will appear on all pre- walk publicity which is being produced by Purcell Print. So please do get in touch and join the fun!
It has also been decided to seek the support and publicity of all forms of media along the route and nationally. GAA clubs on the route will also be contacted.The assistance of Boyle ex-pats, family and personal connections in the various towns and especially those in Dublin will also be sought.
It is planned to "kit" out walkers with a t- shirt and high-vis vests. While conscious and appreciative of the many demands on local businesses for sponsorship, any support and every contribution towards the walk will be much appreciated.
While Barack Obama's visit may be a distant memory, his mantra of "Is feidir linn" is very much in evidence in Boyle GAA Club.
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday (please note change of day) at 9pm.
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