St Mullins GAA Club walkathon was a runaway success!

The successful 24-hour walkathon involved players and members from the ladies’, juvenile and senior clubs
St Mullins GAA Club walkathon was a runaway success!

Marie Kehoe, Catherine Fluskey, Mary Kehoe, Áine O’Carroll and Jacinta Ryan

Evelyn Murphy and her daughter Anna
Evelyn Murphy and her daughter Anna

ST MULLINS GAA Club recently held a successful 24-hour walkathon involving players and members from the ladies’, juvenile and senior clubs. 

Walkers pictured on the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon
Walkers pictured on the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon

This collaborative event aimed to raise funds for the development of a new pitch, a project that has garnered widespread community support. In the lead-up to the event, teams were actively fundraising with participants and worked collectively towards a €1,000 target. 

Pictured on the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon
Pictured on the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon

Their efforts, alongside those of other teams, were instrumental in driving the fundraising initiative. The walkathon also received significant backing from local businesses, reflecting the community's commitment to enhancing facilities in St Mullins.

Walkers pictured during the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon
Walkers pictured during the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon

Club secretary Michael Kehoe said: "This support of local business and the wider community has been excellent. We greatly appreciate the efforts that people have gone to, to support our fundraising event. We are confident that our fundraising target will be reached and we look forward to beginning the next phase of work on our new pitch." 

Roisin Kehoe with Emily and Ali Fluskey at the walkathon
Roisin Kehoe with Emily and Ali Fluskey at the walkathon

The funds raised are earmarked for the ongoing development of the GAA grounds, aiming to benefit all club members and the broader community. 

At the St Mullins GAA 24-hour walkathon Ellie and Sarah Fenlon and Abbie Nolan
At the St Mullins GAA 24-hour walkathon Ellie and Sarah Fenlon and Abbie Nolan

Throughout the event, participants and supporters were encouraged to stay updated on social media, which provided real-time news and information. 

Michael Fluskey, Pat Kehoe, Brendan Kavanagh and Lorcan Ryan took part in the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon fundraiser
Michael Fluskey, Pat Kehoe, Brendan Kavanagh and Lorcan Ryan took part in the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon fundraiser

The success of the walkathon underscores the strong community spirit in St Mullins and the collective dedication to advancing the infrastructure of the club.

Adam Foley, Killian Grennan, Harry Kehoe and Donal Ryan at the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon
Adam Foley, Killian Grennan, Harry Kehoe and Donal Ryan at the St Mullins GAA Club 24-hour walkathon

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