Walkathon raised €28,000 for Naomh Bríd GAA Club
Under starter's orders the first group get ready to go
A HUGE sense of community spirit was on display at the Superbowl in Leighlinbridge recently when young and old gathered to take part in a 24-hour walkathon in aid of Naomh Bríd hurling and camogie club.
The club prides itself on its dedication to promoting sport, while also fostering a sense of unity, teamwork and health among members.
The walkathon served as the club’s primary fundraiser for the year, with hopes high that the generosity of the local community would help fund the substantial running costs. The combined hurling and camogie arms of Naomh Bríd serve around 400 players and members, ranging from under-six all the way through to adult members.
Organisers of the event say they are committed to ensuring they provide the best playing experience and maximise participation across all areas of both clubs as well as providing facilities the community can be proud of.
The event surpassed all expectations and raised over €28,000, which will help to continue the work and ensure that Naomh Bríd remains a vibrant and vital part of the local community.
Alan Brennan of Naomh Bríd Hurling Club told : “We couldn’t have asked for it to go better. There was a lot to be figured out logistically. We are extremely grateful. Everyone worked well together and everyone had great support. We had a few hundred involved in fundraising and then during the day we had activities going on at the pitch, and teams travelled from Bagenalstown, Kilkenny and Westmeath to take part in underage blitzes, activities, games and family fun.”
Donations are used for the upkeep of the pitch, the provision of clean, safe, welcoming facilities, updating and maintaining training and match-day equipment, supporting the development of coaches and training programs, funding camps and workshops to nurture the next generation of hurling and camogie talent, covering medical supplies, physio bills and transport costs and developing infrastructure such as a hurling wall and particularly the dressing room project.
Alan said the club hopes to break ground on the project next year, something he feels will be “great for the parish”.
