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Athenry U-16 Cup Final 2001

Our club had many milestones over the last thirty odd years but none greater than our current project which sees the completion of our Astroturf all weather pitch in our grounds in Moanbaun. We have taken many bookings already for the pitch which is open to any club for use for soccer, football, running, jogging, and any other kind of outdoor activity.

You can book your time by contacting our secretary, Paul Mitchell.

Local clubs and indeed schools can avail of the pitch any time day or night. It is advisable to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Phase 2 of our development will commence in the Autumn of next year and this will include a fully fitted clubhouse to serve all our under-age teams and our two senior teams. Parking will also be developed to have the whole complex more user friendly.

Athenry First Division League Winners 2001

Finally, it is thanks to the following that this facility has come to Athenry, with the help of the following generous benefactors: The Department of Tourism and Sport, local T.Ds, Councillors. Peter Gilhooley; Belville, John Flaherty; Park, Tom and Olive Coffey; Castlegate Hotel, Mike and Marie Carr; The Old Wall Iggy Daly Cross St. Athenry, the members of our monthly draw, those who support our advertising campaign of the pitch and the committee who worked tirelessly over the past years.

The committee would greatly appreciate if you would support our sponsors in any way you can.

The committee is as follows:

Chairman: Finian Gardner

Treasurer: Timmy Holian

Secretary: Paul Mitchell

Pro. Lyster McNamara, Eddie Fox, Peter Gilhooley, Mixer Quinn, Tommy Fahy and Willie Killen.

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Written by To be confirmed!

Published here 24 May 2023 and originally published Christmas 2001

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