BACKING THE BLUES

BACKING THE BLUES

Kerins O’Rahillys tonight launched their GoFundMe fundraiser campaign, “BACKING THE BLUES” to help defray costs associated with their upcoming Munster senior journey.

Launching the campaign, chairman Haulie Kerins outlined how winning the senior club championship has been a major boost to the club who have been knocking on the door of the senior championship for past few years without much luck.

He continued “The senior club championship in Kerry is one of the most difficult to win with 8 senior clubs vying for supremacy – its merciless in its intensity and provides some of the best games in the club scene – for example, last year’s final was contested between Austin Stacks and Kenmare Shamrocks who were in the relegation final this season – 7 of the games were won by one point, we beat Spa after extra time in the semi-final and won the final by one point – big battles, small margins.

The team and management have embraced the challenge ahead and are proud to represent Kerry at this elite level particularly in a year where Kerry are All Ireland champions.

This team has given us great enjoyment during the year with highlights being the win over Crokes in the first round, semi finals vs Spa and of course the final vs Templenoe where the teams showed great resilience and composure to get over the line.

However, winning comes at a cost and with a number of lads abroad, others back in college etc the costs rack up quickly – we would appeal to all Kerry Gaels, irrespective of your club allegiance to support “BACKING THE BLUES” initiative to help us on our much anticipated journey. All donations will be greatly appreciated.

Fundraiser organised by Tony Corridon, Club Secretary, on behalf of Kerins O'Rahillys GAA Club.