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SCORES of budding GAA stars turned out across the county over the last two weeks to pay a special trib- ute to one of Ennistymon’s sporting aera
Youth teams from every corner of the county togged out for the first an- nual Joe McCaw Memorial Cup or- ganised by Bord na nOg Peil and the Ennistymon GAA Club. The final of the U-11 mixed tournament drew a host of players and spectators to La- hinch and Ennistymon last weekend.
“We had great interest in the com-
petition, from every corner of the county. So much so that we had to organise heats in west Clare, En- nis and north Clare before the final weekend, with the final eight teams getting through to the final in Lahi- nch and Ennistymon last week,” said Gerry Murphy, secretary of Ennisty- mon GAA Club.
“We had great interest from all the clubs and a lovely atmosphere at the events. For the final we had tea and sandwiches for everyone, with all the parents helping out, and there was a great family atmosphere about it. The sun was shining, what more
could you ask for.
“The children had a great time and there was a great following from each club. It’s from the family up to the club, that is the whole ethos of the GAA. The matches were very sporting affairs, the referees were very good and everybody had a good mbes
There was also a large measure of home success in the competition with Ennistymon overhauling Wolfe Tones to win the shield while St Breckan’s returned to Lisdoonvarna with the overall cup.
The competition was organised
in the memory of Joe McCaw, who passed away in 2007. Joe was in- volved with Ennistymon teams at all levels throughout his life and served as club president before his death.
“Joe was involved in the club for years and years, the club was really in his blood. He also trained the U- 12’s before he passed away so a youth competition like this was very appro- priate for him,” continued Gerry.
‘This is the first time that we have held the tournament in his honour but we are hoping to continue it on from here and make it into an annual event.”