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“THERE’LL BE something there for everyone,” says PRO Seamus O’Sullivan of the bumper day’s activity planned for Gurteen this Saturday as St Joseph’s Doora-Barefield officially open their new facilities.
GAA General Secretary, Paraic Duffy will be present for the occasion as will former RTÉ match commentator of 62 years Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, while Clare County Board and Munster Council officials will also attend.
“These facilities are among the best in the country,” says PRO Seamus O’Sullivan. “Our development is built on the exceptional contributions to those, who over the year promoted and fostered Gaelic games in the parish.
“These facilities are a permanent memorial and thank you to the Gaels of Kilraghtais, Templemaley and Doora who founded St Joseph’s. These facilities are also a commitment to the future of the children of the parish for years to come. Roslevan served us well, but I am confident that Gurteen will be even better.
“Over the past decade much has been achieved. It would not have been possible without the support of the community and without the time, effort and dedication of so many club members.
“Their reward will be in knowing that they have provided a facility which will serve the community of Doora-Barefield for this generation and for many generations to come,” O’Sullivan adds.
“These facilities are a lasting trib- ute to all those who promoted and played our games from as far back as 1887. We honour the people who had the vision to found St Joseph’s and purchase Roslevan. It was that vision and that asset that has secured the developments here in Gurteen,” says club chairman Tom Duggan.
“Our new home his this generation’s commitment to our youth and to the future generations and will bring honour and distinction to the maroon and white of St Joseph’s.
“The name of St Joseph’s DooraBarefield is recognised across the GAA world for its achievement which were crowned with the winning of the All-Ireland hurling title on St Patrick’s Day in 1999. I am confident that our structures and facilities will soon deliver more silverware,” the club chairman adds.