SLIGO
GAA 2ND ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE RACE DAY
After the hectic activity of the past
month Sligo GAA supporters have an opportunity to relax and reflect on the
season to date and discuss the upcoming Club Championships at Cleveragh
Racecourse on Tuesday evening 18th August when the Annual Race
Day takes place.
Patrons will be delighted to hear
that the Race Day package has been reduced this year to €20 per person. The
package includes entry to the Races (normally €15), a free Race Card (normally
€3), a free entry to the Race Day Prize Draw with €500 in Prizes and entry to
the Post Race BBQ in Kennedy’s Bar. The GAA ticket will also provide entry to
the Patrons Marquee where Bar and Tote facilities will be available as well as
a Tipster, Traditional music and Spot prizes.
Of course, the day itself is themed
Black & White in keeping with the County colours and it’s hoped all
attending will dress for the occasion. The organisers have again promised the
following events with generous prizes
Best Dressed Lady sponsored by
Kathleen's Fashions
Best Dressed Gent Sponsored by EJ
Menswear
Best Dressed Couple sponsored by
Dalata Hotel Group
The Sligo Race committee have
generously invited both our Minor and Senior panels as their Guests for the
evening to acknowledge their efforts over the past few months and this will add
some further colour to the event.
Peter Greene, Chairman of the Sligo
GAA Race Day committee also advises that the committee have introduced a new
novel event for this year’s Race Day in the form of a 1 mile Race over the
course. The organisers are asking each Club in the County to nominate one
runner dressed appropriately in their Club colours to take on the 1 mile
distance. The Race will finish in front of the main stand and will take place
after the 4th Race on the Card and will have an attractive prize sponsored
by EJ Menswear for the victor. So who will be the fastest GAA miler in
Sligo – come along and support your nominee!
Once the racing is over, patrons can
retire to Kennedy’s bar where the Quinn family will provide a BBQ on the premises
and a good night’s entertainment, hopefully as well as the inaugural event last
year.
Tickets for the event are available
from any member of the Executive or Finance committee or directly from Eamonn
McMunn, County Board Administrator –Phone 087 052 4574.
Sligo GAA wish to thank the following
for their generous sponsorship of Races at the event:
The Sligo Champion
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo
Joe Queenan Gala, Enniscrone
Patrons Marquee is kindly sponsored
by Pet Stop Warehouse, Carraroe Retail Park