On Saturday 8th July 2023 we launched our first Hurling for Hunger Charity Tournament; a joint venture between Naomh Gall and Naomh Bríd. Our aim was to raise funds to be divided equally between our two chosen charities: Foodstock in Andersonstown and the Daughters of Charity for their projects in Africa.
The Community Solidarity Hub (Foodstock) in Andersonstown provides invaluable services to those in our community, to name but a few:
Mutual Aid food supplies & practical support for individuals and families
Solidarity Cafe and warm space
Giving Gardens Vegetable Project
Physical Health & Wellbeing Sessions
The Daughters of Charity is an international community founded by St Vincent De Paul and St Louise De Marillac. Currently there are nearly 16,000 sisters living and working in over 90 countries throughout the world. In the spirit of their founders the Sisters strive to make a difference to the lives of people who are poor, disadvantaged or discriminated against. What they do is provide Health Services, Nutrition Programmes, Education and Social Services for those most in need.
The teams who kindly joined us on this first venture were the two host teams and All Saints, Ardoyne Kickhams, East Belfast and Loch Mor Dal Gcais. The games were played at De La Salle Park Milltown and Musgrave Park. The sun shone that day and everyone enjoyed the games that were played in the right spirit. Thanks to our referees Paul McDonnell, Ray Matthews and Anthony Carleton for their time and support.
The grand total raised was £4,000, special thanks to all our sponsors including:
McCulla
Rush Digital
Syndeo
Davy’s Corner Shop
Naan Doughs
Direct Furniture
Strakonice Hurlers
Bourke Sport
Josephine Murray
Priscilla & Jimmy Drain
Kevin Fanning
Mitie Security
………..and all those who donated in any way
Thanks too to KIT Sportswear for their help with the logo and jersey design, the jerseys can still be order on their Website…
The day was a great success in many ways and we’re looking forward to repeating it next year.
