In the modern era the use of multi-media production to bring proposals of this type to life has been clearly recognised by the All Saints executive committee. Members and friends were treated to a video story covering the formation of the club in 1975 through to the present day with a focus on development of both facilities and the club’s presence in the town of Ballymena. U16 player Abigail McLarnon and Paddy Murphy who has just completed his juvenile playing days at minor outlined their experience of playing for All Saints along with their hopes for the future. Both stressed the need for the new facilities and the support they will provide in enabling all players to reach their full potential.
A number of founding members of the club were also in attendance to lend their support to the project and included Brian McCambridge and Sean Gallagher. Brian took to the mic and in his address outlined the various phases All Saints had travelled through from playing at Hugomont in the late 70s and early 80s to the purchase of the land for Slemish Park, the building of the club pavillion and the development of the floodlit pitch at Quinn Park, all achieved over the past 50 years. He commended the present club committee for their foresight in identifying the need for the proposed developments and encouraged all with an interest in Gaelic games in Ballymena to support the project.
All in attendance were delighted to welcome another founder member and current club President Denis Martin to the launch. Having also contributed greatly to the growth of the club over the last 5 decades Denis was delighted to hear about the next exciting phase on the night.
The club has made significant progress towards raising funds to support the project but as those gathered heard, there’s still a need for much financial support to bring the plans to fruition. An appeal to current and former members, supporters, parents and local business was made. Details of how to help can be found in the information leaflet attached to this message.
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