Firstly, Sensei
Danilo & I would like to thank all who partook in the Kickathon on
Friday and the Ireland Vs Scotland Event. We estimate over €750 was
raised for Kerry’s people in need. If anyone has anymore sponsorship,
please hand it to us in reception. We are trying to raise another €250
to bring the total to €1000.
On final tally
of points Ireland scored 125 and Scotland 126, which means the Celtic
Karate Cup will travel to Scotland until we get our chance to reclaim it
in July. If you enjoyed the event and would like to compete in other
events both nationally and internationally, please let us know. In order
to compete at this level, it means we would have to prepare a dedicated
squad, in training sessions, separate to normal class schedule. These
would alternate from Kenmare to Killarney every week, on either a
Saturday or a Sunday. All those interested should register their details
with Orla. We also plan on travelling to the Malta 4 Nations in March.
(Orla@KerryKarate.com for
details).
Sensei
Danilo & I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following:
Sensei Niall Wright for a
massive effort this weekend- Thank You. The Scottish Team & SKF
for impeccable sportsmanship, control and respect at all times, all
parents who helped out with supervision and over the weekend including
parents who helped us clean & prepare, Jose Van der Wouw – Thank you for
your help, Sean & Sarah Collins who provided the shop, supervision and
provided the tables & Chairs, the Irish dancers at the opening ceremony
– Niamh Dalton and her parents Damien & Maureen - and also Ciara who
danced as well, The Kenmare and Castletownbere Brown & Black Belts –
especially Shaunagh & Caoimhe Downing, Mark O Callaghan Lynch – also
Mark’s mother, Mary for jumping in and cleaning so we could run the
events more efficiently, Kevin Quill, Fiona Cronin and more, All at O’
Sullivan D’arcy’s and Killarney Advertiser for the parking especially
Padraig for arranging it, the team at Quality Hotel – for allowing us to
host the opening ceremony and hosting the Scottish Team, Mick O Shea,
Joannie & Billy O Donoghue who helped us arrange the Medical aids, Olive
O Sullivan D’Arcy for chaperoning on Saturday Night, Dawn Dairy Cheese
Strings Snack – sponsorship, Kerry Spring Water – sponsorship, Leane's
Toolhire – sponsorship, Atlantic Signs – Sponsorship, Áras Padraig for
the chairs and most importantly all the FSKD Students who competed
for demonstrating such grace in winning & loosing, and utmost respect at
all times, their parents for
their support and for making it possible for the students to compete,
and to all who made pictures & Banners including Prioncioas McCurtain’s
GaelScoil.
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