Thrilling finals at Phoenix Project Fundraiser

THE Cup and Shield finals in aid of the Phoenix Project were played last Sunday evening at Leah Victoria Park and they provided great entertainment for all who attended.

The highlight on the playing fields was the Cup Final in which two neighbouring sides went head to head. Mucklagh were the eventual winners against Tullamore but it took the lottery of a penalty shoot out to decide the result.

After extra time the scores were locked at 1-1 and what turned out to be a marathon penalty shoot-out ensued. Eventually it was the Mucklagh players who claimed the glory emergin victorious on an incredible scoreline of 11-10.

The first game played was the Shield Final in which Clonmore beat Clonaslee 3-2. The man of the match was Ciaran Gavin.

The man of the match was John McCourt. Sincere thanks to Columba McDermott who gave his time to referee all the matches and also to Dom Keating of the Combined Counties League for his sponsorship and help and to the Tullamore Club for making the wonderful facilities at Leah Victoria Park available.

The fundraising night also included a table quiz, which was won by Tony McCormacks team, followed by a sponsored leg wax and head shave. Teresa Connolly, Ritzys, had great praise for her staff who have put a huge effort into making the night a success.

Prior to Sunday evening, there were street collections and Church Gate collections in the Daingean Parish Churches along with various raffles. Teresa thanked all who worked or helped in any way by volunteering their services and especially thanked her customers who dug deep in their pockets to support the Project.

The Phoenix Project has offices at The Waterfront Offices, French Church Street, Portarlington, Co Laois. Contact numbers are (057) 8636830 / 8636831 or e-mail support @phoenixproject.ie.

The project also has a website www.phoenixproject.ie which can be accessed for information.

Anyone who would like further information can contact the numbers listed. Anyone who would like to help or support or have their own fundraising event in aid of the project can contact Ritzy Hair Salon.