Tony McGowan Road Race cheques presented to charities and organisations

Pictured are The Tony McGowan Run Committee 2023 who recently presented the proceeds of the event held in February, to their chosen charities and associated organisations.

The presentation to the Gavin Glynn Foundation, front Catherine McGowan, with Rachel and Geraldine McGovern accepting the cheque. Back row, from Ailish Keane, Claire Fee, Ita Gray, Lisa Kane and Cyril McKeon.

One of the charities to benefit from the day is the Gavin Glynn Foundation. Local girl Rachel McGovern and her mum Geraldine accepted a cheque on behalf of the foundation. Rachel continues to receive great support from the foundation as her treatment  continues successfully.

Creeslough Community Fund presentation, from left Liam Feely, sports coordinator Drumshanbo Sports Hub, Ailish Keane, Ugh Gallagher who accepted the cheque, Lisa Kane and Cyril McKeon.

The other charity that received a donation is the Creeslough Community Fund. Drumshanbo resident Hughie Gallagher accepted the cheque on behalf of the fund. Hughie’s uncle sadly passed away in the tragedy last October.

Local organisations to benefit from the proceeds are Allen Gaels GAA Club and Drumshanbo AC who support and partner the event each year.

Presentation to Allen Gaels, from Cyril McKeon presenting the cheque to Bernie Blessing, Chairperson All Gaels GAA Club. Back, l-r, Liam Feely, Ita Gray, Catherine McGowan, Lisa Kane and Claire Fee.

Allen Gaels plan to use the donation to organise an event for their juvenile members later this year.
Drumshanbo AC are in the final phase of developing outdoor training facilities for their members so the donation received will go towards this venture.

Without the continued support of the local community, sponsors, local businesses, the gardaí, support services, various media outlets, The Mayflower Committee and the Drumshanbo Sports Hub Co-ordinator, this event could not have successfully gone ahead this year.

The committee wish to thank everyone involved again and hope that many will benefit from all their efforts.
Missing committee members: Éilis McGowan, John Morgan and John McGarry.

Presentation to Drumshanbo AC, back, l-r Liam Feely, Ailish Keane, Claire Fee and Cyril McKeon. Front l-r Lisa and Ollie Kane, Ita Gray, Ruby Kane and Catherine McGowan.