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All roads lead to Jack Mackin Park, Newry this Saturday 30 July when local sporting stars from the 80's and 90's will be gathering to raise funds in support of one of their own while raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease.
Organised by St John Bosco GFC the event is in support of their club member and Down star Marty Lynch and his battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
Marty played at every level for Down, a proud Newry Gael, Marty captained Down U21 to Ulster Championship in 1984 and it is hoped many of that team will join us on the day. He played with distinction for Down seniors from 1983 to 1988, a respected and 100% committed competitor for club and county Marty played to late 90’s and helped Bosco secure the Down Intermediate championship in 1996. Just part of this talented sportsman varied sporting resume in our town.
Legends4Lyncho will feature just that, some of the greatest local Gaels from the 80’s who played with or against Marty will shoot it out in a penalty competition and crossbar challenge against some of the greatest players from Down, Armagh and Ulster ever to play the game.
The four local Newry clubs, Bosco, Shamrocks, Mitchel’s and Ballyholland will roll out (literally) their greatest stars from the 80’s and early 90’s for the challenge. Competing against them will be Down legends featuring Greg Blaney, Mickey Linden, 1994 All Ireland captain DJ Kane, Michaela Downey, Greg McCartan and legendary goalkeeper Neil Collins to name a few. Armagh contingent includes Benny Tierney, Oisin McConville and Stephen McDonald and there will be Ulster stars like Sean Kavanagh and special guests including Frank Mitchell. Hopefully Frank brings the weather!!
How will the local lads bear up against some of the greatest ever to play the game – only way to find out is join us on the day for the craic and the banter and to raise much need funds for MND.
There will also be an Under 9 tournament between Bosco and Shane O’Neills starting at 3pm, so come early and see the next generation of Down and Armagh stars in the making.
Saturday 30 July, 3.30pm Jack Mackin Park – Big crowds expected so come early.
MND collection at the gate.
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