FUNDRAISING FOR THE WOMEN’S TEAM FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, CANADA, 2014
Last Thursday night, 27th November was the fundraising quiz for the Irish Women’s Squash team travelling to the Women’s World Team Championship in Canada, which started on Monday 1st December. Niamh Maher from Classic 4fm was quizmaster. There were 20 tables battling it out till the last round. The winners were Ray McDonnell’s team from Fitzwilliam and only 2 points behind were Jo Hussey’s team from Old Belvedere. There were also spot prizes given out between rounds.
The winner of “Spot the Ball” was Jim Coyne (see attached for correct sheet). HERE
At the auction Brenda Flynn beat off the opposition and bought the Neil Diamond concert tickets.
The raffle winners were
| Framed t-shirt signed by Women’s World No. 1 | Donal Coughlan |
| Squash racket | Maurice Collins |
| Squash racket | Rory Byrne |
| €50 voucher for Marty Evans Shop | Paul Byrne |
| Tickets for Saturday Night Show | Teresa Dunne |
| €50 voucher for Hicken Lighting | Myron Evans |
| Butlers Chocolates | Niall Rooney |
| Wine | Linda Heuston |
There are many people we would like to thank for all the help we received in the fundraising.
Those who donated prizes – Eoin Ryan, Martyn Evans Shop, Neil Murphy, Jennifer Dillon, Aisling Blake, Gina Menzies, Teresa Dunne, Rosie Barry, Brenda Flynn, Deirdre Baker, Dara O’Flynn.
Those who helped on the quiz night – Kate and Rory Barry and Rory’s mates, Paul & Ross who checked the answers; Niamh Maher the quizmaster; Madeline, Aisling, Laura, Breanne, Gina Menzies, Niamh Maher and Gavin Doherty, all of whom set questions and Barbara and her team from Fitzwilliam.
Those who sold lots of tickets, Brian McNally, Anita Mylotte, Brenda Flynn, Niamh Maher, Joe Ruddy, Brian Mahon, Lee Healy, Derek Ryan, Laura Mylotte and Kevin Moore.
And lastly, we would like to thank all of you who came along and gave your much appreciated support. Best of luck to the girls at the Womens World team championships.
Thanks from Rosie Barry and Anne Costello.
