23rd May 2017: For immediate release
PRESS RELEASE
Killarney Athletic officially launched its Annual 7-a-side tournament in Killarney Athletic Grounds, Woodlawn, Killarney on Monday 22nd May. The event which celebrates its 41th anniversary will take place on Monday 26th June at the Killarney Athletic Grounds. This year the main sponsor of the tournament is Killarney Credit Union.
Speaking about the event, Colette Casey of Killarney Athletic stated “We are delighted to be celebrating our 41st year of this event and the competition is open to all ages. Senior Men, Over 35’s and underage boys from 10-16 years” she concluded.
There will be a range of accolades as part of the event, the Premier and Reserve Cups, the Kieran Cahillane Senior Player of the Tournament Award will be on offer for the outstanding player on view, while The Johnny Heffernan Underage Player of the Tournament Award will also be up for grabs. Also, there will be free entry to the 2018 tournament for the Premier Cup winners.
“Killarney Credit Union is delighted to be the main sponsor of the tournament in 2017 and is wonderful to see participation from all ages in this event. We would like to wish all the players the best of luck in this year’s soccer tournament” stated Pat Delaney, Chairman of Killarney Credit Union.
Application forms are available from all branches of Killarney Credit Union - Beech Road, Park Road in Killarney and also in the Kenmare branch. Further information is available on www.killarneyathletic.com.
The entry fee for Senior Men: €200; Over 35s: €150; Ladies: €150
Under 10/12: €75 (Competition 14th + 15th July) Under 14/16: €100.
The closing date for senior entries (to be returned to Killarney Credit Union) is Friday 9th June before 5.30pm. The draw will take place on Monday 12th June in Scotts Bar, Killarney at 9.00pm. The closing date for entry to the underage tournaments will be announced shortly.
Further information is available from www.killarneyathletic.com.