Launch of 2008 Ulster Senior Hurling & Camogie Championship
A large crowd was on hand as the 2008 Ulster Senior Hurling & Camogie Championship was officially launched today at the Balmoral Hotel, Belfast.
In
attendance were Tom Daly, President of the Ulster Council, and representatives
from the competition sponsors, Louise Wheatley and Beatrice Cosgrove from Etihad
Airways, and Conor O’Keefe from Guinness.
Tom
Daly commented:
“I
am delighted that this year, for the first time, all 9 Ulster Counties along
with London
will be competing in the Ulster Senior Hurling Championship.”
Along
with the Hurling Championship, Catherine O’Hara and Pat Rafferty, Chairperson
and Secretary of the Ulster Camogie Council were on hand to launch the 2008
Ulster Senior Camogie Championship.
Representatives from each of the competing Counties (Antrim, Armagh, Derry and Down) were also in attendance.
Catherine
O’Hara commented:
“The Ulster Camogie Council are
delighted to be showcasing the Tailored Financial Solutions Ulster Senior
Camogie Championship in conjunction with this year's Ulster Hurling
Championship. It is a very progressive step by both the Ulster GAA and
Camogie Councils, highlighting our joint commitment to
the strengthening of our Gaelic games within our unique family
ethos.”
Among
others in attendance were Terence McNaughton and Sean Delargy, manager and
captain of reigning Ulster Senior Hurling Champions Antrim.
We
would like to express our thanks to Martin Short and the pupils of Holy Child
Primary School, who attended
today’s Launch.
by
Claire Doherty
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