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Fr Dinny McGettigan will conduct the official opening ceremony of the new pitch
Kilmacrennan Celtic FC will host a grand opening day to celebrate their new pitch at Joseph McGettigan Park.
The event will take place next Saturday, August 23. The festivities kick off at 12pm with a Family Fun Day featuring a raffle, bouncy castle, face painting, delicious food, ice cream, and small-sided soccer games.
The highlight of the day will be the official opening ceremony at 3pm, conducted by Fr Dinny McGettigan, marking a proud moment in the club’s history since its founding in 1977.
The celebrations will then continue with an exciting match at 5pm between Kilmacrennan select and Finn Harps select.
To round off the week of activities, the club is also hosting a Fun 3km walk and run around the Ballyboe loop on Friday, August 29, starting at 7:30 pm. Families are warmly encouraged to come along for what promises to be a lovely evening. For the more competitive athletes, chip timing will be available, with prizes on offer across a range of categories.
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The events are part of a fundraising drive to fund the future development of the new pitch and dressing rooms. Kilmacrennan Celtic FC is looking forward to welcoming everyone along.
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