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Creeslough pupils given private Croke Park tour by GAA President!

written by Katie Gillen June 23, 2023
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GAA President Larry McCarthy welcomed students from sixth class at Scoil Mhuire Creeslough to a tour of the famous Croke Park stadium.

Mr McCarthy made the kind offer while visiting the area following the Creeslough Tragedy.

The class were joined by principal John O’Doherty, teachers Mrs Claire Gallagher and Holly McCarry, SNA Mark Crossan, chairman of St. Michael’s and transport was provided by Conor Carroll.

Larry McCarthy and Liam McElhinney pictured with sixth class Scoil Mhuire Creeslough students at the club wall outside of Croke Park

There was a further surprise for these young children as former minister, Pat the Cope Gallagher, arranged a visit to the Dáil and were greeted by Pearse Doherty, Padraig McLaughlin, Joe McHugh and Brandon McColgan.

Claire, Mark and the class hoping that they will have these seats in Croke Park at the end of July

The group was also treated to a meal by The Bonnenton Hotel and Martin McGettigan on their second last day.

John O’Doherty, Claire Gallagher, Holly McCarry, Mark Crossan, Liam McElhinney and Joe McHugh with the sixth class boys and girls from Scoil Mhuire Creeslough

A fantastic day was had by all and will forever be remembered by the students.

Creeslough pupils given private Croke Park tour by GAA President! was last modified: June 23rd, 2023 by Katie Gillen
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