The sun shone on Castlemitchell on Saturday as the club celebrated in style their 75th anniversary. The day started with over 100 underage players playing exhibition matches. Special guest Liam O'Neill GAA President having mingled and spoken with everyone officially opened the new spectator stand, launched the 5 year Strategic Plan, acknowledged the victorious Castlemitchell teams down through the years by presenting a representative of each team with a commemorative medal and then turned the sod on the new training hall which the club has just been allocated €90,000 in the Sports Capital Programme. The celebrations continued in the Clanard Court Hotel with one of the largest attended Dinner Dances. Special guest Ger Donnelly, Co. Board Vice Chairman, presented the Player of the year awards to the Ladies and men teams. Recipients were Men - Senior: Joe Maher, Junior: Craig Dunphy, Young: Killian Ward. Ladies - Senior: Ruth Kaiser, Young: Laoise Langton and Niamh Mulhall. Congratulations to all. The club wishes to thank everyone for attending in such large numbers during the day and at the Dinner Dance, and to all involved in making this historic occasion such a huge success. Míle Buiochas. To get a flavour of the occasion check out some of the photos here >>. More to follow.

All roads lead to Castlemitchell on Saturday 5th July 2014 as Castlemitchell GFC celebrate their 75th anniversary. Celebrations will begin in the pitch during the day with fun and games for all the family. Exhibition football matches will take place and will be followed by the Official Opening of our spectator stand by special guest Liam O'Neill GAA President. Victorious teams of the past will also be acknowledged and celebrated.

 A Celebration Dance will be held that night in the Clanard Court hotel where the Players of the Year will be announced and the 5 Year Strategic Plan will be launched. A 4 course meal, live band Helter Skelter followed by DJ Spuddy Dazzler and Bar Extension for only €25. Tickets are limited so contact any committee member ASAP.

Castlemitchell GFC were presented with their Overall Award Winner trophy tonight in the Heritage centre. Congratulations to Lynda and Laura and the Churchtown Playschool who won Best Walking Entry.  Photos here>>

It's official !! Castlemitchell GFC have won the Best Overall Float in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Athy. Congratulations to all involved and the huge effort everyone put in. Many thanks to the Athy Promoters Group for ensuring the parade takes place each year and to Ger Kelly and his team who work tirelessly organising the parade and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day. The presentation ceremony will take place in the Heritage Centre at 7.30pm on Friday eve (21st).  Another trophy for the display cabinet !!

Thanks to everyone who prepared our fantastic float for the parade today and a huge thank you to all who participated. It was a proud moment to see all our young and not so young members wear our club colours  celebrating Castlemitchell's 75 years. Thanks to Tricia McDonagh for the photos.

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