Fintan Goss Memorial Family Day returns to north Louth next Saturday

The now annual Fintan Goss Memorial Family Day, returns on Saturday 27 July at Ravensdale Sportsfield, for the fifth running of the event since Fintan's tragic passing in 2017.

Pamela Goss, wife of Fintan and organiser of the event, told the Dundalk Democrat that the event "has been really successful so far raising over €30,000 for Dundalk Counselling Centre. We will apportion money raised this year to the counselling centre and development of Ravensdale Sportsfield."

Registration for the annual Fintan Goss Memorial Cup five a side soccer tournament begins at 12pm, with the tournament beginning at 1pm. Cost to enter is €10 per player. The award for Player of the Tournament is being sponsored by STATSports, with the winner receiving a trophy and a STATSports Apex Athlete Series piece.

Sharing more details of this year's big day out, Pamela said, "this year we are delighted to include the underage boys and girls, under 6 and 7 age groups will take part in a soccer blitz from 10am. All players will receive medals.

"We have bouncy castles, La Eile providing coffee and snacks, a BBQ by Lukos takeaway, and Muchgrange Farm will be there with their delicious ice cream cart!"

"Ravensdale's Got Talent kicks off at 1pm in the marquee. This is always a great event for the children. We have a mic, sound system and stage. Children are welcome to bring along instruments or showcase a song or dance routine or even a magic trick. Prizes for all involved."

Moving on to the evening, presentation of the Fintan Goss Memorial Cup, followed by a raffle & auction will take place in The Blue Anchor from 8pm with music by Ray & Dan from the Stormers. Auction and raffle prizes include a signed Arsenal Jersey, premium tickets to The Corrs in the 3 Arena, two skydives and a two night hotel stay, meal vouchers for local restaurants and some great hampers.