Funds raised in memory of Tipperary's Rachel Kenneally
In this week's Nationalist
The Aherlow “Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others” group held a Breast Cancer Awareness talk on Tuesday, November 29 at Lisvernane Community Centre.
Juliette from Breast Cancer Ireland attended and gave a very informative talk about her own experience with breast cancer, about Breast Cancer Ireland, how to be breast aware and how to check yourself for abnormalities.
On the night Linda Tobin made a presentation of a cheque for €1,010 to Juliette, the proceeds of an Aherlow G4MO 5K walk, which was a combined fundraiser for BCI and Aherlow LGFA.
On the night a further €191 was collected through donations and this will also be forwarded to BCI. The fundraiser and the breast cancer awareness presentation was dedicated to the memory of Aherlow LGFA player, Rachel Kenneally, who passed away in March 2018.
Rose Hyland pictured with Rachel’s parents Mary and Denis and Mary Courtney of Munster LGFA
The award is dedicated to the memory of the late Rachel Kenneally.
A native of Ballyglass Rachel was a committed and talented player who wore the blue and gold of her county and the green and gold of her beloved Aherlow with distinction for many years.
She went on to represent Tipperary at the highest level, appearing on All-Ireland final day in 2013.