Proud Mary: Exceptional GAA volunteer enjoys 'money-can't-buy' Croke Park experience

Mary Kenny, Cloontuskert was nominated for the annual AIB club person award and following adjudication she was selected for a very special day out on All-Ireland Football Final Day. 

This day made Mary a very privileged lady as the AIB Volunteer VIP for the day and it gave her a behind the scenes from early morning to the very end of the final it offers a "money-can't-buy" experience, including a behind-the-scenes tour of Croke Park and tickets to the All-Ireland Senior Football final.

The tour started with a tour of the dressing rooms and the pitch and presentation area along with seeing all the preparations that have to be put in place for All-Ireland Final day. 

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Along the way Mary exchanged stories with the Kerry legend Pat Spillane and the teak tough legendary Donegal footballer Eamon McGee.

Mary enjoyed the full hospitality packages from AIB. It was an award and day never to be forgotten. It was an accolade that was fully merited for her untiring and dedicated work with St Faithleach’s. Well done Mary!

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