Kilruane MacDonaghs take home the big bucks in massive 'Quid Games' fundraiser!

A night that will go down in the history books of Kilruane MacDonaghs GAA and Camogie club is Friday, 10th May 2024, because it was the date of the most successful fundraiser they ever ran.

The Abbey Court Hotel was packed to capacity as forty-one contestants battled it out in “Quid Games” to win the top prize of €10,000 split between the winner and their selected charity or team. This unique event created great excitement throughout the club and beyond for the last 6 weeks.

A report from Kilruane MacDonaghs detailed the event in full: "Our contestants included our own players, coaches, parents, supporters and people from the community and beyond. They were incredible in their fundraising achievements and went way ahead of expectations.

"The energy and excitement were palpable in the Abbey Court on Friday night as the games commenced, which tested their skill and nerves. Our wonderful MC, Noel Coonan, led the whole show and did a remarkable job. He was ably assisted by his sideline reporter, Damian Lawlor.

"As the games progressed, players were eliminated, leaving Will Rymer and Eoin Kennedy in the grand final vying for the top prize. An exciting finale to the night saw Will Rymer emerge victorious, and his chosen charity, Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice, benefited from this by a whopping €7000.

"In a very generous gesture, Will kindly donated the €3,000 back to the club. As the night drew to a close, Chairman Dave Carroll addressed the audience to thank everyone involved and remind them that Quid Game was initiated to fund the clubs plan for a new pitch and community walking track in Cloughjordan.

"Everyone waited with bated breath to see if the target of €75,000 was reached. Much to the audience’s delight, the target was way surpassed, and the profit from the venture was €105,000!

"A cheer raised the roof in the Abbey Court. Dave was delighted to say that in addition to raising the funds for the club, over €12,000 would be given back to local teams and charities, which meant a lot to the players and their supporters. Thank you to each and every one of you who contributed to our fundraiser. We know that many of you contributed to several contestants.

"Thanks to our main event sponsors, The Clough Inn and Austins Centra, as well as over 100 businesses who sponsored players and adverts in our brochure on the night."