Saturday saw Dungannon rfc ‘s Stevenson Park ground host a fundraising carnival which was a brilliant success.
The ground was buzzing with activity. The main event being the Marathon fun run relay, which all of the club and the wider Dungannon community enthusiastically participated in.
From the mini rugby boys and girls running with their parents and coaches. To the Youth section, the golden oldies (consisting of many long serving clubs alecdoo’s and die hard supporters) running with friends of the club. Not to forget the Senior squad running in the final stage in an open class event with their Hockey friends Dungannon Ladies Hockey Club.
Whilst the day had a central theme of a marathon fun run relay it was far from the only thing going on at Stevenson Park. There was something to suit all, with bouncy castles, sumo suits, horse rides an ever popular bbq, ice-cream and candy floss were consumed in equally large measure and judging by the sounds of laughter from the Rodeo bucking bronco and Gladiator style duelling platforms the day was a certified success.
First XV coach and ex Irish International and Ulster star Kieran Campbell said, “Today has been great fun and by the looks of it this is going to have to be an annual event, everyone has been really enjoying themselves.”
17 Photos Here From Dungannon RFC Marathon Relay 7 Fun Day
With Dungannon looking forward to what promises to be a most successful season in all sections of the club it was incredibly encouraging and appreciated to have so much support right at the start of the season.
Ex Irish International and Ulster Star now Director of Rugby Justin Fitzpatrick said, “it was a real treat to see all strands of the Dungannon Rugby Club family from minis through to lifelong supporters of the club like our esteemed patron Bobby Mills here enjoying themselves thoroughly, and the goodwill that was witnessed here today, coupled with strength of talent currently playing up and down the club, looks set to be the makings of a strong season.”
Intouch are looking forward to covering and supporting Dungannon in their AIL campaign.
