Annual Sponsored Weigh in. 2013

The grand finale of our 28th Annual Weigh in was on Monday Mar. 25th, when a large number of participants eagerly awaited the announcement of the winners in the different categories. Dr. Pat Casey was kept busy calculating the weight loss of the different participants, while the officers collected sponsorship cards and money. There was a great party atmosphere, as refreshments were served and wonderful music played by our faithful group of musicians, who are a joy to dance to or just to listen to their fine music.
Results as follows:-

Weight Loss:

Ladies –
1st Margaret Murphy, Knocknaloman 28 lbs.
2nd /3rd Margaret Mullane, Rathcoole
Dorothy Geran, Ballydaly 23 lbs

Gents – 1st Phil O’Sullivan, Boherbue 31 lbs.
2nd John O’Connor, Kiskeam 25 lbs
3rd Con O’Keeffe, Banteer 21 lbs

Money Collected:-1st Phil O’Sullivan, Boherbue, € 215.00
2nd Pat O’Connor, Doon, € 200.00
3rd Peg Pierce, Derrinagree €184.00

Total Money collected: – €4,500.00, a small number of cards are still outstanding and can be returned to any committee member.
Trophies generously sponsored by Robert Guerin, Ballydaly were presented to all the above winners.
Raffle:- Annabelle O’Sullivan, Lyreaoune, Patrick Fleming, New Quarter, Pat O’Connor, Doon and Phyllis O’Connor, Lisnasheershane.
Chairperson, Breda O’Riordan expressed the gratitude of the committee to all involved and said the money collected was amazing in the present economic climate and difficulties.
No word of thanks can express our appreciation and gratitude to you all, your generosity and goodwill came up trumps. Many thanks to all our wonderful participants, sponsors, media and all who contributed in any way to the success of this annual event.