Mayo retailers grace the turf at Aviva Stadium

A SELECT group of Mayo and Donegal based SPAR retailers were afforded a unique opportunity to fulfil their dreams of playing in the Aviva Stadium when they competed in an exclusive SPAR 5-a-side tournament.

SPAR, sponsors of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme, hosted the annual national finals at the famous stadium recently and, as an added bonus, a number of local retailers were able to tog-out themselves to bring a great day to the perfect close.

The exclusive tournament featured SPAR retailers from all around Ireland.

Among those taking part was Irish schoolgirls Under 15 international goalkeeper Amy Mahon from Charlestown, who plays her club football with Castlebar Celtic.

* Pictured before playing were, at back, from left, Tom Meehan, SPAR Roscam; Danny McHugh, SPAR Ballindine; Des Kee, SPAR Expess Laghey; and Brian Ferris, SPAR St. Agne's Park. At front: Amy Mahon, SPAR Charlestown (Main Street); Peter Gaughan, SPAR Balla; Jack Mahon, SPAR Charlestown (Main Street); and David O’Donnell, SPAR Ballyshannon.