Mayo ladies enjoy unforgettable New York experience
The Castlebar Mitchels Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others group have made it back safely from their unforgettable trip to New York for the ladies' GAA Blitz. The team took part in a weekend of football, fun and friendship across the Atlantic.
Reflecting on the experience, player Barbara Tighe summed it up perfectly: “With sore bodies and hoarse voices from all the football and singing, we couldn’t have asked for more. There was plenty of laughing, singing and dancing, and we’ll treasure the memories forever.
“New York GAA, along with Rocklands, did an incredible job providing the platform for us to travel and have this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
The team also extended a special word of thanks to Amy Brett. “We are especially grateful to Amy, a Claremorris native living in New York whose incredible work with the New York Ladies GAA ensured the smooth running of a tournament that brought together over 800 women and more than 30 teams,” said Barbara.
“We’d also like to thank Mike Morley of the Mayo Society of New York. It was a pleasure to meet yourself, John Dunne, Mike Ruane and Kathleen Rowland Prior out in Rocklands on the day of the blitz. Your warm welcome made the occasion even more special for us.”
A team spokesperson added: “It’s an incredible honour to wear the Castlebar colours and represent Mayo internationally. This trip was a dream come true and reflects the dedication, teamwork and spirit that define our club.”
The travelling panel included not only players, but also women who give back as coaches and volunteers across a wide range of local sports in Castlebar and surrounding areas, from GAA and soccer to tennis, racquetball and basketball. This underlines the heart of the Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others programme, with fitness, fun and friendship at its core while inspiring participation in sport at all levels.
As one player put it: “How lucky were we to spend time in the city that never sleeps, with the best bunch of ladies, and to represent Castlebar Mitchels and Mayo on the football field. With a 5k run in Central Park with 800 Irish women, when will we get to do that again?”
The group would once again like to sincerely thank everyone in Castlebar Mitchels LGFA and the wider community for the fantastic support they received in making this trip possible.
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others groups from Glinsk (Galway) and Glencar/Manorhamilton (Leitrim) also made the memorable trip to New York.