Wheelchair Hurling Interprovincial Finals Launched

The M. Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling Interprovincial Finals 2014 were recently launched in Croke Park by Paschal Donohoe (T.D.), Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, in the company of Paraic Duffy, Ard Stiúrthóir and Martin Donnelly (sponsor).

Also in attendance were wheelchair hurlers Shane Curran (Connacht and Galway) and Zahid Mahomed (Leinster and Dublin).

The M. Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling Interprovincial Finals will be held in I.T Sligo on Saturday, November 1 at 11.00am. The competition marks the end of a busy and successful first season of wheelchair hurling in the GAA games calendar. Minister Donohoe said, "The M. Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling Interprovincial Finals are being hosted as part of the Sligo European Town of Sport 2014 calendar of events with the key theme of the year - 'Sporting Inclusion.' I'd like to commend the great work that has taken place this year by the Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership."

Paraic Duffy, Ard-Stiúrthóir said: "This event wouldn't happen without the great work that happens behind the scenes. I'd like to thank all the coaches and parents who continue to give their time to ensure everyone has the opportunity to play our great game of hurling.

Martin Donnelly said: "I am both delighted and proud to sponsor the Interprovincial Wheelchair Hurling League and Finals this year. I'd like to wish all competing teams every success and I am confident the Finals will be a great spectacle.

Photo: Pictured in attendance at the launch are, back row, from left, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe; sponsor Martin Donnelly and Ard-Stiúrthóir, Paraic Duffy. Front row, from left, Shane Curran, (Connacht and Galway) and Zahid Mahomed, (Leinster and Dublin). M. Donnelly GAA Wheelchair Hurling