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ICR quiz helps rebuild QPS
19.03.10
by Caoimhinn Barr, Inishowen Independent
A LOCAL radio station has come to the aid of a
football club that was the victim of a malicious
fire earlier this year.
In response to the arson attack at Quigley’s Point
Swifts in January, the sports team at ICRfm
contacted club officials and offered to organise a
fundraising quiz to help raise money to replace some
of the damaged equipment. All the club’s underage
gear was destroyed in the blaze leaving young teams
unable to take part in soccer activities.
The communities of Muff and Quigley’s Point are now
busy brushing up on their general knowledge ahead of
tonight's special quiz night in the Carman’s Inn.
Quizmaster for the night, PJ McLaughlin, presenter
of the ICR Sports Show, said he was horrified that
such an attack should take place on a club, which
promotes sport and benefits the youth of the area.
"The popularity of our Sunday afternoon sports show
is in the main due to the input and co-operation of
club personnel, who make the commitment to ensure
there is someone at their game to give us live
updates and match reports,” he said. |
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“Since the launch of
the programme, three years ago, the Swifts are an
ideal example of this co-operation. People at the
club like Sean Gallagher, Terence Hegarty and
Lawrence McColgan always ensure that we have the
information as it happens. We are delighted to offer
this gesture of solidarity to the club and we hope
that the public will come along tomorrow night to
support the club.”
Paying tribute to the Carman’s Inn, who donated €100
to the quiz prize fund, Quigley’s |
Point Swifts PRO,
Terence Hegarty, said he was heartened by ICR’s
gesture of support.
“Everyone at the club is very grateful to PJ and his
sports team for hosting the quiz. ICR came up with
the idea and we are delighted to accept their
contribution,” he said.
“We have had amazing support from the entire
Inishowen community and it is heartening to see
everyone rally round. On the field we are rivals but
off it, everyone is together. We are hoping for a
big crowd at the Carman’s tomorrow night and the QPS
club will certainly be well represented,” Hegarty
added.
The ICR sports team of Claire and Emma McDermott,
Marie McDonald, Susan Logue and Emmett Clarke will
make up a team, while co-presenters Paddy Corr
(score-keeper) and PJ Mc Laughlin (quizmaster) will
also be in attendance. The action gets underway at
the Carman’s at 9.30pm tonight, Friday, March 19. |
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