ON Saturday morning, Heffernan Park echoed to the sound of fun, football and friendship as stars of the future from Ballyhaunis, Blackrock, Claremorris, Sligo and Westport joined our wonderful U-11s for a fantastic day of rugby in Heffernan Park.
Many of the stars of the future featured on the pitches on Saturday morning and some outstanding matches with great skills were played out.
There was great camaraderie and enthusiasm shown by all the players involved where the spirit of rugby was the real winner.
Thanks to the Ballina Mini Rugby committee and the Under 11 coaches Chris O’Neill, James Cawley, Karl Hannon, Justin Mahone, Derek O'Boyle and John Tighe for co-ordinating and hosting a wonderful exhibition of sport.
It’s not very long since Caelan Doris, Harry West, Fiachna Barrett and Dave Heffernan featured at Connacht mini rugby blitzes. It was great to see Connacht star Harry West and former Ireland and Lions player, Hugo MacNeill supporting the mini rugby players from their clubs.
All the players were treated to the traditional hot dog and drinks supplied by club sponsors TastyMacs and served by parents Kathy McHale, Martha Baird and Shane Barrett.
Thanks to everyone for a very special day of rugby in Heffernan Park.