Westmeath football fundraiser proves a big success in Kilbeggan

The Westmeath Football Board organised a race evening at Kilbeggan Racecourse last month. This turned out to be a very well supported event and a great evening"s racing entertainment was had by all who attended. The organisers would like to thank Paddy Dunican, Manager of Kilbeggan Racecourse, for allowing the fundraising event to be held at Kilbeggan. The proceeds of the evening went towards the Westmeath football training fund. The following were the main sponsors of the race evening at Kilbeggan: Peter Deegan, Merlon Enterprises; AIB Banking Group; Fintan Shortall Teligence Communications; PJ Daly, Ballinagore. Westmeath Football Board would also like to thank the sponsors of prizes: Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen; Hilamar Hotel, Kinnegad; Choice Hotels Ireland Mullingar Golf Club; New Forest Golf Club, Tyrrellspass. The following were the prize winners on the night: 1st Prize (1 week trip to New York with 4 star accommodation and €1000 spending money): Tom McCormack, Ballinamill, Streamstown. 2nd Prize (€1000): Joe Masterson, Ballycomoyle. 3rd Prize (mid-week break for two at Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen): Theresa Dunne, Tyrrellspass. 4th Prize (weekend for two including evening meal sponsored by Hilamar Hotel): Gerry Coyne, Coole. 5th Prize (Choice Hotels voucher): Ciaran Kelly, Drumraney. 6th Prize (Two All-Ireland football final tickets): John Coolte. 7th Prize (Four ball Mullingar Golf Course with meal): D.Monaghan, The Downs. 8th Prize (Four ball New Forest Golf Club PJ Cannon): Butcher, Kinnegad. Much of the success of the evening"s racing fundraiser was due to the fundraising committee and all the football clubs and individuals who sold tickets and supported the event by attending. The Westmeath Football Board would like to thank everyone who made it such a successful and enjoyable evening, and look forward to another evening"s racing in 2009.