Fundraiser with a twist

[Bainisteoir]

On Saturday 12th June Derrynoose GAC and invited clubs will attempt to break the world record for the 12 hour 100m relay. How many people can say they are world record holders?

The current world record is held by Cavan GAA set on 20th June 2009. 1,986 people ran that day and we are going to try and break it. We will need over 2,000 people to come and help break this record.

This is a unique fundraiser in many ways as not only will Derrynoose GAC be raising monies but also every club in Armagh and beyond can raise money for the event.

Ask yourself - would I like to be world record holder. Probably yes is the answer. So clubs can make money by using our sponsor forms to raise money - all we want is the entry fee paid to us - the rest of the money the participating club keeps. Also £5 of the entry fee from every GAA participant will be going to the county board as a fundraiser for them. At the moment all the development and senior squads - hurling and football - are coming. Everyone will benefit from the World record attempt.

More news will follow over the coming weeks about the event and I'm sure the Derrynoose members will keep us updated as well.

Also keep an eye on these links:

WELCOME TO DERRYNOOSE GAC
Derrynoose GAC World Record Attempt | Facebook

[corn02]

Best of luck to the club on this, always good to see clubs trying new things. How myuch is the entrance fee by the way?

[mrgaa1]

Entrance fee is £25. Action MS ActionMS - Home is the beneficial charity.
Anyone who wants to take part simply go to WELCOME TO DERRYNOOSE GAC , click on the "Contact Form" on the right of the website and fill in your details. If your club wants to take part email worldrecord12june@btinternet.com and someone will be in touch.

[mrgaa1]

The fundraiser was featured briefly on UTV evening news today with Mickey Harte, from Action MS, speaking about it. New pictures uploaded to the Facebook page.

[jellybean]

Can I just say what an innovative idea everything done for clubs all they have to do is provide the manpower! I hear a load of clubs already signed up from Tyrone and Antrim
what is the response from the armagh clubs?[/B]

[mrgaa1]

As well as the World Record Attempt there is also going to be FOUR fada competitions at senior level.
Check out FADA - Derrynoose 12 hr 100 Metre Relay World Record Attempt - for more information.

[mrgaa1]

Picture including Armagh football captain Stevie McDonnell and Bernie Murray, Armagh Camogie Captain, with some of the Derrynoose World Record Organizing Committee in training prior to competing at the world record attempt in Derrynoose.

[corrinshego]

did they break the world record?

[Bainisteoir]

they fell short but was a brave effort, I believe the final figure was around 1500