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IT’S rare that politicians get the chance to do battle in the great outdoors but that’s just what’s about to happen in Glenflesk this weekend.

See which public representative has what it takes when it comes to showing sporting prowess in a three-legged race and a wheelbarrow challenge as MEP Sean Kelly along with TDs and senators go head-to-head this Sunday, August 13.

The fun is all part of GlenFest – a daylong celebration to mark 40 years of Glenflesk GAA Club’s pitch.

This will be the last great sporting event to be held on Glenflesk’s 40-year-old GAA pitch, said Derry Healy, club chairman.

GlenFest is being organised to mark the end of the current pitch in Glenflesk which his about to be dug up and redeveloped for future generations.

“The pitch represents much more than the GAA club’s focal point – it also stores a wealth of treasured memories and local history,” said Derry.

Throw-in for the free day of entertainment is at 2pm when open-air Mass will be celebrated on the field with many former priests of the parish and former club chairpersons in attendance.

“It’s a way of saying ‘thank you’ to so many people who have got us to where we are today. I’m sure there will be mixed feelings as we say goodbye to one chapter and look forward to the next with great enthusiasm,” Derry added.

Entertainment will include movies in the local hall, with a movie for teenagers being chosen by an online vote.

The premiere of the official DVD of the hit drama ‘Patrick’ – filmed live at the INEC and featuring numerous local performers – will be at 8pm.
 

 
Above: Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, James Furlong, Derry Healy, Deputy John Brassil, Michelle Morris, Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, Marie O'Connor, Peggy Horan, MEP Sean Kelly and Danielle Favier. PICTURE: DYLAN CLIFFORD