Wilton and Ballyvolane take to the pitch for the final.

Macroom A.F.C Charity Soccer Blitz

On Saturday 15th of August, members and friends of Macroom Soccer Club put on a feast of football to raise money for Our Lady’s Children’s hospital in Crumlin.


Six teams took part in the adult blitz, with Wilton, Coachford, Ballyvolane and Droumree joining Macroom 1st and 2nd teams. The club would like to thank all clubs for giving up their time to take part in the blitz.


Wilton beat Ballyvolane in the final on penalties after a well contested game ended in a draw. Nicola O Sullivan, development executive of the Children’s Medical & Research Foundation Crumlin, presented the Kenny’s Jewelers trophy to the winning Wilton captain John Daly.


Also on the day, there was a schoolboy’s blitz, with four teams taking part. The four teams were made up of a combination of Macroom underage schoolboy’s teams, with ‘Team Dynamite’ the eventual winners. Also on the day there was a host of food stalls, bouncy castles and mini games to keep the crowd entertained. The club would like to express their gratitude to all volunteers, supporters and clubs for their support on the day.


The event was very successful and the day was enjoyed by all.