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The 6th Arabian
Gulf Championships took place on March 22nd 2001, at the Dubai Exiles Rugby
ground. Teams from 5 Gulf countries took part, with over 300 participants
from all parts of Ireland and the world demonstrating their dedication to
the pursuit of Gaelic games...here's Abu Dhabi Fianna's record of the day
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Back Row:
Lorraine Monaghan, Ann Brady, Áine Fay, Maura Geoghegan, Celine McArthur,
Breeda Murphy, Sarah Howard, Karen Frehill, Marian McElligott
Front
Row: Jacqui Nolan, Rita Hehir, Denise Carroll, Emma Rose, Kate Brand, Áine
Roche, Valerie Hynes, Ann-Marie Galvin |
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First into
action were the women...unfortunately, after all their training their season
was over too soon....two matches inside 40 minutes being a match too far in
the soaring temperatures. Nevertheless, some excellent performances all round
and great hope for the future |
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...as
the temperatures begin to soar into the high 30's appropriate countermeasures
are taken... |
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Back Row: Gearoid
Leen, Denis Crotty, Tom McElligott, Ciaran Ryan, Stephen Hayes, John Dennigan,
Anthony Carey
Front Row: Sean
Delaney, Johnny Rea, Neil Creedon, Donal Lonergan, Des Reilly, Brendan O'Shaughnessy
After the footballers
had dispensed with Riyadh it was the turn of the hurlers to show their prowess...but
the schedule was getting demanding as further progress meant more and more
games piled back to back...
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The first
game against Dubai B saw plenty of goalmouth action...and some neat dance
steps from Donal |
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John Dennigan
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...and Crotty
and Beecher show how it's played in Shanagarry |
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Des
Reilly...happy with his team's performance in their first match
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D'ya think
will Galway beat Mayo...the men from the west shelter from the heat before
the big final...plenty of water and bananas! |
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More relaxing
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Mark keeps
cool...as usual |
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Looking forward
to all the goals he's going to score Adrian does gives his best Derek Savage
impression... |
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...while Brendan
shows how to relax Kinvara style! |
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Abu
Dhabi Fianna Men's team...Gulf Champions 2001
Back
Row: Ciarán Ryan, Denis Crotty, John Moran, Alan Jones, Dixie Collins,
Des Reilly, Dónal Lonergan, John Dennigan, Adrian Dennehy, Gearóid
Leen, Adrian Reen, Mark Vevers
Front
Row: Anthony Carey, Neil Creedon, Seán Griffin, John Rea, Ben Kehoe,
Brendan O'Shaughnessy, Niall Hehir ( missing from photo Declan Brady, Stephen
Hayes) |
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After a long
hard season this is what it's all about...the spontaneous burst of emotion
at the end of the final will live long in the minds of all who were there
to witness it...the perfect result! |
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Tom, Dessie,
Gearoid and Jonesy help to get the celebrations underway... |
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...ably helped
by Declan, Donal and Scouse |
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Meanwhile,
Adrian celebrates yet another goal...and squeezes in a spot of advertising |
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Player of
the match John takes it all in his stride ...and good to see Kerry and Cork
embrace so enthusiastically! |
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Back in the
Irish Village...team captain Anthony Carey receives the Gulf Championship
cup from Michael Salley of Ulster bank |
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Back on home
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Rachel
gives the old cup a bit of polishing up...prior to it being filled over and
over again...thanks Catherine! |
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...wherupon
Johnny and Anthony get down to the serious business of the evening |
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Ably helped
by Ciaran, once he had finished with Aaron ...Iarmhi abu!
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Then into the
cabinet, to rest proudly for the year.
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Player of the Tournament...
John Dennigan
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