26th Post....Shane O'Neill aka 'The Snapper'



Some of the following selection of photographs are courtesy of Shane O Neill, a professional photographer, SON Photographic ltd. http://www.sonphoto.ie/ working with Fingal Co.Co. on the Opening Day.  More to come in the next Blog.
Some of his photos are due to appear in the local Fingal newspapers.  Our thanks to all who made the day in mid-February a great community occasion.  The Mayor of Fingal, Eoghan O'Brien and Fingal Co.Co, officials were welcomed and thanked, especially Cornelia Raftery who we liaised with throughout the process.  As you can tell from the photos it wasn't Meditterranean weather but it didn't dampen our ardour and we even managed some games after the officual opening,

Spot the 'deliberate' mistake!

Ladies in waiting....

A front row like no other.....

I never go anywhere now without my Boules tucked under my arm......

Clapping ....anything to stay warm......

Eoghan was anticipating a joke.....I was searching for it....

Seeing the funny side of things......

Cian being congratulated on his elevation........

Words don't do it justice....or its owner!!

Bending over is the easy part......

The Movers, the Shakers and the Tossers......

Start them young..........

Windy morning on Monday 24th but 12 hardy souls braved the elements.  We avoided piste 'C' that still had a minor flood after last night's torrential rain.  A good time was had by all.







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