Upper Glanmire Community Association had a fantastic turnout for their fifth St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.  White’s Cross is hugely grateful to Upper Glanmire Community Association and their St. Patrick’s Day Festival Committee for giving White’s Cross GAA the honour of selecting the Grand Marshal for their 2017 parade, in honour of our 60th Anniversary Celebrations. White’s Cross GAA Vice President Con Delaney was selected for this distinction – given that Con was part of the first team to play for White’s Cross in the year of our foundation and his continued involvement today. Speaking of foundations Con has been very active in recent years in many of our Club’s development projects – many is the hour he spent on the hurling wall and training area projects. 

White’s Cross GAA Juvenile Club was delighted to follow Con in leading out the parade which commenced at the Community Centre before parading down to Ros Ard and returning back up to the hall once again.  The huge attendance then adjourned to the sports hall where there were lots and lots of fun activities for young and not so young alike.   White’s Cross GAA would like to complement the Upper Glanmire Community Association on their great work in piecing together this very special day for our community – it is apparent that a huge amount of preparation goes into organising and executing the busy day.

Moreover we say a big thank you to the parents of our young members who ensured that the green and white White’s Cross jerseys were sparkling clean for the parade – colours that were very much in keeping with the day itself!

Poc Fada 2017 Round-Up: Alana’s Butterfly Life was the chosen charity for the annual White’s Cross Poc Fada competition which took place on the 26th of December.

Top prize in the senior category was the John Hickey Memorial Cup. This was won by second time winners Kevin Buckley, Conor Buckley and Fionnán Dunne, who were also victors back in 2013. They pipped the Murnane brothers; Sean, Breandán and Eoin; by a single shot.

In the Juvenile Section Eolan Dill, Brendain Quain and Stephen Whooley were victors and this trio are already eyeing up a crack off the senior title in 12 months time!

Baby Alana was born in February 2016 and was quickly diagnosed with a rare and horrible genetic disorder, called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). To put it simply, her body doesn’t produce collagen which means the layers of her skin don’t bind together as they should. The slightest touch or friction causes it to blister or tear as it is as fragile as a butterfly’s wings, giving rise to its more common name, Butterfly Skin.

Míle buíochas to everyone who assisted with the organisation and running of the Poc Fada. From those who acted as stewards to those who provided soup and sandwiches fair play and thanks. A special shout out also to Michelle Whooley who walked the circuit taking photographs of proceedings to capture and share some lovely moments of a very enjoyable early afternoon in White’s Cross despite the weather. — feeling festive at Whites Cross Gaa Pitch.