KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL HOSTS CIVIC RECEPTION TO HONOUR ST. LACHTAIN’S JUNIOR HURLING TEAM, FRESHFORD, ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS


LtoR: Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael McCarthy, John Fitzpatrick, Chairman of St. Lachtain's GAA Club and Team Captain, Criomhthann Bergin.

Photographs by Vicky Comerford

On Monday 20th January, the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Michael McCarthy, along with the Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council, hosted a civic reception in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Kilkenny City, to honour St. Lachtain’s Junior Hurling Team, for their recent triumph as All-Ireland Junior Hurling Champions.

In his congratulatory speech, Cllr. Michael McCarthy, expressed his pride and joy, stating, “This afternoon is both a proud and historic occasion for me as Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council. I am delighted to host this Civic Reception for my home team. It was a pleasure to attend and to witness the amazing scenes in Croke Park and indeed the homecoming which will live long in all of our memories. Huge thanks to all in the community who made this day possible.”

All Elected Members present extended their congratulations to the Team, Manager Steven Farrell, and Backroom Staff for their outstanding achievement.

St. Lachtain’s Junior Hurling Team, Management and Backroom Staff with Cathaoirleach and Elected Members of Kilkenny County Council.
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