The Alan Kerins Project GAA Challenge took place at Croke Park last week and succeeded once again in raising over €100,000 for charity projects in Africa.
The game pitches two counties head to head and provides an opportunity for players of old, sports stars from across the spectrum and people in business or society that have had a dream to play at Croke Park to do just that.
Two years ago Pat Spillane lined out for Dublin and this year’s novel sighting was Cork legend Billy Morgan lining out in Green and Gold in a team managed by his long time rival on the sideline Mick O’Dwyer.
The Kerry and Kildare teams were sponsored by Corrib Oil and Liberty Insurance, both of whom are relatively new to the sporting sponsorship arena.
Liberty support a responsible sports initiative in the United States which focuses on the coaching and parenting of children involved in sport.
Individuals could take part by raising €1800 in personal sponsorship and the day was rounded off by a gala dinner in the Hogan Stand on Thursday night, attended by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
The event differs from many charity sporting events in that it focuses on the team rather than the individual.  Gaining use of the facilities in Croke Park adds a dimension beyond even the good cause element and this was the third year in which the event has taken place.
The Alan Kerins Project was established by the former Galway footballer to assist sporting, education and agricultural projects in Zambia.