Newmarket GAA Club celebrated their successes of the previous twelve months before a large attendance at a victory social held in the Heights Hotel, Killarney on Saturday night.

Invited guests and speakers included Fr. David Herlihy, P.P. and Steven Lynch, Secretary of the Duhallow Board. Club Chairman Liam Lehane reflected on the successes achieved on the field of play which included a Singleton Cup victory in junior hurling, Duhallow Minor B Football League success as well as a Duhallow Minor C Hurling Championship and ultimately a County Minor C Hurling Championship title, a historic first hurling title at county level for Newmarket. Liam commended the winning teams and their sets of selectors on their achievements. Sean Browne of the clubs main sponsors Newmarket Motors presented the minor footballers with their medals, while Club President presented the minor hurlers with their set of medals.

A presentation was made to T.J. Brosnan on winning an All Ireland medal with the Cork Vocational Schools football team while their was a joint presentation of Clubman of the year to two distinguished players, David O’Flynn in football and Kieran Hayes in hurling for their commitment to the club for many years given the staggering amount of travel involved for both players and their dedication and service an inspiration to all.

A memorable night concluded with the crowd hugely entertained by the music provided from The Celt who provided a wonderful atmosphere which was greatly received. The club would like to thank the management and staff of the hotel for all their help and co-operation as well as the numerous sponsors and the clubs Social Committee of Robert Stack, Victor Lane, John Scanlon and Barry O’Leary for providing such a fantastic occasion.