Teams and Celebrity Match Announced in Kilmacud

A host of Kilmacud Crokes stars, past and present, were on hand in Kilmacud Crokes today as the 2014 FBD 7s was launched. This is the 42nd year of Ireland's Premier 7s tournament which has  become a firm favourite in the GAA calendar for both players and supporters alike.

The renowned tournament takes place on Saturday, 20 September in and around Kilmacud. We  are grateful to our neighbours and to next Parish rivals, Naomh Olaf, for use of their pitches and facilities.

In addition, to commemorate Dub, clubman, and Anti Smoking campaigner, Gerry Collins, a vintage '92 Donegal side will take on a Kerry flavoured celebrity team in a charity match with  collected funds being supplemented by the FBD7s committee.

The fans favourite; a draw for those elusive All-Ireland tickets, will also be available to supporters and players alike.

This year we are joined by 30 great parish sides including;
PROVINCE CLUB COUNTY
LEINSTER KILMACUD CROKES DUBLIN
NAOMH OALF DUBLIN
ST LAURENCE'S KILDARE
NAAS KILDARE
EMO LAOIS
ARLES KILCRUISE LAOIS
Co Champs LONGFORD SLASHERS LONGFORD
BLESSINGTON WICKLOW

ULSTER Co Champs ST GALLS ANTRIM
ERINS OWN LAVERY DERRY
ARDARA DONEGAL
CARRYDUFF DOWN
BALLYHOLLAND HARPS DOWN
ST BRONAGH'S ROSTREVOR DOWN
CLONDUFF DOWN
ST PATRICKS DONAGH FERMANAGH
MONAGHAN HARPS MONAGHAN
DROMORE ST DYMPNA'S TYRONE
ST PATRICK'S GREENCASTLE TYRONE
ERRIGAL CIARAN TYRONE
BRYANSFORD DOWN

CONNAUGHT CAHERLISTRANE GALWAY
KILKERRIN CLONBERNE GALWAY
TUAM STARS GALWAY
Co Champs &7's champs COROFIN GALWAY
MILLTOWN GALWAY
PADRAIG PEARSES ROSCOMMON
LONDON PARNELLS LONDON

MUNSTER Co Champs DR CROKES KERRY
CLASHMORE WATERFORD

32 teams are in, a couple are confirming their application and so are not mentioned. Teams will play out the group stages in the Stillorgan area: Silverpark, Naomh Olaf and Pairc de Burca (Glenalbyn) with the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final being played on Saturday afternoon in Pairc de Burca, the home of Kilmacud Crokes.

Speaking at the launch, Uachtaran Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Liam O'Neill said; "Kilmacud Crokes' long running Sevens event has long since been enshrined as an integral part of All-Ireland weekend and huge crowds flock to the club year in year out to see top level action and to really kick start All-Ireland weekend.

It's a credit to the club that they organise the event to such a high standard on an annual basis  and I wish them well with their 2014 event, knowing it will be every bit as successful as in previous years."

Mr. Sean Fox, Broker Development Manager with FBD and Chairman of the Kilmacud Crokes
Football Committee said, "As a member of Kilmacud Crokes I am very proud to be standing here in the home of Kilmacud Crokes, my home as a boy and a man, to see the 42nd consecutive  running of the premium Sevens competition in Ireland and obviously from an FBD point of view, I am delighted to be here for our third involvement as the FBD7s."

Michael Garvey, FBD Director of Marketing & Sales added "Equally, with over 40 years in  business, FBD's commitment to local and national Sport continues with the FBD 7s in Kilmacud Crokes."

"As an Irish company, FBD recognise the important role the GAA has played in both the rural  and urban life of this country. We applaud their ongoing contribution and that of clubs such as  Kilmacud Crokes who epitomise all that is good at club level within the organisation. We wish all those competing the very best of luck, especially my home town team!"

Executive Chairman of Kilmacud Crokes, Kevin Foley commented, "We are very appreciative of FBD and their support and for supporting our passion in Gaelic games. Now known as the FBD 7s we believe that this partnership will help to keep the Sevens tournament front and centre on All-Ireland Final weekend as it should be."

Sean Fox added "To the senior lads and ladies here today from our own club, who continue to  deliver on and off the field, thank you for being such wonderful ambassadors for your club and  county over the years, there is more work to be done, but you have proved to be the people to  do it! This competition has without doubt gone from strength to strength over the last 42 years  but special thanks must also go to the GAA and to the media for their continued support," he  concluded.

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