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The presentation to Thomastown United AFC members was made at the Texaco Service Station in Thomastown. Pictured with them were Texaco dealer, Michael Walsh (back, second left) and Valero Area Sales M
Thomastown United AFC has been chosen winners of the Kilkenny County award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. €5,000 has been presented to the club to purchase an additional dressing room and to maintain facilities.
Founded in 1968, Thomastown United AFC bought its own grounds, United Park, in 1984.
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Current facilities include five grass pitches, two small all-weather pitches and one full-size all-weather pitch to cater for over 35 teams of various ages.
Over the past five years the number of girls playing has doubled year on year and at present the club has over 600 members.
Overseeing the judging process was Texaco Support for Sport ambassador, former Irish rugby international and well-known broadcaster, Donncha O’Callaghan.
Describing the Kilkenny club as ‘a very worthy recipient’, he went on to add: “Congratulations to Thomastown United. The incredible growth of this fantastic club demonstrates the high regard in which it is held within its local community and this Texaco award will undoubtedly help cater for its growing numbers – well done all.”
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