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Annual Paidi O Se Tournament Feb 24 - 26

February 17, 2012

Annual Paidi O Se Tournament Feb 24 - 26

The annual Paidi O Se tournament begins on Fri Feb 24 and is expected to bring huge numbers to West Kerry for a weekend of GAA, Music and Fun. 26 GAA clubs from Ireland, Northern Ireland and London, compete in the tournament.

The official launch, which took place on Tuesday evening at the D4 Berkeley Hotel, Dublin was attended by An Taoiseach along with GAA President Christy Cooney, Minister Alan Shatter, musician Liam O Maonlai and Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Lt General Sean Mccann.

Now in its 23rd year, the tournament is being expanded this year to include 26 senior, intermediate and junior GAA club teams from 14 counties across Ireland and, adding an international dimension, the greater London area.

The weekend is expected to attract hundreds to Corca Dhuibhne for its duration providing a very welcome economic boost to the area.

At the launch, it was also announced that the men's senior cup will be renamed in memory of former Defence Forces Chief of Staff and footballing legend Dermot Earley.

The blessing of the Dermot Earley Cup and a recital from the Army No. 1 Band will take place on Sunday, February 26.

Another commemorative aspect to this year's Comortas is the renaming of the 'Player of the Tournament Award' which is now to be dedicated to the memory of Tralee native and firm friend of Paidi's, Aengus Fanning, the editor of the Sunday Independent, who passed away last month.

More thrill,more adventure at Annual Paidi O Se Tournament starting from Feb 24-Feb 26

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