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Robert Hynes

All-Ireland camogie champions Kilkenny set up Go Fund Me to raise money for team holiday

A Go Fund Me has been set up to raise money for Kilkenny's All-Ireland-winning camogie team so they can go on a team holiday.

The Cats defeated Cork by a single point at Croke Park last month to lift the O'Duffy Cup for the second time in three years.

Kilkenny Camogie is looking to raise €40,000 after setting up a Go Fund Me called 'Senior Team Holiday Fund'.

READ MORE: Brian Dowling reflects on tough year for Kilkenny following All-Ireland win

The organisers are hoping to pay for a relaxing holiday for the team after their celebrations were "muted" following their All-Ireland success in 2020 due to Covid-19.

The description on the fundraiser reads as follows: "After a long and sometimes grueling campaign that began in cold and wet fields last January, the Senior Camogie team claimed the O'Duffy Cup in the All Ireland final in Croke Park.

"While all the players are now involved in their club championships, they hope to relax and enjoy a team holiday in the coming months.

"Though they also won the All Ireland in 2020, due to Covid 19, celebrations were muted and there was certainly no holiday.

"These players have given so much of themselves and provided such happiness and joy to the people of Kilkenny through the dark and lonely times of the pandemic right through to August 2022.

"They continue to do so by bringing the O'Duffy Cup and the Leinster Cup to clubs, schools and events, encouraging our young players to have dreams and hopes of their own.

"If you would like to acknowledge the achievements of this super team, please consider contributing to their holiday fund. We understand that times are difficult, but everything helps, no matter how small."

The fund has raised just over €1,500 at the time of writing and you can donate here.

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