the story of ballybore gaa club
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Once upon a time there was a GAA club
And this GAA club found itself €1000 in debt
And that’s where our story starts
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We will call that club Ballybore GAA club
Because that was its name
And, indeed, that is still its name
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A meeting was called to tackle the debt.
Members came.
With serious faces.And furrowed brows.
And anxious sighs.
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Extinction loomed.
What about the kids?
What about the tradition?
What about the men of old?
What about the jersey?
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Fortunately one man saw himself as a visionary.
And in the land of the blind, the one-eyed visionary is king.
He resolved to save the day.
(As others resolved to get in his way).
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And so Ballybore GAA club set about hauling themselves back from
the brink of financial ruin.
But how?
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Well, by pulling John Joe McLoughlin’s Volvo dump truck, the
new one, around the town of Ballybore.
To get in the book.
The Guinness Book of Records.
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(In case you’re wondering why they didn’t pull John Joe McLoughlin’s
Volvo dump truck, the old one, which is much smaller and lighter…
…well, the brakes were faulty, it was leaking oil, and it wasn’t taxed.
Glad to clarify that).
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But did they succeed in actually pulling it around the town?
Fast enough to get in the Guinness Book of Records?
And did they succeed in pulling themselves back from imminent
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Well, it was a 50-50 situation.
Hard to call.
Nip and tuck.
It swung this way and that.
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So close to call that instead of telling you here,
Ballybore GAA club are bringing their story on the road.
To your clubhouse, town hall or local hotel.
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‘The Pull’The true, unvarnished story of the famous Ballybore GAA fund-raiser
A comedy in two even halves
By Liam Horan & John Corless of Half Solid Productions
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And all the usual other themes associated with a GAA club are
there too:
LovePoliticsEmigrationImmigrationMigrationReligion& The overwhelming community spirit
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Bring it to your venue
Use it as a club / team / school fundraiser
&A right good night out.
And, yes, you can have the raffle too.
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We will design for you:
Posters
Tickets
You just have to print and sell them
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We will write a Press Release for your local media
Provide you with photos
Do radio interviews
All to help you sell your tickets
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We will turn up and stage the show.
All you have to do is make the sales, provide a warm and
comfortable venue, and all that standard stuff.
We’ll do the rest.
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Most hosts charge either €10 or €12.50 per ticket.
Can make up to €5000, depending on venue size and effort you put into pre-sales.
The show is free from bad language or vulgarity.
So it’s suitable for children and those of a genteel disposition.
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What other clubs have said:
Through the chair, we would highly recommend The Pull. The talent and energy of the guys in Half Solid productions is second to none. If you are looking at a novel way of having a fundraiser: 1. Run with ‘The Pull’ as
your fundraiser but 2. Try to learn from the lessons of Ballybore GAA. Well done to all concerned.
James Deane, PRO, Shannon Gaels GAA, Co. Roscommon.
Thanks to everyone in Half Solid Productions for a great night’s entertainment with The Pull here in Caherlistrane GAA Club. You put on a high-energy show with a mix of seriousness and comedy, that had even the smallest of details covered. In particular, anyone who has ever had a role in their local GAA club could relate to
the characters you portrayed to a tee, whilst those who haven’t now know what goes on!. This was a unique evening for the club to host and doubled up as a very beneficial fundraiser. Best of luck with the rest of the run
and you are welcome back to Caherlistrane any time.
Brendan Marrinan, PRO, Caherlistrane GAA, Co. Galway
We had a big turnout for The Pull in Knockaderry – and everyone really enjoyed it. If you’ve ever been to a GAA meeting, you’ll enjoy it: and, even if you haven’t, you will still recognise the characters from your local community.
John and Liam brought us on a very entertaining journey without us ever leaving our seats (well, most of us anyway!) See this show if you can.
Mike McMahon, Knockaderry GAA Bord na nOg, Co. Limerick
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Interested?
Contact Liam Horan
Tel: 087 9185 867 / 094 95 42965
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