Skittles Competition At Dundrum Inn Raises Funds For Cancer Focus

The skittles tournament was held at the Dundrum Inn in Dundrum in support of Cancer Focus.

And well done to Neil Boyle and all the organisers of the Oliver Boyle Memorial Tournament that was held on Saturday 1 August. xa0u2028u2028The well-supported event attracted over 50 pairs drawn at random to compete in the annual skittles tournament to raise money for Cancer Focus NI and remember the late Oliver Boyle who sadly passed away in 2014. A total of £1,055 was raised during the tournament and post-tournament BBQ for the work of Cancer Focus NI. [caption id="attachment_58276" align="alignleft" width="390"] The organisers and participants of the Oliver Boyle Memorial Tournament: from left to right, Gérard Trainor, Lee McNerlin, Kieran O’Neill, Neil Boyle, Matt Hawkins and Damien Boyle.[/caption]

Tournament organiser and eventual winner, Neil Boyle said: “We’re delighted with the great turnout and amazing turnout and quality of skittles. I would like to personally thank everyone who has donated to the Oliver Boyle Memorial Tournament so far, and a special word of thanks to Gérard and Mandy Trainor from The Dundrum Inn who hosted the tournament and donated all the proceeds from the delicious BBQ that was provided by Roisin Murray.

“I’d like too to thank team captain Kieran O’Neill for making the draw and helping to organise the teams and competition.”

“We’re delighted to have raised £1,055 for the exceptional work of Cancer Focus NI and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event. Thank you to everyone who entered, prize sponsors and everyone who assisted during the event especially two top fundraisers on the day Lee McNerlin and 10 year old Eimear Murray who collected almost £200.” Neil said.

Cancer Focus NI provides a wide range of services for Northern Ireland cancer patients and their families. These include counselling and family support, bra and swimwear fitting for women who’ve had breast surgery, art therapy, Beauty for Life and stop smoking services. Cancer Focus NI also funds major research and carries out cancer prevention schemes in workplaces, schools and at community venues.

All donations for this event are still gratefully accepted. For more information on the Oliver Boyle Memorial Tournament and how to donate, please contact visit the tournaments Just Giving page: