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On Wednesday afternoon, 22nd of July 2009, The Abbeytown/Abbeyview Resident’s Association merged with Crossmolina AFC to host a Traditional Sports Day and Barbeque within the grounds of the Abbeyview Estate. 

This event was run in conjunction with the Crossmolina Festival and was organised efficiently by both the Residents Association Committee and the Soccer Club Committee, with the support of the Festival Committee. The terrible weather the evening prior to the event meant that setting up for it had to be postponed until the next morning. 

The sun shone positively on the Abbeytown/Abbeyview estate the following morning and preparations for the Sports/Barbeque went into overdrive with everybody involved in high spirits but looking forward anxiously towards the afternoon and praying that the rain kept away.

But we did not have to worry on that score as the sun shone all afternoon. There was a great turnout of adults and children and many participated in the sports which catered for young partakers and ‘not so young’!.  

The BBQ was complimentary and was ecologically and capably run by two well-regarded chefs, one being an All Ireland BBQ chef and with the help of local estate residents. 

The sweet shop, bouncing castles and face painting was also complimentary on the day and local DJ James Carolan provided the music. 

The Abbeytown/Abbeyview Residents Association Committee and the Crossmolina AFC Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank every one who sponsored this event, the Festival Committee for their collaboration, Stewards/Help for their services on the day and all who attended and contributed to this event.  

Everybody, both adults & children, had a magnificent day with music, fun and sports and we are already looking forward to next year!!  

Mr. Peter Flynn, Chairman – (087) 2162888; 

Ms. Finola Gilroy, Secretary – (087) 6882764

Mrs. Pauline Davidson, Treasurer – (087) 7615981