The Day The Celebrities Came To Town

nilhg

Our local GAA club was chosen to take part in this year's Celebrity Banisteoir competition and after quit an amount of hype and excitement yesterday was the day of the big match.

I was there taking a few shots for the club website, a bit out of my comfort zone really, talking pics of random strangers is not really my thing, and I didn't find it easier with the locals. My gear wouldn't be the highest rated for sports but I hope i caught a flavour of the occasion.















I have to say I would have been very sceptical of the whole concept, but having seen the effect it had on the town, club and especially the youngsters, I'd now be very positive.

And it was a fantastic game, close and hard fought all the way with the result in doubt right up to the end of extra time, even though there was nothing at stake but pride of place.

li@mo

Great Stuff.
The action photos are class

Covey

Terrific stuff.

Sports doesn't have to be about big expensive lenses or indeed about the "normal" shot.

I love number four, which breaks all the so called rules, especially having the ball in the shot. The sense of suspense far outweighs that imo.

Valentia

Great stuff indeed. The photos really capture what you are saying about the tension and atmosphere. A photo essay.

LeoB

You certainly captured the occasion. Great for lads from so called smaller clubs to have a big day out and get some of the limelight. While I am competitive to be honest at local level it is all about the parish and in these times can give the whole community a lift.. Who was playing or who won?

nilhg

Thanks for the kind words folks, I thought what I was trying to do worked reasonably well, but it's nice to have it confirmed.

The match was between Rathangan, Co. Kildare and Glasdrumman, Co. Down, it wasn't our day so best of luck to the Glasdrumman boys.

It'll be on your screens end of March/early April.