Council send 'best wishes' to Commonwealth competitors

The issue was raised during a recent Council meeting when the Mayor praised a number of local sports clubs and players who had been successfully in recent tournaments.

Cllr Bill Kennedy said: “I would like to congratulate Loughgiel Shamrocks on winning the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship final at Casement Park recently.

“I would also like to give praise to our neighbouring sportsman Graeme McDowell from Portrush who managed to secure the Ryder Cup for Europe. And finally I would also like to mark Antirm’s win of the Gala All-Ireland Junior Camogie title defeating Waterford.”

In response Cllr Harry Connolly thanked the Mayor for his ‘kind words for the Antrim Camogie team’ adding: “We should maybe consider writing a letter of congratulations or even holding a reception for them.”

Cllr Mervyn Storey continued: “I think we should extend our comments to everyone from the Borough who are competing in the Commonwealth Games. We should send them our best wishes and every success.”

Agreeing Cllr Kennedy added: “Sport is a great leveller and brings people together. We should definitely send them our best wishes and good luck in the coming weeks.”