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Welcome
to The Big Challenge Website,. the official and only website which is dedicated
to one thing only, "The Pat Shanahan Memorial Tournament", or if you
like "The Big Challenge." The tournament has been in existence since
1999 when it was played late in the year. The two original teams to play in the
event were those from the opposite ends of the parish, Pallashill and Barnane.
The teams played for the beautiful Pat Shanahan Memorial Cup. The two teams were
honoured to be playing for the cup in memory of Pat, especially since it had
been some time since it had been played for. A special thanks must go to Pats
father Martin who was there on the day to present to cup to the winning side.
The event brought much more interest than was expected and it turned out to be a
bigger event than was originally thought it would be with a large crowd turning
up for the game.
The Year 2000 saw it grow even more with the addition of two more teams, The
Ragg and The Village (Drom). It also saw Drom-Inch GAA Club come behind it with
their backing and the event was also used as a fundraiser for North Tipperary
Hospice Group.
2001 was another great success for the tournament, with new, and worthy,
winners emerging from The Ragg. The weather also helped us out on the day by
staying kind and once again North Tipperary Hospice Group had a great
fundraising day.
So the future looks bright for The Pat Shanahan Tournament. Hopefully we can
continue to have such a great tournament in the future, with the four teams,
raising money for worthy causes, playing in the memory of Pat Shanahan and along
with all that having a great days crack!
2002 &2003 saw it continue. The weather wasn't so kind but the day went well once
again. Long may it last
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