Monday, November 14, 2016
8th Annual Sean Tallon Memorial Tournament
Ancient Order of Hibernians Sponsor 8th Annual FF Sean Tallon Gaelic Sports Tournament
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| FDNY Honor Guard and Pipe Band kick of the Sean Tallon Tournament |
The 8th
Annual Firefighter Sean Tallon Tournament was held on November 13th at
Gaelic Park September 11, 2001 .
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| NYC Firefighter Sean Tallon |
The
tournament is sponsored by the AOH of the greater New York City Metro area and
is operated under the authority of the New York GAA Minor Board.
The FDNY
Ceremonial Unit Honor Guard and the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums lead
the over 400 “Under-8” players onto the field to compete in a day long
tournament competing in Gaelic Games.
The competition is now in its 8th year and has grown to
include 4 football divisions and 1 hurling division.
Thanks to
the several AOH sponsors who ensure this tournament is success each year. Sponsors included the AOH Bronx, Queens , and Westchester County Boards as
well as Divisions #3 and #5 of The Bronx, Division #18 Peekskill Yonkers
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| Relatives of Sean Tallon (center) with AOH members at Gaelic Park |
