Boru cook-off for Ballina GAA

THOUSANDS of euro will be raised for charity in Killaloe this weekend at a giant cook-off taking place at the birthplace of Ireland’s famous High King, Brian Boru.

“Boru BQ 2011” takes place on Saturday outside Flanagan’s on the Lake in Ballina. Situated on the banks of the River Shannon overlooking Lough Derg, the restaurant is the perfect setting for the fun day out which follows on the huge success of last year’s inaugural event.

Some 20 teams have signed up to take part and all money raised on the day will go towards Ballina GAA’s fundraising drive for the purchase of a new training field, and Smith O’Brien GAA’s fundraising for a club house and community centre in Killaloe.