O’Driscoll testimonial nets over €8,000 for scholarship

A SPECIAL testimonial match raised almost €8,500 for a GAA scholarship in honour of West Kerry sports star Brendan ‘Bawnie’ O’Driscoll

O’Driscoll, a popular sportsman who played football with Annascaul and West Kerry and soccer with Camp United, died on October 26 after collapsing during a football game for his club days earlier. As a tribute, West Kerry GAA Clubs have founded a scholarship in his honour, which will benefit a first year college student who has played underage football with West Kerry, with a special testimonial game between West Kerry and Dingle on December 30 raising money for the fund.

Annascaul GAA Club PRO Sean Barry explained: “It exceeded our expectations in every way. Donations were accepted on the day, and it was a great success, raising almost €8,500.”