Dad thanks Dr Crokes for letting cancer battling daughter lift All-Ireland club football trophy

A moment that captures the spirit of the GAA

Dad thanks Dr Crokes for letting cancer battling daughter lift All-Ireland club football trophy
Tue, 21 Mar, 2017 - 17:53
Steve Neville

Dr Crokes tasted All-Ireland club football success last weekend, but it was a different story bringing a tear to the eyes of some, writes Steve Neville.

As captain Johnny Buckley went to lift the trophy, he invited 10-year-old Amy O'Connor to help him with the honour.

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