Bernie Corroon, Games Development Administrator, presenting the Westmeath Poc Fada prize to winner, Pat Burke.

Pat Burke wins Westmeath Poc Fada

Poc Fada
Kilbeggan Racecourse

Published: Tue 13 Jun 2023, 3:27 PM

Last updated: Wed 14 Jun 2023, 10:10 AM

The senior and U16 Poc Fada competitions took place last Wednesday in Kilbeggan Racecourse.

In the senior, Ringtown's Pat Burke (19 pucks) edged out Conor Bracken of St Oliver Plunkett’s (22 pucks).

The U16 competition developed into a three-horse-race with Sean Hayes of St Oliver Plunkett’s (22 pucks), getting past the finishing post ahead of Lough Lene Gaels' Cathal Óg Fagan and Turin's Kylan Heffernan (both 23 pucks).

Senior Poc Fada participants (left to right): Ciaran McCarthy (Southern Gaels), Pat Burke (Ringtown) and Conor Bracken (St. Oliver Plunkett’s).

Congratulations to Pat and Sean, who will now go on to represent Westmeath in their respective Leinster competitions, being held in Carlow on the July 8.

Thanks to all who took part and their spotters, to Kilbeggan Racecourse for hosting; to Bernie Coroon and Johnny Greville for organising, and to Alan McCormack assisting with the event.