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31st Oct 2014

Video: The amazing reaction in Kerry to the guy who won €2000 for his club after tearing up his All-Ireland ticket

It meant a hell of a lot to the guy's club...

Joe Harrington

It meant a hell of a lot to the guy’s club…

One of the most heartwarming stories of the GAA season came on All-Ireland football final day when Kerryman John Dowling tore up his match ticket so his club could receive €2000 in funding. What a sound man.

The gesture was all about how much his club Ardfert means to him and the sacrifice he was willing to make to see something positive happen to the North Kerry side.

To find out exactly what impact John’s choice has made, the cameras headed to Ardfert recently to find out what it means for the community and the GAA club. It’s powerful stuff…

YouTube credit: AIB Bank.