A gold celebration night in The Spout
A very happy gathering of family and friends in The Spout last evening celebrated Jack Courtney's recently-awarded Darts World Cup gold medal, writes Brian Byrne. He won gold in the youth pairs competition with team-mate Aidan O'Hara.
Speaking on behalf of Jack and the family, Darren Keogh said it wasn't just about the contest five weeks ago in Seoul, but it was the last five years and the support the young player had received from the local community. "From businesses, companies, and individuals, there has been huge support all along the way," he said. "So a big thanks to all those people." Noting that Jack's parents, Derek and Marian, would have made it happen for him anyway, he said the support from everybody made it much easier. "I know they appreciate it very much, and while Jack has dragged Derek to places where he had to take out a map to see where they were, he has also given them memories of a lifetime, something they'll never forget."
Darren also noted the presence at the event of Kilcullen Tidy Towns group members, who had just that day been awarded the town's first gold medal in that competition, congratulating them on behalf of all in The Spout.
Among those celebrating with Jack were many of his friends from Cross and Passion College. The event finished with a raffle for a signed Ireland Team shirt, won by Hazel Spencer.
