Naas RFC hosts Michael Mullan Cancer Fundraiser

St Stephen's Day saw Naas Rugby Club host four local GAA sides, An Cill, Eadestown, Naas and Two Mile House in a 7-game blitz event in aid of The Michael Mullan Cancer Fund.

Naas GAA were outright winners

Michael had played with Naas Rugby Club and Eadestown while still a teenager. Having overcome another cancer (renal cell carcinoma) Michael graduated from Trinity College and earned a scholarship to complete a Masters in Law at Harvard in USA.

Michael's brother Ciaran thanking everybody for their support

Shortly after taking up his course he was diagnosed with a rare form of metastasized renal cell cancer, however he was fortunate that a newly approved treatment which allowed for targeted chemotherapy was available in Boston.

While it was Michael's plan to be present on St Stephen's Day, he spent Christmas in hospital in Boston having been taken ill earlier in the week.

Pat Mullan, Michael's dad, thanked Naas RFC for organising the event and the players from the Naas RFC, Kill, Eadestown, Naas and Two Mile House for their contribution to a very memorable social and sporting day and the Eadestown community for their continued support over the last three years.

Mr Mullan recognised that Michael and his girlfriend Mel were most appreciative of the support.

If you want to support the fund and were unable to attend the event at Naas RFC you can do so at: https://www.gofundme.com/michaelmullanscancerfund