Ballymun Kickhams to feature in tv documentary

Ballymun Kickhams are to feature in an upcoming documentary which will be screened this Monday night.

eir sport have announced details of a new bi-lingual documentary which highlights the highs and lows of Ballymuns Kickhams as a club and community.

From fighting relegation to producing some of the country’s most renowned and successful players the documentary looks at what it means to be part of a club and how a spirit of volunteerism can change the trajectory of lives.

The doc airs on Monday, March 25 at 8.00pm on eir sport 1 and features Philly McMahon and Davey Byrne along with the likes of Paddy Christie, Barney Rock and Dermot Deasy among others.

Six-time All-Ireland winner Philly McMahon says in the documentary that while former Dublin and Ballymun footballers Paddy Christie may never have won any All-Ireland medals himself he played a major role in the winning of the 20-odd medals won by players helped through the ranks at Ballymun Kickhams

Passing It On: Ballymun Kickhams is a story of hope and persistence.

It was produced and directed by Sorcha Glackin and was funded though the support of the BAI.

The documentary airs on Monday, March 25th at 8.00pm on eir sport 1.