John Paul O Connell & Becky Mahon
John Paul O Connell & Becky Mahon
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Meet John Paul and Becky
John Paul (Galway Hospice) working as a Social Worker with TUSLA is no stranger to the GAA fields of Galway. A double All Ireland minor hurling winner with Galway and Fitzgibbon cup winner with University of Galway. His football claim to fame is lining out in the same half back line as Declan Meehan v Sligo in the 2010 FBD league as well as being part of Claregalway's first ever intermediate title winning team in 2002. John Paul also played senior hurling with Carnmore for 19 years.
John Paul danced in a strictly for his local football club in 2017 which he was lucky enough to win but credits that victory to his partner's dancing skills and also claims he was much lighter on his feet back then.
John Paul is passionate about supporting Galway GAA and extremely passionate about supporting Galway Hospice and is dedicating his dance to his late brother Danny O Connell (RIP) who passed away at Galway Hospice in January 2023.
John Paul is delighted to be partnered up with Becky Mahon.
Becky is a secondary school teacher from the St.Thomas’ club currently teaching in Gort Community School. She is no stranger to the stage, being an Irish dancer since the age of 3. But the ballroom floor? That’s a whole new challenge! While she’s comfortable with 123’s and trebles, learning to glide across a dance floor in heels is a different story. Still, she is excited to take on this challenge and get the opportunity to represent her local community out in New York.
John Paul and Becky cannot wait to go out and represent their communities and charity on April 5th. Please support their journey by donating on their page.
Go raibh maith agat!
Fundraising raffle with a selection of prizes:
1st Prize: Team Entry into 2025 Galway GAA golf am in Galway Bay.
2nd Prize: 2 All Ireland Football Final Tickets
3rd Prize: 2 All Ireland Hurling Final Tickets
4th Prize: Signed Galway Football Jersey
5th Prize: Signed Galway Hurling Jersey
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