CLG Aontroim |
Antrim GAA
The official website of
the GAA in Antrim
Antrim GAA
The official website of
the GAA in Antrim
Children from throughout Belfast were transformed for the day into Christmas Crackers, Santa’s Elves and Reindeers as they will take part in the annual inter schools Christmas Gaelic Games Festival at Queen’s University’s Physical Education Centre.
Over the last 6 weeks children from the local primary schools in attendance have received expert coaching from students & coaches of Queen’s GAA Academy and the Ulster Council of the GAA and this event celebrates what has been achieved from participating in this unique programme.
Kevin Murray the PE & Sport Development Officer at Queen’s Sport explains “The main aim of this event is to celebrate the Gaelic Games theme as part of the developing schools programme at Queen’s Sport. It also provides the opportunity for local schools and their pupils particularly those non sporty children to enjoy taking part in PE & Sport”
Una Mc Kay the Regional Development officer for the Ulster Council added, “The program with Queens has provided an excellent introduction to Gaelic Games in a fun and organized manner. It is important now for our Gaelic clubs to get involved, welcome families from all backgrounds and show what our games have to offer”.
“For example, by 2020 one in five of us will have migrated or will be born to migrant parents. The Ulster Council have hosted ‘have a go days’ for newcomers to try Gaelic Games and will be promoting similar events in the New Year culminating in a provincial blitz for adults and children in the spring and summer”
Joe McMahon and Karol Mc Quaid, have worked hard over the past few wednesdays promoting Gaelic Games in Botanic P.S. Children from Botanic PS school rarely get the opportunity to play Gaelic Games and the programme has enabled them to learn the Fundamentals of a new sport under the guidance of excellent coaches. This event also gives children the opportunity to learn and co-operate with children from different backgrounds and cultures.
Schools taking Part: St Bride’s, St Matthew, St Malachy’s, Botanic, Holy Family, Limetsone Rd, St Joseph’s Slate street.
