Glen G.A.C. Foundation Course

On Friday and Saturday Watty Grahams Glen, Maghera had a Child Protection and Foundation level Football & Hurling course delivered within their club. Emma Murray delivered the Child Protection Course on the friday night and Ben McGuckin and Clare Leahy delivered the Foundation Football and Hurling course on the Saturday. Watty Grahams now have an additional 15 coaches with Child Protection Certificates and 12 Coaches with the Foundation certification. Which will hopefully give them some new ideas and increased confidence to use in 2011. Well done to everyone involved.

Ballerin Gaelic Start

Ballerin GAC Gaelic Start has been successfully running for a number of weeks and has continued to run in 2011. It was introduced by DENI Coaches Ben McGuckin and Clare Leahy and the Balerin Club coaches. On average 20 Boys and Girls from nursery to P2 take part every Tuesday night. Anyone interesting joining should come to the club on Tuesday nights between 7pm - 8pm. All the children found it brilliant fun and they all seemed to be buzzing about it. Thanks to the parents and club coaches for making the programme successful.

Claudy Gaelic Start Programme

The Gaelic Start programme co-ordinated by two Ulster Department of Education GAA coaches Colum Tracey and Ben McGuckin has proved to be a huge success in John Mitchell’s Claudy with over 40 children enjoying the fun activities and games in the Diamond Centre. It attracted many new young players and volunteers within the club. The club would like to thank the parents and coaches for their participation in supervising and coaching at the activity stations as this is key to the continued success of the programme throughout the year.

Eoghan Rua Foundation Coaching Course

On Friday and Saturday Eoghan Rua GAC Coleraine had a child protection and foundation football & hurling course delivered within their club. Brian Smith and Ben McGuckin delivered the course. Eoghan Rua Coleraine now have twenty three additional coaches with the certification. Which will hopefully give them the confidence to get involved with teams in the future. Well done to everyone involved.

Christmas Fun Day at Kilrea

On Monday past, the Ulster GAA DENI Coaches from County Derry ran a Christmas Sports Fun Day in Kilrea Sports Complex. They invited children from the Schools in the Kilrea area. These included St Columba's PS Kilrea, Kilrea PS, Crossroads PS and Drumard PS. The day was a huge success, with all the 60 Children and Teachers thoroughly enjoying themselves. Many thanks to all the Schools that participated, to St Columba's who provided Primary 7's to help with the games, as well as a music system to play festive songs, and to Brian in the Kilrea Sports Complex for helping us. Please find attached Pictures from the Day.

Eoghan Rua Coleraine Gaelic Start

Eoghan Rua Coleraine have began their Gaelic Start Coaching Programme. The course is being run by DENI coaches Ben McGuckin, Clare Devlin and the coaches and parents from Eoghan Rua. 20 Boys and 15 Girls from nursery to P2 took part on Thursday night. The night was enjoyed immensely by all the children and helpers. 12 men and 2 women helped out, the majority were the club coaches and some of the children's parents. Thanks to the parents and club coaches for making it an enjoyable and successful night. Let’s keep it going next week.

Banagher Gaelic Start Programme

Banagher Gaelic Start has successfully started. It has been introduced by Ben McGuckan and Clare Devlin and the Banagher Club coaches. 45 Boys and 18 Girls from nursery to P4 took part Tuesday night. It is running for 6 weeks on Tuesday nights between 7pm - 8pm. All the children found it brilliant fun and they all seemed to be buzzing about it after. 18 men and 13 women helped out, the majority were the children's parents and some club coaches. Thanks to the parents and club coaches for making it a successful night. Lets keep it going next week.