Event Type: Sport

Ulster GAA School Engagement Programme

Ulster GAA’s School Engagement Programme provides workshops for teachers from non-traditional GAA schools on the topic of values-based coaching.

Teachers will then assist in the delivery of a 6-week programme of GAA coaching to pupils aged 11-18 years old. During this programme it is hoped that pupils will gain a greater understanding of the GAA and its values, as well as challenging any perceptions participants previously had of the association and its membership. Interested participants will be signposted to the open and inclusive GAA club’s network.

 

 

Ulster GAA Club Engagement Programme

Ulster GAA’s Club Engagement Programme will bring young people aged 14-16 years old from a range of GAA clubs together for a four week coaching programme. Each week participants will receive 90 minutes of GAA coaching followed by a 30 minutes of workshop engagement with statutory public bodies and external organisations with differing themes, each promoting community safety.

 

 

Ulster GAA School Engagement Programme

Ulster GAA’s School Engagement Programme provides workshops for teachers from non-traditional GAA schools on the topic of values-based coaching.

Teachers will then assist in the delivery of a 6-week programme of GAA coaching to pupils aged 11-18 years old. During this programme it is hoped that pupils will gain a greater understanding of the GAA and its values, as well as challenging any perceptions participants previously had of the association and its membership. Interested participants will be signposted to the open and inclusive GAA club’s network.

 

Cuchulainn Initiative: Lurgan Cuchulainns Celebration Event

A group of girls from Lurgan created lifetime memories in July when, as part of their involvement in Ulster GAA’s Cúchulainn Initiative, they travelled to London to represent their schools and town in the All-Britain Competition (ABC Games).

The Cúchulainn Initiative is Ulster GAA’s flagship cross community programme which brings together young people from different community backgrounds through Gaelic Games. The Lurgan Cúchulainn’s, consisting of girls from Lurgan Junior High School, Brownlow Integrated College, and St Ronan’s College, took part in the U16 Girls Competition. Despite being a team made-up of players who had little or no experience playing Gaelic games, the group represented themselves with distinction showing some incredible skills, passion, and teamwork as they came up against established clubs in Britain.

In recognition of their engagement in this programme the group will be hosted for a reception with the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council on Tuesday 19th September.

Radius – Cultural Trails

21 Cultural trails will be formally launched in primary schools across North Belfast as part of the wider TREK – Truth, Respect, Empathy and Kindness Initiative over Good Relations Week.

The programme engages with schools and the wider community in a fun and engaging way to respect and appreciate difference.

MSCNI Sports Festival 2023 in Celebration of Good Relations Week

Multi-Ethnic Sports & Cultures N.I. (M.S.C.N.I.) are pleased to deliver our Sports Festival  providing services to support Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities (BAME), Refugees and Asylum seekers and neighbouring societies.

The Sports Festival/Legacy Cup 2023 is a split event sports festival where children aged 5-11 years old from ethnic minority backgrounds, new and existing migrant can sample local sports ranging from GAA, Rugby, Hurling, football, basketball, cricket, badminton, and tennis followed by the Legacy Cup from aged 12 plus (Over 40, 39-18, 15-17 and 12-15 years) football tournament between B.A.M.E. youths, Asylum Seekers/Refugees, and neighbouring societies to bring about change in sport and promoting togetherness.

Let’s Connect Championships

Wednesday 20 September
10am-2pm
Valley Leisure Centre

We are thrilled to invite you to the Let’s Connect Championships. A 5-A-Side Football Tournament organised as part of Good Relations Week at the Valley Leisure Centre.

The tournament aims to promote social inclusion, integration, and wellbeing, bringing together asylum seekers, newcomers, community, voluntary and statutory organisations, and Council staff to unite through the spirit of sports and camaraderie.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate unity, diversity, and community through the power of football. Registration is free. Numbers are limited.

Lunch will be provided at the end of the tournament.
To secure your spot or register a team email your details to
goodrelations@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Deadline for registration Monday 18 September. Please advise of any dietary and /or accessibility requirements.

MSCNI Legacy Cup 2023 in Celebration of Good Relations Week

Legacy Cup is a football festival is celebration of Good Relations Week 2023 with teams from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and local communities coming together. Ages ranging from 15-17years to 40+.

The Legacy Cup aims to develop youths in sports to become future sporting ambassadors of change within Belfast and Northern Ireland and to promote togetherness, build relationships, and create awareness of cultural diversity as our communities continue to grow multiculturally.

The Legacy Cup will also give participants a sense of belonging which will encourage their participation in volunteering in the sport more with a football festival for them to look forward to annually.

Futsal Indoor Football

Radius is working with Omagh Futsal Club and 6 Schools on a cross community basis to take part in indoor football and good relations exercises. Good Relations workshops will be delivered by the IFA. There will be a celebration event on the last day for all schools taking part.