The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
SKDP and GAA join forces for ‘Football For All’
A NEW joint initiative between South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP) and the Kerry County Board is underway in Killarney aimed at encouraging primary school children from different nationalities and backgrounds to take part in GAA games.
The ‘Football for All’ initiative is funded through the Community Support Fund administered by Kerry County Council and the pilot is focused on the Ballydribeen area of Killarney.
The three clubs, Spa, Legion and Dr Crokes are involved with the project which runs over a total of four nights.
Community Development Officer with SKDP Éadaoin Moynihan pointed out that the GAA is an integral part of most Irish communities and the aim is to encourage as wide a participation as possible in the sport from a diverse range of backgrounds and nationalities.
“We are delighted with the support of the GAA and the three clubs in helping make this project happen and we hope that many of the participants will go on to join the clubs following their initial feel for the game” Éadaoin said.
“Sport helps break down barriers and we hope this initiative will see many more children from different nationalities become involved with our national sport” she added.
PRO of the Kerry County Board John O’Leary said that the GAA County Board Health & Well-Being Committee see this as a hugely important initiative.
“Kerry GAA is a community based organisation that reaches out to every sector and through this initiative we aim to reach out to children not already involved in clubs” John said.
The first week of the unique football initiative will end this Wednesday, but it also takes place over two nights next week - Monday and Wednesday, August 29 and 31.
Anyone seeking further information or wishing to take part in the final two nights is asked to contact Éadaoin Moynihan on 087 1906450 for further details.