Victoria College all set for Camogie

Ulster GAA has presented Victoria College, Belfast with a full set of Camogie sticks, sliothars and helmets in advance of their first training session this week.

Speaking on a visit to the school, Ulster GAA’s PRO Michael Hasson said, “It is a great pleasure to visit Victoria College and to bring with me a set of Camogie sticks, sliothars and helmets to help the school set up their very first Camogie team.

“Ulster GAA coaches have been in coaching Gaelic Football to the girls at Victoria College for some time and it is a great achievement for the school now to offer Camogie Coaching to their students as well.

“Ulster GAA is delighted to work in partnership with the school to help bring Gaelic Games to those from non-GAA backgrounds.  I commend Ms Slevin and her staff, the students participating and their families – without their support this could simply not happen.

“The initiative has been hugely successful with many girls showing a good interest in Gaelic Games.  I hope that enthusiasm will continue to grow within the College and that this initiative will be rolled out across other schools in Ulster.”

Victoria College Principal Ms Slevin said, “‘The College is delighted to receive this very generous gift from the Ulster GAA. The girls are really enthusiastic about the forthcoming Camogie coaching and it is a tremendous boost to have this equipment provided for us.”

Photo Caption:
Michael Hasson (Ulster GAA PRO) presents Victoria College student Rachael Milligan and Principal Ms Slevin with free Camogie gear. Also pictured in the photo is the Gaelic team at Victoria College along with their coaches, mentors and teachers.