Ulster GAA launch Health Booklet

Ulster GAA, in partnership with Tesco, has today launched an exciting new resource for primary school children – a Health Booklet which is an interactive learning tool, aimed at helping children understand the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet.  This resource compliments the Ulster GAA’s school coaching programme delivered to Key Stage 1 pupils as part of the ‘Sport in School’ Initiative, with Tesco the ideal the ideal partner in the community.

In addition to the puzzles and quizzes, children have the opportunity to track their own eating and are offered advice if changes are necessary.  There’s also a section for parents to get involved; ensuring healthy eating is truly a family affair!

Available in both English and as Gaeilge, Ulster GAA has ensured that all pupils involved in the Sport In Schools programme can fully avail of this learning resource.

Speaking at the Booklet launch in Belfast, Uachtarán Chomhairle Uladh Aogán Ó Fearghail said ‘We are delighted to make this resource available to the children involved in our Coaching programme.  It is a wonderful publication, presenting a healthy eating message in a fun and informative way.  The involvement of Tesco as sponsors is most welcome and with over 10,000 school children using this resource; that’s good news for everyone’.

Gerarda O’Connor, marketing executive for Tesco said “ We are delighted to be involved again with this exciting initiative in conjunction with the Ulster GAA.  The booklet helps underpin our corporate social responsibility at helping to get young people to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, and our wider commitment of encouraging our youth in participating in sport”

It is certain that as a result of this initiative the children, parents and teachers involved will be‘fitter, healthier and happier’ as a result!

Notes:

• Photograph attached, caption to read: Ulster GAA along with sponsors Tesco launch their ‘Health Booklet’ for primary school children.  Pictured are Danny Murphy, Provincial Director Ulster GAA, Gerarda O’Connor, Tesco Marketing Executive, Aogán Ó Fearghail Uachtarán Chomhairle Uladh and Aileen Tohill, Health & Wellbeing Manager Ulster GAA.

For further information on the Ulster GAA Health Booklet, contact Aileen Tohill 028 37519182 or aileen.tohill.ulster@gaa.ie