Slemish Integrated College takes on GAA

Slemish Integrated College in Belfast is receiving assistance from Ulster GAA coaches to promote Gaelic Games within the college to all students, and particularly those from non GAA backgrounds.

On Wednesday 1st June and Thursday 2nd June, the PE teachers from Slemish Integrated College completed their Foundation Hurling, Foundation Football and Child Protection courses.  This course was delivered by Ulster GAA Coaches Kieran Megraw and Shane McCann.

This is an outstanding achievement as it will mean the students at Slemish College will now have their very own trained GAA coaches within their school structures.

Dominic Mc Kinley is also now coaching hurling during the last term at Slemish College, while the school’s first football training practice has taken place as well as an internal blitz.

Thanks to the principal Mr Paul Mc Hugh facilitating the GAA to come in and deliver the courses.  Thanks also to the teachers, for their enthusiasm and energy over the two days.

There is no doubt that this is an exciting project between Slemish Integrated College and Ulster GAA.