Half time Games a Spectacular Showpiece at Ladies Finals

St Tiernach’s Park in Clones on 10th July provided the venue for this year’s Ladies Ulster Finals, and although some cracking football was served up during the Intermediate and Senior Finals it was the half time games that grabbed the attention of all those present.

Traditionally at half time of the Ulster Finals children from participating counties are given the opportunity to showcase their skills on the big stage.  But this year to promote the diverse range of activities we are now involved in, Ladies Ulster Council also invited two Gaelic4Mothers teams and two special needs teams to take part as well as the children.  During the Intermediate Final children from clubs in Fermanagh and Cavan entertained the crowd while at half time of the Senior game mums from Newry Mitchells and Lurgan’s Clann Eireann along with special needs groups from Tyrone and Armagh took to the pitch.  Following the games each of the half time participants were presented with a medal from Ulster President Hugh Devenney as a memento of their day.

Speaking at the finals Mary Keegan, Ulster Ladies Secretary spoke of her delight at seeing the participants on the pitch.  “The half time games today stole the show!  The children, mums and special needs players thoroughly enjoyed their time on the big stage and seeing the delight on their faces just made my day!”

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