Omagh ‘Park Life’

The ‘Park Life’ project took place every Friday during July and August in parks throughout Omagh. Ulster GAA Schools Coaches covered 8 parks with an overall attendance of around 103 children and 30 parents.

The project was a great success measured through the participation and feedback from both children and parents. The children learned new games that could be continued when the coaches left.

Too often children are laying about the house playing computer games and watching TV but the Ulster GAA Coaches felt they could have a positive influence on what children can do outside the house. Hopefully the project can gather some momentum and will continue for years to come and a forthcoming meeting with the local community groups will explore ways the project may be brought forward.

The coaches involved were Joe McMahon, Ryan Daly, Stephen Beattie, Michelle O Connor, Kelly Marie McCrory and Conor Gormley.

The parks covered included Strathroy (30), Hunters Cresent (15), Gallows hill (16), Gortmore park (14), O’Kane park (13), Brakenvale, Shandon and Lammy (15).