Ulster Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others Blitz

Mid Ulster Sports Arena, Cookstown was the venue for the first Ulster Gaelic4Mothers and Others Blitz of 2012 on Saturday 30th June where 130 women from around the province came together to take part.

Teams from Antrim, Armagh, Down, and Tyrone were among those who took part and with fun and participation the name of the game a great day out was enjoyed by all those who attended. There were 11 teams in total and each team was guaranteed at least 4 matches throughout the day.

Despite the rain, the teams played throughout, and the weather refused to dampen the moods of the participants who entered into the spirit of the competition and completed an extensive programme of games.

Referees from Derry and Armagh officiated on the day and the pitches were coordinated by the very capable Jock Groogan. Lyn Savage, Maggie Farrelly, Sinead McHugh and Mary Nugent.

The Gaelic4Mothers & Others programme is available for every club to become involved in. For more information contact Fionntán O’Dowd at fionntan.odowd.ulster@gaa.ie