Report and pics by Conor McCann
On Saturday 6th July the annual Ulster Ladies Gaelic Football 2019 Ulster Blitz was held at Páirc Chiceam at Kickhams GAC. There were over 100 players and many more supporters and coaches from all around Ulster. Everyone had a fantastic day playing games, catching up with friends and enjoying everything that is at core and ethos of playing G4M&O’s.
Officials Ciaran Murtagh the Ulster Ladies Development Officer and Gerry Doherty the Ulster Ladies Secretary travelled to watch on and help coordinate the matches and games.
Official referees Philip Conway, Chris Morgan and Eddie Cuthbert were the men in the middle throughout the day.
In attendance were 11 clubs from around Ulster including the host club Kickhams Creggan (Antrim), Saval (Down), Bredagh (Down), Ballinascreen (Derry), Carryduff (Down), St Mary’s Convoy (Donegal), Drumragh Sarsfields (Tyrone), Glennshego (Down/Armagh), Wolfe Tones Derrymacash (Armagh), Badoney (Tyrone), Omagh St Endas (Tyrone) and Silverbridge (Armagh).
After the large group warm-up for all the players instructed by Julie Gallagher and her four mascots, teams were split into two groups and all clubs played five games each on the day. After all the games had finished, all players and officials were treated to food from the host club before making their way home.
The organisation and planning of the entire blitz was commended by all clubs and officials. The hospitality shown and spirit that all games were played in made the day an absolute delight from start to finish.
Ciaran and the Ulster Ladies Executive congratulated Creggan and their G4M&O’s team. With a special mention in particular went to chief organiser Sinead Sargent who led the brilliant day. ’A fantastic club and great volunteers all round. From car park stewards to ball boy and girls and the girls in the kitchen. A credit to the LGFA and a great community spirit all round.’
