Wolfe Tones GAC, based in North Belfast and Newtownabbey, will host a Ladies Gaelic Football taster session for Belfast Asian Women’s Academy on Thursday 21st July at The Valley V36. The ladies from BAWA will be introduced to the fundamentals of Ladies Gaelic Football by Wolfe Tones’ coaches and afterwards BAWA will share some traditional South Asian cuisine with the hosts.
Ladies Gaelic Football is a non-contact variation of the men’s game and is played right across Ireland and the world. Wolfe Tones launched its ladies’ teams in 2021 and currently has a senior team, Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others and a number of juvenile units, attracting members aged 3+.
Wolfe Tones Chairperson, Stephen McCourt said
“Wolfe Tones is delighted to welcome BAWA to North Belfast as part of South Asian Heritage month. This is part of our ongoing to commitment to amplify the voices of women in Gaelic games. We are immensely grateful to BAWA for reaching out and giving us the opportunity to demonstrate that the Gaelic Associations are open, welcoming and fully inclusive.”
Members of the press and media are invited to attend the session and speak to organisers and participants. For media organisation which wish to attend please contact Wolfe Tones Public Relations Officer Tiarnán Millar by emailing pro.wolfetones.antrim@gaa.ie
Wolfe Tones GAC is a Gaelic Athletic Club based in North Belfast and Newtownabbey that offers Gaelic Football, Ladies Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie and Rounders and is affiliated to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) and Camogie Association.
Belfast Asian Women’s Academy (BAWA) is a non-profit voluntary grassroots organisation formed in 2019, aimed at inspiring and empowering women to make a positive difference in people’s lives. They focus on supporting women from the local and migrant communities to develop personally and professionally. They encourage women to unite, integrate and build a positive relationship regardless of our differences. To achieve this BAWA runs various fun and social events, non-competitive sports and fitness, mental and health well-being programs, and workshops.