On Friday 21st April, 90 children took to the hallowed turf in Croke Park for the Littlewoods Ireland GAA Go Games Day. The boys and girls who took part where all born in 2005 (In their last year of u12). All of our 29 football clubs where represented with 2 players each while all of our 6 hurling clubs where represented.

All the football players where divided into 6 different teams and all the hurling players where divided into 3 different teams. We had access to the field from 9:30am to 11:00am. Each team played 3 games lasting 25 minutes. During the football and hurling matches the players showcased some great skill and talent that we will hopefully see in years to come when they go onto represent Monaghan in Croke Park. After the matches had finished the players got taken on a tour of the stadium and museum where they learned a lot of interesting facts on how the GAA came about.

Monaghan Coaching & Games would like to say a big thanks to Ulster Coaching & Games particularly Jimmy Darragh, Shane McCann & Gary Mallon for all their help on the day. The 4 referees Niall Carville, Shane Duffy, Ethan Mullen and Michael Maguire. Also to our mentors on the day Declan McCooey, Leslie Hannon & Fabian Murphy.

Monaghan Coaching & Games really appreciated the help and we hope you too enjoyed your day! We are looking forward to next year’s outing already!