We would like to wish the Ballylanders Mothers & Others team the best of luck in the Sports Direct Gaelic4Mothers&Others Blitz Day in Dublin this weekend.
On Saturday 16th September, it’s anticipated that almost 3,000 women from over 130 clubs will travel to the Naomh Mearnóg and St Sylvester’s clubs in Dublin to show off their skills in what will be a great day of entertainment.
Ballylanders along with Adare and Askeaton/Ballysteen will represent the Limerick clubs.
The Sports Direct Gaelic4Mothers&Others programme is an innovative way to introduce mothers and other women to Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment.
Speaking on behalf of the LGFA, President Mícheál Naughton commented: “We’re really looking forward to next Saturday’s event.
“The Sports Direct Gaelic4Mothers&Others programme continues to go from strength to strength and we currently achieved a real milestone when the number of registered clubs exceeded 500.
“The current number of clubs involved in Gaelic4Mothers&Others is 513 and the programme continues to enhance the lives of participants.
“The emphasis is very much on fun and ensuring football for players who may be returning to our sport after a period of time out, or experiencing it for the very first time.
“We’re anticipating the establishment of more clubs in the future and I also wish to acknowledge the presence of our sponsors, Sports Direct, who have invested so much energy in the programme and they continue to provide exceptional support.”
Leonard Brassel, Managing Director at Sports Direct Ireland added: “We are delighted to be back for our third year of the partnership with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the fantastic Gaelic4Mothers&Others programme.
“This year, we’ve onboarded Annalivia Hynds as our ambassador. She brings so much energy to the programme, telling her “My Reason Why” and how it works for her.
“The blitz this Saturday is a fantastic finale and you can expect to see some surprises on the day from Sports Direct!”
