Cúpla focal agus camán at Laois GAA club's Inter-School blitz
The first of its kind in the O'Moore County
Clonad GAA Club organised a novel event recently when they held their inaugural Blitzchomórtas Iomána (Inter-Schools Hurling Blitz) on Friday, March 28.
Fourth-class children from five local Laois primary schools; The Heath NS, Scoil Bhríde NS, Gaelscoil Portlaoise, The Rock NS, and Educate Together, played a series of hurling games through the Irish language.
While competitive, the games were played in a friendly and cordial manner, with the emphasis on enjoyment and using ‘cúpa focal’ as Gaeilge. Participation was also a strong theme, with all children enjoying equal playing time.
This event, the first of its kind in Laois, was organised by Clonad’s Oifigeach Cultúir agus Teanga (Culture and Language Officer) Treasa Sheeran, with the aim of promoting both hurling and Irish.
She thanked the schools that got involved and the club members who came out to help. She also acknowledged funding for the blitz, which was received from the Joe McDonagh Irish Language Foundation.
“Táimíd an-sásta leis an gcomórtas i gCluainfhada, agus tá súil againn go mbeidh sé ar siúl go bliantúil anois.” (We are delighted with the success of this blitz in Clonad and look forward to ensuring that it becomes an annual event.)