Pat Jennings joins hundreds of children at Camlough Rovers FC
On Sunday 28th August, McDonald’s Head of Northern Ireland Football Pat Jennings visited the Camlough Rovers FC Community Football Day for a fun filled day to encourage even more young people to get active while playing the beautiful game.
Camlough Rovers FC and Midway United footballers alongside Pat Jennings, Gillian Fitzpatrick (Chairperson) of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Seamus Heath from the Irish FA
The event, hosted by the Irish FA, saw hundreds of young footballers flock to Camlough’s grounds to enjoy the football on show and provide attending clubs with the opportunity to recruit new players and volunteers for the new season.
Pat had the opportunity to meet with clubs and players, take part in coaching sessions and pose for photographs at the event, which featured a tournament and drop in football sessions.
Pat Jennings, McDonald’s Head of Northern Ireland Football said, “It’s great to be back home in Newry and getting the opportunity to encourage young people to get involved in community football. McDonald’s provides great support to clubs across Northern Ireland, enabling thousands of young players to get their first taste of football.
“These Community Football Days are designed to really showcase the amazing work local clubs do throughout the year, and also offer the perfect opportunity for anyone in the local community to get involved and have a kickabout.”
McDonald’s Newry franchisee, Stephen O’Hara, was in attendance at the day and said, “The Irish FA Community Football days are a wonderful opportunity for local clubs to get involved in a really fun day that everyone can enjoy. Grassroots football is so important to this local community and it was fantastic to see so many players take part.”
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The Community Football Day was part of McDonald’s community partnership with The Irish FA, the McDonald’s programme focuses on supporting accredited grassroots clubs and their volunteers to raise the standards of grassroots football across Northern Ireland and improving the grassroots experience for young aspiring footballers.
To find out more about the McDonald’s and The Irish FA community partnership and how your club can benefit visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk/betterplay
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on Aug 30 2016. Filed under Community, Sport.
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