YFCU and GAA take part in cross community event
MEMBERS from the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) attended a cross community day on Monday 6th August 2012 which began with a series of events held at Corrymeela, Ballycastle followed by a visit to the Heart of the Glens festival in Cushendall.
The day was funded by the Rural Enabler Programme which is a Peace III programme, managed by Rural Community Network, aimed at working in rural communities to support dialogue, build capacity and encourage sharing.
Over 50 young people from Kilraughts YFC, Finvoy YFC, Glarryford YFC, Ruairi Og’s GAA and Glenariffe Oisins GAA took part in the day which began with workshops on drumming, hurling, rounders and team building in Corrymeela, Ballycastle.
During the drumming workshop, which was facilitated by Different Drums of Ireland, attendees had the opportunity to play a wide variety of drums including traditional Lambeg and bodhrán drums.
Following the workshops in Corrymeela, members travelled to the Heart of the Glens festival in Cushendall where they participated in a game of rounders in front of members of the public. The YFCU team emerged victorious after a very competitive and energetic game.
Members enjoyed all aspects of the day and it gave them the opportunity to learn more about both the YFCU and GAA. The YFCU and GAA hope to continue with this project and develop further projects in the future to give young people the chance to make new friends and learn more about both Associations.
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